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12-05-11 | 11:12 PM
#6526
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Yeah, they're explosion proof, but are they puncture resistant? Also does it weigh less than 2 pounds per tube?
Today I cheated death when walking in a mall parking lot on the way to get some christmas shopping done. Some whacko lady in this clapped out green honda accord deciding to cut the turn into that row hopped the curb at a speed that should not be done in a parking lot. Missed me by a little more than a foot.
Today I cheated death when walking in a mall parking lot on the way to get some christmas shopping done. Some whacko lady in this clapped out green honda accord deciding to cut the turn into that row hopped the curb at a speed that should not be done in a parking lot. Missed me by a little more than a foot.
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12-05-11 | 11:19 PM
#6527
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
Even though the LBS is a Soma Dealer, I don't think I'll be taking my business there.
12-05-11 | 11:44 PM
#6528
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,196
Likes: 0
A Tale Of 3 Companies
1> citygrounds sent me the wrong gloves about a week ago. told them this via email. a few days later they got back to me and asked for the part # on the gloves they sent me. I gave them it and the # for the gloves I was supposed to get (it was one number off). Then I didn't hear back from them since then.
Then I emailed them this morning, and still nothing.
2> Similar situation with those 722s I got from coghouse. Talked to someone who was aware of the problem on Friday, had to send another email today. Was told nothing could happen until they hear from their boss (I'm okay with keeping most of it, but one of the forks looks like it was in the "Otis" video). I brought up that there's no way I could turn around and relist anything they sent me as a new item, so they shouldn't do it either. Hopefully the 'boss' over there can let their employee know what they're allowed to do as far as returns or compensation goes
1> citygrounds sent me the wrong gloves about a week ago. told them this via email. a few days later they got back to me and asked for the part # on the gloves they sent me. I gave them it and the # for the gloves I was supposed to get (it was one number off). Then I didn't hear back from them since then.
Then I emailed them this morning, and still nothing.
2> Similar situation with those 722s I got from coghouse. Talked to someone who was aware of the problem on Friday, had to send another email today. Was told nothing could happen until they hear from their boss (I'm okay with keeping most of it, but one of the forks looks like it was in the "Otis" video). I brought up that there's no way I could turn around and relist anything they sent me as a new item, so they shouldn't do it either. Hopefully the 'boss' over there can let their employee know what they're allowed to do as far as returns or compensation goes
As for coghouse, my frame and fork arrived in good condition. I saw your pics and I would be pissed. If that happened during shipping it's their fault, if it happened before shipping, it's their fault. Either way, their fault.
12-06-11 | 12:20 AM
#6529
hamcycles.com
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
yeah I've heard people having similar problems with CityGrounds. I think someone here was sent a MTB frame once by mistake instead too
12-06-11 | 12:26 AM
#6530
Just smang it.
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,295
Likes: 1
From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
12-06-11 | 12:53 AM
#6531
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
So I didn't get the color I wanted, and I didn't get the head badge I wanted. I still love the bike. The tubing on the 722 is interesting. I've never seen one in person.
12-06-11 | 01:05 AM
#6532
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,727
Likes: 10,984
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
OMG, smooth valve stems get me hot. Smooth blue valve stems are just over the top!!!
Need some for the Pinarello.
Need some for the Pinarello.
12-06-11 | 01:06 AM
#6533
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,196
Likes: 0
I said the same thing about the tubing after I caressed it down. Gonna be my first build, I was between raw and green, went with green to recapture some of the old magic from my first bike which was too big for me. Might go for cc's old Serpent look or brown saddle/bar tape.
12-06-11 | 01:06 AM
#6534
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,727
Likes: 10,984
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
12-06-11 | 01:09 AM
#6535
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,727
Likes: 10,984
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
Today I got a new road rig for $60. Needs a little work, though.
12-06-11 | 01:18 AM
#6536
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
Haha, I say that now, but I just realized they may be the only dealers that have a bike that could fit my wife. I live close enough to them to go in person though.
I said the same thing about the tubing after I caressed it down. Gonna be my first build, I was between raw and green, went with green to recapture some of the old magic from my first bike which was too big for me. Might go for cc's old Serpent look or brown saddle/bar tape.
I said the same thing about the tubing after I caressed it down. Gonna be my first build, I was between raw and green, went with green to recapture some of the old magic from my first bike which was too big for me. Might go for cc's old Serpent look or brown saddle/bar tape.
I think mine will be the last to be done though ahaha.I'm probably going to do the brown tape/saddle on the Schwinn. My 722 is going to be ugly for a few months I think, as I switch more parts out and return parts to the Kilo.
12-06-11 | 02:36 AM
#6537
hamcycles.com
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
I should have a raw and blue to show off by the end of the week unless I have to send that fork back 
The tubing is much nicer in person than you see in pictures, I love the look of both of them a lot. Wish I had picked up Tange headsets for both, they're so damn nice looking but I foolishly let the gf choose which one she wanted, thinking the fancy FSA box would lead her that route
The tubing is much nicer in person than you see in pictures, I love the look of both of them a lot. Wish I had picked up Tange headsets for both, they're so damn nice looking but I foolishly let the gf choose which one she wanted, thinking the fancy FSA box would lead her that route
12-06-11 | 02:44 AM
#6538
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,727
Likes: 10,984
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
Gotta have the Tange, jeeez
12-06-11 | 11:22 AM
#6539
My name is Alex
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,669
Likes: 0
From: PDX
Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT Stripper in RAW, Schwinn Madison 2008 Blue, Leader 725tr, Brassknuckle, Leader 722, Traitor Ruben
Yeah, my 722-RS made me really consider a 722-TS for the longest time. Maybe if I come across a used one.
12-06-11 | 12:32 PM
#6540
Would you just look at it
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,554
Likes: 5
From: Denver
Bikes: good ones.
Just finished a seven page paper examining cyclists as a discourse community. Research format.
**** yeah. Time to relax.
**** yeah. Time to relax.
12-06-11 | 12:52 PM
#6541
Thread Starter
Painfully average.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,304
Likes: 4
Bikes: Caad10 / All-City SP
12-06-11 | 01:46 PM
#6542
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,196
Likes: 0
Nice man, I'm looking forward to seeing the black friday 722 builds I think mine will be the last to be done though ahaha.
I'm probably going to do the brown tape/saddle on the Schwinn. My 722 is going to be ugly for a few months I think, as I switch more parts out and return parts to the Kilo.
I think mine will be the last to be done though ahaha.I'm probably going to do the brown tape/saddle on the Schwinn. My 722 is going to be ugly for a few months I think, as I switch more parts out and return parts to the Kilo.
I should have a raw and blue to show off by the end of the week unless I have to send that fork back The tubing is much nicer in person than you see in pictures, I love the look of both of them a lot. Wish I had picked up Tange headsets for both, they're so damn nice looking but I foolishly let the gf choose which one she wanted, thinking the fancy FSA box would lead her that route
The tubing is much nicer in person than you see in pictures, I love the look of both of them a lot. Wish I had picked up Tange headsets for both, they're so damn nice looking but I foolishly let the gf choose which one she wanted, thinking the fancy FSA box would lead her that route
12-06-11 | 01:55 PM
#6543
hamcycles.com
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
Me too. And yes to both questions! I've actually never used a tange headset, but it was so pretttttttttty
12-06-11 | 02:40 PM
#6544
Thread Starter
Painfully average.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,304
Likes: 4
Bikes: Caad10 / All-City SP
^It's really good!
12-06-11 | 03:59 PM
#6545
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
12-06-11 | 04:50 PM
#6546
Just smang it.
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,295
Likes: 1
From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
Today I payed off the credit card. And just like that my desire to browse eBay is completely gone.
12-06-11 | 05:35 PM
#6547
hamcycles.com
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
revised story after another phone call:
coghouse is bad at email but good on the phone, so if you have a problem. call them. I'm getting some money refunded for the scratches on the fork and frame, keeping it all. but was offered to have new ones sent to me
coghouse is bad at email but good on the phone, so if you have a problem. call them. I'm getting some money refunded for the scratches on the fork and frame, keeping it all. but was offered to have new ones sent to me
Last edited by hamfoh; 12-06-11 at 05:52 PM.
12-06-11 | 05:52 PM
#6548
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,288
Likes: 6,075
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
I always found that the more money I had, the more thrifty I became.
When I was in college, I knew it was only a matter of time before I was completely broke and hitting up the credit card, just waiting for that next loan to come in. Money was transitory.
Now that I am working a real job and seeing some money, I want my assets to appreciate. I certainly spend less now (as a percentage of my income) than I did just 18 months ago.
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12-06-11 | 07:08 PM
#6549
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Today I put the Chrome Berlin bag to forreal work. Carried a copy box plus two other packages plus all my personal junk with comfort and ease. The roominess is awesome, the compression straps keep everything secure, and the X-strap helps distribute the weight. Even with 30+ lbs on my back I was riding comfortably. Really like this bag.
Also it was my last day of courier work for a while.
Also it was my last day of courier work for a while.
12-06-11 | 07:54 PM
#6550
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 0
From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
i love my berlin too, but cuz of my summer of being hit by cars x 2, my neck can't take it 
i switch up between mess bag and backpack... still. *****es be hurt'n.
i switch up between mess bag and backpack... still. *****es be hurt'n.
