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**OldPentaxFan** · 03-22-2017, 01:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Looks like you beat me to the punch!

Nice work.

That's only because sometimes I can actually type more than two words in a row without having to correct spelling.

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 01:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Also needs a horn.

I can see it now.

Parallax · 03-22-2017, 01:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OldPentaxFan

That's only because sometimes I can actually type more than two words in a row without having to correct spelling.

Showoff.

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 01:09 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Also needs a horn.

Or, he could opt for a set of these:

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I dunno Bert.

Carbon fiber is pretty tough. They make airplanes with it now.

Big airplanes.

Originally posted by Parallax

Yep.
I've seen some aluminum frames fail from fatigue. I haven't seen a carbon fiber frame fail.

Oh, and they have been making cars with the stuff too.

Fast cars.

Parallax · 03-22-2017, 01:11 PM - **3 Likes**

I've got a few sets of streamers for the handlebars that I could send him.

MarkJerling · 03-22-2017, 01:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Very cool ride, Mark

But keep an open mind... Basket, rear carrying rack, tassels for the handlebars... You could pimp that baby up real nice...

I'm speechless.

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I've got a few sets of streamers for the handlebars that I could send him.

Complimentary of course.

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I'm speechless.

I would be too.

You should hold out for longer steamers.

And maybe some horns.

bertwert · 03-22-2017, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

...and cards...

MarkJerling · 03-22-2017, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

It's not that hard to break, I know someone who cracked their carbon frame when they just leant it against a tree (maybe a bit too hard...?). Also the amount of broken carbon fibre ski poles I've seen...

Nah. Leaning a carbon bike against a tree won't do that. Throwing it with some force into the tree might. Carbon is more forgiving in a crash than alloy and, whats more, can be repaired. Most carbon frame bike manufacturers offer fantastic frame warranties now. Mine has a 6-year frame and fork warrantee.

MarkJerling · 03-22-2017, 01:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

I've got a few sets of streamers for the handlebars that I could send him.

Thanks Jim! I'll pass on that very kind and generous offer. But, enough about me: Poor Bert is just north of the border - I'm sure he'll be very happy with all these generous gifts you kind folk want to offer! Maybe you can even get him a saddle? I've found just the thing:

robtcorl · 03-22-2017, 01:34 PM

My youngest son is a bike nut, but mainly a mountain biker.
sorry about the size, picked if off his FB page.

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I'm speechless.

I'm glad you liked it.

You just have to put your mind to it, Mark. These bikes don't design themselves...

As for the vroom-vroom cards in the spokes, I hadn't even begun to think of the "virtual power-train". Thanks guys, for stepping in on that

**OldPentaxFan** · 03-22-2017, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

...........

As for the vroom-vroom cards in the spokes, I hadn't even begun to think of the "virtual power-train". Thanks guys, for stepping in on that

It's the least we could do. Any more could get us banned for life.

03-22-2017, 01:33 PM - 2 Likes	#34437
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by Parallax I've got a few sets of streamers for the handlebars that I could send him. Thanks Jim! I'll pass on that very kind and generous offer. But, enough about me: Poor Bert is just north of the border - I'm sure he'll be very happy with all these generous gifts you kind folk want to offer! Maybe you can even get him a saddle? I've found just the thing: Attached Images

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03-22-2017, 01:00 PM - 1 Like	#34426
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Looks like you beat me to the punch! Nice work. That's only because sometimes I can actually type more than two words in a row without having to correct spelling.

03-22-2017, 01:05 PM - 2 Likes	#34427
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: 28,074	Originally posted by robtcorl Also needs a horn. I can see it now.

03-22-2017, 01:06 PM - 1 Like	#34428
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by OldPentaxFan That's only because sometimes I can actually type more than two words in a row without having to correct spelling. Showoff.

03-22-2017, 01:09 PM - 3 Likes	#34429
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: 28,074	Originally posted by robtcorl Also needs a horn. Or, he could opt for a set of these:

03-22-2017, 01:11 PM	#34430
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: 28,074	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I dunno Bert. Carbon fiber is pretty tough. They make airplanes with it now. Big airplanes. Originally posted by Parallax Yep. I've seen some aluminum frames fail from fatigue. I haven't seen a carbon fiber frame fail. Oh, and they have been making cars with the stuff too. Fast cars.

03-22-2017, 01:11 PM - 3 Likes	#34431
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	I've got a few sets of streamers for the handlebars that I could send him.

03-22-2017, 01:14 PM - 1 Like	#34432
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by BigMackCam Very cool ride, Mark But keep an open mind... Basket, rear carrying rack, tassels for the handlebars... You could pimp that baby up real nice... I'm speechless.

03-22-2017, 01:15 PM	#34433
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: 28,074	Originally posted by Parallax I've got a few sets of streamers for the handlebars that I could send him. Complimentary of course.

03-22-2017, 01:16 PM	#34434
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: 28,074	Originally posted by MarkJerling I'm speechless. I would be too. You should hold out for longer steamers. And maybe some horns.

03-22-2017, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#34435
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	...and cards...

03-22-2017, 01:22 PM	#34436
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by bertwert It's not that hard to break, I know someone who cracked their carbon frame when they just leant it against a tree (maybe a bit too hard...?). Also the amount of broken carbon fibre ski poles I've seen... Nah. Leaning a carbon bike against a tree won't do that. Throwing it with some force into the tree might. Carbon is more forgiving in a crash than alloy and, whats more, can be repaired. Most carbon frame bike manufacturers offer fantastic frame warranties now. Mine has a 6-year frame and fork warrantee.

03-22-2017, 01:34 PM	#34438
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	My youngest son is a bike nut, but mainly a mountain biker. sorry about the size, picked if off his FB page.

03-22-2017, 01:39 PM	#34439
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,697	Originally posted by MarkJerling I'm speechless. I'm glad you liked it. You just have to put your mind to it, Mark. These bikes don't design themselves... As for the vroom-vroom cards in the spokes, I hadn't even begun to think of the "virtual power-train". Thanks guys, for stepping in on that

03-22-2017, 01:42 PM	#34440
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by BigMackCam ........... As for the vroom-vroom cards in the spokes, I hadn't even begun to think of the "virtual power-train". Thanks guys, for stepping in on that It's the least we could do. Any more could get us banned for life.

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