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01-23-20, 07:00 AM
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It's snowing again. Roads are generally fine but people are driving like absolute jerks.
01-23-20, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Do check it out. For a long time, I only rode alone and I enjoyed it. I still enjoy it, but there is a different, fun dynamic riding with others... when you're in the mood for it (I still feel free to skip out to ride alone with my thoughts, sometimes). You should be able to find a group of like-minded people that aren't looking for a hammer ride.
Locally there is a dirt cheap 1996 Cannondale R500 that's been tempting me terribly. It's likely too small, but it's one of the polished aluminum ones that I've always dreamed of.
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01-23-20, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Type II DM in a bag.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
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01-23-20, 07:20 AM
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Since I have idle time, I've begun hand-wringing on tires for the new year.
The new "souplesse" Schwalbe Pro1 that I've been eager to try?
The Conti 5k TL that's regarded as one of the best all-around choices?
Or Vittoria Corsa that promise a sweet ride but haven't seen much print?
I've pretty much decided that I'll buy three of whichever - I've settled in to two rear tires for each front since I've been running tubeless. That'll probably cover my 4-5k miles for the year, too, and there's the rub - commitment to one means that I won't get to try the others til next year!
The new "souplesse" Schwalbe Pro1 that I've been eager to try?
The Conti 5k TL that's regarded as one of the best all-around choices?
Or Vittoria Corsa that promise a sweet ride but haven't seen much print?
I've pretty much decided that I'll buy three of whichever - I've settled in to two rear tires for each front since I've been running tubeless. That'll probably cover my 4-5k miles for the year, too, and there's the rub - commitment to one means that I won't get to try the others til next year!
01-23-20, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
It's snowing again. Roads are generally fine but people are driving like absolute jerks.
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01-23-20, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
I'm itching to get out on a road bike again. I love my old steel, but unfortunately Illinois loves their road salt more. I do wish that I didn't have to worry about rust.
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01-23-20, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I got out Monday and Tuesday. Had to “de-rust” the chain yesterday.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
01-23-20, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Type II DM in a bag.
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01-23-20, 07:36 AM
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01-23-20, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
Because there's not much football to talk about and the basketball talk engages fewer people. And it's winter, so there's less actual riding banter.
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01-23-20, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
I'm itching to get out on a road bike again. I love my old steel, but unfortunately Illinois loves their road salt more. I do wish that I didn't have to worry about rust.
Locally there is a dirt cheap 1996 Cannondale R500 that's been tempting me terribly. It's likely too small, but it's one of the polished aluminum ones that I've always dreamed of.
Locally there is a dirt cheap 1996 Cannondale R500 that's been tempting me terribly. It's likely too small, but it's one of the polished aluminum ones that I've always dreamed of.
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01-23-20, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Bingo ... but ... but ... but ... it’s convenient.
01-23-20, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tombakerim
Why again about food, I'm on a diet
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Amateur bike racing is just a fun thing, as far as I know, there's no penalty for not winning.
01-23-20, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by LAJ
Yep.
I had to stop with a pack of Hostess Snowballs for breakfast every morning.
I had to stop with a pack of Hostess Snowballs for breakfast every morning.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Amateur bike racing is just a fun thing, as far as I know, there's no penalty for not winning.
01-23-20, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Since I have idle time, I've begun hand-wringing on tires for the new year.
The new "souplesse" Schwalbe Pro1 that I've been eager to try?
The Conti 5k TL that's regarded as one of the best all-around choices?
Or Vittoria Corsa that promise a sweet ride but haven't seen much print?
I've pretty much decided that I'll buy three of whichever - I've settled in to two rear tires for each front since I've been running tubeless. That'll probably cover my 4-5k miles for the year, too, and there's the rub - commitment to one means that I won't get to try the others til next year!
The new "souplesse" Schwalbe Pro1 that I've been eager to try?
The Conti 5k TL that's regarded as one of the best all-around choices?
Or Vittoria Corsa that promise a sweet ride but haven't seen much print?
I've pretty much decided that I'll buy three of whichever - I've settled in to two rear tires for each front since I've been running tubeless. That'll probably cover my 4-5k miles for the year, too, and there's the rub - commitment to one means that I won't get to try the others til next year!
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Amateur bike racing is just a fun thing, as far as I know, there's no penalty for not winning.
01-23-20, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Keep looking.
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01-23-20, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Nice looking bike, but your sig says to save the rim brake. Irony?
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01-23-20, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
I see your convenient with obesity and raise you inflammatory load.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
I did not have pancakes for breakfast.
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01-23-20, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
It's snowing again. Roads are generally fine but people are driving like absolute jerks.
01-23-20, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I got out Monday and Tuesday. Had to “de-rust” the chain yesterday.
01-23-20, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
I did not have pancakes for breakfast.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
I did not have pancakes for breakfast.
