rain can we believe all this rain nyc
10-14-05, 06:53 AM
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on the optimist side of this.....noticed last night during a slight break from the pounding... the blasting down buckets of rain have done some powerwashing on the streets.....
10-14-05, 06:54 AM
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Yeah, the rain was definitely needed... as for me, I normally commute by bike, but I'm lacking fenderage, so riding in would be a fairly moist exercise.
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10-14-05, 06:55 AM
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well that another story needs to be dry to ride one handed on fixed with no brakes broke collar bone still in sling another 4 weeks. was going down broadway around 46th street hit by a cab knocked out broking collar bone still recovering but i did get time to ride last week on handed the other in a sling but the biggest smile on my face fixedforever(or untill me knees give out)
10-14-05, 07:54 AM
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this rain is crazy, but as stated earlier, it IS doing some much needed street cleaning... so I guess it's not all bad.
is this any indicator of the winter we are about to have?
who's got a farmers almanac?
imagine 10 straight days of snow!
I need some fenders.
hey roscoe, I just saw the Debernardi... the paint job turned out AWESOME!!!
I'm glad that frame went to a good home.
is this any indicator of the winter we are about to have?
who's got a farmers almanac?
imagine 10 straight days of snow!
I need some fenders.
hey roscoe, I just saw the Debernardi... the paint job turned out AWESOME!!!
I'm glad that frame went to a good home.
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10-14-05, 08:00 AM
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All up and down the east coast... DC has been the same, though I doubt we got as much total as you folks. I'm glad it's Friday; this junk really saps your strength.
10-14-05, 08:15 AM
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I had a dream last night where my bike stood up on her rear wheel and spoke... it said "Wang, get some f'ing fenders so you can ride me in the rain." then she slapped me with the front wheel.
10-14-05, 08:24 AM
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It was drizzly here all week, but no rain. good skidding weather.. 
10-14-05, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by wangster
I had a dream last night where my bike stood up on her rear wheel and spoke... it said "Wang, get some f'ing fenders so you can ride me in the rain." then she slapped me with the front wheel.
I can't believe that rain is keeping me from riding my bike.
I used to LOVE rainy, muddy trail riding on my mountain bike. I actually looked forward to it.
are there any precautions to take after riding my fixie in the rain? anything I should make sure to check, wipe down or lube/relube before or after my ride?
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10-14-05, 08:28 AM
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yeah, I had enough of this rain crap and renewed my morning commute to work today. 4 subway trips in two days were mooooooore than enough. I got myself pretty wet, but I'm much happier.
10-14-05, 08:30 AM
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i've been riding through most of this shit, but i have to admit that i took today off. i just couldn't stomach it at 6 am today. it's weird, i feel sorta guilty - i haven't commuted by subway since last may, and that was cos i was injured. 
as for bike-care: i usually just wipe the frame down afterwards (it's steel). i'll relube when everything's dry, but if i forget, no big deal.
as for bike-care: i usually just wipe the frame down afterwards (it's steel). i'll relube when everything's dry, but if i forget, no big deal.
10-14-05, 08:37 AM
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i have been traveling like crazy recently, sans bike, so i feel like i have no choice but to
ride while i am back in nyc, rain or shine. my new fender is keeping me clean!
ride while i am back in nyc, rain or shine. my new fender is keeping me clean!
10-14-05, 08:47 AM
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Found one of them garden-spade shaped fenders in the trash yesterday 
You know, the kind you just jam under the saddle? Saved my butt today.
Of course, the rest of me is soaked thru. I regret nothing!
You know, the kind you just jam under the saddle? Saved my butt today.
Of course, the rest of me is soaked thru. I regret nothing!
10-14-05, 08:56 AM
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my feet are died orange. my riding shoes are orange suede and it went through my socks. i have one of those clear plastic riding jackets with the velcro fastener and it's the *****. totally dry top half. totally soaked ass. orange feet. holla!
anyone know if it's gonna rain all weekend?
anyone know if it's gonna rain all weekend?
10-14-05, 09:00 AM
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Good stay in , that means I getting to play catch up. i have been ridding out there for 3 days straight since there is no school. 50 miles plus a day and getting to get out on the Somec again. that frame is also making up for lost time, it freaking awesome.
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Originally Posted by wangster
I had a dream last night where my bike stood up on her rear wheel and spoke... it said "Wang, get some f'ing fenders so you can ride me in the rain." then she slapped me with the front wheel.
10-14-05, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by eddiebrannan
my feet are died orange. my riding shoes are orange suede and it went through my socks. i have one of those clear plastic riding jackets with the velcro fastener and it's the *****. totally dry top half. totally soaked ass. orange feet. holla!
anyone know if it's gonna rain all weekend?
anyone know if it's gonna rain all weekend?
partly cloudy with a high of 70º. yay!
I have one of those clear plastic riding jackets too. it keeps me dry from the rain, but the damn thing is so friggin' hot that I end up being soaked from sweat.
10-14-05, 09:07 AM
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i have these bright yellow rain pants. they are bib overalls. SO NICE. ceya, saw you riding down broadway the other day, i think.
after being away for a month i forgot how fun it is to ride in the city!
chombo, whatcha been up to?
after being away for a month i forgot how fun it is to ride in the city!
chombo, whatcha been up to?
10-14-05, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by etchr
according to Pat (Kiernan) I have one of those clear plastic riding jackets too. it keeps me dry from the rain, but the damn thing is so friggin' hot that I end up being soaked from sweat.
10-14-05, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Ceya
Good stay in , that means I getting to play catch up. i have been ridding out there for 3 days straight since there is no school. 50 miles plus a day and getting to get out on the Somec again. that frame is also making up for lost time, it freaking awesome.
S/F<
CEYA!
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CEYA!
10-14-05, 09:28 AM
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"I wanna know... have you ever seen the rain..."
What does the sun look like again?
What does the sun look like again?
