**Confession thread**
05-01-13 | 12:38 PM
#1777
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 972
Likes: 2
From: South Central PA
Bikes: Cannondale Slate 105 and T2 tandem, 2008 Scott Addict R4, Raleigh SC drop bar tandem
That is diabolical and the more I think about that situation, the funnier it gets. I picture someone trying to hurriedly wipe but not knowing if they are clean. Or someone waddling with their pants down and and fumbling to the doorway to find the light switch...Like Clarice Starling but with pants around the ankles.
We are the only tenant on our floor. Other floors have learned this and employees of other companies ride the elevator to our floor to use our bathrooms. My confession, we have a whistle. If you do not respond to the whistle, we turn the lights out when we leave the bathroom, leaving you in a dark stall.
05-02-13 | 07:39 AM
#1779
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,391
Likes: 13
From: Memphis TN area
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
05-02-13 | 11:40 AM
#1786
Banned
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,068
Likes: 0
From: Wherever u see a fred, I am there.
05-03-13 | 12:32 PM
#1792
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 972
Likes: 2
From: South Central PA
Bikes: Cannondale Slate 105 and T2 tandem, 2008 Scott Addict R4, Raleigh SC drop bar tandem
^ Phew, all that reminds me of Chunk! https://youtu.be/Q5UG7ISJfP0
05-03-13 | 12:59 PM
#1793
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,391
Likes: 13
From: Memphis TN area
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
Your high-vis jerseys will make you stand out like crazy to cars. That's the point of them, and I have a lot more confidence on the road when I'm wearing them.
Also I find Strava to be pretty accurate. Just divide the distance traveled by your moving time in minutes, then multiply by 60 to see your average MPH. If you're doing 17 then you're way, WAY better than me as I've only gone about 14 average once, and I've ridden over 1,200 miles in the past year. If you doubt the reported distance traveled, then simply check it against a wired or wireless bike computer. Just make sure the computer is properly set with your actual tire's circumference.
Also I find Strava to be pretty accurate. Just divide the distance traveled by your moving time in minutes, then multiply by 60 to see your average MPH. If you're doing 17 then you're way, WAY better than me as I've only gone about 14 average once, and I've ridden over 1,200 miles in the past year. If you doubt the reported distance traveled, then simply check it against a wired or wireless bike computer. Just make sure the computer is properly set with your actual tire's circumference.
05-03-13 | 01:26 PM
#1794
Banned
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,068
Likes: 0
From: Wherever u see a fred, I am there.
*I will not ride without my hi-vis retina-burning jersey.
*I have a mirrycle STI-mounted mirror- and it does not embarrass me in the least!
*I prefer a low cadence.
*I have a $300 Bikesdirect.com bike...and I'm impressed by it.
*I bought a Klein, just to see what a good bike is like...and I now rarely ride the BD, even though there is no real performance difference.
*I wear street shorts, 'cause, although I like the look of bicycle shorts, I friggin HATE the feel of spandex!
*I ride 100% solo, as I don't like people in general...and tend to like most cyclists even less!
*It's taken me a year and a half to lose 35 lbs. and I can't seem to lose the last 10, despite eating like a bird!
*I spend too much time on this forum, when I should be doing other things.
*I'm not opposed to carbon forks.
*I have a mirrycle STI-mounted mirror- and it does not embarrass me in the least!
*I prefer a low cadence.
*I have a $300 Bikesdirect.com bike...and I'm impressed by it.
*I bought a Klein, just to see what a good bike is like...and I now rarely ride the BD, even though there is no real performance difference.
*I wear street shorts, 'cause, although I like the look of bicycle shorts, I friggin HATE the feel of spandex!
*I ride 100% solo, as I don't like people in general...and tend to like most cyclists even less!
*It's taken me a year and a half to lose 35 lbs. and I can't seem to lose the last 10, despite eating like a bird!
*I spend too much time on this forum, when I should be doing other things.
*I'm not opposed to carbon forks.
05-03-13 | 01:31 PM
#1795
You Know!? For Kids!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,166
Likes: 29
From: Just NW of Richardson Bike Mart
Bikes: '05 Trek 1200 / '90 Trek 8000 / '? Falcon Europa
I like Pcad
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05-03-13 | 01:45 PM
#1799
The Weird Beard
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,554
Likes: 3
From: COS