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auto_rock
03-08-2010, 11:59 AM
be used as a bottle opener?

A bunch of guys I ride with have them, and I'm wondering if anyone has ever used that little metal-lined hole on the back to "crack a cold one"? I'm not sure if it would be strong enough, but I have my hopes.
Charles M
03-08-2010, 12:41 PM
tried.

It worked exactly one time.

Which is all that mattered for me.
derosa_guy
03-08-2010, 12:42 PM
Real men can open a beer with anything! :beer:
benb
03-08-2010, 12:45 PM
Huh.. I wonder which, if any pedals can be used to open a bottle.
auto_rock
03-08-2010, 01:03 PM
Speedplays would be difficult.
WickedWheels
03-08-2010, 01:07 PM
be used as a bottle opener?

A bunch of guys I ride with have them, and I'm wondering if anyone has ever used that little metal-lined hole on the back to "crack a cold one"? I'm not sure if it would be strong enough, but I have my hopes.

I don't know about a bottle opener, but works great as a nut cracker for me.
William
03-08-2010, 02:12 PM
Real men can open a beer with anything! :beer:


Real men just smash off the neck of the bottle on anything handy. :beer:



William
SEABREEZE
03-08-2010, 02:34 PM
New a couple different guys that could open with there teeth.

Thank you, but no thank you.

Always was waiting for them to crack a tooth.

Surprisingly it never happened
Nathanrtaylor
03-08-2010, 02:40 PM
This thread is why Dale's Pale Ale comes in a can.
Blue Jays
03-08-2010, 02:50 PM
Just carry a small, handy, and virtually weightless aluminum bottle opener.
Better yet, keep a bottle opener at the bicycle shop for post-ride beverages and save your saddles.
Leave any leftover beers for the mechanics who take care of your bikes.
Bytesiz
03-08-2010, 02:50 PM
I've been able to use my wedding band to open most bottles. I'm glad it's been useful for something over the years...
dogdriver
03-08-2010, 02:54 PM
Yet another reason to have a Surly single speed...

Opening beer bottles without the appropriate tools at hand is also an excellent reason to have a Marine around.
veggieburger
03-08-2010, 03:01 PM
Campagnolo fork dropouts make great bottle openers. Drill a tiny hole in the top (so you can add it to your key fob) and file a tiny notch in the bottom of the dropout....voila.... :banana: