Originally Posted by Sherblock (Post 14728091)

it's not so much biking in sandals, it's the specific combo of flip flops + fixed that gets you.

Originally Posted by IthaDan (Post 14725278)

Today I came across this thing-

http://i.imgur.com/Yg2AZl.jpg

Whoa.

Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 14725957)

Suntour XC
http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/SunTour_XC_derailleur_(3_pulley_system).html
Mountain bike derailer with ground clearance

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14725288)

I've been held up at gunpoint three times. The first time I was 16 and working at a 24 hour gas station. I thought "it isn't my money", gave it to the dude and that was that.

The other two times were when I was living in Phoenix. One happened as a female friend and I were walking home from the store with beer. Two kids - probably around 17-18 - approached us making small talk but I knew something was up. Like clockwork, one pulled a gun and told me to give him his wallet. Before he even finished his sentence, I wailed him with a 32oz bottle of High Life across the cheek. His friend ran away. The bottle was unopened and didn't break so I hit him a few more times in the head until he ran off. When we got back to my place, the bottle, my shirt and hand were covered in blood. Blunt force trauma is messy.

The other time, a tweaker approached me as I was leaving a taco place at around 2am asking if I had any change. I gave him a few coins I had in my pocket and he said "No man, that won't do" and suddenly had a gun in his hand. I could tell he wasn't going to do anything so I got in my car and drove away.

Guns are stupid.

Originally Posted by ddeadserious (Post 14725991)

Hold the guy back up at gun point.

Originally Posted by calv (Post 14728564)

I've been thinking about that. It's hard though since CC is a big ass ****ing no-no here for most people around CA. Not only that, I know most people won't expect you to pull a firearm out back at them, but do you think you really have the time? I guess it's kind of do-or-die in those situations. Either shoot them or die trying?

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 14728611)

Day I turn 21 I'm open carrying and applying for a CCW.

Just open carry, brah.

Originally Posted by calv (Post 14728733)

You're in Alameda County aren't you?

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 14728611)

Just open carry, brah.

Originally Posted by Street rider (Post 14728800)

18 here in MI. Its been an awesome few years, whenever I feel like doing it. Its sort of entertaining how many people will give you really dirty looks because they have no idea what the law really is.

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 14728805)

You have to be 21 to own a pistol in the US.


Are you open carrying a shotgun/rifle?

Originally Posted by Street rider (Post 14728824)

My dad owns everything at this point, so as long as I'm with him and open carrying, I'm really not hassled. Once I slung a rifle over my shoulder, and that was hilarious. No one knew what to do. I'll be 21 in two months anyway, so at that point I'm going to get my CCW (not too hard here).

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 14728830)

Hm.... No offense, but if you open carry just for the looks you get, I don't know if you should be.

Originally Posted by Street rider (Post 14728848)

Nooooooo thats not why. I just find it really funny that thats what happens. I mostly do when we're shooting competitively, and we just strap up and wear them all day.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 14728465)

Actually, Suntour LePree.
http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...108&AbsPos=385

OK, I'm done correcting hairnet for the day ;)

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 14728857)

Alright lol, just checking.

Originally Posted by jimmytango (Post 14728935)

I'm often amazed at how often discussions here turn to guns.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 14728868)

I'll keep my eyes peeled at my shop. I've seen exactly zero in my 6 month tenure.