Thetank

That is just way too small for you. I'm just shy of 6' and was riding the 55cm and I feel the 57 would have been better but that's just my personal preference. I would recommend a much bigger frame or you're gonna feel really cramped on that 55cm.

cc700

the **** is this ****?

i've been sitting here reading this for 22 hours and i just figured out what you asked me.

it's a powdercoat. first stage is a gold-glittery green, second stage is a clear coat that helps the glitter shine and adds depth. professionally done, waaay less paper than a bike painter for a much more interesting finish. metallic paints are expensive.

Squirrelli

It's because he was typing in Chinese and it does that if you're switching to English without switching language setting. It's complicated.

PluperfectArson

I sowwy. D:

I was asking because I was thinking about having my bike painted, tired of the champagne color that BD doesn't even stock anymore. Mind if I ask how much it cost?

I am glad you realized this, haha.

That font is a PITA when searching websites or logging in because some sites will not recognize it.

cc700

ooooh. i've never even seen that before!

160 said and done, with crazy ass seattle sales tax.

Squirrelli

How much is the sales tax in Seattle?

LesterOfPuppets

I think it's nine something these days

xkillemallx16

9.75 in cali

Squirrelli

12% here.

LesterOfPuppets

8.2 here.

9.5 in the Emerald City.

cc700

9.5 feels like 10%

PluperfectArson

That is not too bad.

I used to live in Washington, was used to paying tax; moved to Oregon, became used to not paying tax; now live in California, readjusting to sales tax. FML.

LesterOfPuppets

I used to think we were livin' high on the hog in OR, but they got the state income tax where they take your money before you can spend it.

Nicer up here in WA, especially if most of your discretionary income goes to food from the grocery store, it ain't taxed for the most part.

arp415

Haha this has been confirmed for decades

jdgesus 

it is for food

cc700

oh man, that's right. it is.

LesterOfPuppets

Yep, 10% bars and restaurants of King County.

jdgesus 

except for bakery items (which are sales tax free!)

LesterOfPuppets

hruh? I'm gonna have to hit up a Dunkin' Donuts or a KK in Seattle next time I'm up and examine my receipt. I bet my doughnuts get taxed.

jdgesus 

if you collect it, you must submit it.
but if 25% or more of your food is served with a utensil, you must charge sales tax for the entire menu.

a paper cup counts as a utensil (for coffee sales)

this is one area your gonna have to either
A: trust me (since i do this for a ****ing living)
B: go read up on dor.wa.gov
3: ride some bikes

cc700

i vote A and 3

PluperfectArson

Man, so I install my Thomson Elite, now **** feels all weird and off. I hate dialing in ****.

hrrrrrrrrrrrrrng

Squirrelli

I find it easier to adjust the tilt with two allen keys.

PluperfectArson

I only have a multi-tool on me at the moment, so it kind of sucks.

I was adjusting each one by hand to level it, then tightening it, such a PITA. I still have to deal with the fore/aft position, though. I think I have it close to where I want it, but it just feels... off. /sigh

I just want to ride. ;_;

Squirrelli

Set it to "close enough" and ride to the store to get a set of allen keys. STAT!