"Ken" <kcmarcet-dispose-trash@hotpop.com> wrote in message news:115d9d9khm0oo13@corp.supernews.com...>A brief history of bikes I have had:
1) a Big Wheel - I probably looked a lot like this: http://jayandcarissa.com/wedding/stuff/pics/jay-bigwheel.png 2) a red metal tricycle (or did I get this one first? can't remember) 3) a used Diamond Back with training wheels (at first) and a coaster brake 4) a used Diamond Back (larger) - single speed with hand brakes 5) a Motiv from Sam's Club (surprisingly, I still have this one. It gets me around campus and lives outside in the weather.) 6) a Raleigh M-30 - stolen from driveway at home 7) a Raleigh M-30 - stolen from a bike rack on campus (and taught me the value of a cable lock (none)) 8) a Marin Bobcat Trail - lives in my room and goes out for rides around the city or mountain biking 9) ?? (looking for a replacement for the Motiv before it kills me (the center-pull brakes usually don't stop much at all, which is interesting enough, but the other day the front one decided to grab unexpectedly and threw me over the handlebars), the frame is too small, and the bottom bracket is so worn out I'm expecting the whole assembly to fall out on the street)
"Scott Ehardt" <SCEhardt--((REM@VE))--SCEhardt.com> wrote in message news:_1C5e.29$gB4.6@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...> "Ken" <kcmarcet-dispose-trash@hotpop.com> wrote in message> news:115d9d9khm0oo13@corp.supernews.com...> >A brief history of bikes I have had:>
1) a Big Wheel - I probably looked a lot like this:> http://jayandcarissa.com/wedding/stuff/pics/jay-bigwheel.png> 2) a red metal tricycle (or did I get this one first? can't remember)> 3) a used Diamond Back with training wheels (at first) and a coaster brake> 4) a used Diamond Back (larger) - single speed with hand brakes> 5) a Motiv from Sam's Club (surprisingly, I still have this one. It gets
around campus and lives outside in the weather.)> 6) a Raleigh M-30 - stolen from driveway at home> 7) a Raleigh M-30 - stolen from a bike rack on campus (and taught me the> value of a cable lock (none))> 8) a Marin Bobcat Trail - lives in my room and goes out for rides around
city or mountain biking> 9) ?? (looking for a replacement for the Motiv before it kills me (the> center-pull brakes usually don't stop much at all, which is interesting> enough, but the other day the front one decided to grab unexpectedly and> threw me over the handlebars), the frame is too small, and the bottom> bracket is so worn out I'm expecting the whole assembly to fall out on the> street)>
"Scott Ehardt" <SCEhardt--((REM@VE))--SCEhardt.com> wrote in message news:_1C5e.29$gB4.6@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...>
5) a Motiv from Sam's Club (surprisingly, I still have this
one. It gets me> around campus and lives outside in the weather.)> 6) a Raleigh M-30 - stolen from driveway at home> 7) a Raleigh M-30 - stolen from a bike rack on campus (and taught me the> value of a cable lock (none))
I can see why there wasn't a third M-30!
9) ?? (looking for a replacement for the Motiv before it
kills me (the> center-pull brakes usually don't stop much at all, which is interesting> enough, but the other day the front one decided to grab unexpectedly and> threw me over the handlebars), the frame is too small, and the bottom> bracket is so worn out I'm expecting the whole assembly to fall out on the> street)> You definitely need a replacement for this bike. You seem to be on/near a campus, which is probably shutting down soon. Students will be graduating and, say to say, forgetting much of what they knew about using a bicycle for everyday transportation. Would it work to place a few "Wanted to Buy" ads around, and see if there's somebody who would rather sell you his bike cheaply than figure out how to get it home?
"Mike Kruger" <mikekr@mousepotato.com> wrote in message news:1113063692.18b2ea02d12784183d975a6aba9d18c4@teranews...>> 9) ?? (looking for a replacement for the Motiv before it> kills me (the>> center-pull brakes usually don't stop much at all, which is> interesting>> enough, but the other day the front one decided to grab> unexpectedly and>> threw me over the handlebars), the frame is too small, and> the bottom>> bracket is so worn out I'm expecting the whole assembly to> fall out on the>> street)>>
You definitely need a replacement for this bike.> You seem to be on/near a campus, which is probably shutting> down soon. Students will be graduating and, say to say,> forgetting much of what they knew about using a bicycle for> everyday transportation.> Would it work to place a few "Wanted to Buy" ads around, and> see if there's somebody who would rather sell you his bike> cheaply than figure out how to get it home?>
It wouldn't be hard to do better than the Motiv.
True, and I might try this. The problem is most bikes sold around campus are the Wal-Mart type which (like the Motiv) are too small for me. I'm hoping for a higher quality replacement to use for all my city riding, on and off campus.
"Peter Cole" <peter_cole@comcast.net> wrote in message news:1113137988.206458.278540@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...>
Ken wrote:> > A brief history of bikes I have had:> <long snip>>
This strikes me as so sad. I hope you get a nice bike before you're too> old to enjoy it.>
Yeah I have had some real trash. Actually, the Western Flyer, for as old and ugly and out of date as it is, is a good around town ride. And the the more I ride it, the more I like it. *old* depends on what you want to consider old? I see plenty of people probably into thier early 60's riding around and lots of them riding faster than me! So I don't think there is such a thing as too *old*. Look at Jack LeLane! Ken
I started with a trike too, fell off it one time, due to a faulty sidewalk and had a cast on my arm for 3 weeks. Candians typically didn't sue over such matters in 1965, so we dropped it, after letting the city know about this issue, it was fixed, but not until 1975.... I moved up to a 2 wheeler, 1 speed, 20" wheels had trainers for about 2 weeks, a few years later, was hit by a car once, but the only damage was a small dent in the top tube, and I was grounded for a week, moved to a 3 speed Raleigh, then around 1973 bought my first 10 speed, sold it to a neighbour in 1976 when I bought my Sekine road bike, bright red, Shimano gears, everything nice and light, cost me $400, a small fortune at the time, rode all summer, usually put it in the basement in the winter, to do maintenance on it. Except for 1981, when I took it with me to college, on the train, the conductor, a jolly old fellow named Chester, said "Where you gonna put that?", my reply "Luggage rack, and you just offered to help". The train is gone, Chester is gone, the Sekine is gone, sold in 1985 when I moved and didn't have space for it anymore. Haven't ridden since, but I want to get a bike again, and start riding again.....
"Peter Cole" <peter_cole@comcast.net> wrote in message news:1113149530.411855.164920@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...>
Ken wrote:>
Look at Jack LeLane!>
I'd rather not, actually.>
LOL yeah but still he is well into his 90's and looks like he is in his 60's. Oh yeah and if you feel bad about me not having a *good* bike you can paypal me any donations that you would like. Remember no donation is too large! Ken
"Ken" <kcmarcet-dispose-trash@hotpop.com> wrote in message news:115j8bvs3g3gf90@corp.supernews.com...>
"Gooserider" <nopway@mousepotato.com> wrote in message> news:y9d6e.55557$Fz.23313@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...> > 1) A red tricycle(didn't we all)> > 2) A Big Wheel> > 3) A Marx Green Machine---the coolest thing ever! Loved doing spinouts
the driveway.>
Oh yeah I forgot about mine like the *green machine*!
Huffy reissued it last year. Too bad I'm too big for it or I'd buy one again. > > 14) Ibex Corrida flat bar road bike. Got it at a 50% discount and it's> been> > a great townie/grocery getter/commuter.> >
I have been hearing alot about Ibex, but probably too pricey for me.
What kind of bike are you seeking? Ibex is very affordable, and I've been pleased with mine. I got it at the end of the year and paid $299. Normal list was $600. I think they have road bikes with downtube shifters for less than $600.
"Gooserider" <nopway@mousepotato.com> wrote in message news:ZWi6e.57165$Fz.6064@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...>
"Ken" <kcmarcet-dispose-trash@hotpop.com> wrote in message> news:115j8bvs3g3gf90@corp.supernews.com...> >
"Gooserider" <nopway@mousepotato.com> wrote in message> > news:y9d6e.55557$Fz.23313@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...> > > 1) A red tricycle(didn't we all)> > > 2) A Big Wheel> > > 3) A Marx Green Machine---the coolest thing ever! Loved doing spinouts> in> > > the driveway.> >
Oh yeah I forgot about mine like the *green machine*!>
Huffy reissued it last year. Too bad I'm too big for it or I'd buy one> again. > > > 14) Ibex Corrida flat bar road bike. Got it at a 50% discount and it's> > been> > > a great townie/grocery getter/commuter.> > >
I have been hearing alot about Ibex, but probably too pricey for me.>
What kind of bike are you seeking? Ibex is very affordable, and I've been> pleased with mine. I got it at the end of the year and paid $299. Normal> list was $600. I think they have road bikes with downtube shifters for
less> than $600.> Well I just looked at the ibex website, and I thought I had read that they were more in the price range of a serotta. But if the entry level bike 3300 classic? starts at $399 that is a good starting point for someone like me to get into a better bike. Ken
"Ken" <kcmarcet-dispose-trash@hotpop.com> wrote in message news:115krk6g3qbdb11@corp.supernews.com...>
"Gooserider" <nopway@mousepotato.com> wrote in message> news:ZWi6e.57165$Fz.6064@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...> >
"Ken" <kcmarcet-dispose-trash@hotpop.com> wrote in message> > news:115j8bvs3g3gf90@corp.supernews.com...> > >
"Gooserider" <nopway@mousepotato.com> wrote in message> > > news:y9d6e.55557$Fz.23313@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...> > > > 1) A red tricycle(didn't we all)> > > > 2) A Big Wheel> > > > 3) A Marx Green Machine---the coolest thing ever! Loved doing
spinouts> > in> > > > the driveway.> > >
Oh yeah I forgot about mine like the *green machine*!> >
Huffy reissued it last year. Too bad I'm too big for it or I'd buy one> > again. > > > > 14) Ibex Corrida flat bar road bike. Got it at a 50% discount and
it's> > > been> > > > a great townie/grocery getter/commuter.> > > >
I have been hearing alot about Ibex, but probably too pricey for me.> >
What kind of bike are you seeking? Ibex is very affordable, and I've
been> > pleased with mine. I got it at the end of the year and paid $299. Normal> > list was $600. I think they have road bikes with downtube shifters for> less> > than $600.> >
Well I just looked at the ibex website, and I thought I had read that they> were more in the price range of a serotta. But if the entry level bike
3300> classic? starts at $399 that is a good starting point for someone like me
get into a better bike.> Ken
Oh no, they're nowhere near Serotta. They're generic Taiwanese frames, but that's way better than Chinese or a 'mart bike.
"Gooserider" <nopway@mousepotato.com> wrote in message news:iXC6e.38776$Pc.26627@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...>
"Ken" <kcmarcet-dispose-trash@hotpop.com> wrote in message> news:115krk6g3qbdb11@corp.supernews.com...> >
"Gooserider" <nopway@mousepotato.com> wrote in message> > news:ZWi6e.57165$Fz.6064@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...> > >
"Ken" <kcmarcet-dispose-trash@hotpop.com> wrote in message> > > news:115j8bvs3g3gf90@corp.supernews.com...> > > >
"Gooserider" <nopway@mousepotato.com> wrote in message> > > > news:y9d6e.55557$Fz.23313@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...> > > > > 1) A red tricycle(didn't we all)> > > > > 2) A Big Wheel> > > > > 3) A Marx Green Machine---the coolest thing ever! Loved doing> spinouts> > > in> > > > > the driveway.> > > >
Oh yeah I forgot about mine like the *green machine*!> > >
Huffy reissued it last year. Too bad I'm too big for it or I'd buy one> > > again. > > > > > 14) Ibex Corrida flat bar road bike. Got it at a 50% discount and> it's> > > > been> > > > > a great townie/grocery getter/commuter.> > > > >
I have been hearing alot about Ibex, but probably too pricey for me.> > >
What kind of bike are you seeking? Ibex is very affordable, and I've> been> > > pleased with mine. I got it at the end of the year and paid $299.
Normal> > > list was $600. I think they have road bikes with downtube shifters for> > less> > > than $600.> > >
Well I just looked at the ibex website, and I thought I had read that
they> > were more in the price range of a serotta. But if the entry level bike> 3300> > classic? starts at $399 that is a good starting point for someone like
get into a better bike.> > Ken>
Oh no, they're nowhere near Serotta. They're generic Taiwanese frames, but> that's way better than Chinese or a 'mart bike.
Well better than a *mart* bike! Thats not saying much! But they *look* okay. Ken
