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Old 03-06-15, 11:29 AM
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Yeah, that's what the concierge is for!
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you paid someone to reassemble your bike from the case at the hotel?
I would have if I could have!
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I'm certain is bust something I couldn't replace
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There's a joke in there somewhere.
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It's Friday, we just had a foot of snow last night, we have a record low for March today, the day is moving so slow at work, you guys need to keep the entertainment up!
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It's Friday, we just had a foot of snow last night, we have a record low for March today, the day is moving so slow at work, you guys need to keep the entertainment up!
https://imgur.com/Yv1F33z
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haha nice @Ygduf
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If the refs let one competitor eat another, is it technically breaking the rules?
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Is there any way to upgrade any of my Sora components, bars, stem or saddle for $100 and find a tangible difference? Going to wait until at least the fall or next spring to get a new bike, but if I can upgrade something in the time being, I would consider it. Then again, I don't even know if taking a few ounces off my 20lb bike would be noticeable.

If anyone has extra saddles, I'll take it! The LBS near me doesn't have the saddle trial program.
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Originally Posted by globecanvas
If the refs let one competitor eat another, is it technically breaking the rules?
I own a dachshund. They are huge cheaters.
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Is there any way to upgrade any of my Sora components, bars, stem or saddle for $100 and find a tangible difference? Going to wait until at least the fall or next spring to get a new bike, but if I can upgrade something in the time being, I would consider it. Then again, I don't even know if taking a few ounces off my 20lb bike would be noticeable.

If anyone has extra saddles, I'll take it! The LBS near me doesn't have the saddle trial program.
I'd upgrade the rear derailleur to get slightly crisper shifting, but honestly there's not a huge amount of difference between groups nowadays provided you're maintaining stuff the way it should be maintained.

If you're happy with your saddle I wouldn't worry about changing it, comfort is more important than saving a few grams.
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FINE, I'll shave the other leg too.
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FINE, I'll shave the other leg too.

maybe save it for team camp so guys can chase you with electric razors and try to shave your legs as you try to stay away...
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Originally Posted by Ygduf
I own a dachshund. They are huge cheaters.
My parents own a Dachshund...my 2 pitbulls are scared of that thing!
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maybe save it for team camp so guys can chase you with electric razors and try to shave your legs as you try to stay away...
Hot.
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Originally Posted by save10
hit the ground -> had read the rulebook -> took free 1/2 lap -> not cheating -> ethical -> win!

also demonstrated really good situational awareness + win at all costs attitude + (bonus!) cx skills
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YES. I ****ing love it when dogs cheat at racing!
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Look at this seductress peaking it's lil body round the corner.

Do u gais think thaz enuf drop?
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Originally Posted by Gramercy
Is there any way to upgrade any of my Sora components, bars, stem or saddle for $100 and find a tangible difference? Going to wait until at least the fall or next spring to get a new bike, but if I can upgrade something in the time being, I would consider it. Then again, I don't even know if taking a few ounces off my 20lb bike would be noticeable.

If anyone has extra saddles, I'll take it! The LBS near me doesn't have the saddle trial program.
If it's Sora with the thumb trigger, you might consider upgrading the levers. My son had that on his junior team bike and was never able to shift it from the drops, although that may just have been a function of small kid hands.
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Originally Posted by TheKillerPenguin
Look at this seductress peaking it's lil body round the corner.

Do u gais think thaz enuf drop?
Broken sternum doesn't really hurt anyway.
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Originally Posted by TheKillerPenguin
Look at this seductress peaking it's lil body round the corner.

Do u gais think thaz enuf drop?
One of CDR's bikes?
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