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Bike thief gets caught

2009-09-14T00:10:39Z

"Dont steal bikes, Bro". video

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2009/09/nyc_thief_gets_his.php

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Does your dog ride too?

2009-06-30T00:53:46Z

Mine does...Kira my rat terrier rides in a milk crate that is hose clamped to handlebar and a tuff bungee around frame. Its mounted on my 2005 specializd P2 which is basically stock except I put a fat cruiser seat on it (and my ass still hurts, I need a bark-a-lounger( pun intended)!! we ride a few miles to work everyday ...any other pirates take thier faithful crew aboard when riding?

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Critical Ass

2009-06-06T22:08:45Z

Who wants to do this? Yesterday was hot in NYC. Bonus: everytime I have ridden naked, nobody has gotten angry with me and tried to run me down; nor were any children frightened; and strangely enough, not a single ambulance needed to be where I was.

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An unusual Mt Bike

2009-06-06T20:58:04Z

I have had the pleasure the past four days to totally build an old mt Bike from scratch starting with a 25 year old Cro-moly Schwinn Frame!
I was amazed at how SOLID and nice riding a Bike I could build with totally SCRAP parts from very OLD bikes!
Pocatello Idaho has something called "Poky Free Bikes" where you can show up...and build up ANY old bike you find in "the pile" in town donated space in an old maintainance garage here in town! I also volunteered to help with this "unique Bicycle shop" three days a week and I Love hanging out with other bike builders!
My Mt Bike consist's of:
An old Schwinn Cro-moly frame and fork
a Mix 'n match of brake,derailleur and other parts,some most likley as old as the mid 1980's and this old built-up bike rides as nice as some production bike shop models Iv'e bought in the last ten years!
The frame was so old the handlebar stem and seatpost were "fused" to the frame(somebody forgot the GREASE!) but they were the right height so I didn't care!
I will include a Photo of this awesome 'OLD" Bike within a few days as I just brought it home tonight!
I just wanted to share the experience of building a nice bike from a "scrap heap".

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I fixed my bike!

2009-04-19T17:53:49Z

...and rode up the hills and down the hills and made vrum-vrum sounds until I got to the park and drank an organic beer :)

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oil alternatives?

2009-04-17T04:34:46Z

so i´m on my first bike tour riding with my girlfriend through portugal.
it´s been raining a bit here and the bikes are always outside and the chain n cogs are getting quite squeeky.

are there any alternatives to the regualr chain oil u get from the stores? i was thinking olive oil as this is the land flowing in olive oil, but not sure...

so any suggestions boom

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Any Bay Area bicyclist want to do some stoned riding with me?

2009-03-20T19:04:31Z

we can have a picnic!

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gear?...

2009-02-14T17:27:10Z

what kind of gear/accessories for biking is most important for you, and what do you use??
like lights?
mirror?
pump?

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bikepirate gear

2009-01-23T22:00:31Z

i posted a picture in the gallery
fetish gear & jewellery made from bike parts

spoke nipple necklace
chain section and tire bracelets
arm guard and armband of tire and tube parts

my keychain has a shifter handle cut with a notch to remove bottle caps
bike peeps in eastvan make lots of cool stuff out of bike parts
and have bike tattoos

how about you?

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looking for creative mutant bike designers

2008-12-31T00:48:37Z

ECCENTRIC BICYCLE SHOP AND COMMUNITY CENTER IS SEEKING BIKE ARTISTS TO COMMISSION A BICYCLE SNOW PLOW AND OTHER ARTFUL BIKE CREATIONS
Looking to find someone who can create a functional bicycle snow plow. If you can create a mutant bicycle that is functional or know someone who can please have them contact us at bikejoan@gmail.com ANY PEDAL POWERED CONTRAPTIONS shoveling snow or otherwise artful bike creations are also appreciated. If you know some one who would love this job please spread the word. Were located in Brooklyn Ny and have a variety of used bikes and parts for sale and trade and available for mutant bike assembly. Thanks-Joan

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Video of cop pushing NYC Critical Mass rider off bike

2008-12-28T20:01:43Z

http://gothamist.com/2008/07/28/cop_caught_on_video_assaulting_cycl.php

Another Critical Mass ride, another stunning display of police brutality. Watch as one of New York's finest violently shoves a cyclist off his bicycle, launching him through the air to the curb at 46th street and Seventh Avenue during Friday night's monthly Critical Mass ride.

Although a judge ruled in 2006 that the monthly Critical Mass bicycle rides could proceed without a permit, the NYPD's stance remains somewhat adversarial. Though the city has not been enforcing the controversial parade permit law when it comes to Critical Mass, police have been ticketing cyclists during the ride for such infractions as not having the required lights.

A representative for TIMES UP! tells us that the cyclist in this video was arrested, held for 26 hours, and charged with attempted assault and resisting arrest. One other cyclist was ticketed Friday night for riding outside the bike lane, which is not actually illegal and often necessary, considering how popular bike lanes are for double parking.

UPDATE: MyFoxNY that the police officer in the video--22-year-old Patrick Pogan--has been stripped of his badge and gun and the NYPD has "placed the unidentified officer on desk duty pending the outcome of a department investigation." The bicyclist, Christopher Long, has not commented, but his lawyer said, "The video speaks for itself."

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to paint or not to paint my bike

2008-12-27T20:01:12Z

I'm and educator and the kids know I ride my bike to work daily. I get my bikes used off Craigslist and my main commuter bike is a mid 90's gary fisher mtb that is an aluminum frame. The bike has a bunch of scrapes and some rust spots on noticeable parts of the frame.

I have been riding the bike to work for over 2 years and it didn't bother me that my bike is a scraper, which is actually good because theft is rampant in the SF bay area. The bike is dialed in as a street commuter (brooks saddle, regular maint, slicks)and 'works great and I have no need to buy a new bike. Anyway, recently I had some students tell me that my bike is all jacked up due to the rust and scrapes.

I don't mind riding a bike with a torn up paint job, but I also want kids to get interested in biking and to know that you can be a bike rider and not wear all the spandex or have a 2K dollar bike. I try to love the ride, and the bike is just the tool to facilitate the ride. That being said, I'm considering painting the bike so it looks more attractive, just a little more pride in the ride so to speak mostly for the kids. So heres my questions:

1 If its an aluminum frame, is it really rust? Also, is it even worth it to repaint a 10-15 year old aluminum frame? With just street riding, how much longer would the frame last? I heard aluminum fatigues after a while, but I'm fairly nice to the bike. any thoughts on frame lifespan?

2 Should I even bother to paint the bike or just be content to ride a scraper?

3. If I dont paint the bike, I'm considering just throwing some black electrical tape and more stickers on the frame to cover up the worst spots. Should I try and clean up the rust( if it is rust) throw some primer down and then cover it up? Or is even going to matter on an aluminum frame bike?

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a small step closer to justice

2008-09-23T05:55:12Z

Critical Mass rider gets charges dropped

"http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/85508/charges-dropped-against-critical-mass-cyclist/Default.aspx?ap=1&Flash"

Now to see what happens to the cop, I'd love to see him made an example of.

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justice?

2008-08-12T07:39:04Z

from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/fashion/10bikewars.html

The anticyclist hostility even follows riders into court. Just ask a bike
lawyer. For as surely as night follows day, with more riders on the road,
there is a small but growing peloton of lawyers specializing in bike law,
usually representing injured cyclists.

Gary Brustin, a cyclist and California bike lawyer, said anticyclist
fervor makes jury selection daunting. "They are white-hot about us," Mr.
Brustin said. "They are seething." In California, bicycle plaintiffs lose
two out of three cases that go to trial.

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Quake City Rumble starts tomorrow night! July 3,2008

2008-07-02T18:23:37Z

6pm @ Benders 19th and South Van Ness San Francisco

Hope to see you all there!!!!!

for more info go to:
www.quakecityrumble.bravehost.com

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MS and my Messenger Heroine

2008-06-26T03:02:24Z

http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com/

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Come race with us!

2008-06-20T22:48:21Z

www. quakecityrumble. bravehost. com

QUAKE CITY RUMBLE V
July 3rd-6th 2008
San Francisco

QCR FREE HOUSING
If you are coming and you need a FREE place to stay with SAFE BICYCLE PARKING! Then send me your info and I will add you to the list!
If you have room to put up people and their rides please send me your info as well! Please include how many you can house, your name, email, phone # and address....I am the only person with this info for the QCR, and it will never be made public!
You can email me: anitathrill@gmail.com

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that first big ride

2008-05-22T11:42:17Z

Ive just found my first big local hill( unsure of grade, or length). I have been riding hills in classes ( hard!) but no real ones.
Im a novice rider but ok fitness( have chronic fatigue, but run around all day at work so not too bad).
Any good way to approach this? I need to get in shape to ride with a bunch 5- to 77 km( 22kmp),which includes a very long hill.

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snacks for cycling

2008-05-22T11:39:18Z

I cant eat grains( inc rice and corn) , sugar, tofu, eggs or yeast.:(.... allergies.
Ali I can eat is veggies, fruits, buckwheat, honey, beans and potatoes.
Any ideas?
I ride four days a week and man, it makes me hungry!

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Large Corrugated Pipe Wheels

2008-05-09T00:25:32Z

Some friends and I are into fashioning some mutant bikes. We want to make a trike with those amazing plastic corrugated pipe wheels.

Here's a look at a heavier duty, double-wide version using a car rim (click the "View Full Size Image [+]" link to really check it out). We need to go smaller and thinner without anything as big as a car rim of course:

http://cliffypop.com/galleryhop/2007/Stache/BurningMan2007-299.JPG

Problem is these pipes only come new in expensive 20 ft lengths. We probably need less than 3 ft.

Anyone have an idea about where to pick this pipe up for cheap? We've been calling around for scraps without much luck.

Would love any ideas for lightweight hubs and custom spoke ideas too. Thanks.

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HWY 101 bike trip- garberville, ca to vancouver, BC- month of august

2008-04-24T05:29:22Z

to any and all takers

i'm biking up the 101 from the humboldt redwoods to vancouver in august. not really in a rush, just want to hit up all the concrete skateparks and skateboard/ film while meeting random peeps.

hit me up if you're down

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One for friends & relatives about to begin commuting

2008-04-11T03:15:14Z

Check it. Share it with neophytes. Encourage an effective revolution.

Encourage.

http://bikehugger.com/2008/04/video_on_riding_safe_and_civil.htm

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upgrades??

2008-04-08T14:43:49Z

this is my bike....

http://www.marinbikes.com/bicycles_2007/html/bikes/bike_specs/specs_muirwoods.html

anyone suggest any upgrades?
how big are roadbike tires?, theses are only 26 i believe and im kinda regretting that.... otherwise i like the bike...

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Start Noticing Bicyclists - a demonstrative video

2008-03-16T04:48:31Z

How many passes does the white team make?

http://www.dothetest.co.uk/

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Bike Porn

2008-02-20T23:05:03Z

Here ya go ya scurvy mates.
http://bikeporntour.blogspot.com/2007/08/its-dirty-and-its-sweet-and-it-looks.html

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Sheldon Brown, Web's Cycling Guru, Dies

2008-02-10T22:05:54Z

http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/02/sheldon-brown-w.html

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where to find '79 schwinn cruiser chain guard?

2007-12-30T06:59:25Z

I have been checking the web with out any success and was wondering if people know where I might find a chain guard for a schwinn 1979 cruiser? the color doesn't matter at this point, I'm just looking for that specific part. Any suggestions on how to go about tracking that down would be helpful as well. thanks....

paul

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Bike powered music tour

2007-11-03T17:09:45Z

From their website:

Some years ago, the Ginger Ninjas ventured by bicycle across the border from El Paso to Juarez, a couple of instruments on board. We got off the bikes and played a street market until 2am, got some people dancing, some drunks heckling, some singers along, even a pair of cops on beat on beat. It wasn’t the biggest show of our time, but it left a deep impression of the need for us to journey farther afield into the Mexico of our imaginations.

We thought we’d do it that year, or maybe the next. That was 2003. Now we’re ready, leaving on Halloween from our home in Northern California, bound for the South of Mexico. The route is 5000 miles, which we’ll cover by bicycle and maybe the occasional bus. We’ll be carrying with us our instruments and our new 800 Watt human powered sound system, living and traveling car-free on our so-called Pleasant Revolution.

http://pleasantrevolution.net/

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Speedplay's Porn Museum, er, Pedal Museum

2007-10-15T17:59:23Z

Wow. Wow. Wow. Better than zappos.com/

http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=pedalmuseum.quill

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Porrtland Cyclewear's Messenger 3/4 Pant

2007-10-04T02:14:45Z

I had to click over here and post this as soon as I picked it up from Alice:

http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/messengerpant.html

If you're loopy for cycling knickers, like I am, you should give these a look-see.

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Seattle Cyclist Killed and One Injured by Dump Truck

2007-09-15T21:07:28Z

Cyclist struck, killed by truck
Intersection has been site of several accidents over years

By CASEY MCNERTHNEY
P-I REPORTER

A bicyclist was killed instantly and another was rushed to Harborview Medical Center after a dump truck turned into them Friday afternoon at a busy intersection in the Eastlake neighborhood.

The cyclists, both men, had recently moved here from Colorado, a Seattle Fire Department spokeswoman said. Neither was wearing a helmet, she said.

The truck apparently turned right into the cyclists at the intersection of Fuhrman Avenue East and Eastlake Avenue East.

Romio's Pizza & Pasta delivery driver Geoffrey Carroll was parked on Fuhrman, relaxing at the end of his lunch break when he heard the bicyclists' screams. Carroll said he looked over his right shoulder to see the men dragged about 25 feet.

"I could only bear to look for a fraction of a second," Carroll said. "I knew the guy was dead."

Romio's cook Eugene Ortiz bolted from the back of the restaurant.

"Both of the men were stuck together," he said, shaking as he pointed to the truck with the bicycles still wedged underneath. "We pulled a little bit on the bikes and one guy got free."

That 19-year-old man had "minor scrapes and abrasions" and was taken to Harborview as a precaution, Seattle Fire Capt. Reba Gonzales said. Firefighters believe his friend who died was also 19. The driver of the truck was not cited, police said.

In the past three years, there have been two vehicle-pedestrian collisions and four vehicle-bike collisions at the intersection of Fuhrman Avenue East and Eastlake Avenue East, according to Seattle Department of Transportation records. Friday's accident was the only fatal collision.

All the collisions involved vehicles turning into the path of the pedestrians or cyclists, Department of Transportation spokesman Gregg Hirakawa said.

David Hiller, advocacy director for the Cascade Bicycle Club, said news of the fatality has struck the local bike community in "a very personal place."

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Let's make an amazing bike rack to hold hoops!

2007-09-14T15:43:40Z

So here's the deal... I'm an engineering student at the University of Wisconsin, and also an avid hooper. I've been given the chance to get school credit to build a rack for bike that holds hoops. It's my senior design project. I love all of the ideas that have been put forward, and want to make a design that is simple, effective, and easily built by anyone who reads my online instructions. It will hold at least 8 hoops and be easily removable and well balanced.

I'm not going to sell it, I just want to spread knowledge. I've started a tribe for this purpose! Please post your ideas, as I know that I cannot do this alone. I'd love your thoughts.

tribes.tribe.net/hooplarack

Read more on my site! Let's make an awesome hoop rack, and bring hula hoops EVERYWHERE!
www.hulahoopla.org/hooplarack

Cheers,
Danielle

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anyone doing national gathering WY08 by bike?

2007-09-11T04:37:24Z

hey!

a friend and i are making plans to ride from MN to WY for the rainbow gathering next july on our way to the west coast. i'm curious if anyone else is planning on doing the ride, and would be down to help focalize a bike camp of some sort. i've always thought bikes were an awesome tool for road dawgs, back packers, travellers, and nomads, yet i don't see a whole lot of representation at gatherings. if you've got an interest, or are a practitioner of bike touring, bike camping, bike nomadism, or bike culture in general, this would be an awesome opportunity to meet others with a like mind. if this sounds like your thing, get in touch, i'll be publishing my route via the gmaps pedometer, and i encourage anyone else interested to do the same...

see you on the road/land.

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Hella Bonanza Vegan Potluck Picnic!

2007-08-16T01:12:30Z

Come eat hella good vegan food with us! Bring a dish to share (no meat, dairy, eggs, or honey), your own plate and a spork, and all your friends. We're rad, you're rad, let's hang out!

Sunday, August 19th at 1pm til late
Mosswood Park (at the corner of Broadway and MacArthur in Oakland)

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SF: this Saturday 8/11 www.bicyclemusicfestival.com/

2007-08-09T05:23:20Z

the Link http://www.bicyclemusicfestival.com/

Bands are playing all over the mission commuting between gigs on bikes and will all your favorite performers
and whatnot. I'm supposed to be going to the south bay, but I might have to cancel out and check this out.

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stuck seatpost

2007-08-08T06:05:25Z

I was given an old fat city mtn bike a few years back and have just now gotten around to getting it dialed in for riding. The trouble is that it was left out in the rain long enough for the top tube to rust and seize the seatpost into place. I tried wd-40, beating it with a hammer and eventually a large pipe wrench, but it just won't budge. What's worse, the pipe wrench torquing eventually snapped off the top of the seatpost, leaving only and inch or so exposed to work with.

So, I'm wondering what my remaining options are. I'd like to keep and use the frame (was a really nice handmade frame back in the day). I'm thinking about using a torch or ice, but i'm not sure about the expansion/contraction properties of steel v.s. aluminum. Beyond that, I can't think of anything else to do short of reaming it out with a drill. Anyone have any better ideas?

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The Science of Cycling, Touring Bike Reference, Bicycle Fixation, Clever Cycles looks Danish

2007-08-05T21:57:26Z

Geeking out on bikes instead of studying solar energy business. Shame on me!

The Exploratorium's Science of Cycling
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/index.html

Touring Bike Reference
http://touring.anymouse.org/index.php
(note: this site is for manufactured bikes and doesn't include small builders)

Bicycle Fixation
http://bicyclefixation.com/

Clever Cycles from Portand, OR
http://clevercycles.com/

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More news for bike nuts

2007-08-05T21:48:16Z

Oregon Congressman Introduces Bike Commuter Act
Democrat Earl Blumenauer's bill will pass along financial benefits for commuters who bike to work
http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6610,s1-3-12-15803-1,00.html

Building a Better Bike Lane
Bike-friendly cities in Europe are launching a new attack on car culture. Can the U.S. catch up?
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB117823466296891497-lMyQjAxMDE3NzA4NDIwMzQ0Wj.html

The Case for Electric Bicycles
Save on the expense of a second car and curb your emissions with the latest generation of "human-electric hybrid" bikes.
http://www.coopamerica.org/pubs/realmoney/articles/ElectricBikes.cfm
(note: I don't care for electric bikes but I understand that they empower many people)

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Tax Credits for Bicyclists in British Columbia

2007-07-31T23:31:49Z

Canada's cool. It's cool. OK.

http://www.rev.gov.bc.ca/ctb/publications/bulletins/sst_001.pdf

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FS: DeBernardi Track bike 57cm

2007-07-16T18:31:24Z

I have a 57cm vintage De Bernardi in cobalt blue for sale. Its gorgeous and reefined, just to small for my boyfriend. Frame, fork and head set. All for $600. Give me a call if interested, thanks,
503-705-6531

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59cm Iro Track for sale

2007-07-15T23:53:54Z

craigslist ad here. send me an email if interested and we can work something out.

http://slo.craigslist.org/bik/374255130.html

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Portland Joust?

2007-06-27T00:32:59Z

Anyone going to the joust tomorrow?

FIRST ANNUAL STUMPTOWN JOUSTDOWN
SE 20th and Belmont (Col. Summers Park)
2:00pm
The First Annual Stumptown Joustdown is a call to arms seeking the Pacific Northwest's finest bicycle jousters. The day long tourney will be open to all bikers, and all types of bikes; tall bikes, road bikes, fixed gears, mini-bikes, choppers, unicycles, etc. Each style of bike will joust in it's own class, with trophies and glory going to the best of each division. Think you're tough? Grab a bike, grab a lance, and get bruised.
Solid Gold, see7e at yahoo daht comm, www.zoobomb.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3011

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make yer own messenger bag

2007-06-27T00:26:02Z

Howdy folks -
I know there was a thread on here about buying messenger bags, but if you're feeling DIY, there's a thread on Crafty Vixens about making one yerself. A lot of the patterns linked to are free (or cheap) and if you've got some minimal sewing skills this is something that's totally easy to match up to yer own specs. Rubber tubing for waterproofing, recycled fabric . . .
Here 'tis:
http://craftyvixens.tribe.net/thread/8f75e62e-3111-4937-a3f8-1123b86c879f

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what kind of bike

2007-06-06T23:13:23Z

do you have. or are you wanting to build.
really right now i wish i had a high seated pixie chopper. dont think im down for the double pixie yet. but gosh thatd be a sweet bike

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boston bike gang

2007-06-06T22:32:26Z

ive seen some colorful characters out parading on tall bikes and such, and theyre not a critical mass ride.. who are these people and how can i get to sit at the table with the cool kids?

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Shoe Bike?

2007-05-29T03:08:26Z

http://carcino.gen.nz/images/index.php/00b9a680/51cd236f

anybody know how the hell you build one of these?

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Cross country?

2007-05-26T03:28:35Z

I was wondering if anyone here has rode crosscountry? I'm thinking about going from chicago to seattle in september. Does anyone have any info on routes etc?

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Davidson, not the Harley kind

2007-05-25T18:33:13Z

If you have experiences with Bill Davidson's hand-built bikes from Seattle, I'd like to hear 'em.

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Weird Pain! Help!

2007-05-12T02:08:54Z

While riding (after 20-30 min.) I get this SEARING pain in between my shoulders.
WTF?!?
Is some sort of bicycle maladjustment doing this to me?
Any ideas whatsoever?

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The Ditty Bops

2007-05-11T19:14:35Z

http://www.dittybops.com/shows.htm

if you don't know about them, you should go to this link.

i really want the flag.

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pixie fixie

2007-05-11T19:11:48Z

i'm short and want to get a fixed gear/ single speed. it's really hard finding one in my size, any one know where to look for a pixie fixie?

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xtracycles

2007-05-10T20:26:31Z

i'm intrigued by the whole concept. does anyone own one? i have a kid who's heavy, can't bike, and we're carless... hauling his ass around on the back of an xtracycle sounds like the answer to my prayers. it sure as heck would beat muni.

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Meet The Messengers - party for a good cause

2007-05-03T10:50:19Z

The New York Bike Messenger Foundation is having a party with messenger documentaries, beer, and free food this Friday night at 49 E Houston at 7p.m. The party kicks off a weekend of events and competitions as our way of celebrating bike week. We're not snobs! You're invited! check out our events page at:
http://www.nybma.com/
Or learn what the NYBMF is at:
http://www.nybmf.org/

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Vintage Tandem

2007-04-16T12:55:43Z

Anyone have a link where I can research a vintage tandem. The chainguard says Sunny Day Ride. It's circa 60's/70's. The only thing I can find close to body style and features, is a Sears tandem from that era. I would love to know more about it though. Thanks.

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Old Sovereign bike

2007-04-14T04:01:09Z

I am having an impossible time getting the crank off of my old road bike. My hope is to convert to fixed gear, but I am getting nowhere. It is pretty much this exact bike, but in more beat up condition: http://a.im.craigslist.org/gu/1V/xip4l26kbsggEbcK6no2Q9RS5CWi.jpg any advice on how to dismantle it, and how to convert to fixed gear would be appreciated. Thanks!!

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Hawaii (Oahu) in Review

2007-04-01T04:33:23Z

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I converted to leather...

2007-02-16T15:24:54Z

I just thought I would post a quick note about a somewhat recent discovery which is really old, but new to me:

The Brooks B-17 leather seat. I initially dismissed the idea of a leather saddle cuz I be ridin' in tha rain and it would
probably get wet/ ruined, whatever. Then my friend Paul told me I had to try it, so I got one for my "not for rain" bike and
I loved it. I just bought a second one, cuz I got a new seat on my rain bike, and it hit me wrong as compared to the brooks.
The cool thing about leather, is that it molds itself to your particular ass, so that every dimple is getting supported as opposed
to other padded seats that just compress and or push back. So now I have one on both bikes, and I got a waterproof seat
cover and use a plastic bag backup.

There is a lot of misinformation on the web about soaking the seat in oil or whatever, to break it in but the break in time was really
about 2 weeks tops,and if you use the profide as recomended by brooks, the color/ conditioner does not come off on your
clothes as I read on some websites. I dont know where they even got that, maybe there was some cheap leather seats out
there at one time or something. my two cents...

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where do I get a frame and fork set?

2007-02-01T05:20:08Z

I decided to build up my own bike. I'm going to get a fitting then put most of it together. Didn't want a full on custom bike, since thats way too much money. I have been looking at getting a frame and fork set that is built since its cheaper, then spend the money on a good set of wheels. Someone recommended soma/ sf fabrications and Surly frames. I liked the Soma's but they do not have a lot of color options.

Can anyone recommend other companies that sell steel frame and fork sets that are somewhat reasonable in price?

paul

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Bicycle Music - Einstuerzende Nuebauten were children when this happened:

2007-01-12T02:57:45Z

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1619009566

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messemger fashion in sf chronicle sunday edition

2007-01-02T05:42:33Z

anyone catch the style section of the 12/31 sf chronicle?

theres a 2 page write up on how everyone wants to dress like a messenger now plus an informal review of timbuk 2 bags. i believe it went like... "you dont see too many timbuk2 bags out here... they dont hold up well"

another highpoint was a messenger talking about how there are more and more high end track bikes popping up outside of high brow establishments.

the article ended discussing the upcoming NACCC events with a quote... "no hipsters allowed in events."

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bicycling is not a crime

2006-12-28T01:23:20Z

a new tribe, please join:

http://tribes.tribe.net/bicyclingisnotacrime

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Anyone in Oklahoma or near Tulsa

2006-12-19T22:21:28Z

Got your bicycle? Like to drink? Don't like to drink? This sat the 23rd is the official day for Festivus.

Come ride! Come Drink! Come and not drink! Just Ride! Participate in The Airing of Grievances! The Feats Of Strength! Witness a Festivus Miracle!

Sat the 23rd at 9:30pm at The Mercury Lounge at 18th and Boston in Tulsa! We'll ride wherever after that. Does it matter? It's Festivus!@#$

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Spinning Bicycle Wheels!

2006-12-15T07:00:47Z

Wev'e' all seen e'm..those ridiculous "Spinning Wheels" on SUV's..well..now they have e'm for Bicycles.
As Bike Pirates we like our machines to look different right? but putting a set of SIX POUND "Spinners" on a bike is about as redundant as towing a cinder block on a rope behind your bike! Wheelsets are supposed to be Lightweight,not made from the same material as the Titanic's anchor(Hi-Ten Steel).
What more crazy Ideas will bike accessory makers think up??

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I went over my handlebars

2006-12-12T18:33:18Z

I was riding on the way home and I cut accross the street and I thought I was going to go up a driveway, but it was actually a curb disguised with leaves. I went end over end with me ending up on the sidewalk and my bike upside down. I am/ was definately banged up/ bruised, and some scrapes and a bit sore.

It helped that I was perfectly dressed for a spill; Danner boots, fatuigue pants, long sleves, a helmet, and full length gloves (now shredded) but it re inforced the idea of protective wear can keep you from getting tore up.The gloves were crucial and I already got a new pair of gloves and ready to ride......

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130mm hub on 135mm bike?

2006-12-08T07:56:17Z

has anyone used this setup?
i know you can add spacers for 100, 110... to 130 but im sure of spacing a 130 to 135.
5mm isnt much. i think i could bolt on the axle to compress down that much.

im not worried about chainline (i.e. 42 vs 52 mm), i get that to workout somehow every time.

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Cogs

2006-12-02T17:52:37Z

I built a back wheel, but where can I pick up a cheap (but decent) cog to get 'er finished? Suggestions?

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May I remind everyone . . .

2006-11-13T21:35:29Z

. . . that Tuesday is National Talk Like a Pirate Day?

Please, celebrate accordingly.

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The 2007 Chicago Critical Masss Anti-Auto Show --first call!

2006-11-05T00:22:55Z

Calling all artists!

This year's Critical Mass Anti-Auto Show is going to be the best ever. We don't have a space yet, and we don't have a single dollar for organizing. What we do have is a battalion of visionary bike riders and artists whose collective contributions will surely astound and enlighten the uninitiated. Bring your unusual inventions, your fantastic renditions, your most clever creations to Chicago's Tenth Anniversay Critical Mass Anti-Auto Show, and help us to celebrate the end of car culture.

Start to think out your artistic statement about city life, car culture, or the beauty of the bicycle. The show will open on the second saturday in February, and run through to the end of the month.

Check out this address for images and information from earlier CCM art events. Go to http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org/cmart02_rightframe2.html.

Velo & Pais,
Travis Hugh Culley

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Used Cheap Road Bikes..where to find?

2006-09-13T23:19:25Z

does anyone know where to find cheap used road bikes in this city?

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bike culture weekend

2006-09-11T02:13:35Z

we are having a weekend celebration of bike culture in vancouver, salish country, on the weekend of september 23.

come ride with us !!!

http://people.tribe.net/fossilosopher/blog/48a5af44-e62c-45e6-a4ef-5f486e6faee4

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Can anyone Help...have a tool to tighten my spokes

2006-09-05T00:26:05Z

im lacking funds to go to a bike shop..n i can barley ride up these hills..i know someone out there has that dang tool ill offer up a bowl and a 40=).

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Labor Day Food Drive Alleycat

2006-08-14T16:31:49Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/alleycat/thread/3485c400-092b-4dc8-9e46-68e7447ef82a

Where: Central Park, Rochester, MN

When: 9:00am Labor Day, Sept 4, 2006

What: It's an alleycat race. Riders will be given a manifest with a list of items to purchase from various local grocery stores. First rider back with all items and thier receipts is the winner.

Prizes donated from: Masi, Rochester Cycling & Fitness, Chicago WIG, One Less Car, iHeartBikes, Island Triathlon & Bike, and TheBikeBiz. Hopefully more to come. If you want to donate a prize, message me.

Riders just need to show up at Central Park, with a bike, a bag and some money (about $20 to purchase items) at 9:00am. Please let as many people know about this as I would love to give a huge amount of food to donate to Channel-1 this year.

Spread the word. Forward to all your friends.

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Hoisting the Jolly Roger

2006-07-18T03:12:00Z

I'm from Saint John in NB, Canada. If you find yourself in my city get ahold of me for a free bike tour.

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Reasonably Priced Messenger Bags?

2006-07-16T15:18:15Z

So, my birthday's coming up next weekend, and my father said he's buy me a messenger bag as a present as long as it was "reasonably priced", meaning he does'nt want to spend over $100 on it. I'm gonna assume this means Chromes are out. So, I need to find a place that sells them online, that's got a good price, and TAKES A VARIETY OF CREDIT CARDS.
And I need to know the names of good BRANDS and MODELS.

Any help?

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Critical Mass was so fucking rad

2006-07-01T05:47:16Z

i just moved from sac..the critical mass is lucky to get 30 people at the most and that last one i did there was only 15 of us..nothing compares to was experienced today..thank you everybody..also i want so say sorry for the 3 guys i almost made crash in the tunnel and to the girl in the pink cruiser i ran into and as for me..i almost ate shit twice but didnt..thanks for those who participated today....looking forward to next month.
ps guy in blue shit with print socks..your hot!
peace
-andrea

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world naked bike ride

2006-06-13T06:37:40Z

who knew?

http://sanfrancisco.worldnakedbikeride.org/

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any bike pirates in san diego

2006-06-07T04:17:03Z

Any bike pirates in san diego especially college area lookin for somebody to share parts, info, and rides with?

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cruiser vs. fixed gear question

2006-05-17T21:01:32Z

I'm thinking about geting a new bike, as I'm on a loose weight/ exercise more kick. What I want to know if anyone can tell me what would be a better bike to have with regards to losing weight:

A) a single speed cruiser with a coaster break or

B) a fixed gear single speed bike.

The cruiser would weigh more and the fat tires would give more resistance to the ground but then on the other hand, with the fixie your legs are always moving, but then factor in the lighter weight of the frame and the less resistance of the thin tires. I am more inclined to the cruiser at this point, but the extra bulk can be a pain on BART. any thoughts?

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New Tribe

2006-05-17T20:53:31Z

BIKE PORN!!!!!

http://tribes.tribe.net/bicycleporn
please send me a private messege and i will add you. (but give me a moment to figure it out)

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Riding Sierra passes this summer?

2006-04-20T17:27:47Z

Spandex roadie here looking to ride various Sierra passes this summer once the snow melts. 108, 50, 120 - whatever, just give me a chance to get that Ullrich suffer-face! Looking for fellow savages to grunt, groan, and gasp through some beautiful landscapes - usually like to head out real early in the AM, do the ride, then come back same day - unless there's enough people and camping works. Probably not until late June given the amount of snow but I can still dream! Anyway, lemme know if this is interesting to you.

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Phil cog trade or sale

2006-04-18T05:17:17Z

I have a 16t Phil and an 18t Phil.
I want to buy or trade one of these for a 19t Phil.

message me

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Red Ride Bicycle tour from Southern Oregon to carry prayers and support to hurricane-hit Louisiana! Please take a moment to read, Respond and Ride...

2006-03-23T06:18:23Z

Traditional Prayer Stick carried by bicycle from Southern Oregon to Louisiana. Prayers offered to Louisianas hurricane and socio-economic impacted Biloxi-Chitimach Confederation of Muskogee tribes, and the Point-au-Chien Indian tribe.
Have you been listening to the story from many directions? Stories of people’s lives changed through communities ravaged by neglect and hurricanes. The stories of grass-roots organizations and collectives founded in neighborhoods where hope was being withheld, sometimes at gun-point. Have you felt the string carried by many people who have offered their time to help stitch things back together? Finding the end of the string has been a journey in it’s self for me.

On April 9th, the Red Ride, a ride of prayers, will commence to deliver a prayer stick to the Native American tribes of hurricane-hit Southern Louisiana. The Red Ride is a proposed vision to the creator from Naomi Archer director of Four Directions Solidarity Network and myself Benjamin Harlow an Oregonian. Embodied in a bicycle journey of 70 days, and thousands of miles. The Red Ride is proposing to carry a prayer stick to many Indian Nations, tribes, organizations, and people everywhere. The riders will ask permission to pass through the peoples land. Will offer the prayer stick to each tribe to carry through its land, and gain the prayers of their people. Local events will be scheduled or requested in areas the ride passes through, in coordination with the indigenous governments to build solidarity and illustrate the connectivity of issues from one tribe to the next. If we haven’t contacted your tribe about being a part of the Red Ride Prayer Run please take this as an invitation to contact us with your desire to help. Contact information is at the end of the article.

The Red Ride is in response to an appeal for help posted on January 25th to the Four Directions Solidarity Network website http://www.eswn.org from 4 tribes in Southern Louisiana. The Grand Coulie/ Dulac band, the Isle-de-Jean Charles band, and the Bayou Lafourche band, three bands of the Biloxi-Chitimacha Confederation of Muskogees, and the Point-au-Chien Indian tribe. Though their independence and fortitude has brought them through many disasters and Indian hardships. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita created an intense burden on the people, and storm assistance was requested The Four Directions Solidarity Network mission statement is a “grassroots organization that uses a community-based model to organize people, supplies and other forms of support in collaboration with indigenous leadership and communities.” Four Directions was founded in early October while Naomi Archer was working with Common Ground in New Orleans. When searching the storm ravaged south with medic Dave Pike, they encountered Native American tribes who had received very little federal help, if any. Her heart lies with indigenous wisdom, and she understands the way that the needs of these historically marginalized people can be met. Four Directions focus in Louisiana is: immediate relief and recovery of homes and community, long-term relief and recovery through rebuilding and placing on stilts the homes and community, and solidarity with cultural preservation, tribal empowerment, and autonomy goals.

When I offered to come down and help, and decided to ride my bicycle there, Naomi and I came up with the Red Ride proposal. My goals have been to reach out to communities and individuals who need assistance, and this year I wanted to learn more about Native Americans, a part of my heritage. When I read about Four Directions, it seemed to fit my goals.

Naomi and I have been working hard to setup the Red Ride, which will take shape organically as it finds its way past many Native American homes. The ride will travel from Ashland, Oregon, along the California coast, crossing Arizona from the southwest corner to the northeast corner and meeting New Mexico around “Four Corners”. The ride will then proceed into Oklahoma the home of the Five Civilized Tribes and leave along a southern route of the “Trail of Tears” through Arkansas and into Mississippi meeting up with the Natchez Trace trail and turning south. The Red Ride proposes stopping in Baton Rouge to meet with a prayer walk leaving from the Bayou tribes for scheduled media events. Baton Rouge, which means ‘Red Stick’, is the state capital and has both cultural and political significance as well as access to a wide range of media outlets.

We still need a lot of community support to make the Red Ride as effective as possible. Cyclists or runners are encouraged to join in for part or all of the Red Ride. Ride through you home-town with me, please contact your friends or groups with the information about the ride, so they can join in. Route information is posted to the website (below), and anyone can contact me, or Naomi Archer, before or during the ride. Community members who can lend a supporting hand on the bicycle route will be dearly appreciated. Home-stays to charge the batteries, or a yard to pitch a tent in, bicycle collectives who can help tune the machines, and community kitchens who can offer a healthy meal, are all being sought out. The ride itself has no major sponsors funding the daily expense I or other riders will incur. So if you can help out in any way, even just a comment of support or prayer posted in the journal will keep the riders encouraged and rolling along. The Red Ride website with journal, route information, and sponsor thanks is located at http://www.cloudforest.org/bicycleride and is being hosted by the Cloud Forest Institute. CFI is also the 501c3 fiscal sponsors of Four Directions Solidarity Network and the Red Ride. Financial donors of any ability can make a tax-deductible online donation through the Red Ride website, send a check to the Cloud Forest Institute made out to “CFI/ Four Directions”, or visit Four Directions website for item specific donations. We work in solidarity, sustainability, and peace. Thank You for your support and prayers.

Naomi Archer- Four Directions Solidarity Network
P.O. Box 1059
Bourg, LA 70343
Website- http://www.eswn.org
Email- fourdirections@riseup.net
Telephone- (828)-230-1404

Benjamin Harlow- Red Rider
Red Ride Website- http://www.cloudforest.org/bicycleride
Email- bicycleride@riseup.net
Telephone- (541)-245-8598

Cloud Forest Institute
P.O. Box 1435
Ukiah, CA 95482
Website- http://www.cloudforest.org
Telephone- (707)-463-2482

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Midwest Mountain Bike Summit

2006-03-18T16:49:14Z

Just forwarding info - find out more at this site:

http://www.gorctrails.com/festival/

The Gateway Off-Road Cyclists and St. Charles County Parks (outside of St. Louis, MO) proudly present the 2006 Midwest Mountain Bike Festival!!!

What is it?
Formerly known as the “Midwest Singletrack Summit”, the Midwest Mountain Bike Festival is an annual event that draws mountain bikers, trail builders, and trail building advocates from 14 states throughout the Midwest.

The purpose of the Festival is to provide a weekend for mountain bike trail enthusiasts and advocates. Both in terms of knowledge development from the classes and seminars at the Advocacy Summit on Friday, and fun at the Saturday Festival, through to Sunday's 43-mile epic ride to test your endurance.

This year's MMBF will feature a points competition, whose winner will receive a Surly Karate Monkey Frame and Fork donated by Big Shark. Your entry into the competition is automatic based upon registering for the MMBF - it’s that simple.

Beginning on Friday, there will be points available for almost all aspects of the weekend. Every time you participate in an event, you'll receive points. These events will include, but are not limited to: The Advocacy Summit, Hill Climb Time Trial, Huffy Toss, Slow Race, and Guided Rides. We also plan on having many more ways you can earn points throughout the weekend. Some of these will be up to our judges, such as:

* Oldest Bike
* Ugliest Bike
* Best Costume
* Longest Distance Traveled.

This is only a sample of what we'll be awarding points for. So, plan on participating because the winner will not necessarily be the one who wins the big events.

We will award the prize to the winner on Saturday late afternoon during the raffle.

Brief Schedule of Events:

Friday – The Kona Bicycles Advocacy Summit: Friday is all about trails and advocacy. We’ll have informative seminars for trail stewards, club leaders, trail crew leaders, and trail designers. We’ll also have the International Mountain Bicycling Association for a special presentation of IMBA and all of their national and international programs.

Saturday The Festival – Saturday is the fun day. All day long we’ll have a festival atmosphere, with food, demos from several major bike companies, and organized rides on all of the trails, a huge raffle, and music provided by some local bands. The Trek Fit for Women Demo Team will be there lead by Chrissy Redden, former Olympian and World Champion Mountain Biker. Also Saturday night will feature a night time trial with prizes furnished by Light and Motion and Specialized. We'll also have 25 demo lights from Light and Motion if you don't have lights of your own.

Sunday – Sunday’s big event is the organized epic ride. We’ll cover 3 different trail systems, every kind of surface you can ride a bike on, and over 40 miles of riding. We’ll have aid stations along the way to fuel-up, as well as some optional stops at local watering holes for refreshments. The more the merrier. Shorter ride options can be done as well. There will be turn-offs.

Check out Festival Website for more info. We're adding more information, sponsors, raffle and schwag details there daily.

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Bike Polo

2006-03-18T06:22:43Z

Hey

I am trying to find out info on Bike Polo. There is a posse of people that are trying to put a series of bike polo games on here in Victoria. I was wondering if anyone had advice, info or comments on Bike Polo.

Thanks,
T

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My video

2006-03-02T00:02:35Z

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2386934359770175153

Check it out y'all

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Check point/Scavenger race

2006-02-28T13:56:10Z

I'm new here! I was wondering if anyone else shared an interest in organizing an "alley cat/scavenger" race! You know check points, having to obtain particular items along the way and seeing who finishes first!! Any input, info or help would be appreciated. Let me know whats up. This could be fun.

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made a new bike pirate wallet! first come first serve.

2006-02-26T00:22:47Z

Hey everybody I FINALLY got around to branding and sewing up a new wallet. the pictures of it are in the tribes photo album. Alot of people seemed to really like the last one, so I'm offering this one for sale for $15 including shipping. It took more time to brand and I had to buy new needles. It is made from HEAVY suede-like leather salvaged from old welding gloves. So when your pants catch on fire your stash of unneeded receipts, dried out condoms, and starbucks cards with $1.25 left on them will be safe. send me a message if interested. Thanks everybody.

p.s. I honestly truly am not trying to get rich or spam all over this tribe, and what ever money I get from stuff like this goes right into other art, and bicycle projects. peace!

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pink surly 1x1

2006-02-25T03:33:31Z

i've got my next bike in mind... but i'm gonna need your help probably. this model is an old one and not currently available and i can't find one around. if you guys happen to spot one anywhere (pink surly 1x1, 16"), could you please let me know? i'm willing to pay just about anything now; i'm on a quest and i don't give up easily.
thanks.
~karen
...or if you've got any suggestions or anything, you know...

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Black Crow Bicycle Collective

2006-02-17T14:52:59Z

I am starting a world wide bike gang, the Black Crow Bicycle Collective. There will never come a time when you will be called on to do anything outside of riding responsibly, for this collective. I am only hoping to unite the masses of like minded people in an attempt to personally effect positive change in the world regarding bicycles. If you are interested in joining you are simply accepting to ride responsibly and spread the message that bikes are tranportation too. I hope to be able to gather enough people to support a quarterly zine reporting on current member status, critical mass events, laws, etc... If you are interested please e-mail to calltoarms@mail.com. Thanks for your time

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fixie frame

2006-02-13T07:21:11Z

If you could build a bike from the BB shell up, what would it look like? OK, a fixie for the street, something that really wouldn't see track time.
I've been pondering the Dream Bike for a while and may find some change between all the lint in my pocket to fund it this year.

what would you do? what woudl your fixed ride look like

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question about wheels...

2006-02-08T04:58:33Z

first, thanks in advance! im just too shy to go to a bike shop and ask questions.
i dont know much about bikes i just like to ride them and tinker with fixing them up a little. i have a 1986 schwinn sprint that i want to make into a single speed or flip flop.
i found out that schwinn bikes like this one take a special size tire and innertube and what not (27 1 1/4 i think?). how do i know what size wheelset i need? i figured instead of building up wheels myself id rather buy a wheelset already put together but i dont really know where to start. how do i know what size i need?

any help appreciated!!! thank you!!!

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Transition - desert to rainland

2006-01-31T00:27:09Z

Calling all pirates,
I am a desert rider (Moab since 1976) making the horrid transition to Seattle. I have already ditched the extra lbs. and lost the suspension but I am still looking for the perfect set-up for the slick ass streets and thief heavy bike racks of the city. I have to carry a sizable load (not in my shorts), to include some delicate stuff (computer).

What I have so far, Marin urban series bike (I know, it has too many gears for most of you but Hills and heavy loads win)
Ortlieb panniers
ReLoad courier bag
What I am looking for is outfitting advice and riding advice to survive the city. Would I be better off on more of a road bike? The hy-bred seemed to make sense, but I the serious city riders don't seem to be riding them. Is it better to ditch the clipless pedals when you are on and off your bike so often? Tires? any ideas on something that doesn't slide all over on the perpetually wet pavement of Seattle? Finally, dressing for success, I am used to 360 days of shorts weather, what works here in precipitation world?
Thanks, any input would be great, including where the pirates go for beer between rides.

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bike pirate job

2006-01-23T05:53:48Z

a guy here in vanBC makes a living as a pirate that teaches bike safety to kids

doesnt it kinda take the fun out of piracy to be teaching safety?

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IN RICHMOND VA PLEASE READ

2006-01-22T19:04:15Z

Posted: Jan 21, 2006 5:13 PM

Earlier tonight me and Julie were attacked, confronted and assaulted by two cars. After trying to run us over, the people got out of the car and jumped me and also punched Julie and pushed her to the ground. I don't understand what kind of people would do this and why? The main point is I only got one of the licsence plate .. is (GOD CIV) if you see this .. please contact the proper authorites or non-authorites. As a cyclist and, what I see I as, a moral person I bealive in justice. with this said I have faith in the bike community and hope too acheive justice in what is truely a "punk-ass" act. thanks for everyones support and as of tonight me and julie feel okay besides the expected bruises. Anything anyone can offer in the means of information or help in apprehending the ass-alants would be greatly appreciated.
"Never Give In, Never Give up!"
-This is our right of way, and I WILL defend it the best I can!!!

----------
REPOST FROM JULIE:
last night stu and i were attacked on our way home. there was a conflict over who had the right of way.. we did of course but they made an issue of it and tried to run us both over. there were two cars which stopped on floyd and laurel and at least six guys got out and proceeded to knock stu over. they started punching him and when i got on the mix they punched me and threw me to the ground.

the shit was fucked up... bottom line is if you see a liscense plate that god civ please contact the right people. this was the car that was DIRECTLY involved in our assault.

we are okay... i have a busted lip and a couple of bruises.. i think they kicked me while i was down and stu has a wounds and lots of bruises they definately were kicking and punching him while he was down....

thanks to everyone who has contacted us about the incident....
one last thing if you drive a car please be aware of cyclists around you ..... thanks... -julie

------------------
repost from a bystander:

"My gf and i just rode by and stopped towards the end of a hit and run/jumping in Richmond VA. A girl and her boyfriend got into a confrontation with a car over the right of way. It ended with the wanna be ganster getting out and jumping the couple, stomping the girl while she was on the ground. We called the cops and gave them any info we could. If anyone sees a silver honda civic with Virginia tag number "GOD CIV" please blow the car up and kill all who are in it...not really but do what u feel is necessary to justify this incident"

the two kids were on bikes, the car cut them off, they yelled, and the get rich or die trying types stepped out of the car and proceeded to beat them up. the cops have been informed...

but don't be afraid to deal out some serious ulock justice if you find this car. i'm so ready to smash their windows and slash their tires. i will total that car with my adjustable wrench if i have to. seriously. if you know who owns this car, fucking tell someone. don't be a pussy. this shit can't stand.

do me a favor and repost this.

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Seattle Biking

2006-01-22T06:25:08Z

I am heading up to Seattle and would like to bike ride around town. Any good/senic biking up there?

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last night

2006-01-17T21:25:17Z

somebody stole my bike. I should have kept it in the garage. Or the WT stripper with the baby named Sativa and her thug ass boyfriend should stop having all their shady ass friend over all night long in our apt complex. Fuck!

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inspired by this tribe

2006-01-01T16:10:03Z

Forgive the cross-posting, but I had to pass this on, since I'm pretty sure it was inspired by this tribe.

I dreamt I was a bike pirate. I was on my 63 Raleigh B-line. Yes, I was dressed as a pirate, but I was riding around the parking lot of a grocery store. I circled this plump ren-fest type guy until I held him up for some loot. I got seven packs of roll-your-own tobacco (but flavored --like coffee), $17.41, and a pint of whiskey. He tried to make me feel bad by saying it was all for his girlfriend. I told him I didn't care, I could smoke anyone's tobacco. Then I rode away.

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non-dorky helmet

2005-12-22T23:49:54Z

hi, i'm relatively new here.

it's time to replace my helmet. can anyone recommend a functional, affordable, but non-dorky helmet. yes, i think most bike helmets look dorky. does there exist a more stylish option? this will obviously be a matter of opinion. thanks in advance,

b

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new and mad stoked

2005-12-21T21:52:52Z

Hi everybody, I just found this tribe.net place and am totally excited to learn from everybody here. Here's a question for you: If I made a leather wallet with brandings from chains and chainrings on it would you want one? and would you pay $10 for it?

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come check out shitstarters, it is the bomb

2005-12-08T18:40:33Z

we are closely related to this tribe i many esoteric ways!

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