Today I (v2):
Brown Jersey Winner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: The Bad Woods.
Posts: 8,797
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 243 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
13 Posts
agreed, tensioning is my favorite part, its my moment (read: hours) of zen
nice, pacentis make great lightweight wheels, the 650bs i built with db14s came to 1334
what hubs and spokes did you use?
what hubs and spokes did you use?
:)
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,420
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 127 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
I used Soul Kozak M-Netic hubs, and Sapim Laser spokes with Sapim Polyax brass nips. 20/24, and I could have lost like 40g if I used alloy nips.
Brown Jersey Winner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: The Bad Woods.
Posts: 8,797
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 243 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
13 Posts
super light bike hub store hubs(210g/79g), the 650B rims (420g) saved a good amount of weight too. i forget if that included the skewers or not (BHS Ti, 43g)
28h too.
28h too.
:)
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,420
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 127 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
Fixie Infamous
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SF
Posts: 10,474
Bikes: 2007 CAAD Optimo Track, 2012 Cannondale CAAD10, 1996 GT Force restomod, 2015 Cannondale CAADX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 54 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
:)
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,420
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 127 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
Brown Jersey Winner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: The Bad Woods.
Posts: 8,797
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 243 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
13 Posts
its also only an 82g difference overall, not a huge difference even if it was that much in any one wheel
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 4,347
Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5
Mentioned: 21 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 943 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 20 Times
in
20 Posts
Today I woke up at 638 am. Why so early? Dog barking, again. I called the police for the third time this week. I just submitted my note to the office that they requested me to do. I am a good tenant, super quiet, my neighbors all like me quite a bit. I pay my rent on time every month. No issues from me. I am suffering though, suffering from a lack of sleep. I managed to fall back asleep this morning for about an hour or so but that is it. I just got off the phone with the police again after inquiring about what it takes to get an actual noise violation citation for this woman. The officer said that it was at the responding officers discretion. So each time I called, if a different officer came out, no citation would probably be issued.
I am at a total loss as to what to do. I have added a third fan, quite a noisy one to be honest, to the bedroom. It didn't help because I still heard the barking this morning. My neighbor really doesn't care. The complex doesn't seem to care as they are making all kinds of excuses for her. I am hoping that the police will resolve this issue but I am unsure of when it will happen. I want her to come home to a $300 citation on her door. Maybe that will get something in motion while she figures out that she has an issue on her hands.
In the mean time, I am tired, not just tired but mentally tired. I go to bed now with anxiety and I end up laying there for at least 30 minutes while I try to relax and get what little sleep I can. It is taking a toll on my mental health and well being at both of my jobs. I am relying heavily on caffeine now to keep me going. I could have fallen asleep at my second job last night. I work in a hospital handling all types of medications, from Aspirin to chemotherapy. I need to be alert and well rested so that the patients in the hospital don't die.
I am at a total loss as to what to do. I have added a third fan, quite a noisy one to be honest, to the bedroom. It didn't help because I still heard the barking this morning. My neighbor really doesn't care. The complex doesn't seem to care as they are making all kinds of excuses for her. I am hoping that the police will resolve this issue but I am unsure of when it will happen. I want her to come home to a $300 citation on her door. Maybe that will get something in motion while she figures out that she has an issue on her hands.
In the mean time, I am tired, not just tired but mentally tired. I go to bed now with anxiety and I end up laying there for at least 30 minutes while I try to relax and get what little sleep I can. It is taking a toll on my mental health and well being at both of my jobs. I am relying heavily on caffeine now to keep me going. I could have fallen asleep at my second job last night. I work in a hospital handling all types of medications, from Aspirin to chemotherapy. I need to be alert and well rested so that the patients in the hospital don't die.
Fixie Infamous
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SF
Posts: 10,474
Bikes: 2007 CAAD Optimo Track, 2012 Cannondale CAAD10, 1996 GT Force restomod, 2015 Cannondale CAADX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 54 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
Just burn the complex down at this point.
Veteran Racer
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Posts: 11,757
Bikes: 32 frames + 80 wheels
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1331 Post(s)
Liked 764 Times
in
431 Posts
Sometimes in life you need to just cut your losses and move on. I had some bad neighbors in an apartment complex that were harassing and even threatening me. When the the complex management did nothing, I just broke my lease, lost my security deposit, and moved to another complex. Eventually when it became apparent that my job would be long term, I assumed a mortgage on a small house, so that I could be done with apartment living and put a bit more distance between myself and the rest of humanity.
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 4,347
Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5
Mentioned: 21 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 943 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 20 Times
in
20 Posts
I have considered that but right now in my life, apartment living is kind of where I am stuck. The complex is nice, in a great part of town with easy access to just about everything I need. From a mall to grocery stores to Target, restaurants, etc it is all within a 2 mile radius. There is a nice bike path that takes me closer to the next town and to work. The apartment is a nice 2 bedroom with a walk in closet, decent kitchen and before this dog, it was a nice quiet place to live. I really do like it here and don't feel that I should have to move because someone doesn't have control over their pet.
:)
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,420
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 127 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 273
Bikes: Wabi Classic, Schwinn Madison
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 19 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
So expensive, the LBS close to my house charges $35 per wheel build and $20 per true. I might inquire around Christmas if they'll let me do the same thing you did.
Veteran Racer
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Posts: 11,757
Bikes: 32 frames + 80 wheels
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1331 Post(s)
Liked 764 Times
in
431 Posts
Señor Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 621
Bikes: All of them
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 31 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Ha, you don't even want to know what they charge for wheel builds at the fancy bike shops here in SF then.
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Northwest Georgia
Posts: 14,779
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Mentioned: 235 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6844 Post(s)
Liked 736 Times
in
469 Posts
I'd see an attorney. For a couple of dollars she gets a certified letter from a lawyer pointing out the relevant laws and the risk she faces if she continues to do nothing.
Not that you are actually going to take her to court but it seems like she really isn't motivated and it might be time to take it up a notch.
Not that you are actually going to take her to court but it seems like she really isn't motivated and it might be time to take it up a notch.
Pirate/Smuggler
Senior Member
I have considered that but right now in my life, apartment living is kind of where I am stuck. The complex is nice, in a great part of town with easy access to just about everything I need. From a mall to grocery stores to Target, restaurants, etc it is all within a 2 mile radius. There is a nice bike path that takes me closer to the next town and to work. The apartment is a nice 2 bedroom with a walk in closet, decent kitchen and before this dog, it was a nice quiet place to live. I really do like it here and don't feel that I should have to move because someone doesn't have control over their pet.
Today I found a good deal on set of used Miche Pistards I'll probably pick up tomorrow.
Now the questions is to gumwall or not to gumwall?!
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 4,347
Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5
Mentioned: 21 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 943 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 20 Times
in
20 Posts
The complex did offer me another apartment in the building. There is a huge rent difference and I would be responsible for it. That puts it out of my range for sure. I am going to meet with the on site manager tomorrow to see where we are with the situation. I have added the township police department on speed dial to my phone.
Today I rode my geared bike for the first time in a few weeks. Felt really good.
Today I rode my geared bike for the first time in a few weeks. Felt really good.