Praying science finds a cure
09-26-06, 06:10 PM
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Praying science finds a cure
I just can't seem to help myself. I was just browsing eBay, innocently enough, and there it was. Not even available on store shelves yet. And, a buy-it-now at a price that I just couldn't pass up. An '07 Specialized Toupe Gel.
For those of you familiar with the Toupe, you know it's light, and not much more than a platform. The Gel is a bit more padded (it has a thin layer of gel added to the top). After about 100 miles (including a 43 mile ride), I can report at this time that it's one comfortable saddle!
Poor Linda, I don't think she knows what to do
Steve
For those of you familiar with the Toupe, you know it's light, and not much more than a platform. The Gel is a bit more padded (it has a thin layer of gel added to the top). After about 100 miles (including a 43 mile ride), I can report at this time that it's one comfortable saddle!
Poor Linda, I don't think she knows what to do
Steve
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There is a cure, but you'll need to bring your wallet to my address for the treatment.
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09-26-06, 08:35 PM
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*sigh*
The insanity
The insanity
09-26-06, 08:45 PM
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I'm intrigued. I just love science. Let me know how it does on a longer rides of say 60+ miles.....
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09-26-06, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dauphin
I just want new 105 covers for my shifters on account of they be scratched...much cheaper than a saddle..
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Enough with your saddle reports!!!!! 
Your last one on the Alias (2007) cost me a $100!!!!!! Knock it off!
Your last one on the Alias (2007) cost me a $100!!!!!! Knock it off!
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Carpe who?
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I always thought toupes were for the other end. Biking is a strange world.
09-27-06, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bcoppola
I always thought toupes were for the other end. Biking is a strange world.
09-27-06, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cheeseflavor
Poor Linda, I don't think she knows what to do
Steve
I'll bet she does, but patience and restraint is keeping her from doing it.
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09-27-06, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Grampy™
Enough with your saddle reports!!!!!
Your last one on the Alias (2007) cost me a $100!!!!!! Knock it off!
Your last one on the Alias (2007) cost me a $100!!!!!! Knock it off!
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Originally Posted by ticwanos
I'll bet she does, but patience and restraint is keeping her from doing it.
I have a few ideas 
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Originally Posted by CheeseLouise
+1I have given up on new saddles. What I need is a new butt.
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09-27-06, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stapfam
Just think what that saddle will be worth in 6 months time. Nicely run in and polished once a week to keep the "NEW" lustre on it. Only problem is that it will not look that good sitting on a shelf in the garage when the replacement is being tested .
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Originally Posted by Grampy™
Enough with your saddle reports!!!!!
Your last one on the Alias (2007) cost me a $100!!!!!! Knock it off!
Your last one on the Alias (2007) cost me a $100!!!!!! Knock it off!
09-28-06, 04:12 PM
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The cure is Advanced Hair Studios' implants.
I cannot believe anyone would name anything bicycling a toupe. That goes with Trek's Madone (I bet you think it's pronounced Mad-own, but in fact it's Mad One). The marketing departments must be having a huge laugh at some riders' expense.
I cannot believe anyone would name anything bicycling a toupe. That goes with Trek's Madone (I bet you think it's pronounced Mad-own, but in fact it's Mad One). The marketing departments must be having a huge laugh at some riders' expense.
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Originally Posted by Rowan
The cure is Advanced Hair Studios' implants.
I cannot believe anyone would name anything bicycling a toupe. That goes with Trek's Madone (I bet you think it's pronounced Mad-own, but in fact it's Mad One). The marketing departments must be having a huge laugh at some riders' expense.
I cannot believe anyone would name anything bicycling a toupe. That goes with Trek's Madone (I bet you think it's pronounced Mad-own, but in fact it's Mad One). The marketing departments must be having a huge laugh at some riders' expense.
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Originally Posted by bcoppola
I always thought toupes were for the other end. Biking is a strange world.
