Today I:
07-14-12 | 09:40 PM
Full Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 341
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From: Brooklyn
Bikes: Windsor TimeLine; Linus Gaston 3; Sears Free Spirit
Rambled around Queens with my friend, a roadie, for something over 30 miles. Lots of hills, some of them steepish. Stock (46/15) gearing on a TimeLine. Interesting and fun. Stopped by the Kissena Velodrome and watched some riders taking laps (at least three of whom were riding WTHs; I think it's the class/rental bike) there. Epic: Seeing it up close definitely makes me want to take a stab at track racing. Wow.
07-14-12 | 10:09 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
rudy, would you have an idea of a good route to get to kissena from manhattan? i dont trust google for bike directions yet and i dont have anyone to go with that would have a better idea of where to go
im really interested in taking some classes or at least seeing some races in person
im really interested in taking some classes or at least seeing some races in person
07-15-12 | 12:01 AM
We win all charity rides
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,369
Likes: 0
From: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
Bikes: BMX, fixed gear
Today I downloaded Strava on my phone. Can't wait to find out just how much I've been riding weekly with work commutes and other random stuff. How accurate is it on elevation/distance/speed?
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07-15-12 | 02:55 AM
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Today I realized that specialized LBS's are a love/ hate thing... win for clearance prices on non-specialized goods on the out and lose because of specialized merchandise dissemination being the reason. Took a pretty big hit considering this shop was my nearest sidi, fizik, michelin, lazer, and selle _____ dealer.... =/
07-15-12 | 03:48 AM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,650
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
Today I had the ****tiest day of work ever, but made up for it by drinking all of the rare beers at a friend's house party. Rode most of the way home with Kaz. Man, it was a good night.
07-15-12 | 07:42 AM
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 907
Likes: 13
From: Portland / ME
Bikes: CAAD10/Wabi
Today, or the other day really I visited my mom and hiked Mt. Monadnock as it's just around the corner.
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07-15-12 | 10:24 AM
sqrl
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Bikes: bieks
07-15-12 | 10:50 AM
Magnets, how do they work
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,299
Likes: 0
From: Buffalo
Today I was doing a little drivetrain maintenance on my bikes and found the back wheel on my road bike was out of true. But I am le tired. ffffuuuu
07-15-12 | 11:08 AM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,650
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
But, Thee Oh Sees play today! That's reason enough to go.
07-15-12 | 11:16 AM
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,778
Likes: 11,004
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
Today it was misting as I passed a hayfield that they're baling. Fresh cut grass in the morning mist is the best smell in the world.
07-15-12 | 01:02 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,771
Likes: 6
From: Manhattan
Bikes: AristoNYC's PedalRoom
Today I am recovering from working a 12 hour shift, then completing the tough mudder on Mount Snow VT, then working a 10 hour shift right after.
07-15-12 | 01:22 PM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
today i took my camera out on my bike for some non cell phone pics and realized that i very badly need a new rear tire..guess these armadillos dont last very long
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07-15-12 | 02:12 PM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,650
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
How long is not long, and how often do you skid? I've had a set for about 6 weeks now.
07-15-12 | 02:21 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
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From: The Bad Woods.
ive had mine since the end of april (800+ miles), and ill be honest the first couple weeks i was skidding all over thinking thats how i should slow down. the past 2 months or so i only skid once going down a hill that was much steeper than expected and had some youngins on it
front tire is fine though, i think they just dont take a lot of skidding abuse. im sure if i had been riding without skids the whole time it would be fine
front tire is fine though, i think they just dont take a lot of skidding abuse. im sure if i had been riding without skids the whole time it would be fine
07-15-12 | 04:47 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 300
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From: Jersey City/NYC
today i found these sweet ass golf pants and shorts at target for $25 a pair. they feel exactly like the expensive chrome shorts. hope they last, but even if they dont screw it theyre only $25!
07-15-12 | 05:32 PM
We win all charity rides
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,369
Likes: 0
From: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
Bikes: BMX, fixed gear
What ones were they? I work there but have like none of the clothes they sell. If they last I might have to give them a shot haha
07-15-12 | 05:39 PM
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Posts: 300
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From: Jersey City/NYC
tag says "champion duo dry max stretch golf pants"
07-15-12 | 05:58 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,520
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From: Utica,NY,USA
(although cow manure on tilled earth is right up there...)
my grandfather would hire my friends and i every summer to put in hay, only around 800 bales, but that's how we earned money for the county fair. every time i smell a hayfield my mind immediately inserts the smell of hot funnel cakes to go with it....
07-15-12 | 08:16 PM
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
Yesterday I: https://app.strava.com/activities/13519180
07-15-12 | 08:24 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,227
Likes: 0
From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
Yesterday I: https://app.strava.com/activities/13519180
07-15-12 | 08:47 PM
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Today I mellowed it out with a 20 mile ride.
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07-15-12 | 09:23 PM
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Posts: 2,227
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
Today I sold the last bits of my Kagero that I'm going to sell.
I sold my Omniums to a friend who is determined to run 48/16 brakeless and is being an idiot about my recommendations to gear up or run a brake.
I sold my Omniums to a friend who is determined to run 48/16 brakeless and is being an idiot about my recommendations to gear up or run a brake.
07-15-12 | 09:26 PM
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Today Angie stepped on a skate buried in the sand at the beach and it's spines ****ed up her foot pretty good. It wasn't very fun.
07-15-12 | 09:27 PM
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Ouch.
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07-15-12 | 09:28 PM
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy