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2005-08-24 4:40 PM

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I know this might seem totally stupid, but what do the stars after people's names mean?? (Sorry to you folks that hate stuff like this!)

Not so totally off topic: I believe this was covered before but I was not paying attention. Since I am a total bike ignoramus, is there a "Bikes for Dummies" website? I feel like I will not be a good rider until I understand my equipment.

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2005-08-24 4:54 PM
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The stars mark the number of posts.  You get a green star for each 25 posts and a purple for 100, etc.

When you get to 75 total posts, you'll see three stars instead of two after your name.

2005-08-24 4:55 PM
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The stars are based on how many posts you've made here on the forums.

As for Bikes for Dummies, I'd check your local bookstore. There are lots of good books out there that explain the basics of bicycle mechanics, maintenance, and technique.
2005-08-24 7:34 PM
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For bike websites you could check some of the links in the BT directory. There's an icon for it on top of the page. Good luck.
2005-08-24 7:47 PM
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2005-08-24 8:40 PM
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Bear!  You're almost ready to get a gold star! 

Edited by cadreamer 2005-08-24 8:40 PM

2005-08-25 7:13 AM
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That'll be depressing though, because he'll only have one star, it doesn't look as extreme.
2005-08-25 11:01 AM
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Brett - 2005-08-25 5:13 AM That'll be depressing though, because he'll only have one star, it doesn't look as extreme.

Yeah, but it'll be GOLD!

2005-08-25 1:10 PM
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Ha Ha, slow color.  Gold is SLOW!!!!!!
2005-08-25 1:18 PM
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vadiver - 2005-08-25 12:10 PM Ha Ha, slow color.  Gold is SLOW!!!!!!

That must be why they give a gold medal to all the first-place Olympians.

Sheesh, the things you guys think will pass for humor

2005-08-25 2:52 PM
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vadiver - 2005-08-25 2:10 PM

Ha Ha, slow color.  Gold is SLOW!!!!!!


What color is faster?

2005-08-25 2:58 PM
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lexington476 - 2005-08-25 2:52 PM

What color is faster?


RED

I guess I should have gone with the red Guru instead of black...oh well, maybe on the next bike.
2005-08-25 3:02 PM
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2005-08-25 3:56 PM
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Brett - 2005-08-25 8:13 AM

That'll be depressing though, because he'll only have one star, it doesn't look as extreme.


Well, it depends upon how big the star is . . .

2005-08-25 4:07 PM
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I have a red bike and you know what...my next bike is gonna be black and it's going to stay black
2005-08-25 4:27 PM
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If you want to understand your bike a little more and you want to learn some maintenance, I would recommend:

Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.

2005-08-25 5:21 PM
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mnewton - 2005-08-25 4:27 PM

If you want to understand your bike a little more and you want to learn some maintenance, I would recommend:

Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.


I second this
2005-08-25 5:30 PM
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David14 - 2005-08-25 4:07 PM

I have a red bike and you know what...my next bike is gonna be black and it's going to stay black


My bike is red and black...
2005-08-25 5:31 PM
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mnewton - 2005-08-25 4:27 PM

If you want to understand your bike a little more and you want to learn some maintenance, I would recommend:

Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.


Thanks, someone else Iknow recommended the same book. I'll pick it up.
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