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Originally Posted by jtaylor996
(Post 19580803)
Another attempt to lighten the mood around here:
http://i.imgur.com/URqHzNg.jpg Wife's new Sigma Art 85mm lens. Yeah, it's pretty sharp. Cute shot though. |
Originally Posted by Heathpack
(Post 19580831)
Third of 8 in my TT today. PRed it by a minute. Power PR on the course.
Raced really well, haven't looked at the data yet (still driving home) but I'll be happy with it. First time I've managed to stay in aero the entire time on this course (there's some scary bits where you really are tempted to cover your brakes). First place to my Nemesis, very well done for her as usual. Second place went to a woman 18 years my junior. I nicked the woman in 4th place by 5 seconds. :) :) :) This was the final race in the SoCal TT Series. Nemesis won for the 5th straight year. I came in second again just like last year. I think it was Nemesis 40 points, me 33 points, next woman back was something like 4 points. Feeling good going into the State TT next week. My coach is brilliant. :D http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/x...407464D9F9.jpg |
So I took my CX-ified Allez on its maiden gravel voyage.
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...62935808_n.jpg Things got steep, no problem. http://bit.ly/2pJAwb0 And then it turned into a really steep wall of sharp boulders, and since I was wearing SPD-SL road shoes, I turned around. Going down was a workout for the brakes. Disc woulda been nice. Tomorrow I'll use MTB shoes. |
Originally Posted by Heathpack
(Post 19580831)
Third of 8 in my TT today. PRed it by a minute. Power PR on the course.
http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/x...407464D9F9.jpg |
Originally Posted by jtaylor996
(Post 19580757)
http://i.imgur.com/EpEd3R2r.jpg
Took it to the shop for some minor work, and since I cleaned it, we noticed a crack in the seat stay :( I tried to lighten the mood around here, and what do I get for it? Now my bike has cancer. Still riding today. |
Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 19580762)
Yes Saturn was a fixed, no haggle price. Obviously you can see how that worked out for them.
My wife grew up in a country/culture where bargaining was standard. She talked them down to what I thought was a very good offer, but they did not drop it low enough for her, so we walked away. Sigh. |
Kudos, HP!
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UAL no longer allows a carry on bag for the basic economy seat, and the requirements for the personal item are quite strict. I will nonetheless attempt to get my helmet and 2 Brooks saddles in there(to sell nob), along with my underwear, socks, and a jersey or two. I'll buy an extra pair of pants and a shirt at a thrift for much less than the $35 second bag fee.
Unfortunately, UAL still has the best schedule for the best price going into IAD from here. I hope I don't get assaulted by the staff. |
I appreciate your baggage problem and greatly value the UAL perks that my history with Continental secured for both myself and Mrs. rpen. By achieving gold status for five consecutive years from 1988 through 1992, I secured lifetime gold, which later became platinum and now is the top unrestricted level of 1K. There is a higher super level called Global Services but it is not automatically awarded to the lifetime status holders. Then when the million mile club was established, my status was awarded to Mrs. rpen as well. Hard to beat. Three free bags each with just economy tickets plus another one each for our United credit cards. And auto upgrade into the plus seats with more room. Business travel was certainly onerous, but there were the rewards perks at the time and these lifetime privileges now. All in all it was worth it.
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Dialed up 400 watts to get through a traffic light on my ride today. I got 150 instead, I guess I dialed the wrong number. Most likely that number has been disconnected for me.
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Looks like I will be buying some Giro Empires locally. The seller had me at 'laces win races.'
What's the best bang for the buck pedal for three-bolt cleats? |
Originally Posted by dougrns
(Post 19581069)
dialed up 400 watts to get through a traffic light on my ride today. I got 150 instead, i guess i dialed the wrong number. Most likely that number has been disconnected for me.
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Originally Posted by PepeM
(Post 19581073)
Looks like I will be buying some Giro Empires locally. The seller had me at 'laces win races.'
What's the best bang for the buck pedal for three-bolt cleats? |
Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
(Post 19580159)
Yep. Hacksaw away. Won't hurt a thing. It's aluminum so I've even cut them with a power miter saw for a nice square cut.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
(Post 19581069)
Dialed up 400 watts to get through a traffic light on my ride today. I got 150 instead, I guess I dialed the wrong number. Most likely that number has been disconnected for me.
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Originally Posted by BillyD
(Post 19580244)
:gasp: :eek:
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 19580595)
My efforts to recruit someone to this thread have not succeeded. :(
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Originally Posted by jtaylor996
(Post 19580757)
http://i.imgur.com/EpEd3R2r.jpg
Took it to the shop for some minor work, and since I cleaned it, we noticed a crack in the seat stay :( I tried to lighten the mood around here, and what do I get for it? Now my bike has cancer. Still riding today. |
Originally Posted by jtaylor996
(Post 19580803)
Another attempt to lighten the mood around here:
http://i.imgur.com/URqHzNg.jpg Wife's new Sigma Art 85mm lens. Yeah, it's pretty sharp. |
Originally Posted by rjones28
(Post 19581095)
We take the hacksaw to carbon parts all the time.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
(Post 19580831)
Third of 8 in my TT today. PRed it by a minute. Power PR on the course.
Raced really well, haven't looked at the data yet (still driving home) but I'll be happy with it. First time I've managed to stay in aero the entire time on this course (there's some scary bits where you really are tempted to cover your brakes). First place to my Nemesis, very well done for her as usual. Second place went to a woman 18 years my junior. I nicked the woman in 4th place by 5 seconds. :) :) :) This was the final race in the SoCal TT Series. Nemesis won for the 5th straight year. I came in second again just like last year. I think it was Nemesis 40 points, me 33 points, next woman back was something like 4 points. Feeling good going into the State TT next week. My coach is brilliant. :D http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/x...407464D9F9.jpg |
Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 19581015)
UAL no longer allows a carry on bag for the basic economy seat, and the requirements for the personal item are quite strict. I will nonetheless attempt to get my helmet and 2 Brooks saddles in there(to sell nob), along with my underwear, socks, and a jersey or two. I'll buy an extra pair of pants and a shirt at a thrift for much less than the $35 second bag fee.
Unfortunately, UAL still has the best schedule for the best price going into IAD from here. I hope I don't get assaulted by the staff. |
Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 19581083)
If you don't care about tension adjustability, look for the Look Keo Easy pedal on eBay. About $60, 240 g/pr. I'm running three pair of them.
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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 19581067)
I appreciate your baggage problem and greatly value the UAL perks that my history with Continental secured for both myself and Mrs. rpen. By achieving gold status for five consecutive years from 1988 through 1992, I secured lifetime gold, which later became platinum and now is the top unrestricted level of 1K. There is a higher super level called Global Services but it is not automatically awarded to the lifetime status holders. Then when the million mile club was established, my status was awarded to Mrs. rpen as well. Hard to beat. Three free bags each with just economy tickets plus another one each for our United credit cards. And auto upgrade into the plus seats with more room. Business travel was certainly onerous, but there were the rewards perks at the time and these lifetime privileges now. All in all it was worth it.
I couldn't get the helmet to fit, so I'm calling it my extra item, since I don't have an umbrella, or crutches. |
Nice one HP :thumb:
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