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Old 01-20-16, 09:42 AM
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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.
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I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel keeps getting longer - me
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
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 tried that position and it was causing me all kinds of wrist pains. I wonder if a shorter stem would have resolved some of that?
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My wife gave me a what the hell look when she handed me this package. Always good to keep the wife confused, thanks!
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Old 01-24-16, 10:43 PM
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My wife gave me a what the hell look when she handed me this package. Always good to keep the wife confused, thanks!
Wait, your real last name is Kindaslow ?
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Wait, your real last name is Kindaslow ?
In the real world, I am the lead for a group of 90+ therapists, many with their Ph Ds, and they ask me some of the dumbest questions imaginable. So, I paused for a moment when I read that.
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Old 01-25-16, 09:35 AM
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Did the peppers make it intact?
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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 ?

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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.
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Did the peppers make it intact?
Yes, and thank you!
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Old 01-25-16, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Wait, your real last name is Kindaslow ?
It has to be you are legally not allowed to lie to the postman it says it in the constitution!
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Old 01-25-16, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AndjaVXC
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.
Unfortunately that's the only real way to do it.
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It has to be you are legally not allowed to lie to the postman it says it in the constitution!
If you can say ass on BF, then it must be ok to lie to the postman.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Unfortunately that's the only real way to do it.
What about test saddle programs that are offered through some shops ?
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Originally Posted by Kindaslow
If you can say ass on BF, then it must be ok to lie to the postman.
Yeah, I get a lot of mail delivered to my address for some person named "Resident".
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Old 01-25-16, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
What about test saddle programs that are offered through some shops ?
Excellent point, but I've found that many test saddles available at most shops don't appeal to the vast majority of fixed gear riders coming into my shop.
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If you can say ass on BF, then it must be ok to lie to the postman.
Nope it is written in the Declaration of Independence!
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I do. I'll post them along with pics of my old BK when I get back to the shop on Tues.
Still wanna see the bike with those new bars please.
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Dang...the shop's been insanely busy and I forgot all about it. I'll take some pics today.
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What happened to your blue BK?
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i could definitely get down with those bars

and of course purple.

because purple.
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Old 01-27-16, 06:37 PM
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What happened to your blue BK?
The blue one's been gone for about two years, Rip Van Winkle!

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i could definitely get down with those bars

and of course purple.

because purple.
I love, love, LOVE these bars. And I love the purple!
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The blue one's been gone for about two years, Rip Van Winkle!
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I love, love, LOVE these bars. And I love the purple!
ive really come to appreciate bars with a good ergonomic position, it just makes me so happy
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That couldn't be more different than my purple BK, and it's still awesome. Love that frame.
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