Bike Forums - Addiction XIX

I do not want to ruin my tennis racket.

Oh noes! A landslide on the mighty Cherohala Skyway (where I do a century ride). They better have it fixed by spring.

I'm still not used to the earthquakes here. There was one yesterday and I couldn't be sure if it was one or just a heavy vehicle trundling by. It lasted quite a long time, several seconds.

Velo Vol

01-19-13 08:52 PM

wut

Both the writing and the subject matter of this sexual assault story. How do the first two sentences get past an editor?

coasting

01-19-13 08:56 PM

Hey Velo

As a news hound, is any newspaper too small for you to read? Local news bores me.

rjones28

01-19-13 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15176206)

wut

Both the writing and the subject matter of this sexual assault story. How do the first two sentences get past an editor?

Oh boy.

Velo Vol

01-19-13 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 15176221)

Hey Velo

As a news hound, is any newspaper too small for you to read? Local news bores me.

Outside the local news, I generally don't read such articles unless someone brings it to my attention (Twitter, ******, etc.).

coasting

01-19-13 09:03 PM

I've decided to use people's names more in conversation. It makes them feel more familiar and at ease. Am I right, velo?

Mike F

01-19-13 09:07 PM

Eal Weaver Died. He got thrown out of more games (82) than the Padres won last year (76).

RollCNY

01-19-13 09:08 PM

Nothing arrived for the new build, so no progress this weekend. Was hoping it would be done. I really can't blame the broken fork because my Ribble box is still in transit. And I'll get nothing Monday. Thanks MLK.

coasting

01-19-13 09:14 PM

Ribble is good. I've bought stuff from them. It's amazing how these online bike retailers are doing so well even in bad economy and a terrible retail sector in the UK. I read that Wiggle is run by a former CEO of ASDA which is Walmart in the UK. To give up a big job like that for an online bike shop speaks volumes.

sbxx1985

01-19-13 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 15174123)

This place is not the place to find sympathy unless you are a dog.

Pull yourself together.

coasting adds this.

RollCNY

01-19-13 09:21 PM

I have ordered from them several times. They usually beat items shipped from the west coast.

Should I have started that with, "So, coasting, ...". I really want to follow decorum. :thumb:

WhyFi

01-19-13 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15176206)

wut

Both the writing and the subject matter of this sexual assault story. How do the first two sentences get past an editor?

"I smelled his body and I remember it turning my stomach.” Not the best way to be remembered.

Dannihilator

01-19-13 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike F (Post 15176262)

Eal Weaver Died. He got thrown out of more games (82) than the Padres won last year (76).

So did Stan Musial

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/88...al-dies-age-92

Velo Vol

01-19-13 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coasting (Post 15176245)

I've decided to use people's names more in conversation. It makes them feel more familiar and at ease. Am I right, velo?

Why yes, coasting.

Funny, I was riding with a guy this afternoon (first ride I've done with another person in weeks). Along the way I asked him a question. He interjected my name in a sentence so loudly (almost yelling) it's as if he had this same thought.

Mike F

01-19-13 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannihilator (Post 15176366)

So did Stan Musial

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/88...al-dies-age-92

Dang :(

rjones28

01-19-13 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15176402)

So, Velo Vol, was your coversation anything like this?

ls01	01-19-13 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 15175006)

Bush?

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Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 15175010)

Foreman?

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Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 15175011)

washington?

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Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 15175016)

Clooney?

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Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 15175359)

Jetson.

Of the jungle?

Dannihilator

01-19-13 10:09 PM

Jefferson?

ls01	01-19-13 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15175559)

How often is it too cold to run?

Always.

rjones28

01-19-13 10:14 PM

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FlcDn3HNDW...rides+bike.jpg

ls01	01-19-13 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Herbie53 (Post 15175686)

Red is much better than force IMO. I have Force on the race bike and a new set of cables helped, but it still is not as sure as the Red.

The shorter throw makes it easier to get used to the downshifts. I still occasionally overshift the Force (two cogs) when I only want one. Does not happen on the Red.

Get the new yaw front derailluer, its a bit more tricky to set up for Force shifters but well worth the upgrade for Force. Front shifting on my Force bike is just as nice as on the new '13 Red bike which is magical. I love the new Red with its 0 trim front shifting. I can run the entire cassette on either ring up front. Its bad ass.

ls01	01-19-13 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 15175753)

So I realised I was starting my posts with "so" far too often. It's like I'm treating this place like a stand up stage.

Thatsashame

patentcad

01-19-13 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coasting (Post 15176245)

I've decided to use people's names more in conversation. It makes them feel more familiar and at ease. Am I right, velo?

Bite me Fredly.

Soloist Assassin

01-20-13 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 15175702)

I'd have to ride Red, it probably is much better.

Weight is utterly meaningless. Once you're down in the 16 lb range, you're close enough for rock n roll. It's just a fixation of velo morons like Solo.

Incorrect. I rode my 15.Xlbs bike today, and it is okay, but it sucks compared to this:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...08614828_n.jpg
I only wish it was still that light. It sits at 13.06lbs now with Yaw FD, and a 25mm rear tire.

patentcad

01-20-13 04:59 AM

Meaningless.

Much like half your rantings.

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