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"Tim Kett" |
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18 May 2006 09:53:10 PM |
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I found my super duper bicycle lock |
So, now, hopefully all I need to do is install the new innertubes. The
key was still in the lock. The chain is extreamly heavy, with a vinyl
cover, and the lock is HUGE and heavy. I have never seen a lock so
heavy like that except that one. I have been looking for it for about 3
years, and found it while getting a tool to fix my car, the other day.
Soon, I will finally be biking to the clinic, to save whats left of my
cars automatic transmission.
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| Title: Re: I found my super duper bicycle lock |
18 May 2006 09:55:25 PM |
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"Tim Kett" <tim6kettring@e-garfield.com> wrote in message
news:1148007190.852534.219120@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
So, now, hopefully all I need to do is install the new innertubes. The
key was still in the lock. The chain is extreamly heavy, with a vinyl
cover, and the lock is HUGE and heavy. I have never seen a lock so
heavy like that except that one. I have been looking for it for about 3
years, and found it while getting a tool to fix my car, the other day.
Soon, I will finally be biking to the clinic, to save whats left of my
cars automatic transmission.
my bike lock sucks ,
its just a small deterrent ,
but , everybody knows its my bike ,
so its usually safe where i leave it
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| User: "Tim Kett" |
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| Title: Re: I found my super duper bicycle lock |
19 May 2006 06:54:49 AM |
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% wrote:
"Tim Kett" <tim6kettring@e-garfield.com> wrote in message
news:1148007190.852534.219120@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
So, now, hopefully all I need to do is install the new innertubes. The
key was still in the lock. The chain is extreamly heavy, with a vinyl
cover, and the lock is HUGE and heavy. I have never seen a lock so
heavy like that except that one. I have been looking for it for about 3
years, and found it while getting a tool to fix my car, the other day.
Soon, I will finally be biking to the clinic, to save whats left of my
cars automatic transmission.
my bike lock sucks ,
its just a small deterrent ,
but , everybody knows its my bike ,
so its usually safe where i leave it
Thats the way most of them are, and I thought I would have to buy (one
of those again), so was really glad when the big hardware finally
showed up. It is perfect for the pole in front of my psy-clinic! A
little rust on it, and beautiful as anything regardless :-)
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| User: "Franz Bestuchev" |
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| Title: Re: I found my super duper bicycle lock |
18 May 2006 11:12:03 PM |
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Tim Kett wrote:
So, now, hopefully all I need to do is install the new innertubes. The
key was still in the lock. The chain is extreamly heavy, with a vinyl
cover, and the lock is HUGE and heavy. I have never seen a lock so
heavy like that except that one. I have been looking for it for about 3
years, and found it while getting a tool to fix my car, the other day.
Soon, I will finally be biking to the clinic, to save whats left of my
cars automatic transmission.
If it's a kryptonite, make sure it isn't one of the ones that were
recalled because you can pick them with a bic pen.
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| User: "Tim Kett" |
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| Title: Re: I found my super duper bicycle lock |
19 May 2006 07:11:50 AM |
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Franz Bestuchev wrote:
Tim Kett wrote:
So, now, hopefully all I need to do is install the new innertubes. The
key was still in the lock. The chain is extreamly heavy, with a vinyl
cover, and the lock is HUGE and heavy. I have never seen a lock so
heavy like that except that one. I have been looking for it for about 3
years, and found it while getting a tool to fix my car, the other day.
Soon, I will finally be biking to the clinic, to save whats left of my
cars automatic transmission.
If it's a kryptonite, make sure it isn't one of the ones that were
recalled because you can pick them with a bic pen.
No, not one of those. It is a HUGE tumbler padlock it says " Guardian
Security, hardend " on it. Bought around 1982. Yeah it adds noticable
weight to the ride, but not that bad. I cant wait to get another spare
key made for it, before I use it, unless the origional spare key shows
up easily.
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| User: "Franz Bestuchev" |
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| Title: Re: I found my super duper bicycle lock |
19 May 2006 08:08:45 AM |
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Tim Kett wrote:
Franz Bestuchev wrote:
Tim Kett wrote:
So, now, hopefully all I need to do is install the new innertubes. The
key was still in the lock. The chain is extreamly heavy, with a vinyl
cover, and the lock is HUGE and heavy. I have never seen a lock so
heavy like that except that one. I have been looking for it for about 3
years, and found it while getting a tool to fix my car, the other day.
Soon, I will finally be biking to the clinic, to save whats left of my
cars automatic transmission.
If it's a kryptonite, make sure it isn't one of the ones that were
recalled because you can pick them with a bic pen.
No, not one of those. It is a HUGE tumbler padlock it says " Guardian
Security, hardend " on it. Bought around 1982. Yeah it adds noticable
weight to the ride, but not that bad. I cant wait to get another spare
key made for it, before I use it, unless the origional spare key shows
up easily.
I've got a BEAST of a lock/chain but I don't usually bring it around
with me. I left it wrapped around the seatpost when I first started
riding with greater frequency though, more weight so I get myself into
shape with a bit more intensity. Remember to keep the cadence (pedal
rotation speed) up, you spin yourself around...not grunt and grind by
pushing harder. Low cadence and hard leg work also make cycling bad for
your knees.
Shift gears a lot, but don't stay in the front/rear chainring
combinations that cause rubbing of the chain on the front derailer. Yes,
this means that "21+" speed bike is *really* more of a 14 speed or
so...but it's only marketing that keeps pushing for more...properly
banging around through the gears makes all those extra cogs foolish.
You're also wasting a HUGE amount of energy when you stand up because
you're now more of a windblock, you're wasting energy pushing the bike
side to side and you're going to be in a gear that's for speed and not
cadence. It looks cool at the *finish* line of a race, but in the real
world if you're doing that it's pretty stupid.
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| User: "Tim Kett" |
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| Title: Re: I found my super duper bicycle lock |
19 May 2006 04:02:02 PM |
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Franz Bestuchev wrote:
Tim Kett wrote:
Franz Bestuchev wrote:
Tim Kett wrote:
So, now, hopefully all I need to do is install the new innertubes. The
key was still in the lock. The chain is extreamly heavy, with a vinyl
cover, and the lock is HUGE and heavy. I have never seen a lock so
heavy like that except that one. I have been looking for it for about 3
years, and found it while getting a tool to fix my car, the other day.
Soon, I will finally be biking to the clinic, to save whats left of my
cars automatic transmission.
If it's a kryptonite, make sure it isn't one of the ones that were
recalled because you can pick them with a bic pen.
No, not one of those. It is a HUGE tumbler padlock it says " Guardian
Security, hardend " on it. Bought around 1982. Yeah it adds noticable
weight to the ride, but not that bad. I cant wait to get another spare
key made for it, before I use it, unless the origional spare key shows
up easily.
I've got a BEAST of a lock/chain but I don't usually bring it around
with me. I left it wrapped around the seatpost when I first started
riding with greater frequency though, more weight so I get myself into
shape with a bit more intensity.
They sure protect better than all those cheapie locks on the market!
Remember to keep the cadence (pedal
rotation speed) up, you spin yourself around...not grunt and grind by
pushing harder. Low cadence and hard leg work also make cycling bad for
your knees.
I agree. Thanks!
Shift gears a lot, but don't stay in the front/rear chainring
combinations that cause rubbing of the chain on the front derailer. Yes,
this means that "21+" speed bike is *really* more of a 14 speed or
so...but it's only marketing that keeps pushing for more...properly
banging around through the gears makes all those extra cogs foolish.
True. I will stick with my 10 speed, just to get around a little. It
beats walking sometimes.
You're also wasting a HUGE amount of energy when you stand up because
you're now more of a windblock, you're wasting energy pushing the bike
side to side and you're going to be in a gear that's for speed and not
cadence. It looks cool at the *finish* line of a race, but in the real
world if you're doing that it's pretty stupid.
Definately. I got a helment, but I think some of the ones you can get
now adays are probably better. I wont be riding fast, so my old one
might do OK anyway.
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| User: "Franz Bestuchev" |
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| Title: Re: I found my super duper bicycle lock |
20 May 2006 01:20:29 AM |
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Tim Kett wrote:
Definately. I got a helment, but I think some of the ones you can get
now adays are probably better. I wont be riding fast, so my old one
might do OK anyway.
DO NOT skimp here. A good *NEW* helmet that meets modern safety
standards can be had for very affordable prices. I'll send you photos of
my very recently *trashed* Giro. If it hadn't been the modern style with
a shell molded into the foam style, when it broke in two spots and
dragged...it would have been ugly. I've had all the helmet generations
over the years and today's helmets are just amazing!
AND AFFORDABLE
I would have smacked my head against the pavement so hard and torn off a
lot of skin on my head. Instead...fine. Thinking on it. Damn it would
have been gruesome...
SO: $35, $100...difference?
The more you spend, the lighter the helmet is going to be and the more
likely it is to have ridiculous adjustment gadgetry. If you don't want
to invest a fortune just get a lid that fits comfortable and take your
time adjusting it. Follow the instructions to the letter too.
Too many people adjust their helmet so it's tilted back on their head.
It should be forward on your forehead like the good book says.
Mine wouldn't have worked half as good if I didn't insist on keeping
that proper.
The Giro Indicator or Bell Venture are good helmets that both sell for $35.
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