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09-08-11, 11:57 PM
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What's more is that the idea of "helping a good cause" isn't really valid because a direct donation to a charitable organization is tax deductible. Money spent purchasing a product whose profits go to a charitable organization is not. If you want your money to go the furthest, simply donate directly.
09-09-11, 12:08 AM
#3478
THE STUFFED
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What's more is that the idea of "helping a good cause" isn't really valid because a direct donation to a charitable organization is tax deductible. Money spent purchasing a product whose profits go to a charitable organization is not. If you want your money to go the furthest, simply donate directly.
As was the phil tsunami hubs which I have as well... but me and my wife did make a considerable direct donation as well after that to the red cross.
09-09-11, 01:44 AM
#3479
Fresh Garbage
I almost ate some gnar **** after rolling over some gnar cracks and bumps at the bottom of a hill. They jolted me so much that I lost hold of my handle bar, but I managed to keep riding straight and grab the bar after the mess was over. gnarly. I really felt like I was going to fall sideways or flip over the bar and faceplant.
09-09-11, 01:47 AM
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today i'm trying to score myself a pair of back to the future nike mag shoes on ebay for the back to the future fanboy within me (it was the film series of my youth)... It's for a good cause too!
https://nikemag.ebay.com/?_trksid=p5197.m1256
https://nikemag.ebay.com/?_trksid=p5197.m1256
bttf iz da best!!!!!!11!!!
09-09-11, 08:09 AM
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Today, I finished pricing out and setting up a timeline for my road bike build. Should be done before next Spring! Can't wait!
09-09-11, 09:43 AM
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sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
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09-09-11, 10:04 AM
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We win all charity rides
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09-09-11, 10:13 AM
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wife doesn't want me too... we dont get much weekend time 
09-09-11, 10:53 AM
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her new bike isn't 100% built yet, otherwise good idea
09-09-11, 11:26 AM
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Also: Today I wanna ride. It's in the mid 60's with a light breeze. It's been hotter than **** for the past 3 months and it's nice to have a break finally.
09-09-11, 11:59 AM
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Today I flipped and slammed the stem on my vintage roadie.
I have an art opening in a week, and if it sells, I'm putting some of the cash to a new BMC, which I can now get a big team discount on. Prices aren't out yet but I'm hoping I can spring for a Race Machine with a little graduation money helps.
I have an art opening in a week, and if it sells, I'm putting some of the cash to a new BMC, which I can now get a big team discount on. Prices aren't out yet but I'm hoping I can spring for a Race Machine with a little graduation money helps.
09-09-11, 12:43 PM
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Fiori Amalfa with columbus SL tubing. 90's era. Got it your cheap on ebay. It's a Canadian bike. No pictures yet as it is being shipped.
I plan to build it up with full Campy Chorus.
I can't really find a lot of info on my particular Fiori model.
I plan to build it up with full Campy Chorus.
I can't really find a lot of info on my particular Fiori model.
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09-09-11, 01:04 PM
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Today I flipped and slammed the stem on my vintage roadie.
I have an art opening in a week, and if it sells, I'm putting some of the cash to a new BMC, which I can now get a big team discount on. Prices aren't out yet but I'm hoping I can spring for a Race Machine with a little graduation money helps.
I have an art opening in a week, and if it sells, I'm putting some of the cash to a new BMC, which I can now get a big team discount on. Prices aren't out yet but I'm hoping I can spring for a Race Machine with a little graduation money helps.
09-09-11, 01:13 PM
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Today I:
• Got bummed that the wheels I traded for aren't real deep V's, but DP18's, and started worrying about the weight of my bike.
• Got paranoid about my BB/crankset on my BD bike for no real reason.
• Received my Cane Creek 200TT brake levers for the bullhorns I don't have yet because Nashbar takes 3 days to ship something.
• Got bummed that the wheels I traded for aren't real deep V's, but DP18's, and started worrying about the weight of my bike.
• Got paranoid about my BB/crankset on my BD bike for no real reason.
• Received my Cane Creek 200TT brake levers for the bullhorns I don't have yet because Nashbar takes 3 days to ship something.
09-09-11, 01:21 PM
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Today I:
• Got bummed that the wheels I traded for aren't real deep V's, but DP18's, and started worrying about the weight of my bike.
• Got paranoid about my BB/crankset on my BD bike for no real reason.
• Received my Cane Creek 200TT brake levers for the bullhorns I don't have yet because Nashbar takes 3 days to ship something.
• Got bummed that the wheels I traded for aren't real deep V's, but DP18's, and started worrying about the weight of my bike.
• Got paranoid about my BB/crankset on my BD bike for no real reason.
• Received my Cane Creek 200TT brake levers for the bullhorns I don't have yet because Nashbar takes 3 days to ship something.
09-09-11, 02:07 PM
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today i rode in to manhattan and stopped at the 9/11 memorial before heading back home. security was on point down there! it looked like an army of security guards walking around.
09-09-11, 02:49 PM
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09-09-11, 05:14 PM
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Just smang it.
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Today I registered for Spokefest. A bunch of guys from my dorm and I are riding there, doing the classic loop, and riding back fixed. It should be a good time but I'm not used to biking in 90 degree weather. I miss the PNW climate!
09-09-11, 06:21 PM
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i'll probably break it
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the GPS is way more accurate than the car. generally +/-~10% allowable inaccuracy on automotive gauges. include the +/-~5% industry allowable variance in rolling diameters on different tires of the same size by different manufacturers and you've got loads of inaccuracies.
09-09-11, 06:40 PM
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i'll probably break it
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then came home and built it into this
before realizing my newjack 105 brakes(not that new jack. yellow logos, first edition 105) won't fit these brake holes. probably going to put the wald front basket on to utilize this hilarious stem.
LOVE these dt shifters. then if i can help the cross threadings on the fd i'll put the da cranks on and have a road bike. oh, and fenders. and then comes the rando rack and bag, big tires, dynamo front wheel and lights, and brooks. then it's winter tour time.
before realizing my newjack 105 brakes(not that new jack. yellow logos, first edition 105) won't fit these brake holes. probably going to put the wald front basket on to utilize this hilarious stem.
LOVE these dt shifters. then if i can help the cross threadings on the fd i'll put the da cranks on and have a road bike. oh, and fenders. and then comes the rando rack and bag, big tires, dynamo front wheel and lights, and brooks. then it's winter tour time.
why do i love functional/beater builds better than super shiny expensive bikes?