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Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 19573106)
I dunno that you should be throwing down the gauntlet in this context. NTTAWWT.
This meme's meaning had been haunting me. |
Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 19573152)
Inconsiderate and aggressive bike commuters piss me off. There are enough problems out there without you adding more.
End of rant. |
Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 19573134)
Don't forget to remove your gloves.
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I didn't wear gloves when I was an active line tech because they were a pita. Hot, ripping all the time, plus I had to buy my own. Now, I have them near me at all times, and use them a lot. I still buy my own, but since that's the only tool I have to buy, I can live with it.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
(Post 19573154)
The only time I wear gloves is if I'm disassembling the drivetrain (pulling a cassette for cleaning, changing jockey wheels, replacing a chainring, etc). For normal stuff like changing cables or replacing a tube, no need.
That can get messy. |
Originally Posted by LAJ
(Post 19573220)
I agree.
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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 19573183)
They are "nitrile" not "nitrite". I only mention it because you can smell the residual acrylonitrile monomer in the rubber. It is very carcinogenic. :eek::eek::eek:
I have it on good authority the residual monomer levels are way below any toxicity/carcinogenicity threshold, but damn that odor gives me the creeps. Especially when the dental hygienist sticks her hand in my mouth and the smell is right there inside of me. I used to work in am acrylonitrile manufacturing plant so I am really wary of **** like that. Or is it "weary". After a few years on BF, I have trouble remembering. ;) Werd. |
Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 19573183)
They are "nitrile" not "nitrite". I only mention it because you can smell the residual acrylonitrile monomer in the rubber. It is very carcinogenic. :eek::eek::eek:
I have it on good authority the residual monomer levels are way below any toxicity/carcinogenicity threshold, but damn that odor gives me the creeps. Especially when the dental hygienist sticks her hand in my mouth and the smell is right there inside of me. I used to work in am acrylonitrile manufacturing plant so I am really wary of **** like that. Or is it "weary". After a few years on BF, I have trouble remembering. ;) |
Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19573238)
What a treat it is to have a PhD chemist on site!
Weird. |
Originally Posted by Dan333SP
(Post 19573179)
With the big political news from yesterday, I checked into P&R to see if the dumpster fire was alive and well. Can confirm- lots of new trash going up in flames.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
(Post 19573253)
Fixed
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19573267)
Back in Addiction I, there was a poster who spelled it without thu 'i'. Always.
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Why do my own post quotes appear in my profile? Werd.
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It's Mothers' Day here in Mexico. The person who introduced it from the US had a good heart, but didn't fully understand the concept. Cross-cultural mistakes.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
(Post 19573272)
Well, there's the annoying misspelling of "word", which is what I figured you were going for. I was just reminding everyone that rpen is weird :thumb:
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So, after learning that the Salsa Cutthroat is $4k-ish, I just ordered some 30mm knobbies to put on the Allez instead. Kenda Kwicks. Also put a mountain double 42/30 on front.
Has anyone else CX-ified a pure road bike? What else should I swap? Is the carbon fork ok? This is the trail I'll be on... ruts and rocks. |
Originally Posted by f4rrest
(Post 19573292)
So, after learning that the Salsa Cutthroat is $4k-ish, I just ordered some 30mm knobbies to put on the Allez instead. Kenda Kwicks. Also put a mountain double 42/30 on front.
Has anyone else CX-ified a pure road bike? What else should I swap? Is the carbon fork ok? This is the trail I'll be on... ruts and rocks. https://youtu.be/c9ngL9VjDzk Edit: Apparently they have clearance for 32mm tires, depending on the brake calipers. Not bad! |
Originally Posted by Dan333SP
(Post 19573297)
Can you fit 30mm tires on an Allez??
The kendas are 30mm. There's a good chance they'll fit. Brakes are Dura Ace. |
Originally Posted by Dan333SP
(Post 19573154)
The only time I wear gloves is if I'm disassembling the drivetrain (pulling a cassette for cleaning, changing jockey wheels, replacing a chainring, etc). For normal stuff like changing cables or replacing a tube, no need.
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Originally Posted by gnome
(Post 19572616)
He's become a disciple of Pcad.
. . . until now.
Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 19572955)
Fixed
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Originally Posted by f4rrest
(Post 19573305)
The frame is from 2008 and seems beefy, has some room, even with the current tires that measure 27.5.
The kendas are 30mm. There's a good chance they'll fit. Brakes are Dura Ace. |
Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 19573183)
I have it on good authority the residual monomer levels are way below any toxicity/carcinogenicity threshold . . . I used to work in chemicals so I am really wary of **** like that.
I'll never forget, this doctor I know once told me that if women were acutely aware of how many things can go wrong in child birth nobody would have a child. My response was "Um ... that would mean the end of mankind, wouldn't it?" :lol: |
Originally Posted by f4rrest
(Post 19573292)
I just ordered some 30mm knobbies to put on the Allez instead. Kenda Kwicks.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19573238)
What a treat it is to have a PhD chemist on site!
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19573284)
It's Mothers' Day here in Mexico. The person who introduced it from the US had a good heart, but didn't fully understand the concept. Cross-cultural mistakes.
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