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by TravelinMan 2014-06-11, 08:59

I don't know much about either, really. I just wanted a place to be sarcastic to Bobby Sak in retaliation for the gun thread. Razz

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2014-06-11, 09:03

literally just poured some granola in my Greek yogurt..

oh - and a Specialized ProEvo Rockhopper.. 29er.

by **Phil McCrackin** 2014-06-11, 15:23

Fuji Tahoe Pro 29er and a Cannondale CAAD X cyclocross bike.
Yes, I ride my cross bike on singletracks, because I'm a bad ass.

by Dolph Ziggler 2014-06-11, 15:29

If you outlaw mountain bikes, only outlaws will have mountain bikes.

by **tGreenWay** 2014-06-11, 15:36

Mountain bikes don't kill people; people who can't stop eating granola kills people.

by Gus Chiggins 2014-06-11, 15:41

Dolph Ziggler wrote:If you outlaw mountain bikes, only outlaws will have mountain bikes.

The only way to stop mountain biking is more mountain bikes!

by **Phil McCrackin** 2014-06-11, 15:47

Gus Chiggins wrote:

The only way to stop mountain biking is more mountain bikes!

Shouldn't we be blaming the mountains? Aren't they the real problem here?

by **AMwood** 2014-06-11, 16:26

gary fisher x-caliber 29er. i also own a kahr 45 caliber. i sort of like calibers.

and... tOfficial mountain bike and granola thread Bear_arms_xlarge

by **Rocinante** 2014-06-11, 16:27

And it’s not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to mountain bikes or granola or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-gun sentiment or anti-redneck sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.

-Barack Obama, 2015.

by Larry Kazamias 2014-06-11, 16:37

AMwood wrote:gary fisher x-caliber 29er. i also own a kahr 45 caliber. i sort of like calibers.

and...

Ah, I see, he has bear arms

by Herbie Green 2014-06-11, 17:58

Kids today are a bunch of wussies. I didn't even get a bike with gears until I was in junior high and that was a Scwinn Varsity 10 speed. I rode that thing around the neighborhood all the time. Without a helmet. We would meet at the school and play things like smear the queer. Try jumping up and down curbs on one of those things.
We used to build these big jumps at the bottom of a hill. One day I wiped out bad and came home bloodied with a mangled front wheel. And for that my dad beat my bruised ass. I had to do chores for 50 cents an hour. And you know what? I deserved it. And I learned something. I worked my ass of nonstop until I had enough to get it fixed. How else was I going to get to practice? It is not like nowadays where mom carts kids around town while their fat asses sit in the back seat eating french fries and playing video games.
Then one day you forget to give junior his Ritalin and he takes off on his fancy mountain bike without a helmet and smashes his skull. But that is OK because you have Obama Care now.

by **Phil McCrackin** 2014-06-11, 17:59

Herbie Green wrote:Kids today are a bunch of wussies. I didn't even get a bike with gears until I was in junior high and that was a Scwinn Varsity 10 speed. I rode that thing around the neighborhood all the time. Without a helmet. We would meet at the school and play things like smear the queer. Try jumping up and down curbs on one of those things.
We used to build these big jumps at the bottom of a hill. One day I wiped out bad and came home bloodied with a mangled front wheel. And for that my dad beat my bruised ass. I had to do chores for 50 cents an hour. And you know what? I deserved it. And I learned something. I worked my ass of nonstop until I had enough to get it fixed. How else was I going to get to practice? It is not like nowadays where mom carts kids around town while their fat asses sit in the back seat eating french fries and playing video games.
Then one day you forget to give junior his Ritalin and he takes off on his fancy mountain bike without a helmet and smashes his skull. But that is OK because you have Obama Care now.

Your reputation should be higher than 1.

by **Rocinante** 2014-06-11, 18:50

Phil McCrackin wrote:

Your reputation should be higher than 1.

It's 2 now so you got your wish.

by **AMwood** 2014-06-11, 18:52

Rocinante wrote:

It's 2 now so you got your wish.

i gave him one and it's still at 2.

by **Rocinante** 2014-06-11, 18:55

AMwood wrote:

i gave him one and it's still at 2.

No it's not.

by **AMwood** 2014-06-11, 19:09

Rocinante wrote:

No it's not.

i know you are but what am i?

by **Rocinante** 2014-06-11, 19:14

AMwood wrote:

i know you are but what am i?

I have a boner.

by Herbie Green 2014-06-11, 19:18

Thanks guys. I didn't know if I still had it or not. On the other board my reputation has been reduced to "Scum Troll".

by Brock Middlebrook 2014-09-25, 21:56

AMwood wrote:gary fisher x-caliber 29er. i also own a kahr 45 caliber. i sort of like calibers.

and...

Nice. I went with the Trek Superfly 9
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and S&W M&P 40c
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by Brock Middlebrook 2014-09-25, 21:58

Do any of you BAs mountain bike in West MI? I think it'd be fun to start a "ride night" once a week. PM if interested.

by Guest 2014-09-25, 22:28

Brock Middlebrook wrote:Do any of you BAs mountain bike in West MI? I think it'd be fun to start a "ride night" once a week. PM if interested.

Will someone provide granola?

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2014-09-26, 08:05

Brock Middlebrook wrote:Do any of you BAs mountain bike in West MI? I think it'd be fun to start a "ride night" once a week. PM if interested.

would be a good time if I lived in west Michigan..

pretty much, once summer is over (June-August on my calendar), I can only get to the trails on the weekends. Otherwise, it's pretty much running and road cycling for me.

by tTito 2014-09-26, 11:52

Trek 930
Glock 17,19,20sf,21sf,22,29,30,32,33,34,42

by Brock Middlebrook 2014-09-26, 12:22

Robert J Sakimano wrote:would be a good time if I lived in west Michigan..

pretty much, once summer is over (June-August on my calendar), I can only get to the trails on the weekends. Otherwise, it's pretty much running and road cycling for me.

That's a shame, it would be fun. There are several very good trails over here. This time of year is great for riding, except in the state game area.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2014-09-26, 13:27

Brock Middlebrook wrote:

That's a shame, it would be fun. There are several very good trails over here. This time of year is great for riding, except in the state game area.

yeah - maybe we can organize something at some point.

I was out Saturday morning on a trail - a state game area - only heard 3-4 shots fairly far away. Was at the same trail one year and it sounded like I was riding through Kabul - turned around and got the hell outta there.

by Guest 2014-09-26, 14:22

Robert J Sakimano wrote:yeah - maybe we can organize something at some point.

I was out Saturday morning on a trail - a state game area - only heard 3-4 shots fairly far away. Was at the same trail one year and it sounded like I was riding through Kabul - turned around and got the hell outta there.

Next time you go biking around hunting season it would be a good idea to leave your ear muffs at home.

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2014-09-26, 14:23

LooseGoose wrote:

Next time you go biking around hunting season it would be a good idea to leave your ear muffs at home.

that is way too masculine for me..

by tTito 2014-09-26, 14:28

Robert J Sakimano wrote:yeah - maybe we can organize something at some point.

I was out Saturday morning on a trail - a state game area - only heard 3-4 shots fairly far away. Was at the same trail one year and it sounded like I was riding through Kabul - turned around and got the hell outta there.

You should dress up in a deer suit (one with big antlers) and ride around the State game area on November 15.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2014-09-26, 14:30

tTito wrote:

You should dress up in a deer suit (one with big antlers) and ride around the State game area on November 15.

sure - I can do that.

by **AMwood** 2014-09-26, 14:40

Brock Middlebrook wrote:

That's a shame, it would be fun. There are several very good trails over here. This time of year is great for riding, except in the state game area.

i'd ride with you if i wasn't in such incredibly shitty shape at the moment.

by Brock Middlebrook 2014-09-26, 15:10

AMwood wrote:

i'd ride with you if i wasn't in such incredibly shitty shape at the moment.

I've seen you ride, you've got talent

We should go shoot guns then

by **AMwood** 2014-09-26, 15:43

Brock Middlebrook wrote:

I've seen you ride, you've got talent

We should go shoot guns then

i'm just about that fat right now. let me know when you want to shoot. i'm currently single so my time is wide open.

by Guest 2016-01-22, 16:08

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2016-01-22, 16:20

Most random bump ever.

by Guest 2016-01-22, 17:07

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:Most random bump ever.

Sorry man, I saw that picture and couldn't decide which of my very good friends it was - gHost or BobS. Perhaps you can help?

by **Son of Sparta** 2016-01-22, 17:08

Schwinn Stingray, bell, and handlebar streamers

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by **Nordic** 2020-08-05, 01:56

My kid has commandeered my bike, her's is a POS. Mine is not much better, but serviceable.

I either need to get her a new ride or me a new ride. What do you recommend? Casual suburban rider. But still want a mountain bike for the odd trail ride. And I still wanna look cool, like dudes that drive pickups on their commute.

I don't need anything special and not looking to break the bank. She is 5-8 and strong enough to handle a bigger rig. I check in a c-hair under 6-4 and 220ish (hard 'ish' right now). What size and brands should I look at for either of us? I'm pretty clueless when it comes to bicycles.

by **CORNER BLITZ** 2020-08-05, 02:39

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2020/07/15/detroit-bikes-brings-schwinn-production-back-united-states/3251266001/

Get you a Detroit Schwinn

by **Floyd Robertson** 2020-08-05, 07:26

Nordic wrote:My kid has commandeered my bike, her's is a POS. Mine is not much better, but serviceable.

I either need to get her a new ride or me a new ride. What do you recommend? Casual suburban rider. But still want a mountain bike for the odd trail ride. And I still wanna look cool, like dudes that drive pickups on their commute.

I don't need anything special and not looking to break the bank. She is 5-8 and strong enough to handle a bigger rig. I check in a c-hair under 6-4 and 220ish (hard 'ish' right now). What size and brands should I look at for either of us? I'm pretty clueless when it comes to bicycles.

Here's my advice. Go to a local retailer that carries a few different brands. Try to go at an off time when it's not so busy. Let the owner or knowledgeable salesperson spend time educating you and helping pick the right size for your needs. If you feel like taking short drive, check out Stony Creek bike in Washington on Van Dyke and talk to Ken. Now, the only problem with my suggestion is that every retailer's stock is depleted or non-existent, so test drives are impossible. Wait until February or March.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2020-08-05, 08:15

I'd say that's pretty good advice.

I used to be more of a technical nerd who could outline all of the latest specs, but I'm kinda past that point about pretty much anything (except music) in my life. Even the most recent bike I bought, I reached out to a buddy of mine who is a sponsored cyclist for ideas. He asked how much I wanted to spend and sent me 3-4 recommendations.

Floyd's right - a lot of shops are experiencing sales through the roof. Not only typical summertime interest/spike in sales, but also the pandemic has people spending a lot more time outside (which is a good thing). Saw an article not too long ago that a lot of bike shops are pretty barren.

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