Bought a new bike!!!
03-21-13, 08:16 AM
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In this case, it is too tight on her noggin. A new helmet is on the list.
03-21-13, 11:19 AM
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I showed Sebastian the pictures and he said he expects to see the bars re-wrapped when you post the next photos 
03-21-13, 04:04 PM
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LOL. I'm actually waiting to see if I need to swap the bars out. Hoping the stem shows up tomorrow and I think it will solve the problem. If not, I may have to look at theses:
https://www.jensonusa.com/Handlebars/...Reach-Road-Bar
Rather not re-tape the bars until I know.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Handlebars/...Reach-Road-Bar
Rather not re-tape the bars until I know.
03-21-13, 04:13 PM
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03-21-13, 04:23 PM
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I don't need any of those YET! However, when I do, I'll do everything I can to go riding with them, too! I'm gonna be the cool grampa that takes them for a bike ride and stops at 7-11 for a Slurpee! 
(Don't worry, I'll tell their parents we went to the farmer's market for fresh fruits and veggies!)
03-21-13, 05:23 PM
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LOL. I'm actually waiting to see if I need to swap the bars out. Hoping the stem shows up tomorrow and I think it will solve the problem. If not, I may have to look at theses:
https://www.jensonusa.com/Handlebars/...Reach-Road-Bar
Rather not re-tape the bars until I know.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Handlebars/...Reach-Road-Bar
Rather not re-tape the bars until I know.
38 might be too large for your ramekin full of pastry product though. How large are the current ones? Measure outside to outside at the bottom of the drops (some drops angle slightly outward too so they'll measure slightly larger than they seem to ride)
03-21-13, 05:28 PM
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03-21-13, 06:52 PM
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If I recall correctly, the bars are a 36
I recently acquired the zipp version of those bars and I must say, I like 'em. I didn't realize how much I hated my old bars until I wasn't using 'em anymore.
38 might be too large for your ramekin full of pastry product though. How large are the current ones? Measure outside to outside at the bottom of the drops (some drops angle slightly outward too so they'll measure slightly larger than they seem to ride)
38 might be too large for your ramekin full of pastry product though. How large are the current ones? Measure outside to outside at the bottom of the drops (some drops angle slightly outward too so they'll measure slightly larger than they seem to ride)
03-22-13, 12:22 AM
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36 C-C or 36 O-O? The ones he was looking at don't come smaller than 38.
Maybe cupcake needs a garmin now too.
and some Sidis
Get her doing triathlons with you and the missus. Personally, I won't run unless somebody is chasing me with a gun but apparently some folks like it.
Maybe cupcake needs a garmin now too.
and some Sidis
Get her doing triathlons with you and the missus. Personally, I won't run unless somebody is chasing me with a gun but apparently some folks like it.
03-22-13, 07:05 AM
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I'm sending my Uncle Guido to "explain" to you the error in your judgement!
They want to do tri's with us. They went to "support" us on the Race around the Base. CLEARLY would have preferred to be participating instead.
And I agree about running. I HATE every step, but Mrs. PJ and I do well by setting goals and having to work toward them. The sense of accomplishment is worth a measly 3 mile run.
Got the 50mm stem yesterday in the mail. Put it on last night. Significant improvement. Need to go ride now to check it out. Probably tomorrow morning.
Also slid the seat forward. I'm mixed about this because of pedaling geometry, however, I'll watch her ride and see if anything looks out of place.
The Crash the Marathon was the longest ride Mrs PJ has ever done. Tomorrow is going to be the longest hill. She said she wants to ride it because, again, she likes conquering the challenge. But she has no desire to do GMR. I have to let it be her idea, but the day will come....mark my words! Mwahahhahhahahahaah!!!!!!!
They want to do tri's with us. They went to "support" us on the Race around the Base. CLEARLY would have preferred to be participating instead.
And I agree about running. I HATE every step, but Mrs. PJ and I do well by setting goals and having to work toward them. The sense of accomplishment is worth a measly 3 mile run.
Got the 50mm stem yesterday in the mail. Put it on last night. Significant improvement. Need to go ride now to check it out. Probably tomorrow morning.
Also slid the seat forward. I'm mixed about this because of pedaling geometry, however, I'll watch her ride and see if anything looks out of place.
The Crash the Marathon was the longest ride Mrs PJ has ever done. Tomorrow is going to be the longest hill. She said she wants to ride it because, again, she likes conquering the challenge. But she has no desire to do GMR. I have to let it be her idea, but the day will come....mark my words! Mwahahhahhahahahaah!!!!!!!
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03-22-13, 08:47 AM
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I still think you should consider getting a straight seatpost to replace the setback which will give her the extra 1/2" to drop the seat and will help offset the lower stackheight of the sidis and speedplay pedals
03-22-13, 08:58 AM
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I think this may be a cheaper approach to the height issue:
03-22-13, 11:44 AM
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That's where the term "cupcakes" comes from. Her jersey has a big cupcake on the back.
03-22-13, 02:38 PM
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03-22-13, 03:15 PM
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that's jeepseahawk, photojoe and tinrobot in order.
03-22-13, 03:35 PM
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Sounds great! I'll keep my eyes peeled. I hike/mountain bike Colby trail, and live in San Dimas, so I'm very familiar with the area.
03-22-13, 04:26 PM
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Holy buckets, how did you escape our clutches last time! Have you ever ridden up GMR?