Today I:
01-23-13 | 08:14 PM
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
Oh yeah that thing. These had a stupid pressed-in plastic cap that I had to mangle to remove. They're similar, but not identical to the caps on GR-9s.
01-23-13 | 08:17 PM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,650
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
01-23-13 | 08:57 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 656
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I think I just need more legitimate cold weather gear, a windbreaker over my hoodie, and shirts under jeans doesn't cut it when the thermometer outside my house says 13 with strong wind
01-23-13 | 09:01 PM
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
01-23-13 | 09:11 PM
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
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It's not a phone either!
hah, its a tablet.
hah, its a tablet.
01-23-13 | 09:14 PM
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
01-23-13 | 10:06 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,846
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From: St Louis
Today I talked a bunch with my race team director and we figured out the goals and plans for the team. Then he asked me to captain our trackies. I am very very stoked.
01-23-13 | 10:30 PM
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Nice, congrats.
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01-23-13 | 10:48 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,771
Likes: 6
From: Manhattan
Bikes: AristoNYC's PedalRoom
01-23-13 | 11:06 PM
Pirate/Smuggler
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,184
Likes: 7
From: Marigny/Leucadia
Today I got a pro fit on the new Big Block. Raised the saddle to 155 degree leg extension, pushed the saddle back and lowered the stem to 40 degree hip extension. Cut the steerer tube and set the chain tension. Went out for a quick ride. I'm stoked, this bike is dialed in.
01-23-13 | 11:40 PM
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
01-24-13 | 09:07 AM
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
I do pretty well with a set of legwarmers under whatever I'm wearing. Bonus: I can take them off at work without fully stripping down.
Also, Kaz: That epic winter guide was informative and entertaining. Tell your little friend good job.
Also, Kaz: That epic winter guide was informative and entertaining. Tell your little friend good job.
Last edited by striknein; 01-24-13 at 09:14 AM.
01-24-13 | 10:50 AM
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,227
Likes: 0
From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
Today I woke up at 3:30AM convinced I was going to puke. Haven't yet, but stayed home from work. Hopefully I'm over it by tomorrow. Can't afford to miss two full days of work - I have a bike to build!
01-24-13 | 11:07 AM
Cat 5 field stuffer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,426
Likes: 7
From: Hammond, La
Bikes: Wabi Lightning RE, Wabi Classic
Today I got a pro fit on the new Big Block. Raised the saddle to 155 degree leg extension, pushed the saddle back and lowered the stem to 40 degree hip extension. Cut the steerer tube and set the chain tension. Went out for a quick ride. I'm stoked, this bike is dialed in.
01-24-13 | 11:43 AM
Magnets, how do they work
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,299
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From: Buffalo
Oh whoops, those flat caps with the four or so holes (I'm going off the top of my head) don't have a tool supplied by MKS to work on them, I think a few of their pedals have these (the RX-whatevers do, I know). I think you just have to use a nail or something else pointy to pry it out. Kinda a pain.
01-24-13 | 12:45 PM
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,299
Likes: 6,081
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
i rode 3 hrs this morning. I felt really good this morning.
Just motorin' around. Starting to feel a little strong for the first time since b4 the drunkenness and debauchery that was the holidays this (last) year.
It was like 65 and drizzly the whole time; it felt good on my skin. Short sleeves, wind vest. Motorin'.
I ran into some friends that I met at the track last year in the latter half of my ride. We were on a similar route so I rode with them for like 10 min. It was kewl.
Just motorin' around. Starting to feel a little strong for the first time since b4 the drunkenness and debauchery that was the holidays this (last) year.
It was like 65 and drizzly the whole time; it felt good on my skin. Short sleeves, wind vest. Motorin'.
I ran into some friends that I met at the track last year in the latter half of my ride. We were on a similar route so I rode with them for like 10 min. It was kewl.
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01-24-13 | 01:39 PM
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
I ended up putting a chisel through the cap near the indent and pried them out with a flat-blade screwdriver. Now they're trashed, but still functional with a judicious application of epoxy. The pedals were some old MKS AR-8's, not exactly in high demand right now.
01-24-13 | 04:30 PM
Ths Hipstr Kills Masheenz
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,542
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From: seattle
Bikes: tirove
realized just how much better my day is when i check this site https://whatbikeracersshouldcallme.tumblr.com/
01-24-13 | 04:33 PM
Would you just look at it
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,554
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From: Denver
Bikes: good ones.
All this cold-weather commuting talk is making me feel better. It's 11 miles to campus and I have been freezing my jimmies off. I feel like I made a big step in not buying a parking pass this semester, so I'm forced to ride or at the very least ride to the train.
Kayce, there's been talk about spoked putting together a team. Lot of us pack guys are doing that. Join us
Kayce, there's been talk about spoked putting together a team. Lot of us pack guys are doing that. Join us
01-24-13 | 04:48 PM
We win all charity rides
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From: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
Bikes: BMX, fixed gear
realized just how much better my day is when i check this site https://whatbikeracersshouldcallme.tumblr.com/
01-24-13 | 05:23 PM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,650
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
Rode around after work today. Total of about 40 miles. Rad.
01-24-13 | 05:55 PM
i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,574
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Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
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.
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.