why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Racer, no.
It looks sort of like this, I can't take a photo of mine as I'm not at home right now.

Aw come on Bert.

The chopper would be so much more fun!

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Racer, no.
It looks sort of like this, I can't take a photo of mine as I'm not at home right now.

Or you could fix it up like this one.

You Tube

Just don't wear pants like that.

Mmmkaayyy??

**OldPentaxFan** · 03-22-2017, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Racer, no.
It looks sort of like this, I can't take a photo of mine as I'm not at home right now.

Hey,

That looks the bike I had that was stolen back in 1974. How'd you find it?

bertwert · 03-22-2017, 11:45 AM

What's wrong with colourful spandex trousers?

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

What's wrong with colourful spandex trousers?

Something only circus performers should wear.

bertwert · 03-22-2017, 11:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Something only circus performers should wear.

...and XC ski racers...

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 12:05 PM - **5 Likes**

~~"After re-assembling the bicycle, Bert tries in vain to inflate the tyres..."~~

"After two hours trying to inflate the tyres, Bert finally realises his mistake..."

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Last edited by BigMackCam; 03-22-2017 at 12:10 PM.

bertwert · 03-22-2017, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

"After re-assembling the bicycle, Bert tries in vain to inflate the tyres..."

What the hell?

MarkJerling · 03-22-2017, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Racer, no.
It looks sort of like this, I can't take a photo of mine as I'm not at home right now.

That looks neat Bert. When restoring, it's best to strip it carefully and you will need a few specialist tools for that. Nothing major. Time to don the lycra and get on with it!
I used to own a steel Raleigh but sold it to buy an alloy Avanti Pro Kona and now I'm on carbon. Much nicer ride - but also harder to carry stuff.

bertwert · 03-22-2017, 12:17 PM

Just saying, that photo isn't my bike.

Originally posted by MarkJerling

That looks neat Bert. When restoring, it's best to strip it carefully and you will need a few specialist tools for that. Nothing major.

Which specialist tools...?
I could probably work it out with some googling, but I haven't got that far yet...

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I used to own a steel Raleigh but sold it to buy an alloy Avanti Pro Kona and now I'm on carbon. Much nicer ride - but also harder to carry stuff.

Well, my budget is nowhere near a carbon bike

Also this bike is not very attractive to thieves, and I'd be worried about fracturing carbon frames.

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 12:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

That looks neat Bert. When restoring, it's best to strip it carefully and you will need a few specialist tools for that. Nothing major. Time to don the lycra and get on with it!
I used to own a steel Raleigh but sold it to buy an alloy Avanti Pro Kona and now I'm on carbon. Much nicer ride - but also harder to carry stuff.

That certainly is a beautiful bike, Mark.

Now, I'm no expert, but I think you might improve it further by adding some pedals... and perhaps a nice shopping basket...

bertwert · 03-22-2017, 12:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Now, I'm no professional, but I think you might improve it by adding some pedals...

This'd look right at home on there.

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

This'd look right at home on there.

Ooh, nice shade of pink.

Whaddya say, Mark?

MarkJerling · 03-22-2017, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

That certainly is a beautiful bike, Mark.

Now, I'm no expert, but I think you might improve it further by adding some pedals... and perhaps a nice shopping basket...

Oh, it has pedals now! That was the promo picture. Here's mine. No shopping baskets - only a very old saddle bag and some bottle cages.

MarkJerling · 03-22-2017, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

This'd look right at home on there.

Not quite! I prefer these:

03-22-2017, 12:27 PM	#34410
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by bertwert This'd look right at home on there. Not quite! I prefer these: Attached Images

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03-22-2017, 11:40 AM	#34396
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by bertwert Racer, no. It looks sort of like this, I can't take a photo of mine as I'm not at home right now. Aw come on Bert. The chopper would be so much more fun!

03-22-2017, 11:44 AM - 1 Like	#34398
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by bertwert Racer, no. It looks sort of like this, I can't take a photo of mine as I'm not at home right now. Hey, That looks the bike I had that was stolen back in 1974. How'd you find it?

03-22-2017, 11:45 AM	#34399
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	What's wrong with colourful spandex trousers?

03-22-2017, 11:47 AM	#34400
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by bertwert What's wrong with colourful spandex trousers? Something only circus performers should wear.

03-22-2017, 11:47 AM - 1 Like	#34401
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Something only circus performers should wear. ...and XC ski racers...

03-22-2017, 12:05 PM - 5 Likes	#34402
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	~~"After re-assembling the bicycle, Bert tries in vain to inflate the tyres..."~~ "After two hours trying to inflate the tyres, Bert finally realises his mistake..." Attached Images Last edited by BigMackCam; 03-22-2017 at 12:10 PM.

03-22-2017, 12:09 PM	#34403
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by BigMackCam "After re-assembling the bicycle, Bert tries in vain to inflate the tyres..." What the hell?

03-22-2017, 12:17 PM	#34405
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Just saying, that photo isn't my bike. Originally posted by MarkJerling That looks neat Bert. When restoring, it's best to strip it carefully and you will need a few specialist tools for that. Nothing major. Which specialist tools...? I could probably work it out with some googling, but I haven't got that far yet... Originally posted by MarkJerling I used to own a steel Raleigh but sold it to buy an alloy Avanti Pro Kona and now I'm on carbon. Much nicer ride - but also harder to carry stuff. Well, my budget is nowhere near a carbon bike Also this bike is not very attractive to thieves, and I'd be worried about fracturing carbon frames.

03-22-2017, 12:19 PM - 2 Likes	#34406
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by MarkJerling That looks neat Bert. When restoring, it's best to strip it carefully and you will need a few specialist tools for that. Nothing major. Time to don the lycra and get on with it! I used to own a steel Raleigh but sold it to buy an alloy Avanti Pro Kona and now I'm on carbon. Much nicer ride - but also harder to carry stuff. That certainly is a beautiful bike, Mark. Now, I'm no expert, but I think you might improve it further by adding some pedals... and perhaps a nice shopping basket...

03-22-2017, 12:21 PM - 1 Like	#34407
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by BigMackCam Now, I'm no professional, but I think you might improve it by adding some pedals... This'd look right at home on there.

03-22-2017, 12:22 PM	#34408
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by bertwert This'd look right at home on there. Ooh, nice shade of pink. Whaddya say, Mark?