New Office furniture / Training aid
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New Office furniture / Training aid
Picked out some new office furniture last week to aid me in getting out of the office more and in the fresh air. So my "lunch hour", weather permitting, will be a ride to one of the local delis and a quick cruise to burn those same calories off.
This should conservatively add an extra 50+ miles per week to my training schedule.
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It is the Specialized Langster "Boston" version.
This should conservatively add an extra 50+ miles per week to my training schedule.
Already asked our members in the SS/FG forum for some Mod recommendations
It is the Specialized Langster "Boston" version.
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I'd say bring your lunch, go for a real training ride, then eat at your desk. Pocket the $5/day saved for some new art
Nice bike though!
Nice bike though!
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That's cool. The colors just don't do it for me -- you know, art is subjective and all...
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That bike will be great as soon as you fix the chain tension. Pull that wheel on back.
I like the art that's there
I like the art that's there
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I would suggest some straps for your pants, or perhaps a chain guard. When I used to do this (In seattle in the rain) I just had waterproof pants and jacket to keep me dry/grease free. Have fun with it...Oh, yeah, and put a trainer on the back of that thing. No reason you can't spin while surfing the net!
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I'd put some regular brake levers on and bar tape up to the tops of the bars. The set up doesn't make sense as it is. It is taped only on the drops, as if that is where all your riding will occur, but the brake levers are on the tops. Also, regular brake levers will give you an on the hoods hand position.
While you are at it, you can get some marbled bar-tape to match your wife's paintings.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...All%20Products
Edit: I do like your bike. Several friends of mine have Langsters - they are a nice ride.
While you are at it, you can get some marbled bar-tape to match your wife's paintings.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...All%20Products
Edit: I do like your bike. Several friends of mine have Langsters - they are a nice ride.
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not that the art is bad, it just doesnt go with the room at all. maybe put a dark wood frame on it or something.
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When she asks me how I like the pieces look that she has picked out I respond, "They are beautiful Dear"
In return when I want to buy a new bike the response I get is "You deserve it Dear"
And that is how you remain happy and content after 26 years of married! End of Lesson...
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great bike by the way!
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When my wife says that she would like to hang "art" in my office I respond, "Thats great Dear"
When she asks me how I like the pieces look that she has picked out I respond, "They are beautiful Dear"
In return when I want to buy a new bike the response I get is "You deserve it Dear"
And that is how you remain happy and content after 26 years of married! End of Lesson...
When she asks me how I like the pieces look that she has picked out I respond, "They are beautiful Dear"
In return when I want to buy a new bike the response I get is "You deserve it Dear"
And that is how you remain happy and content after 26 years of married! End of Lesson...
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I approve. I just got a Silver Langster from '06. It's perty. The guy I got it from had some DA track cranks, so I sanded the surface and now it matches the brushed look of the bike. It's pretty sweet!
*edit* I lied... '07
*edit* I lied... '07
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If you're going to be doing road training, get some regular brake levers and tape your bars fully. Mount a set of mud flaps to your fenders. They make a pretty noticeable difference to the amount of crud coming off the road.
Ride, rinse, repeat.
Ride, rinse, repeat.