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Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-12-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,116
Posted By FiftySix

Tektro makes quick release dual pivot calipers as...

Tektro makes quick release dual pivot calipers as well. I just don't know what brake model they make would work for you.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-11-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,116
Posted By FiftySix

The bike came with a Tektro double pivot, but...

The bike came with a Tektro double pivot, but it's old enough that the quick release feature didn't get included with this version. It's a good strong brake, but I have to remove a brake pad to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 805
Posted By FiftySix

I don't ride a roadie bike, but I do use typical...

I don't ride a roadie bike, but I do use typical BMX style platform pedals. My "cycling" shoes are simple hiker type sneakers. Similar to this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,904
Posted By FiftySix

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,904
Posted By FiftySix

As someone that's been "touched" by low power...

As someone that's been "touched" by low power 120/240 volt lines and 750 volt electric fencing (low current), while wearing rubber sole boots, I'm not crossing a power line on my bicycle unless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,904
Posted By FiftySix

Might need a special bike for doing that. ...

Might need a special bike for doing that.


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,774
Posted By FiftySix

Black Ice aka Invisible Ice? Certainly exists...

Black Ice aka Invisible Ice? Certainly exists here once in a while. I've hit it on motorcycles at speed, but not yet on a bicycle. Crazy scary stuff on a motorcycle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,942
Posted By FiftySix

Personally, 3 people I've known lost the battle...

Personally, 3 people I've known lost the battle with cancer. Two with great health care coverage and suffered with cancer and the treatments for 3 to 4 years before succumbing to it. The other person...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,942
Posted By FiftySix

Since we all have to live with Prop 65 labels in...

Since we all have to live with Prop 65 labels in the rest of the USA now, Californians now feel safe enough to move out of their state.

I know I can sleep well at night here in Tejas thanks to all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,942
Posted By FiftySix

A California law that seems to affect everyone...

A California law that seems to affect everyone that might sell something that ends up in California. So Prop 65 warnings are added which really don't mean squat since the products are still able to...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-05-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,136
Posted By FiftySix

Bicycle cruisers are more related to motorcycle...

Bicycle cruisers are more related to motorcycle cruisers, than police cruisers or naval cruisers.

It's all about the intended use of cruising "for pleasure" and therefore the design of the bike....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,698
Posted By FiftySix

Just need an IGH, fenders, chain guard . . . and...

Just need an IGH, fenders, chain guard . . . and you're in. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,698
Posted By FiftySix

That's the Roadster I know. I'm pretty sure...

That's the Roadster I know.

I'm pretty sure the euro brands still make traditionally styled and modernized versions. Something like the Gazelle below, and Pashley's.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,777
Posted By FiftySix

I've been saving up a huge supply of air for my...

I've been saving up a huge supply of air for my bicycle pump to use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,986
Posted By FiftySix

A diving helmet, of course.

A diving helmet, of course.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 06:53 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,907
Posted By FiftySix

Thanks GlennR . I'm officially hungry now. :p ...

Thanks GlennR . I'm officially hungry now. :p


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,986
Posted By FiftySix

Another brakeless fixie thread? How about some...

Another brakeless fixie thread? How about some foot retention recommendations?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 28,672
Posted By FiftySix

I simply call them the Black bike and the Red...

I simply call them the Black bike and the Red bike.

Strangely enough, the Red bike was named "Willy" by the factory. But I couldn't stand riding a Red Willy so I had the adoption papers changed to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,541
Posted By FiftySix

Let's see, put those three speeds in low gear and...

Let's see, put those three speeds in low gear and move along at 7 mph? I think the only training experience picked up here is balancing a bike with a squirmy load on the back and repairing pinch...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,907
Posted By FiftySix

Because a bright white headlight is so you can...

Because a bright white headlight is so you can see the road ahead of you (as well as be seen by others). A red tail light is used only so others can see you. Not to mention the fact that white in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,633
Posted By FiftySix

By the way, consider that what your eyes can see...

By the way, consider that what your eyes can see isn't necessarily the same as what other's eyes can see. Age, vision, sun's position on the horizon, reflections off vehicles and buildings, drivers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,541
Posted By FiftySix

Single Speed, for the opportunity to coast while...

Single Speed, for the opportunity to coast while standing on the pedals over rougher ground.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,792
Posted By FiftySix

I guess this really comes down to if the OP wants...

I guess this really comes down to if the OP wants to restore his old reflectors to keep his bike(s) in vintage looking condition, or not.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,792
Posted By FiftySix

Sometimes you can't tell if the inside of a...

Sometimes you can't tell if the inside of a reflector is bad until you clean the outside thoroughly first. UV damaged reflectors ought to clean up just like a car headlight. The only trouble would be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,080
Posted By FiftySix

A contortionist.

A contortionist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,080
Posted By FiftySix

Another BF member with a time machine. :50:

Another BF member with a time machine. :50:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,151
Posted By FiftySix

Forgive me, but I can't help but think of John...

Forgive me, but I can't help but think of John Banner (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Banner) playing Boss Schwein now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,151
Posted By FiftySix

regarding "I Don't See Color" "Saying you...

regarding "I Don't See Color"

"Saying you don’t see color disregards the privilege and power of the dominant racial group of society, therefore diminishing feelings of bias, prejudice, and racism...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,080
Posted By FiftySix

Here ya go...

Here ya go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,151
Posted By FiftySix

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,151
Posted By FiftySix

The listener, with all their prejudices past and...

The listener, with all their prejudices past and present.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,151
Posted By FiftySix

Speaking of reparations, in my mind Rivendells'...

Speaking of reparations, in my mind Rivendells' offer is a discount no matter what Rivendell labels it.

Setting aside 10% of their bikes for a 45% discount seems to indicate that Rivendell knows...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,151
Posted By FiftySix

In the USA, if society sees you as black then you...

In the USA, if society sees you as black then you are treated as being black with all the racism that may or may not come with it. Unfortunately, it's what you look like on the outside which will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,151
Posted By FiftySix

Makes me think of people in the market for a...

Makes me think of people in the market for a Mercedes S-Class vs. people in the market for a Toyota Corolla.
Forum: Commuting
10-01-20, 06:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,530
Posted By FiftySix

Pretty much why I don't ride my bike on Friday or...

Pretty much why I don't ride my bike on Friday or Saturday nights around here. The crazies are letting loose and their gas pedal feet are heavy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,564
Posted By FiftySix

Those were the days. :50: ...

Those were the days. :50:


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,564
Posted By FiftySix

I could've sworn I gave an answer that applied to...

I could've sworn I gave an answer that applied to myself. :p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,564
Posted By FiftySix

Short version . . . riding a bicycle is easier...

Short version . . . riding a bicycle is easier than running and is cheaper than motorcycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By FiftySix

Beats using a Dremel. :innocent:

Beats using a Dremel. :innocent:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,049
Posted By FiftySix

While riding this morning, I saw an old training...

While riding this morning, I saw an old training potty with a "free" sign on it.

I did not stop to investigate. :speedy:

...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-25-20, 07:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,837
Posted By FiftySix

Thanks for the link. I like where Eben's thoughts...

Thanks for the link. I like where Eben's thoughts are going.

From the article linked above.
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"In an age when we’re told to see every neighbor as a disease vector, and every police...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-24-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,837
Posted By FiftySix

You know what I like about Outside? Some folks on...

You know what I like about Outside? Some folks on the right think it's too liberal and some folks on the left think it's too conservative.

Which suits my moderate independent self just fine.

No...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,791
Posted By FiftySix

Southeast Texas here. Fall means the next 8...

Southeast Texas here. Fall means the next 8 months of riding are going to be fantastic! :speedy:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 21,141
Posted By FiftySix

What makes you think that GP just crapped out all...

What makes you think that GP just crapped out all those ideas instantaneously in 2012? He started his bike company in 1994 and worked in the industry for many years prior to that.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-22-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,430
Posted By FiftySix

I didn't think you could make that bike look much...

I didn't think you could make that bike look much better. I was wrong. :o

Love those wide 26" tires and new bars. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,451
Posted By FiftySix

For myself at middle age, cycling makes sex...

For myself at middle age, cycling makes sex better. I don't need sex to cycle, but I do think I need cycling for sex.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 21,141
Posted By FiftySix

Typo or not, that right there is funny. :roflmao2:

Typo or not, that right there is funny. :roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 21,141
Posted By FiftySix

Are ya sure you didn't read an Eben Weiss book by...

Are ya sure you didn't read an Eben Weiss book by mistake? :innocent:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 21,141
Posted By FiftySix

I have a copy of that book that I found in a...

I have a copy of that book that I found in a Goodwill a couple years ago. I like much of the content in that book since I'm truly an unracer/uncyclist and have been my entire life on bikes. Too bad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,513
Posted By FiftySix

Might as well eat popcorn. Mmmmmm. :popcorn

Might as well eat popcorn. Mmmmmm.

:popcorn
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