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10-23-07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By Krink

Digest of interesting threads?

Could the mods contribute a one line description and a link to interesting threads (or posts) across BF on a periodic, perhaps weekly, basis?

Example:

Fatal collision in Portland, right turn...
Forum: Introductions
09-12-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By Krink

Welcome! Lots and lots of SS/fixie riders here,...

Welcome! Lots and lots of SS/fixie riders here, commuters, and car-free whackos (like me, though I am currently going through a -lite phase). Drop by Foo, too, if you get a chance.
Forum: Introductions
09-12-07, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By Krink

Although your questions may already be answered...

Although your questions may already be answered in the stickies, you should ask them anyway. Repetition riles the regulars (good for their circulation) and gives newbies a chance to sound important....
Forum: Commuting
08-04-07, 09:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,796
Posted By Krink

At least no one is making a 650b mtb. Now that...

At least no one is making a 650b mtb. Now that would be really silly. :)

It's funny that these (really great) bike designers urge us to be practical, to think of fender clearance for example,...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-07, 07:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,796
Posted By Krink

Pancho, I hate playing the straight man. I'm...

Pancho, I hate playing the straight man. I'm more Gracie than George Allen. It's just that the bike world has so much whimsy, especially when people want to sell you something, that I sound like...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-07, 03:38 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

That wasn't my argument, nor do I agree with the...

That wasn't my argument, nor do I agree with the statement. I pointed out that the op, and others, assume that they can count every gallon they conserve as net gallon conserved. Their use of math...
Forum: Touring
07-28-07, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,451
Posted By Krink

It's rare I've done the "almost impossible," so I...

It's rare I've done the "almost impossible," so I must brag that I gave up clipless cold turkey. I liked them on long open distances, but using them on my short commutes was just a drag or a brag. ...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-07, 06:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,589
Posted By Krink

Yeah, but they swing easily from your back to...

Yeah, but they swing easily from your back to front, so you can get in them without totally removing like a backpack. You can do it from your saddle. Not completely a fashion thing.

Thanks for...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By Krink

It was late as all hell when I stumbled out of...

It was late as all hell when I stumbled out of bed, tripped over one dog and then the other, and plowed into the couch. I let the dogs out, put the kettle on, spooned some yoghurt out of the...
07-27-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,994
Posted By Krink

I once had a homemade tandem. The guy in back...

I once had a homemade tandem. The guy in back would hold the handle of one of those two wheel granny grocery carts, and we'd pull it behind us. The cart perfectly held two cases of bottles. I...
07-27-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,517
Posted By Krink

I once had a homemade tandem. The guy in back...

I once had a homemade tandem. The guy in back would hold the handle of one of those two wheel granny grocery carts, and we'd pull it behind us. The cart perfectly held two cases of bottles. I...
07-27-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,186
Posted By Krink

Hmmm. Injera. For Chinese, I'd move a...

Hmmm. Injera.

For Chinese, I'd move a lover.
For pizza, I'd move a friend.
For Ethiopian, I'd move an enemy.
07-27-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 111,753
Posted By Krink

Hmmm. Injera. For Chinese, I'd move a...

Hmmm. Injera.

For Chinese, I'd move a lover.
For pizza, I'd move a friend.
For Ethiopian, I'd move an enemy.
07-27-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,186
Posted By Krink

Ethiopian food, like god, is above the law. ...

Ethiopian food, like god, is above the law.

You can rent a dolly or platform cart at U-Haul or a rental store. Rental store may have other cart options.

Great excuse to buy a little red...
07-27-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 111,753
Posted By Krink

Ethiopian food, like god, is above the law. ...

Ethiopian food, like god, is above the law.

You can rent a dolly or platform cart at U-Haul or a rental store. Rental store may have other cart options.

Great excuse to buy a little red...
07-27-07, 06:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,337
Posted By Krink

Do you think the car-free movement crap will hurt...

Do you think the car-free movement crap will hurt the TdF?
Forum: Commuting
07-27-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 730
Posted By Krink

I think 30 is getting into hero territory,...

I think 30 is getting into hero territory, especially in an urban area. My ride is just 6 miles rt and not particularly hairy. (hairy ka matalab mushkil, parashani hui).

Do you know other deshi...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-07, 08:40 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

People have been seeing me bike for decades. So...

People have been seeing me bike for decades. So what. There's more cars, roads, traffic, etc than ever.

I did see a bumper sticker on a car that I liked, humble and realistic:

I AM POLLUTING...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-07, 08:23 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

I'm not sure I care anymore if I (me, myself)...

I'm not sure I care anymore if I (me, myself) conserve anything. I don't think the planet gives a rip if I burned the three gallons or someone else burned them. Personal morality just seems...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-07, 07:17 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

Yes, though, I wish I could buy (reasonable)...

Yes, though, I wish I could buy (reasonable) bicycling insurance. Unless you own car insurance, you may not be covered by your health policy in case of traffic accident.
07-26-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,337
Posted By Krink

Ni le bong, ni l'EPO.

Ni le bong, ni l'EPO.
07-26-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,337
Posted By Krink

The scandal has already made a difference in my...

The scandal has already made a difference in my life. I for one have decided: I will not be racing in the Tour de France.

Jamais.
Forum: Commuting
07-26-07, 08:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 730
Posted By Krink

Tis mile ka round trip commute kar rahe hai, phir...

Tis mile ka round trip commute kar rahe hai, phir bhi jersey city maii, to zaroor aap mere hero hoge.

Go for it!
07-26-07, 08:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,231
Posted By Krink

I LOVE disappointment. I have to go to Portland...

I LOVE disappointment. I have to go to Portland on personal bidness. Tell me where to rent a bike and what I should bike past that will DISAPPOINT and DISILLUSION me.

I'm not against...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-07, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By Krink

Oh Grasshopper, you must learn that speed will...

Oh Grasshopper, you must learn that speed will only slow the achievement of your quest. By fleeing before boredom, you hand victory to boredom's ally, perspiration.
Forum: Commuting
07-25-07, 10:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

Unfortunately in my case, I wasn't able to...

Unfortunately in my case, I wasn't able to conserve any oil by bicycling. I used three less gallons. One was purchased by an RV user who burned it up in a few minutes. The second gallon was bought...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,796
Posted By Krink

That is beautiful, dude, and I mean...

That is beautiful, dude, and I mean worthy-of-riv-reader beautiful.

Let me try:

My 26" wheels bound like plump gazelles, carrying me confidently and comfortably over obstructions both evil and...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-07, 10:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,796
Posted By Krink

What bothers me is that you designers always want...

What bothers me is that you designers always want to introduce different size wheels.

Why not different shapes? It's always round, round, round.

Why not think inside the box for a change?
Forum: Commuting
07-25-07, 07:06 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

It would be easy to reduce oil consumption. Cap...

It would be easy to reduce oil consumption. Cap total consumption, equitably distribute the right to buy gasoline to citizens, let citizens sell that right on the market. If you ride a bike instead...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-07, 12:13 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

Let's see...petroleum products, hmmm: paraffin...

Let's see...petroleum products, hmmm: paraffin candles, petroleum jelly, various lubricants, vinyl, synthetic rubber...

Petroleum is not just amazing. It's superfreaky!
Forum: Commuting
07-24-07, 04:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,272
Posted By Krink

Q. How far is too far? A. 95 miles round trip.

Q. How far is too far?
A. 95 miles round trip.
Forum: Commuting
07-24-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

To the extent that the US has an energy policy,...

To the extent that the US has an energy policy, it is geared to encourage oil consumption. Without a conservation policy, including a cap on total oil consumption, our efforts to conserve are...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-07, 04:03 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

I think you're saying you used two less gallons...

I think you're saying you used two less gallons per week than you would have if you hadn't cycled. That decrease in personal usage did not prevent those two gallons being used by someone else,...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

I think that's a pretty good example. Electric...

I think that's a pretty good example. Electric energy does have something of a supply cap, since electric companies go through a regulatory process to build new plants or expand capacity. They are...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-07, 01:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

Demand will drop if demand drops. I think your...

Demand will drop if demand drops. I think your sentence contradicts itself.

I don't disagree that there are greater sources of demand than the gas not used by bicyclists who might otherwise...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-07, 01:02 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,944
Posted By Krink

And as supplies decrease, price increases...

And as supplies decrease, price increases encouraging conservation/alternatives. And if we use less (demand drops), price will go down discouraging conservation.

What's really needed is a...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-07, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,560
Posted By Krink

My house doesn't require keys to lock the door...

My house doesn't require keys to lock the door and my bike doesn't need a key to start. I keep the bike unlocked in the shed. So, I can enirely forget my keys and not notice until I get to the...
Replies: 15
Views: 666
Posted By Krink

People used to ride across the country on fixies...

People used to ride across the country on fixies way back when the whole road grid was basically GDR-level. Maybe there should a different time limit for fixies.
Forum: Commuting
07-24-07, 08:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,205
Posted By Krink

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Commuting
07-23-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By Krink

I have three suggestions: 1. Duct tape. ...

I have three suggestions:

1. Duct tape.
2. Duct tape.
3. Duct tape.
Forum: Commuting
07-23-07, 10:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,796
Posted By Krink

Speaking of nonsense, my favorite line from the...

Speaking of nonsense, my favorite line from the Porteur site:



The French already make better wine, love, intellectuals, and freedom fries than we do. Can't we at least be patriotic enough to...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,771
Posted By Krink

Experience helps improve driving skills, but I'd...

Experience helps improve driving skills, but I'd also like to see laws/enforcement crack down on all drivers distracted by cell phones, starting with hand-helds, regardless of age of driver. Cell...
Replies: 30
Views: 1,515
Posted By Krink

Inspiring. Congrats!

Inspiring. Congrats!
Forum: Commuting
07-23-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,771
Posted By Krink

If by "kids" you mean everyone under 75 years...

If by "kids" you mean everyone under 75 years old, I agree. Look at the drivers. And it's parents, not just students, demanding that schools allow kids to carry cells to class. It's not just Sally...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-07, 11:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,771
Posted By Krink

That's what I like about this couple...

That's what I like about this couple (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003747145_nudedriver14m.html). They were weaving down the road in an SUV, drunk, naked, and fornicating. But,...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-07, 09:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,796
Posted By Krink

It's not a matter of embracing. I embrace! I...

It's not a matter of embracing. I embrace! I embrace!

I'm just saying, it's easier to keep my ladies in shoes if they all have the same size feet.

And I don't want to push a loaded touring...
Replies: 30
Views: 1,515
Posted By Krink

How'd it go Chaco? And don't feel you have...

How'd it go Chaco?

And don't feel you have to hide in a cave for any reason...
Forum: Touring
07-21-07, 09:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,114
Posted By Krink

I heard of someone travelling with a banjo in a...

I heard of someone travelling with a banjo in a trailer once, which might be a little more durable and easier to pack.

Like Cave, I usually just bring a harmonica, key of whatever.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-07, 09:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,796
Posted By Krink

650B seems like a high-maintenance relationship...

650B seems like a high-maintenance relationship to me, particularly for touring. It's like asking a woman with elaborately painted fingernails to help roof your house.

I appreciate that the op...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-07, 09:27 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,124
Posted By Krink

Is it possible to buy the Volpe frame alone? ...

Is it possible to buy the Volpe frame alone?

I can't see any reason why track ends are better than forward facing horizontal drops. Why are they such a big deal?
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