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01-26-23, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
What song does this music come from? #TMIContentAlert
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If this thread doesn't go 10 pages I'm quitting BF.
01-26-23, 06:56 PM
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Proved again tonight that even when I don’t really want to go ride, I’m always happier when I do.
Ended up being my first datlas-ing: >100’ elevation gain per mile on a road bike.
I mean it was only 17 miles but it still counts
Ended up being my first datlas-ing: >100’ elevation gain per mile on a road bike.
I mean it was only 17 miles but it still counts
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
01-26-23, 07:03 PM
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What triggered me were the posts earlier today, which I've seen plenty of times before, about one needing to get a bike whose appearance will motivate the owner to ride.
I suppose the newness factor might work for a month or so, but not long-term.
Can one like the way a tool looks? Sure. Can one develop a connection with the way the tool performs, responds to the user's efforts? Yes.
But the passion doesn't come from aesthetics. Take the Stradivarius away from the virtuoso and she'll still want to practice.
Imagine going to a running forum and reading posts about a shoe speaking to you, making you want to run.
Silly.
I suppose the newness factor might work for a month or so, but not long-term.
Can one like the way a tool looks? Sure. Can one develop a connection with the way the tool performs, responds to the user's efforts? Yes.
But the passion doesn't come from aesthetics. Take the Stradivarius away from the virtuoso and she'll still want to practice.
Imagine going to a running forum and reading posts about a shoe speaking to you, making you want to run.
Silly.
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01-26-23, 07:03 PM
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Well, I went to the basement to Zwift away. Something simple just to keep moving (Casse-Pattes) because I was feeling off when I woke up. I went to the gym this morning and got a weak 750Ms in the pool. Slow, bad form, etc.
I got on the bike and made it half a mile before my body gave me a dope slap. Sometimes you just need to start a workout to get in the right mindset. Tonight was not one of those nights.
I’m now enjoying a wonderful porter and am going to have a bowl of Half Baked, then go to bed early.
I got on the bike and made it half a mile before my body gave me a dope slap. Sometimes you just need to start a workout to get in the right mindset. Tonight was not one of those nights.
I’m now enjoying a wonderful porter and am going to have a bowl of Half Baked, then go to bed early.
01-26-23, 07:05 PM
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01-26-23, 07:05 PM
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What she's really concerned about is having a good friend close by. She's afraid to move anywhere where she doesn't already know someone, even if they haven't been in touch much in years.
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01-26-23, 07:12 PM
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What triggered me were the posts earlier today, which I've seen plenty of times before, about one needing to get a bike whose appearance will motivate the owner to ride.
I suppose the newness factor might work for a month or so, but not long-term.
Can one like the way a tool looks? Sure. Can one develop a connection with the way the tool performs, responds to the user's efforts? Yes.
But the passion doesn't come from aesthetics. Take the Stradivarius away from the virtuoso and she'll still want to practice.
Imagine going to a running forum and reading posts about a shoe speaking to you, making you want to run.
Silly.
I suppose the newness factor might work for a month or so, but not long-term.
Can one like the way a tool looks? Sure. Can one develop a connection with the way the tool performs, responds to the user's efforts? Yes.
But the passion doesn't come from aesthetics. Take the Stradivarius away from the virtuoso and she'll still want to practice.
Imagine going to a running forum and reading posts about a shoe speaking to you, making you want to run.
Silly.
And I'll bet I'm not the only one here who's like that.
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"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
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01-26-23, 07:24 PM
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What song does this music come from? #TMIContentAlert
https://twitter.com/MikaelaShiffrin/...42638227881984
https://twitter.com/MikaelaShiffrin/...42638227881984
01-26-23, 07:34 PM
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01-26-23, 07:37 PM
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01-26-23, 07:39 PM
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01-26-23, 07:42 PM
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Ended up being my first datlas-ing: >100’ elevation gain per mile on a road bike.
Nice. I'd have to drive the bike over closer to hills to pull that off.
01-26-23, 07:43 PM
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I used to tell people I was a professional guesser. It was my job to handle that type of thing. The ones that had been worked on by others were always special, especially when they were out of warranty. If they spent $$$ at another shop, even though they didn't fix it, they don't want to spend any more. They've given up and brought it to the dealer, as if we just walk over to it and voila. It's hard to convince people, even our own service writers, that I am just a human like the ones who already tried to fix it.
When a new model or new engine comes out you have no data base, no experience with it, so the guessing is wilder. When e-cars came out it was a new can of worms.
I'm not talking about something that's doing it when you check it. I told my coworkers if you can duplicate the problem it's child's play. Relatively speaking, of course.
When a new model or new engine comes out you have no data base, no experience with it, so the guessing is wilder. When e-cars came out it was a new can of worms.
I'm not talking about something that's doing it when you check it. I told my coworkers if you can duplicate the problem it's child's play. Relatively speaking, of course.
01-26-23, 07:45 PM
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01-26-23, 07:46 PM
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Sort of on topic. I took the Fit into the dealership because the accelerator was wonky. Sometimes it would leap forward and other times it wouldn't move at all(the car) The mechanic got in, shotgun, to go for a ride. I put it in reverse and we didn't move two feet, and he had something to go on. End of test drive. It was a sticky butterfly in the carb. Gunked up from our dirty Mexican gas. No way to avoid it.
01-26-23, 07:47 PM
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They have carbeurated Fits in MX? No way!!!
01-26-23, 07:56 PM
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I used the carb word and the service manager nodded. You are likely correct. It was an odd looking carb. I take this to mean carbs are obsolete. News to me. It must have to do with fuel injection. That's where I ceased to understand the workings of the internal combustion engine.
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01-26-23, 08:00 PM
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Throttle body has a butterfly valve in it that's reminiscent of carbs, but no fuel goes in the throttle body, just air.
01-26-23, 08:03 PM
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Did not hear anything on my appeal of the insurance company denying coverage of my lumbar fusion surgery. Not surprising. Of course if I don't hear anything tomorrow it makes me wonder if I should go to my pre op appointment Monday at 9 AM. I'm so sick of this BS.
01-26-23, 08:03 PM
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I used the carb word and the service manager nodded. You are likely correct. It was an odd looking carb. I take this to mean carbs are obsolete. News to me. It must have to do with fuel injection. That's where I ceased to understand the workings of the internal combustion engine.
01-26-23, 08:04 PM
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Hey, bampilot06 , can you fly with no arms?
Arizona native Jessica Cox will be the grand marshal for the 2023 Tucson Rodeo Parade. Cox, who was born in Sierra Vista, is the world’s first licensed armless pilot. She has a black belt in Taekwondo, a cyclist and author.
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https://www.kold.com/2023/01/26/ariz...-rodeo-parade/
Arizona native Jessica Cox will be the grand marshal for the 2023 Tucson Rodeo Parade. Cox, who was born in Sierra Vista, is the world’s first licensed armless pilot. She has a black belt in Taekwondo, a cyclist and author.
https://www.kold.com/2023/01/26/ariz...-rodeo-parade/
01-26-23, 08:05 PM
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I just picked up the Kinarva 13s too! This is my first foray into Sauconys and if the Kinarvas are as good as the Endorphin Speed 3s, I’ll be very happy. I’ve been a Brooks person for a while and might still get the new Ghost 15s, but the Sauconys are hitting all the right notes so far.
01-26-23, 08:16 PM
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Well yes. obviously. I'll agree it is an AWESOME video and a pretty good song.
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