Northern California - Ok, what did you buy???

Those ribbons must be to celebrate Columbus Day!

Bought some ear covers, leg and knee warmers, gloves and a long sleeve black shirt and a 7 degree stem which makes a huge difference from the 5 degree I used to have.

Are those the ribbons from the Giro de Peninsula... a few months back? It's about time to take them off man! hehe! :p

Oh... as for what I bought... I need to paypal Thien for the alternate jersey and arm warmers.

Yup, those streamers were from Giro. Since I've been getting so many comments about them, I think I'll keep them on, in spite of everyone ... :D

New drive train:
Dura Ace / FSA mix

New wheelset Fuse E5

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Those are sweet!

Yup, those streamers were from Giro. Since I've been getting so many comments about them, I think I'll keep them on, in spite of everyone ... :D

They used to give out really nice tricolore ribbons instead of the cheapie streamers. Oh well, sign of the times.
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Yup, those streamers were from Giro. Since I've been getting so many comments about them, I think I'll keep them on, in spite of everyone ... :D

Mine came off during the ride. Probably explains why I never got my "Knot Tying" merit badge in cub scouts.....

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plus some new shifters (no photo available, old Shimano R550 8-speed)

All to breathe some new life into my old CX bike.

Haha, you're hooked! CX does that to ya. :D

Sylvan SKS touring pedals, brooks b-17, ortlieb panniers

Force group, Conti GP4000s, ParkTool master link removal tool.

A Cannondale frame from craigslist. Plan to build a fixie.

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Blue Cinelli cork tape.

Haha, you're hooked! CX does that to ya. :D

ha! Yeah, funny how short bursts of intense pain have that effect ;)

Force group, Conti GP4000s, ParkTool master link removal tool.

Wow, for a new bike or for the Cannondale?

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I'm spending money like crazy! Just got bit by the bug recently so...

1997 Lemond Zurich (this was a few months ago and started me down this slippery slope)
Forerunner 305 with HRM and Cadence sensor (3 weeks ago)
Park MTB tool, Innovations second wind pump, tire irons, CO2 cartridges, tubes, continental gatorskin
Motobecane Messenger (won't be delivered until Nov)
Norcal bib, jersey, arm warmers (won't be delivered until Nov)

Whew! Now that I listed it all out, I think I need to give my credit card a break for a while!

After the Messenger comes, I'll probably ride it stock for a while and then decide if anything is so crappy that it warrants replacement.

I just bought one of these over the net:

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It should be here "someday"

Niterider MOAB off of Craig's List.

Really powerful light. Tried the helmet mount, and gawd, it's heavy. Too heavy for my head. I'm just going to use the handlebar mount.

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I've heard nothing but good things about this saddle. My prior Specialized saddle kicked ass too, but I decided to swap it out for a laughable offense.

I also got a Specialized long sleeve jersey thing that I can't find a picture of, some gloves and a bike jersey for the wife, new cable/housing (exciting), and some white cinelli cork tape. And then I overhauled my headset because I was bored... and it's a pain in my ass. I really hate my headset.

Cadence sensor (wireless version) for PowerTap.

P.S. +1 on Toupe. Great saddle.

Blinky 3H for my helmet - in case my seatpost light and backpack light are obscured.

+2 on the Toupe

I have the 143 in black on my CAAD8 build

My fluid trainer arrived today. Now I have something to do when it's too windy and wet outside.

My fluid trainer arrived today. Now I have something to do when it's too windy and wet outside.

Which one?

My fluid trainer arrived today. Now I have something to do when it's too windy and wet outside.

Mine (from 1upusa) arrived yesterday too. Got mine for the same reasons.

Mine (from 1upusa) arrived yesterday too. Got mine for the same reasons.

Well. I have to tell you guys it's definitely money well spent. I bought one about a month ago and use it every weeknight for an hour since it's dark when I get home. I got the Kinetic Road Machine and it's awesome! I finally checked out the Spinerval DVD that came with it last night at the midpoint and did the TT workout for the 2nd half. Great workout. :eek: I usually just park it in front of the tv and watch crap that's on TV. Video is much more motivating, other than Minnesotans need more sun. :eek: :rolleyes:

Well. I have to tell you guys it's definitely money well spent. I bought one about a month ago and use it every weeknight for an hour since it's dark when I get home. I got the Kinetic Road Machine and it's awesome! I finally checked out the Spinerval DVD that came with it last night at the midpoint and did the TT workout for the 2nd half. Great workout. :eek: I usually just park it in front of the tv and watch crap that's on TV. Video is much more motivating, other than Minnesotans need more sun. :eek: :rolleyes:

Gave it a try last night. You're right. It can be a great workout always having some resistance. I loaded up an ipod with some movies and watched bits and pieces of a few them over the course of an hour. It's dark when I get home too so I can see how this can be useful. Definitely no buyer's remorse here.

A pair of Cannondale Synapse Sport road bikes for the wife and I. I've switched out both stems, my seatpost, put Topeak Explorer racks with tail lights on both, put campus pedals on both, had my bars re-wrapped, and ridden more of my fat ***** off. 260+/- miles and about 8lbs in 3 weeks.

I still love the Iron Horse, but this thing is wicked fast!! (first road bike)

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Gave it a try last night. You're right. It can be a great workout always having some resistance. I loaded up an ipod with some movies and watched bits and pieces of a few them over the course of an hour. It's dark when I get home too so I can see how this can be useful. Definitely no buyer's remorse here.

It's definitely a new way to work out. I traditionally track my training using distance and elevation, so now I'll have to figure out how many hours at which resistance level is about equal to my climbs.

Just got some knee warmers ... wow, I like them. More comfortable than leg warmers ... can't believe I've been riding all these years, with leg warmers instead of knee warmers.

Just got some knee warmers ... wow, I like them. More comfortable than leg warmers ... can't believe I've been riding all these years, with leg warmers instead of knee warmers.

Doh! just today bought leg warmers! I bought long comfy winter gloves, those are awsome,and a light, oh cliff shots
Pete

Long sleeved jersy and light full-finger gloves, for when it's just a bit too cold for fingerless.

But my big purchase - my 50th birthday present to myself - a pair of last year's Sidi Ergo 1 shoes.

What to do while recovering at home? Shop!
Here's what I got so far.

Truvativ Stylo Team 3.3, 2007, 170mm
Nashbar Multi-Purpose Platform Sport Pedal
Giro Pneumo Helmet, 2007, Silver/White
Pearl Izumi Breakaway Team jersey, 2007
Pearl Izumi ThermaFleece Arm Warmers
Fox ThermalPaw Gloves, 2005
Avid BB7 MTN Disc Brakes, 185mm

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Blast, it seems recover is expensive....

My latest purchase was a set of SRAM Rival shifters, $200 on eBay (NIB, 2008). I'll be picking up some other bits (FD, RD, cassette, cranks) over the next few weeks/months and get my road bike all full of SRAM-y goodness.

Blast, it seems recover is expensive....

For the other guys' insurance! I fully expect the medical bills to top $20,000.
The ambulance ride was $1700, and the anesthesiologist bill alone was $2700.
That doesn't include the hospital fee for 3 days, 2 CT scans, an X-Ray, Neuro-surgery
doctors' fee, ENT doctor's surgery fee, Opthamology doctor's fees, and the
back brace (and bunch more stuff I missed for sure).

That's on top of replacing my bike and cycling apparel which the EMTs cut off
and threw away.

*the MTB crank and disc brakes aren't part of the stuff being replaced.
I'm just preparing my MTB for more service this winter :)

For the other guys' insurance! I fully expect the medical bills to top $20,000.


Blast:

How much you want to bet that your eventual bill will be > 3X what you guessed? When I fractured my neck, that's what it cost. And I didn't have as many areas injured as you do.

Crazy, isn't it?

When I was hit I got some money

1/3 for the legal team
1/3 for the hospital
1/3 for the doctors

I got all the money left over.

Opthamology doctor's fees


You mean Ophthalmology. That extra "h" costs you $750. :p

So when's the Blastradius back on the bike, or show off my new toys ride?

You mean Ophthalmology. That extra "h" costs you $750. :p

And the extra "l" too. :)


So when's the Blastradius back on the bike, or show off my new toys ride?

Hopefully I'll get the green light to ride after the Dec 7th follow-up.

When I was hit I got some money

1/3 for the legal team
1/3 for the hospital
1/3 for the doctors

I got all the money left over.

Well, I could argue you got the shaft :(.

And the extra "l" too. :)


:lol: Yeah! Apparently that no longer requires prior authorization.

Jawbone ... what is it? Bluetooth headset.

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Hey Ron, get one for the other ear and everyone will think your wearing Elvis's sideburns! : )
I bet you can pick up Juipiter with that thing! Sorry for the one liners... Just call me Schecky!
Almost looks like it's made of Carbon Fiber.
Pete

Hey Ron, get one for the other ear and everyone will think your wearing Elvis's sideburns! : )
I bet you can pick up Juipiter with that thing! Sorry for the one liners... Just call me Schecky!
Almost looks like it's made of Carbon Fiber.
Pete

You will be assimulated!!!! I think I have alien contact ... :p ET phone home!

Got this digital scale for Christmas; now the weight-weenie in me can buy lots of bike parts and self justify by shaving 10 grams. :D

Here is the weight of a tube.

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I bought myself a pair of those Forte Titan wheels. Then I noticed how much weight I've gained since the weather turned cold and I started eating like a bear getting ready to hibernate. I need to drop about 20 lbs before I'll be happy riding 16 spokes....

So, they're hanging up in the garage, taunting me while I eat just one more cookie.....