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01-24-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,965
Posted By StarBiker

Just imagine the infrastructure changes. I try to...

Just imagine the infrastructure changes. I try to bike when I can, but it's nearly impossible to do anything in the burbs with just a bike alone. You have to live close to the commercial zone like I...
Forum: Touring
12-11-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 987
Posted By StarBiker

Mostly around DC........lot of whackies in...

Mostly around DC........lot of whackies in western Maryland.......

I cycle almost every day in the cooler months (Dislike summer weather) but I ride mostly on sidewalks. Very, very little street...
12-08-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

.:roflmao2:

.:roflmao2:
11-15-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By StarBiker

I killed it I guess.....:innocent:

I killed it I guess.....:innocent:
Forum: Commuting
11-12-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,603
Posted By StarBiker

Get them free in the mail. The last pair I got...

Get them free in the mail. The last pair I got were really good. I get them from Native American causes, or the SPCA. Cheap, durable, and warm.
11-06-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By StarBiker

Breathing life in a mostly dead forum I guess.

Breathing life in a mostly dead forum I guess.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
Posted By StarBiker

My Father traveled from here in Maryland often to...

My Father traveled from here in Maryland often to Seattle for business and this is how he described it.
10-21-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

Neither has here either. Share the road.....makes...

Neither has here either. Share the road.....makes most cyclists feel safe. :rolleyes:


This is a US forum the last time I checked.......
10-21-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

Western cities have a normal city core, and a...

Western cities have a normal city core, and a suburb, than an outer suburb, and they call all that a city....it's quite insane.
10-21-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

The bottom line is you would have to completely...

The bottom line is you would have to completely redesign many cities to accomplish what many of you continuously dribble about in this silly forum.

It's laughable. Especially the tax dollars that...
10-19-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

Europe does not have the Car culture the US has....

Europe does not have the Car culture the US has. Paris would be a neat bike ride city, and probably has the cycling infrastructure to support it.
Forum: Touring
10-13-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,419
Posted By StarBiker

Yeah, I am sure you lost yours a long time ago.

Yeah, I am sure you lost yours a long time ago.
Forum: Touring
10-10-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,419
Posted By StarBiker

A sanity hat to wear before entering for any...

A sanity hat to wear before entering for any social media platform........
10-07-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

Depends on the Suburb, and how close you live to...

Depends on the Suburb, and how close you live to the commercial zone. I can walk to anything. Or walk across the street and wait for the bus. All depends on where.
10-07-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: Commuting
10-06-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,492
Posted By StarBiker

I don't wear button downs but I still like that...

I don't wear button downs but I still like that groovy shirt.
10-06-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

What, like Freddie Gray? Getting angry,...

What, like Freddie Gray? Getting angry, destroying your neighborhood? That kind of thing? And the police were acquitted by a mostly black jury.

You have to have a Tax Base, and some safety would...
10-04-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

I live in the fifth highest population density...

I live in the fifth highest population density state in the US. You don't have to encourage densification, it's here.
10-04-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

I am like that no matter what.

I am like that no matter what.
10-04-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

(Month old post) Not here.....I can walk to...

(Month old post)
Not here.....I can walk to many things or bus to them in the suburb, and they are all in the suburbs. Or I can end up at Hopkins if it takes that much care, about the only one of a...
09-28-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,499
Posted By StarBiker

Same crazy people that were posting on here five...

Same crazy people that were posting on here five years ago.
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By StarBiker

What an awful name......

What an awful name......
Forum: Touring
09-12-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By StarBiker

Always been curious about surly but I doubt the...

Always been curious about surly but I doubt the geometry would work for me. Nice bike.
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,250
Posted By StarBiker

As a seller I would ignore a lot of questions. I...

As a seller I would ignore a lot of questions. I take many pics and know exactly where the bikes I have for sale came from. I think only two people ever left without buying one a being thumb sucker,...
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,250
Posted By StarBiker

This happens. The seller just wanted it gone and...

This happens. The seller just wanted it gone and came up with what they considered a fair price. They aren't an evil re-seller like me.....(I rarely flip bikes anymore although two are in the queue)...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,738
Posted By StarBiker

And DC is mostly bike friendly.

And DC is mostly bike friendly.
Forum: Touring
07-30-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By StarBiker

And a 59 CM wouldn't work for me and I am 5'9". I...

And a 59 CM wouldn't work for me and I am 5'9". I don't like leaning and reaching so being somewhat "scrunched up" is fine for me.

I see these bikes all the time as I am in REI all the time. Both...
Forum: Touring
07-15-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,277
Posted By StarBiker

The Plains and Upper Mid West look nice with...

The Plains and Upper Mid West look nice with temps in the low 70's. It's an oven here.

(Of course it will be cold as hell there in the winter)
Replies: 25
Views: 1,549
Posted By StarBiker

All the years I have been digging, and finding...

All the years I have been digging, and finding bikes I have never had/found a purple bike........
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By StarBiker

I don't think I have paid $500 for 20...

I don't think I have paid $500 for 20 bikes......but I am a rascal...:D

The more I look at the bike it looks like a neon red.
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By StarBiker

The more I look at the Klein the more it reminds...

The more I look at the Klein the more it reminds of anther bike I had.....very similar frame with the obvious exception of size. This was purchased as a flip moons ago, and took a while to move. Sold...
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By StarBiker

^ Something I noticed. Clean the bike, and...

^
Something I noticed. Clean the bike, and components. Put a new seat on it. Doesn't have to be an expensive seat. It will make the bike look more presentable fresher.

Sort of surprised the...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,851
Posted By StarBiker

After having a few vintage roadies, including one...

After having a few vintage roadies, including one that was fitted for me from a bike shop years ago I have never found drops comfortable, and vintage road bikes unforgiving. And reaching, another...
07-09-23, 11:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,722
Posted By StarBiker

:thumb:

:thumb:
07-09-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,722
Posted By StarBiker

I got a ride back with this two years ago......2...

I got a ride back with this two years ago......2 miles away, but I was on a bike. I would have to double walk both bikes back. I have done that many times but much closer...
...
07-09-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,722
Posted By StarBiker

I did the same thing with a Trek 750, but sold it...

I did the same thing with a Trek 750, but sold it for almost $200. Still wish I kept that bike.
07-09-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,722
Posted By StarBiker

A bike purchased again about a mile away, but the...

A bike purchased again about a mile away, but the buyer drove from Boston to northern Baltimore County to buy it from me.....I paid $40, he paid $350. It was his offer which I accepted. I had a...
07-08-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,722
Posted By StarBiker

So that wasn't you yelling and waiving before you...

So that wasn't you yelling and waiving before you moved to DC?

If you were in central PG County they may come yelling and waving at you......
07-08-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,722
Posted By StarBiker

I have never drove for a bike. Bought, and...

I have never drove for a bike. Bought, and flipped over a hundred though. All were purchased about a mile away with the exception of three. They were just over two miles way.

There are so many...
Forum: Touring
07-07-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,489
Posted By StarBiker

That link provides daily rainfall. Not just...

That link provides daily rainfall. Not just totals. If it hasn't rained in ten days in a particular area I am willing to bet it's dry.

I can check every day of the year in a specific area for...
Forum: Touring
07-05-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,489
Posted By StarBiker

We were in a drought until the last 10 days....

We were in a drought until the last 10 days. Still about 5 Inches below for the year.......this is to the east, but it was quite dry in western Maryland to the east.

Spring was great around here,...
Forum: Touring
07-05-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,489
Posted By StarBiker

^ The weather can get unpredictable in the...

^
The weather can get unpredictable in the mountains anywhere.

The GAP has a higher elevation at it's peak than the C&O.

The C&O peaks at over 600 Feet In Elevation, the GAP at over 1700 Feet....
Forum: Touring
07-03-23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By StarBiker

But there are no Surly dealers in this area....

But there are no Surly dealers in this area. People ride whats sold local. Trek dealer 3 miles away, REI two miles away, a couple All City Dealers in the city. Just like cars, same thing. I knew it...
Forum: Touring
07-03-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By StarBiker

That's why. Like one poster said it was a...

That's why.

Like one poster said it was a bit beat.

A now closed LBS sold Soma. The owner really liked dealing with the company, and what they offered many people bought them. I never see them...
Forum: Touring
06-29-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,459
Posted By StarBiker

He's a Rush fan......

He's a Rush fan......
Forum: Touring
06-28-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,893
Posted By StarBiker

It's nice to have bars that comeback, swept...

It's nice to have bars that comeback, swept handlebars. The stem is something else. I see a few posts with the original stem, and newer bars. But the stem has to much reach. That's what I try to get...
Forum: Touring
06-28-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,489
Posted By StarBiker

Careful out...

Careful out there......https://www.weather.gov/hazstat/
Forum: Touring
06-27-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,489
Posted By StarBiker

I hate heat. Always have. Sweaty butt riding,...

I hate heat. Always have. Sweaty butt riding, everything sticking to me. Christ I went outside to get some water out of the planters this morning and in 90 seconds had three mosquito bites. I hate...
06-26-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,570
Posted By StarBiker

Toss it to me. I'll take it. Even if it isn't my...

Toss it to me. I'll take it. Even if it isn't my size......
06-26-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,570
Posted By StarBiker

I had this one a couple years ago. ...

I had this one a couple years ago.

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