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07-06-12, 09:27 PM
Still kicking.
Today I threw down at the pumptrack.
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07-06-12, 09:28 PM
working on my sandal tan
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OH! And today, the sqrlfriend and I took an afternoon trip to buy a Peugeot mixte from a guy on CL. She loves it, and has dreams of outfitting it with drop bars and panniers. I just hope it doesn't end up too small for her.
07-06-12, 09:28 PM
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Today I got the fantastic idea of selling my roadie, and picking up a Civilian Vive Le Roi. It would be pretty much free for me, as I should be able to get about 1200 for my roadie used.
Make it my roadie, and my Cx, with a pair of 28c or 25c(if they'd work, comes with 32c knobbies stock) slicks thrown on.
edit: just found the measurements on the stock Jalco DM23 rims. Inner width of 18.5, outer width of 22.5. So my usual 23's would actually work. pretty awesome.
Make it my roadie, and my Cx, with a pair of 28c or 25c(if they'd work, comes with 32c knobbies stock) slicks thrown on.
edit: just found the measurements on the stock Jalco DM23 rims. Inner width of 18.5, outer width of 22.5. So my usual 23's would actually work. pretty awesome.
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07-06-12, 09:46 PM
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It's probably just fine. Cannondale has the Lefty mtb fork. Aircraft landing gear also have wheels mounted in a similar fashion - not to say these are all that comparable.
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07-06-12, 11:23 PM
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it sure is a looker, the guy was super stoked about it (obviously)
07-06-12, 11:23 PM
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a lot of motorcycles do single sided swingarms these days too, was planning to put one on my ducati before i sold it
that thing looks pretty sweet but i think it would look cooler if it was balanced on the other side, this way when you look at the drive side its all like "gwaaahh??"
that thing looks pretty sweet but i think it would look cooler if it was balanced on the other side, this way when you look at the drive side its all like "gwaaahh??"
07-06-12, 11:40 PM
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Fair enough. I guess the next question is: what problem does building a bike that way solve? Is it purely aesthetic?
07-06-12, 11:47 PM
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07-06-12, 11:49 PM
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Looks like it also automagically produces a zero dish rear wheel, which would arguably make it stronger due to equal spoke tension on drive side and nondrive side spokes, and all that jazz.
07-07-12, 12:00 AM
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Oh wow. Thats a remarkable design. How does one tension such a drivetrain?
07-07-12, 12:01 AM
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07-07-12, 12:23 AM
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a lot of motorcycles do single sided swingarms these days too, was planning to put one on my ducati before i sold it
that thing looks pretty sweet but i think it would look cooler if it was balanced on the other side, this way when you look at the drive side its all like "gwaaahh??"
that thing looks pretty sweet but i think it would look cooler if it was balanced on the other side, this way when you look at the drive side its all like "gwaaahh??"
07-07-12, 02:54 AM
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Today I worked for close to 16.5 hours, went to do some karaoke with Misskaz, and was going to go on a ride through the burbs, but then realized that I hadn't eaten since Thursday afternoon, so I got a cheeseburger and went home.
I'm not riding as much as I'd like, but when you consider that I work 65-75 hours a week I think that 100 miles a week isn't terrible. Also, I did some math and realized that I've ridden upward of 2700 miles fixed so far this year.
I'm not riding as much as I'd like, but when you consider that I work 65-75 hours a week I think that 100 miles a week isn't terrible. Also, I did some math and realized that I've ridden upward of 2700 miles fixed so far this year.
07-07-12, 07:33 AM
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quick glass of water and a banana, out the door at 0730 to try my normal commute/trail route on the SSCX to see if i'd need gears on Monday.
nope. actually took a little bit of time off. i'm assuming it was from not being able to sit in easy gears and cruise along. the recent hill climb article was valuable. managed to stay in the saddle the whole time.
i'm sure there's some magical geometry answer, but this Ridley just feels like it wants to -go-.
nope. actually took a little bit of time off. i'm assuming it was from not being able to sit in easy gears and cruise along. the recent hill climb article was valuable. managed to stay in the saddle the whole time.
i'm sure there's some magical geometry answer, but this Ridley just feels like it wants to -go-.
07-07-12, 08:55 AM
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I'll be back in a month. Be a dick for me.
adieu.
adieu.
07-07-12, 08:55 AM
i smell bacon
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I'm home with the family this week, so I've been without bike. I hopped on the rowing machine this morning just to get some exercise in.
Oh. Em. Gee. I hate that contraption.
Oh. Em. Gee. I hate that contraption.
07-07-12, 10:11 AM
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07-07-12, 04:48 PM
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Put in the work to turn my $20 IRO mark V frameset and rear wheel from annoying project to amazing deal.
WHO IS YOUR DADDY AND WHAT DOES HE DO??
Here's a quick idea of where I'm leaning with parts just laying around the garage:
WHO IS YOUR DADDY AND WHAT DOES HE DO??
Here's a quick idea of where I'm leaning with parts just laying around the garage:
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07-07-12, 04:56 PM
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Today I took my sqrlfriend for her first ride in 9 years 
07-07-12, 05:31 PM
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Today I started a high protein, low sugar diet supplemented with lots of leafy greens, and decided to cut back on the beer. After a month of that, I will quit smoking. Reason? I'm going to try to do some racing next year. Doing research on how to become a semi-pro racer and, though it is damned hard, I am not scared of a challenge and I get most things that I put my mind to. Step one: Power/weight ratio needs to change. I know I'll never be the next Lance or Eddy, but I'd still like to compete and not make a fool of myself. Wish me luck!
07-07-12, 05:36 PM
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Better buy a bike with gears.
07-07-12, 05:39 PM
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track frame SS, two brakes, drops with hoods - you got a crit bike.
Today I rode from around 10am-4pm. I went over the Hollywood Hills twice and realized I need a longer damn stem, hoods need to be repositioned, and summer needs to die.
My friend and his business partner bought a bike shop. Visited the shop during my ride. It is a pretty gritty place and seems like a fun place to have a part time position. My friend might hire me when they make a little more money. I will be commuting all across this city and crossing the local "mountains" if that happens.
Today I rode from around 10am-4pm. I went over the Hollywood Hills twice and realized I need a longer damn stem, hoods need to be repositioned, and summer needs to die.
My friend and his business partner bought a bike shop. Visited the shop during my ride. It is a pretty gritty place and seems like a fun place to have a part time position. My friend might hire me when they make a little more money. I will be commuting all across this city and crossing the local "mountains" if that happens.
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07-07-12, 05:48 PM
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After a certain period of time FG and SS aren't good training tools, especially in a flat city like Chicago.
You can race crits with a SS but if that's all you train on you're going to get destroyed pretty quickly and pretty consistently.
You can race crits with a SS but if that's all you train on you're going to get destroyed pretty quickly and pretty consistently.
07-07-12, 05:48 PM
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Put my road bike up on craigslist today. Hoping to buy a mountain bike. We'll see what happens.
07-07-12, 05:58 PM
i smell bacon
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I hnggedd all over the 2012 white/neon On-One Pompino color scheme today. Boo. Too many projects in my mind.