Today I (v2):
02-09-15 | 10:20 AM
#9651
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
02-09-15 | 04:11 PM
#9652
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
Got the sickest NOS mtn wheel build ever in progress.
Y'all ain't even ready. Don't even pay your Internet bill, spare yourselves.
Y'all ain't even ready. Don't even pay your Internet bill, spare yourselves.
02-09-15 | 04:18 PM
#9653
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
02-09-15 | 05:06 PM
#9655
Senior Member
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,682
Likes: 10
From: dEnVeR
Bikes: CENTURION / LOOK / Bianchi
02-09-15 | 06:24 PM
#9657
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
First day of the new semester! and it already seems like things may not go so well because whoever was supposed to be the new instructor went off for a different job, so... yeah. One of my lecture instructors is sub-ing for the week but we need a shop instructor.
02-09-15 | 06:52 PM
#9658
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
in related news im most likely gonna be going back to school in the fall. yay school.
02-09-15 | 08:50 PM
#9659
Full Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 409
Likes: 33
Today I...
hit an all-time low for jonesing for the day the doctor gives me the OK to ride my bike again (all-time low for biking in general)-
In december I got my settlement check... got a late manual e36, bolted on some steelies wrapped in Hakkapeliita R8's...yesterday finally recieved via amazon a fresh batch of Eddie Glass-era Fu Manchu cd's to fill up the 6-d changer in the beemer. Today's result of Marcus in upstate NY- I am the baddest mofo on the road. So fun.
hit an all-time low for jonesing for the day the doctor gives me the OK to ride my bike again (all-time low for biking in general)-
In december I got my settlement check... got a late manual e36, bolted on some steelies wrapped in Hakkapeliita R8's...yesterday finally recieved via amazon a fresh batch of Eddie Glass-era Fu Manchu cd's to fill up the 6-d changer in the beemer. Today's result of Marcus in upstate NY- I am the baddest mofo on the road. So fun.
02-09-15 | 09:13 PM
#9660
Full Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 409
Likes: 33
[MENTION=164476]Scrodzilla[/MENTION] that puch looks stunning in the photo, was it absolutely covered in grime and dirt when the offer was made or was the kid a bit of a ja? Even in my podunk town that's a $5-7K scooter all day long. Heck I sold a Bridgestone 200 with rust pitting in all of the chrome and a few mismatched bits for 4k, and nobody cares about Bridgestones.
02-09-15 | 11:08 PM
#9661
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 15
From: las vegas
Bikes: purty blue undefeated II 57cm
I went to a local bike shop to ask if I could use a pump since my front tire was super low after I got out of work and I wanted to avoid using my co2 and as I came into the store I asked the dude behind the desk politely if I could use a pump or air, he gave me a weird look and said no, we sell pumps...
I've never had issues with a shop letting me use air, even some tools like lock ring pliers. Dudes have been nice so I come back and buy stuff **** that shop though.
I've never had issues with a shop letting me use air, even some tools like lock ring pliers. Dudes have been nice so I come back and buy stuff **** that shop though.
Last edited by GENESTARWIND; 02-09-15 at 11:11 PM.
02-09-15 | 11:28 PM
#9664
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
I gotta make you do it outside (not a lot of floor space, ya dig), but I'll let you use a pump.
That guy is a dick. I bet they charge like 8 bucks for a tube.
That guy is a dick. I bet they charge like 8 bucks for a tube.
02-10-15 | 09:54 AM
#9668
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
From: Queens, Ny
Bikes: Klein Q-Pro Carbon Team, Bridgestone MB-3, Mercier Kilo TT, BB17 Karma
Ridgewood. Apparently it's the new Williamsburg. Funny thing, the Mrs. and I moved to Ridgewood years ago because we thought Queens would never be 'hip'; now there are 3 new coffeeshops and a bookstore within blocks of our place. </rant> But yeah, it would be cool to have someone else to noob with.
We should definitely go out for a ride when the weather gets better!
Today I have the day off again from work. Have a dentist appointment- going to have my last cavity filled!!!
02-10-15 | 01:07 PM
#9669
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
Likes: 3
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
02-10-15 | 01:25 PM
#9671
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,855
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Which model do you have ? MSRP on the 2015 CAAD10 with 105 gruppo is only $1620. Perhaps you are overestimating its street value.
02-10-15 | 01:37 PM
#9672
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
Likes: 3
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
02-10-15 | 01:49 PM
#9673
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,855
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
OK, so $2820 MSRP for the 2015 Force, so maybe your price is reasonable depending on condition, but you rarely recoup much on upgrades like the Thomson seatpost, and tubeless wheels on street bikes are unimportant to most people. The problem is that you are competing with a lot of people selling similar items and that shops often have major discounts on clearance of new 2014 bikes.
02-10-15 | 02:15 PM
#9674
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
Likes: 3
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
You make good points. I'm not even trying to recoup on the thomson or wheels, I'm just using them as selling points over a stock new bike.
I guess I'll just wait until someone wants it.
I guess I'll just wait until someone wants it.