**Confession thread**
#1678
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 210
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From: Erie, CO
Bikes: '86 Centurion Elite RS '17 Trek Domane SLR6 Disc '16 Trek Boone 5 '15 Trek Fuel EX 9 '20 Trek Checkpoint SL6
Hmmm...another car fanatic...was on bimmerpost for a couple years until I couldn't handle the stupidity anymore. Started off in a E90 335i and now I'm in a 07 M Coupe. I mainly stick to the track forum on bimmerforums now. I've found it's marginally better, but mainly for E36 chassis. Not too many E9x's on there.
On topic: I let one rip on a rainy ride last summer, and was really afraid I had sharted, but couldn't tell because of the rain...turns out it was a dry one
#1680
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 210
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From: Erie, CO
Bikes: '86 Centurion Elite RS '17 Trek Domane SLR6 Disc '16 Trek Boone 5 '15 Trek Fuel EX 9 '20 Trek Checkpoint SL6
Ok, my previous post was pretty lame. Here's what I am really confessing:
- A few years ago, before I got back into cycling, I threw out my '86 Centurion because I figured it was worthless and no one would want it. I really regret it now.
- I drink way too much soda and am addicted to the caffeine. I make the excuse that diet soda is even worse for me in order to enjoy the sugary stuff.
- I'm a complete wimp when it comes to wind. I hate riding in the wind and use it as an excuse not to ride.
- Last season I was riding up NCAR (a hill ride in Boulder); on the way up passed an older couple (mid 60s); on the way back down, I saw that they had turned around and went back up again. That guilted me into doing it a second time. As I passed them, I pulled alongside and said "you guys really inspired me today, I'm doing this twice." The woman said "Oh this is our 6th time this morning, we're training for the Triple Bypass." ****ing Boulder!
- A few years ago, before I got back into cycling, I threw out my '86 Centurion because I figured it was worthless and no one would want it. I really regret it now.
- I drink way too much soda and am addicted to the caffeine. I make the excuse that diet soda is even worse for me in order to enjoy the sugary stuff.
- I'm a complete wimp when it comes to wind. I hate riding in the wind and use it as an excuse not to ride.
- Last season I was riding up NCAR (a hill ride in Boulder); on the way up passed an older couple (mid 60s); on the way back down, I saw that they had turned around and went back up again. That guilted me into doing it a second time. As I passed them, I pulled alongside and said "you guys really inspired me today, I'm doing this twice." The woman said "Oh this is our 6th time this morning, we're training for the Triple Bypass." ****ing Boulder!
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#1684
Medicinal Cyclist
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,807
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From: Mohawk Valley/Adks, NYS
Bikes: 2003 Klein Q Carbon Race; 2009 Giant OCR-1
#1685
Descends Like Avalanche
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,769
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From: Somewhere between Funkytown and Margaritaville, PA
Bikes: Lynskey R240, Sportive, and a Helix Sport disc model in the works; Eddy Merckx MX Leader; Specialized Rock Hopper Comp (1988!)
- Last season I was riding up NCAR (a hill ride in Boulder); on the way up passed an older couple (mid 60s); on the way back down, I saw that they had turned around and went back up again. That guilted me into doing it a second time. As I passed them, I pulled alongside and said "you guys really inspired me today, I'm doing this twice." The woman said "Oh this is our 6th time this morning, we're training for the Triple Bypass." ****ing Boulder!
Awesome!
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#1689
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Rosena Ranch, Ca.
Bikes: Motobecane Immortal Force
LOL @ Driveway Strava Segment -
The only Strava KOM is an obscure section of my commute that I've done enough times to be able to get all the green lights.
I'm getting extremley annoyed by that Ford ad at the top of the page.
The only Strava KOM is an obscure section of my commute that I've done enough times to be able to get all the green lights.
I'm getting extremley annoyed by that Ford ad at the top of the page.
#1690
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,345
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Bikes: 2014 Specialized Dolce Triple, 1987 Schwinn Tempo, 2012 Windsor Kensington 8
I'm not sure if this is a cycling confession or a video game junkie confession.
#1691
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,391
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From: Memphis TN area
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
#1693
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Bikes: 2012 Motobecane Vent Noir; 2016 Mercier Kilo TT Pro
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#1694
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Bikes: 2012 Motobecane Vent Noir; 2016 Mercier Kilo TT Pro
I love my triple crankset. I've ridden standard double, compact double, and triple, and I like the triple best.
I really like the Sora shifter/brake levers. I could have built my current bike 9 speed but I went with 8 so I could use the Soras.
I use a lot of Tiagra components because I like the word "Tiagra".
Like Gladius, I'm a wind-wimp. It is too often the reason I don't ride.
...
Wow, it feels good to get all that off my chest.
I really like the Sora shifter/brake levers. I could have built my current bike 9 speed but I went with 8 so I could use the Soras.
I use a lot of Tiagra components because I like the word "Tiagra".
Like Gladius, I'm a wind-wimp. It is too often the reason I don't ride.
...
Wow, it feels good to get all that off my chest.
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#1695
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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
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From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
I prefer to work on my bike rather than take it to the LBS. I tell myself that I'm too impatient to wait for the shop to do it. And yet, for months I've had new cables, BB, brake pads, bar tape, etc., sitting in a bin on my workbench, waiting for me to get around to the mid-winter tear-down/rebuild.
#1696
#1697
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: 2010 Litespeed Icon, 1987 Nishiki Olympic 12
#1699
or tarckeemoon, depending
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,017
Likes: 2
From: the pesto of cities
Bikes: Davidson Impulse, Merckx Titanium AX, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road, Cross Check custom build, On-One Il Pomino, Shawver Cycles cross, Zion 737, Mercian Vincitore, Brompton S1L, Charge Juicer
I prefer to work on my bike rather than take it to the LBS. I tell myself that I'm too impatient to wait for the shop to do it. And yet, for months I've had new cables, BB, brake pads, bar tape, etc., sitting in a bin on my workbench, waiting for me to get around to the mid-winter tear-down/rebuild.
I still have a pair of new Kool Stops sitting in the packages for my commuter. It needs new wheels badly enough that I just put some ancient Shimanos on the front. The pads are junk and the rims are almost trashed. I figure I might as well kill both and hope the current setup lasts long enough for me to find out what's up with my future commute (and therefore what wheels to build to replace these).
#1700
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 257
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From: Campbell, CA 95008
Bikes: 2013 Specialized Tarmac SL4 Di2
-- I like wearing spandex. Yes, I know all you men are looking at my ass. I don't give the tiniest $hit.
-- I think guys with shaved legs are sexy, but I think they should be required to shave their pits, too
-- If you don't think we are checking you out in your spandex, you are LYING TO YOURSELVES, and need to do a reality check. We're just sneakier about it.
-- I think guys with shaved legs are sexy, but I think they should be required to shave their pits, too
-- If you don't think we are checking you out in your spandex, you are LYING TO YOURSELVES, and need to do a reality check. We're just sneakier about it.
My confessions:
I took off the dork disk before I bothered to figure out what it was for.
I got into riding again after a 20 year break because of the womens Olympic race in London.
I secretly want to run a tri, but couldn't run to save my life.
I made a wave file of cowbells and put it on my phone to encourage myself.






