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04-27-15, 12:25 PM
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04-27-15, 02:19 PM
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04-27-15, 02:20 PM
Fresh Garbage
I know it comes with the trade but today sucked. Those sparks find their way into everything.
04-27-15, 02:21 PM
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04-27-15, 04:00 PM
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Tried to get 2 car garage amt of bikes,frames and parts into an 8 x 10 shed.
still not even close...
still not even close...
04-27-15, 06:47 PM
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today marks the 16th day in a row that I haven't driven a car. been commuting to work, bar hopping and running around town daily. saving money on gas, getting fitter and racking up the miles.
ps- riser bars and flat pedals around the city is so much fun.....!
ps- riser bars and flat pedals around the city is so much fun.....!
04-27-15, 08:26 PM
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Congrats ! Sold my car last year, have not missed it.
04-27-15, 08:48 PM
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Lazy on Sunday...slow on Monday. Ugh, couldn't get going tonight.
In the spirit of car talk, my truck is about to go up for sale.
In the spirit of car talk, my truck is about to go up for sale.
04-27-15, 08:51 PM
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04-27-15, 10:24 PM
Still kicking.
Today I got in miles on the surly and realize that I'm more comfortable riding gloveless.
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04-28-15, 12:12 AM
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04-28-15, 08:37 AM
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I feel your pain. I replaced mine and it still creaks.
04-28-15, 08:50 AM
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I dunno. So far no problems with the BB30 on my Salsa Colossal Ti with about 1200 miles on it. Maybe the problem is with carpet fiber frames ?
04-28-15, 09:07 AM
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When I put the new one in, I don't think I used enough loctite as it tends to be fine about 80% of the time. Only hear the creaks when the temp hits above 90 and I'm climbing. Almost like the heat from the road and the mashing on the pedals loosen the loctite and it creaks. Not sure if thats possible, but thats about the only time I hear it.
From what I've read, BB maintenance should happen every couple thousand miles, which I definitely did not do. The creak seems par for the course of not doing said maintenance. The new one would probably be fine, but it's the first BB I ever installed. I wasn't expecting it to be perfect, I was just excited I got everything back together and it's rideable. When the creak becomes constant again, I'll be ready.
04-28-15, 09:16 AM
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04-28-15, 09:21 AM
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@SpeshulEd - What is your bike's frame material ? Mine is titanium, which might make a difference. What exactly do you mean by "maintenance" ?
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04-28-15, 09:34 AM
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Ayup!
Me too.
Since my crash on 4/9/2015, I've decided that I hate road rash on my hands even more. It's taken 8+ years of cycling glove-less (except in the cold) for me to realize that road rash on your hands is god awful.
Suggestions for low padding/padless gloves welcome!
Since my crash on 4/9/2015, I've decided that I hate road rash on my hands even more. It's taken 8+ years of cycling glove-less (except in the cold) for me to realize that road rash on your hands is god awful.
Suggestions for low padding/padless gloves welcome!
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04-28-15, 09:39 AM
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Today I am enjoying how much easier it is to slack on riding when you're not training.
I've given myself a full month (until June) before I start prescribing workouts and doing high intensity intervals - until then I just want to build volume and get my body used to handling a higher fatigue load than what I've known over the last month. Having said that, I stayed up a little late last night, and when my alarm went off to prep me for a 2hr ride, I just decided to sleep for another hour.
It was awesome.
I've given myself a full month (until June) before I start prescribing workouts and doing high intensity intervals - until then I just want to build volume and get my body used to handling a higher fatigue load than what I've known over the last month. Having said that, I stayed up a little late last night, and when my alarm went off to prep me for a 2hr ride, I just decided to sleep for another hour.
It was awesome.
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04-28-15, 09:56 AM
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mechanix gloves, $20 at the hardware store. color options and no padding, can use touch screens cuz leather on the palm side. full finger tho may not jive with cali temps
been using them for years since motorcycle days, if i wear gloves theyre my favorite
been using them for years since motorcycle days, if i wear gloves theyre my favorite
04-28-15, 10:01 AM
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04-28-15, 11:25 AM
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04-28-15, 11:27 AM
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mechanix are very light, ive used them here in 100°+ super humid days. but everyones different
theyre super grippy and ive taken spills on gravel and my palms survived the meat grinder
theyre super grippy and ive taken spills on gravel and my palms survived the meat grinder
04-28-15, 11:34 AM
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@SpeshulEd - What is your bike's frame material ? Mine is titanium, which might make a difference. What exactly do you mean by "maintenance" ?
Check out the Giro Zero gloves, Jenson has the camo ones on sale for $12
Giro Zero Gloves 2014 > Apparel > Gloves > Men's Gloves | Jenson USA
I also have a pair of Giro LTZ gloves that I enjoy quite a bit too, if you're into the longer "aero" style gloves.
