[Closed] What this forum does for you ?

I use it to rob me of all productivity at work beyond the minimum required to get fired.

A window into the mind of middle England.
Most of which makes me laugh.

One of my colleagues has taken up MTBing in the last year or so. He seems to have immediately become the archetypal STWer. When I call him he waffles on about buying bikes, how much better 29ers are than 26ers and his plans to lose weight and get fit.

If you're reading this Gerry - hi 🙂

Met a huge network of friends through this forum.

A useful insight into the thoughts and opinions of other people

It's good for a giggle but I've discovered some fantastic websites through this place and no matter what your query someone here will have the answer or at least point you in the right direction. It's a great place for that.

On the down side I do find the sensitivity of some on here tiring. So many just looking for an argument, but regardless I'd happily go for a bike ride with anyone on here. Good folk all in all.

fervouredimage = well said

makes me smile
and fills my dreary day.

Best place on the internet. I actually wish I had more time to come on here sometimes.

So much information, advice, experience, emotion, humour, PSAs, fantastic pictures, debates (well, silly arguments.. sometimes), and of course, bikes. There's only one thing I can think of that's missing, but it is a family site after all...

fervouredimage - Member
It's good for a giggle but I've discovered some fantastic websites through this place and no matter what your query someone here will have the answer or at least point you in the right direction. It's a great place for that.

On the down side I do find the sensitivity of some on here tiring. So many just looking for an argument, but regardless I'd happily go for a bike ride with anyone on here. Good folk all in all.

That and;

molgrips - Member
I use it to [s]rob me of all[/s] when times of productivity at work [s]beyond the minimum required to get fired[/s] are low.

What ton sed innit

Yep.
Plus some of the videos you get on here are the things you just wanna share.
Like that Russian driving cam video. EVERYONE loves that!

So many just looking for an argument,

It used to be a *LOT* worse before the great banning weekend of 1648.

It satiates my sociopathic tendencies just sufficiently that I can interact with others in an almost functioning, only slightly-murderously-inclined way in the real world. Thus saving the NHS money on strong medication, and the prison service the cost of my continued incarceration

A useful insight into the thoughts and opinions of other people

Oh and the sense of humour on here is better than anything I've found in real life... Picolax remains one of the funniest pieces of comedy I've ever known 🙂

It tells me what Torys think 🙂 STW was the first place I ever heard anyone express a tory political viewpoint as their own. Up until then I knew roughly half the people I meet day to day must vote conservative but I never heard anyone say they did, or promote or defend a tory policy.

So theres lots that that useful about the forum and the diversity of its members - about a decade ago I used it to find out the hole size and pitch on the steel mesh panels on the gantries over the M25 - but its the honesty that results from the anonymity of the forum thats is often most revealing even it it isn't always palatable.

It cleared up several questions that have worried me for too long:

Which is better, full sus or HT?
What tyres for never needing to switch tyres ever again?
Will 29ers trigger the end times?
And taught me the correct use of apostrophe's.

And taught me the correct use of apostrophe's.

... and the deployment of irony...

Indeed. Hot side downward.

The ability to post the post random of questions about anything and nearly always get an answer within minutes is astonishing. In this respect it is one of the most useful resources on the internet.

Also love the photo threads.

lets me know ehen everybody is back in work from the christmas holidays by the number of posts from bored computer warriors
reminds me that everything is Maggie Thatcher's fault

It taught me even Mayan's can get it wrong sometimes....

It tells me what Torys think STW was the first place I ever heard anyone express a tory political viewpoint as their own. Up until then I knew roughly half the people I meet day to day must vote conservative but I never heard anyone say they did, or promote or defend a tory policy.

This + 1

Which BTW is not a bad thing

Also very useful for any mechanical queries bike related or otherwise

What this forum does for you?

90% amusement
10% answers

Just like Binners, it's effectively a free social worker for me, helping me work on my alpha male fantasy.

should also add, hidden away between the great photos, silly arguments, political discussions and daft questions, you sometimes get stunning insights into peoples lives and the genuine support offered by complete strangers. Thinking in particular about the relationship threads and in particular the Bullheart Cancer thread.

cynic-al - Member

Just like Binners, it's effectively a free social worker for me, helping me work on my alpha male fantasy.

Tell us about your relationship with your father... 😯

Some top flight banter and some great conversation/pics about bikes.

A lifeline when I'm holed up in a hotel in some hole somewhere on the other side of the world!

It tells me what Torys think STW was the first place I ever heard anyone express a tory political viewpoint as their own. Up until then I knew roughly half the people I meet day to day must vote conservative but I never heard anyone say they did, or promote or defend a tory policy.

Very true - I don't know anyone who would openly express a Tory political bias, yet it's very common on here. Maybe the use of forum names to hide identity lets people feel free to express their true feelings, no matter how morally repugnant they are 😉

I work some very odd hours and often need to mentally unwind for a few hours when I get home. For me it's a sort of online boozer where I know everybody and I can eavesdrop in on a conversation and take part if I fancy. If its the pub bore holding court I might go and sit elsewhere and now and again there's a bit of handbags at dawn but all in all, it's not a bad local. 🙂

Very true - I don't know anyone who would openly express a Tory political bias, yet it's very common on here.

When the tory party was in the absolute doldrums - when Armando Iannuci was able to wave hundreds of pounds in front of people and say 'Can you name a member of the Tory front bench' and they couldn't..... CFH was a loan conservative voice in the internet wilderness. He popped my cherry! 🙂

nothing better for toilet ploppy time

STW singlehandedly provides sufficient research material to complete a masters on the effects of the post war UK education system 8)

I found this site while stalking someone.

Strangely it's been the amount of new and diverse music people have recommended?

It helped me promote he [url= http://www.bigbikebash.co.uk ]Big Bike bash[/url] mercilessly for the first event and slightly less for the subsequent ones. This has turned a party in my back garden into a regular event that raises tens of thousands if pounds for the UK Youth charity.

It also linked me up with a STWer who could make me a modified crutch when I bust my ankle so I could at least partially function.

It also makes me giggle sometimes.

I use it to make me Laugh 😆
I already know everything so theres nothing that can be learned, I have unlearned stuff though which is an interesting concept for me.. 😆

The best bits are the banter and peoples life experiances, the photo threads and other Members interests outside of bikes and riding, some excellent music officianardos here, some superb photographers too.

Not bothered about the arguing, I steer clear of that nonsence.

I do wish I didn't post so much on here though. 🙄

I found this site while stalking someone.

Do tell.....

At first twas' OK. but of late; not a lot!

All the "what do i like?" & "what should i do?" questions get tedious.

Bantors good tho' but too many colourful characters have disappeared/banned!

Do tell.....

Just check the bushes near the megabunker, and ask him directly.

Just check the bushes near the megabunker,

I had noticed that someone had set off one of my Claymores recently, but hadn't had time to go and investigate, plus the cats have probable eaten most of the remains by now.

...makes me despair for the future of humanity 😆

What're these 'bikes' that keep betting mentioned?
Chat forum is not what it was a couple of years ago but still amazingly helpful, interesting and annoying (yes I'm looking at you Mcmoonter 😉 )

Banter
Friends
Some arguing /debating
Some laughs
The chance to interact with folk I would never meet in the real world _ Stoners , Cpt , THM as well as the actual nutters i would choose not to but might meet

The HIVE MIND - there is nothing it does not know and no question it cannot answer - in fact I have not even understood some of the questions.

Does seem more tame these days which is both a good and a bad thing.
Seems to be loosing some community spirit as well as some of the characters - perhaps its just getting bigger and therefore more corporate?

Seems to be loosing some community spirit as well as some of the characters - perhaps its just getting bigger and therefore more corporate?

I only post on here as Chipps pays me to 😉

By the way, I was thinking of asking for a raise in 2013, what are you lot getting paid by STW towers to post stuff?

what are you lot getting paid by STW towers to post stuff?

I was promised, and get, regular photos of nipples.

I should have read the small print, though 🙁

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I was promised, and get, regular photos of nipples.

Switch off the 'Safe search' option in Options... 😉

i get 50p per word word word word word word word word word word word

I use you all as virtual office colleagues when I'm working from home. A substitute for all office banter, with the advantage that it is more orientated around bikes rather the than the banality of what happened in Eastenders last night or a talking about last night match.
I haven't worked out who the virtual office eye candy is yet though...

I haven't worked out who the virtual office eye candy is yet though...

*Waves*

"I haven't worked out who the virtual office eye candy is yet though... "

I've just sent you some pictures.

I haven't worked out who the virtual office eye candy is yet though...

Hora.

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*Spaffs*

[s]Your all a bunch of argumentative tossers[/s] 😆

I just love how witty and funny it is on here and how a completely innocent thread can descend into world war three 😆 I think most people must come on here to either vent their frustrations or wind people up. It also a great source of information and can also be a very caring place.

Got me into road biking 😕

That and the banter whiles away the hours!

*Spaffs*

Checked for blood?

Oh yeah one more thing, this place has actually got me/encouraged me/finger waved at me/embarased me* to enter a couple of "competitions" and I thought I'd had enough of that a loooong time ago. 😕
And (cough) I'm rather looking forward to meeting some folk of here.. I'll let you know if it's recipical... 😆

*delete as you see fit.

A mine of information - on almost any topic.
A real laugh - cats and flags 🙂
A chance to see the opinion of lots of folk I'd never meet.
A place to share riding experiences and routes.

As I've said before, I only ever subscribed as a way of supporting the forum as I'm not really interested in magazines. It also has to be said that modding is, at best, inconsistent and it seems as though The Rules need revised to reflect this. The use of the classifieds section is probably the worst for this and I'm unlikely to renew my subscription next time around based on recent changes.

Hora only classes as eye candy when he's in work...

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I put bets on with my bookie to see how long it takes druidh to come along and ruin a thread.
He was a bit slow on this one so I'm down £0.41 today.

CaptainFlashheart - Member
I haven't worked out who the virtual office eye candy is yet though...
*Waves*

I don't know many people of here in person and I don't regularly converse on here but I've spend enough time on here to know when a thread starts who will reply and what their angle will be.

It also has to be said that modding is, at best, inconsistent and it seems as though The Rules need revised to reflect this

You're a frequent flyer here - would you volunteer to mod?

Oh look - I have my own personal stalker.

* feels privileged *

Would I volunteer to mod? Why not? I'd just have to dig out the jackboots and Nazi uniform (again).

Do tell.....

It was all such a long time ago.
I went in to my LBS which was having a closing down sale ,and just happened to mention that I had £5000 to spend on a new bike ,but that I no idea what to choose. I also mentioned that I was having some thoughts about changing tyres ,pedals,cables,brakes and finishing kit, as I just couldn't keep up with people at my local trail park. Anyway,they said that they posted at a very helpful place called singletrackworld on the interweb,and felt sure I would have all my questions answered.
When I came on here ,I forgot all about bikes and ended up spending my money on stoves,quality knives,razor blades and cheese. So now ,I lurk on here,scanning all the threads ,just waiting for them to turn up. I will have my revenge ,oh yes 🙂

When I came on here ,I forgot all about bikes and ended up spending my money on [s]stoves,quality knives,razor blades and cheese[/s] any and everything that is top quality, but isn't bikes.

ftfy.

Happened to me too....

I forgot all about bikes and ended up spending my money on stoves,quality knives,razor blades and cheese.

I am disappointed you didn't have sheds in your list.....

I am disappointed you didn't have sheds in your list.....

He only had 5k, Footflaps.

I am disappointed you didn't have sheds in your list.....

No need, he just uses yours.

While you sleep.

I am disappointed you didn't have sheds in your list.....

2013 ...year of the super shed .

[i]I need somewhere to store all the knives and cheese[/i]

I typed in singlecrack in a google search then took up mountainbiking and been here ever since. 😮

He only had 5k, Footflaps.

OK, decent foundations....

It taught me that no point, no matter how small, should ever be conceded in an argument no matter what the cost.

All in all though it is a very good place and the collective wisdom of a (decent) crowd is often much more effective at answering questions and proferring advice than just Googling everything. It's also always pretty heartwarming when the adice also spills over into genuine support for people with real problems other than mtb stuff etc.

falkirk-mark - Member
I typed in singlecrack in a google search

😯

^^ this ^^

How many do you need?? ❓

It is interesting how many Google searches bring STW to the fore.

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I just come here for the women.

But, so far, i've only found a bunch of girls......... 😉

Lots. I like the chat side (I'm a forum addict tbh) and I've met a lot of other riders through it (or, perhaps it's better to say I would have met lots of them anyway, but it's meant more of a connection, "Oh hi, you're that guy off the internet").

Also it's influenced my riding a lot, probably wouldn't have gone so head over heels for enduro racing without this place and that's been a big thing for me.

Jamie- your google searches are tailored to you, normal people won't get that.

Nice that you think forum folk are normal 😀

Its great for picking up chicks