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Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Convincing the wife to let me go to unbound camp...

Convincing the wife to let me go to unbound camp in 2025 and the race in 2026. So far, I have to provide a trip to Italy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 799
Posted By bampilot06

Yes, you are old.

Yes, you are old.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 799
Posted By bampilot06

Mechanical pencil i’ve had since high school.

Mechanical pencil i’ve had since high school.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 799
Posted By bampilot06

My 2013 chrysler van died at 120k. Transmission...

My 2013 chrysler van died at 120k. Transmission went out, never towed anything. George is lucky.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Yes. You don’t have much time left, so getting...

Yes. You don’t have much time left, so getting home a minute early adds up.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

So people that understand gear ratios. Current...

So people that understand gear ratios. Current setup on the BMC is 42 front 10-44 on the back. I would like to get a chain and chain ring for road use, what size chain ring would be comparable my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

I like the frame, but can’t figure anything else...

I like the frame, but can’t figure anything else out.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

How is that a deal? Should be like 5 bucks. ...

How is that a deal? Should be like 5 bucks. Prolly makes you go blind.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

it always amazes how unpleasant I will feel by...

it always amazes how unpleasant I will feel by the end of a zone 1 ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By bampilot06

Correct

Correct
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By bampilot06

It’s been taken into consideration.

It’s been taken into consideration.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Made the mistake of listening to some Limp...

Made the mistake of listening to some Limp Bizcuit the other day. Back in my dumb uninformed years I thought I liked them. I was mistaken, strangely enough he collaborated with method man from Wu...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Back in my BMX days I had a custom wheel set...

Back in my BMX days I had a custom wheel set built with Araya himicko (misspelled) double walled with primo cassette hubs.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

I mean I kind of agree. I think it depends on...

I mean I kind of agree. I think it depends on the riders ability. If he is a strong rider and has a lot of TT time I don’t think it makes a difference. I also don’t know how your roads are so...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

I want another set of limitless for the the BMC. ...

I want another set of limitless for the the BMC. Run gravel tires on that, and road tires on the zipps.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

I do love me hunt wheels. Aerodynamist are on...

I do love me hunt wheels. Aerodynamist are on sale for 950.00. Lifetime crash replacements. Hell of a deal.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

We are good friends with the manager, so we end...

We are good friends with the manager, so we end up over there almost every date night.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

I hope you get to ride that again too. Nice...

I hope you get to ride that again too. Nice looking C dale.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Once I figured out how to sit on this saddle...

Once I figured out how to sit on this saddle reach felt fine. I think getting a 90 mm cockpit would make it even better, but at the cost not sure it’s worth it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Before picking up the bike the adjusted...

Before picking up the bike the adjusted everything to my bike fit. It was date night with the wife, so after we ate dinner we ran over to pick it up. I was dressed in non cycling attire, so I did a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By bampilot06

Shimano chain for my checkpoint. Been shifting...

Shimano chain for my checkpoint. Been shifting funky the last couple of rides, gave the bike a cleaning yesterday and checked the chain, it was done. Checked the mileage, only 1700 miles, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

It came in update mode. Basically, it was trying...

It came in update mode. Basically, it was trying to update but wasn’t connected to anything so it couldn’t update. He messed with it when it first came in but didn’t have any luck. If this happens...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Mechanic was able to unbrick the RD on the BMC so...

Mechanic was able to unbrick the RD on the BMC so now just waiting for them to finish it up. Hopefully will have it for tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

The original low rider.

The original low rider.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Running is what led me to this sport. I tried it...

Running is what led me to this sport. I tried it and I hated it, and here we are.


I imagine runners are like those people who put cigarettes out on their arms. They need pain to feel alive.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,274
Posted By bampilot06

UPDATE: Stopped by the shop today and was...

UPDATE:

Stopped by the shop today and was met by the mad scientist. They started the warranty process over a week ago and SRAM never got back to them. My lack of patience is known, so the guy did...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Getting the old madone ready to sell, swapping...

Getting the old madone ready to sell, swapping the cranks to The Ritchey, A. I want the power meter, B, I like shorter cranks, currently The Ritchey is 175.


Checked the chain on the checkpoint,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By bampilot06

Figured you needed an excuse to buy more stuff. ...

Figured you needed an excuse to buy more stuff. You are welcome.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Eugene is an interesting place.

Eugene is an interesting place.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

I just need to void my mind of all expectations. ...

I just need to void my mind of all expectations. How does one do that?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Good thing you have another arm!

Good thing you have another arm!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

GRRRR RD is still not here. Madone is getting...

GRRRR RD is still not here.
Madone is getting warrantied.

Then there was only 4 bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Slow morning, everyone must be watching star wars...

Slow morning, everyone must be watching star wars for darth vader scenes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By bampilot06

Prefer to support local shops than order stuff...

Prefer to support local shops than order stuff online to save a buck. Oh, and read the above post.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

The art work in the bike shop was all original,...

The art work in the bike shop was all original, and really cool. I should have taken pictures of it, that’s my bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 05:00 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By bampilot06

I hate ordering online. Drives my zero patience...

I hate ordering online. Drives my zero patience thing up the wall. First bike shop didn’t have it, but they called the sister shop and amazingly it was the only one they had in stock. Map made it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

noted.

noted.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,274
Posted By bampilot06

I let the shop update my Di2. The process seems...

I let the shop update my Di2. The process seems wonky.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By bampilot06

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For the BMC. Had to travel all the way to Madison Wisconsin to find it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Madison Wisc. has some cool bike shops.

Madison Wisc. has some cool bike shops.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,274
Posted By bampilot06

No idea, I was home for 20 hours and had to go...

No idea, I was home for 20 hours and had to go back to work. I messed with it for maybe an hour or less, and threw in the towel. The mad scientist at the shop is good and said it was done,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Supreme being is my middle name.

Supreme being is my middle name.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

Those cables are a hazard. Could get tangled up...

Those cables are a hazard. Could get tangled up in those.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

being a munchkin.

being a munchkin.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 136,859
Posted By bampilot06

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,274
Posted By bampilot06

I have mechanical as well as electronic groupset...

I have mechanical as well as electronic groupset bikes. Sram, as well as shimano, don’t have a preference either way.

I am talking about updates in general, causing problems that didn’t exist...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,274
Posted By bampilot06

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. New RD...

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

New RD should be here Tuesday, so bike should be ready to go whenever I get back from work.
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