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Forum: Fatbikes
01-09-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,002
Posted By whipnet

Not bad for a steel Mongoose.

Not bad for a steel Mongoose.
Forum: Fatbikes
05-01-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 79,611
Posted By whipnet

That's the stuff my nightmares are made from.

That's the stuff my nightmares are made from.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-27-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,221
Posted By whipnet

I ride my fat bike year round. I just sit around...

I ride my fat bike year round. I just sit around in this forum all lonely until winter... hehe.

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-02-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,221
Posted By whipnet

Maybe someone should make some "fat-ski's" ...

Maybe someone should make some "fat-ski's" haha.
Forum: Fatbikes
09-27-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,012
Posted By whipnet

Nice Fatty! Here in Houston we don't have this...

Nice Fatty! Here in Houston we don't have this thing you call "winter", so it's year round fat rides. Works great on our creekside sandy trails.

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Forum: Fatbikes
09-22-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,477
Posted By whipnet

Had plenty of fun on my Malus. It's been...

Had plenty of fun on my Malus. It's been replaced with a better fatty, but lots of good rides on it.

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Forum: Fatbikes
08-24-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,221
Posted By whipnet

Fat bikes are just getting started in Houston. ...

Fat bikes are just getting started in Houston. They aren't exclusive for sand and snow. I never take my Farley out without piquing the interest of several riders. I used to never see another one. ...
Forum: Fatbikes
07-16-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 79,611
Posted By whipnet

To the backyard maintenance shop. ...

To the backyard maintenance shop.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

That was going to be my comment as well. 👍

That was going to be my comment as well. 👍
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

Speaking of Stanley, they used to make some great...

Speaking of Stanley, they used to make some great Made in USA tools. One of my favorites from the 1930's-40's is the Yankee screwdriver. Originally made by North Bros out of Philly and Stanley...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

Yes the Made in USA Craftsman are great tools. I...

Yes the Made in USA Craftsman are great tools. I am a huge fan of the professional and industrial screwdrivers. Here's all of them. (Took me over 2 years to acquire all of them on eBay.)

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

You can resell Snap-On hand tools, they hold...

You can resell Snap-On hand tools, they hold their value well. If you check eBay you'll see used Snap-On going for almost new prices.
I don't think you can say that about other tools, maybe vintage...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-14-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,647
Posted By whipnet

Congrats and welcome to fatty world. *

Congrats and welcome to fatty world.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

Yes agreed. Strange choice of words. My brain...

Yes agreed. Strange choice of words. My brain was obviously other places at that moment.
The term they use is "at-risk". Not sure that is much better. (?) Kids that can't afford bikes is what I...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-08-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,647
Posted By whipnet

I can't speak on the snow factor living in...

I can't speak on the snow factor living in Houston, but I do ride a fatty year round on MTB trails and I agree with prj71 that a front suspension is nice if you're riding on dirt and roots.
I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

So we can call that a BSSO? *

So we can call that a BSSO?

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

Park Tool makes their hand tools in the U.S.,...

Park Tool makes their hand tools in the U.S., that's enough for me. They also support many biking groups and associations including ones for disenfranchised kids. That's important to me.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

An engine lift? 😛

An engine lift? 😛
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

Understood, but to be frank, I am not going to...

Understood, but to be frank, I am not going to push the limits of some knock-off. I'll take my 80lbs Park Tool to be safe. 👍
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

Haha! It's a steel framed Mongoose tank..My Trek...

Haha! It's a steel framed Mongoose tank..My Trek fatty is much lighter, but I still put the Mongoose on the stand.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

I have fat-bikes, one weighing over 45lbs. The...

I have fat-bikes, one weighing over 45lbs. The Bike Hand would not cut it for me..

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

A Chinese knock-off promoted on Amazon... Who...

A Chinese knock-off promoted on Amazon... Who could imagine? 😛

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Forum: Fatbikes
05-29-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 79,611
Posted By whipnet

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

Some here have never heard of R&D and how it's...

Some here have never heard of R&D and how it's not free. Some couldn't care less about the manufacturer that invest in the R&D going out of business unbeknownst that when that happens there will not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,671
Posted By whipnet

Law are good. I subscribe to the law of physics...

Law are good. I subscribe to the law of physics and in every case a car is going to win over a bike in a collision regardless of who's right or wrong.
This is why I ride off-road 95% of the time.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

I wouldn't go as far as saying Park Tool is the...

I wouldn't go as far as saying Park Tool is the Snap-On of the bike industry, but they make a lot of their stuff in the US as well. (Not their stands, but most of their hand tools) for me in tools...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,786
Posted By whipnet

I have fat-bikes, so the Park PCS-10.3 for me....

I have fat-bikes, so the Park PCS-10.3 for me. Pricey but needed and worth it.

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Forum: Fatbikes
05-03-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By whipnet

My next fatbike will be titanium. Looks cool and...

My next fatbike will be titanium. Looks cool and better than carbon for fatty's IMO.

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Forum: Fatbikes
05-03-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,621
Posted By whipnet

Cool bike and I like the old school bear trap...

Cool bike and I like the old school bear trap peddles.
Forum: Fatbikes
04-04-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,189
Posted By whipnet

Mongoose also has a 26x4.

Mongoose also has a 26x4.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 983,427
Posted By whipnet

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

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,895
Posted By whipnet

When I first got back into riding I thought it...

When I first got back into riding I thought it would be fun to ride with groups and like you I realized I couldn't keep up. I also didn't know at the time how unfriendly most road riders were.(lol)...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-20-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 79,611
Posted By whipnet

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Fatbikes
03-14-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By whipnet

I am not sure if its all fat tires, but I've been...

I am not sure if its all fat tires, but I've been waiting 2 months for a replacement Gnarwhal and not expecting it until October. :foo:

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Forum: Fatbikes
03-11-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,742
Posted By whipnet

For your needs I would look at a Yamaha YZ80. ...

For your needs I would look at a Yamaha YZ80. :thumb:

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,552
Posted By whipnet

This ^^^

This ^^^
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-07-22, 05:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,003
Posted By whipnet

Always pins for me. They might bite, but nothing...

Always pins for me. They might bite, but nothing as bad as an old set of bear traps, especially the Hutch ones. I still have a round dotted scar on my chest from the 80's BMX days. :50:
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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-07-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,939
Posted By whipnet

My Bontrager Rally has some sort of "WaveCel"...

My Bontrager Rally has some sort of "WaveCel" technology that collapses.
From their marketing: WaveCel is a collapsible cellular structure that lines the inside of the helmet. This...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-07-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,120
Posted By whipnet

This all sounds very "California" to...

This all sounds very "California" to me...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-07-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,649
Posted By whipnet

Most who actually ride a fat-bike fall in love in...

Most who actually ride a fat-bike fall in love in them. I let people try mine and they always comment that they are much more agile than that they thought they would be.
I'm not out there setting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,748
Posted By whipnet

This guy can totally shred flat, dry pavement and...

This guy can totally shred flat, dry pavement and circus rings!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,748
Posted By whipnet

Dropper post here. I just drop it when I come to...

Dropper post here. I just drop it when I come to a.stop so I can firmly plant both feet. When I take off, just pop it back up.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-22, 08:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,053
Posted By whipnet

Cold air is more dense making winter winds even...

Cold air is more dense making winter winds even worse.

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Forum: Mountain Biking
01-14-22, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 725
Posted By whipnet

Rock n Roll man. Nice bike. *

Rock n Roll man. Nice bike.

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-13-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,621
Posted By whipnet

I am 6'1" and got the large. It's perfect.

I am 6'1" and got the large. It's perfect.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-01-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,951
Posted By whipnet

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

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Forum: Fatbikes
12-27-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,998
Posted By whipnet

I recently received my Farley, but I rode a $400...

I recently received my Farley, but I rode a $400 Mongoose Malus hard on the trails for 2300 miles this year with no issues.

Now the difference between the two bikes is night and day, but it held...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-26-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,621
Posted By whipnet

I guess this pics makes more sense with the name...

I guess this pics makes more sense with the name of the thread.


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Forum: Fatbikes
12-26-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,621
Posted By whipnet

7 month wait, but finally arrived. ...

7 month wait, but finally arrived.


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Forum: Fatbikes
12-25-21, 06:41 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 79,611
Posted By whipnet

Finally arrived! ...

Finally arrived!

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