Velocipede Salon

[merckx]

The us versus them ideology is what is tearing us apart.

Do we really need to bring that into our little cycling fetish?

[Bob Ross]

Originally Posted by Louis

I wonder if I can convince the mods here to change the settings so every single use of "brifters" is automatically replaced with "DT Shifters Rule!!!" ?

Coincidentally, wasn't it the VSalon who (at least temporarily) had the forum programmed so that any post containing the word "brifters" would have that word replaced by "trombone trombone trombone trombone trombone trombone"?

[Philster]

Originally Posted by Bob Ross

Coincidentally, wasn't it the VSalon who (at least temporarily) had the forum programmed so that any post containing the word "brifters" would have that word replaced by "trombone trombone trombone trombone trombone trombone"?

“Brifters” used to be verboten along with off-topic items and some other things. In the downward spiral department, relaxing these rules alienated some longtime members while enforcing them probably alienated others. At the end of the day, forums as a category is declining and if V-Solon disappears it’s understandable. If it lives on for the few folks who enjoy it, that’s fine too.

I think Josh used to set up a post with the reader’s user name in the title every once in a while. It fooled me every time.

[rwsaunders]

Originally Posted by merckx

The us versus them ideology is what is tearing us apart. Do we really need to bring that into our little cycling fetish?

+1...not everyone thrives in the spotlight, which is why faceless comments are to be taken at face(less) value.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by Philster

I think Josh used to set up a post with the reader’s user name in the title every once in a while. It fooled me every time.

Same

[bshell]

Crappy behavior is what tears us apart and polarization is necessary for progress.

[peanutgallery]

The Salon exists because some people who post here regularly think it's OK to externally route a Di2 kit. Someone should hold them accountable

Long live the Salon

I miss Swoop and the Jerk

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by peanutgallery

I miss Swoop and the Jerk

funny, two of the people I miss the least.. a couple others as well, but these two stand out in my memory for sure..

[Louis]

Originally Posted by peanutgallery

I miss Swoop and the Jerk

Swoop, who created a thread (what color should I paint my xyz frame?) specifically to surreptitiously use the Serotta forum to advertise a different bike frame brand...

[buddybikes]

I really enjoyed the builders forum, where people into or getting into frame building could share questions and intelligent responses.

Friday night lights was great also in its prime where numerous framebuilders showed their projects.

[PQJ]

Originally Posted by peanutgallery

The Salon exists because some people who post here regularly think it's OK to externally route a Di2 kit. Someone should hold them accountable

Long live the Salon

I miss Swoop and the Jerk

Originally Posted by fourflys

funny, two of the people I miss the least.. a couple others as well, but these two stand out in my memory for sure..

Ah, the good old days. I guess that makes me / (some of) us ‘old.’

[makoti]

Originally Posted by zap

Agreed, NFS is all I use...........

I did, before turning to wax. What made me do that, aside from the incredible amount of dirt picked up on gravel rides, was the god-awful smell every time I put the bike in the care after a ride

[crankles]

Originally Posted by buddybikes

I really enjoyed the builders forum, where people into or getting into frame building could share questions and intelligent responses.

Friday night lights was great also in its prime where numerous framebuilders showed their projects.

two of my favorites as well....main reason I tuned in back before the end of days

[54ny77]

that was the best part for sure.

this forums' production and custom galleries has picked up a lot of that, which is great for members here.

Originally Posted by buddybikes

I really enjoyed the builders forum, where people into or getting into frame building could share questions and intelligent responses.

Friday night lights was great also in its prime where numerous framebuilders showed their projects.

[bironi]

Originally Posted by merckx

The us versus them ideology is what is tearing us apart.

Do we really need to bring that into our little cycling fetish?

I'm in agreement without a stupid emoji.
Years of knowledge gained from both sites.
Thank you to both.
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