Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15055379)

This place, with a 14 month granddaughter

Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 15055405)

And they call ME grandpa.

Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 15055400)

All you need is a vocalist..hey how about...:notamused::notamused::notamused::notamused:

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15055421)

Naaaah, old and fat is out, gotta be young and skinny.

Originally Posted by runwiththewind (Post 15055302)

I stopped into a bike store yesterday after someone from the group I rode with recommended this place. I use to walk my Whippet near the tennis courts. One of the players owned a tennis store. Turns out he also opened a bike store next to the tennis store. His retina was detached so he could no longer play tennis - he got into cycling. They charge $35 for a tune-up, $55 for racing. My spokes are corraded. Said it's from the humidity. The only think that might have caused the corrosion is when I stored my belongings in my cousin's garage including my bike. It's been indoors since '96. I have a 1990 Multi Track Trek 720.

Do you think I should get a tune-up vs. racing or should I leave well enough alone? He said he can remove the corrosion. He recommended the racing. What is the difference between the two tune-ups? I have no plans to do any century's ever.

Originally Posted by runwiththewind (Post 15055425)

Never mind, I just took a look at their website. They sell only Cervelo so I'm thinking they must be good for tune-ups.

$25 Chem-Free drivetrain cleaning
Includes thorough cleaning, and lubrication of drivetrain and related components (i.e. chain, chain, cassette, derailleurs)


$35 Whole Bike cleaning
Includes a Chem-Free drive-train cleaning, and a thorough cleaning of the entire bike (i.e. frame, fork, and wheels)


$35 Basic Tune-Up
Adjustment of Brakes, Shifters, Derail. True wheels on bike. Safety check of all components, tighten where needed. Lube chain, and applicable components. Wipe down bike


$55 Race Tune-Up
Includes all items in Basic Tune-Up, plus: Chem-Free drive-train cleaning, cables lubed, frame polished.

Originally Posted by runwiththewind (Post 15055425)

Never mind, I just took a look at their website. They sell only Cervelo so I'm thinking they must be good for tune-ups.

$25 Chem-Free drivetrain cleaning
Includes thorough cleaning, and lubrication of drivetrain and related components (i.e. chain, chain, cassette, derailleurs)


$35 Whole Bike cleaning
Includes a Chem-Free drive-train cleaning, and a thorough cleaning of the entire bike (i.e. frame, fork, and wheels)


$35 Basic Tune-Up
Adjustment of Brakes, Shifters, Derail. True wheels on bike. Safety check of all components, tighten where needed. Lube chain, and applicable components. Wipe down bike


$55 Race Tune-Up
Includes all items in Basic Tune-Up, plus: Chem-Free drive-train cleaning, cables lubed, frame polished.

Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 15055317)

I'm busy.

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15055434)

People pay $35 to have their bikes cleaned? There are some lazy ass cyclists out there.

Originally Posted by runwiththewind (Post 15055437)

I don't think you were invited, the post was intended for me.:(

Originally Posted by runwiththewind (Post 15055437)

I don't think you were invited, the post was intended for me.:(

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15055452)

,
I do, I even do more than that. Okay, the cleaning, wipe down drivechain stuff I do after all but the driest rides. Anything more goes to the shop. I have neither the time nor the inclination to do it myself. Now when in college I would do all my own work, but since med school, residency in surgery and the work world, what time I have goes into riding, not caring for the bikes. My day starts at 4 am and on a good day I am home by 5-6 pm, a bad day 7-8 pm. Every day. I do have all weekends off now so those days are open for riding . If I can get 2 mid week rides of 1.5 hrs each then I am doing really good. Usually ride every friday-sunday period.

Originally Posted by runwiththewind (Post 15055575)

Another question - I bought the Bell Wireless Cyclocomputer. Do you recommend wireless or wire?

Originally Posted by runwiththewind (Post 15055302)

My spokes are corraded. Said it's from the humidity. The only think that might have caused the corrosion is when I stored my belongings in my cousin's garage including my bike. It's been indoors since '96. I have a 1990 Multi Track Trek 720.

Do you think I should get a tune-up vs. racing or should I leave well enough alone? He said he can remove the corrosion. He recommended the racing. What is the difference between the two tune-ups? I have no plans to do any century's ever.

Originally Posted by Nachoman (Post 15055630)

http://imageshack.us/a/img134/7046/img2188am3.jpg


Wireless looks cleaner but wired can look okay if you do it right.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15054956)

Incorrect.

Cats are obligate carnivores. They may eat other things, on occasion, but their intestinal tract is not adapted to processing what is consumed. They eat grass, for fiber perhaps but again no absorption or breakdown of the product occurs.
Dogs on the other hand, in nature as a wolf, will eat almost nothing but prey, meat, but they are not obligate carnivores, they can eat other materials and their GI tract can handle it. They , dogs, enjoy any food except citrusy material.
Our dogs love bread, apple, banana, melon, grapes, meat, potato, lettuce. The list goes on.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15055124)

OMG- you ate BAMBI?

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15055125)

What next, Thumper?

Originally Posted by RollCNY (Post 15054545)

Question for the folks with cyclocross bikes: do you notice the higher bottom bracket? Looks like many models have 2" less Bob drop. I was looking at CX frames as a light tourer but worry that will push me way on top of the ride, especially looking at 60 cm frames. Do you guys notice any difference?

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15055669)

I see my church is starting a weight loss support group in January. I wonder what kind of response I would get if I showed up?

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 15055781)

Note to God: "Dear Lord, I apologize for thinking unkind thoughts. Sure the door is wide open. Sure he's asking for it. Sure these opportunities don't come along every day. Nonetheless, I will not succumb to the snark. Thanks for the strength. Peace out!"

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15055463)

Guess that's one of the things about being poor, I couldn't imagine paying someone for something I can do in a few minutes. Bike cleaning isn't even offered in my area. Maybe I should start a new bike washing business. :D