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11-01-15 | 08:28 AM
#27
Senior Member
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From: NW Indiana
Bikes: 2016 Giant Propel Advanced SL 1
11-01-15 | 08:37 AM
#28
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,351
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
11-01-15 | 08:40 AM
#29
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From: NW Indiana
Bikes: 2016 Giant Propel Advanced SL 1
11-01-15 | 08:55 AM
#30
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Administrator
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Your bike needs to be murdered out black to get to 35. Black is the new red.
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11-01-15 | 09:12 AM
#31
Super Modest
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
Most really good rode riders start on a unicycle. Then, breaks aren't neccesarry. That way, you lerne to get you're cadence up to 65 rpms or so like real rode riders. After that, you congratulate to too wheels and after mastering that, you add breaks. You should be reddy in a year or so and can then *** back with some more questions.
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11-01-15 | 09:13 AM
#32
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 25,429
Likes: 6,694
From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
Most really good rode riders start on a unicycle. Then, breaks aren't neccesarry. That way, you lerne to get you're cadence up to 65 rpms or so like real rode riders. After that, you congratulate to too wheels and after mastering that, you add breaks. You should be reddy in a year or so and can then *** back with some more questions.
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“Train hard until your legs are tanned, then keep going until the shape arrives.” -Jolanda Neff
11-01-15 | 09:18 AM
#33
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What is the true meaning of life?
11-01-15 | 09:53 AM
#34
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Yup. So is French word for shower. And the word following "ritz" or "premium saltine."
I kinda wish they would get rid of the censor, or limit to only truly inflammatory words like the N word and the C word.
I kinda wish they would get rid of the censor, or limit to only truly inflammatory words like the N word and the C word.
11-01-15 | 09:54 AM
#35
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,351
Likes: 11,852
From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
11-01-15 | 09:55 AM
#36
Custom User Title
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 11,239
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From: SE MN
Bikes: Fuji Roubaix Pro & Quintana Roo Kilo
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11-01-15 | 10:13 AM
#38
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 22,994
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From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: old ones
.. [MENTION=6062]Rowan[/MENTION] is going to turbocharge his bicycle. See below. #waycool
...second page, but still ****.
...you really should have one of beach.
...and topless.
It's an old but good story.
I went to an auto parts and tool shop yesterday to buy a new oil pressure switch for the van. The original switch has a broken terminal, and there appears to be an oil leak around it. I specified to the sales guy that I needed one for a 4M40 turbo motor, a Mitsubishi spec.
Then he asked if I might be interested in buying a genuine Mitsy turbo. Well, not really... the turbo isn't really the issue with the van; it just needs a new head which is coming in the next two weeks. Then he mentioned it's been in stock for around four years, was ordered in for someone who didn't collect it, and despite the retail price of being over $2,500, I could have it for $350.
Hmmmm... if I am going to replace the head, injectors, and glow plugs, to go with the new radiator, hoses, and timing chain and tensioner, I might as well get the turbo as well. And if it all goes pear shaped, I can still sell the turbo on eBay, I suspect, for somewhat more than I paid for it.
So just before we went for a bike ride yesterday, I went back to the shop and bought it. There is something nice about new car parts... the way they feel and look.
I went to an auto parts and tool shop yesterday to buy a new oil pressure switch for the van. The original switch has a broken terminal, and there appears to be an oil leak around it. I specified to the sales guy that I needed one for a 4M40 turbo motor, a Mitsubishi spec.
Then he asked if I might be interested in buying a genuine Mitsy turbo. Well, not really... the turbo isn't really the issue with the van; it just needs a new head which is coming in the next two weeks. Then he mentioned it's been in stock for around four years, was ordered in for someone who didn't collect it, and despite the retail price of being over $2,500, I could have it for $350.
Hmmmm... if I am going to replace the head, injectors, and glow plugs, to go with the new radiator, hoses, and timing chain and tensioner, I might as well get the turbo as well. And if it all goes pear shaped, I can still sell the turbo on eBay, I suspect, for somewhat more than I paid for it.
So just before we went for a bike ride yesterday, I went back to the shop and bought it. There is something nice about new car parts... the way they feel and look.
...and topless.
11-01-15 | 10:17 AM
#39
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Ffld Cnty Connecticut
Bikes: Old Steelies I made, Old Cannondales
Aero carbon frame, then you can dial up to 400 watts faster.
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11-01-15 | 11:10 AM
#41
Stand and Deliver
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,340
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From: Tampa Bay
Bikes: Cannondale R1000, Giant TCR Advanced, Giant TCR Advanced SL
Just hand over your CC to the fanciest bike shop in town and they'll take care of you. Oh, and shave those chubaka legs and you'll instantly gain 2 mph.
11-01-15 | 11:32 AM
#42
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From: NW Indiana
Bikes: 2016 Giant Propel Advanced SL 1
These are sum grate recomendations. I'm riting all the them down. While i was away i was looking on line at bikes. I've narrowed it down to one of these to.
Save Up To 60% Off Magic Riding Steel Road Bikes | Commuting | Commuter Bikes | Motobecane Gran Premio SL
Specialized Bicycle Components
Which one should i get and wut size?
I'm thinking the black one will be more faster.
Save Up To 60% Off Magic Riding Steel Road Bikes | Commuting | Commuter Bikes | Motobecane Gran Premio SL
Specialized Bicycle Components
Which one should i get and wut size?
I'm thinking the black one will be more faster.
11-01-15 | 11:54 AM
#44
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 18,138
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Bikes: 2 many
How far can this thread go, while misspelling as many words as possible?
Eye sea wut ewe guys did they're.
Eye sea wut ewe guys did they're.
11-01-15 | 12:15 PM
#45
serious cyclist
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 21,147
Likes: 3,687
From: Austin
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Running is awesome.
This morning was the second event in the Austin Distance Challenge: Run For The Water, where each entry provides water access to someone in Burundi (which, unfortunately, I think saw just got into a civil war). The weather was perfect, with a light sprinkle that lasted for the first mile or two (of ten). My goal had been 1:05, improving on last year's 1:11:46. All the running this year paid off, but I got into the same situation I did at the 3M Half Marathon this February; my pace was 6:29 (so right on target) but Garmin gave the distance at a hair over (10.03) so my total time was 1:05:01. Having hit my average pace target, this is one of very few situations I'll actually accept as a moral victory.
Further, the race pace predictor from this says I should be able to do a marathon in 3:02:XX, which would qualify for Boston. I say that knowing full well that there's a huge difference between "calculated marathon pace" and "actually running 26.2 miles that fast". Still, it's better than having the calculation come out the other way.
https://www.strava.com/activities/424453950
Next up: Decker Challenge half-marathon.
This morning was the second event in the Austin Distance Challenge: Run For The Water, where each entry provides water access to someone in Burundi (which, unfortunately, I think saw just got into a civil war). The weather was perfect, with a light sprinkle that lasted for the first mile or two (of ten). My goal had been 1:05, improving on last year's 1:11:46. All the running this year paid off, but I got into the same situation I did at the 3M Half Marathon this February; my pace was 6:29 (so right on target) but Garmin gave the distance at a hair over (10.03) so my total time was 1:05:01. Having hit my average pace target, this is one of very few situations I'll actually accept as a moral victory.
Further, the race pace predictor from this says I should be able to do a marathon in 3:02:XX, which would qualify for Boston. I say that knowing full well that there's a huge difference between "calculated marathon pace" and "actually running 26.2 miles that fast". Still, it's better than having the calculation come out the other way.
https://www.strava.com/activities/424453950
Next up: Decker Challenge half-marathon.
11-01-15 | 12:15 PM
#46
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,910
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From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
Maybe tonight, last game in New York, so they gotta get this one!
11-01-15 | 12:17 PM
#47
Stand and Deliver
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,340
Likes: 1
From: Tampa Bay
Bikes: Cannondale R1000, Giant TCR Advanced, Giant TCR Advanced SL
If the mods put censor on the censor list, then we wouldn't even be able to talk about it.
TB Bucs are playing. Prolly be watching Winston lose another one. So much for the first round pick.
TB Bucs are playing. Prolly be watching Winston lose another one. So much for the first round pick.
11-01-15 | 12:19 PM
#48
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,910
Likes: 11,099
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
11-01-15 | 12:23 PM
#49
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,910
Likes: 11,099
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
11-01-15 | 12:27 PM
#50
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
preview from my upcoming blog post about yesterdays ride
switchbacks of peekskill
switchbacks of peekskill