Originally Posted by cc700 (Post 15194569)

realized just how much better my day is when i check this site http://whatbikeracersshouldcallme.tumblr.com/

Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15194860)

Today I drove the Focus ST and MS3 again. The Focus has a great engine, imo, but handling just wasn't there for me. It felt... "wobbly" in the steering wheel coming out of turns? I'm not sure what that means (don't know much about cars). For the MS3, power kicks in kind of late but I think it handles nicely.

I ruled out the WRX based on initial price and insurance cost (so ridic). I just don't think AWD is worth the extra $4k up front (based on the new quote I got for the MS3 today) plus 5x the monthly insurance cost.

I might try out a GTI and a FRS just to compare, but I doubt I'll go with either cuz 2 doors.

Cars man why lol.

Originally Posted by Street rider (Post 15194979)

I was thinking about dropping the coin for a pair, because the jeans that I currently commute/city ride in have huge holes where my saddle wore them through in like 4 different spots. How are they holding up?

Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15195495)

i think ford did a nice job on the focus st

it's fun and it moves quick

but it is still a ford

i love america and all but

our last ford was just so bad...

Originally Posted by maidenfan (Post 15196007)

Never on the water, just indoor. The only on the water experience I have is outrigger canoeing. I'm just fairly tall, heavy (6'2"@245) and have a decent lactate threshold for the shorter events. Fortunately for me, being large isn't as much of a issue as it is in cycling.

Originally Posted by jimmytango (Post 15195558)

Amazingly. They're seriously the best jeans ever. They make a black dressy slack version too, and I'm considering getting a pair of them, and some more of the jeans.

Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15196769)

I don't think I ever got below 7:30 for a 2k

But I was 5'8"@145 when I rowed. Pretty tiny by comparison.

You should get on the water! There's really nothing like the feeling of gliding across a smooth lake.

Originally Posted by homebrewk (Post 15196913)

I'm 5'10" 200 lbs and 6% body fat

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15196947)

"yoked" indeed.

****.

Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 15196346)

Today I saw hairnet's bike in the LAfixed bike porn thread.

Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15196769)

You should get on the water! There's really nothing like the feeling of gliding across a smooth lake.

Originally Posted by Street rider (Post 15196786)

Awesome. I remember wanting a pair back when they first introduced the line, but they hadn't really been out long enough to get reviews from any 'serious' cyclists. The only ones I ever seen were from hipster-types, or from some guy who was complaining that he couldn't wear them because his thighs were too big.

But now I might have to drop the money on them as soon as tax time/road bike purchase is past.

Originally Posted by misskaz (Post 15197122)

Today I am hella sick.

Originally Posted by jdgesus (Post 15197445)

yeah. wife is hella sick.. im almost sick. trying to win

Originally Posted by jimmytango (Post 15197313)

Are you implying that I'm a serious cyclist?

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7...aly5o1_500.gif

I am excite.

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15197416)

I wish that looped better.

Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 15197455)

protip:
oj w/ emergen-c
zicam

Originally Posted by Street rider (Post 15197572)

I mean, compared to half of the kids here on this campus/the internet who consider 5 miles to be a 'big ride'. Hell, the cycling club I'm in, we found out about another club thats here. When we went to meet them, it was five kids who were all riding fixed, with chrome bags and Cadence bar tape. We asked if they were cool with going on bigger rides with us to have some group friendliness, and one guy said, "yea man, I did 20 miles like a week ago, so we definitely should!".

Originally Posted by misskaz (Post 15197122)

Today I am hella sick.

Originally Posted by jdgesus (Post 15197445)

yeah. wife is hella sick.. im almost sick. trying to win

Originally Posted by jimmytango (Post 15197694)

Damn. Ok. I guess in that light, I'm supa-seeryus! Next time you're in Chicago or I'm in GR, let's ride.