Dancing With the Devil
07-31-05 | 02:15 AM
#26
Immoderator
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: POS Tennessee
Bikes: Gary Fisher Simple City 8, Litespeed Obed
Originally Posted by operator
You can get off your soapbox now Alanbikehouston. At best this belongs in the politics forum. Maybe we should bring back the communist witch hunts of the McCarthyism era too?
Seems like if you can't spew your crap in someone elses thread you actually start your own thread about it. Why don't we just drop the bike story and have a full on rant about "commie" this and "commie" that. We know that's what you really want.
I noiminate this best trolling post of the month.
Seems like if you can't spew your crap in someone elses thread you actually start your own thread about it. Why don't we just drop the bike story and have a full on rant about "commie" this and "commie" that. We know that's what you really want.
I noiminate this best trolling post of the month.
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07-31-05 | 03:37 AM
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The thrift stores are full of wonderful old bikes, I was eyeing a lovely old Peugeot today, not a Chinese part in sight. It was too big for me though. And the early BMX bikes were US made, they were invented in the US and we had to make them here. So haunt the thrift stores and Ebay, and you can find what you need.
07-31-05 | 09:00 PM
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Me.
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Originally Posted by cc_rider
They've been communist in name-only for several years.
BTW> China has stopped politically backing North Korea (they are not publically negotiating anyway), but they still supply their product and energy needs i'm sure, but I wouldn't listen to me since i'm just a dumb high school student.
You'd be hard pressed to find a bike made in China over $250. Every bike I have is from Taiwan, which is not China, even my Mongoose Rockadile mountain bike. Also, I believe low-end Cannondales and Treks are made in Taiwan, and only the really expensive ones are made in the US.
EDIT AGAIN: Chinese cars are next. Check out Geely's website. They can undercut the Korean manufacturers (Kia, Hyundai) in price by several thousand dollars.
Plus, if you buy a GM manufactured car, there's a good chance it's made in Mexico because Unions have demanded so much that companies can't actually make a profit or compete anymore.
Even "Made in the U.S.A." stuff is mostly made in Ireland and ASSEMBLED in the US.
Flame away
Last edited by mrchristian; 07-31-05 at 09:14 PM.
07-31-05 | 09:33 PM
#31
Really a Newbie
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5
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From: Auburn, WA
Bikes: Davidson Tourister, Specialized RockHopper
How about buying a nice used bike?
That way your money is not going out of the country, you are not paying sales tax if applicable, and you are likely to get a lot more bike for your money.
That way your money is not going out of the country, you are not paying sales tax if applicable, and you are likely to get a lot more bike for your money.
08-01-05 | 09:15 AM
#33
Good Enough
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 371
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From: NW Arkansas
Bikes: gary fisher mtb - Bridgestone road
Originally Posted by HiYoSilver
True, some are better at posting their question than others.
08-01-05 | 10:30 AM
#34
EARTH IS FULL. GO HOME.
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 292
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From: ENGLAND
Bikes: Jeep Cherokee-se, Euro Eco-bike
Jeep do a range of childrens bikes. Not sure if they're built in the US though. I've a Cherokee ST which has a sticker 'designed in the USA' but can't find where they're produced?
https://www.cyclesourcegroup.com/youthbikes.html
https://www.cyclesourcegroup.com/youthbikes.html
08-01-05 | 02:10 PM
#35
By-Tor...or the Snow Dog?
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 6,479
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From: Ma
Bikes: Bianchi Cross Concept, Flyte Srs-3
wow thats pretty rigid. I dont know if I honestly (no offense) could deal with that. My dad listens to me alot, and everything works out great. Anywho about the bike, Its really hard to explain the concept of gears. Like people are like wow 27 gears I dont need that, but really if you think about it you dont use all of them. But I mean I shouldnt get into it because its a whole thing.
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08-01-05 | 03:50 PM
#36
Videre non videri
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,208
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From: Gothenburg, Sweden
Bikes: 1 road bike (simple, light), 1 TT bike (could be more aero, could be lighter), 1 all-weather commuter and winter bike, 1 Monark 828E ergometer indoor bike
Ah, just buy the kid the bike!
One of the greatest joys in the world is making a child happy!
One of the greatest joys in the world is making a child happy!
08-01-05 | 08:25 PM
#37
Banned.
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Originally Posted by hi565
, Its really hard to explain the concept of gears. Like people are like wow 27 gears I dont need that, but really if you think about it you dont use all of them. But I mean I shouldnt get into it because its a whole thing.
08-01-05 | 08:47 PM
#38
By-Tor...or the Snow Dog?
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Ma
Bikes: Bianchi Cross Concept, Flyte Srs-3
Originally Posted by BostonFixed
Right. 27 gears are unecessary. Along with coasting.
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