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Old 01-23-10, 12:42 PM
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I've been falling out of love with my bike here lately. Bad thing.

So, I went out and ran a few miles. I don't see it as cheating but rather therapy.

I figure if I go out and do something that I really don't like and I feel miserable while doing it (running qualifies on both counts); I'll re-learn to appreciate the virtues of my Italian dressed Tennessee born hottie all over again and love her even more.

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Please tell me you didn't wear Tri shorts when you ran.
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You cheated on her!
There will be scars.
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Seriously...IMO a break here and there is the best way to prevent burnout and overtraining.
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Please tell me you didn't wear Tri shorts when you ran.
No, I wore a Speedo. Much more modest than Tri-shorts.
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Originally Posted by Walter
I've been falling out of love with my bike here lately. Bad thing.

So, I went out and ran a few miles. I don't see it as cheating but rather therapy.

I figure if I go out and do something that I really don't like and I feel miserable while doing it (running qualifies on both counts); I'll re-learn to appreciate the virtues of my Italian dressed Tennessee born hottie all over again and love her even more.

Thoughts?
this thread is worthless without pics. or is she already in the "show me your titanium" thread.

btw, anyone know a good place to get one of those stock "this thread is worthless" pics, and while we are at it, stock "this thread has got legs" pics
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Just give up on the bike and send her to me, mine dosen't care if I ride another!
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I call it winter... most of the bikes get stored so when I finally get to pull them out and ride the love affair starts anew.

We had a bit of a heat wave here last week so I decided to take my touring bike down to my shop for a little work... she has been my hardest working and longest serving bike and I realized I may have taken her for granted.

Having more than a few bikes helps too... unlike women they don't mind if you spend some time riding another bike.
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I suggest buying her something nice. I was recently falling out of love with my bike but I just bought a pair of crud road racers and a new chain to rekindle the fire.
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Originally Posted by mcjimbosandwich
this thread is worthless without pics. or is she already in the "show me your titanium" thread.

btw, anyone know a good place to get one of those stock "this thread is worthless" pics, and while we are at it, stock "this thread has got legs" pics
She's sorta shy but...



Does it for me.
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I call it winter... most of the bikes get stored so when I finally get to pull them out and ride the love affair starts anew.
What is this thing of which you speak?

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Having more than a few bikes helps too... unlike women they don't mind if you spend some time riding another bike.
I do need to put a few miles on some of the others but think I'll emphasize the running for a month or so. By then I'll be thoroughly fed up with it and love will blossom anew.
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You cheated on her!
There will be scars.
Then I've been cheating on my bike over the last month big time. Been running heaps lately. And I got out on a ride today and get her totally dirty I was wet the whole ride. She was dripping Ok maybe I should stop
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Taking a break sounds like just the thing to do. When that warm spring weather finally arrives, you may be chomping at the bit again. For me, I rotate through my various bikes. That keeps the variety level high and encourages me to get out and ride when I find myself making excuses.
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Originally Posted by Walter
She's sorta shy but...



Does it for me.
I can see why she's shy. You should give that bar tape and saddle some love. Actually just throw them out and get some new ones !
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She's sorta shy but...



Does it for me.
Is that yellow saddle a Brook? I didn't know they came in colors other than brown and black.
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San Marco Regal. They come in a bunch of colors.

Yellow tape and clean tape do not co-exist.
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Is that a 2004 Ultimate?
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