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11-04-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By Guitarrick

Goo Gone. Dab it on and saturate the label. Let...

Goo Gone. Dab it on and saturate the label. Let it soak, come back later and the adhesive will be mushy. It may take a couple of applications but it'll get all of the sticky residue off like it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 628,613
Posted By Guitarrick

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/pics/crazyguyonabik...

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/pics/crazyguyonabike/docs/00/00/14/19/large/PB211510.JPG?v=7bL

Don't know if it's been posted, it's from Jeff Kruys' crazyguy journal
Forum: Touring
10-15-11, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,746
Posted By Guitarrick

I started Reading Joy's journal, got about 10...

I started Reading Joy's journal, got about 10 pages in and it dawned on me... I read it last year :D It was pretty good. Her infatuation with Pepsi was funny.



I'm 70 pages into this one right...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,195
Posted By Guitarrick

"Not a problem." -Parker Lewis

"Not a problem." -Parker Lewis
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,195
Posted By Guitarrick

I've moved to Cleveland since then so yes, now it...

I've moved to Cleveland since then so yes, now it is y'all :D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 07:59 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 07:10 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 07:09 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,195
Posted By Guitarrick

is ridden even close to being a proper word? I...

is ridden even close to being a proper word? I know "how far he had rode" isn't right, maybe it is a word...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 06:41 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,195
Posted By Guitarrick

Younz/Youse/You's (I grew up in Pittsburgh)

Younz/Youse/You's (I grew up in Pittsburgh)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 05:29 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,195
Posted By Guitarrick

but how do you pronounce either?

but how do you pronounce either?
10-14-11, 06:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,876
Posted By Guitarrick

With some practice grinding and polishing it...

With some practice grinding and polishing it could turn out looking nice. Even though he's pulling on it pretty good in that vise I don't know if I'd trust it to use as a brake cable. :eek:
...
10-14-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,301
Posted By Guitarrick

my current favorites, Nike weightlifting gloves...

my current favorites, Nike weightlifting gloves from Dick's. Stretchy and breathe great on top, bottom is tough as... um, leather. All day comfy.
...
10-14-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,345
Posted By Guitarrick

I don't see why so many people shy away from...

I don't see why so many people shy away from using Android GPS for cycling because of the battery life "problem". Amazon ---> $6 spare battery or two ---> ride yer bike. If you take your time it...
Forum: Touring
10-14-11, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By Guitarrick

Mavic A719s and Velocity Dyads always seem to be...

Mavic A719s and Velocity Dyads always seem to be neck and neck in the reviews. If you want bombproof go for the Velocity Chukkers, although they weigh twice what the Dyads weigh @ 2 pounds apiece....
Forum: Touring
10-09-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,746
Posted By Guitarrick

Your favorite CGOAB journals?

I've recently gotten hooked on reading Crazyguy journals. I just finished Erin & Sam Barkley's "A Honeymoon To Remember". It was an awesome read and I'm looking for more great journals like it. You...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-11, 08:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,994
Posted By Guitarrick

I'd never touch a car at a stop, but I wouldn't...

I'd never touch a car at a stop, but I wouldn't see a huge problem with a rider putting their hand on a cab or a bus. Or a police car if they had the nerve. :D Still, I wouldn't do it.
10-03-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,644
Posted By Guitarrick

Anything plastic, vinyl or rubber looks brand...

Anything plastic, vinyl or rubber looks brand spankin' new after you hit it with Mothers Back To Black. I love this stuff, especially on my car's exterior trim. Whatever you're using it on doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,491
Posted By Guitarrick

http://www.autopia.org/reviews/images/product/24/6...

http://www.autopia.org/reviews/images/product/24/600/3d45ee49.jpg
09-29-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,843
Posted By Guitarrick

Here's a sticker site...

Here's a sticker site http://www.flagstickershop.com/reflde.html

If the 2 3/8" X 4" size is still too large it looks like you can get 1" X 1 1/2", but only with the sheet of 6 stickers for $2...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,485
Posted By Guitarrick

You could make a fake video of you charging a...

You could make a fake video of you charging a dead battery with your bike and starting the car, post it on youtube, then email it to Mythbusters. Make 'em ride like madmen. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 05:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 784
Posted By Guitarrick

:eek: and :mad: That's just sad.

:eek: and :mad:

That's just sad.
09-28-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,863
Posted By Guitarrick

/thread

/thread
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By Guitarrick

I've bought from ebay maybe 60 or so times and...

I've bought from ebay maybe 60 or so times and have never seen a request for personal info ahead of time like that. I'd say your Spidey sense is working.
09-27-11, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,415
Posted By Guitarrick

I figured I wouldn't be the first to vouch for...

I figured I wouldn't be the first to vouch for the PCS-10. Great stand. Look around online, you can score one for around $125 new & shipped.
Forum: Touring
09-27-11, 05:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,024
Posted By Guitarrick

Yep, it's been a great pump for me.

Yep, it's been a great pump for me.
09-26-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,293
Posted By Guitarrick

I have a Vitamix 5200 and I love it. I almost...

I have a Vitamix 5200 and I love it. I almost bought a new one from a big box store but decided to save $100 and buy one refurbished directly from Vitamix. It came with a new pitcher, blades, lid and...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-11, 07:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,867
Posted By Guitarrick

That's funny, that's right where I stuffed it. :D

That's funny, that's right where I stuffed it. :D
09-19-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,480
Posted By Guitarrick

Left foot Right foot Left foot ...

Left foot

Right foot

Left foot

Right foot

Repeat ^
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,183
Posted By Guitarrick

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,183
Posted By Guitarrick

Def NOT lightweight, I'd bet it's drafty though.

Def NOT lightweight, I'd bet it's drafty though.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,183
Posted By Guitarrick

http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/5500ed87b2ef88e72...

http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/5500ed87b2ef88e72128b25be1a8c5e2/51340%20-%20BIIIICYCLE%20bicycle%20destiny%20dragging%20filly_rarity%20knight%20rariquest%20rarity%20what_is_this_I_don't_even.png
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-11, 04:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,183
Posted By Guitarrick

If you ask a tattooed biker, they'll tell you...

If you ask a tattooed biker, they'll tell you leather. You don't see any of them wearing layered lycra/goretex/wool to protect themselves! I have a half sleeve, I don't worry about rashing it up, if...
Forum: Touring
09-19-11, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By Guitarrick

I don't think those were meant to be $99 either,...

I don't think those were meant to be $99 either, nice score! They've strangely vanished from their site. :) I have a pair of the Lone Peak P150s, they've been great. Got them from thetouringstore.
Forum: Commuting
09-19-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,867
Posted By Guitarrick

A cottonball! Great idea, never heard of that...

A cottonball! Great idea, never heard of that one. Beats the hell out of feeling, feeling, feel-OW!! Found it. 1 cottonball in saddlebag - done. :)
09-19-11, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By Guitarrick

A food dehydrator would be ideal, but if you...

A food dehydrator would be ideal, but if you don't have one you can just use an oven. Leave the door cracked open and use the lowest heat setting possible, like the "warm". This more or less turns...
07-24-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 949
Posted By Guitarrick

Definitely. He set me up with a rack and panniers...

Definitely. He set me up with a rack and panniers for my ride. He actually talked me out of a slightly more expensive rack, telling me how the one I ended up with was a better fit for my disc brakes...
07-15-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,713
Posted By Guitarrick

+ 1 I love those things. The oats 'n honey are...

+ 1 I love those things. The oats 'n honey are the best. Also like the almond and the cashew bars, but they like to turn into melted mush in the heat.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 818
Posted By Guitarrick

I had the same problem, only after 15 or so miles...

I had the same problem, only after 15 or so miles usually. Stiffer soled shoes took care of it. I was wearing tennis shoes that were a few years old and worn out, so "stiffer" doesn't necessarily...
07-15-11, 06:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,535
Posted By Guitarrick

I have ~400 miles on a new B17 Aged saddle that...

I have ~400 miles on a new B17 Aged saddle that came stock on a Sojourn. At first there was a little discomfort. That would be due to my slacking off laziness not riding for quite some time....
07-15-11, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,177
Posted By Guitarrick

I have the 50/50s on my bike and love 'em, their...

I have the 50/50s on my bike and love 'em, their traction is great. They have 9 adjustable allen screws that stick out of each side of the pedals. Both sides are identical so there's no messing...
07-15-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,599
Posted By Guitarrick

With a presta valve you can blow a little air...

With a presta valve you can blow a little air into the tube before you tuck it up inside the tire. With a schrader valve you'd have to use a pump for this, wasting an entire 4 1/2 seconds.
07-14-11, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,750
Posted By Guitarrick

Wet sand with fine emory cloth. Hit your local...

Wet sand with fine emory cloth. Hit your local hardware store up. I'd use 320 grit, as long as you're prepared to re-sand with progressivly finer grits between coats of satin clear. For the final...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,284
Posted By Guitarrick

Fairweather only not-so-mechanically-inclined (or...

Fairweather only not-so-mechanically-inclined (or not-so-mechanically caring enough for a leisurely bike ride) riders could benefit from sticking with v-brakes. Check out Kool Stop salmons. They're...
07-14-11, 07:26 PM
07-14-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By Guitarrick

Never had the need for a "heavy duty QR skewer"....

Never had the need for a "heavy duty QR skewer". Try your local hardware store. Take your wheel with you and have a bolt & nut fitted to it? If you want to keep it QR then get a wingnut.
07-14-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,561
Posted By Guitarrick

+1 If they're such awesome athletes you'd...

+1

If they're such awesome athletes you'd think they would welcome doing the additional aerobic exercise of bending over and picking that spent canister up... then working even more muscles by...
07-14-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,561
Posted By Guitarrick

Thanks, I'll try the $50 bill trick, but I'm not...

Thanks, I'll try the $50 bill trick, but I'm not telling you where I store the bike! :lol:
07-14-11, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 905
Posted By Guitarrick

http://www.metaefficient.com/rechargeable-batterie...

http://www.metaefficient.com/rechargeable-batteries/best-rechargeable-batteries-battery-chargers.html
07-14-11, 05:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,557
Posted By Guitarrick

Know your serial number. Better yet, take a...

Know your serial number. Better yet, take a picture of it and keep it in your phone. Register at nationalbikeregistry.com. File a report immediately if it's stolen. If you're renting like I am,...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-11, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 448
Posted By Guitarrick

If your tires are tough enough you can run pretty...

If your tires are tough enough you can run pretty much whatever kind of tubes or liners without much worry. I run Vittoria Randonneur Cross tires. Not as harsh of a ride as you'd expect from some...
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