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04-09-11 | 01:44 PM
#2226
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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Bikes: Cannondale CAAD 9, Specialized Transition, Specialized Fate, Specialized Crux
04-09-11 | 01:44 PM
#2227
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,099
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From: Madison, WI
So I was fixing up a mountain bike at the local co-op. I'd swapped out a wheel with a bent rim, and noticed the old cogs were really worn in places. Then I noticed the chain wouldn't engage with more than 4 or 5 teeth of the crank at a time, and the same with the cogs on the replacement wheel. The chain had stretched a full quarter inch over 12". I didn't know that was even possible. 
04-09-11 | 01:46 PM
#2228
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,875
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Bikes: Cannondale CAAD 9, Specialized Transition, Specialized Fate, Specialized Crux
I'm going to be honest, and I don't care if I offend the Limey Tea Drinker.... I'm sick of and don't care about "The Wedding."
04-09-11 | 01:53 PM
#2229
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Bikes: Cannondale CAAD 9, Specialized Transition, Specialized Fate, Specialized Crux
Sweet! The last few times I've gone to swim the pool has been overrun.
I just ordered the Total Immersion DVD. I'm interested to see what it is all about. Also, wetsuit arrived today. It's really, really tight. Possibly too tight, but I can move my arms without problem. The "core stabilizer" keeps the midsection taut. Jury is out.
I just ordered the Total Immersion DVD. I'm interested to see what it is all about. Also, wetsuit arrived today. It's really, really tight. Possibly too tight, but I can move my arms without problem. The "core stabilizer" keeps the midsection taut. Jury is out.
04-09-11 | 01:55 PM
#2230
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,828
Likes: 6,197
From: Adrift
Bikes: Have two wheels
Just returned from my Saturday morning suffer-fest. 48 miles, 3600'. 71 degrees when I left at 9:30, 90 when I returned 3 1/2 hours later. Super windy and my ride boxes the compass...so no long periods with tailwinds.
In other news...Gianni is still missing and hopes are fading that he will return. He was a very special cat and we miss him.
In other news...Gianni is still missing and hopes are fading that he will return. He was a very special cat and we miss him.
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I'm not sick but I'm not well.
04-09-11 | 01:57 PM
#2231
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,828
Likes: 6,197
From: Adrift
Bikes: Have two wheels
04-09-11 | 01:58 PM
#2232
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Posts: 58,828
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From: Adrift
Bikes: Have two wheels
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Originally Posted by HarveyD
I'm not sick but I'm not well.
04-09-11 | 02:00 PM
#2233
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Posts: 14,723
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Bikes: Cervélo S2
PSIMETs Facebook posting just encouraged me to throw a bike lock in my bag for the Du tomorrow.
04-09-11 | 02:01 PM
#2234
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Posts: 14,723
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Bikes: Cervélo S2
I hate waiting for it to dip below 94 so I can go for a ride.
04-09-11 | 02:33 PM
#2235
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,828
Likes: 6,197
From: Adrift
Bikes: Have two wheels
Went to the LBS to get some tools. They are having their 1st anniversary sale. It was packed with people; two bike fittings going on (tri bikes). It was so packed with stuff and people I actually had a hard time getting to the tool section.
It's nice to see that.
It's nice to see that.
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Originally Posted by HarveyD
I'm not sick but I'm not well.
Last edited by rjones28; 04-09-11 at 02:41 PM. Reason: missing word
04-09-11 | 02:39 PM
#2236
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,342
Likes: 8,487
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
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04-09-11 | 03:19 PM
#2237
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,875
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Bikes: Cannondale CAAD 9, Specialized Transition, Specialized Fate, Specialized Crux
04-09-11 | 03:21 PM
#2238
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
04-09-11 | 03:34 PM
#2239
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Posts: 14,723
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Bikes: Cervélo S2
Rjones, did they have this? Seat post clamp + bottle opener.
04-09-11 | 03:38 PM
#2240
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
04-09-11 | 03:54 PM
#2241
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,792
Likes: 11,008
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
04-09-11 | 03:57 PM
#2242
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,792
Likes: 11,008
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
04-09-11 | 04:14 PM
#2243
Mostly Harmless
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Posts: 58,828
Likes: 6,197
From: Adrift
Bikes: Have two wheels
04-09-11 | 04:32 PM
#2244
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
I rode 3 40+ mile bike rides today, for a grand total of 123.41miles for today. A new daily record for me, destroying my past record, by 19miles. Also destroying my feet, and ass. I'm trying to work on my endurance. This should help. Also I'm at 251.85 miles for the week.
04-09-11 | 04:34 PM
#2245
Riding
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,909
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From: Bend, Oregon
Bikes: Motobecane Fantom Cross Pro; Motobecane Nemesis Pro
You guys suck. It's been overcast and coooold for the past few days here. Plus I'm developing a negative association between my junk and riding my bike.
04-09-11 | 04:41 PM
#2246
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,792
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From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
Happy junk and happy junk miles on the commutes next week!
04-09-11 | 04:52 PM
#2247
Banned
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Bikes: 2011 Cervelo S2, 2001Trek USPS 5200, 06 Cervelo P3 Alum, 1999 Schwinn Pro Stock BMX, 1987 Schwinn Traveler
It was in the 40's on my first two rides. The first one I did in complete darkness as well at midnight. Finished it up with a flat front tire at the end of my street. If i must flat, I'll take that.
04-09-11 | 05:11 PM
#2248
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Bikes: Cannondale CAAD 9, Specialized Transition, Specialized Fate, Specialized Crux
04-09-11 | 05:11 PM
#2249
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04-09-11 | 05:13 PM
#2250
Throw the stick!!!!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 18,150
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From: Charleston, WV
Bikes: GMC Denali
I rode 3 40+ mile bike rides today, for a grand total of 123.41miles for today. A new daily record for me, destroying my past record, by 19miles. Also destroying my feet, and ass. I'm trying to work on my endurance. This should help. Also I'm at 251.85 miles for the week.
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