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Old 02-10-15 | 03:02 PM
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Finally realized that at some point Saturday night in my self induced blackout that I have lost my debit card and spent $150 cash. Also left the ignition on in my diesel all weekend and killed 2 almost new batteries.
Normally when I spend/lose a bunch of money in a black out I end up going on an amazon/ebay shopping spree and just buy a bunch of bicycle and car parts. This time not so redeeming.

This cool little thing did come in the mail tho.
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Old 02-10-15 | 05:53 PM
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today im making mashed potatoes out of purple cauliflower and meatballs out of chicken

science is ****ing crazy.
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Old 02-10-15 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Muffin Man
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.
Well the problem is you're asking $1500 for it.... 1200 my arse

CAAD10 Sram Red

1st gen red is not worth much these days
Maybe 1500 for full red and hollowgrams
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Old 02-10-15 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Well the problem is you're asking $1500 for it.... 1200 my arse

CAAD10 Sram Red

1st gen red is not worth much these days
Maybe 1500 for full red and hollowgrams
Forgot about that post. I have it up on up on several facebook groups at 12,and eBay at 13
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Old 02-10-15 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Muffin Man
Forgot about that post. I have it up on up on several facebook groups at 12,and eBay at 13
Another problem is that your CAAD10 is 10-speed, right ? Everything today is now 11-speed, even lowly Shimano 105, which is the entry level gruppo on the CAAD10.
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I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.
I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel keeps getting longer - me
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Old 02-10-15 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Another problem is that your CAAD10 is 10-speed, right ? Everything today is now 11-speed, even lowly Shimano 105, which is the entry level gruppo on the CAAD10.
In a couple of years 105 is going to be electronic too
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Old 02-10-15 | 09:29 PM
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Damn. What do you guys think is a reasonable starting price then?
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Old 02-10-15 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Muffin Man
Damn. What do you guys think is a reasonable starting price then?
Why don't you try an eBay auction with a reserve price that you are willing to accept, a higher buy it now price, say the $1300 you've been asking, and a reasonable starting price low enough to get people to start bidding. This way you won't be forced to accept less than you want and can see people are really willing to pay.
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Old 02-10-15 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Why don't you try an eBay auction with a reserve price that you are willing to accept, a higher buy it now price, say the $1300 you've been asking, and a reasonable starting price low enough to get people to start bidding. This way you won't be forced to accept less than you want and can see people are really willing to pay.
I'll try that. thanks.
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Old 02-10-15 | 10:24 PM
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Grabbed some tubies for the track bike today. DA 7600 hubs laced to campy strada NOS rims, I was planning on going all new but moving next month so money is a little tight.
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Old 02-10-15 | 10:28 PM
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Grabbed some tubies for the track bike today.
What tubies did you get ?
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Old 02-10-15 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
What tubies did you get ?
I actually didn't even check what tires came with, ha. I trust the guys word(he owns a lbs) but the price I paid, just the wheelset was a good deal.
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Old 02-11-15 | 11:56 AM
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Took my new wheels out for their inaugural commute to work this morning!
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Old 02-11-15 | 01:20 PM
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Is this still the Today I thread? Hope so. Today I kicked a car that nearly T-boned me. Felt good.
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Old 02-11-15 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Blylan
Took my new wheels out for their inaugural commute to work this morning!
dat saddle angle

Originally Posted by stu2
Is this still the Today I thread? Hope so. Today I kicked a car that nearly T-boned me. Felt good.
The one time I did that the dude started to follow and curse at me fart in his mouf
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Old 02-11-15 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
dat saddle angle
Yeah I'm gonna re-adjust and check the bolts before my ride home, felt my self slipping forward this morning.
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Old 02-11-15 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hairnet



The one time I did that the dude started to follow and curse at me fart in his mouf
Haha, luckily she was going the other way, to be honest i dont think she noticed me even after i kicked her.
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Old 02-11-15 | 03:41 PM
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Took my new wheels out for their inaugural commute to work this morning!

Looks like a road I would love to ride.
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Old 02-11-15 | 03:42 PM
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Today I road fixed for the first time. 20 miles without incident.
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Old 02-11-15 | 03:50 PM
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Today I returned to BF after a very lengthy hiatus. Got spoiled with packages from Ballast Point and Bird Rock coffee by sqrlfriend, and am currently lurking the SD Craigslist for jobs/apts. Do I have any BF buddies fromSan Diego with any leads on the above? [MENTION=164476]Scrodzilla[/MENTION] [MENTION=89773]TMonk[/MENTION] [MENTION=180928]Leukybear[/MENTION] HALP PLZ. Or anybody else in SD, really.

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Old 02-11-15 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
dat saddle angle
So i just double checked my Saddle, The middle part is completely flat, 0' on the bubble. The nose is off by a few degrees forward and the seat back has quit a bit of an angle just by itself. Which part of my saddle should be parallel to the ground? i noticed a bit of slipping forward this morning, but it wasn't stressing out my wrists or arms.
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Old 02-11-15 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by franswa
Looks like a road I would love to ride.
My daily commute is a dream! 98 percent of it is on this trail.
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Old 02-11-15 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Blylan
So i just double checked my Saddle, The middle part is completely flat, 0' on the bubble. The nose is off by a few degrees forward and the seat back has quit a bit of an angle just by itself. Which part of my saddle should be parallel to the ground? i noticed a bit of slipping forward this morning, but it wasn't stressing out my wrists or arms.

I set mine to level with the level itself resting on the very back of the saddle and the nose. Works for me with no effect on my soft tissue.
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Old 02-11-15 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Blylan
So i just double checked my Saddle, The middle part is completely flat, 0' on the bubble. The nose is off by a few degrees forward and the seat back has quit a bit of an angle just by itself. Which part of my saddle should be parallel to the ground? i noticed a bit of slipping forward this morning, but it wasn't stressing out my wrists or arms.
Do what's comfortable. My B17 is almost flat on the rear, just slightly angled down with the nose angled up (maybe the ends would show level if I measured with a level). Of course, check that the height is correct or else it will always be hard to find a sweet spot.
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Old 02-11-15 | 04:01 PM
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My daily commute is a dream! 98 percent of it is on this trail.

Oh, I didn't even notice it was a paved path made to look like a country road. Duh! That's a sweet ass commute. Perfect for hauling ass.
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