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Addiction LXXVIII

Old 05-07-20, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jadesfire
Competitive Cyclist, but they're not expecting a shipment to arrive until next week I think? Placed the order 10 days ago. That was the only place that even attempted to give a time frame.
Let me know how you make out, that happened to me, first it was in stock 4/6, then 4/20 now it’s 5/20- the guy I worked with at Excel told me they were shut down.
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Old 05-07-20, 09:14 PM
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Showing my x-rays to a friend today. The pin only goes to halfway between the top and middle knuckle-- across the cut That's what I'd thought. But, having seen it pre-stiches, it appeared to be through the middle knuckle. And there were stitches across that knuckle too. I was thinking it went all the way down. So, when I feel the phantom bending of the middle knuckle, it might not be phantom after all.
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Old 05-07-20, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Let me know how you make out, that happened to me, first it was in stock 4/6, then 4/20 now it’s 5/20- the guy I worked with at Excel told me they were shut down.
Will do. I'm not terribly worried- I figured it would be a wait, and it's not exactly a critical part anyway. I'm going to give it another week or so and if there's no status update I'm going to build with what I have and just add the PM whenever it shows up.
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Everyone thinks they have had a long strange trip, until they look at other folks' journeys. Then they realize everyone has had a long strange trip, just using different modes of transportation.
"The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience."
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Showing my x-rays to a friend today. The pin only goes to halfway between the top and middle knuckle-- across the cut That's what I'd thought. But, having seen it pre-stiches, it appeared to be through the middle knuckle. And there were stitches across that knuckle too. I was thinking it went all the way down. So, when I feel the phantom bending of the middle knuckle, it might not be phantom after all.
So the swelling is going down and it's starting to feel more like normal?
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Everyone thinks they have had a long strange trip, until they look at other folks' journeys. Then they realize everyone has had a long strange trip, just using different modes of transportation.
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Old 05-07-20, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I'm practically done with summer already and it hasn't even started.
HTFU Buttercup.

The only thing worse than July/August heat in Phoenix, is hearing the complaints from people that aren't natives.

Please go back to wherever you came from.

This isn't directed at you specificly Lester. I'm just voicing my opinion, before it gets hot here.
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Old 05-07-20, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
HTFU Buttercup.

The only thing worse than July/August heat in Phoenix, is hearing the complaints from people that aren't natives.

Please go back to wherever you came from.

This isn't directed at you specificly Lester. I'm just voicing my opinion, before it gets hot here.
I was born in Fla., ain't no way I'm gonna move there ever.

I did live in Flag late 80s early 90s, wouldn't mind that again, or Williams.
Def getting out of the valley soon. Might have to tough out the whole summer though.


Luckily it looks like tomorrow will be the last ****ty day for a while.

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Old 05-07-20, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I was born in Fla., ain't no way I'm gonna move there ever.

I did live in Flag late 80s early 90s, wouldn't mind that again, or Williams.
Def getting out of the valley soon. Might have to tough out the whole summer though.


Luckily it looks like tomorrow will be the last ****ty day for a while.
It has been a little warm lately, but I love this kind of heat. It's dry, not windy, and it's still in the 60s in the morning. I would love 365 days of this weather. July and August are rough, but i'll take that over cold winter weather.

I grew up north of Boston, but I'm done with that weather.

Please don't move to Florida. That state is a ****ing mess.
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Old 05-08-20, 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
It has been a little warm lately, but I love this kind of heat. It's dry, not windy, and it's still in the 60s in the morning. I would love 365 days of this weather. July and August are rough, but i'll take that over cold winter weather.
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Old 05-08-20, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I looked - the KOM on Marina is legit. The guy's got power, HR, etc. He averaged 580w for the segment, with a peak of 1100w. Also, he wasn't taking the sharp right turn like you - he took a left though the 3-way intersection.

Ill need to redouble my efforts then.
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Old 05-08-20, 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
HTFU Buttercup.

The only thing worse than July/August heat in Phoenix, is hearing the complaints from people that aren't natives.

Please go back to wherever you came from.

This isn't directed at you specificly Lester. I'm just voicing my opinion, before it gets hot here.

It gets even hotter in Needles. I used to flight instruct out of Bull head, Needles and then North Las Vegas. In needles it would get so hot, I could smell my gasoline evaporating out of my car. I would recharge my AC and it would only last 24 hours. It was a lot of fun.
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Old 05-08-20, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
I'n on my phone. Is that a blue police box?
Yup.
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Old 05-08-20, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Could be meteorological doping.
I did that by accident one day when a storm was blowing in and I was doing 30mph uphill.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2252364696
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Old 05-08-20, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
HTFU Buttercup.

The only thing worse than July/August heat in Phoenix, is hearing the complaints from people that aren't natives.

Please go back to wherever you came from.

This isn't directed at you specificly Lester. I'm just voicing my opinion, before it gets hot here.
I'm not even a native here and I make fun of the people complaining. Especially the racers.
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Old 05-08-20, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Maybe if you have these, which undoubtedly you do.


Never tried one.
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Old 05-08-20, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Ill need to redouble my efforts then.
If you're suited for that type of short effort, neither is outrageous... but if you're not the type, that'd prolly be banging your head against the wall. Continue to get some good base miles under you and revisit later.
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Old 05-08-20, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Never tried one.
It's ok if you want something meat-ish that does not have meat in it. I think the "Impossible Burger" is even a closer fascimile.

I tried both, but honestly if I want a "veggie burger" I am much happier with one that is made of beans and veggies and mushrooms and tastes like veggies rather than fake meat.
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I usually look forward to a Saturday ride, but tomorrow's weather is supposed to be nasty, overnight lows below freezing and cold winds 20MPH gusting to 40MPH.

I may have to Zwift in the basement.
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Old 05-08-20, 05:52 AM
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It's ok if you want something meat-ish that does not have meat in it. I think the "Impossible Burger" is even a closer fascimile.
But, unless something has recently changed, Impossible is not available in stores/for home cooking.

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I tried both, but honestly if I want a "veggie burger" I am much happier with one that is made of beans and veggies and mushrooms and tastes like veggies rather than fake meat.
I like a good veggie burger, but I get tired of the same heavy-on-the-cumin black bean patty that everyone seems to serve. You know, when you could go to restaurants.
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Wake up and look at your calendars, people. The gods are angry.


Yep.
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
HTFU Buttercup.

The only thing worse than July/August heat in Phoenix, is hearing the complaints from people that aren't natives.

Please go back to wherever you came from.

This isn't directed at you specificly Lester. I'm just voicing my opinion, before it gets hot here.
ouch
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Old 05-08-20, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Anyone ride 57cm looking for a Paramount? This one's in Laramie, but asking big money $1300
I love the paint so much.

I'm no Campy expert, but isn't that group a little old to be on that frame? Looks weird.

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$1300? That seems outrageous. Is it really that collectible/desirable?
Definitely high, IMO. That's a fairly normal price for an older one that's in cherry condition with all original parts, though.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Ill need to redouble my efforts then.
I got two QOMs yesterday without even trying*






*new trail, I’m the only woman who’s even ridden one of the segments
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Definitely high, IMO. That's a fairly normal price for an older one that's in cherry condition with all original parts, though.
Crazy. Don't people know that you can get a nice, plastic frameset for that kind of money?!










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Originally Posted by bampilot06
It gets even hotter in Needles. I used to flight instruct out of Bull head, Needles and then North Las Vegas. In needles it would get so hot, I could smell my gasoline evaporating out of my car. I would recharge my AC and it would only last 24 hours. It was a lot of fun.
What airplanes?

The Cub was an absolute pig with two adults in the North Texas summer, and that's not even as hot as you're talking.

In other Cub related news, my dad had to pull the C-85 due to chronic low oil pressure, and since the crank has already been ground once he's going to throw in a O-200 crank. Should take the little engine from 85 to about 100-110 horsepower
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For once i’m ahead in the club.

So every ride I am getting brake rub on the front rotor. I usually stop loosen the wheel and re tighten the wheel and it magically goes away, until I need to use the front brake again. When looking at my pads and rotor head on, the rotor is extremely close to the outside pad. What do I need to do about this?
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