Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19640593)

I've got a Razer BlackWidow RGB Chroma because I'm a child that's easily amused by blingy-blingy (although I do actually use the custom lighting for profiles for different games - definitely helps when you switch from one game to another).

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19639621)

I will consider it, but I pretty much NEVER leave my bike out of sight when I am out riding. I will treat the rental the same way.

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 19640022)

Tomorrow will be eight weeks post-op. No more restrictions!

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19639952)

The carbon tends to magnify the noise from the spokes.

Originally Posted by jtaylor996 (Post 19640064)

So trails finally dried out and I was able to ride yesterday. I rode, and it was an epic ass kicking. I couldn't believe I'd missed enough rides to cause my fitness to drop SO much. Super slow, super high HR.

I get off the trail (after cutting it a few miles short). Pick up my back tire and spin it... it goes literally 6" before stopping. Yup, that's it.

So I've got a brake drag issue. They just bled the brakes last week when they replaced the levers. After that I put new pads on (couldn't before because they were out of stock). Now it's like there's too much fluid in there. You can barely touch the levers before they engage, and they were free before the ride, but as it went on the rears were dragging hard.

So what's the fix? Do I need ANOTHER bleed, or is this a simpler fix?

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19640256)

Quick question: Do any of you other old, overweight guys get a lot of friend requests and follows from young girls who obviously can't afford clothes on Facebook and Twitter or is it just me and my teddy bear appearance?

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19640256)

Quick question: Do any of you other old, overweight guys get a lot of friend requests and follows from young girls who obviously can't afford clothes on Facebook and Twitter or is it just me and my teddy bear appearance?

Originally Posted by SwtBadger (Post 19640616)

:thumb: or is it kudos.


No more excuses either.

Originally Posted by jtaylor996 (Post 19640064)

So I've got a brake drag issue. They just bled the brakes last week when they replaced the levers. After that I put new pads on (couldn't before because they were out of stock). Now it's like there's too much fluid in there. You can barely touch the levers before they engage, and they were free before the ride, but as it went on the rears were dragging hard.

So what's the fix? Do I need ANOTHER bleed, or is this a simpler fix?

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19640638)

What's Facebook?

Originally Posted by topslop1 (Post 19640601)

Guy in our tech department has a Corsair that's blinged out like that with the color changing keys. It's cool as heck I'll agree. I've already got my keyboards between the Filco Ninja at home and the Filco Majestouch here. When one dies, I might be tempted to go bling bling.

Originally Posted by gnome (Post 19640216)

You have to go into all the forums including P&R, A&S and Trollheim.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19640256)

Quick question: Do any of you other old, overweight guys get a lot of friend requests and follows from young girls who obviously can't afford clothes on Facebook and Twitter or is it just me and my teddy bear appearance?

Originally Posted by SwtBadger (Post 19640610)

Not sure how often you have been in Spain/overseas, but an item I find when out of country is everyday there are multiple occurrences in which I have no control, do not understand what is happening, or unable to do what I expected. If the insurance is inexpensive, may just be worth the peace of mind.


Since snark is apparently allowed: If you never let bike out of sight....plan on sleeping with it? It is pretty :)..

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19640638)

What's Facebook?

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19640705)

Do you mean their clothes are . . . skimpy? I'll need to review those contacts before I can answer your question. :innocent:

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19640655)

I don't know how you could get in too much fluid unless the cylinders were already pushed out a bit when it was bled (maybe too skinny of a bleed block?).

First I'd check that it's actually both pads engaging and not simply calipers that need to be re-centered on the disc.

If both pads are dragging, I'd try pushing the cylinders back in (wheel off, pads out, and use the flat of a tire lever to wedge/push them in), slapping it back together and seeing what happens after repeatedly actuating.

If you can't actually push them in, then maybe there is too much fluid, but I would think that simply attaching the bleed cup at the lever (so the fluid has someplace to go without just oozing all over) while pushing in the cylinders would be all that's necessary - so not a real bleed.

Originally Posted by PepeM (Post 19640091)

Speaking of PepeM's shoes. Those Giro Empires I bought? I still haven't worn them. Can't decide on pedals. Or rather, haven't bothered 'pulling the trigger' on pedals, since I am pretty sure I'll get Keo Blades or 105s. I feel like trekmogul with my shiny new shoes just sitting there on my shelf, with their fancy packaging, extra laces, and everything.

Originally Posted by Heathpack (Post 19640917)

I just pulled the trigger and ordered the Giro Empires yesterday. I'm too curious about how they will aero test. I wound up going with the black & silver though, instead of black & lime green. More matchy to all the bikes.

Originally Posted by Jadesfire (Post 19640678)

I was out-looked and possibly out-snarked by my own dog. :(.