Today I (v2):
06-13-17 | 08:42 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
Never been a big beer drinker even when I did drink, and I still have never had the craving for one after a strenuous activity. On a hot summer day after a long ride, mowing the lawn, yard work, whatever, it was never a beer I craved. Mostly a huge glass of water with a lot of ice in it.
I drank booze for a purpose, to be affected. I could sit here and say I liked the flavor of a good whiskey. But that would be a lie.
I quit because it got in the way of more important stuff.
Always hated the taste of beer. All beers.
THIS is the very best thing after a long, hot ride.
06-13-17 | 10:02 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 22,676
Likes: 2,642
From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Today I learned I could Ted Shred like a boss when my POS PC-1 chain popped off going 35+mph on a descent. **** you SRAM.
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06-13-17 | 10:05 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 22,676
Likes: 2,642
From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
06-13-17 | 12:10 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,750
Likes: 149
From: SD
Bikes: Handsome Fredward, Trek 1.1
I developed pain in my left knee after hammering a gravel ride last Friday evening. I rode to work today and it is somehow feeling better. Hoping the trend continues, I want to turn up the volume on training next week...
06-13-17 | 01:05 PM
Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 37
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Yep. The "smart" link was nowhere to be found. Never in my 14 years of riding fixed have I popped a chain and I was only using SRAM to troubleshoot a noise. I'm never using a smart or quick link on this frame. This could have been much much worse for me or anybody around me if I did not retain control of the bike. I 've never Ted Shredded before. Never know what you are capable of in "holy ****" situations.
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06-13-17 | 01:09 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
I made my boss order some Topo Chico for our shop (since we are the only ones in the company that sell food and beverage since we are in a different state) and he was initially hesitant but I said if they don't sell in a certain period I will buy them for myself. I keep trying other mineral waters and they are all inferior to Topo.
06-13-17 | 02:04 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 22,676
Likes: 2,642
From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
06-13-17 | 02:27 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
I was a La Croix fan. Then I tried Topo. 
$0.72/bottle when purchased by the case from the Fixie Thruster store.
There is shelf dedicated in my fridge.
$0.72/bottle when purchased by the case from the Fixie Thruster store.
There is shelf dedicated in my fridge.
06-13-17 | 03:07 PM
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,856
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
06-13-17 | 04:19 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
06-13-17 | 05:05 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 22,676
Likes: 2,642
From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Come to think of it, a couple of my bikes have at times worn both a skinwall and blackwall tire due to circumstances. I was always too embarrassed to let those pictures be seen on BF, but I'm feeling more sanguine about it now.
06-13-17 | 06:35 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
06-14-17 | 10:41 AM
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,325
Likes: 6,108
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
I'm faiiiiiirly certain that I'm going to purchase a Wabi Classic soon with in Desert Turquoise color. I'll also want a wheelset built for it (prob TB-14's and some basic cartridge bearing hubs) and I have everything else that I need. The wheelset will need to wait a month (or two) but I can't stop thinking about that frameset...
I'm also going to run Panaracer Pasela's in 28c. With GUMWALL. They make those right???
Application will be fixed gear road bike. I already have a beater w risers and a track bike. Drops, dual brakes, fix/fix hub w 15 and 17t cogs. 42t ring.
I'm also going to run Panaracer Pasela's in 28c. With GUMWALL. They make those right???
Application will be fixed gear road bike. I already have a beater w risers and a track bike. Drops, dual brakes, fix/fix hub w 15 and 17t cogs. 42t ring.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste