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Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,291
Posted By goatmeal

No biggie, my GF can and often does do the same. ...

No biggie, my GF can and often does do the same.

Base miles, you need to start riding more and it will
be easier, you will be faster.
05-14-07, 04:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,996
Posted By goatmeal

I know the guy who emailed Chad in the first...

I know the guy who emailed Chad in the first place and he isn't the sort to fabricate things..

At first he was really confused about it on Minneapolis Bike Love, other people emailed him and got...
04-11-07, 11:44 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,145
Posted By goatmeal

Right now I am going back to the whole student...

Right now I am going back to the whole student thing, which makes me feel *OLD*...

Up until last semester I was doing the whole Chef gig at a little cafe here in Minneapolis, I just realized that...
04-11-07, 11:31 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,468
Posted By goatmeal

Personally I am using the Chrome Ivan...

Personally I am using the Chrome Ivan (http://www.chromebags.com/products/bags/show/30/) backpack and have been quite happy with it. Doesn't hurt that it was too big for my neighbor who won it...
04-11-07, 10:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,786
Posted By goatmeal

What is this world coming to? I remember when...

What is this world coming to? I remember when having a fixed gear was a theft deterrent in itself, couple of years back my brother forgot to lock his bike up downtown Minneapolis on a Saturday night...
04-11-07, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,177
Posted By goatmeal

Not having the option to haul huge amounts of...

Not having the option to haul huge amounts of food home just made me buy what I need for a couple of days every couple of days. Especially in terms of produce, being car-free has kept all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-07, 09:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,355
Posted By goatmeal

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-07, 09:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,854
Posted By goatmeal

Awww... I was forced to sell a 84 trek 720 last...

Awww... I was forced to sell a 84 trek 720 last year, the bike was as perfect as I have ever seen considering it was over two decades old. Totally stock and pristine, some nights I cry myself to...
04-11-07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,994
Posted By goatmeal

Freaking amazing for spray paint! Dig your...

Freaking amazing for spray paint! Dig your choice in colors.
04-11-07, 09:28 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 19,131
Posted By goatmeal

Meaning it could be the best decision of your...

Meaning it could be the best decision of your life right?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,040
Posted By goatmeal

Should be a great bike to get started on, at that...

Should be a great bike to get started on, at that price how can you complain? If you get big into biking (how could you not?) you can start yourself on the road of perpetual upgrades like the rest...
04-11-07, 05:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,780
Posted By goatmeal

I've had quite a few rabbits bolt into my spokes...

I've had quite a few rabbits bolt into my spokes over the years.
05-11-06, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 243
Posted By goatmeal

I shouldn't tell you all, but she is pretty...

I shouldn't tell you all, but she is pretty hot.....
05-11-06, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 243
Posted By goatmeal

NYC step up!

Ok,

Well I am shipping a bike which I really wasn't using to a good friend of mine that lives in Park Slope for her graduation. She just got her Master's Degree in social work, but as of yet she...
01-17-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By goatmeal

Although I might just make you help out working...

Although I might just make you help out working the "food booth" if nothing else it would keep you out of trouble, and keep your wallet fat.
01-17-06, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By goatmeal

Minnesota Swap Meet

Just trying to spur up some interest, check it out, my restaurant is going to be doing all the food. Send me a message if you want the original PDF file of the application. I posted this in General...
01-17-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 423
Posted By goatmeal

Minnesota Swap Meet

Just trying to spur up some interest, check it out, my restaurant is going to be doing all the food. Send me a message if you want the original PDF file of the application.

Calling all Bike...
01-15-06, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 352
Posted By goatmeal

Thanks for the tips, I hopefully I will be able...

Thanks for the tips, I hopefully I will be able to figure something out. Even if I end up riding a crappy bike, it should be a fun time regardless. After all I would still be on a bike right?
01-15-06, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 352
Posted By goatmeal

San Diego Bike Rental.

So in a couple of weeks I am going to be making my way out to San Diego for a little RR. I am not really keen on the idea of packing up one of my bikes just for the trip, so I would rather like to...
Forum: Touring
11-29-05, 10:20 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,424
Posted By goatmeal

Well, considering I am getting a divorce, and...

Well, considering I am getting a divorce, and having to sell my house which will probably give me at least some spending money to play with, I think a bike tour this year is to be forecast. That...
11-23-05, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,831
Posted By goatmeal

I just had an incredible urge to ride the bike...

I just had an incredible urge to ride the bike and didn't have the exact parts lying around to do so having it geared. For some reason although the rest of the bike is 600 the left sti lever was...
11-23-05, 01:01 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,831
Posted By goatmeal

http://home.mn.rr.com/goatmeal/Pictures/Web%20Merc...

http://home.mn.rr.com/goatmeal/Pictures/Web%20Merckx%20Images/whole-bike-merckx-no-flash.jpg

I just bought and did a little conversion on this Merckx MX-Leader.

Another Craigslist find, I...
08-17-05, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 659
Posted By goatmeal

My guess would be the lycra...

My guess would be the lycra...
11-18-04, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,227
Posted By goatmeal

Well don't get too used to it, supposed to be...

Well don't get too used to it, supposed to be cold and rainy in short order. I guess enjoy while you can.
11-09-04, 10:07 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,883
Posted By goatmeal

Got my label just now as well, and I am shipping...

Got my label just now as well, and I am shipping off 3 locks.
11-04-04, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By goatmeal

Yeah I know.... Just razing you a bit. Hows the...

Yeah I know.... Just razing you a bit. Hows the not drinking so far?
11-04-04, 10:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By goatmeal

Usually there is a reason, and an empty Jameson...

Usually there is a reason, and an empty Jameson bottle most likely is the culprit.
11-03-04, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 757
Posted By goatmeal

I didn't know what else to do with the old gas...

I didn't know what else to do with the old gas left over from last year, mostly I just drop my chain in there, screw the top back on and shake it a couple of times. As for the rest of the parts, I...
11-03-04, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 757
Posted By goatmeal

Me wife would never let me also because I tend to...

Me wife would never let me also because I tend to use old gasoline left over from the lawn mower to clean my parts. My basement tends to wreak of gas fumes when I degrease my drivetrain. Although...
11-03-04, 09:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,229
Posted By goatmeal

They would have to be around 6'8" or taller. ...

They would have to be around 6'8" or taller. What do NBA players retire and start slinging packages in DenmarK?
11-03-04, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 757
Posted By goatmeal

yah I don't think that would fly at my house, the...

yah I don't think that would fly at my house, the wife would have some problems I'm guessing. What were you making in the spring form?
11-03-04, 06:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,029
Posted By goatmeal

I just felt the need to quit, just because. ...

I just felt the need to quit, just because. Who knows how long it will last, but it is good for me now. Although it is a little difficult because all of my friends tend to drink, which means...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-04, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By goatmeal

MPLS Greenway expansion.

So the greenway here in Minneapolis is finally set to be opened to hiawatha this Saturday the sixth.

http://www.midtowngreenway.org/

Great for any and all of us coming from the east heading...
11-03-04, 05:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,029
Posted By goatmeal

Mine favorite was beer, now that I don't drink (1...

Mine favorite was beer, now that I don't drink (1 month so far) I guess a banana and OJ works, although not quite as refreshing as the cerveza.
11-02-04, 10:49 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,727
Posted By goatmeal

J, if you make it till x-mas, I will give you...

J, if you make it till x-mas, I will give you that titanium miyata frame, and my suzue promax/ma3 wheels off the orange miyata.

Make it a year and you get the Phil Wood/Open Pros...

Phil
11-01-04, 05:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,992
Posted By goatmeal

I had a squirrel run into my spoke the...

I had a squirrel run into my spoke the otherday... Just kinda bounced off.
10-27-04, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By goatmeal

Forgot to mention, built up the falcon was 2...

Forgot to mention, built up the falcon was 2 pounds lighter than the miyata...
10-27-04, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By goatmeal

Both are nice, I have them both set up a while...

Both are nice, I have them both set up a while back as fixies, so it would require little more than slapping parts together. Really if he wanted to he could steal parts from the black (newer falcon...
10-24-04, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By goatmeal

I have the salsa levers on a couple of bikes, I...

I have the salsa levers on a couple of bikes, I like how you don't have to remove the bar tape to install.
10-13-04, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By goatmeal

License.

Hey ya'll.

Don't know if I should mention it here, but I passed my drivers test today, meaning I finally got my license at 26 years of age.

Hopefully I will continue to ride my bike even...
10-12-04, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 962
Posted By goatmeal

The bike might be worth the $ for just the parts...

The bike might be worth the $ for just the parts though, duraace hub, decent cranks etc. Think about how much a comparable SS wheelset would cost anyway...
10-12-04, 08:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,629
Posted By goatmeal

Make sure you clear coat over the top of it,...

Make sure you clear coat over the top of it, don't want her goodies chipping off.
10-12-04, 08:35 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,494
Posted By goatmeal

Yeah stone cold sober, off the sauce. I just...

Yeah stone cold sober, off the sauce. I just figure it would be fun to school Rob and Fat Lenny on their bikes while riding a pink ss mountain bike. I can see the anger collecting in Rob's face...
10-12-04, 08:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,494
Posted By goatmeal

Seems like this is a reoccuring thread here,...

Seems like this is a reoccuring thread here, build vs buy. If you have the capabilities and the skills to build one up yourself, then by all means do so. If you are just getting into bikes in...
10-12-04, 08:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,554
Posted By goatmeal

I remember when I was in Osaka a couple of years...

I remember when I was in Osaka a couple of years back, all the kids had t-shirt with silly english quotes (kind of like all those kanji shirts @ target eh?). One of tshirts said "Sniff Glue Worship...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-04, 09:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 928
Posted By goatmeal

Yeah the wind has been a little harsh lately, but...

Yeah the wind has been a little harsh lately, but it has been worse.

It will get worse,

Trust me it will get worse...

This is Minnesota after all.
10-09-04, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,699
Posted By goatmeal

In the winter I just switch to platforms and...

In the winter I just switch to platforms and giant boots, still have yet to find "skinny profile" footwear that can withstand the negative25+++f of Minnesnowda's winters. The boots I have are rated...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-04, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,423
Posted By goatmeal

I always subscribe to the theory that it is the...

I always subscribe to the theory that it is the rider and not the bike.

You might go a little faster, but probably not enough to denote dropping all the money for the new bike. If you are really...
10-09-04, 07:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,276
Posted By goatmeal

I think it is because he converted a cassette hub...

I think it is because he converted a cassette hub to ss usage, the furthest cog actually works as a lock ring so the spacers and cog stay put.
10-09-04, 07:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,554
Posted By goatmeal

Really I just back pedal to slow down and use the...

Really I just back pedal to slow down and use the brake in emergencies. I can skid, and have done so in the past, but really don't see the utility of the force exerted compared to that of simply...
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