Today I:
#9801
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 418
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From: Newark, Bay Area, CA
Bikes: 49cm Pake Steel Track 2010
We got some bikes back from the insurance! They weren't in as bad of condition as bad as I thought. They were smoke stained and scuffed from being thrown over and things falling on them, but we had some cleaner that cleaned them up pretty good. They ended up giving back my Pake, my Scrambler, my dad's Felt cruiser, and his Schwinn cruiser. They ended up keeping my dad's 2 Kleins, his Scott Speedster, my mom's Klein, and her 1965 Schwinn. All of those got a little burnt up and charred by the flames, but the insurance company said that they will try and restore them. They said they had some special cleaners that would take care of it. Lets see what happens.
#9802
#9803
moving day. no riding, just pack sort pack sort pack sort, then i got to magic eraser the tire marks off the walls. that was fun!
#9804
Bought on credit. I'm not rich. I'm pretty responsible though. I made sure I read the terms and I realize how bad accrued interest will **** me. I'm selling the bike before I go into debt. Sad, but true.
Today I found out my exam started 30min earlier than I believed (my fault, derp). Prof. was cool and I get to take it tomorrow. At a coffee shop pulling an allnighter since being in public usually keeps me up. I'm listening to Umphrey's McGee, Mantis, on a genius playlist. I ordered a 16oz dark with a shot. Black.
I'm on adderall and procrastinating. I'll play nice if you guys do the same.
Today I found out my exam started 30min earlier than I believed (my fault, derp). Prof. was cool and I get to take it tomorrow. At a coffee shop pulling an allnighter since being in public usually keeps me up. I'm listening to Umphrey's McGee, Mantis, on a genius playlist. I ordered a 16oz dark with a shot. Black.
I'm on adderall and procrastinating. I'll play nice if you guys do the same.
#9806
THE STUFFED


Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
#9807
Marketing exam. I lucked out and got to talk to someone after they took it since I'm making it up. She was practically in tears. I lucked out not taking it at the scheduled time.
The guy's class herpaderp. It pretty much is **** ton of info on powerpoint and text, and he just bull****s in class and talks about raccoons and keebler elves. I really wish I could say I am making this up. Tenured professors (not hating) seem to lose their motivation, but not this guy. Super enthused, but teaches awfully.
The guy's class herpaderp. It pretty much is **** ton of info on powerpoint and text, and he just bull****s in class and talks about raccoons and keebler elves. I really wish I could say I am making this up. Tenured professors (not hating) seem to lose their motivation, but not this guy. Super enthused, but teaches awfully.
#9808
THE STUFFED


Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
#9809
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
Today I rode my fixed gear to a punk show in san francisco and drank some cheap beer.
... what the **** is happening to me
... what the **** is happening to me
#9811
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
#9812
Today I rode clipless for the first time and it was amazing. Also no tip-overs/unclip failures and my first attempted track stand at a light was a success.
/iamsopro
/iamsopro
#9813
Did you fall over?
Everyone tells me that practically every time someone tries to unclip for the first time, they usually fall. I feel like I would practice against a wall and get it perfect so I can dial up the tension and not every worry about clipping out.
Was the performance increase noticeable? I'm on the fence. My sylvans are falling apart because the cage is riveted and not fastened by threads. Instead of dropping the $100 whatever on Royal Nuevos, I'm think just save up for some, you guessed it, Dura Ace pedals.
What shoes do you rock?
Everyone tells me that practically every time someone tries to unclip for the first time, they usually fall. I feel like I would practice against a wall and get it perfect so I can dial up the tension and not every worry about clipping out.
Was the performance increase noticeable? I'm on the fence. My sylvans are falling apart because the cage is riveted and not fastened by threads. Instead of dropping the $100 whatever on Royal Nuevos, I'm think just save up for some, you guessed it, Dura Ace pedals.
What shoes do you rock?
#9814

Originally Posted by GMJ
Was the performance increase noticeable? I'm on the fence.
#9816
I did not fall over. My shoes came in the mail today, and I was too eager to ride, so I didn't really dial in the tension or cleat position. I sort of just threw them on there and clipped in/out maybe 3 times to see how the system worked before I went out on my ride. I picked up a pair of Exustar SR221's from Nashbar. They only ran me $47 shipped and they have a carbon fiber sole. They only have small sizes left though. I believe I've seen them on ebay being sold for $60-70.
Noticeable performance increase. Not as much of a gain as I had thought, but definitely better than my clip/strap setup on first impression.
Here's a pic.
Noticeable performance increase. Not as much of a gain as I had thought, but definitely better than my clip/strap setup on first impression.
Here's a pic.
#9817
I keep seeing these ridiculous Mavic shoes pop up on BT every so often. I usually throw a pair in the cart, but I have never pulled the trigger.
https://www.mavic.com/en/product/foot...twear/Galibier
Next time I see those pop up, I'm going for it. In white/black. I am just not cool enough for bright yellow shoes.
https://www.mavic.com/en/product/foot...twear/Galibier
Next time I see those pop up, I'm going for it. In white/black. I am just not cool enough for bright yellow shoes.
#9818
Not actually Tmonk




Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,314
Likes: 6,101
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
i do seated no-handed track stands at stoplights most time I ride my fg with my keos.
why? cuz i have ****** ass balance like dat.
why? cuz i have ****** ass balance like dat.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
#9819
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
#9820
Not actually Tmonk




Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,314
Likes: 6,101
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
hehehe
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
#9821
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
From: BK
Registered for the RHC
Now scheming with paint ideas for new frame.
Anyone got any ideas?
Now scheming with paint ideas for new frame.
Anyone got any ideas?
#9822
#9824
The space coyote lied.



Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,782
Likes: 11,004
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
CAAD 10s came in the scheme too:
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