Excuses /Responses for the bunch of bikes..
10-06-09 | 08:56 AM
#52
Seņor Member
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
My wife will occasionally as if I've gotten another bike, or will ask me to move them if they're in a really bad place. I haven't had to engage in a persuasion campaign. Guess she accepts them as something that is important to me, and that's enough.
Of course, she does recognize that riding is one of my primary exercise activities, and I think she's a bit in awe that I can ride a bike for the better part of a day.
Anyone got tips on getting a middle-aged lady with excellent balance and no propensity to set aside the occasional task to try to learn how to ride a bike?
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10-06-09 | 09:08 AM
#53
surly old man
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,393
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From: Carlisle, PA
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Karate Monkey half fat, Trek 620 IGH, Cannondale 26/24 MTB, Amp Research B3, and more.
Actually, I have never owned a "bike" before this Winter. I used to own none. My Karate Monkey is the only "complete" bike I own. Front and rear derailleurs, front and rear brakes. everything else that a complete bike needs to have. The rest are just parts; even though some "groups" of parts have been spatially contiguous for some time. Many piles of parts I store next to, and on top of, and attached to each other. I have even been known to ride some of those piles of parts. But I own just one complete bike. That is my story and I am sticking to it.
jim
jim
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Cross Check Nexus7, IRO Mark V, Trek 620 Nexus7, Karate Monkey half fat, IRO Model 19 fixed, Amp Research B3, Surly 1x1 half fat fixed, and more...
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Cross Check Nexus7, IRO Mark V, Trek 620 Nexus7, Karate Monkey half fat, IRO Model 19 fixed, Amp Research B3, Surly 1x1 half fat fixed, and more...
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SB forever
10-06-09 | 09:54 AM
#55
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Actually, I have never owned a "bike" before this Winter. I used to own none. My Karate Monkey is the only "complete" bike I own. Front and rear derailleurs, front and rear brakes. everything else that a complete bike needs to have. The rest are just parts; even though some "groups" of parts have been spatially contiguous for some time. Many piles of parts I store next to, and on top of, and attached to each other. I have even been known to ride some of those piles of parts. But I own just one complete bike. That is my story and I am sticking to it.
jim
jim
10-06-09 | 10:01 AM
#56
surly old man
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,393
Likes: 44
From: Carlisle, PA
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Karate Monkey half fat, Trek 620 IGH, Cannondale 26/24 MTB, Amp Research B3, and more.
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Cross Check Nexus7, IRO Mark V, Trek 620 Nexus7, Karate Monkey half fat, IRO Model 19 fixed, Amp Research B3, Surly 1x1 half fat fixed, and more...
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SB forever
Cross Check Nexus7, IRO Mark V, Trek 620 Nexus7, Karate Monkey half fat, IRO Model 19 fixed, Amp Research B3, Surly 1x1 half fat fixed, and more...
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SB forever
10-06-09 | 10:37 AM
#58
Gone World Hepster
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,211
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From: Lincoln, NE
Just show the wife what this guy spends on bikes, end of discussion. Well unless you are that guy or can beat him.
10-06-09 | 06:48 PM
#63
Can't Re Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Wooster OH
Bikes: 2009 Randonee, 2014 Bike Friday NWT
10-06-09 | 06:59 PM
#64
surly old man
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,393
Likes: 44
From: Carlisle, PA
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Karate Monkey half fat, Trek 620 IGH, Cannondale 26/24 MTB, Amp Research B3, and more.
And typically with driveside showing also.
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Cross Check Nexus7, IRO Mark V, Trek 620 Nexus7, Karate Monkey half fat, IRO Model 19 fixed, Amp Research B3, Surly 1x1 half fat fixed, and more...
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SB forever
Cross Check Nexus7, IRO Mark V, Trek 620 Nexus7, Karate Monkey half fat, IRO Model 19 fixed, Amp Research B3, Surly 1x1 half fat fixed, and more...
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SB forever
