Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Road Cycling
Reload this Page >

Addiction addicts: Continue here...

Search
Notices
Road Cycling “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.” -- Ernest Hemingway

Addiction addicts: Continue here...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-17-11 | 04:30 PM
  #3176  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 14,723
Likes: 21

Bikes: Cervélo S2

That lightning font is awful.
Velo Gator is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 04:32 PM
  #3177  
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,468
Likes: 0

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

Originally Posted by Velo Gator
That lightning font is awful.
You can get it sans logo. Mine is growing on me. At first I wanted to sand it off, and reclear it. Now I've grown to like it somewhat.
Soloist Assassin is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 04:34 PM
  #3178  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 14,723
Likes: 21

Bikes: Cervélo S2

Originally Posted by Soloist Assassin
You can get it sans logo. Mine is growing on me. At first I wanted to sand it off, and reclear it. Now I've grown to like it somewhat.
I still covet the ROTOR deal.
Velo Gator is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 04:43 PM
  #3179  
Makel's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,875
Likes: 17

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

Originally Posted by Velo Gator
The post and those that followed it contained nothing derogatory, insulting, mean, or false (to my recollection).

From now on, I'll be happy to report any posts where someone says umd deserved to be banned or ryanf is an abusive boyfriend.

Consistency doesn't seem to be the norm. I wonder if it is because only things that are reported are closely looked at, due to the volume of posts?
Makel is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 04:47 PM
  #3180  
knowledgdropper's Avatar
Full Member
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 462
Likes: 0
From: Lovely Long Beach, CA

Bikes: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3, Bianchi Cafe Milano

Originally Posted by Velo Gator
That lightning font is awful.
Maybe they'll change it when Ford has a cease and desist order written up.

knowledgdropper is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 04:57 PM
  #3181  
Tom Stormcrowe's Avatar
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 16,049
Likes: 29
From: South Florida

Bikes: Techna Wheelchair and a Sun EZ 3 Recumbent Trike

Originally Posted by LowCel
I have no idea, I just put the CO2 on their and said a little prayer. There is no way that my pump could have done it. I replaced the tube today so I should be in good shape. I'll probably give that tube to someone so I don't accidentally grab it again.
Fortunately, Presta valves operate on pressure differential to open and close, so all you have to do is exceed the pressure inside the valve body to open it for intake and as soon as the inflo pressure drops, the valve closes from the internal pressure.
__________________
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
Tom Stormcrowe is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 05:41 PM
  #3182  
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,468
Likes: 0

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

Originally Posted by Velo Gator
I still covet the ROTOR deal.
The Rotor 3D is okay, the 3D+ is better, but both weigh more than the Lightning. I may be buying a set of Q-rings real soon to try out however.
Soloist Assassin is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 05:45 PM
  #3183  
Tom Stormcrowe's Avatar
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 16,049
Likes: 29
From: South Florida

Bikes: Techna Wheelchair and a Sun EZ 3 Recumbent Trike

Originally Posted by Velo Gator
The post and those that followed it contained nothing derogatory, insulting, mean, or false (to my recollection).

From now on, I'll be happy to report any posts where someone says umd deserved to be banned or ryanf is an abusive boyfriend.
Good, because we can't catch that stuff all the time, unless the community cooperates, given the post volume in here.
__________________
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
Tom Stormcrowe is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 05:49 PM
  #3184  
miyata man's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 0
If I got a free set of 3K wheels and a power equipped crankset I might just quit my day job and focus on what is right with my life. Given the general panic resulting from the mirror image of the new TT helmet, I'd say you should start hiding assets from the tax man before it gets out of control.

Last edited by miyata man; 04-17-11 at 07:01 PM.
miyata man is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 05:59 PM
  #3185  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 14,723
Likes: 21

Bikes: Cervélo S2

/\ hey I understood 95% of that post!
Velo Gator is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:01 PM
  #3186  
sbxx1985's Avatar
Senior Member
Titanium Club Membership
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,942
Likes: 282
From: Colorado
Originally Posted by Herbie53
agree. The murdered out look on the 46's is hot. I think a Sram quarq would fix the crankset issue nicely.
Herbie's in the house.
sbxx1985 is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:02 PM
  #3187  
LesterOfPuppets's Avatar
The space coyote lied.
15 Anniversary
Community Builder
Community Influencer
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,792
Likes: 11,008
From: dusk 'til dawn.

Bikes: everywhere

I was out house-hunting today and saw two Rubicon/Orbea/Land Rover team vehicles parked back in a little not-too-fancy neighborhood in Vancouver. Team's based in Portland but someone affiliated with the team must be a Vancouverite.

It was a bit of a shocker to be looking at some $60,000 rundown fixer-upper houses (EXTREMELY cheap in this market) and see those two Land Rovers a couple blocks up the road.

(pic not from today, of course, I dunno why I didn't snap a pic - had my cam with me...)


Last edited by LesterOfPuppets; 04-17-11 at 06:05 PM.
LesterOfPuppets is online now  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:17 PM
  #3188  
miyata man's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Velo Gator
/\ hey I understood 95% of that post!

I'm working on it. What was the 5% I'm missing still? Glad to see you didn't take the tongue in cheek tone as derogatory.
miyata man is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:26 PM
  #3189  
Herbie53's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,621
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Herbie's in the house.
I guess I took a bit of a break. Seems this place has found a bit of a tempo.
Herbie53 is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:28 PM
  #3190  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 14,723
Likes: 21

Bikes: Cervélo S2

Originally Posted by miyata man
I'm working on it. What was the 5% I'm missing still?
Tax man.
Velo Gator is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:38 PM
  #3191  
miyata man's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 0
You don't have to worry about it. If you claim to make 20 K a year but own a Mercedes, a Ducati, and are seen about town at expensive restaurants picking up large tabs you should worry.
miyata man is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:40 PM
  #3192  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 14,723
Likes: 21

Bikes: Cervélo S2

Gotcha.
Velo Gator is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:40 PM
  #3193  
LowCel's Avatar
Throw the stick!!!!
Titanium Club Membership
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 18,150
Likes: 93
From: Charleston, WV

Bikes: GMC Denali

Had a great ride today, very windy but still a great ride. Did the ride with a buddy of mine. We did the same route that I rode last Saturday with the local bike club. Our riding time 12 minutes slower than last weekend but my average wattage was up by 7 watts. The wind really made it tough.

https://connect.garmin.com/activity/79898054

56.75 miles, 4,393 ft climbing, 2,252 kj's.

That put me at 221.6 miles for the week, 572.1 for the month of April
__________________
I may be fat but I'm slow enough to make up for it.
LowCel is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 06:49 PM
  #3194  
Velo Vol's Avatar
VFL For Life
Titanium Club Membership
20 Anniversary
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,017
Likes: 2,412
From: Knoxville, TN

Bikes: Velo Volmobile

Originally Posted by LowCel
Had a great ride today, very windy but still a great ride.
Maybe the tail end of the weather front that came through here yesterday? It was too cold and blustery for much enjoyment then. Not too bad this afternoon and the wind had mostly died out by this evening.
Velo Vol is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 07:05 PM
  #3195  
Herbie53's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,621
Likes: 0
From: Texas
These guys do some nice work, I like this one:

Mangerschlung – (adjective; from old Dutch) 1. the sound of blowing a snot rocket; 2. describing the residue left from mucus, usually found on gloves, shorts, shoes.

https://www.ironcladcycling.com/words...ng-but-should/
Herbie53 is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 07:13 PM
  #3196  
RUOkie's Avatar
Scarlet Knight
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 11,271
Likes: 14
From: In a Haggard Song

Bikes: 2009 ORBEA Onix Rival. 2012 Felt Breed, 1999 Raleigh 500

Originally Posted by miyata man
You don't have to worry about it. If you claim to make 20 K a year but own a Mercedes, a Ducati, and are seen about town at expensive restaurants picking up large tabs you should worry.
don't report me, ok?
RUOkie is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 07:16 PM
  #3197  
Velo Vol's Avatar
VFL For Life
Titanium Club Membership
20 Anniversary
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,017
Likes: 2,412
From: Knoxville, TN

Bikes: Velo Volmobile

Originally Posted by Herbie53
Mangerschlung –2. describing the residue left from mucus, usually found on gloves, shorts, shoes
The last time I tried while in motion, part of it ended up on the side of my face. I don't think I've left any on my shoes, though.
Velo Vol is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 07:20 PM
  #3198  
RUOkie's Avatar
Scarlet Knight
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 11,271
Likes: 14
From: In a Haggard Song

Bikes: 2009 ORBEA Onix Rival. 2012 Felt Breed, 1999 Raleigh 500

I did that today VV, the wind was so bad, it went right back into me. All over my arm. meh.
RUOkie is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 08:04 PM
  #3199  
Adrianinkc's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,551
Likes: 0
So I rode with Razor today, and he sends a hello to everyone in the addiction thread.
Adrianinkc is offline  
Old 04-17-11 | 08:05 PM
  #3200  
Velo Vol's Avatar
VFL For Life
Titanium Club Membership
20 Anniversary
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,017
Likes: 2,412
From: Knoxville, TN

Bikes: Velo Volmobile

Originally Posted by RUOkie
I did that today VV, the wind was so bad, it went right back into me. All over my arm. meh.
I didn't have a wind excuse; I just took a bad angle. Maybe I should get some rollers to practice on.
Velo Vol is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.