are you new to nyc? do you like hip hop? if so check out hot97, their heavy rotation list isn't that large but they get all the singles usually before the internet, it's a mecca if you're a pop hip hop junkie(i am)

I went for a ride for the first time in a week yesterday (stupid flu..) and also did my first successful trackstand.

I got so excited that I tried it a second time and fell down in front of a car. Good thing the light still had time..

I rescued an old Ross frame some time ago. I was sitting against a street sign with a rusty chain, hanging derailleur and no wheels or bars. Clearly no one wanted it. Yesterday I removed the smaller chainring and repacked the BB bearings. Then I really looked at it and realized that it's like a 57cm or so frame. The problem: I'm 5'7". I was going to build it up as my "under $100" bike, but since it is much too large I think I'm going to get rid of it. Lame.

Take it to the Bike Kitchen. They could use it.

nah. i've been living here for going on 10 yrs. almost an honorary new yorker in my book. but i've been cycling heavily for the past year and a half. that incident was just funny to me.

but i listen to hot97 when i'm stuck in a cube truck going someplace. that and 103.5 for a little rock.

I confess that this is my very first post on BF after lurking for a few weeks. : D

Nothing wrong with that. Welcome to the forums.

Thanks!

Reviving this thread because I like it.

My confessions:
- I HATE the phrase "pull the trigger" when used in place of "purchase." It seriously just irks me, can't explain it. Like nails on chalkboard. Guess it's a pet peeve?
- I hate unwrapped drops, and risers with tape instead of grips.
- I sent my brand new Godzilla frame to get powdercoated immediately after it arrived, despite the high quality paint job. Sorry Toyo!
- I have a trick fork but I can't do barspins yet. Sad face.
- I spend too much money for aesthetics.. I make it fit my budget by eating horribly and never going out to shows/cafes/society.
- I'm the only girl I know who never wears makeup or expensive jewelry. All my money is spent on bills and bike parts and my closest friends are my dogs. I love my life.

I ride a fixie because I can't afford a car.

"when this product drops" "I'm currently rocking this" "Available at a similar pricepoint" "The red is my favorite colorway"

Hypebeast lives on through SSFG :/

my confession...i kinda really dont like the word "fixie"

i hate the phrase "come to jesus" it bothers me in ways i can't explain

Almost twins! I don't wear any jewelry, expensive or not, and my closest friends are my cats haha. But most of my money gets spent on food. I ****ing love food. Eating is a hobby, right? (My cats eat super well too. Orijen, EVO, and raw meat from Whole Foods lol).

I'm extremely critical of ugly bikes (99% of bikes I see IRL), but usually only in my head.

Me too, but I always scold myself by noting that at least they are out riding.

I couldn't ride a bike until I was nine.

Nine, people!

i want a roadie now

The reason i ride with straps or clips is because im an idiot. I tend to fall and be stupid so im afraid of the straps caging me in when i eat poop if i mess up

Rock on, fellow sqrls! I have to admit, I do love makeup and jewelry (although most of my jewelry is costume or from the thrift store). But it's only recently that I have enough $$ to spend on those things AND still have enough for bikes and other stuff. And I read too many fashion blogs and bike blogs which always makes me want to spend more money. Getting old sucks sometimes, but not having to live paycheck to paycheck is nice.

My bike is too big for me, I need to buy a shorter quill stem but can't find any around 70mm that aren't too pricey.

I feel less safe when I wear my helmet.

You must be beautiful!!

I need to stop looking at friends of friends on FB, especially those Westsiders Hairnet's always hanging out with because I keep ****ing falling in love.

I know, so many pretty girls out here and I never had the nerve to ask any of them out :rolleyes: It's really a bummer that one I continually have an crush on is ten years older than I am.

I feel like a push over because I shortened the ride I hosted and quit the climb because the other riders were being wimps, even though I posted the damn route

I think I must have the dreaded N+1 disease - bought two more frames this week because they were my size and think I will build them up :(.

And I like listening to Romanian pop music :o.

having a ***** is curse