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12-06-14, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,339
Posted By hank0604

****, that's gnarly. But that's a bad experience...

****, that's gnarly. But that's a bad experience with a crummy mechanic, not a bad experience with carbon.
12-06-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,153
Posted By hank0604

Thanks for all the input y'all. Unfortunately...

Thanks for all the input y'all. Unfortunately this happened sometime around 1:00 am, no witnesses or anything, and the driver took off, so I'm footing the bill.

i guess the thing to do now is to...
12-05-14, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,153
Posted By hank0604

Rethread a crank arm? Possible? Worth it?

So, my bike got run over by a car recently (thankfully, it was locked up and I was nowhere in range), and I've gotten over my grieving and have started assessing the damage. What at first looked like...
12-04-14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,286
Posted By hank0604

How twitchy is the Rum Runner? I'm looking for a...

How twitchy is the Rum Runner? I'm looking for a budget steel frame to replace my 722ts, and the Rum Runner seems to be an option, but the geometry seems like it'll be a lot twitchier. Also, thinking...
12-03-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

So who's making good, budget steel frames these...

So who's making good, budget steel frames these days? I haven't really followed things for a couple years, and City-Grounds looks filthy with garbage framesets. So far, I've been looking at Rum...
12-03-14, 03:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,480
Posted By hank0604

Sheldon's theory was that people had an incorrect...

Sheldon's theory was that people had an incorrect idea of how to brake, and used their rear brake much more often than their front. Compounding this was the also erroneous belief that it's super easy...
12-03-14, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Today, I logged in and posted for the first time...

Today, I logged in and posted for the first time in forever, since I'm now bike shopping for the first time since I got my 722 2.5 years ago. Some drunk ******* ran over a set of bike racks on the...
05-31-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

There are several various hornet/yellow jacket...

There are several various hornet/yellow jacket species that could be the pests you had, but those Japanese hornets are the real deal, and any appearance of theirs in these parts would certainly be...
05-30-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Cicadas. Heh. In Louisiana we have snakes that...

Cicadas. Heh. In Louisiana we have snakes that swim up toilets:

320105
05-30-13, 08:26 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

I've been carfree for about 5 years now, and I...

I've been carfree for about 5 years now, and I love it, but if you have to get a motorcycle to go carfree then you probably shouldn't. You can't really do anything with a motorcycle that you can't...
05-29-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,756
Posted By hank0604

I'm ashamed to admit it, but I do like those...

I'm ashamed to admit it, but I do like those movies. I can't wait to take my future children to see F&F 14.

Then later that year we'll go see Taken 11.
05-28-13, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

319758 All this car talk on a bike forum? ...

319758

All this car talk on a bike forum?

Can we please get back to the regularly scheduled programming of kilo tts, clipless vs. clips, and which brakes are best for skidding?
05-28-13, 08:50 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

This weekend I had too much fun. I was actually...

This weekend I had too much fun. I was actually glad to go back to work today, to get a break from all the fun. Went downtown for Mudbug Madness (an annual crawfish festival), and came across this:...
05-24-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,756
Posted By hank0604

Top five holidays: 5. Thanksgiving 4. ...

Top five holidays:

5. Thanksgiving
4. Halloween
3. Labor Day
2. July 4th
1. MEMORIAL DAY!

Have a good holiday weekend everyone. Get out and ride.
05-23-13, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Bet he set a PR for his commute. ...

Bet he set a PR for his commute. #aeroiseverything
05-23-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,756
Posted By hank0604

You and I would be buds for sure.

You and I would be buds for sure.
05-23-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 772,104
Posted By hank0604

Something like that would be wasted on me. I...

Something like that would be wasted on me. I sold my car and quit driving 5 years ago, and have since then become a giant baby about driving fast. I used to love racing around in cars and...
05-21-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Polenta? Oh, you mean grits. Say it with...

Polenta?

Oh, you mean grits. Say it with me, g-r-i-t-s
05-21-13, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Possibly loves and respects Mom too much, expects...

Possibly loves and respects Mom too much, expects other women to live up to her (in his eyes) impossible standard, then gets angry when they can't and acts out as a result?
05-21-13, 02:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,953
Posted By hank0604

In my experience, it has nothing to do with...

In my experience, it has nothing to do with workload, it has to do with sweat and heat. In December I can do three times the exertion that would have me crippled with cramping in August.

And even...
05-21-13, 12:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,953
Posted By hank0604

Guys, he's from Boulder, he's obviously talking...

Guys, he's from Boulder, he's obviously talking about a recently legalized, umm, herbal remedy.

Back on topic, I've always suffered from cramps, and I know--at least in my case--it isn't fitness...
05-21-13, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

I always miss the fireworks.

I always miss the fireworks.
05-21-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,756
Posted By hank0604

A local record store held a "first spin" event...

A local record store held a "first spin" event yesterday for that album, it was pretty awesome.
05-21-13, 09:31 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,756
Posted By hank0604

Top 5 Jackass bikes from the Leader facebook page...

Top 5 Jackass bikes from the Leader facebook page (took two minutes to compile):

318186318187318188318189

I guess this one could technically be jackass bikes 5 and 6, but just pick whichever...
05-20-13, 01:26 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,756
Posted By hank0604

Top five condiments: 1) sriracha 2)...

Top five condiments:

1) sriracha
2) sriracha
3) sriracha
4) sriracha
5) sriracha
05-20-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,756
Posted By hank0604

Favorite Artists (Painters): 1) van Gogh ...

Favorite Artists (Painters):

1) van Gogh
2) Monet
3) Banksy
4) Warhol
5) Picasso

Favorite Artists (Music):
05-20-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,310
Posted By hank0604

Cheaper usually to change to a smaller freewheel....

Cheaper usually to change to a smaller freewheel. Some like the aesthetics better with a larger chainring though.

If you change the freewheel, you'll likely need to shorten the chain. If you...
05-17-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By hank0604

If Ben Franklin were alive today, the saying...

If Ben Franklin were alive today, the saying would be, "The only things certain are death, taxes, and Mark Cavendish winning the bunch sprint"
05-17-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,092,493
Posted By hank0604

317261 From BikeIsland for $35. 46T, same...

317261

From BikeIsland for $35. 46T, same as my current no name crummy chainring. Hoping this ends up being an upgrade. Anyone have this chainring?
05-17-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

You may not miss them, but a large part of the...

You may not miss them, but a large part of the country will, particularly those who don't have internet (yes, those people still exist).

Even with their occasional mistake, I'm still amazed at...
05-17-13, 08:15 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Just don't panic. The only close call I had with...

Just don't panic. The only close call I had with unclipping was because I tried to pull my foot out like I had toe clips, and when that didn't work, I panicked a bit and starting yanking on it...
05-16-13, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Yesterday rode 5 miles in the rain to bar trivia...

Yesterday rode 5 miles in the rain to bar trivia with a buddy and we got second place. Should have gotten first, because the final, deciding question was a geography question, which is by far my...
05-16-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

When I started skateboarding way back when,...

When I started skateboarding way back when, learning to fall properly was important to keeping yourself from breaking. The same when I started judo classes, the first thing they teach you was how to...
05-15-13, 04:15 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Yesterday I: ...

Yesterday I: http://app.strava.com/activities/54244314

Board flat 30 miles.
05-15-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 263,615
Posted By hank0604

I thought about that, and did look and find a...

I thought about that, and did look and find a couple options, but honestly I just don't like eBay. I know a lot of people do and have success, but I just don't enjoy the process.
05-15-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 263,615
Posted By hank0604

So I've got a bunch of parts that I took off my...

So I've got a bunch of parts that I took off my Globe Roll and kept when I threw the frame away (seatpost was siezed, tried everything). So, here's the inventory of what I have that's in good shape:...
05-13-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,724
Posted By hank0604

I guess I don't have a sense of truly lightweight...

I guess I don't have a sense of truly lightweight components then, because I did order the State bars and I don't notice any particular heft to them. They feel sturdy and I think I like the change...
05-10-13, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

I like the new build better.

I like the new build better.
05-10-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,726
Posted By hank0604

Today I decided to get another frame to throw all...

Today I decided to get another frame to throw all my spare parts on, so I'll have two bikes. Having trouble finding a frame though. Need one with a 1" headtube for the fork and headset I already...
05-10-13, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,124,535
Posted By hank0604

And also, I put up with my fair share of grief...

And also, I put up with my fair share of grief from drivers, and I usually do it with a smile and a wave, but if you stop your car and get out of it, well, then...
05-10-13, 08:11 AM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,124,535
Posted By hank0604

I couldn't believe the driver accused him of...

I couldn't believe the driver accused him of riding in the middle of the street. The whole time I was watching I was thinking "he is riding way too close to the door zone, he needs to move left a...
05-09-13, 11:48 AM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,124,535
Posted By hank0604

I want hills. Louisiana is too flat. This...

I want hills. Louisiana is too flat.

This ride: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1564562 is only about a 3 hour drive from my house, so I might try to get a couple people to go with me. I...
05-09-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,690
Posted By hank0604

Another thing to consider is that you are riding...

Another thing to consider is that you are riding singlespeed right now, not fixed, and you really don't have an appreciation for how much you coast now.

When I decided I wanted to go fixed, I...
05-09-13, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By hank0604

Just by you being smart enough to put 2 and 2...

Just by you being smart enough to put 2 and 2 together and not ask the question, I say welcome.
05-06-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,724
Posted By hank0604

I'm building up another frame and am a bit bored...

I'm building up another frame and am a bit bored with my bullhorns, so I was planning to put them on the project and get track drops for my main ride. And honestly, I'm choosing track drops over...
05-06-13, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,724
Posted By hank0604

Hate to bring back a thread this old, but I...

Hate to bring back a thread this old, but I figure that's what the search function is for anyway.

Anyone know anything about the State Pista Bars? I've been wanting track drops, but want to try...
03-28-13, 08:52 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 21,668
Posted By hank0604

Amazing. In a full on sprint in the drops he's...

Amazing. In a full on sprint in the drops he's able to take his hand off the bar and calmly push Sagan back in line.
03-27-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 21,668
Posted By hank0604

I guess this is why you don't swerve around. ...

I guess this is why you don't swerve around.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nt4x3nuzfQ
03-27-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,206
Posted By hank0604

I'm no expert, but I think you may be putting a...

I'm no expert, but I think you may be putting a little too much thought into a 24 mile ride. Sure, it'll be faster riding than you're used to, at least during parts of it. But like someone above...
03-21-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,145
Posted By hank0604

Thanks for the replies. I should say that I'm not...

Thanks for the replies. I should say that I'm not afraid to pull. In the only race I did where I stayed with the pack, it was a small field of 20 or so riders. A few times I found myself at the...
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