Today I (v2):
11-22-15 | 08:34 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
It is sweet but no, I didn't buy. They tried to get me to test ride it but I was in dockers and a polo. They tried to book me for a no-charge Guru machine fit session but I didn't bite.
The thing is $8000 and I've leaned not to get too worked up over shiny things like cars, bikes and such. It actually took control of my thoughts for a bit yesterday. I don't like that feeling.
The thing is $8000 and I've leaned not to get too worked up over shiny things like cars, bikes and such. It actually took control of my thoughts for a bit yesterday. I don't like that feeling.
11-22-15 | 11:05 PM
Clark W. Griswold
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 18,356
Likes: 6,677
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
It's cool to see a company go from near bankrupt to pretty damn successful because they were bought and run by the workers. Further proving the boss needs you but you don't need the boss!
11-22-15 | 11:13 PM
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Yes, I suppose.
Confession: I have the collector's gene. I'm currently using Phil hubs and BB and I've practically already convinced myself I need their headset that's supposed come out in 2016 and their seat collar. It's a sickness. At least I got to feel validated for buying the bottom bracket when I pulled the Sugino BB out I installed last January (3,000 miles) and found it had a rough spot in it.
Confession: I have the collector's gene. I'm currently using Phil hubs and BB and I've practically already convinced myself I need their headset that's supposed come out in 2016 and their seat collar. It's a sickness. At least I got to feel validated for buying the bottom bracket when I pulled the Sugino BB out I installed last January (3,000 miles) and found it had a rough spot in it.
11-22-15 | 11:16 PM
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
They have been around a while since the 30s (though before hand building guns) and are a co-op part of the Mondragon Collective. They are pretty dope. I had a few customers with Orbeas and they seem to like 'em. Though I would love an old steel frame since I think they don't have any more in their line up.
It's cool to see a company go from near bankrupt to pretty damn successful because they were bought and run by the workers. Further proving the boss needs you but you don't need the boss!
It's cool to see a company go from near bankrupt to pretty damn successful because they were bought and run by the workers. Further proving the boss needs you but you don't need the boss!
Another worker success story is that of veloflex aka the old vittoria we know and love sans thailand.
11-23-15 | 08:30 AM
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,856
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
11-23-15 | 10:51 AM
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
Last cross race of the season today for me, think I placed top 5ish, wanted to race Bs also but it was back to back so I didn't have time to recover.
Found this cool video of last week's mud bath. Won't embed cause it's slightly NSFW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntnvOrOGBbE
Found this cool video of last week's mud bath. Won't embed cause it's slightly NSFW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntnvOrOGBbE
11-23-15 | 01:01 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
11-23-15 | 02:28 PM
Senior Member
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,682
Likes: 10
From: dEnVeR
Bikes: CENTURION / LOOK / Bianchi
11-23-15 | 03:19 PM
Señor Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: All of them
Duuude. I'm flying into Denver on Wednesday night. Then heading up to Fort Collins on Thursday. When will you be there?
Oh wait whoa, it sounds like you might mean permanently? I'm just going for Thanksgiving.
Oh wait whoa, it sounds like you might mean permanently? I'm just going for Thanksgiving.
11-23-15 | 04:55 PM
Clark W. Griswold
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 18,356
Likes: 6,677
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
@TimothyH - Feliz cumpleaños.
11-23-15 | 05:07 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,771
Likes: 6
From: Manhattan
Bikes: AristoNYC's PedalRoom
Last cross race of the season today for me, think I placed top 5ish, wanted to race Bs also but it was back to back so I didn't have time to recover.
Found this cool video of last week's mud bath. Won't embed cause it's slightly NSFW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntnvOrOGBbE
Found this cool video of last week's mud bath. Won't embed cause it's slightly NSFW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntnvOrOGBbE
11-23-15 | 05:27 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
first winter mtb commute in the dark via singletrack, 36º with a lot of wind makes it feel like 28.
saw a bunch of possums, had a bat fly out an inch from my face, and saw either two girls making out sprawled out on the ground in the middle of the trail, or a female vampire feeding on a human girl
saw a bunch of possums, had a bat fly out an inch from my face, and saw either two girls making out sprawled out on the ground in the middle of the trail, or a female vampire feeding on a human girl
11-23-15 | 05:36 PM
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,794
Likes: 11,008
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
first winter mtb commute in the dark via singletrack, 36º with a lot of wind makes it feel like 28.
saw a bunch of possums, had a bat fly out an inch from my face, and saw either two girls making out sprawled out on the ground in the middle of the trail, or a female vampire feeding on a human girl
saw a bunch of possums, had a bat fly out an inch from my face, and saw either two girls making out sprawled out on the ground in the middle of the trail, or a female vampire feeding on a human girl
