DC Pirates' Pillages and Plunders
08-08-06, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rpc180
Up for miles here, roadie gearing though, cause its my last chance to burn off some calories for vacation...
Saturday 3 choices:
CC - 40 Hilly - 9:30 - Howard County, MD
CC - 44 Hilly - 9:00 - Loudoun County, VA
CC - 65 Flat - 9:00 - Oak Ridge Park, MD
Sunday I'll be pairing up with Cap Hill bikes again - 35 miles, B-pace, 9am, usually to Bethesda, but there is a hilly and faster route that will go into Arlington. Last time we ended at Haines Point at 11:15am, just in time to see some other Pirates going round for Laps and Cheese
Saturday 3 choices:
CC - 40 Hilly - 9:30 - Howard County, MD
CC - 44 Hilly - 9:00 - Loudoun County, VA
CC - 65 Flat - 9:00 - Oak Ridge Park, MD
Sunday I'll be pairing up with Cap Hill bikes again - 35 miles, B-pace, 9am, usually to Bethesda, but there is a hilly and faster route that will go into Arlington. Last time we ended at Haines Point at 11:15am, just in time to see some other Pirates going round for Laps and Cheese
If the mallets are at poop's I can grab 'em.
08-08-06, 04:30 PM
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Saturday one choice:
MG - 50 Stairs - 8:00 - Philadelphia, PA - Help girlfriend move.
MG - 50 Stairs - 8:00 - Philadelphia, PA - Help girlfriend move.
08-08-06, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by baldylocks
Anybody else wanna be a tough guy and do the flat ride Fixed?
let's see what julie's friend's cousin is up for before we decide.
08-08-06, 08:29 PM
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you ought to check all the comments on that site recommending the rotafix "method" the advocate is a graphic designer and is citing a track racer, ie. Track racers don't stop and they skip lockrings b/c they often switch cogs. In other words neither person has any idea what they are talking about. You can get your cog tight...until it comes loose. You can do that with what is called the finger method. Needlenose pliers won't do anything but scar the edges of your lockring. If they help you get the ring loose it was never done right.
I am being gruff but, I am really tired of having this discussion at the shop. Rotafix isn't a method. Your bike is not safe without a lockring. Threadloc's and loc-tite are not an adhesive. They just stop it from vibrating loose. If you are going to use the 1/2 assed method. Please use something decent like JB weld and keep your brakes.
Are you in DC?
I will show you how to do it properly. As can many of the people on this forum. But FGS, use a lockring.
I am being gruff but, I am really tired of having this discussion at the shop. Rotafix isn't a method. Your bike is not safe without a lockring. Threadloc's and loc-tite are not an adhesive. They just stop it from vibrating loose. If you are going to use the 1/2 assed method. Please use something decent like JB weld and keep your brakes.
Are you in DC?
I will show you how to do it properly. As can many of the people on this forum. But FGS, use a lockring.
08-08-06, 08:53 PM
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no one's talking about using rotafix to secure their cog. fixed gear on the cheap means a lockring and at least one brake as far as i'm concerned.
rotafix is a method of tightening a cog (without a chainwhip) BEFORE the lockring is tightened using proper tools. period. i would never send someone out with a suicide setup.
with that in mind, lets build some fixed gears.
rotafix is a method of tightening a cog (without a chainwhip) BEFORE the lockring is tightened using proper tools. period. i would never send someone out with a suicide setup.
with that in mind, lets build some fixed gears.
08-08-06, 09:57 PM
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Hi
Howdy. Just introducing myself i'm andrew and been cycling for the past 4 or so years. Mostly mountain biking, i race downhill and dirt jump, but i shattered my index finger earlier this summer so haven't been on those since. Picked up a redline 9.2.5 as a fixie to commute and have some fun riding some road. Figured i would introduce myself to the DC locals, don't know if ill make it out for any rides because of work but just saying hi.
BTW, if anyone is in fairfax and needs their bike wrenched on bring it by hudson trail outfitters where i'm a wrench at.
BTW, if anyone is in fairfax and needs their bike wrenched on bring it by hudson trail outfitters where i'm a wrench at.
08-08-06, 11:35 PM
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Me and Kat will be dropping by the Polo field tonight before taking towards the Potomac for a Full Moon Ride of bikes and wine, if anyone wants to join.
08-09-06, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mobius
Howdy. Just introducing myself i'm andrew and been cycling for the past 4 or so years. Mostly mountain biking, i race downhill and dirt jump, but i shattered my index finger earlier this summer so haven't been on those since. Picked up a redline 9.2.5 as a fixie to commute and have some fun riding some road. Figured i would introduce myself to the DC locals, don't know if ill make it out for any rides because of work but just saying hi.
BTW, if anyone is in fairfax and needs their bike wrenched on bring it by hudson trail outfitters where i'm a wrench at.
BTW, if anyone is in fairfax and needs their bike wrenched on bring it by hudson trail outfitters where i'm a wrench at.
we venture your way out the w&od from time to time, and i grew up a couple miles from your shop, so next time i'm in the neighborhood i'll say hi. cheers and welcome.
08-09-06, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by baldylocks
Anybody know whats up with the mallets? Does poop still have them?
08-09-06, 07:48 AM
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baldy, i have a surprise for you tonight. a delicious surprise.
08-09-06, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by baldylocks
Is it a cat? Cuz that one looks delicious^^
ps- that cats name is chuck norris. yeah, i have strange friends.
08-09-06, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ryand
ps- that cats name is chuck norris. yeah, i have strange friends.
08-09-06, 10:16 AM
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yeah, that cat was kicking my ass and i figured i would try to eat it to save my own life. my teeth... they are now all fake.
08-09-06, 11:02 AM
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Chuck Norris can set ants on fire with a magnifying glass. At night.
Chuck Norris doesn't play god. Playing is for children.
There are no races, only countries of people Chuck Norris has beaten to different shades of black and blue.
Chuck Norris does not own a stove, oven, or microwave , because revenge is a dish best served cold.
Chuck Norris can divide by zero.
Chuck Norris coasts on a fixie.
... don't you love the Chuck Norris fact lists?
Chuck Norris doesn't play god. Playing is for children.
There are no races, only countries of people Chuck Norris has beaten to different shades of black and blue.
Chuck Norris does not own a stove, oven, or microwave , because revenge is a dish best served cold.
Chuck Norris can divide by zero.
Chuck Norris coasts on a fixie.
... don't you love the Chuck Norris fact lists?
08-09-06, 12:38 PM
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Ahoy Matties. Rum Punch and Ale specials for Pirates at The Red Lion tonight. I hear flogging one another with mallets can be thirsty work.21st and I nw. shane
p.s. we have Root Beer and Ginger Beer also.
p.s. we have Root Beer and Ginger Beer also.
08-09-06, 12:46 PM
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oh my shane you speak my language. pillage to the red lion post polo should be a good time for all.
08-09-06, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtyphotons
hey andrew. you guys actually just did a warranty replacement for the bottom bracket on my lemond. i appreciate you taking care of it, i know those things can be a pain. sorry to hear about your finger, but glad you're enjoying the fix.
we venture your way out the w&od from time to time, and i grew up a couple miles from your shop, so next time i'm in the neighborhood i'll say hi. cheers and welcome.
we venture your way out the w&od from time to time, and i grew up a couple miles from your shop, so next time i'm in the neighborhood i'll say hi. cheers and welcome.
08-09-06, 02:55 PM
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i spoke with peter.
the mallets are at his house.
i'm going to swing by there and pick them up on my way to sherwood
see you all there around 7ish?
POLO POLO POLO POLO
the mallets are at his house.
i'm going to swing by there and pick them up on my way to sherwood
see you all there around 7ish?
POLO POLO POLO POLO
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08-09-06, 03:50 PM
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peter, joel, or really anyone
Can you swing by my place at 17th and t some time and check out my chainline? I'm getting some dubious drivetrain noise since switching my crankset and I would like to know if it's acceptable. This would be a great help and I buy the beer
Can you swing by my place at 17th and t some time and check out my chainline? I'm getting some dubious drivetrain noise since switching my crankset and I would like to know if it's acceptable. This would be a great help and I buy the beer
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