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Forum: Commuting
02-13-16, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,657
Posted By efi

Thanks, everyone for your advice! I did some...

Thanks, everyone for your advice! I did some searching around on Craigslist and ended up making a quick purchase. It's a Trek entry level mountain bike. The guy who I bought it from buys and resells...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,657
Posted By efi

Thanks - I think you both have a really good...

Thanks - I think you both have a really good point. My commute is also only 3-4 miles each way and is on road, so I can really ride anything.



Thanks, dynaryder. I'd read that the breaks...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-16, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,657
Posted By efi

Sanity Check - All-City Space Horse - for me, big ticket purchase

Hi all,

I moved to Denver this past fall, in part because of the wonderful weather. A week ago today, I sold my car and am now car free. I decided on this because biking made sense - the great...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-16, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 172,373
Posted By efi

C'est la vie. At least now I can shop for a new...

C'est la vie. At least now I can shop for a new set of wheels guilt free. Thanks for commiserating.
Forum: Commuting
02-11-16, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 172,373
Posted By efi

My commute in was great! First day not having to...

My commute in was great! First day not having to wear a long-sleeved shirt or a jacket. My commute home was... in a car. My bike was stolen. Womp womp.
Forum: Northeast
06-12-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,325
Posted By efi

Near Boston - Best Sustained Climbs

Any ideas on the best climbs within a drive from Boston? There's Blue Hills (Great Blue Hill in particular) to the Southwest in, I believe Milton, if folks haven't been there yet. I'm looking for...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-25-09, 02:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 90,598
Posted By efi

Two additional notes: First, Jahoga... you...

Two additional notes:

First, Jahoga... you should do some of these rides with weight thrown in your panniers (if you're rided unsupported). That's going to make a big difference in how much the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-25-09, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 90,598
Posted By efi

This is absolutely the most idiotic post I've...

This is absolutely the most idiotic post I've read in some time. Thanks, Dick C, for the laugh. Real BF posters give helpful feedback. Fake, silly people post responses full of ill-advised...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,844
Posted By efi

Nothing beats chocolate milk and Nuun.

Nothing beats chocolate milk and Nuun.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-06-09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By efi

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-06-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By efi

End e-mail notifications for subscribed thread posts

I get a bunch of weekly e-mails for posts that I'm subscribed to. I opted to receive these weekly posts when I first subscribed to each individual thread, but now I'm more used to checking my User...
Forum: Northeast
02-06-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By efi

Thanks Dr. & Jim for responding. Jim when I get...

Thanks Dr. & Jim for responding. Jim when I get prepared to ride and begin mapping out a route, which'll probably be in about a month when I start a new job, I'll probably shoot you a PM.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-09, 10:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,654
Posted By efi

Same as hocker. Glad you started the thread. ...

Same as hocker. Glad you started the thread. Hopefully I can learn a bit from it :thumb:
Forum: Northeast
02-03-09, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By efi

I'm trying to map a ride from my home in Norwood...

I'm trying to map a ride from my home in Norwood to my brother's place in Boston. On this Boston map there appears to be a green route running between Huntington and Columbus (around their...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-09, 01:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,031
Posted By efi

Just put money down on a closeout 2008 Tarmac...

Just put money down on a closeout 2008 Tarmac Elite. Can't wait to finish paying so I can take it home and ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

This is definitely a mistake I don't want to make...

This is definitely a mistake I don't want to make twice. I'll keep my eyes peeled for those signs. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,907
Posted By efi

Just put a down payment (don't have all the money...

Just put a down payment (don't have all the money yet) to reserve a 2008 Tarmac Elite that just went on closeout for $1600 at my LBS. Looking forward to test riding it and see if it feels right in a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-09, 08:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

Thanks. I'll seek one out. I did see one out in...

Thanks. I'll seek one out. I did see one out in California last summer but all the frames were $500+, which is way out of my price range. They were beautiful frames, but still... I'll look around...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-09, 12:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

OK bad news. I took the bike to the manager at...

OK bad news. I took the bike to the manager at my LBS, a guy I trust a lot. He said he wouldn't ride the frame. It's been in a frontal collision and'll could break down at any point in the future....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-09, 12:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

I took the frame to my LBS today and spoke to the...

I took the frame to my LBS today and spoke to the manager there, a guy whose opinion I definitely trust. He took one look at the frame and said he wouldn't ride it. So, I called back the guy who I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

Thanks a lot - makes sense. Also, thanks for the...

Thanks a lot - makes sense. Also, thanks for the tips on how to decide whether or not to keep the frame. This is all helping me to plan out what I'll do. I'm also bringing the frame into an LBS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

I'll ask around, thanks

I'll ask around, thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

A few have now said that the frame is still good...

A few have now said that the frame is still good but the fork needs to be replaced, and that it can then be sold. I'm not sure the reason, though. Why won't the fork work with this frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

The consensus seems to be that it's French...

The consensus seems to be that it's French threading. I'll look at it (once I figure out how to tell the difference), but I think you're right. I guess I'll also be taking off and selling the fork.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-28-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,074
Posted By efi

snickers

snickers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By efi

I want one!

I want one!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

Gotcha thanks a lot :thumb:

Gotcha thanks a lot :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 10:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

Thanks. Bit confused, though. So I can keep the...

Thanks. Bit confused, though. So I can keep the inner ring and crank, and there's a chance the bottom bracket can stay. How will I know if the bottom bracket will work with the outer ring taken...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 10:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

Haha while they talk I'll sip my PBR - think...

Haha while they talk I'll sip my PBR - think that'll work? Coincidentally, is there anyway to know if it's French-built verses an import from Taiwan?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

Thanks it's nice to know the ruling on that. The...

Thanks it's nice to know the ruling on that. The common understanding here now seems to be that the frame itself isn't usable. I'm going to bring it into my LBS later this week to have it looked at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

Thanks for the honesty

Thanks for the honesty
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

Can you ballpark 'significant value'? I've...

Can you ballpark 'significant value'? I've ridden one bike, changed little on it and never sold a single component. Thanks for your responses. Also, does the kink in the top tube 100% disqualify...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By efi

New frame - Thoughts?

I picked up a frame off Craigslist earlier today. It was my size, nearby, and fairly priced (I think). The information I have is:

Eightys, Motobecane Grand Sprint Frame, TA crank, Atom pedals,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

The fork is a Reynolds 531. I'll post something...

The fork is a Reynolds 531. I'll post something over there, thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

* Sigh of relief * Thanks - good to hear

* Sigh of relief *

Thanks - good to hear
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

Thanks for outlining all the components I should...

Thanks for outlining all the components I should be looking for. I knew it would be a long, expensive process to do my first build, so I'm prepared for that. I definitely want my first fixed gear,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 989
Posted By efi

This was a huge factor in my buying the frame...

This was a huge factor in my buying the frame immediately. I'd responded on a really cheap craigs list tandem for ***** and giggles that was posted an hour before I responded. I got a response back...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 989
Posted By efi

if i'd only known

if i'd only known
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

OK. That sucks, but.. that said, is it a good...

OK. That sucks, but.. that said, is it a good candidate for my first fixed gear conversion?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

Well I came close enough to that with my first...

Well I came close enough to that with my first girlfriend, so guess I'm building a track record. Anyways, I've got new pictures of it on the same site, http://densspot-randoms.blogspot.com/, just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 06:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

I wasn't able to get the pictures posted for some...

I wasn't able to get the pictures posted for some reason. They're right at the top at this page: http://densspot-randoms.blogspot.com/. There's three pictures. Looking forward to hearing what...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By efi

New Frame off CraigsList. Worth it? Good frame?

I spent $75 on this frame a few minutes ago. I'm eager to see if you think it was worth it and whether it's a good candidate for converting to a fixed gear. Here are the specs and pictures...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-28-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By efi

I put together what I think is a decent program. ...

I put together what I think is a decent program. I start a new job on Feb 9th, so hopefully I'll still be able to fit all workouts in. If anyone wants to check out the workout and make specific...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-25-09, 09:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By efi

There we go. Thanks for responding East Hill

There we go. Thanks for responding East Hill
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-25-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By efi

I put in a link going to my blog. It showed up...

I put in a link going to my blog. It showed up correctly on the preview, so hopefully it just took a bit to get going and'll work this time...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-25-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By efi

No signature?

No signature?
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-25-09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By efi

Testing. Testing. 1 - 2 - 3.

Testing. Testing. 1 - 2 - 3.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 28,674
Posted By efi

Serve tables three days a week. Twiddle my...

Serve tables three days a week. Twiddle my thumbs the other four.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,031
Posted By efi

How bout a video of the tandem on some trails?

How bout a video of the tandem on some trails?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-09, 12:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By efi

Thanks - Appreciated.

Thanks - Appreciated.
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