Like the illusion of Wall Street, with its vast and powerful investment banks, now shuttered, China too is an illusion perpetuated by the Globalists that gave us the 15,000 mile Caesar salad, poisoned cat food and lead based paint on babies' pacifiers. Like the illusion that money would come from thin air to always push housing prices higher, China has spent a generation pursuing its illusion. Pursuing an unattainable dream to be like the West, while 6000 years of its carefully shepherded top soil blows into the sea.
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
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Pedal vs. Metal: A surge in bike ridership spurs a new kind of road rage By Winston Ross | Newsweek Web Exclusive 28 Jul 2008
I'd have a hard time believing that these people involved in these incidents and accidents are long-timers. Most people will know that you need a helmet and lights and that you should obey all traffic laws. That seemed to be the majority of the causes of these scuffles and accidents.
When you hear about people riding at night without lights, no helmet and running a red light, honestly, it's hard to feel for that person if he gets hit by a car or the driver's fist. Why should I care about someone when they don't care about themselves enough to even put on damn lights and obey the reasonable law? _________________ Riches are not from abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
3aidlillahi wrote:
Most people will know that you need a helmet and lights and that you should obey all traffic laws.
Tell that to this guy: Advanced Cycling Series - Red Light Running _________________ In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs it is the rule. – Nietzsche
Time makes more converts than reason. – Thomas Paine
History is a set of lies agreed upon. – Napoleon Bonaparte
And if he gets crushed by a F-350, am I supposed to feel sorry? I certainly won't.
Plus, he even admits to knowing that he should not run red lights but he does it anyway. Which just proves my point. He's an advanced cyclist. The actions of these people seem to be amateurs. Would this guy advise someone or even attempt himself to run a red light at night without a helmet or light? I highly doubt it.
Read through that article and see if you can tell who is at fault:
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First came a drunk cyclist repeatedly smacking the driver of a car with his bike July 6
Hmmm...a drunk cyclist hitting the driver of a car with his bike. Nice.
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The very next day, a cyclist blew a red light and slammed into a pickup truck
Good idea with running the red light, huh?
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The day after that, Adam Leckie and Patrick Schrepping wound up in fisticuffs over Schrepping's admonition to Leckie for riding around helmetless. Leckie allegedly responded by keying Schrepping's car, according to police (Leckie confirmed the keying episode; Schrepping wound up decking Leckie with his own bike lock
The cyclist responds to receiving advice by damaging another person's property; I hope the lock was heavy.
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"It's reached a certain level of madness," said resident Jim Blackwood, who kicked off a fiery discussion earlier this month when he blogged about nearly hitting a cyclist who was riding at night without lights or a helmet and had cruised through a red light.
Certainly one can run a red light in the city, during the daytime with a helmet on. But at night with no helmet nor light? Brilliant. _________________ Riches are not from abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
3aidlillahi wrote:
I'd have a hard time believing that these people involved in these incidents and accidents are long-timers. Most people will know that you need a helmet and lights and that you should obey all traffic laws. That seemed to be the majority of the causes of these scuffles and accidents.
Agreed. Most likely the majority of these incidents involve both haters of bicyclists in general and people who rub them the wrong way the most; newbies who are a nuisance to drivers by ignoring things like signals and stops or unnecessarily hogging the lane. Even so, there will always be some drivers who think it's their right to disregard the life of the cyclist to save a few seconds, but it's the foolish biker, now matter how right, who challenges them.
As is said, 'Gun beats knife'. Similarly, auto beats bike. Bicyclists who want to live should never forget that. There's little point in being right if it means being 'dead right'.
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
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As is said, 'Gun beats knife'. Similarly, auto beats bike. Bicyclists who want to live should never forget that. There's little point in being right if it means being 'dead right'.
Which brings up something I've been thinking about. I live in a CCW state. Is there any configuration for putting a gun holster on a bike for easy access yet inconspicuous and functional? People often take their handguns on their cars, why not bikes? "Try to run me off the road now, buddy!" _________________ Riches are not from abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
3aidlillahi wrote:
Quote:
As is said, 'Gun beats knife'. Similarly, auto beats bike. Bicyclists who want to live should never forget that. There's little point in being right if it means being 'dead right'.
Which brings up something I've been thinking about. I live in a CCW state. Is there any configuration for putting a gun holster on a bike for easy access yet inconspicuous and functional? People often take their handguns on their cars, why not bikes? "Try to run me off the road now, buddy!"
Cyclists carrying guns is not unheard of. A couple years back on bike forums I remember being linked to a news article about an incident with a cyclist pulling his gun. He was riding down some rural country road when he passes a house with loose dogs. The dogs chase after the cyclist for a bit, so he stops his bike, pulls the gun, and fires a warning shot. The dogs get scared and run off. Then the dog's owner gets in his pick up and chases after the cyclist. The cyclist stops again, owner gets out of his pickup and they have a verbal confrontation. The owner then pulls a handgun and points it at the cyclist. Cyclist pulls his gun, shoots the guy and kills him. The cyclist then takes out his cell phone and calls the police. If memory serves me the biker wasn't arrested or charged with any crimes... _________________ In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs it is the rule. – Nietzsche
Time makes more converts than reason. – Thomas Paine
History is a set of lies agreed upon. – Napoleon Bonaparte
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:17 am Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
In San Francisco about 20 years ago a bicyclist described by witnesses as a young Chinese male was riding in the city one evening. A car containing three males pulled alongside him. In Spanish and in English they started yelling at him to stop. He didn't, so they pulled in front of him and two males gout out of the car and started pounding the kid.
The bicyclist drew a small calibre handgun and opened fire hitting two of them including the driver. All three drove away but not very far because the driver died after a few blocks from his wounds, and their car crashed.
The two who were still alive were arrested and the police put out an announcement for the bicyclist to come forward as a witness since the two survivors were being charged with murder because the driver of the car was killed as a result of the felony they were performing.
The heroic bicyclist wisely never did. To this day he remains anonymous. _________________ Got Dharma?
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:03 am Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
some_guy282 wrote:
Cyclist pulls his gun, shoots the guy and kills him. The cyclist then takes out his cell phone and calls the police. If memory serves me the biker wasn't arrested or charged with any crimes...
Even in California where I live it would be difficult to get a conviction against someone who fired in self defense after a gun was drawn on them. Had this been cops in California, I guarantee they would have emptied their clips in him.
Good for the Cyclist! He didn't kill or harm the stupid Moth** F***s dogs who were attacking him, Just the put honest fear of god in them! (Him being god!)
Had it been me, I would have simply blinded their mongrel asses with a squirt bottle of ammonia I always carry when riding for just such occasions! _________________ Skeptical scrutiny in both Science and Religion is the means by which deep thoughts are winnowed from deep nonsense-Carl Sagan
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
Eastbay, that story rocks. It made especially happy to here about this story out of Los Angeles where a homeowner killed one of the three home invaders. Check it out
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
doomlover666 wrote:
Eastbay, that story rocks. It made especially happy to here about this story out of Los Angeles where a homeowner killed one of the three home invaders. Check it out
doomlover666, this is why HOT BURGLERIES are very rare in the United States. About 6% here as opposed to about 50% in Britain. (In America the 6% they think were a mistake on the part of the Criminal. They didn't think anybody was home!)
In America you never know what's behind door #1. Maybe somebody with a 12 Gauge or a .357! Who is perfectly allowed to waste your worthless existence on the honest premise 'they feared for their lives’.
Your post illustrates three thugs I don't have to be concerned with anymore kicking down my door! _________________ Skeptical scrutiny in both Science and Religion is the means by which deep thoughts are winnowed from deep nonsense-Carl Sagan
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: trade capable trikes...
kryptonicman wrote:
hello, not sure if this is the kind of thing you're interested in, but as a carpenter, it's the one I'm saving up for
You must be expecting to pay for it with posts you haven't spent here. I noticed you've been a member for almost 4 years, and only made 2 posts!
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
So I just started biking over the past two months, going to school, work, and general stores, as well as cruising around the area (just moved here a few months ago).
I've been having troubles with tubes. Or at least I hope I am. I've gone through at least four tubes that I can remember during that two month or less time period. Two in the past week. One burst on me today so I'm pretty pissed because I just put that same tube in last week after the tube has burst overnight. Sitting still! These past few tubes have been from Forte. Is Forte just a cheap brand or is this common crapiness in tubes common? Can I expect to have to walk home to put another few dollars into my bike every 100 miles or should tubes last a bit longer?
If this is how it is, then I'll be back to driving. I can't end up late for work or class (or miss completely) 10% of the time. What are some good brand names that I should be getting? How much per tube am I looking at?
Thanks. _________________ Riches are not from abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind.
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
Tubes shouldn't burst just sitting there. Also, it's my understanding that there are only a handful of tube factories that all the names buy from, so even though forte isn't campagnolo (and no, I don't think campy brands tubes, but you get the point), the tubes are likely the same.
If they're bursting, first thing I would look at is whether the tire is seating onto the rim nicely, or if there are gaps where the tire is allowing the tube to bubble out and pop.
The next thing to check is that the inside of your tires and your rims are nice and smooth. Electrical tape up any of the rough edges inside your rims, dump in some baby powder or cornstarch, and only mount the tires with plastic tire levers (no screwdrivers).
The next thing is perhaps you are flatting through your tires. If you're riding in the bronx and there's broken glass everywhere, or you're riding in western nebraska picking up cockleburrs, you're gonna be unhappy. If that's the case, start looking at better tires. Specialized has the Armadillo line, and Continental has the Gatorskin line. These tires have some magic material (probably kevlar) that keeps thorns and glass shards from popping your tires. I have skinny little armadillos on a road bike with thousands of miles on them and only one flat ever (knock on wood).
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
Thanks. I'm definitely looking into those Kevlar-reinforced tires. I'll have to poke around my wheels and tires tomorrow.
What about self-sealing tubes? How good are those? So if you get a puncture, what happens? You lose some pressure, but then the tube self-seals and you're good? Just pump it up and you're off? $5 on Nashbar today. 40% off. _________________ Riches are not from abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind.
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: THE Bicycle and 'Cycling Thread (merged)
I've had mixed results with slime tubes. Others can chime in too.
I've found they will hold air. They'll get you home. But they will seep air over time, and you might not realize you have a hole. Further, when I've discovered a slime-tube hole and tried to patch it, I've never gotten the patch to stick, and I throw out the whole tube anyway. So then a couple years go by before I try it again. Rinse, lather, and repeat.
This gets to be more of a pain too with lower-priced wheels. I always have more trouble seating a tire on a cheap wheel than a good one. I also have more trouble with sharp edges from the rim causing trouble on those wheels.
Finally, if you're fat, like I am, and don't run high pressures, you can get snakebites - aka pinch flats - where the rim bottoms out through the soft tire and you "bite" or "pinch" through the tube.
At 225 lbs, I am running 125 ppi in my road bike and 60-65 in my mtn bike.
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