How about Secratary of State John Kerry the Cyclist?
06-01-15, 09:30 AM
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I didn't realize he was a serious cyclist until I read articles about and after his accident. I read he takes his bike with him on his overseas trips. He apparently gets in some dedicated bike time and that has to be difficult with his schedule. Politics aside I have to reevaluate some of my views of him. I read a news article where Jonathan V. said the guy is the real deal and can ride a bike. Armstrong said the same about Bush after riding mountain bikes with him.
06-01-15, 09:46 AM
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He's had that orange Serotta frameset for a while. I remember that he rode it here in the Portland area when he was campaigning (vs. Bush) in 2004. Looks like a pretty large size.
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06-01-15, 09:54 AM
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Tried to find a site for the bike company and could not. Is Serotta not making bikes anymore?
06-01-15, 10:05 AM
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I heard of a case around here where they brought the helo in, the patient refused transport by helo, the helo left. The PATIENT got the bill for the $12,000 or whatever it was, and maybe should have IMHO. The Insurance would have paid had the patient gotten ONTO the helo. Female member of extended family tells her kids , "if the helo comes, you are getting ON the darn thing" hehe.
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In WA, if you need to be rescued (even by helicopter) it's almost always free. Search and Rescue is mostly staffed with volunteers. SAR pays to fly their helicopter with donations.
06-01-15, 10:07 AM
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Looks like they went through some "restructuring" in 2013, and haven't recovered.
Ben Serotta leaves company; owners to seek contract work | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Ben Serotta leaves company; owners to seek contract work | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
06-01-15, 10:11 AM
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I believe Serotta wound up shutting down completely. Great bikes, well-positioned as people seem more and more likely to spend ungodly amounts of money on their rides ... I think it was just mis-managed on the business side. Curious if anyone knows the inside story.
And yeah, I realize this is off-topic...
And yeah, I realize this is off-topic...
06-01-15, 10:15 AM
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My only question is he a Shimano or Campy man?
06-01-15, 10:20 AM
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06-01-15, 10:45 AM
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FWIW...
He rides a Serotta, or did. Thinks getting fitted for a bike is a waste of money.
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06-02-15, 09:59 AM
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He is 6'4. I read that it's a custom built Ti frame. Headtube looks huge. When you print your own money you don't ride off the shelf frames. I do commend the fact that he found the one perfect bike and has kept it for years. Haven't seen pictures of him riding any N+ bikes.
My only question is he a Shimano or Campy man?
My only question is he a Shimano or Campy man?
06-02-15, 05:37 PM
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I heard he had hip replacement. Can see maybe the area at the head of the femur where the replacement is (I guess) cemented in might actually be stronger, but wonder if the bone just below where the joint is inserted might be weaker?
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06-03-15, 07:19 AM
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Shimano is introducing "curb feelers" in 2016.
06-03-15, 10:50 AM
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This didn't have to get political with Rush and the POTUS. We were actually holding the line pretty well for a few pages.
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06-03-15, 11:30 AM
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Heard he hit a curb.
I hope his rims are ok! look like Zipp 404 tubulars
it appears he runs the DA 7800 group. very nice equipment
I would like to see his strava stats
I hope his rims are ok! look like Zipp 404 tubulars
it appears he runs the DA 7800 group. very nice equipment
I would like to see his strava stats