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Old 01-12-17, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
So...Do carbon forks have a typical "lifespan?"
All carbon is dangerous ... play at your own risk.


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Originally Posted by indyfabz
So...Do carbon forks have a typical "lifespan?"
What do YOU think?

If you are not sure, start a thread with a poll.
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Originally Posted by datlas
What do YOU think?

If you are not sure, start a thread with a poll.
...in the General Cycling forum.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
There are 139 other riders in K-town?
Can't a cyclist have multiple rides on the leaderboard?
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Old 01-12-17, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Can't a cyclist have multiple rides on the leaderboard?
I think the leaderboard has the "personal best" times for each rider.

So no.
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Mrs. rpen would have thrown the mug into the garbage for it to never be found again. She can be that way. Very little is sacred.
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Oh yeah, married 47 years this Valentine's Day. Romantic doncha think? Bet you guys didn't think I was that type.
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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
Mrs. rpen would have thrown the mug into the garbage for it to never be found again. She can be that way. Very little is sacred.
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Oh yeah, married 47 years this Valentine's Day. Romantic doncha think? Bet you guys didn't think I was that type.
And the conclusion is (drum roll, please): GLUTTONS FOR PUNISHMENT...BOTH OF US.
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Did VV ever tell us his 2016 mileage? I'm on pins and needles over here!
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To all the pearl-clutching Cowboys fans, do y'all even remember what Dez was like his first few years? Where was all this "gotta trade him" back then?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Also got to looking at some of that segment stuff for the first time. Found instances where my segments ranked 140th or so on the leader board.

Reply with your kudos.
The mountain bike trails by my new house are so popular that on some of the segments I have a hard time cracking into the top 3000.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
I might get to ride outside today after work. It's been a while. Over 65 degrees here, amazing how quickly it's changed since I was in the back yard on Sunday in 10 degree weather pouring diesel fuel into our tank to keep the house warm enough to avoid frozen pipes.
It's be 80 here for days.
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Old 01-12-17, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
To all the pearl-clutching Cowboys fans, do y'all even remember what Dez was like his first few years? Where was all this "gotta trade him" back then?
We're just bustin' chops, man, like rabid sports fans do. You pick a team you got to stick by them, through thick and thin.

The kid made himself an easy target, because for all his swagger, he choked in the clutch. Everybody knows, "If you're gonna talk the talk you gotta walk the walk".

Don't worry, Sunday is almost here, you have a 50/50 chance the shoe will be on the other foot. Two rookies after all.
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Originally Posted by datlas
I think the leaderboard has the "personal best" times for each rider.

So no.
Oh really. It's a dumb short stretch of MUP. Says I'm 158/493.

https://www.strava.com/segments/8728220?filter=overall
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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
Oh yeah, married 47 years this Valentine's Day. Romantic doncha think? Bet you guys didn't think I was that type.
Give us some romantic pointers.
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Did VV ever tell us his 2016 mileage? I'm on pins and needles over here!
Soon.
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So I showed up at the prescribed meeting place in my Terramar base layer and a 3/4 sleeve jersey over top. My riding partner for the evening was wearing a VERY lightweight sleeveless jersey. We both passed the next couple hours comfortably.
Didn't get to ride today, due to an impromptu project from my lovely wife.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Soon.
I shall post the total after-hours, like a corporation releasing financials, so as to not throw BikeForums into chaos.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Oh really. It's a dumb short stretch of MUP. Says I'm 158/493.

https://www.strava.com/segments/8728220?filter=overall
You should flag it.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Worked up a little sweat walking to work.
I Worked up a little sweat riding to work - was a tad overdressed for 24°
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OMG, someone took a co-KOM of mine this summer. Probably an e-biker!

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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
You should flag it.
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Originally Posted by BillyD
We're just bustin' chops, man, like rabid sports fans do. You pick a team you got to stick by them, through thick and thin.

The kid made himself an easy target, because for all his swagger, he choked in the clutch. Everybody knows, "If you're gonna talk the talk you gotta walk the walk".

Don't worry, Sunday is almost here, you have a 50/50 chance the shoe will be on the other foot. Two rookies after all.
Maybe for you - the talking heads on ESPN (including dedicated Cowboys fan ones, specifically) seemed awfully serious.

This whole playoff picture makes me sick. If it's Cowboys-Patriots I might just play Forza that evening.
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Did VV ever tell us his 2016 mileage? I'm on pins and needles over here!
He's such a tease.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Soon.
Are you waiting for the filing deadline?
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