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Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,648
Posted By MotorToad

Almost underwater! ...

Almost underwater!
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,648
Posted By MotorToad

HDR is the caps lock of photography! :)

HDR is the caps lock of photography! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 10:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,986
Posted By MotorToad

^this! :D

^this! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 12:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,509
Posted By MotorToad

I like that 105 bike, and I wouldn't think you...

I like that 105 bike, and I wouldn't think you were dumb for buying it. For a first time buyer the security of being able to ride the bike before you buy it, and having an LBS to back it up is worth...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,648
Posted By MotorToad

520584520585 Most of the water on Earth! I...

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Most of the water on Earth! I pedalled my fat ass over the hill from San Jose to Santa Cruz. We had some beers and took the bus back! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 12:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,986
Posted By MotorToad

Bikes aren't better, riders are. Unless it makes...

Bikes aren't better, riders are. Unless it makes a difference to your paycheck, choose whichever. Paint, LBS experience, or closeout price are legitimate reasons to pick one over the other.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-16, 12:12 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,039
Posted By MotorToad

How have the wheels been working out? Every once...

How have the wheels been working out? Every once in a while, for no good reason at all, I peruse the cheap carbon wheels on amazon but I've been too afraid to actually put money towards them. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,366
Posted By MotorToad

Maybe we could leave your bike in the garage with...

Maybe we could leave your bike in the garage with my crabon Synapse for a couple weeks and see if we get a litter of Synapse Six13s. Then we'll know the truth. =]
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-16, 12:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,421
Posted By MotorToad

I researched this pretty heavily a few years ago...

I researched this pretty heavily a few years ago for a Death Valley moto camping trip. In my [and others'] opinion, the best waterproof P&Ss are Olympus. I say 'waterproof' because if you're used to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-16, 10:30 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,457
Posted By MotorToad

**** a bunch of people that shun a n00b instead...

**** a bunch of people that shun a n00b instead of trying to help him.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-16, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By MotorToad

Most brands won't allow shipping, so you'll have...

Most brands won't allow shipping, so you'll have to use your phone or your feet. goride | Close-Outs (http://www.goridebicycles.com/goride/?page_id=412) is local to me and the only place I've seen...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-16, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By MotorToad

I like the Defy, and it was on the short list...

I like the Defy, and it was on the short list when I bought my Synapse. The other leading contender was a closeout '14 BMC GranFondo, similarly specced and priced with Tiagra. It rode marvelously!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-16, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,260
Posted By MotorToad

Fortunately it's the front wheel, so it only sees...

Fortunately it's the front wheel, so it only sees use when I land the wheelies. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-16, 01:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,375
Posted By MotorToad

Two bicycle pumps off amazon.crap The second one...

Two bicycle pumps off amazon.crap The second one is a Schwinn brand, fits presta and schrader, and seems to work okay... except that where the pressure gauge should be there's just blank plastic....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,260
Posted By MotorToad

506582506583506584506585 I sure hope this...

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I sure hope this qualifies. My old Centurion kitted for downtown drunkbiking. Bars from Performance Bikes closeout, stem firmly rusted in place, cranks from my late '80s...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-16, 11:57 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,457
Posted By MotorToad

What is this tripe? Are we going to stand for...

What is this tripe? Are we going to stand for having sound advice on bikeforums? I THINK NOT! :-D

I'm not sure I could go back to toe clips, but I spent many years in them getting odd looks from...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-16, 06:48 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,457
Posted By MotorToad

Mine does! When the 2 pounds make a difference to...

Mine does! When the 2 pounds make a difference to my paycheck and I have a guy in the pits that catches the bike when I jump off of it I'll take the sidestand off. :) My dirt bikes have sidestands,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-16, 12:13 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,457
Posted By MotorToad

I'd love to find a sidestand I could fit to my...

I'd love to find a sidestand I could fit to my crabon Synapse. Not having one on a vehicle that can't support itself is stupid.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-16, 12:47 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,430
Posted By MotorToad

"Mechanical doping."

"Mechanical doping."
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,812
Posted By MotorToad

The cheapie, but very bright, headlight I have on...

The cheapie, but very bright, headlight I have on my drunkbike that I ride around town at night goes to full-bright blinky mode when I turn it off and it bothers the hell out of me for the eighth of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-16, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 684,252
Posted By MotorToad

I just found my first ever pair of cycling...

I just found my first ever pair of cycling shorts, circa 1989. nfi how I still own these.
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Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-15, 04:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,904
Posted By MotorToad

One thing I haven't seen mentioned (I haven't...

One thing I haven't seen mentioned (I haven't read the thread carefully after it deteriorated into off-topic arguments) is a newer style of comfort/performance bike. I rode road from birth until the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,253
Posted By MotorToad

The 5-year thing is because the EPS that absorbs...

The 5-year thing is because the EPS that absorbs shock is supposed to break down, but I don't know what it is that breaks it down. UV? Ozone? Scotch-encrusted sweat from hangover rides? I've never...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-15, 12:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,371
Posted By MotorToad

I guess it was "dry." I didn't ask. :) I know it...

I guess it was "dry." I didn't ask. :) I know it wasn't enough to kill me! There was definitely some venom, though; My foot swelled so much the skin hurt, and my ankle was bigger around than my knee.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-21-15, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,371
Posted By MotorToad

It was a copperhead, but they're basically the...

It was a copperhead, but they're basically the same family. I walked about a mile to get out of the woods and went to the ER where they looked at me and prescribed pain meds (that I couldn't afford)....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-21-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,371
Posted By MotorToad

I started riding in north Florida where the...

I started riding in north Florida where the trails are tight and snakes are common. If you have a chance to avoid one, obviously that's the best tactic, but when I rounded a corner and there's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,700
Posted By MotorToad

There's always another group to ride with. :) ...

There's always another group to ride with. :)

I'm looking at those Scirrocos on wiggle.com for $228 and I certainly can't see a reason not to buy them, but I don't know squadoosh about them. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-15, 10:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,836
Posted By MotorToad

*RARE* Biomega MN02 Bonanza Bicycle by Marc...

*RARE* Biomega MN02 Bonanza Bicycle by Marc Newson Bike (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/5337922265.html) wat
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-15, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,039
Posted By MotorToad

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8jSgBtxM2Ds/Vmh...

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Not a very good picture of the bike itself, but you can see how out of round the wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-15, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,414
Posted By MotorToad

Well, look at that. I've been trying to...

Well, look at that.

I've been trying to find out what mine is for the four years I've owned it. It's even less original than that now. Another seat, flat bars, new (ha!) Exige Biopace crank from...
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