Originally Posted by bampilot06

I really wish I could turn that part of the brain off when I drive. It really is apparent when I am on the interstate. No matter how fast I am going if someone passes me I instantly feel slow.

Originally Posted by indyfabz

Poor kitty had a relapse. Took him to a different vet. X-ray shows he has a stone in his urethra. I have to get him Rx food tomorrow. At least he got more pain meds.

Originally Posted by indyfabz

The wind is really whipping. I am the only one in the Philly office today. All that screams "veal chop" for dinner.

Originally Posted by abshipp

Just got back from a quick ride.

It was balaclava weather. I do not own a balaclava.

Velo Vol note hydration:

Originally Posted by bampilot06

so underneath my bottom bracket it says my frame is 54 cm. However when I measure from the crank bolt to the top where the seat post slides into the frame I get 22.5 inches, 57 cm. I feel like I’m doing something wrong.

And this was more because I was bored than anything.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

Road frame sizes typically reference the top tube (or effective top tube) length.

Originally Posted by datlas

You sure about that?

I think it references seat tube. Sometimes to center not top though.

Originally Posted by bampilot06

I thought it was always seat tube? I’m thinking about experimenting with a new stem mentioned in another thread. If I increase my reach I think I can move my seat forward. It will still be above the bars but it won’t look as bad and might be more comfortable.

Originally Posted by LAJ

Yep, unless you look at oddness like Pinarello or DeRosa. If they measured seat tube, compact frames would be somewhat strange numbers.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol

Did rjones28 head down I-81 to experience some real winter in Tennessee?

Originally Posted by Heathpack

We are in Arroyo Grande (ie the central coast of CA) for a dog event on Sunday.

I snuck in a little ride today on a beautiful Feb day. Then did dog stuff with the dogz. Nosework practice followed by free style crittering.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

We received an Edible Arrangement from my wife's coworkers yesterday. It's a good thing - I've been able to hit my RDA of chocolate covered fruit the last couple days. Whew.

Originally Posted by berner

The happiest people on the planet are the Swiss and they eat the most chocolate.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize

While building a bike for a guest who arrives next week, I harvested a crankset from one of my more frequent riders. And what to my wondering eyes should appear? They are mis-matched. 170 nds/ 172.5 ds. Could that be why my hips were all akimbo a few weeks ago?

Originally Posted by abshipp

Interesting note from my ride yesterday:

I rode this exact same route on Monday on my 33lb Trek 710. It took 40 minutes 12 seconds according to Strava.

So that's a big, heavy bike with wide tires that doesn't really inspire super spirited riding. Definitely a bike you sit and spin on rather than get out of the saddle and hammer.

Yesterday I took my Super Le Tour 12.2, it's got light-ish wheels with 28mm tires, pretty quick geometry, and really loves it when you get out of the saddle. So, naturally, I thought that I could smash that 40:12 time from earlier in the week.

I was actually slower by about a minute So maybe its just me that's slow, not the bike.

I'm blaming stopping to take that picture.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

PSA: installing handlebars with internal cables and hydro hoses is a PITA.

These better look friggin' awesome.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize

News from the front.
i have lightning fast internet here in the city.
Question from the front.
It has quickly become clear that applying grease to seatposts, stems, and threads is an unknown practice here. I currently have three bikes laying on their sides out in the gravel, soaking ine of the pedals in brake fluid. The question is this though. The back wheels of these mtbs are solid axle, and the front, qr. Is it an allowed practice to lightly grease the rear axle before re& applying the nut? I'm finding myself greasing bottle boss screws.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

I'm sure that I've mentioned it before but, growing up, my family treated soda like water. I very, very rarely drink it now, and the only stuff that we have in the house is a pack of Pepsi mini cans for when my dad visits because... duh, he doesn't drink water. Now, if you think that's absurd, consider that the pack of mini cans in the fridge is a couple years old, not because my dad hasn't visited, but because he's taken to traveling with his own supply of water Pepsi in the car.

Originally Posted by rjones28

I don't see why not. And I dab grease on bottle boss screws all the time.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol

I hope you're happy.

Originally Posted by datlas

You sure about that?

I think it references seat tube. Sometimes to center not top though.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

Odd. I can't get to page 192.

edit: unless I make a post. Weird.

Originally Posted by datlas

Mrs datlas suggested we get a rug for our bedroom.

I suggested a rug would really tie the room together.

#TheDudeAbides

Originally Posted by WhyFi

I'm sure that I've mentioned it before but, growing up, my family treated soda like water. I very, very rarely drink it now, and the only stuff that we have in the house is a pack of Pepsi mini cans for when my dad visits because... duh, he doesn't drink water. Now, if you think that's absurd, consider that the pack of mini cans in the fridge is a couple years old, not because my dad hasn't visited, but because he's taken to traveling with his own supply of water Pepsi in the car.

Originally Posted by datlas

Mrs datlas suggested we get a rug for our bedroom.

I suggested a rug would really tie the room together.

#TheDudeAbides

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets

Some posts must've been removed. I think that's what causes the page issue anyways.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets

We have glass bottles of Pepsi in the fridge.

#glassisclass

Originally Posted by bampilot06

Pepsi was invented in New Bern North Carolina, They have a little pepsi museum there. It’s about the size of a one bed room apartment.