Lighten up? I think you misunderstand. I've recieved plenty of good advice which i'm gratefull for, and i'm not talking about that. But when someone replies for the sole purpose of saying insulting things like "why don't you stop moaning about your problems and just ride the bike", how in god's name do I become the ahole here? Amazing, just amazing. All i'm trying DESPERATLY to do is get a serious answer for a problem thats ruining my bikeing experience and instead of friendly helpful fellow bikers trying to help i get insulted. then when i say anything back i'm the jerk. Funny how this doesn't happen in my personal life but it happens online where people feel they can insult you while hiding behing the anonymity of the web. i'm not stupid and i'm not young and clueless and i know the difference between lighthearted jabs and mean spirited insults. Thats simply an excuse used when i reply back in kind to make ME look like the bad guy when all i ever do is talk bikes.

As for being respectful of guidence and advice given.........show me ONE post where i wasn't. i'm not talking about insulting replies, but honest advice given to help. Show me ONE.