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Forum: General February 1st 11, 04:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By Ted
What, no "Total Miles Ridden in 2010" Thread?!?

I put in an amazing 6,801.5 miles all on the road. Virtually all
recreational miles. The only time it is work related is when my car
was in the shop. I had several hundred more on my trainer. I...
Forum: General June 12th 09, 09:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By Ted
Costco outshining the Lowe's Task Force Cree LED flashlight?

I bought a Task Force a year or so ago and am quite disappointed as it
flickers so much. Even not on the bike it is only on half of the
time. I have stuffed tin foil against the battery contacts. ...
Forum: General December 13th 08, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By Ted
I want one of these!

Why have these not become mainstream? It appears to have been long
enough.
http://n2.cdn.spikedhumor.com/1/652000/159871_bicycle_feet_1_vw.jpg
(stumble!)

Ted.
Forum: General December 1st 08, 01:35 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 13
Views: 1,224
Posted By Ted
Annual Road-Find Thread

On Nov 30, 12:39*pm, wrote:
* *First of all, for those who recall that I was in a nasty crash three
months back, I'll announce that I rode a bike last week!

Glad to hear...
Forum: General August 13th 08, 02:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 17
Views: 1,017
Posted By Ted
Pres Bush describing "progress" in China (bikes vs cars)

On Aug 11, 2:13 am, "Mike Jacoubowsky" wrote:
In an interview with Bob Costas during the Olympics, President Bush was contrasting China today vs his first visit back in...
Forum: General August 2nd 08, 03:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By Ted
Time trials in Le Tour?

On Aug 1, 10:26 pm, (It's Chris) wrote:
From: (Navigator)

If you are smart enough to post here,
then you are smart enough to do a
google...
Forum: General July 14th 08, 01:13 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 37
Views: 823
Posted By Ted
What are the reasons you have fallen down?

Rear Wheel on ice around a very gradual turn. Rear wheel slipped out
and bike went down. This happened three times (different days) then
the fourth time I was able to get my foot down. ...
Forum: General May 11th 08, 06:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By Ted
road pedals / spd cleats

On May 9, 12:57 pm, Luke wrote:
In article , Gary

wrote:
I just bought a new road bike, and I...
Forum: General April 1st 08, 05:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 241
Views: 5,931
Posted By Ted
Does a trike put me on a collision course with traffic?


What's your thought, I'd be safer in the trike than on the road
tandem, or should I start planning my funerals? ;)

The whole problem here is that a trike takes up much more road space
and...
Forum: Social Issues April 1st 08, 05:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 272
Views: 7,188
Posted By Ted
Does a trike put me on a collision course with traffic?


What's your thought, I'd be safer in the trike than on the road
tandem, or should I start planning my funerals? ;)

The whole problem here is that a trike takes up much more road space
and...
Forum: Rides April 1st 08, 05:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 239
Views: 5,838
Posted By Ted
Does a trike put me on a collision course with traffic?


What's your thought, I'd be safer in the trike than on the road
tandem, or should I start planning my funerals? ;)

The whole problem here is that a trike takes up much more road space
and...
Forum: UK April 1st 08, 05:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 240
Views: 3,192
Posted By Ted
Does a trike put me on a collision course with traffic?


What's your thought, I'd be safer in the trike than on the road
tandem, or should I start planning my funerals? ;)

The whole problem here is that a trike takes up much more road space
and...
Forum: General March 27th 08, 03:35 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By Ted
GPS systems

On Mar 26, 11:02 pm, Ron Wallenfang wrote:
I've been wondering if I should get a GPS system for use on my more or
less annual long rides. I'm mostly interested in finding...
Forum: Techniques February 20th 08, 03:57 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 4
Views: 247
Posted By Ted
ice man

On Feb 19, 9:28 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Brian Sanderson wrote:
"max" wrote in message
...
Forum: General February 20th 08, 03:57 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Ted
ice man

On Feb 19, 9:28 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Brian Sanderson wrote:
"max" wrote in message
...
Forum: General January 28th 08, 05:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 51
Views: 1,914
Posted By Ted
How often do you fall ...... and why?

I try to remember to record my falls, but haven't really added them up
to get exact information, but I'm guessing that over the last 15
years, I've gone down about every 10,000 to 15,000...
Forum: General January 8th 08, 03:31 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 22
Views: 1,553
Posted By Ted
hip replacement --and cycling

It is not exactly what you are planning, but read this weeks
RoadBikeRider.com newsletter, Issue No. 324 - 01/03/08. Ed broke his
hip last summer and is still not on the bike, but Jim hasn't missed...
Forum: General January 2nd 08, 03:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By Ted
OT: consensual pedophilia is ok

On Jan 1, 3:58 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Pat ? wrote:
"do the research" If you have engaged in consensual sexual conduct with a
minor and have
not...
Forum: Techniques January 2nd 08, 03:04 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech, rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By Ted
Handlebar Mount For GPS - Suggestions?

I have a Garmin Etrex Vista CX. It has a handlebar mount. I love
it. I, by mistake, originally purchased the topo maps of the USA and
did not like them; they do not have all the streets on them...
Forum: General January 2nd 08, 03:04 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech, rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By Ted
Handlebar Mount For GPS - Suggestions?

I have a Garmin Etrex Vista CX. It has a handlebar mount. I love
it. I, by mistake, originally purchased the topo maps of the USA and
did not like them; they do not have all the streets on them...
Forum: General December 23rd 07, 04:02 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 32
Views: 1,341
Posted By Ted
Annual Road Find Thread

So how about the rest of you, what did you pick up [1] this
year?
I found a very nice Craftsman adjustable wrench, 12 inches or so, in
the middle of the street. I had to hold up traffic to get...
Forum: General December 2nd 07, 02:48 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 8
Views: 657
Posted By Ted
Can an Auto shop paint a frame?

I assume part of the objective is using good paint. If I wanted it
all one color and brought it in with the open tubes plugged up would
it work? Maybe tape the lugs. If I got them to do it in...
Forum: General November 29th 07, 02:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By Ted
TDF Champions versus Wife

Comparison 3: Hip Replacement

Floyd Landis had a hip replaced.

Susan's about to have a hip replaced.

Landis messed up his hip by falling off his bike and then letting the screws
...
Forum: General November 9th 07, 03:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Ted
Drinking and riding.

What gives with this guy's top tube; has he done this before?
http://www.break.com/index/why-you-shouldnt-drink-and-bike.html
Ted.
Forum: General November 5th 07, 02:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 19
Views: 911
Posted By Ted
The incredible bicycle (today's diary rambling)

If anyone told me 35 years ago when I was in high school that I would
be able to ride over 100 miles in one day, (and actually be tempted to
ride a little more), or that anyone could, for that...
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