Why I dislike BF so much.
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Why I dislike BF so much.
The annual process goes something like this:
Bike comes out of storage and I need to tweak or change something.
Go on BF to find answers to questions that bother me so.
Start reading about all the Long Rides and Cool Bikes
Inevitably fall into the C/V Forum and develop a rabid case of Lug Lust
Buy a bunch of crap that sits in storage because I don't have enough time as it is.
Experience frustration and disappointment that I can not, really, participate in "bike culture" because I
Winter
repeat.
I have FIVE bikes right now because of this ****e! And I don't have what I "need" still!
I have spent hundreds of dollars and countless hours fixing up
Bike comes out of storage and I need to tweak or change something.
Go on BF to find answers to questions that bother me so.
Start reading about all the Long Rides and Cool Bikes
Inevitably fall into the C/V Forum and develop a rabid case of Lug Lust
Buy a bunch of crap that sits in storage because I don't have enough time as it is.
Experience frustration and disappointment that I can not, really, participate in "bike culture" because I
have kids
live in the boondocks
(the hilly boondocks)
have no time
am a sucky cyclist
Ride less and type more.live in the boondocks
(the hilly boondocks)
have no time
am a sucky cyclist
Winter
repeat.
I have FIVE bikes right now because of this ****e! And I don't have what I "need" still!
I have spent hundreds of dollars and countless hours fixing up
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BF is just information. What you make of it is up to you. Problem #2, living in the hilly boondocks, sounds like part of the solution to problem #4, being a sucky cyclist. Worry less about the hardware and ride more.
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Dude! You have no idea. They are like Dogs who speak English!
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"MTBing is cheap compared to any motorsport I've done. It's very expensive compared to jogging."-ColinL
Rides:1980ish Raleigh Marathon (Vintage Steel)
2006 Trek 820 (Captain Amazing)
2010 Specialized Tricross (Back in Black)
2008 Specialized Roubaix
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What's this coming out of storage business? That would imply that you put the bicycle into storage. Why would you want to do that. Ride year round!!
Oh, and take your kids out riding with you.
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Once you retire you can join the 50+ forum, the kids will be grown and long gone, no work to take up your time - then you can open up that shed with all the accessories you've bought and use them and your bikes!!!! Or you can just do it now.
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Thanks Yoda. How do you love your LeMond? I almost bought one last year.
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1980ish Raleigh Marathon (Vintage Steel)
2006 Trek 820 (Captain Amazing)
2010 Specialized Tricross (Back in Black)
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"I'm built like a marine mammal. I love the cold! "-Cosmoline
"MTBing is cheap compared to any motorsport I've done. It's very expensive compared to jogging."-ColinL
Rides:1980ish Raleigh Marathon (Vintage Steel)
2006 Trek 820 (Captain Amazing)
2010 Specialized Tricross (Back in Black)
2008 Specialized Roubaix
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We have that whole winter thing going on in these parts, eh. I was going to stud-up the MTB last winter but I never rode it.
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"MTBing is cheap compared to any motorsport I've done. It's very expensive compared to jogging."-ColinL
Rides:1980ish Raleigh Marathon (Vintage Steel)
2006 Trek 820 (Captain Amazing)
2010 Specialized Tricross (Back in Black)
2008 Specialized Roubaix
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I both places, I put one of my bicycles up on the trainer and rode the trainers most evenings all winter long.
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Love it and hate it. It's almost perfect but it's a tad small; also managed to get the seatpost stuck so I can't adjust it anymore ( probably from riding in the wet, salty, and cold winter ). Would be more upset, but I got it pretty inexpensive used. Maybe next year I'll find something new, but it works well enough for me to train and ride cross state for now. Once I have something else I may take another stab at boring out the seatpost and rebuilding it.
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Please tell me you're making this up.
It wouldn't surprise me though. The local fishwrap had an insert yesterday, a weekly magazine, and there was an article of a couple of pages about a woman who collected and displayed kitchen aprons. A. Couple. Of. Pages. About. Collecting. Aprons.
It wouldn't surprise me though. The local fishwrap had an insert yesterday, a weekly magazine, and there was an article of a couple of pages about a woman who collected and displayed kitchen aprons. A. Couple. Of. Pages. About. Collecting. Aprons.
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Yeah ... I had the whole winter thing going on in Manitoba and Alberta too. I commuted year round in Manitoba, and then rode outside on weekends as much as possible. In Alberta I just got out on weekends.
I both places, I put one of my bicycles up on the trainer and rode the trainers most evenings all winter long.
I both places, I put one of my bicycles up on the trainer and rode the trainers most evenings all winter long.
"But it's a dry cold"...

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As someone already said, why not ride in the winter. And riding with your children is a good idea.
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[QUOTE=ahsposo;12902746]Please tell me you're making this up.
.../QUOTE]
Joking, but not kidding. I bet if I felt like trying, I could turn up a photo online of a house with a backyard full of old refrigerators, too (the guy calls them "projects not completed yet", undoubtedly)....
www.antiqueappliances.com/questions.htm
www.flickr.com/groups/monitortops/pool/
.../QUOTE]
Joking, but not kidding. I bet if I felt like trying, I could turn up a photo online of a house with a backyard full of old refrigerators, too (the guy calls them "projects not completed yet", undoubtedly)....
www.antiqueappliances.com/questions.htm
www.flickr.com/groups/monitortops/pool/
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Every time I take a bike out in Wintery Mix, it explodes. 2/2. 100% I have taken to riding with the BB lately. He's heavy.
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This place has influenced me to add a couple new bikes to the two I already had. SS/FG & a 20" bmx. Neither addition broke the bank, but the 4 bikes I have are definitely different styles of bikes and riding. I think the 5th bike is going to be a 29er Cruiser. Wal-Mart has one for $ 150 or so, perfectly priced.
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Just ride, tinker as time permits, involve your family. Best of all worlds. Ride year round, wear a jacket.
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Lesssee...
I ride year-round - I own a set of studded tires.
I'm slow as hell, but I don't care.
I have four bikes, I really only need one.
My kids are grown, but I've still convinced the youngest one to live car-free and ride a bike.
I moved from the 'burbs to the central city to be close enough to bike anywhere.
I stay away from the C&V forum.
(live and let live)
I own only one lugged-steel bike.
I'm not car-free, but I rarely drive, and will soon be car-free.
I live the bicycle lifestyle. I ride to work everyday. It's become a huge part of who I am. On the other hand, it's not magic. I have my personal issues, my failures, and my insecurities.
... but I love BikeForums.
I ride year-round - I own a set of studded tires.
I'm slow as hell, but I don't care.
I have four bikes, I really only need one.
My kids are grown, but I've still convinced the youngest one to live car-free and ride a bike.
I moved from the 'burbs to the central city to be close enough to bike anywhere.
I stay away from the C&V forum.

I own only one lugged-steel bike.
I'm not car-free, but I rarely drive, and will soon be car-free.
I live the bicycle lifestyle. I ride to work everyday. It's become a huge part of who I am. On the other hand, it's not magic. I have my personal issues, my failures, and my insecurities.
... but I love BikeForums.