Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - My gift to me

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Spartan112
03-21-08, 07:11 AM
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x212/spartan97/CDale.jpg

Here is is. I did a bit of research, had a set price limit and even went out and found a part-time gig to fund my habit and here's the result. If it weren't so damn windy today I'd be out riding right now as it stands I will probably spend some time with it on the trainer getting used to clipping in and out of the pedals and shifting gears using brifters.


East Hill
03-21-08, 09:12 AM
Very nice! Don't worry, you will still experience at least one tipping incident, even with practice :D .

East Hill

Spartan112
03-21-08, 09:23 AM
I'm just hoping it isn't in the middle of traffic or something equally embarassing.


Tom Stormcrowe
03-21-08, 09:28 AM
Actually, it'll most likely be when you are able to quit thinking about clipping in and out and then forget. Kt will most likely happen when near a large group, as well, or in the middle of a huge ride and 50 or 60 other BFers will see it ;)

CliftonGK1
03-21-08, 09:46 AM
By cycling mandate, it will happen in front of your significant other (who will laugh first, then ask if the bike is OK, then ask if you are OK) or some hottie you're trying to impress (who will roll their eyes, check your bike for damage, then ride off.)

Mazama
03-21-08, 01:48 PM
Duuuude. Is that chrome or brushed aluminum? Nice looking!http://forum.pcastuces.com/images/smile_peaceandlove.gif

riddei
03-21-08, 01:57 PM
Nice washer & dryer.

crash and burn
03-21-08, 02:23 PM
+1000 I tried my best to get used to them, just last Sunday I pulled up to stop, unclipped on the left and the bike and myself went right. The grass didnt look like it would hurt much, until I saw that big ole tree branch.....RIGHT ACROSS THE SHIN! Oh well, I was warned it would happen.



Very nice! Don't worry, you will still experience at least one tipping incident, even with practice :D .

East Hill

But they dont match:eek:


Nice washer & dryer.

jakereed
03-21-08, 03:40 PM
Soon you'll want to get one of these. :D

http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/7035/dysonwashingmachinejan043ez.jpg

Scummer
03-21-08, 04:06 PM
Purrrrrdy.

v1k1ng1001
03-21-08, 04:23 PM
Soon you'll want to get one of these. :D

http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/7035/dysonwashingmachinejan043ez.jpg

Is that the L.A. Lakers version or something?

Trucker_JDub
03-21-08, 04:32 PM
Duuuude. Is that chrome or brushed aluminum? Nice looking!http://forum.pcastuces.com/images/smile_peaceandlove.gif
I don't know but thats one shinny trash can isn't it. If we could get a picture with out the bike in the way it would be easier to tell.

On a serious note. That is a beautiful new ride.

Spartan112
03-23-08, 06:30 PM
Duuuude. Is that chrome or brushed aluminum? Nice looking!http://forum.pcastuces.com/images/smile_peaceandlove.gif

Aluminum, I wish it didn't have the red and black bits but I'll live.

Spartan112
03-23-08, 06:32 PM
Nice washer & dryer.

The washer is mine...the dryer is not (mine is on the right side of the pic frame).

Bizurke
03-23-08, 09:41 PM
Congratulations, that's a very beautiful bike! http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/2444_drooling.gif

. . . In other news, I have the same washer!