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Old 01-27-23, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
If anyone has a used blue Madone that they don't want a hit on, send it to me and I'll take the hit for you. I even offer pickup service.

Ill fly it out to you.
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Originally Posted by datlas
If anyone following the controversy over Strava pricing, DCR just uploaded a video that is a good summary/analysis.

did it go up even more?
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Tiagra is a quality groupset.

I didn’t say that it wasn’t. But if you want mechanical 11 speed soon you will be SOL.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
What I imagine bampilot06 's back yard looks like.


They are in neat rows based on color. Mrs Bam would never stand for this.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Nope, just have that kind of bond.

It doesn’t get abused.
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I wore the Asics Gel Nimbus from like the 8 all way to the 19 or 20, then they changed the footbed. It took me a few years bouncing between New Balance, Adidas, Brooks and other Asics until I found the Brooks Ghost. I’ve run through 2 pairs of the 14s which is the only reason I’m interested in trying the 15s.

Both of my Sauconys are incredibly light, but feel like an anvil compared to my wife’s Asics Metaspeeds. Talk about feather light! I’m curious how the Saucony’s will hold up mileage wise. I get 4-500 miles of running per pair, so we’ll see.

EDIT - tried Hokas too. Never did try Mizuno, but want to try their Wave Rider at some point.

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Originally Posted by bampilot06
did it go up even more?
Not yet. But the whole thing is not being managed well by Strava and is terrible PR.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Tiagra is a quality groupset.
Tiagra is ok. There is speculation it will soon be upgraded to 11s.

If so, Tiagra will be the “new 105/groupset for the common man (or woman).”
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Originally Posted by datlas
Tiagra is ok. There is speculation it will soon be upgraded to 11s.

If so, Tiagra will be the “new 105/groupset for the common man (or woman).”
Tiagra is now the Groupset of the People.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I didn’t say that it wasn’t. But if you want mechanical 11 speed soon you will be SOL.
I wouldn't think that R7000 and R8000 would be going anywhere anytime soon.

Plus there's so much of it out there I'm not particularly worried.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Ultegra R8000, that may be the last really good groupset that supports cable shifting and rim brakes.
Something I've been having issues with recently - seems like my stock R7000 pads have been grabbing a lot of aluminum from my rims and require periodic cleaning with a sharp blade to keep braking quiet. Have you had any issues with that with the stock Shimano pads?

Looks like they have about 3300 miles on them.

I could get new Shimano pads from the shop but wonder if I should switch to something aftermarket.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Tiagra is now the Groupset of the People.
What if the rumored 12 speed mechanical 105 actually appears?
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
It doesn’t get abused.
My baby gets babied and takes care of me in return.
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Speaking of garages, my son, the employed structural engineer of two weeks, was assigned a project of calculating beam requirements for a garage in a personal residence. The garage is designed to hold 32 cars, will be underground, and will have a car elevator. It's for the clients lake house.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Speaking of garages, my son, the employed structural engineer of two weeks, was assigned a project of calculating beam requirements for a garage in a personal residence. The garage is designed to hold 32 cars, will be underground, and will have a car elevator. It's for the clients lake house.
Two thoughts - First, is your son working for Tony Stark?

Second - Hmmm. Lakefront.... Underground garage.... We had a number of buildings with underground garages here that had underWATER garages during our recent deluge. It's had an effect on my thinking about basements and such.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Speaking of garages, my son, the employed structural engineer of two weeks, was assigned a project of calculating beam requirements for a garage in a personal residence. The garage is designed to hold 32 cars, will be underground, and will have a car elevator. It's for the clients lake house.
Mrs John wants to know which lake house? Certainly he has more than one?
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
Unless a vintage Trek 520 drops into my lap, I can say the same.
You know you can get a new one, right?
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Originally Posted by thin_concrete
I wore the Asics Gel Nimbus from like the 8 all way to the 19 or 20, then they changed the footbed. It took me a few years bouncing between New Balance, Adidas, Brooks and other Asics until I found the Brooks Ghost. I’ve run through 2 pairs of the 14s which is the only reason I’m interested in trying the 15s.

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EDIT - tried Hokas too. Never did try Mizuno, but want to try their Wave Rider at some point.
My wife had some Hoka she thought were okay. Now she has some Altra shoes she really likes. She’s got Morton’s Neuroma in her left foot, so she’s very limited on what type of shoes she can use (needs a wide toe box, limited drop)

I’ve never tried a mizuno either, but I feel like they excel at pretty much everything they make.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
I've said that about dress shoes. Sad.
What's really ******g sad is knowing that prolly the only time you DO wear them will be at funerals.


But . . . . . just so long as it's not your own.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Residence. It's a fine residence, with 3 graceful swans in the pond. The bear is at one entrance and the moose are at the other. I should take a picture of the house and grounds sometime, it's quite impressive.
Trumpeter swans?
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In other news the emonda is shifting good.
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Originally Posted by big john
Mrs John wants to know which lake house? Certainly he has more than one?
He has not been given any owner or location info.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Not yet. But the whole thing is not being managed well by Strava and is terrible PR.
I just saw the teaser on twitter saying the new pricing scheme is actually illegal in the UK.
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Something I've been having issues with recently - seems like my stock R7000 pads have been grabbing a lot of aluminum from my rims and require periodic cleaning with a sharp blade to keep braking quiet. Have you had any issues with that with the stock Shimano pads?

Looks like they have about 3300 miles on them.

I could get new Shimano pads from the shop but wonder if I should switch to something aftermarket.
I have not had any issues, but tough to say if yours is because of the rims, the pads, or a bit of both.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Mine must be different. It shifts magically especially going from big ring to small and back, it scratches my back and rubs my shoulders, and showers me with butterfly kisses.

#nevergoingback
Damn, I thought it was just mine that did that.
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