Out with the Old, In with the New
03-18-10, 02:13 AM
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Tires- 2 skinny, one fat
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Out with the Old, In with the New
So my 2008 Trek Pilot fell off my carrier on Tuesday (I'm told it works better if you actually fasten the straps) 
and was run over by a Semi. RIP. One year and just under 5000 miles. You served me well.
Well today I ordered a new 2010 Cannondale Carbon Synapse with full Dura Ace
Sould be here April 3rd! Can't wait.
and was run over by a Semi. RIP. One year and just under 5000 miles. You served me well.Well today I ordered a new 2010 Cannondale Carbon Synapse with full Dura Ace
Sould be here April 3rd! Can't wait.
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03-18-10, 07:22 AM
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Hills hurt.. Couches kill
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It's not about the bike 
03-18-10, 07:27 AM
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03-18-10, 09:30 AM
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03-23-10, 05:51 PM
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It's here! It's here!
Took my daughter to the LBS today and they were unboxing my new bike. First ride (and Pictures) tomorrow!
Took my daughter to the LBS today and they were unboxing my new bike. First ride (and Pictures) tomorrow!
03-23-10, 06:23 PM
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(I'm laughing at how you described it, not the fact that your bike got run over. I just appreciate dry humor.)
I hope you enjoy the new bike! I just got a new one this year, and the anticipation of that first ride is always fun. I hope you have great weather for the maiden voyage!
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03-23-10, 06:25 PM
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So was the semi okay?
03-23-10, 06:33 PM
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03-23-10, 06:39 PM
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Excuse me, but
(I'm laughing at how you described it, not the fact that your bike got run over. I just appreciate dry humor.)
I hope you enjoy the new bike! I just got a new one this year, and the anticipation of that first ride is always fun. I hope you have great weather for the maiden voyage!
(I'm laughing at how you described it, not the fact that your bike got run over. I just appreciate dry humor.)
I hope you enjoy the new bike! I just got a new one this year, and the anticipation of that first ride is always fun. I hope you have great weather for the maiden voyage!
03-23-10, 06:42 PM
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03-23-10, 07:28 PM
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Ya know, you don't have to throw your bike under a semi just to upgrade. some people just keep the old bike, or sell it.
03-23-10, 07:29 PM
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Oh, well that's a shame, but..... That bike does look nice. They have it at my LBS with ultegra and it looks awesome!
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03-23-10, 07:47 PM
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Better remember to strap this one on...
03-23-10, 08:28 PM
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Sad story, but at least there is a happy ending.
And also - this is EXACTLY why I ALWAYS throw the U Lock on when I am carrying my bike. The U lock is my backup strap
And also - this is EXACTLY why I ALWAYS throw the U Lock on when I am carrying my bike. The U lock is my backup strap
03-24-10, 02:28 AM
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No. The results were remarkably unremarkable. Handlebars sheared 1/4 of the way off. Pedals sheared off. Saddle and seat bag gone (recovered the next day though on the shoulder of the freeway), Front wheel shredded, rear spindle shreadded. Bike shop said frame is undoubtably comprimised and bike totaled. Good news is home owners insurance covered it less my deductable.
03-24-10, 02:30 AM
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I now have two new policies when it comes to strapping on the bike: 1) Strap on the bike instantly upon returning from the ride and announce outloud "Bike is strapped in" and 2) double check the straps and carrier before turning the ignition key (even when I know I strapped it in).
03-25-10, 02:04 PM
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I now have two new policies when it comes to strapping on the bike: 1) Strap on the bike instantly upon returning from the ride and announce outloud "Bike is strapped in" and 2) double check the straps and carrier before turning the ignition key (even when I know I strapped it in).
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03-25-10, 02:27 PM
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Pictures coming soon? 
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