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

bertwert · 07-04-2017, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Racer ain't gonna like you freeloading on his dime.

Technically cadets is funded by DND, which in turn is funded by taxes...

Parallax · 07-04-2017, 10:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

About that. Not a Raleigh, but I got it at K-Mart for less than $100.

Wore the tires out a couple of times, replaced the brake pads once, and I'm on my 4th seat.

After nearly 20 years of selling and, more relevant to this, servicing bicycles; a $100.00 <x>mart bike is over priced by $99.98, relative to what it's worth.
Do yourself a favor. Find a bike shop and test ride an actual bicycle.

Racer X 69 · 07-04-2017, 10:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Racer ain't gonna like you freeloading on his dime.

I don't pay taxes.

I'm a low life miscreant who harbours certain feelings about the Gov'mint and what they do with that money. Now let's move on before I have to ban myself for talking about things political . . . . . . .

robtcorl · 07-04-2017, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

After nearly 20 years of selling and, more relevant to this, servicing bicycles; a $100.00 <x>mart bike is over priced by $99.98, relative to what it's worth.
Do yourself a favor. Find a bike shop and test ride an actual bicycle.

You can take the bicycle man out of his shop, but you can't take the bicycle salesmanship out of him.

**BigMackCam** · 07-04-2017, 12:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Now let's move on before I have to ban myself for talking about things political . . . . . . .

Let me help you with that, Racer

MarkJerling · 07-04-2017, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

But does a drive like that deliver enough torque to actually be an advantage?

Supposedly, somewhere between 60 and 200 watts, which is enough to make a difference in a tightly contested race. So far, only one rider has been caught, and that was in a cyclocross race, not a road race.

MarkJerling · 07-04-2017, 01:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

'Bout past your bedtime, isn't it?

I sleep little.

MarkJerling · 07-04-2017, 01:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

After nearly 20 years of selling and, more relevant to this, servicing bicycles; a $100.00 <x>mart bike is over priced by $99.98, relative to what it's worth.
Do yourself a favor. Find a bike shop and test ride an actual bicycle.

Very, very true.

**BigMackCam** · 07-04-2017, 01:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Supposedly, somewhere between 60 and 200 watts, which is enough to make a difference in a tightly contested race. So far, only one rider has been caught, and that was in a cyclocross race, not a road race.

Someone mentions 200 watts and I don't think bike... I think one of these (yeah, let's rock!):

MarkJerling · 07-04-2017, 01:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Someone mentions 200 watts and I don't think bike... I think one of these (yeah, let's rock!):

Or something like this?

**BigMackCam** · 07-04-2017, 01:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Or something like this?

Hell, yeah... Down with transistors... Gimme tubes every time - big, glowing valves, and lots of them

robtcorl · 07-04-2017, 01:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I sleep little.

Racer X 69 · 07-04-2017, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

After nearly 20 years of selling and, more relevant to this, servicing bicycles; a $100.00 <x>mart bike is over priced by $99.98, relative to what it's worth.
Do yourself a favor. Find a bike shop and test ride an actual bicycle.

I bought that bike over 37 years ago and it is still a perfectly rideable bike today. I know, it is on the heavy side. But it works great.

Pretty sure I got my money's worth.

I have ridden the nicer bikes, and may someday get one. There is a difference. Was looking at recumbent bikes just the other day in fact.

Racer X 69 · 07-04-2017, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Mine has never had anything replaced, . . . .

Don't ride it much, do you?

I wish mine had an odometer on it. I have tried to ride the wheels off of mine.

**BigMackCam** · 07-04-2017, 01:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Was looking at recumbent bikes just the other day

Recumbent bike... that's one of these with wheels, right?

07-04-2017, 01:25 PM - 1 Like	#38034
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by MarkJerling Supposedly, somewhere between 60 and 200 watts, which is enough to make a difference in a tightly contested race. So far, only one rider has been caught, and that was in a cyclocross race, not a road race. Someone mentions 200 watts and I don't think bike... I think one of these (yeah, let's rock!): Attached Images

07-04-2017, 01:47 PM	#38038
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: 28,073	Originally posted by Parallax After nearly 20 years of selling and, more relevant to this, servicing bicycles; a $100.00 <x>mart bike is over priced by $99.98, relative to what it's worth. Do yourself a favor. Find a bike shop and test ride an actual bicycle. I bought that bike over 37 years ago and it is still a perfectly rideable bike today. I know, it is on the heavy side. But it works great. Pretty sure I got my money's worth. I have ridden the nicer bikes, and may someday get one. There is a difference. Was looking at recumbent bikes just the other day in fact. Last edited by Racer X 69; 07-04-2017 at 01:59 PM.

07-04-2017, 01:52 PM - 2 Likes	#38040
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Was looking at recumbent bikes just the other day Recumbent bike... that's one of these with wheels, right? Attached Images

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07-04-2017, 10:06 AM	#38026
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by robtcorl Racer ain't gonna like you freeloading on his dime. Technically cadets is funded by DND, which in turn is funded by taxes...

07-04-2017, 10:35 AM - 1 Like	#38027
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by Racer X 69 About that. Not a Raleigh, but I got it at K-Mart for less than $100. Wore the tires out a couple of times, replaced the brake pads once, and I'm on my 4th seat. After nearly 20 years of selling and, more relevant to this, servicing bicycles; a $100.00 <x>mart bike is over priced by $99.98, relative to what it's worth. Do yourself a favor. Find a bike shop and test ride an actual bicycle.

07-04-2017, 10:35 AM - 1 Like	#38028
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: 28,073	Originally posted by robtcorl Racer ain't gonna like you freeloading on his dime. I don't pay taxes. I'm a low life miscreant who harbours certain feelings about the Gov'mint and what they do with that money. Now let's move on before I have to ban myself for talking about things political . . . . . . .

07-04-2017, 11:44 AM - 1 Like	#38029
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Parallax After nearly 20 years of selling and, more relevant to this, servicing bicycles; a $100.00 <x>mart bike is over priced by $99.98, relative to what it's worth. Do yourself a favor. Find a bike shop and test ride an actual bicycle. You can take the bicycle man out of his shop, but you can't take the bicycle salesmanship out of him.

07-04-2017, 12:29 PM - 2 Likes	#38030
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Now let's move on before I have to ban myself for talking about things political . . . . . . . Let me help you with that, Racer

07-04-2017, 01:18 PM	#38031
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by Racer X 69 But does a drive like that deliver enough torque to actually be an advantage? Supposedly, somewhere between 60 and 200 watts, which is enough to make a difference in a tightly contested race. So far, only one rider has been caught, and that was in a cyclocross race, not a road race.

07-04-2017, 01:20 PM - 1 Like	#38032
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by Racer X 69 'Bout past your bedtime, isn't it? I sleep little.

07-04-2017, 01:40 PM - 3 Likes	#38036
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by MarkJerling Or something like this? Hell, yeah... Down with transistors... Gimme tubes every time - big, glowing valves, and lots of them

07-04-2017, 01:40 PM - 2 Likes	#38037
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by MarkJerling I sleep little.

07-04-2017, 01:52 PM	#38039
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: 28,073	Originally posted by bertwert Mine has never had anything replaced, . . . . Don't ride it much, do you? I wish mine had an odometer on it. I have tried to ride the wheels off of mine.