Classic BF debates.
10-17-17 | 05:06 AM
#52
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From: SW Fl.
Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
What to eat for my first century?
10-17-17 | 05:06 AM
#53
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Stealth camping; being free or being a freeloader?
The best way to deter a dog
Is it o.k. to lie to a spouse about how much you spent on bike stuff?
Whether Rapha is worth the price.
Any thread started by Rydabent, which is usually a repeat/retread of previous threads of his.
To carry or not to carry.
The best way to deter a dog
Is it o.k. to lie to a spouse about how much you spent on bike stuff?
Whether Rapha is worth the price.
Any thread started by Rydabent, which is usually a repeat/retread of previous threads of his.
To carry or not to carry.
10-17-17 | 05:11 AM
#54
Proud hobo biker
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From: Schertz - New Braunfels area
Bikes: 2019 Surly Ogre, 2016 Giant Anyroad 2, Lightspeed Roadrunner trike, SE Tripel (in process)
Helmets.
Kickstands.
Mirrors.
And while not really a debate, the archetypical response to most questions in Mechanics: "Throw it away and spend a ton of money instead."
Kickstands.
Mirrors.
And while not really a debate, the archetypical response to most questions in Mechanics: "Throw it away and spend a ton of money instead."
10-17-17 | 05:38 AM
#57
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Posts: 15,315
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From: Tixkokob, Yucatán, México
Bikes: 79 Trek 930, 80 Trek 414, 84 Schwinn Letour Luxe (coupled), 92 Schwinn Paramount PDG 5
How old is 'vintage'?
What color housing?
What's the best bang for the buck?
What's the best chain lube?
What color housing?
What's the best bang for the buck?
What's the best chain lube?
10-17-17 | 05:43 AM
#60
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 30,225
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
Uh - it's only October. If we have this thread now what are we going to have to talk about all winter?
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10-17-17 | 06:17 AM
#64
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From: Lincoln Ne
Bikes: RANS Stratus TerraTrike Tour II
The design of the bike. I have been warned that I cant mention the "R" word or the "T" word here because it annoys the "real" cyclist.
But then there is the deal of who is a "real" cyclist.
But then there is the deal of who is a "real" cyclist.
10-17-17 | 06:37 AM
#66
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From: Center of Central CA
"Best coaster brake for under $1,000. C-Record vs. Dura Ace?"
"Which color knee socks are the most aerodynamic?"
"Best carbon fiber sissy bar for under $500"
"Baseball cards in spokes; Mount on drive side or passenger side?"
"Best handlebar streamers for under $100(each)"
"Why aren't butterfly handlebars and banana seats used pro riders?"
"Loudest bike PA system for yelling at other riders in 30 mph pacelines"
"How to 'take the fast lane' on the interstate Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving?"
"Which color knee socks are the most aerodynamic?"
"Best carbon fiber sissy bar for under $500"
"Baseball cards in spokes; Mount on drive side or passenger side?"
"Best handlebar streamers for under $100(each)"
"Why aren't butterfly handlebars and banana seats used pro riders?"
"Loudest bike PA system for yelling at other riders in 30 mph pacelines"
"How to 'take the fast lane' on the interstate Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving?"
10-17-17 | 06:58 AM
#70
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From: Lincoln Ne
Bikes: RANS Stratus TerraTrike Tour II
10-17-17 | 07:29 AM
#74
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From: Metro Detroit/AA
Bikes: 2016 Novara Mazama
Huh, guess I gotta check out different subforums, looks like fun debates go on that I have never heard of!
Can't it just be a checklist of everything to cover in the off-season? Start at the top and start a new thread every few days with the next topic 
10-17-17 | 07:40 AM
#75
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From: Down under down under
Bikes: Lots
Especially in the spring ...
Signs of Spring
The robins ...
The blossoms on the trees ...
The tulips ...
The waving and shaving threads on Bikeforums ...
Signs of Spring
The robins ...
The blossoms on the trees ...
The tulips ...
The waving and shaving threads on Bikeforums ...
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