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Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

Wow, that little laser burst of insecurity really...

Wow, that little laser burst of insecurity really disappoints me, I thought you were more open minded than that.

Best of luck being "Builder for the People", dude.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

We can certainly disagree on this one (and of...

We can certainly disagree on this one (and of course I fully understand your use of quotes ;)) how about we call it "visually understated"? I think it proves an amazing thing, people will buy a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

Aw crap, I can't type sometimes worth a damn....

Aw crap, I can't type sometimes worth a damn. Never learned how, have compensated ever since. Someone with discerning taste might also learn to proofread too, another major gap in my skills. Love the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

I bought a bike from you for 3 reasons - I wanted...

I bought a bike from you for 3 reasons - I wanted a custom S3 frame with a very specific paint job and geometry, I wanted to work with you and I wanted a frame with the Vanilla brand.

You know I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-08, 09:42 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

I think in the end, if we could all just admit...

I think in the end, if we could all just admit that as regular humans, we are all pretty much Brand Wh0res in one way or another and understand that some are just bigger than others, the arguments...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,757
Posted By terry b

No argument from me.

No argument from me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,757
Posted By terry b

Forget that rumor. Compare the top tube...

Forget that rumor.

Compare the top tube length and the head tube length to what you are riding now and buy the Colnago frame that comes the closest. Ignore the "frame size" in your decision. Seat...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

A bit different than the topic at hand. ...

A bit different than the topic at hand.


http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9702/strong953pr5.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 10:39 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

I love the fact that he has been such a strong...

I love the fact that he has been such a strong supporter of Oval components. I've been using them for a long time, good to see them getting the play they deserve.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

Carl Strong.

Carl Strong.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 09:26 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

Honestly, the draw just hasn't been there for me....

Honestly, the draw just hasn't been there for me.

Now if he called me up and said "terry b, you've done more than anyone I know to promote the work of independent builders on the internet and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

You have a good one too.

You have a good one too.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

Yet here you came to share that Speedvagen - you...

Yet here you came to share that Speedvagen - you should know better.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 10:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,020
Posted By terry b

The whole package just seems like such a sight in...

The whole package just seems like such a sight in my mind's eye.

But it wouldn't be a nasty laugh, I see all kinds of people sporting all kinds of strange stuff and when I laugh, it's pure joy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 10:09 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 13,690
Posted By terry b

Darn, I guess my days as the King of the...

Darn, I guess my days as the King of the Two-wheeled Brand Hoes are going to come to an end without obtaining nirvana.

I'm not sure how to feel, I think I'll eat some more chocolate and see if...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,020
Posted By terry b

If you don't mind me laughing at you, go with...

If you don't mind me laughing at you, go with what makes you happy.

Next time though, post a video, it must be quite a sight.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 04:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,308
Posted By terry b

They have a blood test for that? Damn!

They have a blood test for that?

Damn!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 04:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,308
Posted By terry b

No, I won earlier by giving a definitive answer...

No, I won earlier by giving a definitive answer that said nothing at all. Surferbruce finished second by agreeing with me and by planning to go to France for a year.

You took the bronze medal.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 04:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,144
Posted By terry b

I wash bibs and socks after every ride, no...

I wash bibs and socks after every ride, no exceptions. I wash jerseys after every long ride, I might go twice on one if used for a short (45 minutes or so), easy evening ride.

I wash my gloves...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 522
Posted By terry b

I've backed down from 8-10,000 miles a year to...

I've backed down from 8-10,000 miles a year to 2-3000 due to work travel. It's been very demoralizing for me, I really enjoyed my time on the bike and I miss it.

I've managed to get around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,143
Posted By terry b

No comparison - hand made in Santa Cruz by a guy...

No comparison - hand made in Santa Cruz by a guy who actually picks up his own phone vs. a pretty fine mass-produced bike store product.

Both will give you a great ride, it's just a matter of how...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 01:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,177
Posted By terry b

I ride with my Blackberry and I specifically...

I ride with my Blackberry and I specifically picked the Pearl because the other models are not only big but weigh about as much as a boat anchor. I can't imagine riding with something has heavy as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,308
Posted By terry b

The answer is simple, there is no comparison...

The answer is simple, there is no comparison between the two.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By terry b

I just installed a pair of Tektro 538s on my...

I just installed a pair of Tektro 538s on my travel bike, and they're nice enough to go with the remainder of the components, which are Record. I chose black to be consistent with the other pieces...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By terry b

You're 2 kind. How ya been?

You're 2 kind.

How ya been?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By terry b

You talking to me? My 595 is a dreamboat, second...

You talking to me? My 595 is a dreamboat, second favorite bike I own. But I'm not about to mention that since the OP might buy one and end up in some organized ride standing next to me at a SAG stop....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By terry b

Wood is good! (C'mon, you saw that coming,...

Wood is good!

(C'mon, you saw that coming, right? :lol:)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 12:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By terry b

Try to find a builder in the country of origin...

Try to find a builder in the country of origin for cocobolo. I'm thinking any small builder in Costa Rica or El Salvador would probably be able to whip something up with those characteristics.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By terry b

Block of wood, somewhere between Black Walnut and...

Block of wood, somewhere between Black Walnut and Pawpaw.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By terry b

The bear, what about the bear in the woods? ...

The bear, what about the bear in the woods?

And the Pope, is his hat pointy?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By terry b

It's true, I know it, I've ridden almost all of...

It's true, I know it, I've ridden almost all of them and those that I have not ridden are not worth riding.

Might not all be white oak, there are perhaps a few red oaks an ash or two and maybe a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By terry b

Don't let these guys rag on you, they're just...

Don't let these guys rag on you, they're just afraid you're going to show up in the same organized ride with the same bike they have.

It's a well know fact that the Synapse is the most comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By terry b

What does that do to your knee postion relative...

What does that do to your knee postion relative to the pedals?

I would think it would put you way too far forward. Adjusting the saddle position is not the way you solve reach problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By terry b

It's called "advertising" and I think you might...

It's called "advertising" and I think you might be expecting a bit much from the creative minds that are drawn to that particular vocation, particularly at the local level.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-08, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By terry b

Feeling sort of "literal" today are you? ...

Feeling sort of "literal" today are you?

When your LBS has 4th of July specials, are they offering fireworks?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,617
Posted By terry b

Of course.

Of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 995
Posted By terry b

I rode my aluminum Fondriest last night for the...

I rode my aluminum Fondriest last night for the first time in a while and dang, I was shocked at just how smooth that thing is.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,296
Posted By terry b

Still having Campy problems, eh? My Campy...

Still having Campy problems, eh?

My Campy drivetrains are silent unless they are out of adjustment.

My Campy gears shift just as smoothly as my Shimano gears. And unlike my Shimano bikes, they...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-08, 08:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,455
Posted By terry b

I have 4 pairs of Assos, various models. 3...

I have 4 pairs of Assos, various models.

3 of them have the older, white synthetic chamois pad, feels more like leather and less like fabric. One pair are knickers, they get regular use in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,348
Posted By terry b

If I had known you were sick, I wouldn't have...

If I had known you were sick, I wouldn't have given you such a hard time. Please accept my most sincere apology.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,348
Posted By terry b

Why does this bother you? Why do people even care...

Why does this bother you? Why do people even care for 1 nanosecond what other people wear?

Honestly, what's up with "I think it's great people are out on their bikes but not if they're going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 09:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,348
Posted By terry b

Then why are you making fun of them? ...

Then why are you making fun of them?



And you get to decide that for everyone, is that the point?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,348
Posted By terry b

It's a real drag that those old guys have all...

It's a real drag that those old guys have all that money to piss away on more bike than we can afford isn't it? Not really fair I think.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,637
Posted By terry b

Right heart, 11. Left heart, 168.

Right heart, 11.
Left heart, 168.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 724
Posted By terry b

Marketing/money deal. Professional teams are...

Marketing/money deal.

Professional teams are not held to the same standards as the rest of us - there is money involved. They can get away with things like that, you can't.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,705
Posted By terry b

Right, so the first suggestion he gets is that...

Right, so the first suggestion he gets is that the frame is the wrong size. And then on to firing up the online fit calculators.

As opposed to it's a 330 post, or the bosses are high, or the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,705
Posted By terry b

The fit of the seatpost in a frame has nothing to...

The fit of the seatpost in a frame has nothing to do with whether the frame is the correct size or not. It only means the post is so long it's hitting an obstruction inside the seat tube. Where do...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,822
Posted By terry b

I'm not asking why you would want a custom frame,...

I'm not asking why you would want a custom frame, I know the answer to that.

What I am asking is why you'd want to spend $3000 on this particular frame, as-is, because that's the way they come,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,822
Posted By terry b

Be really, bluntly honest with yourself and tells...

Be really, bluntly honest with yourself and tells us why you want one that badly.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,822
Posted By terry b

Thanks. I used to chuckle to think that...

Thanks.

I used to chuckle to think that Pegoretti could market a bike made lead pipes looted from an Etruscan tomb and it would be pronounced "best in show."

This brand proves my point, and if...
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