Today I:
08-13-12 | 09:17 PM
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
Today a customer came in with a CAAD10 that he'd rebuilt. Put full SRAM Red and Zipp 808's on this thing. It was nice. Then he said he needed a new BB. So far, nothing fishy. I threw it on the stand, tried to loosen the crankarms, twisted my allen key without loosening the bolt at all. Used a different key, twisted that one too. Tried the other side, didn't budge at all. Customer walked back over, said he'd forgotten to tell us that he used the red Loc-Tite instead of lube when he put it together so that it would hold.
We told him that it was more or less permanently on there and that there was nothing we could do. He shrugged and walked out with his bike. Some people have more money than brains.
We told him that it was more or less permanently on there and that there was nothing we could do. He shrugged and walked out with his bike. Some people have more money than brains.
08-13-12 | 09:27 PM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
Yeah, the 500 degree stuff. At least the parts that are now permanently affixed to the bike are nice ones. Dumbass.
08-13-12 | 09:35 PM
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Wow, I guess he figured red goes with red.
Thanks scrod I can't take the noise and it's not doing anything for me except ****ing with my zen.
Thanks scrod I can't take the noise and it's not doing anything for me except ****ing with my zen.
08-13-12 | 09:42 PM
Still kicking.
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
08-13-12 | 09:43 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
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Today I read the latest and greatest from the 41: I feel bad when I drop anther rider (unless it's a fixie)
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08-13-12 | 09:46 PM
Cat Enthusiast
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
Today I read the latest and greatest from the 41: I feel bad when I drop anther rider (unless it's a fixie)
08-13-12 | 09:48 PM
THE STUFFED
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
Today I read the latest and greatest from the 41: I feel bad when I drop anther rider (unless it's a fixie)
It makes me feel all tingly inside and grin like a madman when the shock and awe hits them that this skinny jean clad hipster is more than they bargained for. From my opinion, gears actually slow you down. The sound of useless downshifting in hopes of catching up only adds to the ante.
08-13-12 | 09:54 PM
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
today i started brewing beer again.
mostly so i can show my wife what i know, then she can take over and probably make the best home brew in the world
mostly so i can show my wife what i know, then she can take over and probably make the best home brew in the world
08-13-12 | 09:56 PM
The space coyote lied.
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From: dusk 'til dawn.
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I need to hide the red loctite tomorrow, we got a couple noobs in the shop, it could be bad if they found it.
08-13-12 | 10:00 PM
THE STUFFED
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
08-13-12 | 10:04 PM
The space coyote lied.
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So far I've only used the stuff in the shop on lawn mowers.
Oh, and one weedeater head.
I've been mowing lawns this summer, gotta get creative to keep them things together sometimes.
Oh, and one weedeater head.
I've been mowing lawns this summer, gotta get creative to keep them things together sometimes.
08-13-12 | 10:08 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
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From: The Bad Woods.
this reminds me, i was supposed to start making mead in april. new bikes are distracting 
cog on a freewheel hub? pretty sure theres nothing else threaded anyone would ever want to permanently attach to a bike, especially in a normal scenario
cog on a freewheel hub? pretty sure theres nothing else threaded anyone would ever want to permanently attach to a bike, especially in a normal scenario
08-13-12 | 10:10 PM
THE STUFFED
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I thought you meant a modern freewheel hub body at first and then remembered the days of old.
08-13-12 | 10:12 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
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From: The Bad Woods.
haha, i actually had in mind the freewheel side of a flip/flop hub
08-13-12 | 10:15 PM
THE STUFFED
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Why would you do that now??? Freewheels often times go bad, especially if you're using a budget brand. Even with a white industries eno, you wouldn't want to potentially damage the intricates within with a heatgun/ torch when you choose to/ often times unwillingly hav e to part ways with the hub.
08-13-12 | 10:26 PM
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Why would you do that now??? Freewheels often times go bad, especially if you're using a budget brand. Even with a white industries eno, you wouldn't want to potentially damage the intricates within with a heatgun/ torch when you choose to/ often times unwillingly hav e to part ways with the hub.
08-13-12 | 10:28 PM
THE STUFFED
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08-13-12 | 10:35 PM
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You guys don't even know the joy I feel when I deny a road cyclist who tries to "drop"/ pass me. It's even more fun on climbs.
It makes me feel all tingly inside and grin like a madman when the shock and awe hits them that this skinny jean clad hipster is more than they bargained for. From my opinion, gears actually slow you down. The sound of useless downshifting in hopes of catching up only adds to the ante.
It makes me feel all tingly inside and grin like a madman when the shock and awe hits them that this skinny jean clad hipster is more than they bargained for. From my opinion, gears actually slow you down. The sound of useless downshifting in hopes of catching up only adds to the ante.
08-13-12 | 10:37 PM
The space coyote lied.
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Gears always slow me down. If I have a 42x24 I will use it on way too mellow a slope. As long as the hill doesn't reduce me to walking, all my best climb times are on the fixed.
08-13-12 | 10:45 PM
THE STUFFED
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True, true. But, in certain cases where the momentum is beneficial it's a different story. However there's cases as well where gears take the cake.
Anyhow, we can all agree that FG is a good form of cadence training nonetheless. It's done wonders for me especially on the higher end.
Anyhow, we can all agree that FG is a good form of cadence training nonetheless. It's done wonders for me especially on the higher end.
08-13-12 | 10:46 PM
Still kicking.
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Today I signed up to help at one of the rest stops for the Gran Fondo NJ. It's located where the Dirt Jumps are conveniently.
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08-13-12 | 10:47 PM
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But that's you choosing to use a smaller gear, which slows you down. You have larger gears at your disposal, use those and I bet your times improve. It's all about maximizing your effort with the appropriate gear/cadence. Also don't forget large quantities of rule #5.
08-13-12 | 10:49 PM
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Climbing fixed is awesome for strength and overall fitness. 110% agree which is why I do it so often
08-13-12 | 10:50 PM
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
Helped me KOM a segment that I haven't been able to take in a while. I thought I was going to puke. Maybe the fact that I didn't means I didn't push hard enough :|