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06-30-20, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Why? Too tempting??
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Sometimes, the algorithms get it wrong. Lately, the Google feed has been pushing the cycling-shorts-as-leisure-wear trend on me. 
06-30-20, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
cycling-shorts-as-leisure-wear trend
06-30-20, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
wut
06-30-20, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
On my "work" days, I only plan on an hour before the natives get restless. I might be able to get in 30 miles if I actually get out of the door by 5:30 and decide to ride at a faster-than-recovery pace, but I'm mostly content as-is... for now.
06-30-20, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Be strong, like me - don't give in to the temptation of something wholly unnecessary like a modestly improved wheelset.
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06-30-20, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Wife, daughter, and dog were woken up at 1215 by a courteous neighbor launching fire works. What the hell is wrong with people?
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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.
06-30-20, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Sometimes, the algorithms get it wrong. Lately, the Google feed has been pushing the cycling-shorts-as-leisure-wear trend on me.
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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.
06-30-20, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
For the last few weeks, every night in Philly has sounded like the 4th of July.
There seems to be 3 main offenders in my area, the ones with the pro-level skyrockets. You know, the ones when they launch there is a loud, deep "whump" sound and then when they explode it echoes for 2-3 seconds, rattling windows and setting off car alarms.
I don't understand what they get out of it, especially after weeks on end.
06-30-20, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Sometimes, the algorithms get it wrong. Lately, the Google feed has been pushing the cycling-shorts-as-leisure-wear trend on me.
06-30-20, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
Wait, for men? I’d seen the women’s version (which isn’t much of a departure from current anyway), but hadn’t seen the men’s version.
06-30-20, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LAJ
Yep. I have an original Rail 52 front and a crash replacement November rear, so a nice set of stripper shoes for the Wheelhouse would be a kind thing indeed.
I mean, in all honesty I don’t need a thing more than the Jet6+ I have. And would rather hang on to money to move to Lanceville.
06-30-20, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
No - it's been women's. I don't think that it's a thing for men... but what would I know?
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Originally Posted by abshipp
I generally have no idea what ads I get targeted with.
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Originally Posted by abshipp
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I’m getting mountain bike shoe ads. I particularly like the ad from Competitive Cyclist for a wide Lake shoe. I may go beyond “tempted” status.
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06-30-20, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Ah - no, I'm not seeing ads, per se. These are fashion articles that are popping up in my news feed, presumably because of searches/browsing history for cycling specific clothing.
Nothing quite as exciting as raw metal bar stock!
06-30-20, 09:57 AM
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Ugh, I literally had to tell some kids to get off my lawn. 
06-30-20, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
I saw that, but it’s so hard for me to accept buying a branded open mould wheel compared to just going to LightBicycle directly. The Rail52 was interesting because it was unique.
I mean, in all honesty I don’t need a thing more than the Jet6+ I have. And would rather hang on to money to move to Lanceville.
I mean, in all honesty I don’t need a thing more than the Jet6+ I have. And would rather hang on to money to move to Lanceville.
I agree with most of that. You get a November build as opposed to a LB build, and it can be RIGHT NOW as opposed to whatever shipping method is the slowest. I like White hubs, though I do have a set of American Classics burning a hole in my toolbox... Those may go with the soon eliminated HED alloy rim offering... So much to do.
Of course, this is likely fogged out rambling, as Georgia-Mae and Lotus like the squeaky toy action at 3 am, along with the fireworks til midnight.
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06-30-20, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Ugh, I literally had to tell some kids to get off my lawn.
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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.
06-30-20, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
The only site I have whitelisted on Adblock is Wunderground - it cracks me up when I've been working on proposals for my job and the banner ads are all for either TW Metals or Onlinemetals.
Nothing quite as exciting as raw metal bar stock!
Nothing quite as exciting as raw metal bar stock!
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06-30-20, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Yeah, I know. Doesn't make sense to me, either. I do wonder if these actually have a chamois in place, but I don't want to delve any deeper and provoke the search engine gods.
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Well look what the cat dragged in. Such a fine addition to the thread
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Originally Posted by LAJ
No, really. I like to build stuff, and weld things.
I'm hoping that once we buy a house a welder and OA torch setup will show up as well.
At least the welder. I mean, if I have an opportunity to get a welder with the explicit approval of and excitement from the wife, that's basically striking gold.
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Well look what the cat dragged in. Such a fine addition to the thread
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