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Forum: Rides and Races
06-21-07, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,115
Views: 49,043
Posted By zempf

Given what Throating Thursdays COULD be.. that's...

Given what Throating Thursdays COULD be.. that's not so bad.
Forum: Rides and Races
06-21-07, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2,115
Views: 49,043
Posted By zempf

I have been far too lazy for far too long & feel...

I have been far too lazy for far too long & feel like getting on the bike this evening -- Thursdays are still Thrashin', right?
Forum: Rides and Races
06-21-07, 08:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,617
Posted By zempf

How likely would I be to find a partner if I just...

How likely would I be to find a partner if I just show up for this?
Forum: Rides and Races
06-13-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,617
Posted By zempf

I'm slow as ****, but if anyone's desperate for a...

I'm slow as ****, but if anyone's desperate for a partner I'd be into riding. Otherwise, you need volunteers to sit at checkpoints & harass people or anything?
Forum: Rides and Races
06-13-07, 08:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,705
Posted By zempf

Yeah, it's not actually that far to the shore. If...

Yeah, it's not actually that far to the shore. If you look at the course (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=369136) (that's last year's), it zig-zags a bunch to add miles. Also, it's actually 78 miles...
Forum: Rides and Races
06-13-07, 07:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,705
Posted By zempf

If you're doing the whole 150, you ride back on...

If you're doing the whole 150, you ride back on Sunday. Otherwise there's a bus or something. As far as getting back from the starting point somewhere in Cherry Hill, good question. I think a bunch...
Forum: Rides and Races
06-12-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,705
Posted By zempf

As an innocent bystander, I would like to request...

As an innocent bystander, I would like to request no Lee Greenwood this year, please. At the end of the ride last year, I was tired, I was sweaty, I smelled bad, AND I had to hear that damn song. It...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-06, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,661
Posted By zempf

I've seen that around Philly a couple of times...

I've seen that around Philly a couple of times now. Just looked like a regular roadie->fixie conversion, sans brakes.. & then I saw the dude coast. I did a double take on that one, then I got out of...
Forum: Rides and Races
10-19-06, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,115
Views: 49,043
Posted By zempf

Chance of showers & thunderstorms between 8pm &...

Chance of showers & thunderstorms between 8pm & 2am tonight: 90%. Yuck.
Forum: Rides and Races
10-18-06, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2,115
Views: 49,043
Posted By zempf

I am down with this at 6, oh yes. Or whatever...

I am down with this at 6, oh yes. Or whatever time, really.
Forum: Rides and Races
10-13-06, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2,115
Views: 49,043
Posted By zempf

I would like to second this. Chimay sounds...

I would like to second this. Chimay sounds awesome to me right now, in fact. Must not start drinking at 4.
Forum: Rides and Races
10-13-06, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2,115
Views: 49,043
Posted By zempf

All I'm going to say is that you missed out on...

All I'm going to say is that you missed out on some delicious 23oz Yuenglings at Oscar's. It was fun, I'd be into making bikes & beer a regular event (not to diss the long ride or anything of course...
Forum: Rides and Races
10-12-06, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,115
Views: 49,043
Posted By zempf

I will third the motion for beer.

I will third the motion for beer.
Forum: Rides and Races
10-12-06, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2,115
Views: 49,043
Posted By zempf

I'll be there tonight. We'll see if I don't get...

I'll be there tonight. We'll see if I don't get dropped by everyone halfway through the long ride like I usually do. Supposed to be a balmy 43 tonight, oh boy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-06, 05:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,384
Posted By zempf

I took second, which I will attribute to my mad...

I took second, which I will attribute to my mad rock-paper-scissors skillz. Was also helped by my endless trivia knowledge, which was good since I am apparently slow as **** on a bike (I think I was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-06, 07:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,611
Posted By zempf

This bugs the hell out of me. The thing that also...

This bugs the hell out of me. The thing that also sucks, of course, is when you're walking & some dude's biking on the sidewalk.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,393
Posted By zempf

I'd get my girlfriend to teach me to knit for...

I'd get my girlfriend to teach me to knit for some homebrew hefeweizen. That sounds awesome.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-06, 01:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,384
Posted By zempf

Philly Holy Grail race

Any of you guys going out to this tomorrow? I haven't done a race in Philly besides the 6/6/6 one in which I got royally smoked by all (but had fun). One assumes the same will happen tomorrow, but...
Forum: Northeast
09-27-06, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,819
Posted By zempf

I think I'm going to head up from Philly, but I'm...

I think I'm going to head up from Philly, but I'm also curious if it's going to be more like a giant garage sale or like a bunch of brand new stuff.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-06, 01:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By zempf

Oh, and a suicide conversion's when you try to...

Oh, and a suicide conversion's when you try to put a cog on a non-fixed hub. So like, spin the cog on there REAL TIGHT, put some Loctite or something on it, and cross your fingers every time you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-06, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By zempf

That looks similar to the Fuji Royale I converted...

That looks similar to the Fuji Royale I converted -- it'll be nice & clean-looking once you get it converted cause you can take off the ziptie things (?) holding on the cables. The dropouts should be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-06, 01:17 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 5,407
Posted By zempf

I think the girl & I are driving up, but if any...

I think the girl & I are driving up, but if any of you biking there need stuff hauled back & I can fit it in a Jetta, let me know. Trying to find a frame for her that weighs less than her current...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-06, 05:01 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,722
Posted By zempf

A friend had one & loved it & I was thinking...

A friend had one & loved it & I was thinking about trying it out when I realized the POS tenspeed I'd gotten for free from a friend's basement (a Huffy no less) somehow had a flip-flop hub on it....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 10:25 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

I mapped out the route (well, Saturday's route)...

I mapped out the route (well, Saturday's route) on GMaps a while back, if anyone's interested in reliving the fun -- http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=369136.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

Gives you another 3144 pedals, for a grand total...

Gives you another 3144 pedals, for a grand total of 125,776.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 10:14 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

I get 122,632 pedals for you, then (156 miles *...

I get 122,632 pedals for you, then (156 miles * 5280 feet/mile * 12 inches/foot / number of gear inches, if my math is right).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

As usual, Sheldon Brown to the rescue --...

As usual, Sheldon Brown to the rescue -- http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 09:58 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

Also, based on running 72.6 gear inches for 156...

Also, based on running 72.6 gear inches for 156 miles, I figured I pedaled 136,145 times this weekend.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 08:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

As this blurry picture will attest, you guys...

As this blurry picture will attest, you guys missed out.

http://frantic.org/IMG_2932.jpg

Note that the sign proclaims him to be "Paul Big Bear." Indeed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 08:29 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

That killed me, I gotta say. I cannot believe how...

That killed me, I gotta say. I cannot believe how awful the music was at pretty much every rest stop. Also, don't know if you guys went & got spaghetti on the boardwalk at the end of day one, but the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 08:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

Were you the dudes with the I <heart> DC shirts...

Were you the dudes with the I <heart> DC shirts on? If so, I saw you guys hopping curbs & skidding & stuff at the last rest stop of day two, when I was about ready to fall over. That made me feel...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-06, 09:30 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

Bleh.. weather.gov still says 30% chance of...

Bleh.. weather.gov still says 30% chance of showers on Saturday, so I'm going to hold out hope that it's not going to be drizzling on all of us the whole way out there. Might have to get a plastic...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-06, 12:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,866
Posted By zempf

My girlfriend & I are going, though we were too...

My girlfriend & I are going, though we were too lazy/cheap to get a hotel at the shore & are going to stay at her parents' place. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the tuxedo shirts (though...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-06, 10:21 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,941
Posted By zempf

Ah yeah, I've seen most of you guys before on the...

Ah yeah, I've seen most of you guys before on the Thursday night rides. I'll keep an eye out for the tuxedo shirts among the sea of Lycra.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-06, 09:22 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,941
Posted By zempf

While there's a Philly thread up on the front...

While there's a Philly thread up on the front page.. any of you guys doing the MS 150 City to Shore thing this year? My girlfriend & I are doing it & I'm wondering if I'm going to see anyone else out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-06, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 681
Posted By zempf

That was fun, thanks for putting on a great race....

That was fun, thanks for putting on a great race. I and my sad slow ass got whupped by pretty much everyone (let's just say I came in close enough to last that I don't want to think too much about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-06, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 681
Posted By zempf

Bring the usual bag/lock/etc?

Bring the usual bag/lock/etc?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-06, 02:16 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,113
Posted By zempf

I'm doing it, though I don't know if I'd describe...

I'm doing it, though I don't know if I'd describe myself as suicidally ballsy. Maybe life-enjoyingly timid? I dunno. Either way, I have two wheels & a desire to tear around town stupidly, that should...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-06, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By zempf

I'd be up for this, though I've only lived here...

I'd be up for this, though I've only lived here for 3 weeks & don't have too many meaningful places to share just yet. But I've got beer, so that's something.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-06, 11:11 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,842
Posted By zempf

Having ridden around Boston a couple of months...

Having ridden around Boston a couple of months ago, my first thought is that I'm going to get really damn lost if I do this. The streets in that town drive me nuts. On the plus side, that means if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-06, 12:26 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,113
Posted By zempf

I am a new Philadelphian (moved here about a week...

I am a new Philadelphian (moved here about a week ago) & am definitely looking forward to this. Do you bring a partner, or are you just going to pair people up randomly?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-06, 01:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,193
Posted By zempf

What'd you use for the padding on the shoulder...

What'd you use for the padding on the shoulder strap? I made a DIY bag myself (nowhere near as nice looking, unfortunately) & found that the cheapo batting I bought to pad it went flat very fast.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,742
Posted By zempf

Speaking of moving to Philly, my girlfriend & I...

Speaking of moving to Philly, my girlfriend & I will be moving there in early May/late April. You have any contact info for that Neighborhood Bike Works thing? That sounds kinda cool & would probably...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-05, 11:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,508
Posted By zempf

43x16, for the odd number of skid spots.

43x16, for the odd number of skid spots.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-05, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By zempf

Go as a shower like Daniel-san in Karate Kid. As...

Go as a shower like Daniel-san in Karate Kid. As a bonus, the shower curtain will look nice billowing behind you while you ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-05, 07:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,509
Posted By zempf

On a related topic, I've noticed that I feel far...

On a related topic, I've noticed that I feel far drunker after riding home than I do immediately after I leave the bar. Like I'll be in "somewhat tipsy" mode when I get on the bike & end up in "wow...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-05, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By zempf

There's pictures of a medium Baileyworks SuperPro...

There's pictures of a medium Baileyworks SuperPro in this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=120893). I think the L & XL are the same thing just.. bigger.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-05, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 38,783
Posted By zempf

I Cast Magic Missile!

I Cast Magic Missile!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-05, 11:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,174
Posted By zempf

http://www.secure.sciencecompany.com/thesciencecom...

http://www.secure.sciencecompany.com/thesciencecompany/images/chems/nc1248n.gif

I'm so helpful.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-05, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 38,783
Posted By zempf

Yeah, I think we've talked on the Monday rides a...

Yeah, I think we've talked on the Monday rides a few times (though I wasn't there this week.. ****ing flu). My name's Mike, I ride a gunmetal gray (rattlecanned) POS conversion. I'm a pretty good...
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