Today I (v2):
10-22-16 | 11:32 AM
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: The Bad Woods.
Today i planned on food shopping and errands but after i went down the road to the post office in the rain in 46º and my hands were already going numb, i decided to stay home and cook food instead
10-22-16 | 04:44 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 152
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Bikes: Planet X Pro Carbon, Dolan FXE, Fuji Transonic
Today (as in 5 minutes ago) I finished making my first carbon saddle! It looks unfinished at the moment as I want to actually test that the thing doesn't fall apart underneath me before I glam it up with a finishing coat of epoxy.
10-22-16 | 08:49 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Today I let someone try my fixed gear bike after the roadie group ride. He put on his flat bottom sneakers, I gave him some pointers on how not to crash and he set off for a cautious spin around the parking lot. I could tell he was intimidated and he took it really slow.
60 seconds later he pulls up with a grin saying, "Holy ****, that's completely different. Nothing like a road bike. I can't believe how different it is. Wow!" and such things.
I love it when that happens.
-Tim-
60 seconds later he pulls up with a grin saying, "Holy ****, that's completely different. Nothing like a road bike. I can't believe how different it is. Wow!" and such things.
I love it when that happens.
-Tim-
10-22-16 | 09:15 PM
Clark W. Griswold
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 18,347
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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
My goal is to wick sweat and such away not soak it in and let it sit there for a while. When I rode in cotton I would get chafed and have many issues. Wearing good synthetics have all but stopped that except for this little incident.
10-23-16 | 12:00 AM
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Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5
10-23-16 | 03:32 AM
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Today I let someone try my fixed gear bike after the roadie group ride. He put on his flat bottom sneakers, I gave him some pointers on how not to crash and he set off for a cautious spin around the parking lot. I could tell he was intimidated and he took it really slow.
60 seconds later he pulls up with a grin saying, "Holy ****, that's completely different. Nothing like a road bike. I can't believe how different it is. Wow!" and such things.
I love it when that happens.
-Tim-
60 seconds later he pulls up with a grin saying, "Holy ****, that's completely different. Nothing like a road bike. I can't believe how different it is. Wow!" and such things.
I love it when that happens.
-Tim-
10-23-16 | 10:56 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
I guess my skin is different than many of you. The synthetics themselves (no sweat even required) give me nasty rashes.
10-23-16 | 05:11 PM
Super-duper Genius
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,759
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From: Muskrat Springs, Utah
That's cool! I've always wanted to learn how to fab my own carbon parts. Looks like you got pretty good results.
10-23-16 | 05:18 PM
Super-duper Genius
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Muskrat Springs, Utah
I went for an easy ride on my geared bike, about 12 miles and moderate pace. Not long ago I upgraded a bunch of parts, most notably the shifters (always wanted bar ends), and seat (trying out a Brooks for the first time). I've now done 60 or 70 miles with them, and so far-so good!
10-23-16 | 05:41 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
Black wheels/spokes/hub with silver nipples looks nice.
What's the large black thing on the bar where it meets the stem?
-Tim-
What's the large black thing on the bar where it meets the stem?
-Tim-
10-23-16 | 08:36 PM
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,682
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From: dEnVeR
Bikes: CENTURION / LOOK / Bianchi
Finished swapping all the parts from my Bianchi to my new to me Surly Steamroller today! This bike is slightly heavier probably due to the weight of the 35c tires -- Bike feels a little sluggish vs. the Bianchi but overall rides much better. The stem is a little longer than i'm used to but the more i ride it the more used to it i'll get. Really really pleased with how this bike came out even though there are some small scuffs all over the bike.
Bianchi:
Steamroller as bought:
Frankinstein'ed:
Bianchi:
Steamroller as bought:
Frankinstein'ed:
10-23-16 | 09:19 PM
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Nice!
Just sold my steamroller and a bunch of spare parts I had no use for at a swap meet today. Now I can afford to get a new garmin to replace the one I broke in a crash.
Just sold my steamroller and a bunch of spare parts I had no use for at a swap meet today. Now I can afford to get a new garmin to replace the one I broke in a crash.
10-23-16 | 10:30 PM
Super-duper Genius
Joined: Aug 2016
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Likes: 1,054
From: Muskrat Springs, Utah
10-24-16 | 07:46 AM
Senior Member
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,682
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From: dEnVeR
Bikes: CENTURION / LOOK / Bianchi
10-26-16 | 09:34 AM
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,750
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From: SD
Bikes: Handsome Fredward, Trek 1.1
I punked myself this week. Story time:
I rode to work last Friday and flatted 2 miles into my 10 mile commute and had to change my flat in the cold, in the dark. All goes smoothly, but I wasted 1.5 cartridges inflating my tire because I inflated, deflated slightly, re-inflated to make sure the tube wasn't pinched (stupid, yes). I pack up my tools with the cartridge still threaded into my cheap inflator head. 3 hours later I hear a loud PSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! from my saddle bag. Inflator cracked and died. Well crap, "I better do something about this!" and immediately order an inflator from Silca....which is currently project to arrive Friday.....so no real rides for me until it arrives because I couldn't wait until Saturday to hit a LBS. Idiot.
I rode to work last Friday and flatted 2 miles into my 10 mile commute and had to change my flat in the cold, in the dark. All goes smoothly, but I wasted 1.5 cartridges inflating my tire because I inflated, deflated slightly, re-inflated to make sure the tube wasn't pinched (stupid, yes). I pack up my tools with the cartridge still threaded into my cheap inflator head. 3 hours later I hear a loud PSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! from my saddle bag. Inflator cracked and died. Well crap, "I better do something about this!" and immediately order an inflator from Silca....which is currently project to arrive Friday.....so no real rides for me until it arrives because I couldn't wait until Saturday to hit a LBS. Idiot.
10-26-16 | 10:22 AM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 4,347
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Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5
I punked myself this week. Story time:
I rode to work last Friday and flatted 2 miles into my 10 mile commute and had to change my flat in the cold, in the dark. All goes smoothly, but I wasted 1.5 cartridges inflating my tire because I inflated, deflated slightly, re-inflated to make sure the tube wasn't pinched (stupid, yes). I pack up my tools with the cartridge still threaded into my cheap inflator head. 3 hours later I hear a loud PSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! from my saddle bag. Inflator cracked and died. Well crap, "I better do something about this!" and immediately order an inflator from Silca....which is currently project to arrive Friday.....so no real rides for me until it arrives because I couldn't wait until Saturday to hit a LBS. Idiot.
I rode to work last Friday and flatted 2 miles into my 10 mile commute and had to change my flat in the cold, in the dark. All goes smoothly, but I wasted 1.5 cartridges inflating my tire because I inflated, deflated slightly, re-inflated to make sure the tube wasn't pinched (stupid, yes). I pack up my tools with the cartridge still threaded into my cheap inflator head. 3 hours later I hear a loud PSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! from my saddle bag. Inflator cracked and died. Well crap, "I better do something about this!" and immediately order an inflator from Silca....which is currently project to arrive Friday.....so no real rides for me until it arrives because I couldn't wait until Saturday to hit a LBS. Idiot.