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herbm 09-18-06 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by Luwin1026

I'm leaning towards the black to be more steath - wonder if a white lid would stand out too much



Can we start the black is warmer than white thread again?? ;)

voltman 09-18-06 04:41 PM

I am officially stupid(er).

http://www.blueskycycling.com/produc...e/28077_lg.jpg

Gretzky 09-18-06 04:50 PM


Originally Posted by Luwin1026
I'm leaning towards the black to be more steath - wonder if a white lid would stand out too much

I like the black as well :)

BigSean 09-18-06 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by Luwin1026
It's a white bike, but I don't mind losing a few OCP points if black is the way to go.


Black can get kinda hot to have on you head all day, and white is well white. I personally like the blue and white combo, are they out of stock on the other colors?

BigSean 09-18-06 05:19 PM


Originally Posted by voltman



Hey I got one of those too.:D

voltman 09-18-06 05:20 PM


Originally Posted by injured
Hey I got one of those too.:D

With the bike or separately?

BigSean 09-18-06 05:47 PM


Originally Posted by voltman
With the bike or separately?


Nah, mine came with the bike.

Luwin1026 09-18-06 05:52 PM

Forgot to mention - got a pair of Rudy Project Rydon's with the polarized Photochromic lenses - tracking says UPS is supposed to deliver tody. I've been sitting pretty here waiting for the dude in brown to show up - better come soon because I need to get grocery shopping for dinner.

Tiffanie 09-18-06 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by voltman

You're funny. :p

BigSean 09-18-06 05:59 PM


Originally Posted by ptbryant
You're funny. :p


Now your funny too.:p

KingTermite 09-18-06 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by voltman
I am officially stupid(er).

Keelhaul the simpleton, mateys!!! Avast!

voltman 09-18-06 06:32 PM


Originally Posted by injured
Nah, mine came with the bike.

Has the clamp broken off the shaft yet or anything?

Gretzky 09-18-06 08:22 PM


Originally Posted by injured
Nah, mine came with the bike.

Mine too :D

markw 09-18-06 08:31 PM


Originally Posted by Luwin1026
Ok - need a quick opinion -

About to spring for a Giro Atmos ($109 at Performance)

If you were me, would you go black -

http://www.performancebike.com/produ...-BLS-ANGLE.jpg


or white -

http://www.performancebike.com/produ...-WSL-ANGLE.jpg

Do you want to cook your head or keep it a bit cooler? Black will be hotter than the white. I'd go white myself.

Luwin1026 09-18-06 09:09 PM

Man oh man, what a sucker I am!

Went in to Performance intending just to try on the Atmos and see if it fit well.

Walked out with this - the only one they had in the store -

http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/im..._atmos_ls7.jpg

http://www.bikeworld.com/graphics/small/4/6/4625.jpg


It's the Giro Atmos Lone Star 7 - commemorating Lance's 7 wins. It's a sweet flat black with the lone white star and blue flames.

jschen 09-18-06 09:09 PM

Got myself a new helmet (Giro Atmos, white) and some Gookinaid (lemon-flavored) to try out. I'm having the Gookinaid at half stength with dinner to see how it tastes. So far, it just tastes like slightly salty water with a hint of lemon. I'll take it on my morning ride tomorrow if I wake up in time. (Didn't sleep so well last night, so who knows.)

Extort 09-18-06 09:20 PM

I have a bunch of those packets, and think they are all rather weak tasting (flavor wise), so try it full strength next time.

jschen 09-18-06 09:23 PM


Originally Posted by Extort
I have a bunch of those packets, and think they are all rather weak tasting (flavor wise), so try it full strength next time.

I will on my next glassful (coming up soon).

Tiffanie 09-18-06 09:47 PM


Originally Posted by The Fixer
No kidding.....looks almost as ugly as my Brooks!.:p.......actually they look nice and sleek...
Anyway, hope it works out for you....:)

I was going to try a Brooks first but if I ended up liking it, I'd have to butcher it and that wouldn't be a pretty sight. :D

dauphin 09-18-06 09:49 PM

helmets are like saddles...very personal....and to each his own... I really wanted to like the atmos....but I have a "bell" head. Even with that said....I loved the feel of the mid-range Bell Furio over the more expensive Ghisallo and Slant helmets... Find what you like and what feels right!

Luwin1026 09-18-06 09:53 PM

I am having buyers remorse for spending extra for the cool flat black paint job/special edition. I think I'll take it back tomorrow and opt for the "standard" one.

chimivee 09-18-06 09:59 PM


Originally Posted by Luwin1026
I am having buyers remorse for spending extra for the cool flat black paint job/special edition. I think I'll take it back tomorrow and opt for the "standard" one.

Just ammortize the extra cost over the next 2 years or so of use, and you'll realize the special edition was totally worth it after all. :p

lsits 09-18-06 10:23 PM


Originally Posted by Luwin1026
I am having buyers remorse for spending extra for the cool flat black paint job/special edition. I think I'll take it back tomorrow and opt for the "standard" one.

Plus it makes you look like a Dallas cowboys fan.

DaveSANYYZ 09-19-06 12:16 AM


Originally Posted by Luwin1026
I am having buyers remorse for spending extra for the cool flat black paint job/special edition. I think I'll take it back tomorrow and opt for the "standard" one.

And don't forget, it won't match our black and red SoCal jersey.

BigSean 09-19-06 08:24 AM


Originally Posted by voltman
Has the clamp broken off the shaft yet or anything?


Thankfully no. Is that a common problem?


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