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02-11-20, 04:25 PM
#5176
Mostly Harmless
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02-11-20, 04:33 PM
#5177
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02-11-20, 04:39 PM
#5178
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I'm an accomplished procrastinator. I've been meaning to do something about this condition but between one thing and another have not found the time. Already daylight begins noticeably earlier and soon Spring will be here with birds chirping their hearts out in search of mates, squirrels will be scampering about and seagulls wheeling overhead. This all signifies Spring and the beginning of cycling season and again it will be too late to deal with procrastinitis. Maybe next year.
02-11-20, 04:49 PM
#5179
Vain, But Lacking Talent
So it looks like the ultegra group deal may be happening. Now I'm wondering if I could still get a hookup on a new frameset from the shop. When I worked there, it was understood that employees leaving on good terms get the cost+10 hookup for life. I would email, but I would want to have cash on hand before throwing out a big ask like that.
Then I'll just need wheels. And a seatpost. And a saddle. And bars. And well, you know the rest.
Then I'll just need wheels. And a seatpost. And a saddle. And bars. And well, you know the rest.
02-11-20, 04:50 PM
#5180
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02-11-20, 04:52 PM
#5181
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So it looks like the ultegra group deal may be happening. Now I'm wondering if I could still get a hookup on a new frameset from the shop. When I worked there, it was understood that employees leaving on good terms get the cost+10 hookup for life. I would email, but I would want to have cash on hand before throwing out a big ask like that.
Then I'll just need wheels. And a seatpost. And a saddle. And bars. And well, you know the rest.
Then I'll just need wheels. And a seatpost. And a saddle. And bars. And well, you know the rest.
02-11-20, 05:03 PM
#5182
So it is
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Lots of crack dealers that don't necessarily sell crack. Puppies are a new one on me, but I can see it. Bikes and bike stuff were evident from the get-go.
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02-11-20, 05:04 PM
#5183
Mostly Harmless
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02-11-20, 05:05 PM
#5184
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02-11-20, 05:51 PM
#5185
Administrator
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02-11-20, 05:55 PM
#5186
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Who are they playing?
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02-11-20, 06:15 PM
#5187
Super Modest
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02-11-20, 06:19 PM
#5188
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02-11-20, 06:32 PM
#5189
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02-11-20, 06:32 PM
#5190
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It is REAL hard getting used to a 10,000 mile oil change interval in these modern day cars. Feels like you’re neglecting your car, I keep checking with the service department to make sure.
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02-11-20, 06:35 PM
#5191
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02-11-20, 06:36 PM
#5192
Super Modest
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I can remember those sun-setting rides with the rapid chilling effect back in my working days. Even now when I ride during the day, I can notice a change around 3 PM when the sun angle starts getting low.
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02-11-20, 07:01 PM
#5193
Should Be More Popular
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02-11-20, 07:13 PM
#5194
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So I just got out of the shower and noticed something odd. My left leg where it meets my hip and my right leg don’t look the same. Left leg almost looks more defined, clearly able to distinguish where the leg muscle stop and where the hip meets the side of the abdominal. The right side is less noticeable. I’m assuming it’s just muscle mass forming from riding? My left leg developing slightly more than my right?
My left leg used to swell and I go to a vascular surgeon for it every 6 months. The swelling has pretty much stopped, i’ve had several ultra sounds and mri no clots. Pretty much told me I am a medical mystery, I don’t think this has anything to do with the above.
Thoughts?
My left leg used to swell and I go to a vascular surgeon for it every 6 months. The swelling has pretty much stopped, i’ve had several ultra sounds and mri no clots. Pretty much told me I am a medical mystery, I don’t think this has anything to do with the above.
Thoughts?
02-11-20, 07:13 PM
#5195
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02-11-20, 07:18 PM
#5196
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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sun went behind a cloud at 1700 hrs today and I was suddenly chilled to the bone!
02-11-20, 07:50 PM
#5197
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So I just got out of the shower and noticed something odd. My left leg where it meets my hip and my right leg don’t look the same. Left leg almost looks more defined, clearly able to distinguish where the leg muscle stop and where the hip meets the side of the abdominal. The right side is less noticeable. I’m assuming it’s just muscle mass forming from riding? My left leg developing slightly more than my right?
My left leg used to swell and I go to a vascular surgeon for it every 6 months. The swelling has pretty much stopped, i’ve had several ultra sounds and mri no clots. Pretty much told me I am a medical mystery, I don’t think this has anything to do with the above.
Thoughts?
My left leg used to swell and I go to a vascular surgeon for it every 6 months. The swelling has pretty much stopped, i’ve had several ultra sounds and mri no clots. Pretty much told me I am a medical mystery, I don’t think this has anything to do with the above.
Thoughts?
02-11-20, 08:07 PM
#5198
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Popped the Cervelo on to the trainer and threw a leg over it for the first time. My fit set-up was surprisingly good, having just made adjustments based on the geometry chart.
What wasn't good, though, was the sound. Holy moly. It was the first time I'd spun the Assaults on the trainer and, with the street tire, carbon wheel and the frame, which seems more cavernous than the Domane (both thinner walls and larger diameter, I think), it resulted in a disconcerting resonance. I'll try popping the trainer wheel/tire on it tomorrow - hopefully it'll sound a little less scary.
What wasn't good, though, was the sound. Holy moly. It was the first time I'd spun the Assaults on the trainer and, with the street tire, carbon wheel and the frame, which seems more cavernous than the Domane (both thinner walls and larger diameter, I think), it resulted in a disconcerting resonance. I'll try popping the trainer wheel/tire on it tomorrow - hopefully it'll sound a little less scary.
02-11-20, 08:08 PM
#5199
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02-11-20, 08:39 PM
#5200
smelling the roses
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We're on the every 5000 km plan until it goes off warranty. A scam. And on yesterday's 30,000 km check-up they charged double the normal rate because they rotated the tires and changed the air filter. Which was filthy btw