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Griff · 08-26-2004, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russotto

Any buying advice for someone who knows little about the things?

You really need to try to figure out how much and what kind of riding you're going to do. Different bikes are good for different things.

Kitsune · 08-26-2004, 04:38 PM

Would you seriously ride at night when it's so dark you have to use a light? Crazy, especially on a trail.

Oh, no, the headlight and such are for people to see me, not to go places where I can't see. The streets are lit up by the streetlamps, but that doesn't mean cars can see you, even with reflectors. Any kind of light helps, hence the blinky LED taillight. I suppose just one of the $10 lamps that eats double A's would work fine.

There are some local groups around here that do night trail riding that requires headlights to see. They're insane! Tree roots and other obstacles come up a little too quickly. Hit one and the person who was behind you suddenly has a new obstacle to worry about.

Griff · 08-27-2004, 06:28 AM

When my kids were little night riding was the only way I could squeeze in my bike time. We were riding single-track and dirt roads. I only had one serious accident...

breakingnews · 08-26-2004, 03:41 PM

No experience here with headlamps or the like. I don't even have reflectors on my racing bike, which I really should considering I've been swiped by cars three times since moving here. You suddenly made me very self-conscious ...

Would you seriously ride at night when it's so dark you have to use a light? Crazy, especially on a trail. Man. Gonads.

breakingnews · 08-28-2004, 08:59 AM

I went on the <A HREF="http://www.times-up.org/cm.php">critical mass</A> protest ride here in NYC last night. My first time. I knew it would get ridiculously political re: the convention, but I felt compelled to go for the cause, which was a real take-back-the-streets rally-against-oil-companies-and-cars theme. It's true, there could be a lot more done for cyclists here and everywhere across the planet.

Police said there were about <A href="http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/28/politics/campaign/28protest.html">5,000 cyclists</A>. The ride went well, until the end when people just didn't seem to want to stop, which ended in 100 people being arrested. I left shortly before that because I wanted to go get wasted last night. :P

A few pics from the ride. First is from Union Square before it started - taken mostly because the reporter was cute.

Oh, apparently my pics are too big. I'll have to upload to web then, which I don't have time to do now, damnit.

breakingnews · 08-29-2004, 11:44 PM

Couple neat shots from the critical mass. Kinda disappointing results with my Sony P-8. Apeture settings weren't good enough, and on-board flash certainly didn't cut it either.

First failed attempt at taking a pic while on my bike
<IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_5.jpg">

Kind of a dark shot, but you can see how many heads there were in the crowd
<IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_9.jpg">

Approaching Times Square
<IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_13.jpg">

Neat Times Square shot
<IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_14.jpg">

At most intersections, a few riders would sacrifice themselves to stop traffic. And on a Friday night in NYC, indeed they did.
<IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_18.jpg">

LabRat · 08-30-2004, 11:54 AM

Breaking, AWESOME pictures!!! looked like a whole lot of fun!

zippyt · 09-14-2004, 11:35 PM

ALERT !!!! I just found this page , it has a video of the lock being opened with a ball point pen !!!!!!!!
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...8&page=1&pp=25

Just thought i would pass this on .

russotto · 09-15-2004, 08:46 AM

Oh, that's bad. Either the manufacturing tolerances are very poor or the springs on the pins are very weak or both.

Griff · 09-19-2004, 04:50 PM

That is really weak. Folks spend a lot of dough on those Krypto locks.

We got up early and went up to Oakley Corners (near Owego NY) to mtn bike this morning. It was pretty rough and tumble, very slippery. I lost my mojo at one point, if anyone finds it drop me a line. I found a slightly used one, a few minutes later, that I put some dents in but it's still servicable. It was friggin cold out there this morning my lungs still feel pretty burnt. Great ride though we went hard and and broke stuff.

glatt · 09-20-2004, 12:38 PM

Here's a funny auction on Ebay of a bike lock.
bike lock w/ two keys

breakingnews · 09-20-2004, 07:10 PM

Griff or any of your northeast folks, you guys get slammed with those ridiculous winds on Saturday? I tried to go out for a 50 mile solo - I got to the NJ side of the GW Bridge and just couldn't do it. Way too exhausted pushing through the wind by myself. I turned around and headed for Central Park - where a sharp pebble tore through the top of my rear tire. SUcks.

Counting the days until a new bike arrives ...

Griff · 09-21-2004, 05:35 PM

Nah, it was pretty quiet up my way.

NEW BIKE! Cool. What'd you go with?

xoxoxoBruce · 07-19-2017, 11:21 PM

That's a hella sharp pebble, news.

I suspect this is and electric assist but a cool looking bike anyway.

breakingnews · 09-21-2004, 07:26 PM

Well, I haven't actually bought it yet. But I am nearing a decision (counting the days to a decision, I guess).

Buying an '03 Litespeed Tuscany frame, and building hopefully with Dura-Ace 10 (if I can get a good price); otherwise I'll probably buy an Ultegra 9 custom kit from COlorado Cyclist.

Their custom build kits are great, great deals - full component group, Ritchey handlebars, decent Douglas saddle/seatpost. The real seller, I'm sure, are the Velomax Ascent wheels. Never ridden them, but I've heard positive things.

08-27-2004, 06:28 AM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	When my kids were little night riding was the only way I could squeeze in my bike time. We were riding single-track and dirt roads. I only had one serious accident... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-28-2004, 08:59 AM	#5
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	taking over NYC I went on the <A HREF="http://www.times-up.org/cm.php">critical mass</A> protest ride here in NYC last night. My first time. I knew it would get ridiculously political re: the convention, but I felt compelled to go for the cause, which was a real take-back-the-streets rally-against-oil-companies-and-cars theme. It's true, there could be a lot more done for cyclists here and everywhere across the planet. Police said there were about <A href="http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/28/politics/campaign/28protest.html">5,000 cyclists</A>. The ride went well, until the end when people just didn't seem to want to stop, which ended in 100 people being arrested. I left shortly before that because I wanted to go get wasted last night. :P A few pics from the ride. First is from Union Square before it started - taken mostly because the reporter was cute. Oh, apparently my pics are too big. I'll have to upload to web then, which I don't have time to do now, damnit.

08-29-2004, 11:44 PM	#6
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	few photos, as promised Couple neat shots from the critical mass. Kinda disappointing results with my Sony P-8. Apeture settings weren't good enough, and on-board flash certainly didn't cut it either. First failed attempt at taking a pic while on my bike <IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_5.jpg"> Kind of a dark shot, but you can see how many heads there were in the crowd <IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_9.jpg"> Approaching Times Square <IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_13.jpg"> Neat Times Square shot <IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_14.jpg"> At most intersections, a few riders would sacrifice themselves to stop traffic. And on a Friday night in NYC, indeed they did. <IMG SRC="http://www.supdogg.com/wfphotos/criticalmass/images/image_18.jpg">

08-30-2004, 11:54 AM	#7
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Breaking, AWESOME pictures!!! looked like a whole lot of fun! __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

09-14-2004, 11:35 PM	#8
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	U shaped bike locks ALERT !!!! I just found this page , it has a video of the lock being opened with a ball point pen !!!!!!!! http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...8&page=1&pp=25 Just thought i would pass this on . __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

08-26-2004, 04:38 PM	#2
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Would you seriously ride at night when it's so dark you have to use a light? Crazy, especially on a trail. Oh, no, the headlight and such are for people to see me, not to go places where I can't see. The streets are lit up by the streetlamps, but that doesn't mean cars can see you, even with reflectors. Any kind of light helps, hence the blinky LED taillight. I suppose just one of the $10 lamps that eats double A's would work fine. There are some local groups around here that do night trail riding that requires headlights to see. They're insane! Tree roots and other obstacles come up a little too quickly. Hit one and the person who was behind you suddenly has a new obstacle to worry about.

08-26-2004, 03:41 PM	#4
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	No experience here with headlamps or the like. I don't even have reflectors on my racing bike, which I really should considering I've been swiped by cars three times since moving here. You suddenly made me very self-conscious ... Would you seriously ride at night when it's so dark you have to use a light? Crazy, especially on a trail. Man. Gonads.

09-15-2004, 08:46 AM	#9
russotto Professor Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,788	U-locks Oh, that's bad. Either the manufacturing tolerances are very poor or the springs on the pins are very weak or both.

09-19-2004, 04:50 PM	#10
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Exercising Demons That is really weak. Folks spend a lot of dough on those Krypto locks. We got up early and went up to Oakley Corners (near Owego NY) to mtn bike this morning. It was pretty rough and tumble, very slippery. I lost my mojo at one point, if anyone finds it drop me a line. I found a slightly used one, a few minutes later, that I put some dents in but it's still servicable. It was friggin cold out there this morning my lungs still feel pretty burnt. Great ride though we went hard and and broke stuff. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-20-2004, 12:38 PM	#11
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Here's a funny auction on Ebay of a bike lock. bike lock w/ two keys

09-20-2004, 07:10 PM	#12
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	Griff or any of your northeast folks, you guys get slammed with those ridiculous winds on Saturday? I tried to go out for a 50 mile solo - I got to the NJ side of the GW Bridge and just couldn't do it. Way too exhausted pushing through the wind by myself. I turned around and headed for Central Park - where a sharp pebble tore through the top of my rear tire. SUcks. Counting the days until a new bike arrives ...

09-21-2004, 05:35 PM	#13
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Nah, it was pretty quiet up my way. NEW BIKE! Cool. What'd you go with? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-19-2017, 11:21 PM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	That's a hella sharp pebble, news. I suspect this is and electric assist but a cool looking bike anyway. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-21-2004, 07:26 PM	#15
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	Well, I haven't actually bought it yet. But I am nearing a decision (counting the days to a decision, I guess). Buying an '03 Litespeed Tuscany frame, and building hopefully with Dura-Ace 10 (if I can get a good price); otherwise I'll probably buy an Ultegra 9 custom kit from COlorado Cyclist. Their custom build kits are great, great deals - full component group, Ritchey handlebars, decent Douglas saddle/seatpost. The real seller, I'm sure, are the Velomax Ascent wheels. Never ridden them, but I've heard positive things.

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