50+ the way that it used to be
05-02-16 | 03:19 PM
#126
Seat Sniffer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,908
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From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
I think that is part of the problem when it comes to that sort of thing. Some people have thicker skins (and thicker heads) than others. lol
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05-02-16 | 03:32 PM
#127
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 13,358
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From: northern michigan
Bikes: '77 Colnago Super, '76 Fuji The Finest, '88 Cannondale Criterium, '86 Trek 760, '87 Miyata 712
05-04-16 | 08:25 AM
#130
Full Member
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 373
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From: Central PA
Bikes: 1984 Cannondale road w/ MANY upgrades, 2017 Trek Fx7.5 Hybrid, 1953 Rudge "Path Racer", a 1956 Hercules "Royal Prince", 1974 Peugoet U08, 1960 Schwinn Corvette, and an unknown year, unknown frame lot's a fun single-speed!
05-04-16 | 03:40 PM
#133
Partially Sane.
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 3,559
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From: Sunny Sacramento.
Bikes: Soma Saga, pre-disc
05-04-16 | 08:44 PM
#135
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 17,196
Likes: 761
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
05-05-16 | 09:55 AM
#137
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,960
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From: Arizona
Bikes: Trek Domane 4.5, Trek 1500
i missed whatever the argument was. Things did seem to slow up a bit. However, recently my company stated to block websites such as for sports and entertainment. Supposedly it was a bandwidth issue, mentioning streaming. Since then I cant connect to bikeforums.net from work, so I dont have as much opportunity to contribute. I will say I have met biker395 and rick@ocrr on some of the California double centuries. Great guys and it was great to actually meet contributors.
06-11-16 | 07:47 PM
#138
Squirrel
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,940
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From: Winfield, KS
Bikes: Borthwick Touring bike, 83 Schwinn Peloton, 94 Scott Cheyenne, ?? Bianchi Torino
I thought those were very fun days. Silly, but fun. We had some people who could write well, and perhaps the banter was a bit much... but in my opinion things can get too serious otherwise. Without Pie, it's just an endless litany of bike modifications and quirky body parts! Pie is the the leaven for the board!
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06-11-16 | 09:15 PM
#139
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From: New Rochelle, NY
Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
There's no reason we can't find a balance between the insider comraderie of the regulars, and being open for newbies or casual participants.
IMO - folks get too worked up about posts or threads that don't like for some reason or other. The remedy for this isn't trying to change things, but simply to read selectively, enjoying what you enjoy and ignoring the rest.
IMO - folks get too worked up about posts or threads that don't like for some reason or other. The remedy for this isn't trying to change things, but simply to read selectively, enjoying what you enjoy and ignoring the rest.
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An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
06-11-16 | 09:35 PM
#140
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Joined: Jan 2016
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I don't really know about the insider stuff. I'm over 50, and I've never felt like an outsider in this forum.
06-11-16 | 10:19 PM
#141
www.ocrebels.com
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,186
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From: Los Angeles area
Bikes: Several bikes, Road, Mountain, Commute, etc.
I've been on this forum for quite a few years too and have never felt like there was an issue, even though I never felt like an "insider" or that I'd been left out. Not sure what the whole dust up was about but in any case I don't think it made any difference to me!
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06-16-16 | 07:09 AM
#143
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,561
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From: Brighton, UK
Bikes: Rocky Mountain Solo, Specialised Sirrus Triple (quick road tourer), Santana Arriva Tandem
I'm still here. So's my RockyMountain Solo and my Xootr Swift. Still wobbling about moving to Calif or staying in UK. The Specialized and the Santana have gone the upcycle way, though, so change has occurred!
