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avner 09-27-11 03:37 PM

Not technically today, but given my day yesterday ended somewhere in the 3am range I'm going to count it anyway.

Work was slow so I got off early. Biked downtown to Wabi Cycles warehouse, picked up my rear wheel which was rebuilt by hand from Richard (yes, its awesome) and chilled there for 30 minutes shooting the **** and learning whatever I could. I picked up a wabi saddle which is an unbranded Velo because the asshatchet that Jdgesus included with the Trek was about to make me kill myself (constantly getting sores and ingrown hairs from the way it fit me.) The Wabi saddle is stupid comfortable for $30. Hit my friend up who lives a few miles away near MacArthur Park, we kicked it at the park and watched some cute lil sqrl doing laps around the lake.

Dipped home to go do some work on my bike. ended up with no tools since I left them at a friends when I went to a party this last weekend and never picked them up, on my way home to Echo Park I ran into a few boys from the 'hood and ended up going to their spot to work on my bike before Monday Night Rehab, see teaser video below
Got a flat, twice changing my wheels, homie I just met let me borrow a sweet wheel, campy hub to a Araya rode awesome. Made it to the start just before the ride took off. Ex girlfriend cock-blocked super hard and got my heated. As we got to the stop told people to kill the light and some kid started talking **** playfully at first. Then it got really serious and he said "if I were being aggressive you'd be on the ground" which lead to an aggressive response. I ended up skidding to a stop and blocking his path when he pulled out a u-lock.

Fight was diverted when someone jumped on me, which confused me considering I was empty handed. As we bounced from the stop a girl borrowing my road bike got a flat, we stopped, fixed it and the ride left. The boys from the 'hood and I decided to skip the train and take the Cahuenga Pass home and we mashed through the Orange Line bus path like beasts, a good 14 mile ride to hollywood, stopped on hollywood and highland to smoke, drink some water and ran into some people getting off the train home. Went to BCD Tofu house and ate then leisurely rode back to Echo Park. Can't complain, the night was god damn awesome

P.S. I also cut a nice sized hole into my hand while shaving off callouses
P.S.S. I'm going to write a nice letter to Richard from Wabi and see if he'd give me an internship or apprenticeship at his shop.

jdgesus 09-27-11 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by avner (Post 13286555)
I picked up a wabi saddle which is an unbranded Velo because the asshatchet that Jdgesus included with the Trek was about to make me kill myself (constantly getting sores and ingrown hairs from the way it fit me.)

:lol:

surprised you rode it for as long as you did

PluperfectArson 09-27-11 04:36 PM

Today I received the Metropolis I ordered from the sale. Tried it on, but I'm going to have to adjust to using a single strap, since I'm so used to normal backpacks (have Ortlieb Messenger Classic atm). It's yellow, purple, and full of awesome. It looks huge on my 5'8" frame, but it's all good. I'll have to try it out a little later when I fill it with **** and head out to Trader Joe's, the library, and the farmers' market.

GeorgeOwnwell 09-27-11 07:23 PM

Since this is my first time on the webz in a little over three days,

Saturday- I wrecked my leader 725 after going through an intersection with a green light and having to dodge a car making a left turn (coming from the opposing direction). I woke up in the E.R a hour later with no memory before going through the intersection. Found out later that I speared a light pole with my right shoulder and neck at ~25.

Sunday- Early morning I had a CT scan and was transfered to ICU. Bleeding from two spots on my brain, fractured collar bone, and I was put on a non oral diet.

Saturday- Had the second CT scan and it came back with positive results. Contacted the police about my bike, and they had no report.

Monday- contacted police again hoping something turned up. Finally got off of the non oral diet after 40 hours and was moved to the floor. I was discharged from the hospital around 6 pm.

Tuesday- Spent the previous night and morning sleeping and then filed a police report for my bike and an insurance claim and spent the day eating and recovering.


It was a really long weekend, but I am glad I made it out in as good of shape as I did. Now I'm searcing for a new bike to fill the hole in my heart...

homebrewk 09-27-11 07:27 PM

Dude... that sucks. Get better soon!

Dannihilator 09-27-11 07:31 PM

That is horrible, heal up.

GeorgeOwnwell 09-27-11 07:34 PM

Forgot the most important part, WEAR A HELMET.

No, I wasn't wearing one... I know..

julesray 09-27-11 07:43 PM

Today, I woke up and it was foggy...I thought I would have to take my car to work.......Got out of the shower and the sun was out.......Took my bicycle to work....I was glad I did as traffic going to Brooklyn was backed up on Staten Island................I must have been the envy of all those drivers as the traffic was at a standstill...........Road rage was evident..............Been bicycling to work at least 3 times a week....................I love it...........

Leukybear 09-27-11 10:03 PM

Today I found myself in possession of another tubular wheel. Hint: odd number of spokes. It's not the tarck-obvious.

carleton 09-27-11 10:18 PM


Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 13288009)
Today I found myself in possession of another tubular wheel. Hint: odd number of spokes. It's not the tarck-obvious.

This wheel wouldn't be named after a nymph who was ***** by Zeus (who turned her into a cow) would it?

cc700 09-27-11 10:19 PM

i put a new chain on the nishiki.

mashtofu 09-27-11 10:41 PM


Originally Posted by GeorgeOwnwell (Post 13287385)
Since this is my first time on the webz in a little over three days,

Saturday- I wrecked my leader 725 after going through an intersection with a green light and having to dodge a car making a left turn (coming from the opposing direction). I woke up in the E.R a hour later with no memory before going through the intersection. Found out later that I speared a light pole with my right shoulder and neck at ~25.

Sunday- Early morning I had a CT scan and was transfered to ICU. Bleeding from two spots on my brain, fractured collar bone, and I was put on a non oral diet.

Saturday- Had the second CT scan and it came back with positive results. Contacted the police about my bike, and they had no report.

Monday- contacted police again hoping something turned up. Finally got off of the non oral diet after 40 hours and was moved to the floor. I was discharged from the hospital around 6 pm.

Tuesday- Spent the previous night and morning sleeping and then filed a police report for my bike and an insurance claim and spent the day eating and recovering.


It was a really long weekend, but I am glad I made it out in as good of shape as I did. Now I'm searcing for a new bike to fill the hole in my heart...

I'm so glad that you're okay. Your story gave me chills. Can't imagine how you must be feeling. Do you have any idea who took you to the hospital (or who called the Paramedics)? And you're saying your bike is missing; did you have it insured? Sorry if I'm prying but I am really intrigued and can't believe that someone would take a bike from an unconscious bloody cyclist at a trafficked intersection. Best of luck to you. Hope you find that ******* who hit you.

Edit: Today I realized that my bike feels like a hovercraft with my new wheelset. Especially after riding with B43s/Phils for so long. :O

docboyd 09-27-11 10:48 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13288065)
This wheel wouldn't be named after a nymph who was ***** by Zeus (who turned her into a cow) would it?

this makes me happy, gotta love me some mythology

hamfoh 09-27-11 11:01 PM

god that's a moment I'm sure all of us can relate to but are lucky enough to avoid it. such a disregard for things going on outside their car. happy you're okay dude.

Leukybear 09-27-11 11:08 PM

Get well soon Gerorge!


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13288065)
This wheel wouldn't be named after a nymph who was ***** by Zeus (who turned her into a cow) would it?

I'm impressed by your knowledge of mythology. But sadly no; I wish however!

Is it pretty obvious at this point? :roflmao:

redpear 09-28-11 01:06 AM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 13288065)
This wheel wouldn't be named after a nymph who was ***** by Zeus (who turned her into a cow) would it?

Oh shiii....

EDIT: carleton's wrong?! Is it a HED?

Leukybear 09-28-11 01:41 AM

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/2483/sam0337i.jpg Quite possibly.

redpear 09-28-11 01:48 AM

Total tease, bro. Semi-hardon over here.

homebrewk 09-28-11 06:33 AM

Me too. Spill the beans!

8bits 09-28-11 06:49 AM

today I recieved almost all my parts for the Affinity LoPro
http://pscycle.files.wordpress.com/2...416.jpg?w=1200

youngandcurious 09-28-11 06:55 AM

Do i spy Tb14's?

prooftheory 09-28-11 06:59 AM

Why will your bike have four pedals?

8bits 09-28-11 06:59 AM

yes you do :)

8bits 09-28-11 06:59 AM


Originally Posted by prooftheory (Post 13288831)
Why will your bike have four pedals?

I heard it makes me go faster! It isn't true?! :O

prooftheory 09-28-11 07:01 AM

Only if you have four legs.

youngandcurious 09-28-11 07:12 AM


Originally Posted by 8bits (Post 13288833)
yes you do :)

Cant wait to see it built up!

xavier853 09-28-11 07:19 AM

Looks like a classy build. Excited to see it built up!

max5480 09-28-11 09:28 AM


Originally Posted by 8bits (Post 13288801)
today I recieved almost all my parts for the Affinity LoPro
http://pscycle.files.wordpress.com/2...416.jpg?w=1200

cool photo.
*drooling

Leukybear 09-28-11 10:04 AM

Can't wait to see it built up! :lol:

redpear 09-28-11 10:44 AM

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yCDiZuH9zm...20/Herbert.gif


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