Today I:
06-10-12 | 07:06 PM
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
Am having a love affair with my gas stove. However, I've been cheating on it with the dishwasher.
Never eat at my house.
Never eat at my house.
06-10-12 | 07:16 PM
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Today I put in 110 miles.
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
06-10-12 | 10:08 PM
Full Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 341
Likes: 99
From: Brooklyn
Bikes: Windsor TimeLine; Linus Gaston 3; Sears Free Spirit
Sunday provided the classic, "oh-no-what-have-I-gotten-myself-into" epic ride:
Even though it wasn't the plan today, I felt good enough that I rode the TimeLine from the Pier 11 in Manhattan up the Westside Greenway and kept going to the George Washington Bridge. Along the way I kept thinking, "hmmm, the Greenway feels bumpier than I remember."
When I reached the GWB and took a break - at that point I still felt good and was planning to continue up and over the bridge into NJ - I saw something weird with my front tire. Turns out that the bumpiness I felt on the way up was my front tire: The right sidewall? Bulged out and bubbly. I don't know what I hit, maybe one of the "speed bumps" in Brooklyn Bridge Park, maybe something else. But it held air. Solidly. Didn't deflate at all, so I knew the tube was at least in reasonable shape. I wasn't even going to attempt getting the tire off the rim and having it somehow blow-up in my face.
So I did the next stupidest thing and rode back to the ferry.
Got on the boat, rode it across to Brooklyn, rode through BB Park and home. The bike is here in the apartment. The sidewall is still bulged out. Still no deflation, still on the rim. I still can't believe that the tire held full pressure there during the whole ride. And I was hammering it during much of the trip uptown. The tire never left the rim.
Has anybody had problems with the Alex DC19 rim/700-32 Kenda Kwest combination? I don't think I over- inflated the tire, but maybe the gauge on my pump is inaccurate. I'm off to the LBS tomorrow or Tuesday to have the wheel inspected (possibly replaced) and the tube and tire replaced.
Even though it wasn't the plan today, I felt good enough that I rode the TimeLine from the Pier 11 in Manhattan up the Westside Greenway and kept going to the George Washington Bridge. Along the way I kept thinking, "hmmm, the Greenway feels bumpier than I remember."
When I reached the GWB and took a break - at that point I still felt good and was planning to continue up and over the bridge into NJ - I saw something weird with my front tire. Turns out that the bumpiness I felt on the way up was my front tire: The right sidewall? Bulged out and bubbly. I don't know what I hit, maybe one of the "speed bumps" in Brooklyn Bridge Park, maybe something else. But it held air. Solidly. Didn't deflate at all, so I knew the tube was at least in reasonable shape. I wasn't even going to attempt getting the tire off the rim and having it somehow blow-up in my face.
So I did the next stupidest thing and rode back to the ferry.
Got on the boat, rode it across to Brooklyn, rode through BB Park and home. The bike is here in the apartment. The sidewall is still bulged out. Still no deflation, still on the rim. I still can't believe that the tire held full pressure there during the whole ride. And I was hammering it during much of the trip uptown. The tire never left the rim.
Has anybody had problems with the Alex DC19 rim/700-32 Kenda Kwest combination? I don't think I over- inflated the tire, but maybe the gauge on my pump is inaccurate. I'm off to the LBS tomorrow or Tuesday to have the wheel inspected (possibly replaced) and the tube and tire replaced.
06-10-12 | 10:54 PM
Full Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 341
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From: Brooklyn
Bikes: Windsor TimeLine; Linus Gaston 3; Sears Free Spirit
I don't intend to replace the wheel, but I trust the owner of my LBS. I'll change it if (and only if) he says that there's something wrong with the rim. Saying that, I doubt that there is a defect: Like you said, it's a budget tire. I'm thinking of going to Bontrager as an upgrade. I've also heard that Thick Slicks are pretty good. What's your recommendation for a good replacement?
06-10-12 | 10:58 PM
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
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I don't intend to replace the wheel, but I trust the owner of my LBS. I'll change it if (and only if) he says that there's something wrong with the rim. Saying that, I doubt that there is a defect: Like you said, it's a budget tire. I'm thinking of going to Bontrager as an upgrade. I've also heard that Thick Slicks are pretty good. What's your recommendation for a good replacement?
I would bet a lot of money that your rim is fine.
06-10-12 | 11:04 PM
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Posts: 341
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From: Brooklyn
Bikes: Windsor TimeLine; Linus Gaston 3; Sears Free Spirit
06-10-12 | 11:29 PM
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
Likes: 3
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
So i think my phone screen cracked because of the heat today... it was supposed to be 90 here, and I was on astro turf, so we questimated 100 or so actual temps. And i left the phone in my back pack for like 3 hours. My thing of chapstick completely melted into a goo also. That was annoying
06-10-12 | 11:49 PM
Ths Hipstr Kills Masheenz
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,542
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From: seattle
Bikes: tirove
06-11-12 | 12:43 AM
Senior Member
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Posts: 3,059
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
06-11-12 | 01:40 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,938
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From: las vegas
Bikes: purty blue undefeated II 57cm
Today I looked at the GEO chart for my schwinn racer.
ive always thought damn if only the ****ing top tube didnt slope down towards the seat tube id keep her.
https://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/ur...4445#/geometry
ive always thought damn if only the ****ing top tube didnt slope down towards the seat tube id keep her.
https://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/ur...4445#/geometry
06-11-12 | 01:52 AM
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Posts: 1,108
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From: San Francisco
06-11-12 | 02:14 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,108
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From: San Francisco
Today I looked at the GEO chart for my schwinn racer.
ive always thought damn if only the ****ing top tube didnt slope down towards the seat tube id keep her.
https://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/ur...4445#/geometry
ive always thought damn if only the ****ing top tube didnt slope down towards the seat tube id keep her.
https://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/ur...4445#/geometry
06-11-12 | 06:58 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 812
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From: State College, PA
Bikes: Caad9, Fixed gear, Hardrock beater, 3 speed cruiser
Today I realized I have to take the GRE next weekend. balls.
06-11-12 | 07:03 AM
i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,574
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Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
06-11-12 | 07:28 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 378
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From: Queens NYC
Bikes: yes
Yesterday, mini-me had his first ride in the bike seat. The Trek i was planning to build for the occasion wasn't ready, so we used my wife's Giant. The Weeride seat is freakin awesome and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Dude managed to keep his helmet on, and as you can tell by the last picture, seemed comfortable enough for his afternoon nap. Or he was just really bored by the whole thing.
Dude managed to keep his helmet on, and as you can tell by the last picture, seemed comfortable enough for his afternoon nap. Or he was just really bored by the whole thing.
06-11-12 | 09:02 AM
hamcycles.com
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cool hat / helmet / kid
06-11-12 | 09:17 AM
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
06-11-12 | 10:04 AM
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
06-11-12 | 10:06 AM
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
lol probably the chip.
allergies aren't man enough to cry
also: today I STIL HAVE SOME REALLY ****ING DRAMATIC ALLERGIES
06-11-12 | 10:30 AM
sniffin' glue
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,177
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From: Seattle
Bikes: Surly crosscheck ssfg, Custom vintage french racing bike, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road
06-11-12 | 10:51 AM
My pants used to fit me
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 283
Likes: 4
From: Manhattanite repping Queens in Brooklyn
Bikes: Surly Steamroller, All-City Super Professional
...saw a guy riding my wife's stolen bike. It's been ten years and he still hasn't taken off those hello kitty stickers!
06-11-12 | 11:18 AM
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
I succumbed to the McDonalds across the street from the shop because I didnt eat breakfast. damn McGriddles!
so good
so good
06-11-12 | 12:20 PM
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,315
Likes: 6,101
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
06-11-12 | 01:35 PM
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,315
Likes: 6,101
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
today i upped my nerd game and bought this:
METAL!
METAL!
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste