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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-05, 08:49 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,806
Posted By harlot

I didn't say you guys sucked, SL, you're reading...

I didn't say you guys sucked, SL, you're reading between lines that aren't there. I'm just saying that anyone who is so frustrated should put their energy towards something positive. Donate money,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-05, 08:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,806
Posted By harlot

I know everyone in this country is frustrated and...

I know everyone in this country is frustrated and annoyed as hell, but this does not get us anywhere. If you're so concerned, then be proactive. Otherwise, yes enjoy the roof over your head, your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-05, 07:04 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,806
Posted By harlot

Jesus people RELAX. The people here in the Gulf...

Jesus people RELAX. The people here in the Gulf States do not need your hostility. Take all that negativity that you have towards how ****ty this response has been and put it to good use. Donate...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-05, 05:43 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,806
Posted By harlot

I'm being sent down to the command post in...

I'm being sent down to the command post in Alexandria tomorrow to work on the emergency response. I'll map out locations of any lost bikes and look at the trajectory for where they could be found in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-05, 11:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,693
Posted By harlot

EnLaCalle - My tarp is 8x10. I've had 2 people...

EnLaCalle - My tarp is 8x10. I've had 2 people under there while using the trekking poles. Plenty of room for gear. Could have fit someone on the other side of Rosemary, too. The pseudo-vestibule...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,693
Posted By harlot

Cicadashell - good thought about the weight...

Cicadashell - good thought about the weight distribution throwing her off. Her back end got really squirrelly on the downhills. Also, because of the seatpost rack the panniers sat pretty high...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-05, 09:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,693
Posted By harlot

This tarp is a little pricey, but it's extremely...

This tarp is a little pricey, but it's extremely durable and of course lightweight. It was a favorite in the climbing crowd, but I've seen people use other tarps or "pyramid" tents that may provide...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-05, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,693
Posted By harlot

Thanks Naz. I used that tarp a lot in my...

Thanks Naz. I used that tarp a lot in my climbing days in sun and snow and it works really well. Combine it with a bivy in the winter and you're set. Only thing is if you're in Bugville it could...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-05, 09:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,693
Posted By harlot

Like FB said, we did not get to Orcas. It wasn't...

Like FB said, we did not get to Orcas. It wasn't on our itinerary cuz this wasn't supposed to be a masochistic tour (at least for one of us). We spent a lot of time riding around Lopez and San Juan...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-05, 10:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,693
Posted By harlot

My friend and I returned from a successful 8-day...

My friend and I returned from a successful 8-day tour around the San Juan Islands and southern Vancouver Island last week. I had originally planned on taking my fixed/ss Fat Chance mtb that I'd used...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-05, 10:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,587
Posted By harlot

Another satisfied beaver!!! :D :beer: ...

Another satisfied beaver!!! :D

:beer: :beer:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-05, 10:12 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 4,678
Posted By harlot

Didn't we have this thread about 3 months ago??? ...

Didn't we have this thread about 3 months ago??? I'll use the same smart-ass answer. I belong to FETA: Fixie Eating Tasty Animals. (Organic of course!)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-21-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,715
Posted By harlot

You gonna supply me with the funds for something...

You gonna supply me with the funds for something like that, Sugardaddy? ;)

Besides, my steel Fat Chance <cough cough> is still around and doing just fine. :D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-21-05, 09:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,715
Posted By harlot

I envisioned a bunch of frat boys smashing beer...

I envisioned a bunch of frat boys smashing beer cans on their foreheads. I don't want to ride a beer can. My bike's gonna last forever. :)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-20-05, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By harlot

Because soy is shoved down everyone's throat as...

Because soy is shoved down everyone's throat as being the perfect food: protein, vegetarian, dairy substitute, multi-textural, skin cream, etc. And it's been scientifically proven again and again...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-20-05, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By harlot

Dairy and wheat allergies, but luckily not full...

Dairy and wheat allergies, but luckily not full celiac. Then I can't do soy because of my Hashimotos thyroiditis. Soy isn't the cute innocent bean everyone makes it out to be.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-20-05, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By harlot

One more thing and then I'll shut up. You should...

One more thing and then I'll shut up. You should not base your nutritional intake solely on the RDA, which can grossly underestimate how much of a nutrient you need. Ex. the RDA recommends only half...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-20-05, 10:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,715
Posted By harlot

DiT - I am starting to lean towards an older...

DiT - I am starting to lean towards an older steel frame. Kind of had an epiphany the other night at the races. My head was swirling looking at all the soulless aluminum bikes. I'm going to stick...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-20-05, 09:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By harlot

I totally agree that you should try to get your...

I totally agree that you should try to get your nutrients from real food and FitDay is a good source to start tracking that. I should have qualified that I have several food allergies and a disease...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-05, 12:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,457
Posted By harlot

Oh bloody now you've gone and cursed my commute. ...

Oh bloody now you've gone and cursed my commute. As long as the salmons get out of the way before it falls! We must protect our salmons. Don't worry about the cars blazing next to you - turn your...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-20-05, 12:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By harlot

I've had some amazing experience boosting my B...

I've had some amazing experience boosting my B vitamins, calcium and magnesium. After crunching numbers I was amazed at how deficient I was and it explained a lot of my fatigue, sleeplessness, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-05, 11:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,457
Posted By harlot

I'm going to Lopez this weekend! :D Camping...

I'm going to Lopez this weekend! :D Camping w/the bikes and lots of local wine and bakery goodness. I'm thinking of bringing a kiddy raft to float in the water (hopefully not out into tanker...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-05, 11:46 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,626
Posted By harlot

I miss schwinnbikelove. She had a way of...

I miss schwinnbikelove. She had a way of pacifying the heathens. See what happens when you guys chase away a good woman?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-05, 11:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,457
Posted By harlot

Hey that's my turf man, back off! It's an...

Hey that's my turf man, back off! It's an awesome bridge, just a little crumbly and has terrible exits, that's all. You just gotta love it the right way. And the murals! How can you hate a bridge...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-19-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 897
Posted By harlot

There's a very interesting article in Outside mag...

There's a very interesting article in Outside mag this month about drug testing that basically says this same thing (not pinpointing Lance). The lead researcher says that current testing is futile...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-05, 04:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,457
Posted By harlot

I second, third, and forth Recycled Cycles. ...

I second, third, and forth Recycled Cycles. Great guys who work there. They know their fixie/track stuff hands down and are always happy to help and order new toys. I made the mistake of going to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-18-05, 12:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,715
Posted By harlot

That's a really good article. I'll break out the...

That's a really good article. I'll break out the ruler tonight and measure my Serotta and see what numbers I come up with for its measurements. Between that and the article I should get a good base...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-17-05, 10:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,715
Posted By harlot

The handlebar tape is cork. That's about the...

The handlebar tape is cork. That's about the only nice thing. ;) I'm not knocking what they offer as loaner bikes, because that's what they are and I'm still learning the system so they will do as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-05, 11:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,587
Posted By harlot

I live in my knickers by Harlot clothing (yes,...

I live in my knickers by Harlot clothing (yes, this is my namesake, not so much a result of my catholic upbringing). I've had them for 2 years and they've been bomber year round. They're a small...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-05, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 203,801
Posted By harlot

Geez Dan do you know how many bikes you could...

Geez Dan do you know how many bikes you could have with all the $$ spent on that ink??? Just kidding ;). Green Tara looks absolutely stunning, worth every penny and then some!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-05, 12:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,863
Posted By harlot

WAIT!!! Oh Wise Steel Track Frame One please...

WAIT!!! Oh Wise Steel Track Frame One please reply to my "mid-level track frame recs (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=122297)" thread in the Track Racing forum!



Thanks. Now you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-16-05, 11:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,715
Posted By harlot

Mid-Level Track Frames Recs

It's time again for another "what frame should I buy" thread"! :) I've been training and racing at Marymoor this summer using their rental Raleigh track bikes and I'm holding out (oh so patiently)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-05, 11:49 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 7,292
Posted By harlot

You musta eaten a lot of bugs with your mouth...

You musta eaten a lot of bugs with your mouth open like that the whole time.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-05, 05:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,493
Posted By harlot

Ditto. The east coast is hell is summer (and...

Ditto. The east coast is hell is summer (and winter). Life is too short to be that miserable as you flee the stifling air and go from air conditioning to air conditioning and try to plan your day...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-05, 02:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By harlot

Holy yum. You're going to be like a new puppy...

Holy yum. You're going to be like a new puppy when you take that thing out. More pics!!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-14-05, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
Posted By harlot

I won't waste my time getting blue in the face,...

I won't waste my time getting blue in the face, but I want to emphasize that another reason track racers use clips or clipless pedals is for safety reasons. When you're going > 25 mph and pedaling...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-13-05, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,757
Posted By harlot

This is what happened to me last summer when I...

This is what happened to me last summer when I was under an enormous amount of stress at work, working 12-15 hr days and on the weekends, not sleeping well, drinking to chill out, and not getting my...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-11-05, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By harlot

Looks like a really nice track! The warmup areas...

Looks like a really nice track! The warmup areas are good to have. Marymoor doesn't have something like that. We have a little asphalt circle to warm up or cool down on. We're quaint like that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-05, 11:31 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,935
Posted By harlot

Why did 2 of my very benign posts to this thread...

Why did 2 of my very benign posts to this thread get deleted**********
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-05, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 726
Posted By harlot

AN-I-MAL. Holy cow that is amazing! And on a...

AN-I-MAL. Holy cow that is amazing! And on a Bridgestone! Woohoo!! That rain on Friday sucked. I was so lazy I drove to work. I can't image you were pedaling half of western WA in it. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-05, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 904
Posted By harlot

Weird. I've ridden with my ReLoad all the rainy...

Weird. I've ridden with my ReLoad all the rainy winter and spring (and summer grrrrr) with no rust concerns. I'd call or email the ReLoaders. Maybe they can replace the parts for free.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-05, 09:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,935
Posted By harlot

Actually I think it qualifies as POSEUR.

Actually I think it qualifies as POSEUR.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-05, 09:18 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,935
Posted By harlot

You PANSY!!! Give it to me!!!! I'm Italian (and...

You PANSY!!! Give it to me!!!! I'm Italian (and a GIRL!!) and know how to ride a bike!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-05, 09:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,881
Posted By harlot

Jeezus what's with all the love? You guys take...

Jeezus what's with all the love? You guys take your estrogen today or what**********?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-05-05, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By harlot

Bikes are good stuff, man. :)

Bikes are good stuff, man. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-05, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By harlot

ENO flip/flop combos

What kind of flip/flop combos are you ENO singlespeed riders using? Do you have one cog for your uphills and then turn the wheel around to use a totally different sized cog for downhills? How much...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-05-05, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By harlot

At the Friday night races they only get 8 or so...

At the Friday night races they only get 8 or so really good women to race (hence the peril of the women's races possibly getting pulled), but at the beginner and Wed night races they can get 20 or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-05-05, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By harlot

Marymoor is in Redmond, about 1/2 hour drive from...

Marymoor is in Redmond, about 1/2 hour drive from Seattle. Or you can ride on the Burke-Gilman bike trail over there, about 50-60 miles round trip depending on where you start.

There are newbie...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-03-05, 10:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,951
Posted By harlot

Holy pink fastness! It's Rosemary's steriod...

Holy pink fastness! It's Rosemary's steriod sister. My sweet girl (my pink Bstone fixie) is asleep now and dreaming of growing up to be such a machine. I won't wake her up. Can you give more info...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-03-05, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By harlot

Since you already ride fixed and know how to...

Since you already ride fixed and know how to handle a bike with no (or one) brakes, you've got a big chunk of the learning curve out of the way. From my recent experience I can tell you that it...
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