Today I (v2):
10-22-14, 01:44 PM
#8626
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Today I learned an expensive lesson about carrying fragile items unsecured in a shallow front bicycle basket. I was returning home from a trip from the grocery store on my Windsor Clockwork townie with its Wald 4.75" deep front basket, when I hit a bump and a $5+ glass jar of bean dip was jetisoned onto the pavement with predictable results. 
10-22-14, 01:47 PM
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The good stuff is worth a couple extra bucks. I just make my own.
10-22-14, 01:56 PM
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10-22-14, 02:02 PM
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No, it was all natural, no preservatives, no additives, gluten free Desert Pepper Trading Co. spicy black bean dip. Not some crappy watery chemical laden cheap dip like Pace makes. Also, it was a large 16 oz jar.
10-22-14, 02:07 PM
#8630
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I can't believe you guys are busting his balls about a $5 jar of bean dip.....
10-22-14, 02:30 PM
#8632
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10-22-14, 08:06 PM
#8636
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Today I throughly cleaned the wabi, and I'm considering turning it into a townie
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10-22-14, 08:14 PM
#8637
Still kicking.
Today I ordered a a Velo Orange Model 3 for the puch.
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10-22-14, 08:35 PM
#8638
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Be aware, they are rock hard. I have been using one and it feels just like my B17 in shape, but it is so hard I can only see it taking years to break in. That's not necessarily a bad thing, it just feels like I'm sitting on a plastic saddle rather than a leather one.
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10-22-14, 08:43 PM
#8639
Still kicking.
I'm fine with rock hard, the puch is only for cruising around and light rides.
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10-22-14, 08:50 PM
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First MTB ride on the specialized, OTB because I went over a step I didn't see, panicked a little, clipped a fence with my bar, and proceeded to flip in the air. I have a lot to learn.
Took a sweet picture for instagram tho
Took a sweet picture for instagram tho
10-22-14, 08:53 PM
#8641
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Heh, I've always been against softening agents for my saddle.
10-22-14, 09:33 PM
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i really dont like the modernization theyve done to my beloved monster, but any duc has my respect. my first bike was a monster 695 and that thing ripped and sounded like a demon. my harley buddies still call me ducati cuz they always gave me **** for not getting a HD. i loved that bike.
i need another moto.
i need another moto.
10-22-14, 10:08 PM
#8643
Still kicking.
I have actually considered trying a light application of something like neatsfoot oil to soften it a tiny bit. My Brooks is also very hard but it has the right amount of give to be really comfortable. Anyway, just passing on some info.
Heh, I've always been against softening agents for my saddle.
Heh, I've always been against softening agents for my saddle.
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10-23-14, 12:01 PM
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So, today I finally bit the bullet and ordered a new refrigerator at Home depot to replace my 20+ y/o Amana that is still working, but is getting really loud and making all kinds of nasty hissing, cracking and popping sounds. It also runs a lot uses a lot of power. I really hate replacing it, because it's built like a tank and is a lot more sturdy that modern refrigerators. This year has been costly for my home maintenance, and the new fridge takes me past the $10K mark, but at least it should be a lot less for the next 10 years.
10-23-14, 04:32 PM
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Gonna build some wheels for myself tonight.