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03-28-15, 04:28 PM
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There was even such a thing as children's beer. How do you think they crossed oceans?
03-28-15, 04:36 PM
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03-28-15, 04:51 PM
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Today I realized that tire sizing is totally ****ed up. I just got a pair of Conti Super Sport Plus 700x28c tires from RG to replace the cheap Kendas on my Motobecane Messenger, and when I mounted and inflated them fully then measured their width they were barely over 25mm and only about 1mm wider than the Kendas, which are labelled 700x25c. Also, expensive Contis like the Grand Prix 4000s are made in Germany, but cheap ones like these are made in India. They were a total ***** to mount, even with a tire jack.
On the same point, a lot of industries have moved their labor to India because it's better for their bottom line. Paid a visit to harbor freight a few weeks back and upon inspection of their hand and power tools, the majority of the ranks are made in India now. Funny as Craftsman is majority Chinese made now. I went to sears the same day and found that American made Craftsman was cheaper than Chinese made Craftsman which had a sharper matte finish.
I also find it ironic, they no longer include the country of origin on either of their new casting molds to spare the user the shame.
03-28-15, 05:29 PM
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03-28-15, 07:19 PM
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Today I can't stop contemplating buying some red anodized valve caps to compliment the red on my WI freewheel and Phil script on my hubs. Important considerations, i know. Especially since I don't even run caps right now. I just love ano'd parts.
03-29-15, 08:42 AM
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Single. I gonna have so much money.
03-29-15, 12:43 PM
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^glass is half full, with 20s.
today i: 35 miles, biggest ride in over year. still got it. feelsgoodman.
down by the water was really cold and windy tho so my fingertips are still pretty tingly from going numb for half an hour
today i: 35 miles, biggest ride in over year. still got it. feelsgoodman.
down by the water was really cold and windy tho so my fingertips are still pretty tingly from going numb for half an hour
03-29-15, 02:56 PM
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Something about strangely colored bike parts gets me all hot and bothered.
03-29-15, 07:22 PM
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03-29-15, 07:43 PM
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I just ordered a windsor the hour from BD for $200. I want something that I can lock up outside and not feel concerned.
I think I'm going to put a wald 137 basket on it, freewheel & some 32mm tires.
I think I'm going to put a wald 137 basket on it, freewheel & some 32mm tires.
03-29-15, 08:20 PM
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So you bought a 61cm frame ? I didn't realize you are that tall. A year ago I bought a 43cm Windsor Clockwork on closeout for only $170. Only the very tall and very short peeps get good deals at BD.
03-29-15, 08:21 PM
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Seemed like a good deal for a "beater".
I'm going to use it as a go to bike that I can lock up. I ended up ordering a wald 137 basket.
I'm wondering if I will be able to fit 32mm tires in there.
03-29-15, 08:37 PM
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Probably. I have the Motobecane Messenger that will easily accept 32mm tires, and I think that it is essentially the same frameset.
03-29-15, 08:54 PM
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03-29-15, 09:37 PM
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03-30-15, 02:27 AM
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It is a 60cm.
03-30-15, 04:37 AM
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Bike size/sizing seems to be one of those things that has changed. My new bike was sold as a 61cm, because it measures 61cm from the center of the BB to the top of the seat tube. But it actually measures 58cm from the center of the top tube to the center of the BB, which is the "old fashion" way to measure bikes.
I have always ridden a 57-58 and this bike fits fine, but I have to admit it is weird buying a frame so large. At least BD had accurate geo charts for this bike.
I have always ridden a 57-58 and this bike fits fine, but I have to admit it is weird buying a frame so large. At least BD had accurate geo charts for this bike.
03-30-15, 07:25 AM
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03-30-15, 07:30 AM
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So does the MM. In fact, I just ordered a rear rack for mine to use it as a utility beater lockup FG.
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I probably could have gotten a 63cm based off the geo measurements, but I felt comfortable on the 60cm, I don't like being stretched out. My saddle to bar drop isn't too extreme so I think the size I got suits me.
03-30-15, 08:34 AM
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Bike size/sizing seems to be one of those things that has changed. My new bike was sold as a 61cm, because it measures 61cm from the center of the BB to the top of the seat tube. But it actually measures 58cm from the center of the top tube to the center of the BB, which is the "old fashion" way to measure bikes.
