Today I:
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
ill show you handsome...
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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
Not actually Tmonk




Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,299
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
...on second thought, nvm i got nothin'.
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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
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Painfully average.
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Bikes: Caad10 / All-City SP
Just got an 11.6" laptop over the weekend. Came in today, and it has Windows 8. **** looks wonky asfu.
yeah.... i wasn't too fond of it.
trying to decide whether to just get studded snows to have on hand, or wait until i actually start having difficulty. so far the Conti Winters have been great, but i'm a "prepare for the worst" sort of guy usually.
also getting used to sharing office space after having my own for seven years. wow, there are a lot of emotionally delicate special snowflakes out there....urg.....spank your inner moppet and -move on-.....
also getting used to sharing office space after having my own for seven years. wow, there are a lot of emotionally delicate special snowflakes out there....urg.....spank your inner moppet and -move on-.....
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
Today I headed down to Boston to help out my buddy -- brought a shimano front brake caliper, Tektro lever, hooked him up. This for his work bike.
While there, also grooved on his geared bike with the Franken-drivetrain I put together: was a Jamis with Shimano 2300 8sp drivetrain; now still 8sp, but SunRace microshift 8sp shifting, original chain and cassette, Dura Ace 9sp long cage rear der, orig 2300 front der, Ultegra Arabesque fluted cranks, current model 105 10sp chainrings... Works better than it has any right to...
While there, also grooved on his geared bike with the Franken-drivetrain I put together: was a Jamis with Shimano 2300 8sp drivetrain; now still 8sp, but SunRace microshift 8sp shifting, original chain and cassette, Dura Ace 9sp long cage rear der, orig 2300 front der, Ultegra Arabesque fluted cranks, current model 105 10sp chainrings... Works better than it has any right to...
I have someone coming to purchase my Tarmac tomorrow, so I cleaned it up tonight. The last thing I did was pump up the tires, and as soon as I pulled the chuck off the front valve, all of the air dumped out because the Specialized stock tubes suck. This is the 3rd one I've killed right at the valve. Not amused.
Still kicking.


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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Today I shoveled snow....
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
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ya haha. i stole it from a someone else (a coworker), like everything else I ever say that's mildly witty or clever.
maybe I should add a "-coworker" tag to it.
maybe I should add a "-coworker" tag to it.
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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
today i found this:
then i linked it to you all on bfssfg.
also almost ran over a professor in our office golfcart on campus, felt bad about it since i actually had this prof and she was a cool old hippie silver fox
p.o.s. has no headlights or even a wiper at this point, and the brake pedal is basically placebo at this point
sorry prof scimeca.
then i linked it to you all on bfssfg.
also almost ran over a professor in our office golfcart on campus, felt bad about it since i actually had this prof and she was a cool old hippie silver fox
p.o.s. has no headlights or even a wiper at this point, and the brake pedal is basically placebo at this point
sorry prof scimeca.
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Struggled to get through class this morning. Grateful this quarter is almost over, the students have been awesome but our program situation kinda sucks.
Also patted myself on the back for not buying another frame this past weekend. I don't know what the hell I was thinking, I barely find the time to ride the two bikes I have now, my 722 hasn't been ridden in weeks. And I actually had another frame in my cart, ready to go. I knew there was a reason why I didn't go through with the purchase. I really need to put things in perspective sometimes. I have barely enjoyed my Leader and I was already set on getting some high end frame. Now I can put that money towards an electric guitar, or for a vacation trip with my wife.
Came back from an 8 mile run with my wife. I am super beat right now, my record is 4 miles and the wife and I were having such a good talk that I just kept going with her. She does 8 miles easily and I am amazed because right now, every time I move something aches.
Also patted myself on the back for not buying another frame this past weekend. I don't know what the hell I was thinking, I barely find the time to ride the two bikes I have now, my 722 hasn't been ridden in weeks. And I actually had another frame in my cart, ready to go. I knew there was a reason why I didn't go through with the purchase. I really need to put things in perspective sometimes. I have barely enjoyed my Leader and I was already set on getting some high end frame. Now I can put that money towards an electric guitar, or for a vacation trip with my wife.
Came back from an 8 mile run with my wife. I am super beat right now, my record is 4 miles and the wife and I were having such a good talk that I just kept going with her. She does 8 miles easily and I am amazed because right now, every time I move something aches.
:)
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Sperry topsiders are so comfortable. I've been told I look like a hipster dumbass, but **** it its worth it.
welcome to the dark side.
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
I havent been wearing them with socks. Theyre probably not broken in yet, but theyre still so comfortable
so hardcore.
We win all charity rides
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From: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
Bikes: BMX, fixed gear
Tonight was pint night at one of the local bars. I'm so ****ed right now. And some girl asked me about my hat (wore a cycling cap), and I totally scored a name/number. **** yea bieks. I love this town. Definitely texting this girl tomorrow.
Edit: got pulled over half a block from home, and the cop let us go. Damn good tuesday night.
Edit: got pulled over half a block from home, and the cop let us go. Damn good tuesday night.
Last edited by Street rider; 11-28-12 at 12:35 AM.
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Goes to 11.

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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
Tonight was pint night at one of the local bars. I'm so ****ed right now. And some girl asked me about my hat (wore a cycling cap), and I totally scored a name/number. **** yea bieks. I love this town. Definitely texting this girl tomorrow.
Edit: got pulled over half a block from home, and the cop let us go. Damn good tuesday night.
Edit: got pulled over half a block from home, and the cop let us go. Damn good tuesday night.
Coincidentally, to that point:
Buddy of mine fixes up salvaged cars. Here's his brand spankin new 2013 ZR1 Corvette. Remember kids, don't drink and drive. Owner didn't make it.

Buddy of mine fixes up salvaged cars. Here's his brand spankin new 2013 ZR1 Corvette. Remember kids, don't drink and drive. Owner didn't make it.

i would not have the patience to fix that.
is the zr1 the really badass one thats like $175k?
in related news: i saw a mercedez suv flipped over in an intersection of a 30mph road last week on my ride, how do you **** that up?
is the zr1 the really badass one thats like $175k?
in related news: i saw a mercedez suv flipped over in an intersection of a 30mph road last week on my ride, how do you **** that up?







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