Can somebody help a brother out?
08-04-13 | 10:20 AM
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You guys are a laugh a minute 
My stash is spread around in so many places at the moment that even I don't know where all of it is!
DD
My stash is spread around in so many places at the moment that even I don't know where all of it is!
DD
08-04-13 | 10:24 AM
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Glad to hear you came out unscathed, Jeff. It's the slow speed stuff that'll get ya.
Yeah, don't bend back aluminum. Think of how few bends it takes a paperclip to shear, then think about how aluminum is worse than that.
That beind said, I have a pair of tweaked cinelli bars- if one of you foolishes wants to prove me wrong, pay shipping and they're yours.
Yeah, don't bend back aluminum. Think of how few bends it takes a paperclip to shear, then think about how aluminum is worse than that.
That beind said, I have a pair of tweaked cinelli bars- if one of you foolishes wants to prove me wrong, pay shipping and they're yours.
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08-05-13 | 12:52 AM
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Thanks, Dan - and the paperclip example is spot-on. Best use bent bars for the basis of a cycling-items mobile
Not only am I getting a direct replacement bar, but they'll now be going onto a completely different bike!
DD
Not only am I getting a direct replacement bar, but they'll now be going onto a completely different bike!
DD
08-05-13 | 01:23 AM
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Nothing worse than crabs and their pesky holes. Sorry I haven't got any bars to add to the list of potential donors. I was amazed to see them bent up so badly after such a seemingly benign tumble.
08-05-13 | 01:39 AM
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You and me both, Gary
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08-07-13 | 08:06 AM
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Just passing along my thanks once again to Lynn (CV-6) who just sent the bars off to me the other day. I greatly appreciate all the other offers that came in after Lynn came through, however; it's impressive to see this kind of assistance in action
Thanks to all!
DD
Thanks to all!
DD
08-07-13 | 08:56 AM
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What DD is forgetting to mention is that he agreed to do some drillium work. I call that a win-win situation.
08-07-13 | 08:59 AM
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DD, when you retire, you should come through Columbus. My entire team (Cycle Vets) would love to admire some of your steeds and drillium as well as welcome you on a ride with us. And seeing as you're a vet, you're an automatic shoe-in for team membership.
08-07-13 | 09:38 AM
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This looks contagious, second picture:
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...977734579.html
You can straighten the bar and use it to hang bikes!
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...977734579.html
You can straighten the bar and use it to hang bikes!
08-07-13 | 09:46 AM
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I retire in June 2014 and am beginning to plan for a coast-to-coast bike solo bike ride, hopefully meeting up with C&V members along the way here and there. Gonna be traveling light but taking my time; I've wanted to do this for years and I'm not getting any younger!
I think I should plan on meeting up with you guys when I go through Ohio, you know? Since you're below the 50 posts required for personal messages, here's my email address so we can make contact:
styleman27@yahoo.com
DD
08-07-13 | 09:47 AM
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08-07-13 | 09:51 AM
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This looks contagious, second picture:
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...977734579.html
You can straighten the bar and use it to hang bikes!
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...977734579.html
You can straighten the bar and use it to hang bikes!
Today, I actually straightened the bar - but as suspected, the bend itself did not return to its original round shape but stayed pretty much ovalized (in exactly the wrong plane). Even if the bar didn't have a chance of breaking, it would be mighty uncomfortable on the hand over the old bend site.
Best to use it for something like that bike-hanger suggestion
DD
