~The EVERYTHING ELSE thread ~~~~~~
11-17-15 | 04:17 PM
#51
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Maryland
Bikes: Lots of English 3-speeds, a couple of old road bikes, 3 mountain bikes, 1 hybrid, and a couple of mash-ups
At the risk of going off no topic - is there any interest in old Polaroid B&W cameras?
11-17-15 | 05:22 PM
#52
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 11,474
Likes: 4,878
From: San Jose (Willow Glen) Ca
Bikes: Kirk Custom JK Special, 86 De Rosa Pro, '84 Team Miyata,(dura ace old school) 80?? SR Semi-Pro 600 Arabesque
My conundrum watching my son at football games: I want to see him play and I don't want to see him play at the same time.
Why? he only plays (or mostly only plays) when the team does not make a first down as he is the punter
and only 3 or 4 more High school games left, depending on how the playoffs go. Hope he gets picked up for college ball.
Why? he only plays (or mostly only plays) when the team does not make a first down as he is the punter
and only 3 or 4 more High school games left, depending on how the playoffs go. Hope he gets picked up for college ball.
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Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can.
Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can.
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11-17-15 | 05:50 PM
#53
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 15,315
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From: Tixkokob, Yucatán, México
Bikes: 79 Trek 930, 80 Trek 414, 84 Schwinn Letour Luxe (coupled), 92 Schwinn Paramount PDG 5
I'm honing my skills at wood working. Our new house is nearing completion and I am doing all of the wood work. Just finishing up the window shutters now, after which I will launch into doors. I've not yet built a full size door, but it's been on the list for a good while. And then the cabinets. Everything so far is solid tropical cedar, which is immune to both termites and rot. I will likely use some plywood in the cabinetry.
I like both stouts and porters, as well as pale ales, but can no longer drink lagers. And I drink my coffee stronger than anyone else I know.
I like both stouts and porters, as well as pale ales, but can no longer drink lagers. And I drink my coffee stronger than anyone else I know.
11-17-15 | 06:29 PM
#54
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 3,454
Likes: 909
From: Connecticut
Bikes: are fun!
Ah, I read a few of his novels and short stories years ago along with a bit of Camus. ******* stands out. I forgot most of it, but remember imagining the architecture and landscapes being Escher-ish. Think I need to revisit some of the books I have stashed away.
11-17-15 | 07:03 PM
#56
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 5,046
Likes: 4,891
From: Point Reyes Station, California
Bikes: Indeed!
11-17-15 | 07:07 PM
#57
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From: Point Reyes Station, California
Bikes: Indeed!
What's it matter? She'll have a fine time with either!
Don't let anyone tell her that girls aren't strong enough to drum: Ever see Terry Bozzio play? He drums like a dancer, all balance and fluid movement.
Brent
11-17-15 | 09:16 PM
#59
I AM AI
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 4,285
Likes: 1,160
From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare
RAMONES.
That is all. Gabba gabba hey!
That is all. Gabba gabba hey!
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
11-17-15 | 09:19 PM
#60
Cat 6
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,522
Likes: 236
From: Mountain Brook, AL
11-17-15 | 11:38 PM
#61
Banned.
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 12,292
Likes: 4,863
From: PAZ
I love my cat
DD
DD
11-18-15 | 07:12 AM
#65
multimodal commuter
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 19,810
Likes: 597
From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
My cat is actually a dog. I have even told him he's a dog, but he thinks by ignoring me he can convince me he's a cat. Sneaky.
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www.rhmsaddles.com.
www.rhmsaddles.com.
11-18-15 | 07:13 AM
#66
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I bought myself a high end power washer. I am a dealer for the company so I got it at a great price. I splurged and ordered it with the aluminum frame instead of the standard steel one. It saved a chunk of weight, but when I push it around the push seems harsh and hard on my hands. I wonder if it would have a better feel with the steel frame? Maybe they make a carbon handle bar I could install for a better feel.
11-18-15 | 08:03 AM
#68
Extraordinary Magnitude
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 14,080
Likes: 2,133
From: Waukesha WI
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
My favorite saddles have been the Avocet Touring II and the San Marco "Touring" saddle. The big drag about the San Marco is that it doesn't have bag loops. (who designs a touring saddle without bag loops?)
In terms of comfort- they seem about equal, and they seemed to be the fine examples of the plastic saddle with padding and a leather cover. They seem very well supportive- and just right for my sit bones. Judging from the ubiquity of the Avocet saddles, they appear to work well for a lot of different people.
Last summer I got a Brooks B17 (actually a birthday present). IMMEDIATELY I noticed a huge difference in "support" with the B17- and it made sense why so many people are so happy with their B17 saddles. I started getting kind of angry at myself for not checking out a B17 sooner. Although there was some aspect of "I don't need to spend the money for a Brooks and I don't want the hassle of a leather saddle and I don't want to wreck an expensive Brooks leather saddle," the majority of my decision making process was that the Avocet and the San Marco worked well for me.
After "discovering" the B17, I went nutty and bought a Brooks Cambium C17 based mostly on [MENTION=201510]AZORCH[/MENTION]'s blog and his posts here. That saddle is gloriously dominant. I'm still not sold on the look, and it doesn't play well with one pair of shorts I have (the cloth cover acts like Velcro). It's even more comfortable than the B17 and just knowing it's weatherproof made it really worth it for me. Of course, the Avocet Touring II and the San Marco can be found for around $25- and the Brooks saddles are not found near that price.
I'm glad there's a thread here that's devoted to dispelling the saddle ignorance that's spread by stupid people parroting garbage they read on the internetz.
In terms of comfort- they seem about equal, and they seemed to be the fine examples of the plastic saddle with padding and a leather cover. They seem very well supportive- and just right for my sit bones. Judging from the ubiquity of the Avocet saddles, they appear to work well for a lot of different people.
Last summer I got a Brooks B17 (actually a birthday present). IMMEDIATELY I noticed a huge difference in "support" with the B17- and it made sense why so many people are so happy with their B17 saddles. I started getting kind of angry at myself for not checking out a B17 sooner. Although there was some aspect of "I don't need to spend the money for a Brooks and I don't want the hassle of a leather saddle and I don't want to wreck an expensive Brooks leather saddle," the majority of my decision making process was that the Avocet and the San Marco worked well for me.
After "discovering" the B17, I went nutty and bought a Brooks Cambium C17 based mostly on [MENTION=201510]AZORCH[/MENTION]'s blog and his posts here. That saddle is gloriously dominant. I'm still not sold on the look, and it doesn't play well with one pair of shorts I have (the cloth cover acts like Velcro). It's even more comfortable than the B17 and just knowing it's weatherproof made it really worth it for me. Of course, the Avocet Touring II and the San Marco can be found for around $25- and the Brooks saddles are not found near that price.
I'm glad there's a thread here that's devoted to dispelling the saddle ignorance that's spread by stupid people parroting garbage they read on the internetz.
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Commence to jigglin huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
11-18-15 | 08:08 AM
#69
Get off my lawn!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 6,035
Likes: 118
From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
11-18-15 | 08:15 AM
#70
Seņor Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 18,462
Likes: 1,554
From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
I'm honing my skills at wood working. Our new house is nearing completion and I am doing all of the wood work. Just finishing up the window shutters now, after which I will launch into doors. I've not yet built a full size door, but it's been on the list for a good while. And then the cabinets. Everything so far is solid tropical cedar, which is immune to both termites and rot. I will likely use some plywood in the cabinetry.
I like both stouts and porters, as well as pale ales, but can no longer drink lagers. And I drink my coffee stronger than anyone else I know.
I like both stouts and porters, as well as pale ales, but can no longer drink lagers. And I drink my coffee stronger than anyone else I know.
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In search of what to search for.
In search of what to search for.
11-18-15 | 09:20 AM
#71
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 745
Likes: 9
From: San Diego
Bikes: Too many to list, all titanium or steel.
11-18-15 | 09:22 AM
#72
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 18,462
Likes: 1,554
From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
Vietnam was a French colonial holding, so perhaps there's something to it there.
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In search of what to search for.
In search of what to search for.
11-18-15 | 09:44 AM
#73
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,899
Likes: 933
From: In transit
Bikes: 07 Vanilla, 98 IRD road frame built up with 25th Ann DA, Surly cross check with 105 comp, 78 Raleigh Comp GS, 85 Centurionelli
My favorite saddles have been the Avocet Touring II and the San Marco "Touring" saddle. The big drag about the San Marco is that it doesn't have bag loops. (who designs a touring saddle without bag loops?)
In terms of comfort- they seem about equal, and they seemed to be the fine examples of the plastic saddle with padding and a leather cover. They seem very well supportive- and just right for my sit bones. Judging from the ubiquity of the Avocet saddles, they appear to work well for a lot of different people.
Last summer I got a Brooks B17 (actually a birthday present). IMMEDIATELY I noticed a huge difference in "support" with the B17- and it made sense why so many people are so happy with their B17 saddles. I started getting kind of angry at myself for not checking out a B17 sooner. Although there was some aspect of "I don't need to spend the money for a Brooks and I don't want the hassle of a leather saddle and I don't want to wreck an expensive Brooks leather saddle," the majority of my decision making process was that the Avocet and the San Marco worked well for me.
After "discovering" the B17, I went nutty and bought a Brooks Cambium C17 based mostly on [MENTION=201510]AZORCH[/MENTION]'s blog and his posts here. That saddle is gloriously dominant. I'm still not sold on the look, and it doesn't play well with one pair of shorts I have (the cloth cover acts like Velcro). It's even more comfortable than the B17 and just knowing it's weatherproof made it really worth it for me. Of course, the Avocet Touring II and the San Marco can be found for around $25- and the Brooks saddles are not found near that price.
I'm glad there's a thread here that's devoted to dispelling the saddle ignorance that's spread by stupid people parroting garbage they read on the internetz.
In terms of comfort- they seem about equal, and they seemed to be the fine examples of the plastic saddle with padding and a leather cover. They seem very well supportive- and just right for my sit bones. Judging from the ubiquity of the Avocet saddles, they appear to work well for a lot of different people.
Last summer I got a Brooks B17 (actually a birthday present). IMMEDIATELY I noticed a huge difference in "support" with the B17- and it made sense why so many people are so happy with their B17 saddles. I started getting kind of angry at myself for not checking out a B17 sooner. Although there was some aspect of "I don't need to spend the money for a Brooks and I don't want the hassle of a leather saddle and I don't want to wreck an expensive Brooks leather saddle," the majority of my decision making process was that the Avocet and the San Marco worked well for me.
After "discovering" the B17, I went nutty and bought a Brooks Cambium C17 based mostly on [MENTION=201510]AZORCH[/MENTION]'s blog and his posts here. That saddle is gloriously dominant. I'm still not sold on the look, and it doesn't play well with one pair of shorts I have (the cloth cover acts like Velcro). It's even more comfortable than the B17 and just knowing it's weatherproof made it really worth it for me. Of course, the Avocet Touring II and the San Marco can be found for around $25- and the Brooks saddles are not found near that price.
I'm glad there's a thread here that's devoted to dispelling the saddle ignorance that's spread by stupid people parroting garbage they read on the internetz.
11-18-15 | 09:54 AM
#75
Banned.
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 27,199
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I have zero experience with building stuff that requires any precision, but I just picked up a 12" compound miter saw and plan on trying to work towards competence this winter. Any suggestions for how-to sites would be very welcome. I also realize I will probably need some other tools (a router comes to mind). Tips on that welcome too.