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Forum: Commuting
10-21-04, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By HardBall

Two words: Frogg Toggs! ...

Two words: Frogg Toggs! http://www.froggtoggs.com/

I have a 'PA102 PRO ACTION SUIT' in 'orange' that I use on my motorcycle. Absolutely waterproof and breathable at the same time. Have other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-04, 07:21 AM
Replies: 674
Views: 27,690
Posted By HardBall

A generic name for firearm ammunition having a...

A generic name for firearm ammunition having a projectile with a full metal jacket.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-04, 12:28 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 9,451
Posted By HardBall

Don, Excuse me for the run-on disjointed...

Don,

Excuse me for the run-on disjointed post but I’m at work so I need to hurry.

I carry a fanny pack strong side. Of course the art of concealed carry is to be concealed so it looks like your...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-16-03, 01:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,181
Posted By HardBall

Sorry about the misinformation. In my haste I...

Sorry about the misinformation. In my haste I missed the fact that the 1.50s started at 105mm not 45mm like the 1.25s. Now that I think about it I believe the one I have is a 105. Damn those...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-15-03, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,181
Posted By HardBall

Profile Design has a few choices. Looks like...

Profile Design has a few choices. Looks like they might have what your looking for. There was a recall on some of there older MTB stems. I have been running one for a couple a years on a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-13-02, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 940
Posted By HardBall

Being a poser is, is not being to make up your...

Being a poser is, is not being to make up your OWN mind. If it works for you use it. I have had and not had them. The best use I have found for them is relieving fatigue with different hand...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-02, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By HardBall

This design probably resulted from a lazy driver....

This design probably resulted from a lazy driver. I can hear it now "Can we make that latch easier to get to? It's such a pain to reach around my stomach to find..." Sorry, that's a bit harsh but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-14-02, 05:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,504
Posted By HardBall

Reminds me of my worst. The difference is...

Reminds me of my worst. The difference is instead of the chain coming off it broke: foot plant then face plant. Not a pretty sight. Walked home with loose teeth and crooked nose not realizing my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-02, 10:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 793
Posted By HardBall

Honaker is a couple hundred miles southwest from...

Honaker is a couple hundred miles southwest from Blacksburg. When you said the southwest corner I thought you meant the "corner". Blacksburg is a major metropolitan area compared to Honaker. I'm...
Forum: Commuting
02-07-02, 08:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,893
Posted By HardBall

I'm a programmer and do not resemble any of...

I'm a programmer and do not resemble any of these things. I'm not obese, never stack Dr.Pepper cans, do not dwell in a cave, and I think computer generated art has no soul. Remember one exception...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-02, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 793
Posted By HardBall

Geronimo, The southwest corner of Va? Ever...

Geronimo,

The southwest corner of Va? Ever hear of Honaker? I'm in the northern Va area now but I still have family in Honaker. Beautiful area, and talk about some climbs!

You can take the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-02, 05:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,146
Posted By HardBall

That's why his "eye's a glowin".

That's why his "eye's a glowin".
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-12-02, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By HardBall

capkos, Thanks, I'll give them a try.

capkos,

Thanks, I'll give them a try.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-02, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 740
Posted By HardBall

Congratulations on the new cyclist!!!!!! Have...

Congratulations on the new cyclist!!!!!! Have you picked out her bike Yet?
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-09-02, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 541
Posted By HardBall

Joe, Oops, I just saw the donations page...

Joe,

Oops, I just saw the donations page link, I'll check it out.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-08-02, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 541
Posted By HardBall

Joe, Donations??? What's the scoop on...

Joe,

Donations??? What's the scoop on donations. I stumbled back to the BikeForums after I thought you were gone forever. I've heard snippets about donations, members, red stars etc... I have...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-07-02, 11:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,837
Posted By HardBall

Thanks, LightBoy. Sounds even better after...

Thanks, LightBoy. Sounds even better after reading the recipe, I'll give it a try.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-07-02, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By HardBall

Love the winter riding!! This past Sunday...

Love the winter riding!! This past Sunday morning on a sunrise ride had my balaclava feeeze to my face and had frozen patches where the helmet vents were located. Very invigorating but I paid for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-03-02, 07:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,837
Posted By HardBall

LightBoy, That Hudson Bay bread sounds good,...

LightBoy,

That Hudson Bay bread sounds good, got a recipe you could share?

Thanks
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-21-01, 05:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
Posted By HardBall

Plyometrics?

Plyometrics?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-01, 09:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,739
Posted By HardBall

Matadon, Very well said! I have seen a lot...

Matadon,

Very well said! I have seen a lot of the new crop of programmers that have 'head' knowledge about languages but had no conceptual knowledge about what is happening at a base level. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-01, 12:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 29,923
Posted By HardBall

I have a penchant for puns, they are the penicle...

I have a penchant for puns, they are the penicle of penache.

I know that it is spelled panache but that wouldn't work now would it? :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-01, 10:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,739
Posted By HardBall

Bikinguy, Good luck it's a great language,...

Bikinguy,

Good luck it's a great language, very powerful! I've been writing in C and C++ for 5-6 years now and some day I hope to be a C programmer. :-)

Ive written in most modern languages...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-01, 04:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 843
Posted By HardBall

Riding MTB in the Southwest Virginian Appalachian...

Riding MTB in the Southwest Virginian Appalachian mountains (read quite hilly) a friend tied a shirt to his stem/bars and...well you know what happened the shirt worked it's way into the front spokes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-01, 07:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,739
Posted By HardBall

Sorry the forums don't like my indentation, bad...

Sorry the forums don't like my indentation, bad programmer, don't look to closely I just threw it together. Got in the mood seeing all the geeky stuff flying around. :-)

Create Get_bin_laden
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-18-01, 06:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,837
Posted By HardBall

Gatorade bars are the least offensive. The...

Gatorade bars are the least offensive. The peanut butter flavor is great if you can find the ones without chocolate chips, yuck! My sweet wife, it took two months to convince her that YES they do...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-18-01, 04:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By HardBall

Hi nebill, I don't know about the older...

Hi nebill,

I don't know about the older forks but If its a HeadShok I imagine it would be comparable to the newer models. The air is for preload adjustment. I have a 2001 model 'Super Fatty'...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-18-01, 04:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,555
Posted By HardBall

Wow, I can't even say...

Wow, I can't even say enddc...endorcrino...endoelgy...edcrindoligy.....gosh. ;-) Science is a very cool thing!
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-01, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 853
Posted By HardBall

An optometrist friend has a machine that uses the...

An optometrist friend has a machine that uses the glasses frame itself as a template to cut the lens. Unlike the old style machine (which was limited by an external template for each frame type)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-01, 04:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,234
Posted By HardBall

Seems to be lots of information here on vintage...

Seems to be lots of information here on vintage bikes. Even has a section on restoration that may help your chrome woes. http://oldroads.com/ Good luck!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-01, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,745
Posted By HardBall

...Ditto...

...Ditto...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-05-01, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,049
Posted By HardBall

My co-workers looked at me like I was an idiot...

My co-workers looked at me like I was an idiot (again) when I laughed out loud. I've never heard this but I love it, do you mind if I steal, er...I mean use it?

Can't wait to give my 15...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-01, 05:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By HardBall

All the things that you have listed are as much a...

All the things that you have listed are as much a matter of personal preference as they are a matter correct technique. If you ask 20 people about them you will get 20 different answers reflecting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-01, 07:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,260
Posted By HardBall

My wife made me explain why I was laughing out...

My wife made me explain why I was laughing out loud like an idiot. Good one!
Forum: Commuting
10-04-01, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By HardBall

I had the same experience with hills. Now my...

I had the same experience with hills. Now my friends think I'm crazy on the hills, I love them. I think it's that "I came, I saw, I conquered" thing. I love cresting the hill knowing it (gravity...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-01, 12:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,260
Posted By HardBall

Ellie, What you wear doesn't give anyone the...

Ellie, What you wear doesn't give anyone the right to be an idiot. Never bow to that "she got what she deserves" stuff.

Yeah people are wierd.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-01, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By HardBall

a2psyklnut is correct it varies with the...

a2psyklnut is correct it varies with the individual. Been riding clipless for years, fell twice the first day and not since. Well, not from a non-clipout problem. Now it's every other reason. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-01, 04:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By HardBall

One place that I ride has such a deer population...

One place that I ride has such a deer population I have become hesitant to blast through some of the downhill sections because of past near collisions. They seem to have gotten much more active with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-01, 07:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,260
Posted By HardBall

Yeah, When my wife complanes that my bikes always...

Yeah, When my wife complanes that my bikes always seem "messy". I always reply 'Thanks' and stick out my chest.

I maintain them well but they are MTBs, a little messy means that I did good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-01, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 634
Posted By HardBall

Recently completed a 20 miler on 2 hours sleep...

Recently completed a 20 miler on 2 hours sleep with a 6:00 AM start time after being up for 38 hours. Was fire road stuff nothing too technical just a bit rutty and hilly. I was wobbly starting out...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-03-01, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,049
Posted By HardBall

Though I wouldn't use the term "converted" I ride...

Though I wouldn't use the term "converted" I ride with one regularly that starting riding at my prompting. Had another join us this past Sunday. I loaned him a bike, helmet and water bottle. Let...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-01, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,633
Posted By HardBall

Amazing isn't it? That's why I never skip a...

Amazing isn't it? That's why I never skip a thread no matter how mundane the title sounds. One never knows what biking nuggets or other nuggets for that matter, one might find.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-01, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,633
Posted By HardBall

Cool, didn't know that. Makes sense, no holes...

Cool, didn't know that. Makes sense, no holes for uglies to get in to infect.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-01, 10:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By HardBall

So we all can know and use the proper biking...

So we all can know and use the proper biking vernacular.

The spot you speak of is your 'taint', taint this or taint that.

;-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-01, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,633
Posted By HardBall

Right, how could I forget superglue. It helps...

Right, how could I forget superglue. It helps hold our society together. :-)

Speaking of superglue, I've a friend in the medical profession that says the use of superglue in place of stitches is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-01, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By HardBall

Brooks Saddles, I'm thoroughly intrigued. I'm...

Brooks Saddles, I'm thoroughly intrigued. I'm going to check them out. I was wondering tho' with all this talk of the saddle conforming to the shape of your behind do you guys wear a padded...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-01, 07:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 827
Posted By HardBall

The only thing better than a "chicken fried steak...

The only thing better than a "chicken fried steak with gravy" special at the truck stop diner is two of 'em. Used to do a little regional driving in Southwest Va. and have had a few of these my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-01, 07:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,633
Posted By HardBall

Ah, good ol' zip ties. Gotta love 'em! Ranks...

Ah, good ol' zip ties. Gotta love 'em! Ranks right up their with duct tape. If you can't fix it with duct tape and zip ties you might as well throw it away and buy a new one. I've got one tool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-01, 04:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 764
Posted By HardBall

As a Washington D.C. suburbanite I also do this...

As a Washington D.C. suburbanite I also do this more than I would like. Most roads other than the neighborhoods are major arterial routes and the paths are dismally crowded. It becomes so tiring...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-03-01, 04:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By HardBall

Very profound, I feel more superior already. :-) ...

Very profound, I feel more superior already. :-) I never thought of these things as a whole before. We ARE a pretty sharp bunch aren't we?
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