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jschen
09-15-07, 10:30 PM
Vivian decided to go on strike. She mumbled something about an abusive owner or something... :rolleyes:

Pheard
09-15-07, 10:35 PM
She got tired of you sitting on her bareback without properly wiping. Comon, Jason. :rolleyes:
jschen
09-15-07, 10:45 PM
:( My spare bike is the one I do my trainer riding on. :rolleyes:

But anyway, if she doesn't feel like playing, my Specialized Allez take her climbing wheelset and we'll go climb Baldy without her. He could use some exercise, having not been on an outdoor ride since Jan 27.

donnamb
09-15-07, 11:33 PM
Pheard, I sense that you on the path to a full understanding of womankind. Don't leave the rest of us poor ignorant men behind. Tell us each and every insight in detail, no matter how excruciating.
<looks downward and notices she is female> Is there something in particular you're wondering about?
ms.gio
09-16-07, 04:56 AM
Good morning Foo. It's bright and early here in Chicago. *yawn* I just wanted to stop by and say hello. My agenda for the morning is to do some community service. Woot...6:30am-12:30pm. Hopefully, it won't be too cold for the service project is right on the lake front. I think I might just prepare for cold weather and wear my Under Armor.

Have a good Sunday everyone. *waves*
wolfpack
09-16-07, 05:02 AM
it's 54F here at 7am. i'm headed out for a ride on the trails this morning with some friends. see ya'll later.
gbcb
09-16-07, 05:05 AM
Sounds like a great morning for a ride. Have fun, wolfpack!
Krink
09-16-07, 05:05 AM
<looks downward and notices she is female> Is there something in particular you're wondering about?

Thanks for the offer, but, when it comes to information on the opposite sex, wild speculation is generally more reliable than personal experience.
jschen
09-16-07, 05:45 AM
Good morning, Foo. :) My Specialized Allez (think Malistryx's bike without the white bar tape) and I are headed for Baldy today. :D
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 07:00 AM
Vivian decided to go on strike. She mumbled something about an abusive owner or something... :rolleyes:

I told you to change that chain. Now see what has happened! :rolleyes: :p
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 07:13 AM
I'm getting ready to go over to Tsali for a Specilaized 08 bike demo day. Gonna try out the new Transition, Stumpy FSR and whatever else grabs my attention. I'll bring my camera.
Malistryx
09-16-07, 07:38 AM
Just got in from my long day yesterday. This weekend is turning out to be quite crazy but in a really good way, spending a lot of time having fun with my friends :) Although since Friday morning I've been home for ~30 minutes. And I'm only home now because I have a wedding to go to in a few hours.

The Medieval Faire was pretty fun :) My cyclist friend wore his kilt again, that is always a good thing. More cyclists should wear kilts.

But now I have to run and upload pictures, get cleaned up, and get ready for this wedding :D So glad it's turning out to be a beautiful day!


Good morning, Foo. :) My Specialized Allez (think Malistryx's bike without the white bar tape) and I are headed for Baldy today. :D

And without the stylin' white and pink saddle ;)
Ritehsedad
09-16-07, 07:43 AM
Gonna go to the Portsmouth Crit later. I want to get there in time for the ladies race, should be fun. :D
Ritehsedad
09-16-07, 08:19 AM
:roflmao:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=344104

...OK, I found it funny. :rolleyes:
Michigander
09-16-07, 09:04 AM
I'm wondering what's wrong with bike forums. Only seeing the top third of pages is annoying.
donnamb
09-16-07, 11:02 AM
Thanks for the offer, but, when it comes to information on the opposite sex, wild speculation is generally more reliable than personal experience.
Good luck with that approach.
x136
09-16-07, 11:04 AM
It's ten o'damn clock, and I have yet to get out of bed. :rolleyes: Though according to the battery meter in this here lap-o-top, I'll need to in 20 minutes or so.

Hey, someone has to balance out all of you productive, useful people, doing community service, going to fairs (and faires!), going to weddings, going on bike rides... sheesh. :p
timmyquest
09-16-07, 11:09 AM
Foot........ball
Sledbikes
09-16-07, 11:13 AM
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/Lownslow302/Achievementfoo.jpg
jsharr
09-16-07, 12:20 PM
Time is Foo is never wasted.
jsharr
09-16-07, 12:21 PM
Although I think many who spend time in Foo are wasted, or altered by modern science in some form or fashion.
jsharr
09-16-07, 12:21 PM
Getting ready to take two six year olds putt putting. Pray for me.
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 12:34 PM
Back from demo day. Rode a Specialized 08 Tarmac SL Sworks, Roubaix SL Sworks and a Stumpy Sworks FSR. I really liked the Tarmac. It really surprised me. Climbed very well on the 14% section I tested it on. The Roubaix was OK but not quite for me. It was not as snappy as the Tarmac.

The Stumpy was awesome. What's not to like about that bike? Mindless on singletrack. $7400 msrp!:eek:
Pheard
09-16-07, 12:43 PM
Wow dude, you test rode a stumpy?

Man, it looks like the design is different for 08 on the stumpies.

I saw the new 08 treks at the lbs the other day, the road bike designs seriously look like last years specialized. But the new trek fullies are friggen sweetness. I kept looking off to the bikes while I was tryign to talk to one of the workers. I was like "WOW are those the new 08 treks? they are hawt."
VegaVixen
09-16-07, 12:51 PM
I'm wondering what's wrong with bike forums. Only seeing the top third of pages is annoying.

+1 Not only that, but the only way I can post is to reply, since the new post box doesn't show up. And on some thread pages, I'm seeing code, just before the page is cut off. Is no one else but me and Mich having this problem? No other website that has long pages is giving me problems....

It's enough to make me give up on Fooin' around today. :o
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 12:54 PM
Yeah, the 08 Stumpy Sworks FSR is sweet. Full carbon frame, 5" travel F&R, 1.5" headtube, super stiff, tracks great. It just rides down the trail. The first thing I noticed was no pedal bob. Coming from a HT that would have been obvious. Second thing is that I wasn't micro managing the ride. I just looked up the trail and it would go. No worries about the little stuff. Inspires a lot of confidence. Light, carves turns great, and climbs well. All positive except for the price tag.
x136
09-16-07, 01:01 PM
Is no one else but me and Mich having this problem? No other website that has long pages is giving me problems....I'm not having that specific problem, but the server is taking a long time to respond initially. I'll click on a thread (or post a reply, or anything), and it'll sit there for thirty seconds or more before it starts loading, but then it loads at normal speed. Fuh. Been going on for a few days now.
Pheard
09-16-07, 01:04 PM
Yeah, the 08 Stumpy Sworks FSR is sweet. Full carbon frame, 5" travel F&R, 1.5" headtube, super stiff, tracks great. It just rides down the trail. The first thing I noticed was no pedal bob. Coming from a HT that would have been obvious. Second thing is that I wasn't micro managing the ride. I just looked up the trail and it would go. No worries about the little stuff. Inspires a lot of confidence. Light, carves turns great, and climbs well. All positive except for the price tag.

See the thing about it, and I've heard very similar reviews of the stumpy fsr. No need to watch the trail, just literally glide through, but some think that takes the fun out of cycling. Part of the fun of technical sections is looking down and guiding yourself. But since I don't give a crap about that I'd love a stumpy fsr. If you really wanted one, try maybe the non carbon fiber frame 8gee price tag? Na'mean? :D
StupidlyBrave
09-16-07, 01:05 PM
Getting ready to take two six year olds putt putting. Pray for me.

Sure thing. But wear a 'cup' anyway. :)
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 01:08 PM
See the thing about it, and I've heard very similar reviews of the stumpy fsr. No need to watch the trail, just literally glide through, but some think that takes the fun out of cycling. Part of the fun of technical sections is looking down and guiding yourself. But since I don't give a crap about that I'd love a stumpy fsr. If you really wanted one, try maybe the non carbon fiber frame 8gee price tag? Na'mean? :D

The bike is still plenty responsive to pick a line through any technical stuff and I did. It's just that I didn't stress about it at all. Most of the time my eyes were up the trail, which for me makes for a faster and safer ride. The carbon frame pro is about 2K less than the Sworks. I didn't try the Al frame but I've been told the carbon is stiffer and handles better, FWIW.
donnamb
09-16-07, 01:24 PM
I'm wondering what's wrong with bike forums. Only seeing the top third of pages is annoying.


+1 Not only that, but the only way I can post is to reply, since the new post box doesn't show up. And on some thread pages, I'm seeing code, just before the page is cut off. Is no one else but me and Mich having this problem? No other website that has long pages is giving me problems....

It's enough to make me give up on Fooin' around today. :o


I'm not having that specific problem, but the server is taking a long time to respond initially. I'll click on a thread (or post a reply, or anything), and it'll sit there for thirty seconds or more before it starts loading, but then it loads at normal speed. Fuh. Been going on for a few days now.

Pretty please with sugar (or fresh fruit) on top, tell us your forums problems on this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=344167). We know about the server speed, but some of these other issues are new.
Krink
09-16-07, 02:20 PM
Good luck with that approach.

Thanks! :)
Krink
09-16-07, 02:34 PM
Time is Foo is never wasted.

Whoa, deep.

I actually admire that BF traded user functionality for advertising revenue. It's patriotic, somehow.


Eating peaches and cleaning house. Humans are dirty bastages.
crtreedude
09-16-07, 03:11 PM
Getting ready to take two six year olds putt putting. Pray for me.

May the kiddies not hit jsharr in a sensitive spot... (is that what you wanted?)
VegaVixen
09-16-07, 03:15 PM
[Yay! Another possibility to post without having to use "Reply with quote" mode. :D ]

Damn, peeps, had planned to lie out on my deck today, but it's been too farkin' chilly! Brrrr! Feels like fall is already fallin' here, even though the usual persistent cold starts around the end of October. :o

<slinkin' away to put on more clothes>
p4nh4ndle
09-16-07, 03:39 PM
brrr, back from mtb bash 2007, more fun than cold though
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 03:57 PM
[Yay! Another possibility to post without having to use "Reply with quote" mode. :D ]

Damn, peeps, had planned to lie out on my deck today, but it's been too farkin' chilly! Brrrr! Feels like fall is already fallin' here, even though the usual persistent cold starts around the end of October. :o

<slinkin' away to put on more clothes>

I don't know what you're talking about. :) It's just getting nice again.
VegaVixen
09-16-07, 03:59 PM
I don't know what you're talking about. :) It's just getting nice again.

Was only in the 70F's here today. :mad:
blonduathlongrl
09-16-07, 04:16 PM
[Yay! Another possibility to post without having to use "Reply with quote" mode. :D ]

Damn, peeps, had planned to lie out on my deck today, but it's been too farkin' chilly! Brrrr! Feels like fall is already fallin' here, even though the usual persistent cold starts around the end of October. :o

<slinkin' away to put on more clothes>
hi Vega! chilli here too, fall is definitly here.. thanks for the kind message :)
hey foo :)
I missed the portsmouth crit today :( had too much to do for the funeral, was hoping to see ritesdad in here with the whole report!
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 04:18 PM
Was only in the 70F's here today. :mad:

High of 72F, low this morning 45F. Perfect.
crtreedude
09-16-07, 04:32 PM
What is this weather change you speak of? Isn't your temperature the same for the whole year like ours...

<runs and hides>
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 04:41 PM
What is this weather change you speak of? Isn't your temperature the same for the whole year like ours...

<runs and hides>

No disrespect, but I would find that hard to live with. That's just me. Now a nice week or two in the tropics during the heart of winter is very nice. But I couldn't deal with the same temps and length of day yearlong.
Pheard
09-16-07, 04:46 PM
I'm a few moments from doing a ride on the roadie, I was fueling up on chocolate peanut butter malt. Only 1000 calories per glass, great to maintain my figure.

I was making a dope arse mix for riding, that's why I've been putting off the ride for like 4 hours. :p
crtreedude
09-16-07, 04:49 PM
No disrespect, but I would find that hard to live with. That's just me. Now a nice week or two in the tropics during the heart of winter is very nice. But I couldn't deal with the same temps and length of day yearlong.

No offense - it is a hard job but someone has to do it... ;)

I had half a lifetime of broiling and freezing for a half a year - but it sure made you thankful for those few perfect days you get.

So I went in search of them. I'll let you know when I get bored. :D

One issue I have that you probably don't is a genetic condition that cause my hands and extremities to hurt when the temperature drops below 60 or so. I used to stick my hands under hot water when I would get in to remove the pain. Circulation issue and it is genetic.

My mom said I would just have to live with it - Nope, there is a solution to everything!
Siu Blue Wind
09-16-07, 04:49 PM
Getting ready to take the half/half pedals off of the road bike........*gasp!* :eek:
crtreedude
09-16-07, 04:51 PM
When do the training wheels come off?

<runs and hides in a latin amercian country...> :eek:
BikeWNC
09-16-07, 04:54 PM
No offense - it is a hard job but someone has to do it... ;)

I had half a lifetime of broiling and freezing for a half a year - but it sure made you thankful for those few perfect days you get.

So I went in search of them. I'll let you know when I get bored. :D

One issue I have that you probably don't is a genetic condition that cause my hands and extremities to hurt when the temperature drops below 60 or so. I used to stick my hands under hot water when I would get in to remove the pain. Circulation issue and it is genetic.

My mom said I would just have to live with it - Nope, there is a solution to everything!

Sounds like something similar to Raynaud's Syndrome. That can be really painful in the cold.
Pheard
09-16-07, 04:57 PM
Ok. Mix tape.

Dj tiesto.

Emo rock?

80s Love songs? (yes I have a couple cds full of 80s love songs)

Or heavy metal?

Suggestions? Comments?

How about Shania Twain?
Siu Blue Wind
09-16-07, 04:59 PM
When do the training wheels come off?

<runs and hides in a latin amercian country...> :eek:


When I feel confident that you are able to ride without crashing into a tree. :)

Jon. How about love songs from movies?

Mich. Where'd ya go? I was on. :(
crtreedude
09-16-07, 04:59 PM
Whatever it is, it isn't crippling but very uncomfortable. When I lived in NJ, from October to May it will feel like your muscles feel when you have pushed them too hard - that achy feeling. Not enough to make me take pain kills but enough to make life a bit unpleasant.

I have almost nothing here - I just live where I have to sweat just a little during the middle of the day.

I am just happy there is a solution - I am a cold weather exile!