Today I:
08-01-11 | 04:08 PM
#2401
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 812
Likes: 0
From: State College, PA
Bikes: Caad9, Fixed gear, Hardrock beater, 3 speed cruiser
Today I rode towards the black clouds for 7.5 miles until I was able to see the lightning during the daytime, then I raced the storm home. I won.
08-01-11 | 05:26 PM
#2402
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 0
From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
today i got a NOS campy headset for free 
08-01-11 | 06:23 PM
#2403
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,027
Likes: 0
From: Columbus
Bikes: Pegueot UO8, Tommaso Augusta
08-01-11 | 06:55 PM
#2404
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Today I got the DJ's issues corrected and got a street session in.
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
08-01-11 | 07:06 PM
#2405
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 0
From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
1"
slowly gonna italiasize my ital biek
slowly gonna italiasize my ital biek
08-01-11 | 07:32 PM
#2406
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
08-01-11 | 08:05 PM
#2407
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Bikes: 1987 Schwinn Super Sport, Surly Steamroller
Threw up on a ride today. Sucked. I was under the impression that beer+soy milk=Muscle Milk, but apparently that is not the case.
08-01-11 | 08:32 PM
#2409
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
08-01-11 | 10:09 PM
#2410
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,440
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
Today I:
Put of my Egg Beater SL Pedals on the Lo Pro and tried them out for the first time. WHAT A DIFFRENCE!!! I love it and may never go back
I fell trying to track stand at a light. but it was no biggie. I didnt put my arm out and try to catch myself I just put my arms next to my torso and let gravity do the work.
I also bought a stem and finally put some bullhorns-no more risers. HUGE DIFFRENCE. now im ready to RIDE!!-after work that is.
Put of my Egg Beater SL Pedals on the Lo Pro and tried them out for the first time. WHAT A DIFFRENCE!!! I love it and may never go back
I fell trying to track stand at a light. but it was no biggie. I didnt put my arm out and try to catch myself I just put my arms next to my torso and let gravity do the work.
I also bought a stem and finally put some bullhorns-no more risers. HUGE DIFFRENCE. now im ready to RIDE!!-after work that is.
08-01-11 | 10:13 PM
#2411
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
I scouted the route for my ride, the co-op's ride. I am now realizing how much work goes into organizing a ride that I want to do weekly. I hope I can keep up the patience to map easy slow routes for beginners to keep them coming back
08-01-11 | 10:58 PM
#2412
Just smang it.
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,295
Likes: 1
From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
Today I decided I really want a SS 29er. My current mtb is too small and I hate how the gears get jostled going off jumps.
Maybe a FGFS29ER???
currently browsing bd's ss29er options...
Maybe a FGFS29ER???
currently browsing bd's ss29er options...
Last edited by EpicSchwinn; 08-01-11 at 11:02 PM.
08-01-11 | 11:20 PM
#2413
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Today, a guest at one of the restaurants I work asked me how to use the salt shaker. I was literally speechless. If anyone has any ideas, I'm trying to figure out a professional and respectful way to answer that question for future reference. It is in my (smartass) nature to say something like "Well you point the side with the holes down and shake it, ma'am," and I feel like that might get me fired.
08-02-11 | 06:54 AM
#2414
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
From: Burlington, VT
Bikes: '08 Pista
Today, a guest at one of the restaurants I work asked me how to use the salt shaker. I was literally speechless. If anyone has any ideas, I'm trying to figure out a professional and respectful way to answer that question for future reference. It is in my (smartass) nature to say something like "Well you point the side with the holes down and shake it, ma'am," and I feel like that might get me fired.
on topic... 2nd day out of work due to severe back pain, starting to get concerned... may be time to go back to being a cubicle drone. excel spreadsheets gooooo
08-02-11 | 08:07 AM
#2415
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
08-02-11 | 11:17 AM
#2416
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
Bikes: Fixed-gear Mercier Kilo TT Pro
Today I, am making my first post on bikeforums.net.
But seriously. Today I want to learn how to paint my hub. I want a new rimset for my rear wheel and the cheapest way to do that is buy the rim and lace and true it myself. I figured that if I was going to do that, I should replace the hub on the bikesdirect Kilo TT Pro that gets ragged on. However, upon further research I found that it is in fact a sealed hub, which is what matters. So now, I might as well paint it a cool color.
In order to paint aluminum, I believe you must deanodize it, primer, paint, clearcoat (?), and anodize. Can anyone verify this?
But seriously. Today I want to learn how to paint my hub. I want a new rimset for my rear wheel and the cheapest way to do that is buy the rim and lace and true it myself. I figured that if I was going to do that, I should replace the hub on the bikesdirect Kilo TT Pro that gets ragged on. However, upon further research I found that it is in fact a sealed hub, which is what matters. So now, I might as well paint it a cool color.
In order to paint aluminum, I believe you must deanodize it, primer, paint, clearcoat (?), and anodize. Can anyone verify this?
08-02-11 | 11:49 AM
#2417
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 812
Likes: 0
From: State College, PA
Bikes: Caad9, Fixed gear, Hardrock beater, 3 speed cruiser
IGH 29er = win
And streetdude, get a road bike and crush mountains with me.
And streetdude, get a road bike and crush mountains with me.
08-02-11 | 12:14 PM
#2418
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
Finished my français final exam, then sat at the mechanics for 2 hours waiting for them to fix my car. Trying to plan out rides for the rest of the week before the damn tropical storm/hurricane destroys the weekend.
08-02-11 | 12:24 PM
#2419
sqrl
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Bikes: bieks
Saturday I rode my bike with 5 friends from Chicago to Milwaukee. Just a touch under 100 miles (no biggie, I did an official century a couple weeks ago). I felt fantastic, way better than when I did the same ride last year. Even had enough energy to stay awake after dinner for some beers at the hotel bar. 6 people, 100 miles, no flats or mechanicals, though 2 people got bad heat rash.
Had a lot of fun trying to take action shots while I was riding.
Sunday we almost got stranded in Milwaukee - in years past we've always taken Amtrak home with no issues, but apparently there was some 24hour alleycat in Milwaukee that same weekend. So we got to the station and they had no bike boxes left, and wouldn't let us check the bikes without boxes. Eventually though, the super helpful ticket agent made some calls and we had to sign liability waivers but they let us just put our bikes in the baggage car ourselves right from the platform. The bikes made it unscathed and we didn't have to pay to check them because they felt bad about being out of boxes. Score!
Oh! And of interest to this forum, we took a couple mile detour to check out the Kenosha velodrome. There were a few folks training, including these guys on a tandem track bike (which I had no idea existed). It was so cool!
Had a lot of fun trying to take action shots while I was riding.
Sunday we almost got stranded in Milwaukee - in years past we've always taken Amtrak home with no issues, but apparently there was some 24hour alleycat in Milwaukee that same weekend. So we got to the station and they had no bike boxes left, and wouldn't let us check the bikes without boxes. Eventually though, the super helpful ticket agent made some calls and we had to sign liability waivers but they let us just put our bikes in the baggage car ourselves right from the platform. The bikes made it unscathed and we didn't have to pay to check them because they felt bad about being out of boxes. Score!
Oh! And of interest to this forum, we took a couple mile detour to check out the Kenosha velodrome. There were a few folks training, including these guys on a tandem track bike (which I had no idea existed). It was so cool!
Last edited by misskaz; 08-02-11 at 12:29 PM. Reason: velodrome
08-02-11 | 10:09 PM
#2420
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
Today, from the looks of my electric bill from my house back in the bay area; the thermostat was left on the entire time while we were both in San Diego... poo's to keeping a constant 68 in a vacant house and the resulting heat wave that struck that month. 
08-03-11 | 02:36 PM
#2421
soft pedal zen
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 530
Likes: 14
Bikes: Absolutely
So I found my dream bike for $800 on CL. Hand built Alu frame from a well-known small shop with 105 shifters and brakes, DA derailers, and Ritchey everything else. Only problem is I don't have any money, so I put all of my bikes on CL. -_-
08-03-11 | 03:27 PM
#2422
Enson
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 389
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Surly Steamroller
How to Paint Aluminum
After clicking the link, please take note how well Google searches the BF.net site. It's better than the forums search function.
You can also enter this- "site:bikeforums.net how to paint aluminum" -in Google's search barn and it will only give you results from this site.
But seriously.
After clicking the link, please take note how well Google searches the BF.net site. It's better than the forums search function.
You can also enter this- "site:bikeforums.net how to paint aluminum" -in Google's search barn and it will only give you results from this site.
But seriously.
08-03-11 | 04:41 PM
#2423
Disgruntled Commuter
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
From: Tacoma, WA
Bikes: DAWES MTA YO
Today I'm sitting in my office, dreaming of A BETTER TOMORROW in which I can actually afford a nice bike and bike stuff instead of getting paid, paying my bills, paying my tuition, buying cigarettes and then being broke.
Ugh.
Ugh.
08-03-11 | 04:43 PM
#2424
pro in someone's theory
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,236
Likes: 3
From: Las Cruces, NM
Bikes: FTP
Skip the cigarettes and buy more bike stuff.
08-03-11 | 04:52 PM
#2425
Disgruntled Commuter
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
From: Tacoma, WA
Bikes: DAWES MTA YO
For my Dawes MTA?
It's the definition of putting pearls on swine. : D
It's the definition of putting pearls on swine. : D