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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 18418906)
yeah if im not going all black or all silver, i like to have it so no two parts of the same color are touching, then carry that over to the rest of the parts
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Was on the verge of pulling the trigger on a used MTB this weekend, ended up using the money to pay off a hospital bill. Responsibility blows.
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Originally Posted by sbdark
(Post 18381581)
I had ordered a Look AC 364 from an authorized local dealer. After driving an hour to the shop, I was severely disappointed with the lack of detail on the frame. For $1K on a frame pulled out of the box you'd expect: precise/evenely cut integrated seat tube collar, centered lugs, no rust, and non janky welds at the bottom bracket - not to mention the cheap looking chrome used.. I had no problem paying the 15% restocking fee as the AC 364 looked similar to a knockoff. If you have an eagle eye for detail, stay away from the Look AC 364! The pictures/info on looks website are far from what is actually shipped to customers/shops and not worth the hefty price tag.
I have in delivery Campy pista hubs on Mavic open pros to match Campy pista cranks/bb. I also found a vintage Campy seat post on CL that will be polished up in coming days. Due to not accepting the janky Look AC 364, I ordered a Wabi special! The information and support Mr. Snook offered over the phone is greatly appreciated after my disappointment with the Look frame set. **Cliff notes: I ordered a Wabi special in anthracite, silver Chris King headset, Nitto classic dropbars, and Campy pista hubs on silver Mavic open pros (32h x2 front and rear). Delivery and pictures next week, I cant wait! |
Originally Posted by Muffin Man
(Post 18414263)
Also the Supersix Evo is a beautiful machine. Climbs like a champ, descends on rails. I'm so happy with this thing, and it'd be perfect with a -17 deg stem I think.
Also finally got my sub 2 hour goal for Hamilton l My Evo is a 2013 and isn't the high mod carbon, but I still like it quite a bit. I've finally slammed the stem down all the way to the top tube (removing the 10mm supersix spacer reveals a small supersix 1mm or so spacer) and just threw on a 100mm -6 enve stem, but I'm not happy with the position. I think I might try a -17 stem if I can find one for cheap just to see what it's like.
Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 18415848)
ive once again run out of **** to watch on netflix/hulu
suggest things for me to melt my brain with Also, Ash vs Evil Dead isn't bad. |
Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
(Post 18419548)
Have you posted a photo of the Evo yet? I don't think I've seen it.
My Evo is a 2013 and isn't the high mod carbon, but I still like it quite a bit. I've finally slammed the stem down all the way to the top tube (removing the 10mm supersix spacer reveals a small supersix 1mm or so spacer) and just threw on a 100mm -6 enve stem, but I'm not happy with the position. I think I might try a -17 stem if I can find one for cheap just to see what it's like. Also, Re: cheap stem, look into the Kalloy stems. I'm using a -7 one right now, and once you acetone the terrible logos off, its actually really really nice. I tuned it with Ti bolts and the thing weighs like 113g for a 130mm stem, and I only paid like $35 total. |
This store is pretty good for getting small parts on the cheap: New Home items in The Pros Closet store on eBay!
I picked up my Syntace stem there for $10 or $15 I think. |
this is a good ebay shop to follow too for random jawns
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Oh yeah, I'm actually watching that 130mm Pro Vibe stem on the pros closet.
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Went for a ride in an area quite a ways from my house so I could meet up with a friend after the ride. Forgot my rain jacket, but luckily it was one of the few days this month it did not rain. But, there were some huge puddles. Getting your feet soaking wet in 35 degree weather about 30 minutes into a two hour ride SUCKS!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!! |
Originally Posted by Kindaslow
(Post 18420337)
Went for a ride in an area quite a ways from my house so I could meet up with a friend after the ride. Forgot my rain jacket, but luckily it was one of the few days this month it did not rain. But, there were some huge puddles. Getting your feet soaking wet in 35 degree weather about 30 minutes into a two hour ride SUCKS!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!! |
That's something I kept in mind when I put then on. It was my first time too, so I was just glad it wasn't completely butchered or anything.
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Did a bunch of downhill today in Pacifica.
Ugh. |
Originally Posted by Kindaslow
(Post 18420337)
Went for a ride in an area quite a ways from my house so I could meet up with a friend after the ride. Forgot my rain jacket, but luckily it was one of the few days this month it did not rain. But, there were some huge puddles. Getting your feet soaking wet in 35 degree weather about 30 minutes into a two hour ride SUCKS!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!! |
Even with thick wool socks and fleece lined shoe covers, I had frozen toes yesterday. 17mph head winds tho.
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Originally Posted by franswa
(Post 18420843)
Even with thick wool socks and fleece lined shoe covers, I had frozen toes yesterday. 17mph head winds tho.
Today I have a snow day from work so I'm cleaning both bikes. |
Shoe covers only add maybe 5 extra minutes of dry feet out here, I just wear two pairs of wool socks and I'm usually good up to like 2.5/3 hours.
I want to burn my bike today, got two flats within a half mile on my way to the DMV. Ended up making me late and stuck in line now. And before anyone gets smart, it was a front and rear flat separately. |
I think shoe covers are helpful on road bikes, but not as helpful MTBing, especially when you are stuck riding through puddles that are above your BB and long enough that pedaling is required. My feet were completely submerged on each pedal stroke. Definitely should have had the smart wool yesterday! But, on a short riding like that I was just really happy I had remembered clean socks and dry shoes!
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For wet and cold I wear cycling sandals. I put on thick wool socks and neoprene booties like scuba divers wear (think wet suit). Apparently it is a common solution for some Portland commuters.
An added advantage is that a fresh set of sock is all that is required to have dry feet again. Shoes take much longer to dry than sandals. |
protip for commuters with wet shoes:
remove insoles open the shoe up as much as possible stuff with newspaper leave in front of a fan or near a warm heatsource this is guaranteed to give you dry shoes by the time you leave, maybe just change out the newspaper once |
You could try wearing plastic bags inside your shoes, over the socks. I used to do it to prevent icicle feet while doing messenger work.
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Today we received a bunch of NOS Japanese stuff at the shop that give me the warm fuzzies. Like these:
http://i.imgur.com/X94P6yFl.jpg |
^Those are pretty.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 18421741)
Today we received a bunch of NOS Japanese stuff at the shop that give me the warm fuzzies. Like these:
http://i.imgur.com/X94P6yFl.jpg |
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 18421741)
Today we received a bunch of NOS Japanese stuff at the shop that give me the warm fuzzies.
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Nothing good. Just a bunch of Hatta and Dura Ace stuff. ;)
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