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04-15-11 | 12:09 AM

#2901

LesterOfPuppets

The space coyote lied.

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From: dusk 'til dawn.

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I need to get some of those VOs for whichever MTB I decide is gonna be my permanent road-ish MTB.

04-15-11 | 12:24 AM

#2902

LesterOfPuppets

The space coyote lied.

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From: dusk 'til dawn.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets

I need to get some of those VOs for whichever MTB I decide is gonna be my permanent road-ish MTB.

meh, maybe not. 30T inner too tiny and no 172.5

04-15-11 | 06:04 AM

#2903

mvnsnd

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Posts: 3,113

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From: WNY

Bikes: Factor O2, Caad10, Caad2

How awesome are Brooks saddles?

04-15-11 | 06:10 AM

#2904

Soloist Assassin

Banned

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Bikes: 2011 Cervelo S2, 2001Trek USPS 5200, 06 Cervelo P3 Alum, 1999 Schwinn Pro Stock BMX, 1987 Schwinn Traveler

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvnsnd

How awesome are Brooks saddles?

They would have to be pretty awesome. They weigh like a freaking pound.

04-15-11 | 06:12 AM

#2905

Makel

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Bikes: Cannondale CAAD 9, Specialized Transition, Specialized Fate, Specialized Crux

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvnsnd

How awesome are Brooks saddles?

Lolz

04-15-11 | 06:37 AM

#2906

mvnsnd

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From: WNY

Bikes: Factor O2, Caad10, Caad2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soloist Assassin

They would have to be pretty awesome. They weigh like a freaking pound.

Not really that Awesome: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...e-that-you-can...

04-15-11 | 06:53 AM

#2907

Velo Vol

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From: Knoxville, TN

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You know how animals can sense danger? You should have seen the look Whiskers gave me when I started monkeying around with my flat tyre.

04-15-11 | 07:33 AM

#2908

Velo Vol

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This self-vulcanizing fluid is made in Taiwan. I bet coasting can get me a deal on patch kits.

04-15-11 | 07:36 AM

#2909

sbxx1985

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From: Colorado

Whiskers knew you needed a new tire. He finds you dumb, yet entertaining.

He also thinks it takes you too long to fix a flat.

04-15-11 | 07:44 AM

#2910

Velo Vol

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sbxx1985

He finds you dumb, yet entertaining.

His reaction to my tyre escapade.

*Not actual photograph

04-15-11 | 07:46 AM

#2911

sbxx1985

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From: Colorado

Despite your best efforts, Whiskers still finds you too fat for this sport.

04-15-11 | 07:50 AM

#2912

LowCel

Throw the stick!!!!

Joined: Apr 2003

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From: Charleston, WV

Bikes: GMC Denali

Today's ride is going to be rough. My legs feel like jello from the past two 50 mile days. I'm not sure if I'll manage another 50 miles today or cut it short.

For the record, coming in to work on a Friday sucks! No wonder I work 4-10's. Another hour and I'm outta here!!!

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04-15-11 | 07:50 AM

#2913

rjones28

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From: Norfolk, VA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Velo Vol

That looks like six parts. Are you doing all the paint and rehab yourself?

I will do everything except except the headset.

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04-15-11 | 07:51 AM

#2914

rjones28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by miyata man

I rescind my earlier comment and note you found more than a quarter to spend.

It was a metaphorical quarter.

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I'm not sick but I'm not well.

04-15-11 | 07:53 AM

#2915

LAJ

So it is

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From: Westminster, CO

Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velo Gator

Can I hold teddy for a moment?

Absolutely, ijen. All our dogs share.

04-15-11 | 07:54 AM

#2916

sbxx1985

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From: Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjones28

I will do everything except except the headset.

I'd consider sending the frame out for repainting. Obviously, it might not be worth the investment, but Spectrum Powder Works in Colorado Springs is one of the best.

04-15-11 | 07:55 AM

#2917

Velo Vol

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rjones28

I will do everything except except the headset.

How do you paint a bike? You don't use regular cans of spray paint, do you?

04-15-11 | 07:58 AM

#2918

sbxx1985

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From: Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velo Vol

You don't use regular cans of spray paint, do you?

Of course you do. And stencils.

04-15-11 | 08:01 AM

#2919

Velo Vol

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Heck if I know. Basically the only thing I've ever painted is walls.

04-15-11 | 08:04 AM

#2920

rjones28

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From: Norfolk, VA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sbxx1985

I'd consider sending the frame out for repainting. Obviously, it might not be worth the investment, but Spectrum Powder Works in Colorado Springs is one of the best.

It's a 20 year old Schwinn Traveler. The only reason I'm rehabing it instead of replacing it is because I've owned it since new. I'm kind of attached to it.

Besides, I haven't done a project like this in a long time.

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I'm not sick but I'm not well.

04-15-11 | 08:13 AM

#2921

Velo Vol

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Bike in question?

04-15-11 | 09:16 AM

#2922

rjones28

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Correct.

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04-15-11 | 09:19 AM

#2923

rjones28

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That reminds me I should probably look for some drop bars. The original set got lost in a move. There were a bit narrow anyway - like 39cm. I like the moustache bars, but on longer rides I miss having the more traditional hand positions.

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I'm not sick but I'm not well.

04-15-11 | 09:28 AM

#2924

Velo Vol

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What colour is it going to be?

04-15-11 | 09:49 AM

#2925

twobadfish

Riding

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From: Bend, Oregon

Bikes: Motobecane Fantom Cross Pro; Motobecane Nemesis Pro

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowCel

My left achilles area has been giving me a lot of problems (pain) for the past couple of weeks. I'm not really sure what is going on but I'm thinking that it is either because of my recent increase in time on the bike or that my legs are getting a lot stronger and my achilles area is taking a little longer to catch up.

I got tendinitis after a 50 mile hike in shoes a size too small for me on my left achilles.