Bicycle revenge ideas

**Cataboo** · 03-05-2009, 11:24 AM

check out REI's house line of pants/capris. There's some of them with a lot of pockets. Any one that's a softshell or nylon with dwr will shed water. Not specifically made for biking. You could maybe look at patagonia. REI'll be cheaper than patagonia, but a lot of outdoor stores are clearing things out.

If you wanted to make your own waterproof pants - you can buy the waterproofing stuff that they use to renew DWR finishes on outdoor gear - check out nikwax. Spray that on something like nylon, and you'd be in reasonably good shape. The nylon'll quick dry.

http://www.rei.com/product/724688

**uforgot** · 03-05-2009, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Catriona

check out REI's house line of pants/capris. There's some of them with a lot of pockets. Any one that's a softshell or nylon with dwr will shed water. Not specifically made for biking. You could maybe look at patagonia. REI'll be cheaper than patagonia, but a lot of outdoor stores are clearing things out.

If you wanted to make your own waterproof pants - you can buy the waterproofing stuff that they use to renew DWR finishes on outdoor gear - check out nikwax. Spray that on something like nylon, and you'd be in reasonably good shape. The nylon'll quick dry.

http://www.rei.com/product/724688

And the REI rebate earnings just came out!

**Selkie** · 03-05-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by tulip

Ivona, while I wouldn't be inclined to wear your line, I'm probably not your target demographic, either. But I love that you are exploring your creativity and inspirations freely. That is what you can do in design school. When you get out, you most likely will not find that freedom.

Enough with the snarky comments! Really.

Thank you for saying it, Tulip.

Ivona, I started out as a Fine Arts major in college, but ended up switching to something more "practical." Continue to follow your dream.

About the revenge, keep in mind that what goes around, comes around. It's better just to let it go and forget it.

FWIW, this Old Punk Rock Girl/New Waver says punk is not dead. What was in Wal-Mart was not true punk. That was poser punk!

**Biciclista** · 03-05-2009, 12:05 PM

I like the striped kneesocks!

**jillm** · 03-05-2009, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Biciclista

I like the striped kneesocks!

www.sockdreams.com will make you very very happy

**Trek420** · 03-05-2009, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Catriona

check out REI's house line of pants/capris. There's some of them with a lot of pockets.

These are still my favorites:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=23962

**Biciclista** · 03-05-2009, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by jillm

www.sockdreams.com will make you very very happy

oooooooooooooooooooooooo I found some REALLY COOL SOCKS THERE
they have really improved their stock since the last time i looked, thanks!

**IvonaDestroi** · 03-05-2009, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Tuckervill

Hon, punk went out when it started selling in Wal-Mart.

Karen

you'd be surprised...

**Geonz** · 03-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Trek420

Lots of musicians, lots of kinds of music.

Stick around and get to know us. You'll find the kind of music BSG & Mr. BSG play is hardly vitriolic.

Hmmm, maybe a new genre of bitter, anguished, caustic blue grass could take off

or get them kicked out of Ralph's.

"I'm just a pooooor blue grass picker.
Your doggone coffee is cold and bitter
We asked for tomatoes instead of lettuce
Now in your dang greasy dive you won't let us ..."

Pluckin' that banjo lets out a *lot* of spewage...

**shootingstar** · 03-05-2009, 08:19 PM

Though the fabric is plain (yawn-inducing

), it would be more suitable for outwear/rainwear:

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/

If I was still sewing, I would drop by.. I have noticed over the last few years many fabric/textile outlets just don't exist period. Even for me to find a local place in town that sells a two-way jacket zipper to replace broken ones, is not that simple/convenient anymore.

**uforgot** · 03-06-2009, 12:01 AM

I'm not domestic at all, but I do sew. I had to make all of my clothes when I was in High School and I don't think I've ever purchased ready made window treatments. So, I am also mourning the loss of fabric stores. They are really not out there any more. I teach in High School and they are also taking the sewing classes out of the schools. You used to be able to find any kind of fabric or notion, and now you really have to search for anything. The nearest decent fabric shop for me is 40 miles away.

**IvonaDestroi** · 03-06-2009, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by shootingstar

Though the fabric is plain (yawn-inducing

), it would be more suitable for outwear/rainwear:

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/

If I was still sewing, I would drop by.. I have noticed over the last few years many fabric/textile outlets just don't exist period. Even for me to find a local place in town that sells a two-way jacket zipper to replace broken ones, is not that simple/convenient anymore.

Yes I agree, around me there are a few fabric stroes but come hell or high water I can't find a decent plaid. You can get stuff online, but it's a hassle because first you need to order a swatch, wait for that to come, and then order your fabric and wait again. Plus swatches don't always give you a good idea of how the whole thing is going to look draped, esspecially with a print.

**IvonaDestroi** · 03-12-2009, 12:54 PM

Well I finnally got around to getting a new shifter cable in the thing, now I just have to deal with the tuning. Got it perfect last nite and of course today it's skipping a gear... sigh. The tires have been fine ever since I re-inflated them.

If you're easily offended don't read the following... you guys are entitled to your opinions but so am I...

I havn't seen that bike at the station since that happened, but I have decided that the best way to go about it is wait until my gitane's finished and start taking that to the station... when I see that thing it's goin down! (just a little tire deflation and removing their shifter cable... same thing they did to me!) And my other bike will be nowhere in sight...HA!

**PamNY** · 03-12-2009, 06:04 PM

So -- are you going to be disappointed if nobody kicks up a fuss about your post?

Pam

**malkin** · 03-14-2009, 07:19 PM

How about a note that says "I've got a hacksaw and I know how to use it."

And you might consider a ride up to the groovy bike friendly Berkeley station instead of parking at Ashby.

Of course, being young and angry is certainly an option for you (for the time being, at least.)

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