Today I (v2):
02-04-19 | 12:18 AM
dumb
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From: Tucson
On a side note, I just locked in my booth at the local bi-annual bike swap coming up in mid April. It was kind of a last minute decision, but pulled the trigger. I’ll be selling some stuff, but mostly promoting a new business venture in custom engraving, custom one off parts / mods, and custom builds for the bicycle world. Mainly focused but not limited to the fixed gear and track bike consumers. It’s gonna be a hustle the next few months to get cards / stickers printed, example products ready, but I’m excited! My best friend is a ridiculously talented tattoo artist and I’m having him make me a banner to hang. My go to bicycle homie has a repair shop who I’m going to approach about a possible display in shop, I’m even looking into developing a relationship with a local fitter that will be mutually rewarding. I’m also doing a lot of research into frame building, which has been a goal of mine for quite a while.
There has been some talk about building a velodrome here in Tucson for the past couple of years, and if everything takes off the way I hope it does I’ll be heavily promoting and fundraising for that in the near future. I have extreamly high expectations and motivation for 2019 to say the least.
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02-04-19 | 02:16 AM
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Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Chicago
Bikes: Disc Brake Wabi Special, GT Pulse, Fuji Track Beater
Now that I have some stuff on my bike that is worth stealing, I stick my bike in a locked closet at work and take it up to my apartment at night. I do leave it locked up when I run errands but that's only for like 20 min at a time, usually during daylight and in crowded places. I take every reasonable precaution though (anti theft bolts, bike chain the seat to the frame, ulock on the frame and back wheel, cable to front wheel).
I've got an eye out for a new frame so once I get one I may just plop all my unused parts onto the current frame to make a beater that I can abuse and lock up without getting stressed. Speaking of which, if you're gonna get into frame building any time in the near future, I'd be glad to take a first draft off your hands!
Sounds like a pretty awesome year you got commin man. I'm finally starting med school next fall after over 3 years in the workforce so hopefully my year will go well too.
02-06-19 | 09:46 PM
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From: Telford, PA
Bikes: Pinarello FP Due, Cesare track bike modified for the street.
I was riding home tonight in the late dusk and this dude pulled alongside of me in a minivan, rolled down the window and shouted "Those lights are the best!" Nice way to end the day.
Ride safe,
Joe
Ride safe,
Joe
some wet weather lately. 
02-07-19 | 05:51 PM
dumb
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Tucson
02-08-19 | 08:48 AM
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
We're taking seven guys to Roger Millikan criterium, our first race of the season, and 5-6 of us are faster than most of the field and capable of rolling a solid breakaway. We will constantly be on the attack until something sticks and if not, three of us (including myself) are fast finishers in a sprint situation.
We're the team to beat! This should be fun, I can't wait.
We're the team to beat! This should be fun, I can't wait.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
02-08-19 | 11:16 AM
dumb
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Tucson
We're taking seven guys to Roger Millikan criterium, our first race of the season, and 5-6 of us are faster than most of the field and capable of rolling a solid breakaway. We will constantly be on the attack until something sticks and if not, three of us (including myself) are fast finishers in a sprint situation.
We're the team to beat! This should be fun, I can't wait.
We're the team to beat! This should be fun, I can't wait.
02-08-19 | 11:44 AM
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From: SD
Bikes: Handsome Fredward, Trek 1.1
02-08-19 | 03:26 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
Gears are for.....
...people who like more control over their cadence. As for me I'm just a sissy and try to avoid pushing a gear at low RPM
...people who like more control over their cadence. As for me I'm just a sissy and try to avoid pushing a gear at low RPM
__________________
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
02-09-19 | 06:11 PM
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02-09-19 | 08:05 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
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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 didn't get my new wheels. The rims are still back ordered. 
Today I went to the big boy's ride. 56 miles with 2500 ft climbing @ 18.4 MPH. They told me that was a "Mellow winter pace."
-Tim-
Today I went to the big boy's ride. 56 miles with 2500 ft climbing @ 18.4 MPH. They told me that was a "Mellow winter pace."
-Tim-
02-09-19 | 10:03 PM
dumb
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Tucson
02-12-19 | 12:31 AM
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
02-12-19 | 04:25 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
I lost a race last weekend, but still scrounged some points (Roger Millikan Cat 3 - 50 min). Attacked hard with ~20 min to go and got clear. Four others bridged up ~2 laps in to my solo move and we held it. I really drove the break hard. Hesitated on the back straight of the final lap (smh) but held on for second. Long version here if you're interested.
first loser
low-res action shot, crankin'
first loser
low-res action shot, crankin'
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
Last edited by TMonk; 02-12-19 at 04:31 PM.
02-12-19 | 08:58 PM
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02-12-19 | 09:32 PM
Clark W. Griswold
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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
[MENTION=89773]TMonk[/MENTION]: Cranks are in the wrong position and valve stems aren't properly aligned LOLOLOLOL! Congrats on 2nd that is better than third and way better than everyone else (aside from first) holding a break that you started is always a good accomplishment.
I saw my friend play in a local big band jazz outfit (he is a trumpeter) and it was excellent. Haven't in the past been a big fan of big band but I am slowly but surely warming up to it.
I saw my friend play in a local big band jazz outfit (he is a trumpeter) and it was excellent. Haven't in the past been a big fan of big band but I am slowly but surely warming up to it.
