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^ nice pick up, I really like the gold one and will be waiting on pics of the raw as well. I just ordered a blue one.:giver:
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Today I got some new straps from Retrogression... I'm excited to try out clips and straps!
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Today, I applied for "bill me later" on eBay... This could be very, very bad... (but also good)
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Originally Posted by Dannihilator
(Post 13530243)
Gearing on the 930 is 42x15 which is what I've been using since late last year when the 930 got converted.
It's just a good gearing for me, and the bike fits me perfectly, which is a help. I have a 18t on the other side of the hub for ez stuff. |
Originally Posted by xavier853
(Post 13531378)
Today, I applied for "bill me later" on eBay... This could be very, very bad... (but also good)
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Seriously, screw that whole "Bill me later" bull****. With all the "incentives" and jibber jabber, eBay is sugar-coating that they are convincing people to spend more money than they have and the interest rate is outlandish.
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Originally Posted by Jandro
(Post 13530889)
20mph, while fast (especially over 48mi) is not unheard of. I've ridden a ****ty kilott w/ fixed 42x14 on my commute (40mi, mostly flat except for the first 2-3miles) and been able to keep up with my roadie pals. The ride I linked is a 17.7avg. I routinely do that ride on my roadbike @ 19+mph averages. In the morning, that route has a steady headwind of 5-12mph. One of the strongest riders in our group rides a custom Ti Seven FG and he breaks the 20mph avg barrier regularly, despite the hills in the beginning and the headwind.
SO, what does this mean? It means you should maybe not be so quick to judge. Yes average speed can vary so much that it's almost useless (everyone should just get power meters amirite?) but that doesn't mean everyone is just blowing smoke up your ass. There are strong riders out there, I promise ;) Also, +1 for not turning this into the 41. I still contend that one of my original three conditions still applies, and I accept that it might be that he is a strong rider. I just wanted to hear it straight from the horses mouth. Sorry for being so testy, it's just that avg speed talk (and other inane 41-type conversation) really pushes my buttons sometimes. Also, I may have been hungry and devoid of any alcohol at that point on my turkey day celebration. Oh, and I've been around the block a few times. I definitely know plenty of strong riders of all cycling disciplines :thumb:. |
We should definitely keep bickering about it like a bunch of craggly old hens.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 13531597)
We should definitely keep bickering about it like a bunch of craggly old hens.
admittedly i should have just let it go after my first post, which I don't regret. maybe i'll do that now. |
In other news, I think i'm gonna ride my fg again today.
I like rides in this weather: Cold (for socal, ~50) Constant glare from wet pavement and sun low in the sky, cool air in the lungs. nice. |
Only go for a ride if you can maintain an average speed of at least 20 mph. Otherwise, it's pointless. :D
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 13531645)
Only go for a ride if you can maintain an average speed of at least 20 mph. Otherwise, it's pointless. :D
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Originally Posted by GMJ
(Post 13531574)
Yeah be careful with that. They give you a long time to pay it back, but 20% interest (and credit hell) if you're late.
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How much do you pay per month?
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^ I've used it, mainly for the 3 months same as cash. not sure what it is now, but at the time, you spend $250 and would get 3 months without interest(it does accrue and applies after 3mo.) I always paid up on time to not deal with outrageous interest. I stay away from it now.
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Today I raked the leaves and mowed the lawn for the last time this season. I found six live bullets in my front yard. Hooray.
http://distilleryimage0.instagram.co...38142014_7.jpg Later I'll be dropping them off at a police station on my way to critical mass. |
WTF happened there? lol
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Originally Posted by misskaz
(Post 13531848)
Today I raked the leaves and mowed the lawn for the last time this season. I found six live bullets in my front yard. Hooray.
img snip Later I'll be dropping them off at a police station on my way to critical mass. Today I went for a couple rides. At a 14.4mph average on 46/17 gearing. Not sure I like this low of a gear ratio for general riding. |
I ran 44x17 for awhile and it was so awesome.
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Today I may have purchased a Cannondale Six13.
Won't have it until next week. |
Originally Posted by homebrewk
(Post 13531715)
How much do you pay per month?
Pay it off before the final due date, and you're good. |
Today it was sunny and dry (still <40 degrees out but I'll take what I can get) so I rode to starbucks for some refreshment. That place pisses me off and I don't know why I still go there every now and then. Always soooo impersonal and poor service. Not to mention paying $5 for a drink that's mostly ice sucks. I need to find a decent local coffee shop one of these days.
/grindinggears http://stblogs.hotrod.com/files/2006/12/1034951.jpeg On a bike related note I did a little routine maintenance on my 29er. Lubed the chain, lubricated pivot points on the calipers, and dialed in the brake pads. Gotta love how easy it is to take care of a full rigid ss. I also took a few pics to see if I can't get some $wagg from Soma's photo contest. I'm no photographer but they're low on submissions so it doesn't hurt to throw your hat in. :) http://i.imgur.com/s73pN.jpg Oh. I fixed my tires for my fellow obsessive compulsive people that mentioned it. |
buzzed my hair off. Now I look like a skin head, but it's nice to feel the air flowing through the helmet vents
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