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11-11-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 276
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Posted By Maelochs

Bicycling will become enjoyable at 3:13 a.m....

Bicycling will become enjoyable at 3:13 a.m. eastern time on December 7, 2020, .... but will cease to be enjoyable six minutes, seventeen second later. Don't miss your window.
11-11-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,372
Posted By Charliekeet

I guess your bike should have come with the kit...

I guess your bike should have come with the kit Giant describes in this video?
Giant Bicycles: How to fix a flat on an ERT tire (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Mzy6vfGIE)
11-11-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,451
Posted By rustystrings61

I don't think I've seen anyone mention Grant...

I don't think I've seen anyone mention Grant Petersen's book Just Ride in this thread, but his whole un-racer attitude might help reinforce the sentiment of finding one's own ride.
11-10-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,451
Posted By Mojo31

Sometimes they beat them. Especially the dead...

Sometimes they beat them. Especially the dead ones. :deadhorse:
11-10-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,451
Posted By CargoDane

For an even more BMX vibe, I'd be looking for a...

For an even more BMX vibe, I'd be looking for a used Cannondale Hooligan. They're awesome. SOme have external gears, some are singlespeed, and some have 3 (5?) IGH.
...
11-10-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,451
Posted By Gresp15C

I've noticed that when I'm out in crappy weather,...

I've noticed that when I'm out in crappy weather, everybody who's out there has a big stupid grin on their face. Now during the winter it's because their faces are frozen solid, but still.
11-10-20, 07:15 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,451
Posted By indyfabz

Some lessons for the OP here: ...

Some lessons for the OP here:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn29DvMITu4
11-10-20, 06:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,743
Posted By indyfabz

I got my bike through this without removing the...

I got my bike through this without removing the panniers.

The line on the right is the phone line. No wonder I could not get through to the campground.

...
11-09-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,743
Posted By indyfabz

“Because the urine isn't a steady stream....” ...

“Because the urine isn't a steady stream....”

It was for me in my younger days. Alas.
11-09-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,743
Posted By AlmostTrick

Maybe. I do like the "Grab the line" part but you...

Maybe. I do like the "Grab the line" part but you have to admit my "so no one gets hurt" was a nice touch. :D
11-09-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,743
Posted By bbbean

Did anyone mention peeing in the line first to...

Did anyone mention peeing in the line first to see if it's live?
11-09-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By greenspark

https://community.raleighusa.com/about/historical-...

https://community.raleighusa.com/about/historical-catalog/raleigh-roadsters

Roadsters were the old-fashioned style of bicycle popular in the countryside. They usually had635 mm (28 x 1 1/2) wheels...
11-09-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,254
Posted By Notso_fastLane

You should get some Cat Ears (they work way...

You should get some Cat Ears (they work way better that I expected they might). :)

https://www.cat-ears.com/
11-09-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,743
Posted By indyfabz

I actually got stopped by a NJ park ranger during...

I actually got stopped by a NJ park ranger during a 2018 tour. A tree had fallen down up ahead and taken down a power line along a road in a state forest abutting the Delaware Water Gap National...
11-08-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,451
Posted By phughes

I still say if you had a reason other than the...

I still say if you had a reason other than the ride itself, it may help. I love to ride, but if I just go for a ride, it isn't as much fun for me. It isn't about motivation for me either, I just...
11-08-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,451
Posted By CargoDane

I think now is about the time where you post a...

I think now is about the time where you post a couple of pictures of you on your bike: one with the pedals at 3 and 9, and one with the pedals at 12 and 6. At least people here could help a little...
11-08-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,451
Posted By phughes

You may simply be lacking a reason to ride....

You may simply be lacking a reason to ride. Sometimes riding for the sake of riding is tedious, depending on the person. A number of years ago I decided to do my shopping on the bike, telling myself...
11-08-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By bbbean

My new Speedplay cleats came with a Prop 65...

My new Speedplay cleats came with a Prop 65 warning. So much for licking, eating, or smoking my cleats after a good ride!

Thanks for watching out for me, CA!
11-08-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,542
Posted By Maxacceleration

Ha similar bars here! Just a non-descript bike...

Ha similar bars here!
Just a non-descript bike here with added springer fork. I did not know there were different springers for different head tube lengths. So I have a bandaid fix to make these...
11-08-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 142,997
Posted By Speedway2

Globe Roll 2....... ...

Globe Roll 2.......
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11-08-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,683
Posted By tomato coupe

Geez man, lighten up.

Geez man, lighten up.
11-07-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By tcs

"Is a roadster a thing?" Columbia Light...

"Is a roadster a thing?"

Columbia Light Roadster:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/473x443/screen_shot_2020_11_07_at_1_41_50_pm_6bc678196c48c645042be34f1060d525551791b5.png
11-07-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By dedhed

Meh, it's like the multiple pages (or chapters)...

Meh, it's like the multiple pages (or chapters) of cautions in an instruction manual. No one cares or reads them.
11-06-20, 08:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By Maelochs

Life remains the leading cause of death---and...

Life remains the leading cause of death---and Nobody Talks About It.

The fact that there is no proof of the conspiracy is proof of the conspiracy.

Oxygen Oxide is so corrosive it actually...
11-06-20, 05:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,684
Posted By mtb_addict

ok...i search internet and found the "sphagetti"...

ok...i search internet and found the "sphagetti" acts as air seal and one-way valve...clever design...

...
11-05-20, 10:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,684
Posted By katsup

They are for dunlop / woods valve.

They are for dunlop / woods valve.
11-05-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By JohnDThompson

Hedge your bet, Make one side super-narrow, the...

Hedge your bet, Make one side super-narrow, the other side super-wide.
11-05-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By Lemond1985

Sadly, there's no way to squeeze money out of the...

Sadly, there's no way to squeeze money out of the manufacturer.
11-05-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By cb400bill

As I don't live in California, I'm safe.

As I don't live in California, I'm safe.
11-05-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By Pratt

Bu t they continue to make a glaring omission. ...

Bu t they continue to make a glaring omission. Sunlight is not just suspected, but actually, known to cause cancer, and yet it has no warnings.
11-05-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By GlennR

I just bought some N95 masks made in the USA and...

I just bought some N95 masks made in the USA and they have a Prop 65 warning.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,057
Posted By bOsscO

You'd look pro swinging a leg over the handlebars.

You'd look pro swinging a leg over the handlebars.
11-05-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By Mojo31

I'll buy it, but try not to ingest it.

I'll buy it, but try not to ingest it.
11-05-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,684
Posted By thinktubes

ECC = everything causes cancer. Deal with it.

ECC = everything causes cancer. Deal with it.
11-05-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,427
Posted By DorkDisk

'00 ish full squish MTBs were awful looking. They...

'00 ish full squish MTBs were awful looking. They had that K-mart aesthetic about them.
...
11-05-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,254
Posted By GlennR

I "toot" and a good distance back if i feel it's...

I "toot" and a good distance back if i feel it's needed... like if the rider is not holding a line.

I DO NOT sneak up and blast my horn. I might be a dick on the interweb but, i'm not one when it...
11-04-20, 11:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,254
Posted By woodcraft

I find myself drafting vehicles in front...

I find myself drafting vehicles in front...
11-04-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 142,997
Posted By reconnaissance

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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11-04-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By dedhed

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/sprite_5203b3c1c2a34f5b1b6e5eec889289f648c2c6b1.jpg
My "Roadster"
11-04-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 142,997
Posted By j_e_r_e_m_y

Was a surprisingly nice near-70 degree day in MKE...

Was a surprisingly nice near-70 degree day in MKE today, so I took a little extra time on the ride to work and stopped to snap a pic of the Rush against what I thought would be kind of cool looking...
11-04-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By BFisher

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dscn0728_c5eaa0ac65c0ab45a8fd8645f3349dc9ca85f13a.jpg
Roadster.
11-04-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By CargoDane

Maybe even a rear luggage rack and a big...

Maybe even a rear luggage rack and a big stonkin', ruggedly mounted, headlight to complete the look.
11-04-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,506
Posted By mihlbach

I would simply buy a new rear wheel. There is no...

I would simply buy a new rear wheel. There is no sense in paying to replace the hub of a cheap wheel. It's a labor intensive process that will probably cost more in labor than would be the cost to...
11-04-20, 06:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By redcon1

Z3 Roadster

I love my Roadster
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1984x1487/bmw_z3_a989b6904b2eaede3ba9cfba318e33ad12151bab.jpg
11-04-20, 04:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By dedhed

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/rupp1969roadster_mine2_4095460ab992a0393b32a323f551a509307bf3a6.jpg
11-03-20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By CargoDane

Or the car version: ...

Or the car version:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x443/dc05a9d20c8e4761a7bc09f12fb89f68_907e5773c90e8e0811dbea5e012f06c88edfdeea.jpg
11-03-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By Mojo31

Momma won’t let me get a motorcycle.

Momma won’t let me get a motorcycle.
11-03-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By Gresp15C

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/891x605/schwinn_bddaea072f7a020b6bc9d8b6f828472a1a0cfe1d.jpg
11-03-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By dedhed

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/roadste...

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/roadster.html#:~:text=oadsters%20were%20the%20old%2Dfashioned,by%20rods%2C%20instead%20of%20cables.
11-03-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,529
Posted By tyrion

Your link isn't quite working for me. I think...

Your link isn't quite working for me. I think forum software is mucking it up - closing paren is causing problems.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadster_(bicycle))



Of course.
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