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11-06-06, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Vancemac
Thanks Herb. This would be only for tagging along (at the back) of a group MTB ride on fireroads. So something like the one above might be okay for starters, it sounds like?
For the price maybe get 2...I had one on each side of the stem...it worked pretty well...I actually never tried the 2 by myself...will have to do that...
I was sort of surprised at how expensive good lights are....but they are 15-20 watt, have battery packs...
11-06-06, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Vancemac
Is "catlike" spanish for cheese grater? 
11-06-06, 08:55 PM
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mother F'in headwinds!
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whoa those are the strangest functional looking helmets i have ever seen...
11-06-06, 08:56 PM
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Phonak used them at the beginning of the season, then changed 'cause they looked so stupid...er...I mean they got a Giro contract.
11-06-06, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffanie
Looks like a bunch of barnacles. Or a sea sponge!! 
Maybe they make seats too.
11-06-06, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Maybe they make seats too.
11-06-06, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffanie
I'd be terrified to sit on something that looks like that.
Well look at the other seats you have been sitting on to avoid buying a Toupe.
11-06-06, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Well look at the other seats you have been sitting on to avoid buying a Toupe.
11-06-06, 09:58 PM
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It is fantastic.
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Originally Posted by Tiffanie
Wanna buy me one?
For her though. Not me. I'm good.
11-06-06, 10:01 PM
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It is fantastic.
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Just popped this in. It's perfect.
Since it holds up my Toupe, does that make it a barrette or something?
Since it holds up my Toupe, does that make it a barrette or something?
11-06-06, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffanie
Wanna buy me one?
As soon as I cash that winning lotto ticket on thursday morning you got it. Ya want white or black?
11-07-06, 01:57 PM
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so long, topolino. it was fun while it lasted, but i've found someone new...
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11-07-06, 02:04 PM
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It is fantastic.
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Originally Posted by dog hair
so long, topolino. it was fun while it lasted, but i've found someone new...
11-07-06, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
Stole this image from fixed gear forum.
Catlike helmets:
Catlike helmets:
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11-07-06, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by voltman
Full carbon tubies?
this would be the race wheel.
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11-07-06, 02:23 PM
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It is fantastic.
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Originally Posted by dog hair
yeuh. they're making a clincher as well, but the spinergy guy said he didn't know how well that would go over because of the weight.
this would be the race wheel.
this would be the race wheel.
11-07-06, 02:24 PM
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Well, I stopped by the LBS for tubes, patches and CO2 and was so proud of myself for walking out without spending over $100 (also got a new saddle bag) that I came back to work and pulled the trigger on pedals, shoes and tires from pricepoint. Hopefully the shoes and pedals aren't junk. The tires have to be better than the Specialized Tri-sports I've got now.
And here's the bag.
https://www.ravx.com/pages/Saddlebags/MaxiX.html
And here's the bag.
https://www.ravx.com/pages/Saddlebags/MaxiX.html
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11-07-06, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by voltman
And the picture taking wheel?
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11-07-06, 05:00 PM
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So...I just went to Performance looking for pedals for both of my MTB's (jsigone's Crank Bros. suggestion...great deal for Eggbeaters - 2 sets for $49.99 each), and one of the wrenches there saw me looking at wheels 'cause I want a better set for my Cannondale SS conversion...lo and behold, he's got a single speed wheelset off his personal bike that's brand new and offers it to me for $100. Since I know where this guy works and can crack his skull open if'n it doesn't work out, I bought the set. Now I can't remember the name of it, but I'm pretty sure it came off his Redline Monocog. My main concern is that they won't fit the frame. They're also not quick release, which will be a minor pain when I want to switch to street slicks. I'll update the wheelset later.
Also got a Surly Singleator chain tensioner, a lockring removal tool, a Zefal 'Ping' bell, a 24 pack of Clif Shots, a Lizard Skin chainstay wrap, a Camelback cleaning kit, and Performance Vega glasses (love 'em and they're cheap to the point of disposable).
Also got a Surly Singleator chain tensioner, a lockring removal tool, a Zefal 'Ping' bell, a 24 pack of Clif Shots, a Lizard Skin chainstay wrap, a Camelback cleaning kit, and Performance Vega glasses (love 'em and they're cheap to the point of disposable).