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Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 12,970
Posted By thefatguy

First it was Poli Sci, then it was Pre Med, then...

First it was Poli Sci, then it was Pre Med, then it was US History, then it was Business and finally I dropped out and opened my own business.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,171
Posted By thefatguy

I've seen breakages like this from hubs that were...

I've seen breakages like this from hubs that were dropped prior to being built...

I'd be surprised if they don't warranty it for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 453
Posted By thefatguy

Start low and forget a reserve. Be happy with...

Start low and forget a reserve. Be happy with whatever you get. Ebay isn't what it used to be.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-09, 05:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,780
Posted By thefatguy

Why do I compete? Well, it would be kinda...

Why do I compete?

Well, it would be kinda silly if I took all of this EPO and all of these steroids and DIDN'T rack up all of these cat 5 wins.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-09, 08:24 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,348
Posted By thefatguy

Adapter?!

Adapter?!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,348
Posted By thefatguy

Lightweight's. Boo Yeah!

Lightweight's.

Boo Yeah!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,410
Posted By thefatguy

Driving down the interstate at 90mph, hear a loud...

Driving down the interstate at 90mph, hear a loud boom, look in the mirror to see my bike bouncing down the highway.

Slam on the brakes, go back to check it out.

Covered in blood and feathers....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,689
Posted By thefatguy

Wow.

Wow.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 05:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,951
Posted By thefatguy

I can't imagine your bike is anywhere near safe...

I can't imagine your bike is anywhere near safe if you were going that fast. It is not out of question for her insurance co to buy you a new one.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-09, 07:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,420
Posted By thefatguy

Sounds like a familiar design......

Sounds like a familiar design... http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/5490719.html
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,307
Posted By thefatguy

For future reference- I always leave a 1" section...

For future reference- I always leave a 1" section directly across from the valve unglued. This gives you a good starting point should you need to remove the tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By thefatguy

My first KMC (I've been running them exclusively...

My first KMC (I've been running them exclusively for the past 2 years now) blew my mind as to how quickly it showed wear. I decided to keep running it and see how it faired. I learned to get over...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-09, 07:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,086
Posted By thefatguy

I'd be on that bike like a fat kid on cake!

I'd be on that bike like a fat kid on cake!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By thefatguy

Just because it went away when they greased the...

Just because it went away when they greased the threads does not mean that the threads were the problem. Keep in mind that they'd have had to take it completely apart to do so and the re-assembly of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-09, 06:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,307
Posted By thefatguy

I've seen that happen several times on Conti's...

I've seen that happen several times on Conti's with the black base tape. Seems like a production issue to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-09, 05:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,178
Posted By thefatguy

Buyers like the OP are the reason I don't deal on...

Buyers like the OP are the reason I don't deal on the bay anymore.

It's a shame.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-09, 06:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,849
Posted By thefatguy

Why didn't you go to the ER right away? Even...

Why didn't you go to the ER right away?

Even if you don't think you need it- it really hurts your case if you end up with a more serious issue that stems from this. Her insurance company will...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,722
Posted By thefatguy

pics or it didn't happen.

pics or it didn't happen.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 830
Posted By thefatguy

Anything that relies on petroleum for it's...

Anything that relies on petroleum for it's production- the cost on Conti tubes has TRIPLED at wholesale over the past year and a half.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 11:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 540
Posted By thefatguy

Don't do 3x. 2x DS, radial NDS. Radial...

Don't do 3x.

2x DS, radial NDS.

Radial front, heads in.

TIGHT.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,862
Posted By thefatguy

worst idea ever

worst idea ever
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By thefatguy

Are you in Tampa/St Pete?

Are you in Tampa/St Pete?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,633
Posted By thefatguy

Here's one for ya'

Here's one for ya'
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-09, 06:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,207
Posted By thefatguy

I started out unattached- my philosophy is this: ...

I started out unattached- my philosophy is this:

Race. Look for the team that isn't acting like a bunch of D-Bags. Join them.

...I'm still unattached 4 years later.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,565
Posted By thefatguy

Are you nuts? yes

Are you nuts?

yes
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,131
Posted By thefatguy

It all works well if properly tuned.

It all works well if properly tuned.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 577
Posted By thefatguy

I get a new wheel from my support car. Duh.

I get a new wheel from my support car.

Duh.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By thefatguy

Multiple thin layers, let them dry completely...

Multiple thin layers, let them dry completely before mounting and you won't have any problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By thefatguy

The glue doesn't have to be wet to work. Let...

The glue doesn't have to be wet to work.

Let it dry COMPLETELY before mounting the tire.

I've glued hundreds of tires and never had one roll, never made a mess.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,547
Posted By thefatguy

Was anybody there for the Collegiate A's? ...

Was anybody there for the Collegiate A's?

"How many of you are over thirty but working on your PHD's?"

*Dan and Rebecca raise their hands*
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-09, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 628
Posted By thefatguy

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-09, 07:21 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,573
Posted By thefatguy

My steerer broke right below the compression...

My steerer broke right below the compression plug- it stayed inside the broken section.

Seriously- it'll only take a few minutes to pull the fork out and give it a good look-over.

Please. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-09, 06:59 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,573
Posted By thefatguy

Your clavicle, not mine.

Your clavicle, not mine.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,573
Posted By thefatguy

That happened to me a few times. One day I...

That happened to me a few times.

One day I hit a big bump and felt some flex in my handlebars. Pulled over to check it out; pushed down on the bars and SNAP steerer tube broke off in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-09, 06:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,437
Posted By thefatguy

Asking to buy something at cost probably won't do...

Asking to buy something at cost probably won't do much for you- to sell at those prices they must be maintaining razor thin margins (ergo: if they only markup products 10% and they agree to sell to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-09, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By thefatguy

The question begs to be asked... Why would...

The question begs to be asked...

Why would you need anything but the bigring in a race anyways?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-09, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,183
Posted By thefatguy

Sorry, I thought this was Bikeforums, not...

Sorry, I thought this was Bikeforums, not Photography-critics-hiding-behind-computer-screensforums.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,183
Posted By thefatguy

Hm... why didn't that work?

Hm... why didn't that work?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,183
Posted By thefatguy

Pinarello Dogma/Super Record/ LW GIII's

http://api.photoshop.com/home_d5f7712e92404397814990834c7525d5/adobe-px-assets/cfae04c54b464437ad3359fc96f78d9f

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Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,482
Posted By thefatguy

F the recession- I'm opening a bike shop. ...

F the recession-

I'm opening a bike shop.

Seriously.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-09, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,852
Posted By thefatguy

Yeah, but how LONG is your stem?

Yeah, but how LONG is your stem?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,531
Posted By thefatguy

It USED to be 70%... now it's 90%! You're...

It USED to be 70%... now it's 90%!

You're either a Trek shop or you're not.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,531
Posted By thefatguy

We tried extending our hours at the last shop and...

We tried extending our hours at the last shop and it really didn't do anything for us. It may be different where you live (or maybe just under your circumstances) but for us the business died off...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,531
Posted By thefatguy

El Toreo on SR200?

El Toreo on SR200?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,531
Posted By thefatguy

The shop will be in Ocala, FL (my hometown). ...

The shop will be in Ocala, FL (my hometown).


Keep it coming!!!

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-09, 09:17 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,531
Posted By thefatguy

What DON'T you like about your LBS?

I hope you guys don't view me as a troll but I'm going to maintain complete transparency here.

I'm in the process of opening a shop and looking for a little advice.

I've been in the industry...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,173
Posted By thefatguy

If anyone knows a UK based shop where I can...

If anyone knows a UK based shop where I can purchase a set of LW Gen III's please do let me know!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,137
Posted By thefatguy

Here are some pics of the tear in the top tube-...

Here are some pics of the tear in the top tube- this was done by my right knee (which is surprisingly OK).
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-09, 01:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,137
Posted By thefatguy

She was extremely remorseful and apologetic. One...

She was extremely remorseful and apologetic. One of my first instincts was to yell at her (as I lie on the ground, writhing in pain) but when I saw her I couldn't.

I'll get a new bike out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,137
Posted By thefatguy

Spent 5 hours in the ER on Friday night- not the...

Spent 5 hours in the ER on Friday night- not the best place to hang...

Gonna try to hook up with a local attorney who has handled things like this before.

I'll let you know how it goes.
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