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Old 06-05-14, 12:05 PM
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First semester of welding done. Now I need to figure out how to keep practicing over the summer.
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Old 06-05-14, 03:02 PM
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Take up welding! It did the trick for me
interestingly enough if all goes as planned ill be in the ironworkers union in a couple months, weld all the things.
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Old 06-05-14, 05:38 PM
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I finished watching Prison Break... .
I just finished season 2 last night!
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Old 06-05-14, 06:53 PM
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I just finished season 2 last night!
Season 3 is so good. I binged watched all of season 3 in 4 days lol.
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Old 06-05-14, 07:25 PM
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Do you guys think a Kona Rove would be a good ride for a college kid living in Portland?

Anyone heard of any problems with them? Or any personal experience?

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Old 06-05-14, 09:23 PM
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Highlight of the day was when I found that a Waterloo Trek 930, just like Dan's but geared, 58cm, w/ OG decals, was locked up beside mine. Noticed the familiar shade of blue and then the vintage trek logo on the ST before in a pleasant surprise.

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Wow that lume is nice.
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Old 06-05-14, 09:26 PM
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I own a Rove and I like it, as it's kind of a beast -- steel, weighs about 26 pounds. It's been perfectly reliable for ~2000 miles. Happy to answer any specific questions if you have them, though you might get more input at the Cyclocross forum.

Originally Posted by Sherblock
Do you guys think a Kona Rove would be a good ride for a college kid living in Portland?

Anyone heard of any problems with them? Or any personal experience?
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Old 06-05-14, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Sherblock
Do you guys think a Kona Rove would be a good ride for a college kid living in Portland?

Anyone heard of any problems with them? Or any personal experience?
Can't really go wrong with a Kona.... no I'm not being biased because my commuter is that make....

Also you should push the envelope for a rove Ti. WANT.
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Old 06-05-14, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Also you should push the envelope for a rove Ti. WANT.
That might be pushing a little too far! I could go custom for $2000...
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Old 06-05-14, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Sherblock
That might be pushing a little too far! I could go custom for $2000...
If the geometry works, I think the Rove Ti would be raddddd. Ask Charlie for his opinion due to him owning one and his proximity to where you're located.

Also, I see you decided to get the hell outta Davis and decided to attend school in Portland, huh? Have fun!
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Old 06-05-14, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Sherblock
Do you guys think a Kona Rove would be a good ride for a college kid living in Portland?

Anyone heard of any problems with them? Or any personal experience?
It'll probably get stolen. Personally I'd opt for a series of $50 rigid mtbs from the 90s offa craigslist.
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Old 06-05-14, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by calv
Also, I see you decided to get the hell outta Davis and decided to attend school in Portland, huh? Have fun!
I figured after 18 years it'd be fun to try something new!

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It'll probably get stolen. I'd probably opt for a series of $50 rigid mtbs from the 90s offa craigslist.
I do love my 80's/90's mtbs. But I can keep it in my room so I think it'd be reasonably safe.
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Old 06-05-14, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Wow that lume is nice.
I know right!!! I think the dude accepted my offer too ........ time to pay up.
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Old 06-06-14, 07:28 AM
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today the struggle continues. i had planned on starting to ride into work again, woke up and looked at my bike and laid in bed for another half hour.

i drove.
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Old 06-06-14, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
today the struggle continues. i had planned on starting to ride into work again, woke up and looked at my bike and laid in bed for another half hour.

i drove.
Drive off the island and come race track bikes on Wednesdays in Wall, NJ. It will get you out of the funk.
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Old 06-06-14, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
today the struggle continues. i had planned on starting to ride into work again, woke up and looked at my bike and laid in bed for another half hour.

i drove.
Mornings are tough for me. I try to not leave any decisions for early morning, and i try (emphasis on try) to stick by the decisions I made before bed. One trick is to leave everything ready, so you can't find any excuses.

Shake it off and try again tomorrow.

Cheers
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Originally Posted by Jared.
Drive off the island and come race track bikes on Wednesdays in Wall, NJ. It will get you out of the funk.
hmm, didnt even know there was a drome over there, i only knew of PA and queens.

really want to get my track on but i gotta the fg operational again, and it would be easier logistically than queens, but i wouldnt be able to get there early enough which blows
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Old 06-06-14, 12:33 PM
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Went to our big bike festival kick off ride yesterday, was hoping the red bull people were there again this year but no luck, last year I stocked up and lived like an over caffeinated king. While I was waiting some guy came up and was adding about my bike, I guess he recognized it from instagram or here. #imfamous
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Old 06-06-14, 09:31 PM
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Experienced the rite of passage of falling over while riding clipped in for the first time. Luckily it was in my garage and not at a stoplight pulling the kiddy trailer.
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Old 06-06-14, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
today the struggle continues. i had planned on starting to ride into work again, woke up and looked at my bike and laid in bed for another half hour.

i drove.
It has to be futile. Try moving your car keys after a couple drinks and you'll have no problem having to bike to work the next morning.

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Experienced the rite of passage of falling over while riding clipped in for the first time. Luckily it was in my garage and not at a stoplight pulling the kiddy trailer.
That one doesn't count. The one that does is at a busy intersection during rush hour with somebody rushing out of their car to help.
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Old 06-06-14, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
That one doesn't count. The one that does is at a busy intersection during rush hour with somebody rushing out of their car to help.
LOL. I suppose you're right. There's nothing like falling over all by yourself to make yourself remember to un-clip well ahead of where you intend to stop. Actually, I can't imagine how much more difficult this would be riding fixed vs. freewheel. I probably would've ate it 10 ten times by now.
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I won something today and got suckered into signing up for an alleycat.

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I won something today and got suckered into signing up for an alleycat.

Cool man, I'm not sure if I'm going to grab one of those or a Hip Bag for summer.
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