A few updates, etc
07-19-11, 07:09 PM
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A few updates, etc
Hey guys,
I felt compelled to post here since both of my threads were closed for probably good reason. Anyways, I got a new road saddle, a white Endzone/Velo one from eBay. It's a bit stiffer but I feel it does a very nice job for the less than 20.00 I spent on it. I have nearly 400 miles on the fuji so far, about 13,400 burnt calories, and 1400 fat calories burned. I have to say I quite enjoy riding the bike in complete silence and all the gears working. The roads have gotten a little better since I have experience avoiding traffic, etc. It seems like the addage is true that where you look you will go. I think that's why cars are always nearly clipping me is because they are watching me and not the road in front, so they curve towards me. I found that to be true when I just stood there trying to attact attention at the side of the road, a few cars geared my way and then went back in teh middle. So I try to avoid that by just looking straight and down on my pathway.
I felt compelled to post here since both of my threads were closed for probably good reason. Anyways, I got a new road saddle, a white Endzone/Velo one from eBay. It's a bit stiffer but I feel it does a very nice job for the less than 20.00 I spent on it. I have nearly 400 miles on the fuji so far, about 13,400 burnt calories, and 1400 fat calories burned. I have to say I quite enjoy riding the bike in complete silence and all the gears working. The roads have gotten a little better since I have experience avoiding traffic, etc. It seems like the addage is true that where you look you will go. I think that's why cars are always nearly clipping me is because they are watching me and not the road in front, so they curve towards me. I found that to be true when I just stood there trying to attact attention at the side of the road, a few cars geared my way and then went back in teh middle. So I try to avoid that by just looking straight and down on my pathway.
07-19-11, 07:25 PM
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07-19-11, 07:28 PM
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Hey guys,
I felt compelled to post here since both of my threads were closed for probably good reason. Anyways, I got a new road saddle, a white Endzone/Velo one from eBay. It's a bit stiffer but I feel it does a very nice job for the less than 20.00 I spent on it. I have nearly 400 miles on the fuji so far, about 13,400 burnt calories, and 1400 fat calories burned. I have to say I quite enjoy riding the bike in complete silence and all the gears working. The roads have gotten a little better since I have experience avoiding traffic, etc. It seems like the addage is true that where you look you will go. I think that's why cars are always nearly clipping me is because they are watching me and not the road in front, so they curve towards me. I found that to be true when I just stood there trying to attact attention at the side of the road, a few cars geared my way and then went back in teh middle. So I try to avoid that by just looking straight and down on my pathway.
I felt compelled to post here since both of my threads were closed for probably good reason. Anyways, I got a new road saddle, a white Endzone/Velo one from eBay. It's a bit stiffer but I feel it does a very nice job for the less than 20.00 I spent on it. I have nearly 400 miles on the fuji so far, about 13,400 burnt calories, and 1400 fat calories burned. I have to say I quite enjoy riding the bike in complete silence and all the gears working. The roads have gotten a little better since I have experience avoiding traffic, etc. It seems like the addage is true that where you look you will go. I think that's why cars are always nearly clipping me is because they are watching me and not the road in front, so they curve towards me. I found that to be true when I just stood there trying to attact attention at the side of the road, a few cars geared my way and then went back in teh middle. So I try to avoid that by just looking straight and down on my pathway.
Dude , whatever works for ya.. but please stop the stupid posting.. lemme edit this post and FTFY...
Hey guys,
got a new saddle. Been riding hard. Traffic sucks but I lost some weight. Just checkin in.
got a new saddle. Been riding hard. Traffic sucks but I lost some weight. Just checkin in.
peace
07-19-11, 07:31 PM
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If you can dodge a car....you can dodge a ball!!!!
07-19-11, 08:10 PM
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so you didn't raise the $90 you needed for your triathalon? Any road races coming up? Did you find a group ride sponsored by your lbs?
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07-19-11, 08:14 PM
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I would have given this boy 90$ to see him in a tri...all he had to do was ask..
07-19-11, 09:00 PM
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Different writing style, but the spirit is still there.
Which persona is this?
Which persona is this?
07-19-11, 09:05 PM
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07-19-11, 09:09 PM
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This thread better turn into something substantive, pronto.
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07-19-11, 09:15 PM
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I vote for the lock.
07-19-11, 09:27 PM
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07-20-11, 04:56 AM
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It does appear that Justin discovered the magic of capital letters. Or is that capitol? I can never remember.
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07-20-11, 06:47 AM
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Hey guys,
I felt compelled to post here since both of my threads were closed for probably good reason. Anyways, I got a new road saddle, a white Endzone/Velo one from eBay. It's a bit stiffer but I feel it does a very nice job for the less than 20.00 I spent on it. I have nearly 400 miles on the fuji so far, about 13,400 burnt calories, and 1400 fat calories burned. I have to say I quite enjoy riding the bike in complete silence and all the gears working. The roads have gotten a little better since I have experience avoiding traffic, etc. It seems like the addage is true that where you look you will go. I think that's why cars are always nearly clipping me is because they are watching me and not the road in front, so they curve towards me. I found that to be true when I just stood there trying to attact attention at the side of the road, a few cars geared my way and then went back in teh middle. So I try to avoid that by just looking straight and down on my pathway.
I felt compelled to post here since both of my threads were closed for probably good reason. Anyways, I got a new road saddle, a white Endzone/Velo one from eBay. It's a bit stiffer but I feel it does a very nice job for the less than 20.00 I spent on it. I have nearly 400 miles on the fuji so far, about 13,400 burnt calories, and 1400 fat calories burned. I have to say I quite enjoy riding the bike in complete silence and all the gears working. The roads have gotten a little better since I have experience avoiding traffic, etc. It seems like the addage is true that where you look you will go. I think that's why cars are always nearly clipping me is because they are watching me and not the road in front, so they curve towards me. I found that to be true when I just stood there trying to attact attention at the side of the road, a few cars geared my way and then went back in teh middle. So I try to avoid that by just looking straight and down on my pathway.
Maybe the drivers of those cars were BF members...
07-20-11, 07:01 AM
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No worse than half the other threads around here .... yet.
ps ... adage
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07-20-11, 07:44 AM
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lol nice
07-20-11, 07:52 AM
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Justin - you should buy this. On sale for $300.
https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp?...ajor=8&minor=1
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