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11-14-20, 02:01 PM
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11-14-20, 02:14 PM
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11-14-20, 02:21 PM
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I need some brake pads. Went on ScamBay on 11/8 and bought 2 pair from a seller I used before with high feedback score and did not pay attention to location. After purchase I saw item coming from China. Not a huge deal but one pad is really worn so I went ahead and bought one pair from a domestic seller on 11/9 (next day).
Interestingly, the set from China is already in Wilmington Delaware, while domestic pair are in Hockessin, Delaware. It would be funny if China shipment beats USA.
#Airmail
Interestingly, the set from China is already in Wilmington Delaware, while domestic pair are in Hockessin, Delaware. It would be funny if China shipment beats USA.
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11-14-20, 02:38 PM
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You know, there are bikes made for drop bars with big tires if you didn't want to go the flat-bar route 
That said, I'm thinking that flat bar may be the way for me to go - braking and shifting is separate ("brifters"
are expensive and not always easy to operate with bulky gloves) and I could get some of those bar mitt thingies to keep the hands toasty (my new gloves are certainly a step up, but I don't know if they'll cut it at lower temps).
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11-14-20, 02:42 PM
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11-14-20, 02:43 PM
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I hope you get better soon.
11-14-20, 02:48 PM
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11-14-20, 02:53 PM
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11-14-20, 02:56 PM
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11-14-20, 03:06 PM
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11-14-20, 03:09 PM
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11-14-20, 03:38 PM
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11-14-20, 03:51 PM
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big john Did not ride in BFE and forgot take a picture until I was near the end. This is a too distant picture of a church I ride by and usually do some laps in the parking lot to stay off the roads and pad the ride total. I don't time trial in the parking lot like @Velo Vol. One lap is about .5 miles.
Also a pic from post ride meal with LSS.
You could say it's a scene from an Italian restaurant.
Also a pic from post ride meal with LSS.
You could say it's a scene from an Italian restaurant.
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11-14-20, 04:26 PM
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More bike stuff is always good. Is that a Domane SLR?
11-14-20, 04:29 PM
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New burrs installed in the ol' Mazzer grinder. I wish that I had some decaf beans on hand - I really want to dial in my grind and don't want to wait for the pre-caffeinated morning. If I were a junky like Trsnrtr, I'd just man up and get wired, but I don't think that I'd be able to get to sleep if I were to start sippin' espresso right now. 
11-14-20, 04:50 PM
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11-14-20, 04:53 PM
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11-14-20, 05:00 PM
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11-14-20, 05:10 PM
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Super Monk blend - tasting report
I mixed it half and half with Starbucks Cafe Verona decaf. This was very similar to the Decaf I made the other night in the French press. The most distinctive thing I noticed was how smooth it was. No acidity or bitterness but not a very rich flavor. Good not great. It may take a while for me to acclimate to this. Overall the jury is still out until I taste it a few more times.
In cycling related content; how much additional drop will i get if I flip my stem to @timtak mode?
pic below:
In cycling related content; how much additional drop will i get if I flip my stem to @timtak mode?
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11-14-20, 05:17 PM
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11-14-20, 05:18 PM
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11-14-20, 05:20 PM
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I mixed it half and half with Starbucks Cafe Verona decaf. This was very similar to the Decaf I made the other night in the French press. The most distinctive thing I noticed was how smooth it was. No acidity or bitterness but not a very rich flavor. Good not great. It may take a while for me to acclimate to this. Overall the jury is still out until I taste it a few more times.
11-14-20, 05:25 PM
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