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04-24-12, 12:22 PM
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new wheel. shiny.
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Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
04-25-12, 01:01 PM
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Splurged a bit and got some Sugoi padded shorts. Man, what a revelation! I normally get cheap-o Nashbar/Performance shorts but the Sugoi are so much more comfortable. No more cheap shorts for me.
04-25-12, 05:23 PM
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Sold one Giant iguana mountain bike on craigslist and the same day went to buy its replacement Marin Novato 29'er
04-26-12, 04:30 AM
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I bought a Biologic Flashmount Mount (flashlight holder) and a cheap little Sigma BC 1009 bike computer for my folder.
04-26-12, 06:17 AM
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Last week, a Cygolite Hotshot - I very much like it, for $27 it's now on my "recommended" list for people not willing to or who don't need to buy a full lighting system.
I've been playing with 808 #16 keychain cameras and like them OK but I decided to order up a Contour Roam, it should be here Monday or Tuesday. The 808 was OK but the lack of waterproofness was a killer especially in April here in Michigan.
I've been playing with 808 #16 keychain cameras and like them OK but I decided to order up a Contour Roam, it should be here Monday or Tuesday. The 808 was OK but the lack of waterproofness was a killer especially in April here in Michigan.
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04-26-12, 07:02 AM
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Last week, a Cygolite Hotshot - I very much like it, for $27 it's now on my "recommended" list for people not willing to or who don't need to buy a full lighting system.
I've been playing with 808 #16 keychain cameras and like them OK but I decided to order up a Contour Roam, it should be here Monday or Tuesday. The 808 was OK but the lack of waterproofness was a killer especially in April here in Michigan.
I've been playing with 808 #16 keychain cameras and like them OK but I decided to order up a Contour Roam, it should be here Monday or Tuesday. The 808 was OK but the lack of waterproofness was a killer especially in April here in Michigan.
04-26-12, 07:57 AM
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I bought a new Park PCS-10 from an Ebay dealer for $139 and put it together yesterday. Impressively constructed, highly versatile, just the ticket for home maintenance.
Our daughter bought a Klean Kanteen for Mom for Mother's Day coming.
Our daughter bought a Klean Kanteen for Mom for Mother's Day coming.
04-26-12, 08:56 AM
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Bought new cranks with my spring tuneup this year. I'd managed to bend a crank arm when I slid out on the ice in the fall.
04-26-12, 09:48 AM
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New Shimano M087 MTB shoes, cleats, tubes, grips and a CO2 shooter+extra cartridge, last weekend. Used up my Performance points and got away for ~$85.
04-26-12, 10:05 AM
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The only thing that concerns me about the Roam is that the battery is not field-replaceable and I will be running it 2 hours a day 5 days a week all year. It's likely to last a couple of years, I just hope that when the time comes for a new battery that A) they'll still be available, and B) they won't charge me $100 to do the replacement. Normally I'd do the replacement myself but they make a lot of noise about maintaining the integrity of the waterproofing.
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05-02-12, 08:18 AM
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Loaded up all in one shot...tires, cables, brake pads, handlebar tape, racks, bags, mirrors, and pumps.
05-02-12, 03:12 PM
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Decided to try a cutout saddle after my balls hurting after longer rides
Nashbar TFX saddle, since it was cheap and got good reviews
and some cheap blackburn lights
Nashbar TFX saddle, since it was cheap and got good reviews
and some cheap blackburn lights
05-02-12, 03:48 PM
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Light, bag, tools, and a tire last week and neopren shoe cover yesterday! I saved 175$ approx. on gas in the last month and just spend it in the last week on my bike!
05-02-12, 10:28 PM
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05-02-12, 10:34 PM
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Got these tonight. The shoes by themselves made a world of difference. I haven't tried clipping in yet. I just installed the pedals.
05-07-12, 10:14 AM
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Surly's Front Nice Rack. I got it for my bikes birthday this year, the rear rack is from his birthday last year.
First Ride With My New Surly Front Nice Rack by amckimmey, on Flickr
First Ride With My New Surly Front Nice Rack by amckimmey, on Flickr
05-07-12, 10:21 AM
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Surly's Front Nice Rack. I got it for my bikes birthday this year, the rear rack is from his birthday last year.
First Ride With My New Surly Front Nice Rack by amckimmey, on Flickr
First Ride With My New Surly Front Nice Rack by amckimmey, on Flickr
As for me, I'm gearing up for what will be, BY FAR, my most ambitious cycling weekend to date. 20-mile trip on Saturday, and a 24-mile on Sunday. For me, that's a lot.
So, I needed a couple spare tubes, as well as another bottle cage and bottle.
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05-07-12, 10:12 PM
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Bought a pair of Ortleib waterproof classic back rollers (red) to (finally) replace the crummy pair of M. E . C brand waterproof panniers that never clipped properly onto the rear rack. The Ortliebs clip like a dream and I haven't experienced any heel strike (unlike the previous pair that nearly flew off the rack because I constantly kicked them and due to lousy clips).
05-14-12, 06:58 PM
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Good for you. Don't ya love a good adventure?
