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#1452
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From: CO
Wow, I cant even imagine something at that level.
That being said, this weekend, I passed a quad on an organized roadie ride.
Something a bit slightly related to that: In years past, I always thought all the roadies were super nice on the TOSRV (the organized ride I mentioned earlier), but this year, after spending a season mountain biking and handing out with MTB and some BMX crowd, all the roadies seemed like huge snobs. Just things like not saying hi or warning when passing, and in a few cases, downright reckless passing by impatient riders. Even in mtb RACES, everyone has been so positive and patient with passing. Every time I've ever been passed by people in higher classes (during an MTB race), they've always been so positive and yelled support. I dont know, I guess we're just the luckiest.
Also, after about 8 months off from road riding, I found it really boring and dull. I enjoy chasing birds in parking lots, or playing bike tag (but MTBs are better for that most of the time because you can jump curbs easier), but everything else seems so boring.
Sorry to rant.
That being said, this weekend, I passed a quad on an organized roadie ride.
Something a bit slightly related to that: In years past, I always thought all the roadies were super nice on the TOSRV (the organized ride I mentioned earlier), but this year, after spending a season mountain biking and handing out with MTB and some BMX crowd, all the roadies seemed like huge snobs. Just things like not saying hi or warning when passing, and in a few cases, downright reckless passing by impatient riders. Even in mtb RACES, everyone has been so positive and patient with passing. Every time I've ever been passed by people in higher classes (during an MTB race), they've always been so positive and yelled support. I dont know, I guess we're just the luckiest.
Also, after about 8 months off from road riding, I found it really boring and dull. I enjoy chasing birds in parking lots, or playing bike tag (but MTBs are better for that most of the time because you can jump curbs easier), but everything else seems so boring.
Sorry to rant.
#1453
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Montréal, QC, Canada
Bikes: 2005 Kona Blast; 2005 Turner Flux, 2006 Felt F3C
I've been lurking the SS/FG forum because I'm researching SS bikes. Those guys are super entertaining.
#1454
Thread Starter
Still kicking.


Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Crud, you guys now know where I've been hiding.
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#1455
Got everything for the new build except the wheels. This takes the waiting game to new heights.
#1457
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 11
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From: Clemson, SC
Bikes: Fuji Nevada, Kabuki La Veloz, Haro Blammo
#1458
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From: CO
Wow, that would look funny, but what ever works I guess.
#1462
Many have tried...none have succeeded...but MTB'ers are pretty resourceful and keep just about everything so they can use it on some sort of Frankenbuild later.
#1463
so if i wanted to trade a 27.2 carbon fiber aero seatpost for say a 300 mm non aero could i post that here?
#1464
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From: CO
I'm a handle bar, wheelset, set of V brakes, and a chain away from another bike
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#1465
when i come across enough stuff for another bike i just sell that one. Then make the nice bike even more nice
#1467
i thought about not posting it. there have been a few people posting threads saying they are coming from road cycling to MTB and figured maybe someone wants a new seatpost for the road bike. just a shot in the dark. I have other things just want to make sure thats ok to post stuff like that in here
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#1469
always seems to be easier to lose weight on your body than your bike. and it's cheaper 
edit: i guess that doesn't necessarily get the desired effect always. and no offense to anyone of course with that.

edit: i guess that doesn't necessarily get the desired effect always. and no offense to anyone of course with that.
Last edited by craigcraigcraig; 05-15-09 at 02:47 PM.
#1470
Moar cowbell


Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 12,480
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From: The 509
Bikes: Bike list is not a resume. Nobody cares.
Throw in a set of dirt drops and they'll be beating a path to your door.
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#1472
Hey Dan! Check this crap out:

That hurts my wang just looking at it...looks like all my body weight would be leaned over on the nose of the saddle.
That rear wheel looks like a 900c or something.

That hurts my wang just looking at it...looks like all my body weight would be leaned over on the nose of the saddle.
That rear wheel looks like a 900c or something.
Last edited by ed; 05-17-09 at 05:36 PM.
#1473
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From: CO
Well, a bunch of f***ers have essentially destroyed the jumps we were working on. That a was a waste of time, I doubt they will be rebuilt; the guy who was leading construction was fairly pissed last time this happened.
#1474
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From: CO
Hehe, we think we know who it might be (we ruled out the homeless guy). Bad thinks could happen.
#1475
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Still kicking.


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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
The rear is a 700c, the front is a 650c rim. TT/tri/Pursuit bikes used a setup like that back in the days.
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