Today I:
05-30-11 | 02:01 PM
#901
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,440
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From: San Francisco
TODAY I(Yesterday) Woke up did some errands went to my LBS bought a new backpack stuffed it with books and food and water and hit the MTN bike trails at Lake Chabot. Did a CAT-3 hill climb in the Redwoods then mashed down to Berkeley where I enjoyed great music. Then I hit up the Bay Trail by Ashby, all the way back to Hayward. It was a total of 52 miles not including what I had done earlier on the day ~5. Overall it was a great day to be on a bike. and the new set up was perfect=except the new turbo saddle that was a fail.
05-30-11 | 02:04 PM
#902
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
Instead of going for a ride this memorial day, I caught up on some quality time with the mrs. over a beachfront lunch following a scenic open top drive. Going to watch hangover 2 later.
05-30-11 | 03:16 PM
#903
Senior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Tel Aviv, Israel
Bikes: 2009 Felt B2 Pro, 2009 Trek 1.2, '80s Hercules beater
Hopped over to the shop today to change cranks: When replacing the accident-damaged parts, they installed 155mm cranks which were quite ridiculous - I'm 1.88m tall and ride 175mm on freewheels, and 165mm is the shortest I can go in the name of pedal strike. Shame, because they were pretty darn good (old Miche Pista) and the 44t ring was a change I rather liked. The new ones are some odd unbranded 42t+crank set, but it gets the job done and looks pretty.
While at the shop, I looked in awe as a pretty girl picked up her fixed-gear from repair: A frame exactly like mine (identical lugs, etc - probably the same Raleigh-built frame), powdercoated pink with white lugs, chain, seat and tape, and two short, thin pegs anodized pink on the rear hub.
Just as I got home, I got a lesson from my mother (an experienced triathlete and ironwoman) on quick tyre-changing in the field, ahead of my first triathlon this weekend. I then set out for my own ride and behold - I picked up a flat of my own. The municipality hasn't bothered with cleaning up the mess left by the holidays two weeks ago - barbequeing in the parks and all - but instead chose to cut the dry grass, adding tiny thorns to the existing mix of glass-shards and plastic debris strewn through bike-paths. I had troubles discerning what exactly was responsible for my puncture, since I had a thorn and two pieces of glass wedged in the tyre.
However, it was a swell opportunity to practice my newfound tyre-changing proficiency - pleasingly quick - and get back in time for an Italian restaurant.
While at the shop, I looked in awe as a pretty girl picked up her fixed-gear from repair: A frame exactly like mine (identical lugs, etc - probably the same Raleigh-built frame), powdercoated pink with white lugs, chain, seat and tape, and two short, thin pegs anodized pink on the rear hub.
Just as I got home, I got a lesson from my mother (an experienced triathlete and ironwoman) on quick tyre-changing in the field, ahead of my first triathlon this weekend. I then set out for my own ride and behold - I picked up a flat of my own. The municipality hasn't bothered with cleaning up the mess left by the holidays two weeks ago - barbequeing in the parks and all - but instead chose to cut the dry grass, adding tiny thorns to the existing mix of glass-shards and plastic debris strewn through bike-paths. I had troubles discerning what exactly was responsible for my puncture, since I had a thorn and two pieces of glass wedged in the tyre.
However, it was a swell opportunity to practice my newfound tyre-changing proficiency - pleasingly quick - and get back in time for an Italian restaurant.
05-30-11 | 05:56 PM
#904
Senior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
From: Rochester NY, Durham NC
got back from 2 days of fishing and caught about 20 fish over the 2 days, AND I FOUND A POSSIBLE BIKE ON CRAIGS LIST
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05-30-11 | 07:15 PM
#905
Thread Starter
Painfully average.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,304
Likes: 4
Bikes: Caad10 / All-City SP
TODAY I(Yesterday) Woke up did some errands went to my LBS bought a new backpack stuffed it with books and food and water and hit the MTN bike trails at Lake Chabot. Did a CAT-3 hill climb in the Redwoods then mashed down to Berkeley where I enjoyed great music. Then I hit up the Bay Trail by Ashby, all the way back to Hayward. It was a total of 52 miles not including what I had done earlier on the day ~5. Overall it was a great day to be on a bike. and the new set up was perfect=except the new turbo saddle that was a fail.
05-30-11 | 07:30 PM
#906
Ths Hipstr Kills Masheenz
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,542
Likes: 4
From: seattle
Bikes: tirove
went around without a helmet finding new paths to rich neighborhoods and parks going all out on cross tires in gravel and then sprinting like a total **** on the MUT passing slow cyclists instead of resting up getting over my cold, cleaning and attending birthday parties on my day off.
05-30-11 | 07:57 PM
#907
sqrl
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Bikes: bieks
Today I slept in, then rode to the lakefront beach/park and chilled with some people. Now we're in the backyard again grilling brats and veggie skewers and I'm lamenting that it's 9pm already and work is tomorrow.
05-30-11 | 08:05 PM
#908
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Today I rode about 45 miles with a lot of climbs and pushed myself really hard. I'm dead tired and my legs will ache tomorrow but
05-30-11 | 08:29 PM
#909
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
No more suicide hubs for me. I built two wheels, one iro+open pro, one formula + m13 II (beater SS with stripped lockring threads)
05-30-11 | 08:41 PM
#910
i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,574
Likes: 1
Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
Today I rode for 25 minutes in the afternoon. Too hot/too humid today.
Thanks for skipping spring, nature.
Thanks for skipping spring, nature.
05-30-11 | 10:06 PM
#911
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 0
From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
today i got too drunk to ride home.
thankflly a friend with a roof rack was there to drive us home
thankflly a friend with a roof rack was there to drive us home
05-30-11 | 10:07 PM
#912
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
I tried to smoke a cigarette and ride. The rush/high nearly had me fall off the bike.
05-30-11 | 10:09 PM
#913
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
05-30-11 | 10:11 PM
#914
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,027
Likes: 0
From: Columbus
Bikes: Pegueot UO8, Tommaso Augusta
I rode to a friends house to watch a movie. Probably just 1 mile and I was completely drenched. Dang humidity
05-30-11 | 10:15 PM
#915
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
No worries. I like it every now again but a pack will last several months and by then it's stale
05-30-11 | 10:17 PM
#916
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
05-30-11 | 10:20 PM
#917
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
still, no worries. I don't like to smoke that much. I would prefer to smoke a bowl but even that I don't do very often at all.
05-30-11 | 10:26 PM
#918
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
Had a barbeque at the co-op, drank some beers, and broke out the good tequila. We made our way inside to watch A Game of Thrones, and I spent an hour at home talking my wife off a ledge.
Married life is awesome.
Married life is awesome.
05-30-11 | 10:35 PM
#919
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 150
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
Today I worked on bikes all day and when I wasn't doing that I was mowing the lawn and shopping for groceries.
Also cleaned out my fridge... that was scary.
Also cleaned out my fridge... that was scary.
05-30-11 | 11:03 PM
#920
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
Today I:
Met a guy with one of those Carbon frames off eBay... He said he has had it since christmas, has seen one other on the road, and loves it! Wasn't as light as I'd have guessed, but it felt solid, and looked legit! He had it specked with Rival... felt like it weighted as much as my Leader.
If I had an extra $$$ and a hankering for a new frame, I'd definitely try one out.
Met a guy with one of those Carbon frames off eBay... He said he has had it since christmas, has seen one other on the road, and loves it! Wasn't as light as I'd have guessed, but it felt solid, and looked legit! He had it specked with Rival... felt like it weighted as much as my Leader.
If I had an extra $$$ and a hankering for a new frame, I'd definitely try one out.
05-30-11 | 11:37 PM
#921
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
https://cgi.ebay.com/2010-New-Full-Ca...item5199087433
And it's 30 dorrar cheapar!
You can go around town saying herro, how do you like my pinarrerro bietches?
05-31-11 | 12:27 AM
#922
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,047
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: Custom Holland Ti road bike, Custom track bike I traded a painting for.
today I logged into bikeforums after a three year hiatus. And some dude in the road forum asked if would be okay to take this bike to a group ride. I missed you, BF.
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Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
05-31-11 | 12:46 AM
#923
GONE~
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,747
Likes: 0
^I know whose wheel I'll be sitting on. 
Anyway, tonight I rode around town in a tee and shorts for 3 hours. Feels great!
Anyway, tonight I rode around town in a tee and shorts for 3 hours. Feels great!
05-31-11 | 01:31 AM
#924
Fueled by Tigers Blood
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,484
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From: Echo Park, California
1. Purchased my last 30 pack of tecate for the memorial day weekend
2. Met up with one of my best friends from the ridazz community and killed the last tecate from last night and hung out at Echo Park
3. Got to the Valley and did Monday Night Rehab
4. Met a cute blonde sqrl in the Valley and she joined the ride. Got DIGITZ SON.
2. Met up with one of my best friends from the ridazz community and killed the last tecate from last night and hung out at Echo Park
3. Got to the Valley and did Monday Night Rehab
4. Met a cute blonde sqrl in the Valley and she joined the ride. Got DIGITZ SON.
05-31-11 | 08:35 AM
#925
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 476
Likes: 0
From: sf bay area
Bikes: Affinity Lo Pro-madison(RIP)-specialzed bmx-