Today I jumped from the Road Bike forum to Troll the fixies....found this....kbye

Dude, that clicking noise must suck for such a thought out build. Have you retightened everything?

You're going to have to try harder fresh meat.

On topic:

Today I had a leisurely bike ride with my wife. For some reason, I feel that I'm unable to actually relax and always trying to go fast....

I rode for about six hours yesterday and I have the sun burns to prove it. At least I am happy to know I finally have a saddle that does not hurt after a couple hours

You should try that after sunburn cream/ gel with aloe; it really helps. Seriously, my first bi-weekly distance bike ride in socal on my roadie resulted in harsh neck and arm sunburn because I was wearing my short sleeve jersey and no sunscreen; sunscreen doesn't sell very well in the bay area. Which leads me to ask why didn't the said native know better?

I put sun screen but I guess it wore off after a couple hours from the sweat and I forgot to bring the tube with me. I have applied aloe gel multiple times since I got home. I'm going to have killer tan lines on my arms and quads

Well the flip side is I heard sqrls dig guys with tan lines.

I'm not sure that guy knows what trolling is, especially since he called it trolling.

Si I'm going to take everything off sometime here in the next day or two and put it back on.

i feel like this on my commute everyday! i always tell myself im just gonna cruise but it never happens.

same. if I leave early enough to get somewhere I think "I'm going to relax and take my time" and always end up hauling ass and showing up drenched in sweat.

Today I:

1. Figured out what caused my little accident yesterday (on a ~60 mile road ride on the Serotta, on a downhill, over-shifted on the front, chain jammed, bent the new big ring). Today I had the bike on the stand, thought I had correctly adjusted the derailleur stop, and did it again. As I was untangling the chain, something dropped on the floor. It was one of the derailleur pivot bolts . At least I was able to put it back in and get it working properly. Maybe it is time to upgrade to 10-speed .

2. Listed a few things on ebay in anticipation of needing cash for a new build .

Or maybe it's time to upgrade to a bike with a fixed gear :wink:

Well, considering that I already have FOUR fixed gear bikes and working on a fifth, I'll keep wishing for ten-speed for the Serotta.

Dude, you've only got 4 FGs ? I just got my 8th, and am still planning my 9th.

You also have a head-start on me as you apparently are older and I am only getting (re-)started on the collection .

Forgot I had an extra set of chainbolts that Scrod linked me not too long ago. Just replaced the loose one. Hopefully I can bring an end to boring people about it once and for all.

Re-wrapped my handlebars with cork/gel tape. And fixed a flat. Then it started to rain.

Omnium chainring bolts already come with blue Loctite on them.

1,944W yesterday.

This pretty much sums me up:

today its sunday i usualy dont do anything on sunday besides ride to work and back, but today i put on my new petals and toe straps/clips, now im just waiting for it to be work time.

Oh. My. God.

Well, this is more of a "a few days ago I:" because I've been away from good internet access.

I learned how to do a no hands track stand!

In other news, I can somewhat-consistently do a reverse 180 and pedal away.

I'm not really into the fixed gear scene for the tricks but it's a fun bonus.

Today (well, tonight) I rode 31 miles on my Steamroller. At about the halfway point, during a climb, I saw a family of four or five skunks waddling along the side of the road. I got goosebumps all over my body and sprinted the **** up that hill. Skunks are a great motivator!

haha had a similar situation with raccoons crossing the street. at first I was frightened for some reason, then I went back and tried to get close to them

clicking returns! new bolts and all. I'm about to take a hack saw to my bb

Saturday I rode 106 miles on my geared bike.

Sunday I mowed the lawn and otherwise didn't move. Finished the first Game of Thrones book.

Today I rode to work on my new Terry saddle. It was 85 degrees at 5:30 am. Ugh.

In the past month, I have ridden to work every day, plus weekend rides of 64, 45, and 106 miles. And I've gained 2 lbs. WTF, sigh.