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Dannihilator 01-09-14 10:54 PM

I hit 198 rpm on the trainer on wednesday, that sucked holding that for a minute.

LesterOfPuppets 01-09-14 11:07 PM


Originally Posted by Dannihilator (Post 16398285)
I hit 198 rpm on the trainer on wednesday, that sucked holding that for a minute.

Dang, that's spinny!

LesterOfPuppets 01-09-14 11:08 PM

Sad bridge news came my way today.

Multnomah Falls Bridge is closed cuz big hole from falling rock :(

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...97099368_n.jpg

truckstop 01-09-14 11:59 PM


Originally Posted by Ramona_W (Post 16398263)
Aw, tell your husband he can bite me. What a crock of crap! You start in the classroom this fall, right? And in the meantime you've taken on learning this new thing that seems as if it could be physically as well as mentally taxing, at least during the getting the hang of things part, *and* you already have customers lined up so this isn't some pie in the sky dream you've decided to pursue but it sounds like that could be both good and bad pressure. And on top of all that you're having to deal with this sort of BS from him? Sister, if you ask me, you're seriously overemployed right now.

to be fair, he's being supportive of the leather thing. he doesn't like the unpredictable nature of freelancing (he doesn't like anything he can't control.) so he doesn't consider it a job. i've got about 60-70 hours worth of freelance work outside of the leather thing to complete before the end of next week, and i have to spend all day wednesday and thursday in an orientation for instructors for the school.

i don't have anything lined up for the week after next, so i can sleep then. :twitchy:

3alarmer 01-10-14 12:19 AM


Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 16398080)

I did a search on ultra race tires, the above is what came up. wtf is wrong with this place? child forums? really?

http://gifatron.com/wp-content/uploa...its_a_trap.gif

Dannihilator 01-10-14 12:26 AM


Originally Posted by truckstop (Post 16398362)
to be fair, he's being supportive of the leather thing. he doesn't like the unpredictable nature of freelancing (he doesn't like anything he can't control.) so he doesn't consider it a job. i've got about 60-70 hours worth of freelance work outside of the leather thing to complete before the end of next week, and i have to spend all day wednesday and thursday in an orientation for instructors for the school.

i don't have anything lined up for the week after next, so i can sleep then. :twitchy:

It most certainly is a job, a fairly hard job at that.

coasting 01-10-14 12:40 AM

I don't understand why some people think doing your own business is equivalent to being unemployed. Truckstop, I'm with you on this one.

I have just been reviewing my current situation and looking at what I have, I am more busy than if I were doing the same thing but as an employee. I have 10 projects live and the most I ever had as an employee was 6. These 10 clients include 3 that an employer would rip off my arm to get signed up. Yet some people accuse me of being unemployed. I mean....what gives!

LAJ 01-10-14 06:47 AM

Top of the Morning, coasting!

LAJ 01-10-14 07:03 AM


Originally Posted by Dannihilator (Post 16398285)
I hit 198 rpm on the trainer on wednesday, that sucked holding that for a minute.

That's smokin'.

datlas 01-10-14 07:22 AM

Tomorrow is the first Saturday in almost a month where I don't have to work and can ride with my club.

Sadly, the weather looks like it will be a washout.

coasting 01-10-14 08:38 AM


Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 16398667)
Top of the Morning, coasting!

g'day.

datlas 01-10-14 09:04 AM


Originally Posted by coasting (Post 16398843)
g'day.

Isn't it pretty much bedtime??

RUOkie 01-10-14 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by Ramona_W (Post 16398263)
Aw, tell your husband he can bite me. What a crock of crap! You start in the classroom this fall, right? And in the meantime you've taken on learning this new thing that seems as if it could be physically as well as mentally taxing, at least during the getting the hang of things part, *and* you already have customers lined up so this isn't some pie in the sky dream you've decided to pursue but it sounds like that could be both good and bad pressure. And on top of all that you're having to deal with this sort of BS from him? Sister, if you ask me, you're seriously overemployed right now.

qft

coasting 01-10-14 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by datlas (Post 16398934)
Isn't it pretty much bedtime??

i'm pumping my tyres for tomorrows ride

Dannihilator 01-10-14 09:57 AM

Wow, the weatherman screwed this forecast up.

datlas 01-10-14 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by Dannihilator (Post 16399063)
Wow, the weatherman screwed this forecast up.

Yes. We had snow earlier and now sleet/freeing rain. Nasty.

LAJ 01-10-14 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by Dannihilator (Post 16399063)
Wow, the weatherman screwed this forecast up.

It's more surprising when they get it correct.

rjones28 01-10-14 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by coasting (Post 16398407)
I don't understand why some people think doing your own business is equivalent to being unemployed. Truckstop, I'm with you on this one.

I have just been reviewing my current situation and looking at what I have, I am more busy than if I were doing the same thing but as an employee. I have 10 projects live and the most I ever had as an employee was 6. These 10 clients include 3 that an employer would rip off my arm to get signed up. Yet some people accuse me of being unemployed. I mean....what gives!

It took a while to train my family and friends to understand that just because my office was in my house it doesn't mean that I'm not at work.

coasting 01-10-14 11:01 AM

so how much difference does 10 mm make on the stem length? i'm not uncomfortable on my current bike but i can't help noticing that when i go back to london the bike i have there is very comfy from the get go. i think the frame is 55cm top tube and the one here is 56. so is that 10 mm really that telling?

LAJ 01-10-14 11:03 AM

Top tube, head tube height/saddle to bar drop. Many things play into it, but 10mm can be just the difference between good, and perfect.

coasting 01-10-14 11:07 AM


Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 16399271)
Top tube, head tube height/saddle to bar drop. Many things play into it, but 10mm can be just the difference between good, and perfect.

i would not swap the stem if it wasn't for the fact that i might change my fork because of my fear of the creaking there. maybe I should do both at the same time.

LAJ 01-10-14 11:11 AM

Pulling the bearings out, wiping them down, then giving a very light coat of grease may be all it needs. But, swapping the stem is minor potatoes, and if it actually may improve upon the comfort, I wouldn't wait. Curiosity, and all that. But, I like to tinker.....

RollCNY 01-10-14 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by coasting (Post 16399258)
so how much difference does 10 mm make on the stem length?

.394"

coasting 01-10-14 11:15 AM

by the way, sorry for talking bikes.

2manybikes 01-10-14 11:24 AM

New mittens good enough.

OK for 5h 18 min.
Starting about 30 f ending about 15 f


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