Today I:

Had sort of a lazy Sunday browsing Google+

people actually googple+?

Over 40million+ 7-day active users and growing every day. I'd say so.

I've got one of those AP series Rummy bags (same bag as the normal Rummy, but different materials). There is velcro on the flap that covers the two quick access cargo pockets and on the flap to secure the main opening if you want to use it in roll-top mode. The velcro is really loud but strong. So strong that I'm hesitant to call those cargo pockets quick-access.

Anyways, if you want any more info I'm happy to share.

It's a Park model of some sort. Foldable legs, adjustable height. It's quite stable enough with a bike on it. It wiggles a little but not enough to be a problem. I've had it a long time.

There aren't a lot of Trevors. I'm a bit on the older side and for my age it's even more rare I believe. I can count on one hand the amount of times I've been in a public place where I heard someone call out for Trevor and it wasn't intended for me.

Do you hate when people call you Travis as much as me?

Stop fussing over it and ride the damn thing. It was free.

Today I:

Plan to roll on the rollers

I have two google+ accounts but never look at 'em. I'm a .00007-day active user.

I don't even know what Google+ is and couldn't be bothered to find out. I'd much rather just live a real life.

... tempted to get one of these but don't wanna buy without try.

$200 isn't that bad... I'd say go for it.

Hahaha, I'm trying to get the thing running well, and fitting correctly!

Eh, at least with this bike, I can take my time with it.

I've actually got one in my Amazon cart for $188.49 shipped. Trying to not press button.

Today my knees are killing me and the only thing I can think of is I've been riding my FG more in the past 3 days than I had in months.

I also kinda want to buy a lighter (aluminum maybe) cross frame but I can't afford to build up a new cross bike.

First successful roller ride. So much fun, it was like learning to ride a bike all over again.

I also had my first experience on rollers the other day. It took a little getting used to

But, it actually was easier than I expected. Feel the same?

If you don't mind, I'd love to hear more! Is there a large interior pocket? Because I thought that the large flap that covered it up was only secured by clips.

Yeah, definitely. Once I got set up the right way, I was up to a nice smooth spin in a matter of minutes. I've got mine just a few inches from the wall so I can lean my shoulder against it with both hands on the bars while I start to spin up. Almost rode off the drums once when I drifted too far, but no actual falls.

Sure. You're right the large interior pocket is covered by a flap that's secured by clips but you can also roll that flap down and secure it with a velcro flap as seen here:



You can see the other bit of velcro on the flap that covers those two quick-access cargo pockets:



My mini krypto ulock fits nicely in to one of those pockets along with some cables.

Inside the zippered compartment:



There's a large pocket with its own zipper (bottom), a large opening (middle) and finally three compartments that are accessed via another zipper (top).

That's a blackberry on the right in one of the three compartments to give you some scale. The compartments aren't that shallow; they're about twice the height of the blackberry.

I love it. It's incredibly well made and will likely last forever. One thing I don't get is the website says the cross-chest stabilizer is detachable, but on mine it clearly isn't. The main strap can be attached so you can wear it over either shoulder, so it would make sense that the stabilizer strap could be switched too. I really should email mw about that.

I hope that helps!

Why not get a lighter frame and swap all the parts from the current cross bike? Then you could either sell the old frame or build the new one a part at a time, while putting the old parts back on the old bike?

i sold my light aluminum cross geared for a heavy steel cross single and i love it.

i think the better component spec and better fit a bike is to you, the more you'll like it, nearly regardless of weight.

but i would say taking care of your knees come before parts swapping. gear down, stop riding fixed for cross season, etc?

My dream would be to get a new frame and use my hookup through a friend's job at a bike shop to get a SRAM groupo for wholesale. But even that would be $$$. I'd have to either give up on my upcoming tattoo or our plans to travel in Europe next year or the pay off the credit card plan, and I don't want to do any of those things. I already know I'm not getting a raise for next year and I doubt any bonuses will be more than a couple hundred bucks.

Yeah, I'm not worried about the knees. I did a lot of fixed riding this weekend and they're just sore.

See above re: components Also, three CX races in isn't really enough to justify upgrading my bike in any way. I'm just having fun and no need to worry about being competitive. I worked a bike valet for our bike film fest this weekend and that's what started my current New Bike Lust. Hoping it will pass soon enough.

Quick question - how big is the "biggest" pocket? Does the zipper ever get stressed?

Today I took my fixed gear out and bought some brake cable so I could install the new bars/stem/brakes.

Wow. I've had all of this happen. How is Travis the default "I forgot your name" name?