Paging Dr. Psi ...
05-25-09 | 05:26 PM
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Paging Dr. Psi ...
OK, so as many of you know, I've been a Buddy Rich drum solo for quite a while now ... and this Saturday the guys got on me pretty hard about it. (my bike was quite noisy) OK, time to tear down the ride.
Verdict: after an official Psimet inspection and review of course ... Bad SRAM red ceramic bottom bracket, non-drive side. New one on order at Psimet's Bike Emporium and Bike Exchange (his basement). I knew my extreme power would get me in trouble some day.
Not only that, the rear bearings on my 404's are shot too. The wheel is going to them tomorrow if they can fix it quickly.
I'm estimating I have only about 5-8,000 miles on the Red groupo and maybe 10-15,000 on the Zipps. Hmmmm ... Captain Kirk keeps yelling ... "Too much power Scotty!".
PS, if you bring Psi a nice 6-pack he'll tweak your wheel to super true for free.
Verdict: after an official Psimet inspection and review of course ... Bad SRAM red ceramic bottom bracket, non-drive side. New one on order at Psimet's Bike Emporium and Bike Exchange (his basement). I knew my extreme power would get me in trouble some day.
Not only that, the rear bearings on my 404's are shot too. The wheel is going to them tomorrow if they can fix it quickly. I'm estimating I have only about 5-8,000 miles on the Red groupo and maybe 10-15,000 on the Zipps. Hmmmm ... Captain Kirk keeps yelling ... "Too much power Scotty!".
PS, if you bring Psi a nice 6-pack he'll tweak your wheel to super true for free.
Last edited by ColorChange; 05-25-09 at 05:30 PM.
05-25-09 | 06:20 PM
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OK, so as many of you know, I've been a Buddy Rich drum solo for quite a while now ... and this Saturday the guys got on me pretty hard about it. (my bike was quite noisy) OK, time to tear down the ride.
Verdict: after an official Psimet inspection and review of course ... Bad SRAM red ceramic bottom bracket, non-drive side. New one on order at Psimet's Bike Emporium and Bike Exchange (his basement). I knew my extreme power would get me in trouble some day. Not only that, the rear bearings on my 404's are shot too. The wheel is going to them tomorrow if they can fix it quickly.
I'm estimating I have only about 5-8,000 miles on the Red groupo and maybe 10-15,000 on the Zipps. Hmmmm ... Captain Kirk keeps yelling ... "Too much power Scotty!".
PS, if you bring Psi a nice 6-pack he'll tweak your wheel to super true for free.
Verdict: after an official Psimet inspection and review of course ... Bad SRAM red ceramic bottom bracket, non-drive side. New one on order at Psimet's Bike Emporium and Bike Exchange (his basement). I knew my extreme power would get me in trouble some day.
Not only that, the rear bearings on my 404's are shot too. The wheel is going to them tomorrow if they can fix it quickly. I'm estimating I have only about 5-8,000 miles on the Red groupo and maybe 10-15,000 on the Zipps. Hmmmm ... Captain Kirk keeps yelling ... "Too much power Scotty!".
PS, if you bring Psi a nice 6-pack he'll tweak your wheel to super true for free.
. . . but, don't you think your ride would be better maintained if kept out of the ditch?
05-25-09 | 07:12 PM
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Hey CC, you riding yesterday w/b on 72 near Goeberts with a wheaties kit on?
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I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
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05-25-09 | 08:29 PM
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For more beer I make house calls.....
...just sayin.
...just sayin.
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05-25-09 | 08:47 PM
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i have an entire beverage fridge with you name on it and a creaky cranky something.
jus sayin.
later.
jus sayin.
later.
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05-25-09 | 10:57 PM
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I eat carbide.
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...for you I will require dinner and a movie as well. Just like last time.
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05-25-09 | 11:07 PM
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I eat carbide.
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Lifetime supply.
...and before you ask...yes that's a poop-ton of beer.
...and before you ask...yes that's a poop-ton of beer.
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05-26-09 | 08:31 AM
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From: Dundee, Illinois
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OK, so as many of you know, I've been a Buddy Rich drum solo for quite a while now ... and this Saturday the guys got on me pretty hard about it. (my bike was quite noisy) OK, time to tear down the ride.
Verdict: after an official Psimet inspection and review of course ... Bad SRAM red ceramic bottom bracket, non-drive side. New one on order at Psimet's Bike Emporium and Bike Exchange (his basement). I knew my extreme power would get me in trouble some day. Not only that, the rear bearings on my 404's are shot too. The wheel is going to them tomorrow if they can fix it quickly.
I'm estimating I have only about 5-8,000 miles on the Red groupo and maybe 10-15,000 on the Zipps. Hmmmm ... Captain Kirk keeps yelling ... "Too much power Scotty!".
PS, if you bring Psi a nice 6-pack he'll tweak your wheel to super true for free.
Verdict: after an official Psimet inspection and review of course ... Bad SRAM red ceramic bottom bracket, non-drive side. New one on order at Psimet's Bike Emporium and Bike Exchange (his basement). I knew my extreme power would get me in trouble some day.
Not only that, the rear bearings on my 404's are shot too. The wheel is going to them tomorrow if they can fix it quickly. I'm estimating I have only about 5-8,000 miles on the Red groupo and maybe 10-15,000 on the Zipps. Hmmmm ... Captain Kirk keeps yelling ... "Too much power Scotty!".
PS, if you bring Psi a nice 6-pack he'll tweak your wheel to super true for free.
Average Power 274 Watts
Average Power (0 W incl.) 238 Watts
Maximum Power 884 Watts
Pedaling Index Average 22 %
Pedaling Index Maximum 88 %
Left Right Balance Average L51 - 49R Left - Right
Left Right Balance Maximum L94 - 6R Left - Right
05-26-09 | 08:47 AM
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How much beer to make you stay home?
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05-26-09 | 08:16 PM
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and the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
and the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
05-26-09 | 09:01 PM
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05-27-09 | 07:55 PM
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