Thank god for fat top tube.
04-28-07, 07:57 PM
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Thank god for fat top tube.
I had a little accident today on my ride. I was cranking down a 7% hill at 400 watts, my face drowned in beads of sweats, and the rushing headwind screams so loud I could barely hear myself pedal. All of a sudden, my left foot went out of clip and I landed my "prodigal sons" on the top tube. The paroxysm of pain must be something tantamount to childbirth or 3-rd degree burn. I'm just thankful that the top tube on the evoke frame is flat and rectangular. Had it been a steel frame, I would have lost my manhood. 
04-28-07, 08:16 PM
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I came unclipped in a sprint in a race once and did basically the same thing. I was lucky not to go down. It was very scary. Glad our jewels were not damaged...
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Kinda reminds me of the 'Lance Armstrong Climbs Luz Ardiden 2003' commentary...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27SFeKk2LpY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27SFeKk2LpY
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I did the same on my bike when I first got my speedplays and road shoes. Slid right off the pedal, and right onto the top tube. Carbon really is more comfortable.
With all the good news, should we expect some little samsations in the future?
With all the good news, should we expect some little samsations in the future?
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Unless it splinters.
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Maybe it's just that I'm overly visual, bit I tend to think people actually look like thir avatar images. Therefore, your post had me confused....
But congrats on keeping the jewels intact.
But congrats on keeping the jewels intact.
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Originally Posted by cccorlew
Maybe it's just that I'm overly visual, bit I tend to think people actually look like thir avatar images. Therefore, your post had me confused....
But congrats on keeping the jewels intact.
But congrats on keeping the jewels intact.
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My boys are injured but still kicking. So yes, you can expect some.
Originally Posted by Sirrobinofcoxly
I did the same on my bike when I first got my speedplays and road shoes. Slid right off the pedal, and right onto the top tube. Carbon really is more comfortable.
With all the good news, should we expect some little samsations in the future?
With all the good news, should we expect some little samsations in the future?
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Maybe you need to pull the trigger on some good body armor........ 
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Originally Posted by cccorlew
Maybe it's just that I'm overly visual, bit I tend to think people actually look like thir avatar images.
cheers on keeping the family jewels intacted!
when i was deciding what frameset to get i went with the scott cr1 for just this reason, because my jewels are very important to my lifestyle.
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Will definitely be a big factor the next time I choose a frame.
I would venture to say, for a male, it's probably more protective than wearing a helmet.
I would venture to say, for a male, it's probably more protective than wearing a helmet.
Originally Posted by EURO-TRASH
i really do look like my avatar. and my name really is eurotrash.
cheers on keeping the family jewels intacted!
when i was deciding what frameset to get i went with the scott cr1 for just this reason, because my jewels are very important to my lifestyle.
cheers on keeping the family jewels intacted!
when i was deciding what frameset to get i went with the scott cr1 for just this reason, because my jewels are very important to my lifestyle.
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I thought you were a chick until I read this thread...
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Originally Posted by JOEPIPPAS
Lets Hear it for the ***********'s.........
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That vile top tube had your crotch in it's sights and was absolutely gunning for you. Glad to hear you're unscathed.
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Originally Posted by EURO-TRASH
lets hear it for all the tri-******'s. i have my own supply of extra testoterone.
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