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05-10-17, 07:42 AM
#8052
So it is
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05-10-17, 07:45 AM
#8054
So it is
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I didn't wear gloves when I was an active line tech because they were a pita. Hot, ripping all the time, plus I had to buy my own. Now, I have them near me at all times, and use them a lot. I still buy my own, but since that's the only tool I have to buy, I can live with it.
05-10-17, 07:47 AM
#8056
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05-10-17, 07:48 AM
#8057
smelling the roses
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They are "nitrile" not "nitrite". I only mention it because you can smell the residual acrylonitrile monomer in the rubber. It is very carcinogenic. 
I have it on good authority the residual monomer levels are way below any toxicity/carcinogenicity threshold, but damn that odor gives me the creeps. Especially when the dental hygienist sticks her hand in my mouth and the smell is right there inside of me. I used to work in am acrylonitrile manufacturing plant so I am really wary of **** like that.
Or is it "weary". After a few years on BF, I have trouble remembering.
I have it on good authority the residual monomer levels are way below any toxicity/carcinogenicity threshold, but damn that odor gives me the creeps. Especially when the dental hygienist sticks her hand in my mouth and the smell is right there inside of me. I used to work in am acrylonitrile manufacturing plant so I am really wary of **** like that.
Or is it "weary". After a few years on BF, I have trouble remembering.
Werd.
05-10-17, 07:49 AM
#8058
Farmer tan
They are "nitrile" not "nitrite". I only mention it because you can smell the residual acrylonitrile monomer in the rubber. It is very carcinogenic.
I have it on good authority the residual monomer levels are way below any toxicity/carcinogenicity threshold, but damn that odor gives me the creeps. Especially when the dental hygienist sticks her hand in my mouth and the smell is right there inside of me. I used to work in am acrylonitrile manufacturing plant so I am really wary of **** like that.
Or is it "weary". After a few years on BF, I have trouble remembering.
I have it on good authority the residual monomer levels are way below any toxicity/carcinogenicity threshold, but damn that odor gives me the creeps. Especially when the dental hygienist sticks her hand in my mouth and the smell is right there inside of me. I used to work in am acrylonitrile manufacturing plant so I am really wary of **** like that.
Or is it "weary". After a few years on BF, I have trouble remembering.
05-10-17, 07:53 AM
#8060
smelling the roses
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I don't believe I've ever visited P&R. Trollheim and Foo once each.
05-10-17, 07:54 AM
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smelling the roses
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05-10-17, 07:57 AM
#8063
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05-10-17, 07:59 AM
#8064
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05-10-17, 08:02 AM
#8065
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Save yourself the effort. Surely I don't let anyone forget.
05-10-17, 08:03 AM
#8066
Farmer tan
So, after learning that the Salsa Cutthroat is $4k-ish, I just ordered some 30mm knobbies to put on the Allez instead. Kenda Kwicks. Also put a mountain double 42/30 on front.
Has anyone else CX-ified a pure road bike?
What else should I swap?
Is the carbon fork ok?
This is the trail I'll be on... ruts and rocks.
Has anyone else CX-ified a pure road bike?
What else should I swap?
Is the carbon fork ok?
This is the trail I'll be on... ruts and rocks.
05-10-17, 08:05 AM
#8067
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So, after learning that the Salsa Cutthroat is $4k-ish, I just ordered some 30mm knobbies to put on the Allez instead. Kenda Kwicks. Also put a mountain double 42/30 on front.
Has anyone else CX-ified a pure road bike?
What else should I swap?
Is the carbon fork ok?
This is the trail I'll be on... ruts and rocks.
https://youtu.be/c9ngL9VjDzk
Has anyone else CX-ified a pure road bike?
What else should I swap?
Is the carbon fork ok?
This is the trail I'll be on... ruts and rocks.
https://youtu.be/c9ngL9VjDzk
Edit: Apparently they have clearance for 32mm tires, depending on the brake calipers. Not bad!
05-10-17, 08:11 AM
#8069
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05-10-17, 08:12 AM
#8070
VFL For Life
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05-10-17, 08:12 AM
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Nice. I've been meaning to try 28s on my Madone. Once my current tires wear out that's my next move. My rims are narrow so I shouldn't have any clearance issues.
05-10-17, 08:19 AM
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I'll never forget, this doctor I know once told me that if women were acutely aware of how many things can go wrong in child birth nobody would have a child. My response was "Um ... that would mean the end of mankind, wouldn't it?"
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05-10-17, 08:23 AM
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Let's not get carried away here.
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05-10-17, 08:23 AM
#8075
So it is
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