View Poll Results: Which vintage bike would you choose in the event of a Zombie Apocalypse?
Electroforged Schwinn
17
17.17%
Non Suspension MTB
55
55.56%
Vintage Road steel (531, Columbus, Etc)
19
19.19%
Whatever I can find at wal mart
2
2.02%
Old British 3 speed
6
6.06%
Modern Carbon Fiber, as I want my brain to be eaten by zombies
0
0%
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Which vintage ride for the Zombie Apocalypse?
12-10-10, 07:51 PM
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You guys can keep your Glocks with their creepy, crappy trigger pulls. I'll take the .45. Weight isn't an issue, as it won't be a concealed carry weapon. I've carried a .45 on a regular belt plenty of times for extended periods, and it does not bother me at all.
I'm still thinking the rigid mtb would be the way to go, if I had to choose one bike. With ATV type rifle rack up front on the bars, not a scabbard. I've done it both ways, and it is much easier to unrack the rifle/shotgun from up front if you're in a hurry.
I'm still thinking the rigid mtb would be the way to go, if I had to choose one bike. With ATV type rifle rack up front on the bars, not a scabbard. I've done it both ways, and it is much easier to unrack the rifle/shotgun from up front if you're in a hurry.
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
12-10-10, 09:55 PM
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Mostly Mischief
this thread is really bringing out the gun nuts in our peaceful community!!
my 10 years in army recon cured that before turning 30...anyway, H&K makes the best small arms
my 10 years in army recon cured that before turning 30...anyway, H&K makes the best small arms
12-10-10, 10:14 PM
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12-10-10, 10:20 PM
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Gun nuts? So I guess that would make you a plain nut?
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
12-10-10, 10:20 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
I am a qualified in Zombie Apocalypse Training (Z.A.T.) and will tell you that your best weapons will be a semi auto shotgun and a pair of uzis and the most important thing you will need is utter ruthlessness and a lack of compassion for your fellow man.
For example... if Zorro gets bitten I am gonna cap his ass right there and then and ride off on his Hetchins.
For example... if Zorro gets bitten I am gonna cap his ass right there and then and ride off on his Hetchins.
12-10-10, 10:25 PM
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12-10-10, 10:34 PM
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they suck for you, but that doesn't make it correct and true for everyone now does it. (specially the zombies!)
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
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12-10-10, 10:37 PM
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
12-11-10, 05:55 AM
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I've put over 100 000 rounds through a .40 Glock and the trigger pull it outstanding. And since I've carried it at work for a decade I'm very used to it.
I hate guns with a safe position switch though.
Uzis are no good for zombies. You would want a head shot, not a bunch of bullets spraying everywhere.
I think a Glock 22 is a far more durable gun than a 1911, but not as good looking.
I hate guns with a safe position switch though.
Uzis are no good for zombies. You would want a head shot, not a bunch of bullets spraying everywhere.
I think a Glock 22 is a far more durable gun than a 1911, but not as good looking.
12-11-10, 08:17 AM
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Here's a point that we're missing with this argument though. BBM and I are going to be carrying steel frames (I'll likely have my Baby Eagle/Jericho 941 because of some things I like about it rather than a 1911) and when we run out of mags the zombies are gonna get close. That's when we can brain them with our pistol. Try that with your plastic glock. Ever heard a zombie laugh? You're going to.
Back to the bikes... I'm thinking a chain case might be a good idea. Given all the debris that will be around, we definitely don't want to risk a broken chain.
Back to the bikes... I'm thinking a chain case might be a good idea. Given all the debris that will be around, we definitely don't want to risk a broken chain.
12-11-10, 09:33 AM
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- Light weight
- Highly maneuverable
- Fits easily into a car for an emergency getaway
- Could possibly carry it up a ladder (Zombies can't climb ladders!)
- And most importantly, puts me at the right height for my double samurai sword no hands riding technique (no guns here!)
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12-11-10, 11:10 AM
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- Light weight
- Highly maneuverable
- Fits easily into a car for an emergency getaway
- Could possibly carry it up a ladder (Zombies can't climb ladders!)
- And most importantly, puts me at the right height for my double samurai sword no hands riding technique (no guns here!)
12-11-10, 01:32 PM
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I am a qualified in Zombie Apocalypse Training (Z.A.T.) and will tell you that your best weapons will be a semi auto shotgun and a pair of uzis and the most important thing you will need is utter ruthlessness and a lack of compassion for your fellow man.
For example... if Zorro gets bitten I am gonna cap his ass right there and then and ride off on his Hetchins.
For example... if Zorro gets bitten I am gonna cap his ass right there and then and ride off on his Hetchins.
Another reason for the 3-speed... if you were riding around, and came across a nicer bike (like sixty-fiver's '57 Peugeot), you wouldn't kick yourself for having to give up a really nice bike when you rode off on it.
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12-11-10, 01:38 PM
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Depending on the kind of zombies we're dealing with, this might be the best option:
https://www.voodoocycles.net/nakisi.htm
With voodoo you can control zombies instead of running from them!
https://www.voodoocycles.net/nakisi.htm
With voodoo you can control zombies instead of running from them!
12-11-10, 06:19 PM
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Here's a point that we're missing with this argument though. BBM and I are going to be carrying steel frames (I'll likely have my Baby Eagle/Jericho 941 because of some things I like about it rather than a 1911) and when we run out of mags the zombies are gonna get close. That's when we can brain them with our pistol. Try that with your plastic glock. Ever heard a zombie laugh? You're going to.
Back to the bikes... I'm thinking a chain case might be a good idea. Given all the debris that will be around, we definitely don't want to risk a broken chain.
Back to the bikes... I'm thinking a chain case might be a good idea. Given all the debris that will be around, we definitely don't want to risk a broken chain.
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
12-11-10, 06:34 PM
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12-11-10, 06:38 PM
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Original Stump Jumper. Steel frame, big tires; classic human powered Zombie avoidence vehicle.
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12-11-10, 10:52 PM
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12-11-10, 11:52 PM
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It's not too much if you're competing. I was running about 1,200 rounds a month through my Springfield at the height of my game, and did that for several years. I lost count at around 70,000. All lead SWC's, though - no jacketed. That gun is my favorite, and it would be my first choice for ventilating zombie craniums. It all comes down to what you're used to, I suppose.
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