What bike gadget is on your wish list for Christmas?
11-16-08, 10:41 PM
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Another light on the wish list woudl be great.
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11-17-08, 04:09 PM
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I had the guys at work put on some Red LED Light Strands for better rear visibility (no, not so drivers can watch my butt glow at night). They're suppose to get some new white LED Strands in [hopefully by Christmas], so I'm hoping they'll arrive soon, and I'll try getting the elves at work to install them for me on the front.
I work at the place that makes the lights, but I'm completely useless for anything non-computer... maybe if I bring them milk and cookies I'll stand a better chance of getting the new lights.
I work at the place that makes the lights, but I'm completely useless for anything non-computer... maybe if I bring them milk and cookies I'll stand a better chance of getting the new lights.
11-19-08, 10:20 AM
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Santa:
Here's a stocking I saw advertised that should make most of us that like being visible smile! Think the elves can make enough for all of us?
Here's a stocking I saw advertised that should make most of us that like being visible smile! Think the elves can make enough for all of us?
11-20-08, 08:15 PM
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Santa:
Here's a stocking I saw advertised that should make most of us that like being visible smile! Think the elves can make enough for all of us?
Here's a stocking I saw advertised that should make most of us that like being visible smile! Think the elves can make enough for all of us?
11-20-08, 10:09 PM
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A new helmet would do me nicely... and a road bike with disc brakes would be nice too... but for now i think the helmet would probably be the only thing that would be shipped to ya on time... then again i have been proven wrong on numerous times... so prove me wrong...
12-01-08, 06:32 AM
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Ok everyone- I do like the safety stuff, but ill tell you:
Its kind of weird to celebrate Christmas by giving someone something to celebrate
Christmas with. Ornaments, decorations, etc... Its the gift that keeps getting packed
into a box a week after getting it.
Its kind of weird to celebrate Christmas by giving someone something to celebrate
Christmas with. Ornaments, decorations, etc... Its the gift that keeps getting packed
into a box a week after getting it.
12-20-08, 11:05 AM
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I had the guys at work put on some Red LED Light Strands for better rear visibility (no, not so drivers can watch my butt glow at night). They're suppose to get some new white LED Strands in [hopefully by Christmas], so I'm hoping they'll arrive soon, and I'll try getting the elves at work to install them for me on the front.
I work at the place that makes the lights, but I'm completely useless for anything non-computer... maybe if I bring them milk and cookies I'll stand a better chance of getting the new lights.
I work at the place that makes the lights, but I'm completely useless for anything non-computer... maybe if I bring them milk and cookies I'll stand a better chance of getting the new lights.
WOOHOO!!! XMAS COOKIES WORKED!!!!
The guys at work hooked me up with the white lites for the front of the bike (actually, I took their only set before their stock arrives)... I almost pooped myself when I first saw the bike roll out from the garage when they were done -- it took me a minute to realize the UFO lights in the parking lot were my bike.
It definitely made for a safer ride home -- haven't had a single car cut me off at any intersections or laneways.
I Love Them!!!
Now, if only the city would plow the streets after the big snowstorm we just got hit with...
12-20-08, 03:14 PM
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I want monkeylectric lights!
But I think I will end up spending money on the kids and save the money for a rainy day. LOL
But I think I will end up spending money on the kids and save the money for a rainy day. LOL
12-20-08, 03:19 PM
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Seems each year , I need a new cyclocomputer.. Seems they just don't last... Winter socks are always in order.
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12-20-08, 06:08 PM
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I sort of jumped the gun on Christmas and bought a Dinotte 140 tail-light when they went on sale back in November. For Christmas, I've ordered a new Bob Jackson World Tour frame to use for my commuter bike. It probably won't arrive until some time in January, which OK since that's when my birthday is.
12-21-08, 11:17 AM
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I'm hoping that the elves can make a basic 3 line cyclo-computer in which each line can be changed independently. Let me make up my own screens.
I want to see:
Current Speed
Average Speed
Distance
The elves seem to think that if Average speed is on the screen I should also look at top speed.
And BTW, if they could put a mini-usb plug on it so I can download data to my computer, that would be cool as well.
I want to see:
Current Speed
Average Speed
Distance
The elves seem to think that if Average speed is on the screen I should also look at top speed.
And BTW, if they could put a mini-usb plug on it so I can download data to my computer, that would be cool as well.
12-21-08, 02:46 PM
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A pair of Schwalbe marathon plus tires. 700x43 would be nice.
12-21-08, 05:52 PM
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A Bianchi Volpe, Trek Portland or Cannondale T2 would be lovely. If it has to be a 'gadget', then a Dinotte 140L would be very nice.
12-21-08, 05:55 PM
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New Xmas Wish List:
A shovel, a snowplow, and a road
(3 feet of snow last week, and another couple forcast for this week -- I know there use to be a road out here someplace)
A shovel, a snowplow, and a road
(3 feet of snow last week, and another couple forcast for this week -- I know there use to be a road out here someplace)
12-22-08, 05:07 AM
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Does this qualify as a gadget?
I would like one please Santa.
I would like one please Santa.
12-22-08, 05:53 AM
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It would see a lot harder for a bike thief to fence...where do my groceries go???
I want a Rollfast tank and all the terrorists to sit down and have a few good burgers cuz when you are fat and diabetic it gets harder to aim RPGs or something. That and your bomb belt suddenly doesn't fit anymore...
I want a Rollfast tank and all the terrorists to sit down and have a few good burgers cuz when you are fat and diabetic it gets harder to aim RPGs or something. That and your bomb belt suddenly doesn't fit anymore...
12-22-08, 09:34 AM
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This:
Currently built and sitting in my garage with a new Reba fork, new wheels, new shifters (because I was stupid enough to break the old perfectly good ones
) and some old bits off of my Stumpjumper. Can't ride it before Christmas 'cause thems the rules
Currently built and sitting in my garage with a new Reba fork, new wheels, new shifters (because I was stupid enough to break the old perfectly good ones
) and some old bits off of my Stumpjumper. Can't ride it before Christmas 'cause thems the rules
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12-23-08, 01:02 AM
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Groceries go in the boot/rear hatch 
12-23-08, 02:03 AM
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Kayleigh IS my Christmas present and the only reason I can ride is because 3 inches of snow fell in my front yard last weekend and the way folks are driving gives me a fright!
