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Old 12-23-14, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Hey I'm all for liking one over another. I was just riffing on the it's good enough for the national crit champ post. At a certain point guys win on what's given to them.
that was the point of my post, silly.
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I was agreeing with you, not arguing with you.
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ha lol my bad!

so used to everything being a battle here that I was battling.
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Old 12-24-14, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by shovelhd
From your perspective, sure. It's just a tool.
I have a nice bike I think. I rode the bike I want for sure. I had a nice one prior, but I no longer wanted an ISP. I skirt the upper end usually of my bike of choice, and have turned down better deals on colors that are less desire able to me. I'm not immune. In fact I just made my first purely utilitarian move that I can recall in a long while - going to ultegra so I can stay 10s cheaply.
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Sent an email to inquire about hiring a coach. If the price is right I'll do it, I need the help.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
I have a nice bike I think. I rode the bike I want for sure. I had a nice one prior, but I no longer wanted an ISP. I skirt the upper end usually of my bike of choice, and have turned down better deals on colors that are less desire able to me. I'm not immune. In fact I just made my first purely utilitarian move that I can recall in a long while - going to ultegra so I can stay 10s cheaply.
I'm the same way, although I do have a few ISP bikes, I still keep a bike or two with a standard seat post for travel and utility purposes. I've turned down bikes that were the wrong color for me (white- shows dirt as soon as I pull out of the driveway) or had them painted to cover up graphics (Livestrong). I ride professional-grade frames, but about 4 years or so later through the used or NOS market, and build them up with mid-tier components to find that balance between price and performance. I just loaded up on a few 10 speed groupsets and a bunch of cassettes when the prices dropped, because I see no compelling reason for me to go 11sp just yet. Besides, I have a bunch of wheelsets that would need to be replaced or re-laced to make the jump, which increases the cost. I'm pragmatic- it isn't that extra pound on the bike or lack of a gear in the cassette that makes me slow, and Oleg Tinkov isn't going to call me just because I dropped the money on a superbike.
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Just make sure you're listening to one who has a clue.
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When did people that raced start giving a crap about what other people were racing on given that everything was in working order?

The go-to race bike used to be a CAAD9 people thought it was adequate, reliable, and well... cost effective. Have racers started becoming caught up in fred culture?
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
I have a nice bike I think. I rode the bike I want for sure. I had a nice one prior, but I no longer wanted an ISP. I skirt the upper end usually of my bike of choice, and have turned down better deals on colors that are less desire able to me. I'm not immune. In fact I just made my first purely utilitarian move that I can recall in a long while - going to ultegra so I can stay 10s cheaply.
Yes.
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Originally Posted by ridethecliche
When did people that raced start giving a crap about what other people were racing on given that everything was in working order?

The go-to race bike used to be a CAAD9 people thought it was adequate, reliable, and well... cost effective. Have racers started becoming caught up in fred culture?
I guess so. The comment was ridiculous.
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I've raced my backup bike that I don't even like to ride many times. Once the race starts I never think about it.
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Old 12-24-14, 03:11 PM
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I guess so. The comment was ridiculous.
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Originally Posted by ridethecliche
When did people that raced start giving a crap about what other people were racing on given that everything was in working order?

The go-to race bike used to be a CAAD9 people thought it was adequate, reliable, and well... cost effective. Have racers started becoming caught up in poseur culture?
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Any favorite non-prescription methods of treating depression ?? I need suggestions for someone.
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On the phone. Post #3997 .
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone.

i am looking forward to two paid days off in a row. It's been a while. May the indulgence begin.
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Old 12-24-14, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by shovelhd
On the phone. Post #3997 .
Yeah I didn't get what that was referring to though.
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Any favorite non-prescription methods of treating depression ?? I need suggestions for someone.
exercise. getting out of the house, even if just to go for a walk. genuine concern and conversation about things other than their depression.
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Any favorite non-prescription methods of treating depression ?? I need suggestions for someone.
Mindfulness exercises. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
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Any favorite non-prescription methods of treating depression ?? I need suggestions for someone.
exercise and hobbies that are goal oriented and encourage engaging others
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Any favorite non-prescription methods of treating depression ?? I need suggestions for someone.
Really they should see a physician but some of the following may help and are pretty damn safe.

Magnesium, vitamin D, fish oil or cod liver oil supplementation
Joining a club or group - any group appears to work
Exercise
Talk therapy
If the person has digestive issues, treatment of those helps, via the gut brain connection.
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
Yeah I didn't get what that was referring to though.
He was referring to me, because I saw someone say something I didn't agree with and fired back about his bike. It was a short exchange and I thought it was over.

I guess it isn't.
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Mindfulness exercises. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
She's signed up for a new program like that in a few weeks.
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
Any favorite non-prescription methods of treating depression ?? I need suggestions for someone.


not being glib, but biking?

exercise and sleep work best for me.

oh, yeah, I take ZMA, vit D, guggol, and everything else listed above this post.
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