Today I:
08-31-12 | 06:06 PM
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,299
Likes: 6,082
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
the roubaix have pretty lax geometry and aren't the stiffest bikes. theyre def not race bikes.
ill probably always own a steel rig to serve the same purpose that a roubaix would
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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
08-31-12 | 06:12 PM
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
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Get a tarmac!
08-31-12 | 06:31 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Today I'm doing saving my strength because tomorrow I'm helping my friend move....again.
08-31-12 | 06:36 PM
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
08-31-12 | 06:37 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2011
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Today I accidentally put in about 25 miles on my way to work 3 miles from home. The weather in new jersey today was nice. I like fighting a strong wind when it's nice and hot out
08-31-12 | 06:41 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 300
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From: Jersey City/NYC
today i put in 66 miles (jersey city to nyack, ny). i'm home now and feel like crap (groggy, lightheaded, feel as if i can't fully inflate my lungs).
maybe i didn't eat enough before/during the ride or pushed too hard. it suuuuuucks
maybe i didn't eat enough before/during the ride or pushed too hard. it suuuuuucks
08-31-12 | 06:43 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
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From: The Bad Woods.
today i have been lobsterified at the waterpark
the whole drive to/from all i was thinking about was "wow, i want to ride these hills."
vernon nj on rt 23 has some intense hills, think in about 8 miles i went up at least 1000 ft
2 weeks ago i was on 209 and thought the same thing, though not as intense, just looked like a great ride
the whole drive to/from all i was thinking about was "wow, i want to ride these hills."
vernon nj on rt 23 has some intense hills, think in about 8 miles i went up at least 1000 ft
2 weeks ago i was on 209 and thought the same thing, though not as intense, just looked like a great ride
08-31-12 | 07:34 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,852
Likes: 14
From: Ithaca, NY
Bikes: Click on the #YOLO
Cleaned the garage/storage/parts/work space.
This is "clean". Welp.
This is "clean". Welp.
08-31-12 | 07:42 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
n+1 in action
08-31-12 | 09:00 PM
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,738
Likes: 10,991
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
At first glance I thought that Mountain Cycle was an Alpinestars and was getting all excited.
Not that the Mountain Cycle isn't something to get excited over also.
Not that the Mountain Cycle isn't something to get excited over also.
08-31-12 | 09:19 PM
Senior Member
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today i have been lobsterified at the waterpark
the whole drive to/from all i was thinking about was "wow, i want to ride these hills."
vernon nj on rt 23 has some intense hills, think in about 8 miles i went up at least 1000 ft
2 weeks ago i was on 209 and thought the same thing, though not as intense, just looked like a great ride
the whole drive to/from all i was thinking about was "wow, i want to ride these hills."
vernon nj on rt 23 has some intense hills, think in about 8 miles i went up at least 1000 ft
2 weeks ago i was on 209 and thought the same thing, though not as intense, just looked like a great ride
08-31-12 | 09:20 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,852
Likes: 14
From: Ithaca, NY
Bikes: Click on the #YOLO
here's an album with a pretty consistent angle on most of what's in there (some have been sold, some have been added without pics)
https://imgur.com/a/TQWp3
08-31-12 | 09:30 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
08-31-12 | 10:07 PM
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,227
Likes: 0
From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
Today I rode critical mass with my sqrl. This was her first ride over 5 miles. It didn't go well.
08-31-12 | 10:23 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 76
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: The "Shameless Huffy", 3Rensho Keirin, Nagasawa
Tonight while riding home from work I got stopped by a cop, for the first time ever in 35+ years of riding, for "running" a red light. It was at 10:50 pm at 45th and Broadway in Manhattan, pretty much the heart of Times Square. And as anyone can tell you that's been there, TOURIST HELL. And I didn't so much "run" the light as eek by from a stop when there was an opening in the hoards of people, taxis, livery cabs, pedi cabs, limos, single drivers suv's, etc who, for the most part, NEVER pay attention to the lights.
And it wasn't just any cop, it was super ****** cop (but not "Mega ****** cop" because he didn't ticket me - btw, can I say "******" in here Scrod? Guess the filter will catch it if I can't). I generally have no beef with NYC's Finest. My dad was a prison guard for a while when I was growing up and I managed a dive shop in BK where I met and dove with a lot of nice cops. Generally, cops in NYC are too busy with real crap to bother with nonsense (Philly - that's another story). But this guy - 20 something, covered in acne or little boils or something - had to keep me there for a few minutes to berate me like a drill Sargent. "What do you thing you're doing!" "Going home from work sir. I work right there" "So you're too good to obey traffic signals? You think you don't have to pay attention to red lights?" "No sir - sorry sir" "You don't pay attention to red lights?" "Actually sir, in this part of town, I pay attention to the people and cars because they don't usually pay attention to traffic signals" etc, etc. "Get out of here and go THAT way (the direction I was going in when he stopped me)."
I'm kinda puzzled as to why he bothered - It wasn't like I bombed the light, I was coming from a near dead stop, literally crawling across the street to take advantage of a rare occasion on Broadway when there was NO cars or people in the cross street or in front on me. Maybe he moved here from Philly.
And it wasn't just any cop, it was super ****** cop (but not "Mega ****** cop" because he didn't ticket me - btw, can I say "******" in here Scrod? Guess the filter will catch it if I can't). I generally have no beef with NYC's Finest. My dad was a prison guard for a while when I was growing up and I managed a dive shop in BK where I met and dove with a lot of nice cops. Generally, cops in NYC are too busy with real crap to bother with nonsense (Philly - that's another story). But this guy - 20 something, covered in acne or little boils or something - had to keep me there for a few minutes to berate me like a drill Sargent. "What do you thing you're doing!" "Going home from work sir. I work right there" "So you're too good to obey traffic signals? You think you don't have to pay attention to red lights?" "No sir - sorry sir" "You don't pay attention to red lights?" "Actually sir, in this part of town, I pay attention to the people and cars because they don't usually pay attention to traffic signals" etc, etc. "Get out of here and go THAT way (the direction I was going in when he stopped me)."
I'm kinda puzzled as to why he bothered - It wasn't like I bombed the light, I was coming from a near dead stop, literally crawling across the street to take advantage of a rare occasion on Broadway when there was NO cars or people in the cross street or in front on me. Maybe he moved here from Philly.
08-31-12 | 10:29 PM
Senior Member
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Haha, back in Philly all the bike cops would ride around town together in one big goofy peloton.
08-31-12 | 11:09 PM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,650
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
Maybe he was made fun of as a kid and is taking out on everyone now.
08-31-12 | 11:26 PM
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Tonight Angie's car broke down in the city, got towed about 35 miles home, then the tow truck broke down right when it arrived at our house - leaving the car stranded on the back.
Two hours later:
Two hours later:
08-31-12 | 11:31 PM
Senior Member
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Need a bigger tow truck.
08-31-12 | 11:34 PM
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Seriously. Who does AAA call when their **** breaks down?
08-31-12 | 11:37 PM
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Aaaa?
09-01-12 | 10:40 AM
We win all charity rides
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,369
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From: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
Bikes: BMX, fixed gear
09-01-12 | 10:52 AM
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
Today I procrastinated about going on a ride. I should have been out two hours ago 
09-01-12 | 10:54 AM
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
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It blows....