Someone take Bob's bike!

by **kingstonlake** 2015-04-22, 13:03

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trek-recalls-nearly-1-million-bikes-after-rider-paralyzed/ar-AAbvbk0

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 13:07

I saw that Trek had a major recall.. that's wild. One of the best bike companies in the world and definitely the premium bike company in the States.

Fortunately, I don't have a Trek - I used to, though. I have two Specialized, an old skool Bianchi (which is sweet), a Raleigh.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 13:16

I do appreciate your concern and that you're advocating for someone taking my bike.. there certainly are people (mainly at the other, lesser board - full of "Spartans") who might proclaim "quick - someone get Bob a Trek"!!

by CheesySpartan 2015-04-22, 13:50

Robert J Sakimano wrote:I saw that Trek had a major recall.. that's wild. One of the best bike companies in the world and definitely the premium bike company in the States.

Fortunately, I don't have a Trek - I used to, though. I have two Specialized, an old skool Bianchi (which is sweet), a Raleigh.

Someone take Bob's bike! Toto-returns-home-to-dorothy-in-the-wizard-of-oz-1939-2

I hope you have a basket attachment on each one for Mrs. Sak's dog???

by CheesySpartan 2015-04-22, 13:52

Robert J Sakimano wrote:I do appreciate your concern and that you're advocating for someone taking my bike.. there certainly are people (mainly at the other, lesser board - full of "Spartans") who might proclaim "quick - someone get Bob a Trek"!!

BTW, Quick someone get Bob...

by **Giant Moose** 2015-04-22, 13:56

Bob is starting to remind me more and more of Calvin's dad.

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 13:57

CheesySpartan wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:I saw that Trek had a major recall.. that's wild. One of the best bike companies in the world and definitely the premium bike company in the States.

Fortunately, I don't have a Trek - I used to, though. I have two Specialized, an old skool Bianchi (which is sweet), a Raleigh.

I hope you have a basket attachment on each one for Mrs. Sak's dog???

that's a picture of me bringing the dog over to your house for a lengthy stay..

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 13:59

Giant Moose wrote:Bob is starting to remind me more and more of Calvin's dad.

luckily I've never had a major crash.. I've gone down on the single-track trails a few times.. never anything on the road - mainly rednecks who fly past about 3 feet away at 60 mph.

I did have a moment once in North Carolina where I was descending fairly fast (this was when I was young and dumb.. as opposed to being old and stupid) where I hit a wet patch on the road and my back tire fishtailed a little. I remember it literally taking my breath.

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-22, 14:13

Robert J Sakimano wrote:I saw that Trek had a major recall.. that's wild. One of the best bike companies in the world and definitely the premium bike company in the States.

Fortunately, I don't have a Trek - I used to, though. I have two Specialized, an old skool Bianchi (which is sweet), a Raleigh.

I'm very disappointed that you don't have a Schwinn from back when they were made in the USA

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 14:15

The Pantry wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:I saw that Trek had a major recall.. that's wild. One of the best bike companies in the world and definitely the premium bike company in the States.

Fortunately, I don't have a Trek - I used to, though. I have two Specialized, an old skool Bianchi (which is sweet), a Raleigh.

I'm very disappointed that you don't have a Schwinn from back when they were made in the USA

I may have had one when I was a kid..

by **Turtleneck** 2015-04-22, 14:36

Robert J Sakimano wrote: definitely the premium bike company in the States.

I have one bike. A Cannondale from 1997. Rides great to this day. I'm not sure I put Trek ahead based on my limited experience on Trek bikes.

Edit: Maybe not as American as I thought...

by **Rocinante** 2015-04-22, 14:38

The Pantry wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:I saw that Trek had a major recall.. that's wild. One of the best bike companies in the world and definitely the premium bike company in the States.

Fortunately, I don't have a Trek - I used to, though. I have two Specialized, an old skool Bianchi (which is sweet), a Raleigh.

I'm very disappointed that you don't have a Schwinn from back when they were made in the USA

I still have a 1999 Schwinn Moab 3 that I just keep around. Still a great bike, but I ride my specialized mostly. I keep hearing that it's a collector's item because it was from just before they were bought by Dorel. I never looked into it though.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 14:43

Turtleneck wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote: definitely the premium bike company in the States.

I have one bike. A Cannondale from 1997. Rides great to this day. I'm not sure I put Trek ahead based on my limited experience on Trek bikes.

Edit: Maybe not as American as I thought...

I was shopping around a year ago or so for a new mountain bike and I've always wanted a Cannondale. When I was really heavy into cycling years ago - and then triathlons - Cannondale was the gold standard, at least with some guys I was riding with.

I ended up going with a Specialized.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 14:46

Rocinante wrote:
The Pantry wrote:I'm very disappointed that you don't have a Schwinn from back when they were made in the USA

I still have a 1999 Schwinn Moab 3 that I just keep around. Still a great bike, but I ride my specialized mostly. I keep hearing that it's a collector's item because it was from just before they were bought by Dorel. I never looked into it though.

I love bikes.. I love the simplicity of them - even the more high-end bikes with expensive components - are still very simple machines. I've got a handful of old frames, components, etc in my basement - for no good reason, really - I just don't want to get rid of them. I watch American Pickers some in hopes that they'll do entire episode on bike.. Someone take Bob's bike! 502811600

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-22, 14:52

Rocinante wrote:
The Pantry wrote:
I'm very disappointed that you don't have a Schwinn from back when they were made in the USA

I still have a 1999 Schwinn Moab 3 that I just keep around. Still a great bike, but I ride my specialized mostly. I keep hearing that it's a collector's item because it was from just before they were bought by Dorel. I never looked into it though.

Have a '95 Crisscross. Looks like this but without fenders. Very distinctive handlebars.

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by **kingstonlake** 2015-04-22, 15:01

Schwinn Varsity, bitches.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 15:03

kingstonlake wrote:Schwinn Varsity, bitches.

by **Turtleneck** 2015-04-22, 15:10

The Pantry wrote:
Rocinante wrote:

I still have a 1999 Schwinn Moab 3 that I just keep around. Still a great bike, but I ride my specialized mostly. I keep hearing that it's a collector's item because it was from just before they were bought by Dorel. I never looked into it though.
Have a '95 Crisscross. Looks like this but without fenders. Very distinctive handlebars.

Clean your kitchen. And while we are at it, charge your phone.

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-22, 15:15

kingstonlake wrote:Schwinn Varsity, bitches.

Varsity's and Collegiates were for the poors. Ballers rode Continentals

by Guest 2015-04-22, 15:27

Robert J Sakimano wrote:I saw that Trek had a major recall.. that's wild. One of the best bike companies in the world and definitely the premium bike company in the States.

Nope, just more greedy Corporatistas.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-22, 15:29

LooseGoose wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:I saw that Trek had a major recall.. that's wild. One of the best bike companies in the world and definitely the premium bike company in the States.

Nope, just more greedy Corporatistas.

my opinion is that they make the best bikes made in America. You're certainly welcome to your own.

by CheesySpartan 2015-04-22, 16:05

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:

Nope, just more greedy Corporatistas.
my opinion is that they make the best bikes made in America. You're certainly welcome to your own.

Except most Trek bikes are made in China now...though their headquarters are still here in WI.

by **Jake from State Farm** 2015-04-22, 19:13

This was my Schwinn: Someone take Bob's bike! 8c2e6ba129e15c1e657cc0bff280a87f

by **kingstonlake** 2015-04-22, 20:29

The Pantry wrote:
kingstonlake wrote:Schwinn Varsity, bitches.
Varsity's and Collegiates were for the poors. Ballers rode Continentals

Pfft moderate functional upgrades at 3x the price.

by Rodeo Burger 2015-04-22, 20:41

The Pantry wrote:
kingstonlake wrote:Schwinn Varsity, bitches.
Varsity's and Collegiates were for the poors. Ballers rode Continentals

Me and my sky blue Varsity would like you to go fuck yourself. Btw, I upgraded to the foam grips on the entire handle bar, so I had plenty of swag.

by **kingstonlake** 2015-04-22, 20:50

Rodeo Burger wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Varsity's and Collegiates were for the poors. Ballers rode Continentals

Me and my sky blue Varsity would like you to go fuck yourself. Btw, I upgraded to the foam grips on the entire handle bar, so I had plenty of swag.

I ruled the neighborhood with my side baskets delivering the flint journal.

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-22, 21:01

kingstonlake wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Varsity's and Collegiates were for the poors. Ballers rode Continentals

Pfft moderate functional upgrades at 3x the price.

3x? Your memory is cloudy. Center-pull brakes alone were worth the maybe $60-80 upgrade.

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-22, 21:06

Rodeo Burger wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Varsity's and Collegiates were for the poors. Ballers rode Continentals

Me and my sky blue Varsity would like you to go fuck yourself. Btw, I upgraded to the foam grips on the entire handle bar, so I had plenty of swag.

Had a sweet dark metallic copper Continental. It looked even better after mangling the fork in a head-on crash on the Tundra (long story). The Schwinn shop on GR only had a chrome replacement fork available.

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