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09-01-15, 09:33 PM
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I feel like it could still get more aero, with some adjustments.
09-02-15, 04:41 AM
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Is that ygduf? Can you show him with the other helmet?
09-02-15, 05:05 AM
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My son (almost 15) has gone from "bikes are stupid" a few years ago, to now wanting to ride a lot. Nice to see. We did 18 miles on hybrids last weekend, and planning his first road bike ride tomorrow. Convenient that he's just a hair taller than me so can ride one of my bikes. Gotta get him some granny gears though. I had a compact crank hanging around, so that's a start.
Which brings me to ...... ordering a cassette, new tires and chain for him. Went to PBK first, coupon didn't work, so checked Ribble out of curiosity. Way cheaper, with no shipping ?! I was expecting Ribble shipping to bring it up to PBK total.
Which brings me to ...... ordering a cassette, new tires and chain for him. Went to PBK first, coupon didn't work, so checked Ribble out of curiosity. Way cheaper, with no shipping ?! I was expecting Ribble shipping to bring it up to PBK total.
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09-02-15, 05:40 AM
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Ribble has sales often, 10%-15% off. Wait and stock up. For ten speed chains I buy the bulk KMC DX-10. For 11 speed I use the Shimano 5800. I get my missing links on Amazon in six packs. Cassettes depends who is cheapest. PBK blowouts can be cheaper than Ribble especially with a coupon.
09-02-15, 06:07 AM
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For whatever reason, Ultegra ten speed chains are currently cheaper (.05) than the DX-10s at Ribble, and 5700 chains are a buck cheaper still. I only know because I had to order one last night in addition to an RD.
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09-02-15, 07:27 AM
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I may take an old beater frame and turn it into a road triple for my son. Brand new Sora full group for $180 !!
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09-02-15, 08:14 AM
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My son (almost 15) has gone from "bikes are stupid" a few years ago, to now wanting to ride a lot. Nice to see. We did 18 miles on hybrids last weekend, and planning his first road bike ride tomorrow. Convenient that he's just a hair taller than me so can ride one of my bikes. Gotta get him some granny gears though. I had a compact crank hanging around, so that's a start.
Which brings me to ...... ordering a cassette, new tires and chain for him. Went to PBK first, coupon didn't work, so checked Ribble out of curiosity. Way cheaper, with no shipping ?! I was expecting Ribble shipping to bring it up to PBK total.
Which brings me to ...... ordering a cassette, new tires and chain for him. Went to PBK first, coupon didn't work, so checked Ribble out of curiosity. Way cheaper, with no shipping ?! I was expecting Ribble shipping to bring it up to PBK total.
09-02-15, 12:33 PM
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The bulk chains still come with a missing link. I don't use pins.
09-02-15, 01:03 PM
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Got it. 
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09-02-15, 01:43 PM
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09-02-15, 02:00 PM
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I love guys like you.
GC calls me The Blade.
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09-02-15, 06:27 PM
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Andy Hampsten said someone (a teammate?) called him a "radiator" because of his physique and position.
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09-02-15, 06:44 PM
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I wonder what my nickname would be. "Sack of potatoes" ?
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09-02-15, 06:51 PM
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I've already got a nickname - "Old Man Chuck".
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09-02-15, 07:32 PM
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My son's first road bike ride. No granny gears, so he has to get out of the saddle on some hills. I forgot that it's not just a natural thing to do. Hard to teach.
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You taught Cat5's at Bethel. They didn't talk back though 
09-02-15, 08:34 PM
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09-02-15, 09:28 PM
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I tried to lead out my teammate the last Tues night race I did, I don't remember when that was but August? July? I was holding the tops of my bars with literally just the tips of my fingers, sitting as upright as possible, turning over a big gear fast (hit about 34 mph). Dragged my teammate clear of the field. Went slower in the actual sprint but for a brief, optimistic moment I thought I could beat my teammate as he struggled to hold my wheel. He got me just before the line.
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09-03-15, 11:37 AM
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My superior (not my direct boss, but neither here nor there) tried to schedule a meeting so that everyone at the meeting could schedule another meeting where we solve a critical problem at work. Seriously how does this crap work in corporate america? I work in a large university (facilities/construction/engineering) and it baffles me why I need to attend 6 meetings where nothing get accomplished.
In cycling news, I think I'm going with trainer road this off season. I thought about Zwift, but streaming Netflix while on the trainer sounds like a better option.
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09-03-15, 12:59 PM
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My superior (not my direct boss, but neither here nor there) tried to schedule a meeting so that everyone at the meeting could schedule another meeting where we solve a critical problem at work. Seriously how does this crap work in corporate america? I work in a large university (facilities/construction/engineering) and it baffles me why I need to attend 6 meetings where nothing get accomplished.
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09-03-15, 01:29 PM
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09-03-15, 01:31 PM
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no, the newer ones have things like remote resistance and they're working on that being upgradable to that online stuff. plus they're red, and red is faster.
09-03-15, 01:31 PM
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What are "inside ride rollers" ?
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