Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 15405344)

Speaking of those two ,I think actually it's a good idea you're getting that Scott bike, that way when you're Doing one of your gigs, and they end up running you out of town on a rail, you will be use to the feeling!

Originally Posted by dstrong (Post 15405227)

When you first started singing, I thought I heard a little James Blunt in your voice.

Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 15405362)

Give me a day or two, it's really rather convoluted. I had a Les Paul Standard Plus I think, but they have so many models. This is what I found: those are cheaper Gibson USA guitars; i.e., they retail on the street for $1500-$2500 or so (so, no, they're not real cheap). They generally pale in comparison to the Les Paul Historics (Gibson Custom Shop) which range on the street from $3000 for a plain top guitar to $5000-$6000 for a flamey 1959 Historic (R9) or 1960 Historic (R0). The Historics are more accurate to the originals, the Gibson USA guitars tend to be weight relieved (semi hollow). But they can be great guitars, although some of them come with the Burstbucker Pro pickups, which I hated. The Classic 57s are better pickups. You should go to the Guitar Center in Paramus and ask them there, they could also show you the guitars. Any price you get on the guitar there: be aware that Alto Music in Airmont or Middletown is typically $300-$500 cheaper, but Guitar Center will match their pricing. Harder also because Noah needs a lefty.

Originally Posted by gsteinb (Post 15405379)

He's bought most of his stuff from Alto (Suffern), but being a lefty it's really hard to 'try' stuff out. There's a bunch of left-hand stuff at the music zoo on L.I. so we make take a drive.

This is the one he has now

http://www.amazon.com/Gibson-Les-Pau.../dp/B001AK5GSA

Originally Posted by gsteinb (Post 15405462)

He wants a good guitar at him mom's and by me. He's got some money put away, and a Martin to sell that he doesn't really like (dreadnought). Mostly it's a n+1 situation.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 15405581)

Coasting needs a primer on Star Trek....

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 15405619)

wut

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 15405634)

and coasting didn't get it.

Originally Posted by RollCNY (Post 15404797)

I have had 130-150 mile days on the old Romin, but it broke, and warranty replacement got me the Romin EVO. So if its close enough to the old one, I know my toocus can take it. The Selle Italia is stylish, but totally unknown.

On the randonneuring front, I have wanted to try it for a bit, and I have no concerns up to the 300k level. 400 will be a challenge, and I can't figure out why I should be interested in a 600. Time will tell though. Surviving it would be a good indicator of how foolish my "Circle New York State in 10 Days" plan is.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 15405800)

The Trouble With Tribbles is a classic, in the original Star Trek nonsense. I think drug use helped me get through those episodes.

Originally Posted by TampaRaleigh (Post 15400099)

I'm a little late... but I found a 928 made for Canadian winters.
http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/928_truck_i.jpg

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 15405792)

300K is the gateway drug, as far as I'm concerned. It gives one a taste of timed distance, without destroying yourself. 400K is the one that will clue you in to whether or not it's your cup of tea. The 600K is the one where you learn if you can actually be happy on the bike for a whole day. Many choose to catch a nap in there somewhere. I can't imagine doing 250 miles, napping for a few hours, and then doing another 120. Riding straight through was my only option. One of the club guys did the P-B-P in 47 hours, and he was hallucinating towards the end. It sounds intriguing.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 15405792)

300K is the gateway drug, as far as I'm concerned. It gives one a taste of timed distance, without destroying yourself. 400K is the one that will clue you in to whether or not it's your cup of tea. The 600K is the one where you learn if you can actually be happy on the bike for a whole day. Many choose to catch a nap in there somewhere. I can't imagine doing 250 miles, napping for a few hours, and then doing another 120. Riding straight through was my only option. One of the club guys did the P-B-P in 47 hours, and he was hallucinating towards the end. It sounds intriguing.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 15405792)

300K is the gateway drug, as far as I'm concerned. It gives one a taste of timed distance, without destroying yourself. 400K is the one that will clue you in to whether or not it's your cup of tea. The 600K is the one where you learn if you can actually be happy on the bike for a whole day. Many choose to catch a nap in there somewhere. I can't imagine doing 250 miles, napping for a few hours, and then doing another 120. Riding straight through was my only option. One of the club guys did the P-B-P in 47 hours, and he was hallucinating towards the end. It sounds intriguing.

Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 15406384)

Anyone who rides over 111 miles in a day needs to be institutionalized, unless they are getting paid to race that distance, and even then it's marginal.