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  1. Haha, lots of new bikers on the trail yesterday, reminding me of myself a
    bit, about a year ago.

    All three of 'em on suspended MTB, seats -way- too low, knees flared out
    pedalling furiously, helmet back on the back of the head.

    I didn't say anything but the urge to call out 'seat too low' was strong,
    heh.

    Doubt I'll see 'em again.

    Did have one hyoogue rider on a little hardtail bike riding at a very high
    speed it seemed. Makes you realize how scary an actual bike-to-bike
    collision could be. I was shocked at my reaction, telling him to slow down.
    I like to put in some speed now and then, but this guy seemed out of
    control...or maybe that he was so big and wide that it seemed he took up
    the whole trail by himself. Doubt I'll see him again either.

    Most of the time having another biker on the trail is nice, b/c it
    pre-warns the dog draggers to stay to the side, but I definitely was riding
    cautiously after these riders went by. ;-p

    -B

  2. "Badger_South" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Haha, lots of new bikers on the trail yesterday, reminding me of myself a
    bit, about a year ago.

    All three of 'em on suspended MTB, seats -way- too low, knees flared out
    pedalling furiously, helmet back on the back of the head.

    I see that alot too. Guys riding Wal Mart full suspension bikes with the
    seat about 4 inches too low, and the arch of their foot over the pedal.
    Makes you wonder if they're not horribly uncomfortable. I was driving today
    and I saw a guy riding in the opposite lane. He looked like a typical Wrong
    Way Charlie(riding a DUI special* complete with milk crate), so I was
    shocked he was in the proper lane. No sooner did that thought occur than he
    SWITCHED LANES. D'oh!

    *DUI special----typically a fully suspened 'mart MTB or ancient road bike
    with drops turned upside down. The former is always equipped with a rack and
    milk crate.

  3. "gooserider" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    *DUI special----typically a fully suspened 'mart MTB or ancient road bike
    with drops turned upside down. The former is always equipped with a rack


    and

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    milk crate.

    Let's not forget the continuous squeak from the complete lack of
    lubrication, the nearly flat tires and the obligatory cigarette dangling
    from the lips of the rider.

    Dave

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    "gooserider" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    *DUI special----typically a fully suspened 'mart MTB or ancient road


    bike

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    with drops turned upside down. The former is always equipped with a rack


    and

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    milk crate.

    Let's not forget the continuous squeak from the complete lack of
    lubrication, the nearly flat tires and the obligatory cigarette dangling
    from the lips of the rider.

    And the case of cheap beer in the milk crate...

    Sadly, every year or so around here one of these morons receives their final
    Darwin award. Typically the accident is described as, "An unidentified
    cyclist was killed yesterday evening while riding on a dark road with no
    lights or reflectors. Alcohol or drugs are suspected as contributing
    factors."

    ~_-*
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    Dave

  5. "Raoul Duke" wrote: (clip) Let's not forget...

    the wavy wheels.

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    Let's not forget the continuous squeak from the complete lack of
    lubrication, the nearly flat tires and the obligatory cigarette dangling
    from the lips of the rider.

    Passed a guy on my way in this morning -- actually his form was pretty
    good, but after I passed him I heard this loud SQUEEEEEAK behind me
    and I thought, "Dang, doesn't that guy maintain his bike at all?"
    Later, coming to a traffic light, I gently hit my brakes and heard:
    SQUEEAK!

    D'oh -- forgot about the humidity...

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