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01-20-16 | 09:42 AM
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Tell me about it. I have lower back issues so severe that I can't get within eight inches of touching my toes. That is why you see the bars on my bikes set very high. When I ride on the drops, my back angle is about 45 degrees, instead of the normal flat back of someone with good lower back flexibility. When I'm racing, I push just as much air as someone who is a foot taller than me. Needless to say, I always sucked at time trials.
01-20-16 | 03:10 PM
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Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5
I ride brakeless and where my hands spend the most time on compacts is resting in the "elbows" right before the hood position. Having actual hoods or bullhorns puts my hands too far forward and causes problems (I've suffered lower back problems for over 20 years following a bad car wreck).
I suppose in that situation, what works for me may not be the best for someone else.
I suppose in that situation, what works for me may not be the best for someone else.
01-24-16 | 10:28 PM
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From: Seattlish
Bikes: SWorks Stumpy, Haibike Xduro RX, Crave SS
01-24-16 | 10:43 PM
Veteran Racer
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Wait, your real last name is Kindaslow ?
01-24-16 | 10:59 PM
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From: Seattlish
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01-25-16 | 09:35 AM
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Did the peppers make it intact?
01-25-16 | 10:20 AM
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
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Hey Scrod,
What is the latest eta for the RG kit and Bojac T-shirt ? Also, am I good for the order that I placed for the Conti GP 4-Season in 700x32c ?
Thanks,
TT
What is the latest eta for the RG kit and Bojac T-shirt ? Also, am I good for the order that I placed for the Conti GP 4-Season in 700x32c ?
Thanks,
TT
01-25-16 | 06:03 PM
VELO.MUERTO
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Vancouver, WA
Bikes: Charge EVO III, Cannondale CAAD8
This has probably been beaten to death, but what's the best way to choose a saddle? I don't want to just keep buying them until I find one I like.
I have a Selle italia X1 right now, but I don't really love it. Debating spending the money on a Brooks Cambium C13.
I have a Selle italia X1 right now, but I don't really love it. Debating spending the money on a Brooks Cambium C13.
01-25-16 | 07:10 PM
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From: Seattlish
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01-25-16 | 07:22 PM
Clark W. Griswold
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From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
01-25-16 | 08:43 PM
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
01-25-16 | 09:06 PM
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01-25-16 | 09:07 PM
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
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What about test saddle programs that are offered through some shops ?
01-25-16 | 09:13 PM
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
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Yeah, I get a lot of mail delivered to my address for some person named "Resident".
01-25-16 | 09:55 PM
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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01-25-16 | 09:56 PM
Clark W. Griswold
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From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
01-26-16 | 12:07 PM
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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01-26-16 | 12:17 PM
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Dang...the shop's been insanely busy and I forgot all about it. I'll take some pics today.
01-27-16 | 06:16 PM
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Better late than never! [MENTION=362748]SquidPuppet[/MENTION]
01-27-16 | 06:20 PM
Painfully average.
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Bikes: Caad10 / All-City SP
What happened to your blue BK?
01-27-16 | 06:25 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
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From: The Bad Woods.
i could definitely get down with those bars
and of course purple.
because purple.
and of course purple.
because purple.
01-27-16 | 06:37 PM
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
01-27-16 | 06:43 PM
Painfully average.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,304
Likes: 4
Bikes: Caad10 / All-City SP
01-27-16 | 06:50 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
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From: The Bad Woods.
01-27-16 | 07:12 PM
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From: NOLA
Bikes: Bareknuckle, Kilo TT Stripper
That couldn't be more different than my purple BK, and it's still awesome. Love that frame.