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Went to get examined for a new pair of eyeglasses yesterday. Turns out the left eye is significantly worse than the right eye, which accounts for the dreadful and frightening vision I experience when driving in the evening light.
Also, turns out being an AARP member saved me $150 off my new eyeglasses. So when you pups finally get old enough to become a member just keep in mind that the discounts can free up a lot of coin for bike stuff.
Also, turns out being an AARP member saved me $150 off my new eyeglasses. So when you pups finally get old enough to become a member just keep in mind that the discounts can free up a lot of coin for bike stuff.
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I bet you get yours before I get mine.
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I think a lot of newer cyclists don’t appreciate that there are easily 5 or more hand positions and always ride the hoods.
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I've got aero handlebars, so I don't tape to the middle - I stop just past the bend - but I still do hold that section frequently enough. The wide, flat profile of that section of the bars is actually comfy. With elbows in and hands lightly resting, it's like a casual aero at times when I'm at noodling effort, solo and on open stretch of decent pavement.
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Slow night, everyone must be understandably watching baseball.
#MLB
#MLB
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No one's getting paid. Unless datlas wants to do a telemedicine session to discuss eliminating my Prevotella.
I thought about going to the PO again during the week, but it would have been real awkward if the same woman came to the window.
According to my reading of eBay, there's nothing set up for me to file anything about not receiving it until after the shipment window, which is August 11.
I thought about going to the PO again during the week, but it would have been real awkward if the same woman came to the window.
According to my reading of eBay, there's nothing set up for me to file anything about not receiving it until after the shipment window, which is August 11.
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Slow night, everyone must be understandably watching baseball.
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the humidity is out of control right now. I was putting my surf board on my rack, and I am now drenched in sweat.
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I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the Praxis. I like the way they look and they're supposedly the only chainrings besides Shimano to be cold forged. I keep meaning to pick up a set, but then 5750 'rings pop up for a price that I can't resist.
My one argument for colorful decals: how else are others going to know, with only a casual glance, that you're an Elite with a PM?
My one argument for colorful decals: how else are others going to know, with only a casual glance, that you're an Elite with a PM?
They work great. Smooth shifting. Stiff. Durable.
Would buy again.
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I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the Praxis. I like the way they look and they're supposedly the only chainrings besides Shimano to be cold forged. I keep meaning to pick up a set, but then 5750 'rings pop up for a price that I can't resist.
My one argument for colorful decals: how else are others going to know, with only a casual glance, that you're an Elite with a PM?
My one argument for colorful decals: how else are others going to know, with only a casual glance, that you're an Elite with a PM?
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Went to get examined for a new pair of eyeglasses yesterday. Turns out the left eye is significantly worse than the right eye, which accounts for the dreadful and frightening vision I experience when driving in the evening light.
Also, turns out being an AARP member saved me $150 off my new eyeglasses. So when you pups finally get old enough to become a member just keep in mind that the discounts can free up a lot of coin for bike stuff.
Also, turns out being an AARP member saved me $150 off my new eyeglasses. So when you pups finally get old enough to become a member just keep in mind that the discounts can free up a lot of coin for bike stuff.
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Since modern bikes sizing is described in terms of stack and reach, I'm trying to translate the measurements of my current frames into terms of stack and reach so that I can compare more easily, but I'm coming up with some weird numbers. Must not be drawing something right
My only CAD software is at work, does anyone have any recommendations for some freeware that works decently well? This year my favorite 2D CAD program became paid only, and I'm not about to pay $100/year for something I use so rarely at home
My only CAD software is at work, does anyone have any recommendations for some freeware that works decently well? This year my favorite 2D CAD program became paid only, and I'm not about to pay $100/year for something I use so rarely at home
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Slow night, everyone must be understandably watching baseball.
#MLB
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We get 9 hours of it on regular TV tomorrow, so I'll be sure to enjoy at least 6 hours.
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Silver Comet Fred
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are the snakes going to be any good this year? Don't they have two Marte's now?
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There should be an equation where we can figure out the probability it's at a particular spot right now.
Nope.
Not much. Select downhills to flats.
Nope.
Not much. Select downhills to flats.
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that's proprietary information and requires a premium subscription.
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Yes!!! Two Marte's from the D.R.!!!