5 Things for a Newbie to Do on the Forums
05-26-06, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kayakado
3. If you begin a post that says I'm _____tall and weigh ______...........don't follow that with "what size should I get"....people have different riding styles, different goals and body types are well, fairly unique. No one can tell you what size bike you should get on a online forum.
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05-26-06, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by H1449-6
These kinds of threads are among the stupidest on the board. Find a shop that will fit you correctly, or at least use an online fit tool, such as that available at competitivecyclist.com.
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05-26-06, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 'nother
Ah. Never fear, I have the answers you are looking for.
1) Specialized and Trek are junk. Save that $2000 as as down payment on a Colnago.
3) No question about it, you need a 48. Sure, it'll be a little awkward, and you'll need a 700mm seatpost, but when you're down in the drops (BTW, you *DID* flip your stem, right?!), you will look like a racer-dude and that's what's important.
1) Specialized and Trek are junk. Save that $2000 as as down payment on a Colnago.
3) No question about it, you need a 48. Sure, it'll be a little awkward, and you'll need a 700mm seatpost, but when you're down in the drops (BTW, you *DID* flip your stem, right?!), you will look like a racer-dude and that's what's important.
I do not know what you mean by "flip the stem". I have flipped the handlebars. The bike is much easier to ride now; especially when I am hauling bags of aluminum cans.
05-26-06, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy Pig
Thank you for taking the time to help a fellow biker out. I will take your advice and put a down payment on a Colnago bike. I already use their toothpaste and am very happy with their products.
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05-26-06, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
Damn memory loss - what's that one word the Brit keeps saying in those Guinness ads?
05-27-06, 02:50 AM
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Well just be thankful for all of those "repeat" questions; they keep any forum alive. Someone else said it best on here: Moderate your own forum. Don't want to answer a question? Well don't do it, and don't think about it, its the internet my friend, not your boss.
05-27-06, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Kayakado
Okay the other thread on what not to do on BJ really pushed my buttons. Her's my response.
05-27-06, 10:58 AM
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Here's a tip: You'll be flamed if you ask a question that has been adressed before. You'll also be flamed if you search and resurrect an old thread. So basically, if it has ever been discussed before, don't ever discuss it again. It's kind of like the first two rules of Fight Club. 
Kind of ironic for a forum designed to let people talk about biking stuff, don't you think?
Another alternative is to use Bike Forums as an opportunity to talk about bikes, and let the self-righteous people sit in a corner with their collective chamois in a bunch.
Kind of ironic for a forum designed to let people talk about biking stuff, don't you think?Another alternative is to use Bike Forums as an opportunity to talk about bikes, and let the self-righteous people sit in a corner with their collective chamois in a bunch.
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05-27-06, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes
What's better Campy or Shimano?
05-27-06, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Hi,
I'm 6'2" and 175#, and was wondering what the best size of a bike would be for me?
Just curious.
BTW, does it come with pie?
I'm 6'2" and 175#, and was wondering what the best size of a bike would be for me?
Just curious.
BTW, does it come with pie?
No...it doesn't come with pie......you want everything???
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05-27-06, 02:11 PM
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My Denali came with a free pie from Shari's. Come to think of it, I got one from Empire Glass as well.
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05-27-06, 02:20 PM
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first rule of bike forums - do not discuss things on bike forums. The second rule of bike forums - DO NOT discuss things on bike forums.
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05-27-06, 06:01 PM
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first rule of bike forums - do not dicuss things on bike forums. The second rule of bike forums - DO NOT discuss things on bike forums.
