LMAO...
I a been on many many forums for well over 20 years. I am tired of flame wars so the only people that will be doing the flaming is those responding to my OP.

As for all the flames, complaints, and digs this is my reaction:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3977a661ad.gif

Don't you have something better to do?

Pro tip: If you have a steel steer tube and aluminum headset spacers a Dremel tool with the proper attachment is a great way to cut through the spacers so you can pry them off after they have electrochemically fused to the steerer tube due to lack of maintenance. Ask me how I know.

While aluminum does not rust, it can corrode/oxidize.

Cool. I have a Dremel and so far used it for two things:
1. To sharpen my hedge trimmers
2. Making a storage/disposable box for my razor blades (box-cutter and those that I shave with). I have that glued shut and a slit just the right size to slide them in. When filled I just tape the slot and throw away. I use Altoids tins in case you are curious.

Yeah. Because you really want something like that to happen. Welcome to my iggy list.

So I got this new bike and I saw that there were these metal stubby thingies poking out of the metal part of the wheel. I found that after a little fiddling that I could push in a thingie on the nubby things and some sort of trapped gas would be relased. I figured this trapped gas has to be a screw up, so I released all the gas and it was fine.

Totally unrelated thing, lately my bike is really hard to pedal and steer, and the wheels keep getting bent. Damn you, Bontrager!

This thread delivers.


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d8952fb53d.png

Instead of taking the time to start this thread, you should have taken that time to wipe off the water. Then, there wouldn't have been a need for this thread. :thumb:

Judas priest :lol:

Grab a bottle of Triflow, works for everything. Not great, but better then nothing. Saves watts. Or a can of WD40, great solvent.

Because the waterbed in the van sprung a leak.

While it was parked under the bridge.

Unrelated: how do you ignore someone's post? Is that why I never get a response about anything I say??

Lol join the club :D I've found shiny cool bikes help to get responses. And kickstands :foo:

User control panel > edit ignore list

Then just put in the username of the troll du jour, and Bob's your uncle!

Go to your control panel. Scroll down and select edit ignore list. Add the names of members whose posts you don't want to see. When you do, you will not receive notifications if they quote a post of yours, and their posts will be masked when you look a thread.

As for getting responses, you may be getting them. But if someone hasn't quoted you when responding, you will not be notified unless you subscribe to a thread. Also, I think it's possible to configure your settings so that you don't get notified if someone quotes you. Your profile may be set up that way.

OK, so are both of you on each other's ignore list?

Thanks guys! I just need to figure out who I want to ignore...

Hopefully. I never understood why, but I clearly drew his ire from the beginning. Life is too short to worry about why. I suspect it is because my bike is better than his. :lol:

Let's go off-topic of your off-topic How come you don't have a Specialized?

I haven't fallen over one in my size. Everything I see is for normal sized human beings.

I suspect I may be on a list or two but that's because of my crappy personality.

I want to acknowledge this post and salute you Flip Flop Rider.

I wish there were more people in the world like you.


-Tim-

I almost bought these the other day.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d1f17fda22.jpg

Big or little? I'll keep my eyes open. You're nearing completeness.