Update on Upgrades (Photo Heavy)
04-08-14, 12:19 PM
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04-08-14, 12:22 PM
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Nice upgrades!
04-08-14, 01:27 PM
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I have posted in the weekend ride reports, pictures of you on your bike and my century rides that I have done. I don't race, so I cant post about that. I'm not going to create my own thread about a 25 mile Saturday morning bike ride. If that is the perception that I give, then I would imagine the majority of everyone should be looked at in the same way, no? I can understand posting pictures and stories if I went on an amazing trip to Europe and did a riding tour, but I dont and wont ever do something like that. I'm not trying to sound defensive, I'm just trying to get a better understand on where you are coming from and how I can not give that perception in the future. My previous job did not allow me any time to ride and my current job is keeping me just as busy. I dont get a lot of personal time to ride with the work and family, but that doesn't mean I dont still enjoy upgrading parts to have a nice bike. Its not to say that my bike is nicer than anyone else's, it is simply for personal satisfaction. I enjoy looking at nice bikes, especially those who take the time to plan out their upgrades.
Just saying.
04-08-14, 02:03 PM
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But hey, Thanks for just saying and trying to dictate when you think I can and cant ride. Appreciate that.
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04-08-14, 02:04 PM
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04-08-14, 02:06 PM
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04-08-14, 02:19 PM
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False. I cant go ride once I have my kids because I cant leave them alone. I have to get my kids as soon as I get home from work. If my kids are home and playing with each other, I can do whatever I want with my bike or forum.
But hey, Thanks for just saying and trying to dictate when you think I can and cant ride. Appreciate that.
But hey, Thanks for just saying and trying to dictate when you think I can and cant ride. Appreciate that.
Or maybe a nice carbon tag-a-long for the kids.
04-08-14, 02:31 PM
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Has little merit, mostly attitude. How do you not see the correlation between chippy comments like this and the flak you receive?
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04-08-14, 03:40 PM
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I know I know. I get sucked in
04-08-14, 04:11 PM
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False. I cant go ride once I have my kids because I cant leave them alone. I have to get my kids as soon as I get home from work. If my kids are home and playing with each other, I can do whatever I want with my bike or forum.
But hey, Thanks for just saying and trying to dictate when you think I can and cant ride. Appreciate that.
But hey, Thanks for just saying and trying to dictate when you think I can and cant ride. Appreciate that.
The issue only comes once they (a) burn the house down, (b) mutilate each other, or (c) child welfare stops by.
04-08-14, 04:35 PM
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Haha, I work enough already. I'm just cheap. I think I'd rather just pay $2600 for them and not have another job to report to.
04-08-14, 04:39 PM
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I LIKE IT! I never thought of that lol
04-08-14, 04:39 PM
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04-08-14, 04:42 PM
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chastise me, please...
04-08-14, 04:44 PM
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Well I enjoyed looking at your build,very nice,and it's amazing we're on a bike forum and other guys(zym whatever)is obviously jealous.I belong to a supra forum and guys routinely start threads as they build their cars and other members offer encouragement,advise ( if asked for) and praise for the final result.Here you're afraid to show any one anything you get for your hobby because you'll be attacked by those that are supposed to be fellow cyclists with like interests.I just finished my (Bucket Build)and no way I'd put it on the forum.
04-08-14, 04:59 PM
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Well I enjoyed looking at your build,very nice,and it's amazing we're on a bike forum and other guys(zym whatever)is obviously jealous.I belong to a supra forum and guys routinely start threads as they build their cars and other members offer encouragement,advise ( if asked for) and praise for the final result.Here you're afraid to show any one anything you get for your hobby because you'll be attacked by those that are supposed to be fellow cyclists with like interests.I just finished my (Bucket Build)and no way I'd put it on the forum.
@bianchi10 is mostly merciless on the Hot or Not thread, so for him to take ribbing here, especially the light hearted stuff that is being said, is par for the course. And for him to say stop stop, this isn't fair because it isn't the other stupid thread is silly. It is like a member of the Spanish Inquisition asking you to turn down the thermostat because they are warm when they visit.
If you want to see brutal ribbing, go to the Spacing and Punctuation Forum. You would not like it there.
04-08-14, 05:01 PM
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Well I enjoyed looking at your build,very nice,and it's amazing we're on a bike forum and other guys(zym whatever)is obviously jealous.I belong to a supra forum and guys routinely start threads as they build their cars and other members offer encouragement,advise ( if asked for) and praise for the final result.Here you're afraid to show any one anything you get for your hobby because you'll be attacked by those that are supposed to be fellow cyclists with like interests.I just finished my (Bucket Build)and no way I'd put it on the forum.
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04-08-14, 05:07 PM
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Nonsense.
@bianchi10 is mostly merciless on the Hot or Not thread, so for him to take ribbing here, especially the light hearted stuff that is being said, is par for the course. And for him to say stop stop, this isn't fair because it isn't the other stupid thread is silly. It is like a member of the Spanish Inquisition asking you to turn down the thermostat because they are warm when they visit.
If you want to see brutal ribbing, go to the Spacing and Punctuation Forum. You would not like it there.
@bianchi10 is mostly merciless on the Hot or Not thread, so for him to take ribbing here, especially the light hearted stuff that is being said, is par for the course. And for him to say stop stop, this isn't fair because it isn't the other stupid thread is silly. It is like a member of the Spanish Inquisition asking you to turn down the thermostat because they are warm when they visit.
If you want to see brutal ribbing, go to the Spacing and Punctuation Forum. You would not like it there.
04-08-14, 05:21 PM
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Trying so hard to bite my tongue. Other than a couple occasions of the obviously ridiculously looking bikes, I rarely attack anyone. I have always been CONSISTENT in what I find appealing and what I Personally like. It is my opinion and thats what half of this forum is. I'm not saying stop stop, its not fair. I'm just amazed at the amount of negative comments is all. Maybe some of you think I have it coming to me. You are entitled to you opinion. I'm not gonna change your thoughts about me.
I'll take this thread as a learning experience for the future.
I'll take this thread as a learning experience for the future.
04-08-14, 05:28 PM
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Maybe it's time for a mountain bike...
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I am not meaning any jab at you, @bianchi10, but you are the poster child for "the other thread". Nothing wrong with that, but the internuts has a memory.
And Sam, the punctuation and spacing comment was a poke at the people that go nuts over post legibility and grammar and format. Those folks go mad like a shark feeding frenzy.
And Sam, the punctuation and spacing comment was a poke at the people that go nuts over post legibility and grammar and format. Those folks go mad like a shark feeding frenzy.