the ''other bf forums''
03-25-13 | 04:53 PM
#1
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From: Elwood Indiana
Bikes: they change so much I'm tired of updating this
the ''other bf forums''
i've never been a trash talker and i'm not gonna start now. but, i do give praise when its due. i've spent the last week hanging out on another forum. but after seeing the large egos and my bike is better than yours attitude i left and came back to c&v. all the members on this forum should be proud. i never see anyone putting another persons bike down, maybe constructive cristism but thats it. mostly people on here are to help one another. i have had several people just give me parts when i need them. we couldnt ask for a better group of guys on a forum. thats all i have to say about this. thanks
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Semper fi
Semper fi
03-25-13 | 05:01 PM
#2
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Queens NYC
Bikes: Colnago Super, Basso Gap, Pogliaghi, Fabio Barecci, Torelli Pista, Miyata 1400A
I hear you sloar!
This forum easily has the nicest guys anywhere on BF. It's actually one of the reasons I ride C&V, because I can so easily share my experiences with everyone here. I think it has something to do with the age of the members here. With age comes maturity...
This forum easily has the nicest guys anywhere on BF. It's actually one of the reasons I ride C&V, because I can so easily share my experiences with everyone here. I think it has something to do with the age of the members here. With age comes maturity...
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03-25-13 | 05:03 PM
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From: Kitchener, ON
Despite being a bit of a **** myself I enjoy the decorum in this forum more than any other around this site. The mechanics forum has some good folks too but the signal-to-noise ratio is worse there.
03-25-13 | 05:20 PM
#5
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,227
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From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: '64 Bianchi CDM, '62ish Altenburger Cinelli Mod B, '63-64 Cinelli SC, 69 Rene Herse Competition, '71 Gitane SC, '73 Cinelli SC, '73-74 Colnago Super,, '73-74 Cinelli SC, '78ish counterfeit Confente, '82 Medici Gran Turismo, '67ish Mondia Speciale
+1. By and large, the folks here are laid-back, considerate, and knowledgeable...
03-25-13 | 05:44 PM
#8
Get off my lawn!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 6,035
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
03-25-13 | 06:12 PM
#11
Get off my lawn!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 6,035
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Puppy porn! There's only one puppy it's art!
03-25-13 | 06:54 PM
#13
Hopelessly addicted...
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 4,955
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From: Central Maryland
Bikes: 1949 Hercules Kestrel, 1950 Norman Rapide, 1970 Schwinn Collegiate, 1972 Peugeot UE-8, 1976 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Jack Taylor Tandem, 1984 Davidson Tandem, 2010 Bilenky "BQ" 650B Constructeur Tandem, 2011 Linus Mixte
I agree with the OP. This is the subforum where I hang out the most and this is a friendly place, though the folks in the 231 seem pretty laid back too.
03-25-13 | 06:59 PM
#14
car guy, recovering
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,255
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From: Mount Vernon, NY
Bikes: Olympia Competizione & Special Piuma, Frejus track circa 1958, Dahon Helios, many others
we're just quiet about it.
we know the deal.
we know the deal.
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03-25-13 | 07:35 PM
#15
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 579
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From: Mid- Michigan
Bikes: mid 80's Fuji Supreme (commuter), LeRun unicycle thingy Raleigh Centrurion
Actually I rarely come in here, but yes you folk are always very helpful and polite, as are Touring and for the most part Folding, which is where I can usually be found. Some of the others I avoid.
03-25-13 | 08:09 PM
#16
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Amen and amen, Top. Very well said. I am restricting my time to C&V, 50+ and the Introductions. I looked in at the 41 some but only a very occasional reply and only to say something constructive and nice. Still earns me some smart assed replies at times, so I just avoid it. C&V and 50+ have their rough spots, but it is mild and usually comes back together, quickly. Glad you are back here more.
Semper Fi,
Bill
Semper Fi,
Bill
03-25-13 | 08:49 PM
#17
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 321
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From: Indian Wells, CA (near Palm Springs)
Bikes: Giant Defy Comp 2, Specialized Rockhopper Hard Tail 29er
The anonymity of the internet tends to bring out the worst in some people, and chat rooms and forums tend to bring out the worst of the worst. That having been said, I AM an admin/moderator on a photography forum with over 300,000 members. I've had to deal with my share of snarky people who would have you think they know everything about everything, and when they're not on the internet, they're sticking their dog with a fork. I have seen that same attitude in other forums, and even to a certain extent on other boards in this forum, although a bit more restrained than, say, most car and gaming forums. It is natural that I would end up here where everyone is friendly and always helpful. Besides, C&V is a topic (now) near and dear to my heart.
Kudos to the moderators here who seem to keep it all in good shape......
Kudos to the moderators here who seem to keep it all in good shape......
03-25-13 | 09:44 PM
#18
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I would say that the BikeForums website is better than any other cycling forum site, but within BikeForums, C&V is my favorite for all the reasons stated by others here. There is an emense wealth of knowledge shared here that I greatly value.
03-25-13 | 09:51 PM
#19
Passista
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,244
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Bikes: 1998 Pinarello Asolo, 1992 KHS Montaña pro, 1980 Raleigh DL-1, IGH Hybrid, IGH Utility
I regularly hang out at 3 or 4 BF subforums. C&V is very nice and civil, and is full of knowledgeable people, but the 41 is funny and has valuable info too if you know how to sort it out. Not for the thin-skinned though.
03-26-13 | 07:12 AM
#24
aka: Mike J.
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,405
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From: between Milwaukee and Sheboygan in Wisconsin
Bikes: 1995 Trek 520 is the current primary bike.
$3.95, wanna trade? I'll throw in a spoke wrench only slightly worn out. 
But, yeah, this is a good neighborhood.
But, yeah, this is a good neighborhood.
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03-26-13 | 07:16 AM
#25
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From: Tampa, FL
Bikes: 1986 Raleigh Competition (Restored to Original), 1986 Cannonade SR400 (Updated to Dura Ace 7800)
the folks in the 231 seem pretty laid back too.
Not that it's a bad thing.
