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03-30-13 | 11:57 AM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,650
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
I got clever last night...I have one of those claw things that I use in my large fish tank to move things around. I took that and went to where I lost the bottle...crawled in a bit enough to reach the bottle and got it! Luckily living in AZ means there's not much junk in the sewer opening. It didn't even look that dirty, just a scuff or two. I'm still soaking it just in case, but I got it!!! Go me!
Today, I have either a food-borne illness, or the flu. No fun.
03-30-13 | 01:05 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,828
Likes: 1
From: West Georgia
Bikes: K2 Mod 5.0 Roadie, Fuji Commuter
03-30-13 | 01:16 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Today some guy wants to give me $100 and a longboard for my Leader. ****ing California, man.
03-30-13 | 02:55 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 22,676
Likes: 2,642
From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Today I took my fixed-gear out of Winter Mode. 
03-30-13 | 03:50 PM
Has Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: Dallas Tx
Got an old Giant roadbike for installing a ceiling fan for someone two houses down. Its in pretty awesome shape. Dont think its worth anything but it looks cool.
03-30-13 | 03:52 PM
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
420 friendly?
03-30-13 | 05:19 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
today i used the cold knob on my shower for the first time since november
59 degrees here, a-****ing-mazing.
59 degrees here, a-****ing-mazing.
03-30-13 | 05:27 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 68
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From: Charlotte, NC
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1997 GT Timberline S/S Conversion
Today I almost finished my GT mountain bike conversion. Went to the Recyclery to find a derailleur hanger for my chain tensioner. I couldn't find the old one and got lucky finding a perfect fit. I think I may have donated it and I ended up buying it back. Anyway, got home, got the chain right, and went to work on the brakes. The last step. I made a stupid mistake. I ran the brake line through the housing for the rear brake to get an idea how much housing I needed and then I laid it down to get a tool. Came back to the housing and cut right through the brake line. Cut it WAY too short. And the bike shops are all closed. I'm hoping that is a common rookie build mistake and not just another sign that a picture of me belongs in the jackass thread.
So close to finishing... But, I got to ride it for the first time with just the front brake. This is my first complete tear down and rebuild. Major rush when you're finished. Feeling very accomplished.
So close to finishing... But, I got to ride it for the first time with just the front brake. This is my first complete tear down and rebuild. Major rush when you're finished. Feeling very accomplished.
03-30-13 | 06:45 PM
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Today I rode dirt.
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
03-30-13 | 07:50 PM
Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 27
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From: CA
Today I bought my first project, I got an old shwinn varsity. It looks to be late 70's or early 80's. I'm new to all this. What parts do I need after I strip the bike down. And what's the best way to get rust off of the frame?
03-30-13 | 08:00 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,899
Likes: 12
From: BANNED.
Navall jelly
03-30-13 | 08:48 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Today I got a friend request on BF. Didn't even know you could do that.
03-30-13 | 08:54 PM
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 171
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From: born in DC, . . . . . . . . . . . raised in MD, living in the OC. . .
Bikes: TREK 2300 carbon Frame|-&-|LEADER 735T
went on a 36mile ride on the fixed'
then got home and sent payment for the following 3...
[h=1]SHIMANO 16 TOOTH FREEWHEEL SF-MX30
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[h=1]two Ultra-light Mountain Bicycle Bike Glass Fiber Water Bottle Holder Cage Rack
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[h=1]PROFILE DESIGN AQUA RACK FIXIE TRIATHLON 2 BOTTLE CAGE HOLDER FOR 27.2 SEATPOST[/h]
then got home and sent payment for the following 3...
[h=1]SHIMANO 16 TOOTH FREEWHEEL SF-MX30
[h=1]two Ultra-light Mountain Bicycle Bike Glass Fiber Water Bottle Holder Cage Rack
[h=1]PROFILE DESIGN AQUA RACK FIXIE TRIATHLON 2 BOTTLE CAGE HOLDER FOR 27.2 SEATPOST[/h]
03-30-13 | 09:48 PM
might be Phil Schwartz
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
From: 5280
Bikes: thats none of your information BF
as boring as my bikes are, I made a pedalroom! also got to ride for the first time in a week and some change
03-30-13 | 10:31 PM
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
Tried to install fenders on the Stumpjumper today, and discovered that I had lost more tools than I thought. What's really frustrating is that they stole my sittin' bucket, which they presumably used to gather up all my stuff.
03-30-13 | 10:38 PM
moving target
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,952
Likes: 156
From: birmingham, al
Bikes: looks like a specialized crux now
hung out at a indy track while a buddy did a century, took pics
03-30-13 | 11:01 PM
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
In Santa Cruz, stpped for dinner. 80 miles to go and I feel great, just getting sleepy.
03-31-13 | 12:06 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: born in DC, . . . . . . . . . . . raised in MD, living in the OC. . .
Bikes: TREK 2300 carbon Frame|-&-|LEADER 735T
03-31-13 | 12:48 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 378
Likes: 0
From: Queens NYC
Bikes: yes
Today I'm in Palm Springs, DJing a friend's wedding. Checking in on BF while waiting on backup/software update.
Sadly no playing bieks on this west coast trip this time, but I did get to take my 1.5-yr-old to Disneyland. He loves trains so the monorail pretty much blew his mind.
Sadly no playing bieks on this west coast trip this time, but I did get to take my 1.5-yr-old to Disneyland. He loves trains so the monorail pretty much blew his mind.
03-31-13 | 08:48 AM
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
Done done done. Holy ****
03-31-13 | 03:31 PM
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,696
Likes: 10,964
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
03-31-13 | 03:32 PM
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,696
Likes: 10,964
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
The sittin' bucket? That's lower than low!