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Comment by Jamie Fellrath on September 15, 2009 at 3:25pm

Ah... I think that's what we bike snobs called a BSO - "Bike-Shaped Object." ;)

Comment by oracle989 on September 15, 2009 at 3:24pm

I got it when I was 12...it's an undersized Wally-World Special. Not worth upgrading.

Comment by Jamie Fellrath on September 15, 2009 at 7:56am

Welcome aboard, Oracle. You might look into seeing if you can upgrade your current bike, unless it's really small. Might be cheaper.

Comment by oracle989 on September 13, 2009 at 11:04pm

Just thought I'd say hello joining up in the group. It's been a few years since I was doing any riding on a regular basis (took up a bit of running and swimming and general time wasting), but I'm looking to get back into it as soon as I get a new bike (my old one is pretty small on me).

Comment by Jamie Fellrath on September 10, 2009 at 8:17am

Gregory, that's a problem not only for cyclists but motorists as well. And pedestrians jaywalk all the time. Motorists don't use their turn signals. And don't get me started on speeding.

Don't get me wrong, this is not to excuse cyclists at all. Those who run red lights and such are placing themselves in danger all the time. But lawlessness spans throughout every form of transportation. The problem is a general lack of personal responsibility among ALL people, something that AoM is perfect to help solve.

And no, it's not just the Bay area. It's the same thing out here in Columbus where I live. If the police would simply enforce the law without making exceptions like "well, they're moving at the speed of the rest of traffic" and "it's not going to be a problem just this once" then we'd have safer and more courteous operators on the roads. And what the heck - our municipalities could load up their coffers by getting all sorts of traffic tickets out there, clean up the roads, and help other city services at the same time. Win-win to me.

Comment by Gregory Throne on September 10, 2009 at 1:17am

I'm getting back into riding the bike, but I have a question about street riding ettiquette. What is it about so many bike riders that makes them think that the rules of the road are mere suggestions if you're pedaling? As a pedestrian and a car driver, I see far too many bike riders who apparently think that maintaining their momentum is more important that stopping at that red light or stop sign. This may be a San Francisco Bay Area (apparently the nirvana for neo-anarchists--or is it just selfish b*******) phenomenon, but it gives all cyclists a bad name.

Comment by Phil Namoc on September 1, 2009 at 5:44pm

I definitely get the gadget factor. While a set of hemostatic forceps (I seem to notice them in the homes of nurses and doctors) would've worked just fine for holding cables taut, my Pedro's cable puller I found on sale is pretty damn cool.

There are a bunch of DIY truing stands on the internet.

Comment by Jamie Fellrath on September 1, 2009 at 10:12am

No, no truing stand. Going to try using the brakes. My friend Randy (who's been doing this stuff for years) says that truing stands aren't too necessary. But who knows, I may break down and get one if only for the gadget factor. :)

Comment by Phil Namoc on September 1, 2009 at 10:11am

I haven't trued a wheel yet, but I'm planning on building a wheel around an old hub I have laying around. Do you have a truing stand? Or just using the brakes as guides?

Comment by Jamie Fellrath on August 31, 2009 at 2:06pm

So I'm taking my first shot at truing a wheel this week. Can't wait to give it a try! Any one ever try this and do you have any advice?

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