As a kid in the late 50s I was able to do every part of bike maintenance except tuning spokes (I still can’t do that well and quickly). And that did include patching the tubes. Because where I grew up, there was a plant called “goat head” whose thorns would actually puncture an inner tube right through the tire… at least occasionally. And other even tougher sharp things. But I did figure out that my awesome looking bike was HEAVY, whereas my big brothers minimalist bike probably weighed half what mine did. My second bike was a lot more basic than the first. But it did have three “in the hub” gears.
When he was 16 my brother got a job at a bicycle shop. He must’ve been very good at it, b/c my Dad brought home a derelict bike he got from one of his co-workers & my brother completely rebuilt it for me. Grey fenders, red body & everything else black. I left it w/my parents when I moved out & my Dad took to riding it to town!!!
GreasyOldTam 10 months ago
Butts toughen up after awhile. Either that, or the nerves die.
Concretionist 10 months ago
As a kid in the late 50s I was able to do every part of bike maintenance except tuning spokes (I still can’t do that well and quickly). And that did include patching the tubes. Because where I grew up, there was a plant called “goat head” whose thorns would actually puncture an inner tube right through the tire… at least occasionally. And other even tougher sharp things. But I did figure out that my awesome looking bike was HEAVY, whereas my big brothers minimalist bike probably weighed half what mine did. My second bike was a lot more basic than the first. But it did have three “in the hub” gears.
rasputin's horoscope 10 months ago
Split seats for guys.
Rhetorical_Question 10 months ago
Dr Spaetzle rules!!!
grange Premium Member 10 months ago
A $50 gift card would cover most of a pair of gloves.
Slowly, he turned... 10 months ago
I’ve got a sore butt now! Can I get a bicycle to go with it?
LadyPeterW 10 months ago
When he was 16 my brother got a job at a bicycle shop. He must’ve been very good at it, b/c my Dad brought home a derelict bike he got from one of his co-workers & my brother completely rebuilt it for me. Grey fenders, red body & everything else black. I left it w/my parents when I moved out & my Dad took to riding it to town!!!
matzam Premium Member 10 months ago
tubes blow out, not tires
Totalloser Premium Member 10 months ago
6k – 9k for a new bike is insane
Ignatz Premium Member 10 months ago
When I was young, banana seats were the COOL thing. But I just thought they hurt.
goboboyd 10 months ago
A face full of slush if you didn’t have a front fender. A wet streak up your back if you didn’t have a back fender.
tomfromthe50s 10 months ago
Not so much sore as numb!
Mike Baldwin creator 10 months ago
Ask Santa. He’s used to dealing with pains in the butt all day.
Mel-T-Pass Premium Member 10 months ago
Fussy bikes? I’ve heard of Hussy bikes.
ogsbury 10 months ago
Every time I ride my bike I’m reminded that I could use a new seat. The bike’s seat is fine, but my seat is over fifty years old.