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

**Ex Finn.** · 10-16-2019, 06:45 PM

Wasted two evenings getting to 100. All for the hot-shoe cover...

MarkJerling · 10-16-2019, 06:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Interesting, why would one need a chain breaker for a bicycle chain? Usually the sprockets wear out first and that is the time for a new chain replacement also.

Very occasionally, the chain can break, or the chain can get wedged between the frame and the chain rings. Sometimes, that will mangle a link making riding impossible. In cases like that, the chain can be mended on the roadside and you can continue riding and not be stranded an needing a ride in the middle of nowhere. In all the years I've ridden road bikes, that has happened to me twice. But that's twice too many.

MarkJerling · 10-16-2019, 06:58 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Did our dear departed friend Jim know about this?

http://www.rupert-idaho.com

We should ask if they have a mascot, and if not, suggest Otis.

**Ex Finn.** · 10-16-2019, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Very occasionally, the chain can break, or the chain can get wedged between the frame and the chain rings. Sometimes, that will mangle a link making riding impossible. In cases like that, the chain can be mended on the roadside and you can continue riding and not be stranded an needing a ride in the middle of nowhere. In all the years I've ridden road bikes, that has happened to me twice. But that's twice too many.

Oh, OK. I never lost a chain (German made), had plenty of blow-outs thou.

MarkJerling · 10-16-2019, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Oh, OK. I never lost a chain (German made), had plenty of blow-outs thou.

11 speed chain? Shimano Ultegra. Good, but pretty skinny. Usually, they stretch before they fail.

**Ex Finn.** · 10-16-2019, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

11 speed chain? Shimano Ultegra. Good, but pretty skinny. Usually, they stretch before they fail.

7 speed on my Miyata, as far as the chain, forgot what brand, tough as nails however, gazette wears out first.

MarkJerling · 10-16-2019, 07:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

7 speed on my Miyata, as far as the chain, forgot what brand, tough as nails however, gazette wears out first.

There's your answer. 7-speed and 8-speed chains last. 11-speed and 12-speed chains - not so good.

**Ex Finn.** · 10-16-2019, 07:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

There's your answer. 7-speed and 8-speed chains last. 11-speed and 12-speed chains - not so good.

Yup...

**savoche** · 10-16-2019, 10:30 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

How many Egyptians does it take to make a few yards of Egyptian cotton?

Canadian bacon, anyone?

dbs · 10-16-2019, 10:31 PM

Well the post wh$$#@ing is in full swing
And some worry about getting to the end in a hurry....more tickets more tickets please.
ride -on mowers are taking centre stage...and some sheep
Polar Bears went on holiday to Antartica.....( sick of roasted seals ) wanted some penguin soup.
12 , 10 , hr shifts are the go.....posting in all the extra breaks
BACON

Dave

Racer X 69 · 10-17-2019, 02:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Canadian bacon, anyone?

So how many Canadians does it take to make a pound of Canadian bacon?

dbs · 10-17-2019, 02:19 AM - **2 Likes**

All things being equal the number it takes to eat the said bacon in a minute....just guessing

Dave

tim60 · 10-17-2019, 04:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Get her one of these:

Is that thing at the bottom for the pedestrians?

tim60 · 10-17-2019, 04:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Aussies know diddly squat about lawn mowing, they have sheep you know.

Yes. And you could too. And when they have eaten enough grass you dismantle them, put them in the weber and eat the product. Good.

tim60 · 10-17-2019, 04:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Did our dear departed friend Jim know about this?

http://www.rupert-idaho.com

So only Rupert was welcome, and by implication the rest of us must take the by-pass route?

10-16-2019, 07:25 PM	#71121
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by MarkJerling 11 speed chain? Shimano Ultegra. Good, but pretty skinny. Usually, they stretch before they fail. 7 speed on my Miyata, as far as the chain, forgot what brand, tough as nails however, gazette wears out first. Last edited by Ex Finn.; 10-16-2019 at 07:30 PM.

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Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Wasted two evenings getting to 100. All for the hot-shoe cover...

10-16-2019, 06:56 PM - 1 Like	#71117
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Interesting, why would one need a chain breaker for a bicycle chain? Usually the sprockets wear out first and that is the time for a new chain replacement also. Very occasionally, the chain can break, or the chain can get wedged between the frame and the chain rings. Sometimes, that will mangle a link making riding impossible. In cases like that, the chain can be mended on the roadside and you can continue riding and not be stranded an needing a ride in the middle of nowhere. In all the years I've ridden road bikes, that has happened to me twice. But that's twice too many.

10-16-2019, 06:58 PM - 3 Likes	#71118
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Did our dear departed friend Jim know about this? http://www.rupert-idaho.com We should ask if they have a mascot, and if not, suggest Otis.

10-16-2019, 07:05 PM	#71119
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by MarkJerling Very occasionally, the chain can break, or the chain can get wedged between the frame and the chain rings. Sometimes, that will mangle a link making riding impossible. In cases like that, the chain can be mended on the roadside and you can continue riding and not be stranded an needing a ride in the middle of nowhere. In all the years I've ridden road bikes, that has happened to me twice. But that's twice too many. Oh, OK. I never lost a chain (German made), had plenty of blow-outs thou.

10-16-2019, 07:15 PM	#71120
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Oh, OK. I never lost a chain (German made), had plenty of blow-outs thou. 11 speed chain? Shimano Ultegra. Good, but pretty skinny. Usually, they stretch before they fail.

10-16-2019, 07:42 PM - 1 Like	#71122
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Ex Finn. 7 speed on my Miyata, as far as the chain, forgot what brand, tough as nails however, gazette wears out first. There's your answer. 7-speed and 8-speed chains last. 11-speed and 12-speed chains - not so good.

10-16-2019, 07:51 PM - 1 Like	#71123
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by MarkJerling There's your answer. 7-speed and 8-speed chains last. 11-speed and 12-speed chains - not so good. Yup...

10-16-2019, 10:30 PM - 2 Likes	#71124
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 How many Egyptians does it take to make a few yards of Egyptian cotton? Canadian bacon, anyone?

10-16-2019, 10:31 PM	#71125
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Well the post wh$$#@ing is in full swing And some worry about getting to the end in a hurry....more tickets more tickets please. ride -on mowers are taking centre stage...and some sheep Polar Bears went on holiday to Antartica.....( sick of roasted seals ) wanted some penguin soup. 12 , 10 , hr shifts are the go.....posting in all the extra breaks BACON Dave

10-17-2019, 02:15 AM - 1 Like	#71126
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: 28,068	Originally posted by savoche Canadian bacon, anyone? So how many Canadians does it take to make a pound of Canadian bacon?

10-17-2019, 02:19 AM - 2 Likes	#71127
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	All things being equal the number it takes to eat the said bacon in a minute....just guessing Dave

10-17-2019, 04:16 AM - 2 Likes	#71128
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by robtcorl Get her one of these: Is that thing at the bottom for the pedestrians?

10-17-2019, 04:18 AM - 2 Likes	#71129
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by robtcorl Aussies know diddly squat about lawn mowing, they have sheep you know. Yes. And you could too. And when they have eaten enough grass you dismantle them, put them in the weber and eat the product. Good.

10-17-2019, 04:24 AM - 1 Like	#71130
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Did our dear departed friend Jim know about this? http://www.rupert-idaho.com So only Rupert was welcome, and by implication the rest of us must take the by-pass route?