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03-04-13, 01:28 AM
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I understand that. but eh... I've volunteered at a community bike store and swapped tyres from various makes. I've never seen a tyre with as little "stretch/clearance" as the Zaffiro. I even cheated by using screw drivers. no luck.
03-04-13, 01:35 AM
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of course I can't really blame the manufacturer... after all, I'm not a bike mechanic. Probably, I'm doing something wrong :/
03-04-13, 04:39 AM
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today i am a sad panda after readining this
https://bicyclemarketingwatch.blogspo...ecialized.html
and this
https://forums.roadbikereview.com/gen...ks-261527.html
old or not i liked specialized products but i am not enjoying what ive read...
https://bicyclemarketingwatch.blogspo...ecialized.html
and this
https://forums.roadbikereview.com/gen...ks-261527.html
old or not i liked specialized products but i am not enjoying what ive read...
03-04-13, 05:00 AM
Ride more
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I know this will seem mediocre to those who bust out 30-50miles a day but...
I rode 5.5mi in 20 minutes, did something that resembled intervals. Then immediately after I ran 1.5 miles in 12 minutes, which is pretty slow for me, but I'm guessing the bike played a factor in that. I hate running
I rode 5.5mi in 20 minutes, did something that resembled intervals. Then immediately after I ran 1.5 miles in 12 minutes, which is pretty slow for me, but I'm guessing the bike played a factor in that. I hate running
03-04-13, 07:25 AM
Your cog is slipping.
03-04-13, 07:57 AM
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What always amazed me about difficult tire installations is that how no one ever mentions using any sort of lubricant to help the process.
I mean, you're trying to slide a piece of rubber onto a piece of aluminum, pretty much anything will work. I use a fast evaporating silicone spray when I'm at my house. If I'm on the road I'll just spit on the rim, it works every time.
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I mean, you're trying to slide a piece of rubber onto a piece of aluminum, pretty much anything will work. I use a fast evaporating silicone spray when I'm at my house. If I'm on the road I'll just spit on the rim, it works every time.
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03-04-13, 08:26 AM
Your cog is slipping.
I typically use a tiny bit of dish or hand soap at the shop.
03-04-13, 09:17 AM
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03-04-13, 09:30 AM
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Yesterday I sold my Canyon (hopefully). The guys going to pick it up and pay for it on Wednesday. In advance of getting that money, I bought a bunch of stuff for my new roadie build today.
03-04-13, 11:38 AM
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Finally got some bike time last night. My dad has his roadie set up on a mag trainer, and since he and I are both right around the same size/measurements, it was comfortable to use his bike. 1.5 hrs in his 80 degree apt. killed me though. So much sweat. But legs feel good today.
03-04-13, 11:43 AM
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While most people won't consider the Kool Stop tire bead jack practical to carry on a ride, it is super-hand to keep at home or in the shop for the occasional blister-inducing tire.
03-04-13, 11:49 AM
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Today I had my first "handcrafted coffee"
Good lord it was amazing.
Good lord it was amazing.
03-04-13, 01:08 PM
Painfully average.
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03-04-13, 02:30 PM
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Today I feel like death. So ****ing sick. Didn't sleep at all last night. Haven't eaten, cause everything comes up instantly.
Missed an econ exam today. We'll see what happens.
7 page paper due tomorrow for American Studies.
Death.
Missed an econ exam today. We'll see what happens.
7 page paper due tomorrow for American Studies.
Death.
03-04-13, 03:10 PM
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My interaction with some customers today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...cpglnNf0#t=84s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...cpglnNf0#t=84s
03-04-13, 03:12 PM
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My interaction with some customers today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...cpglnNf0#t=84s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...cpglnNf0#t=84s
03-04-13, 03:26 PM
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Today I'm back in LA after a long, cold, and largely miserable trip to Philly. As cool as my hometown may be, I'm glad to have my sunshine, peace, and quiet once again. feelsgoodman.jpg
03-04-13, 03:26 PM
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Today insurance is finally trying to inspect my car. Meanwhile I'm getting around in a little rental Sentra and wondering what I'm going to replace the old car with. Right about now I'm hoping for a forester to show up for sale.
03-04-13, 04:25 PM
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today i thought about registering for the NY gran fondo at the end of the month, then i saw it was $280.
screw that noise.
screw that noise.
03-04-13, 04:38 PM
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Wow... Levi's Gran Fondo, one of the bigger ones here in Cali, is $150... I thought that was too steep. $280 is just stupid.
03-04-13, 05:00 PM
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What's that? Italian for "expensive"?
03-04-13, 05:09 PM
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Must be. Lol
edit: just found out the day gets 1 hour of more awesome potential on saturday, sw8
edit: just found out the day gets 1 hour of more awesome potential on saturday, sw8
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