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09-04-16, 02:11 PM
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about to go shopping, target, grocery store, and the liquor store. I anticipate spending a lot of money on booze, as I'm simultaneously out of:
red wine
champagne
whiskey - bourbon or rye. i have plenty of scotch
vodka
beer (i like to keep a 12 pack of IPA on hand for guests).
Funny thing is that I brought back a head cold that moved into my chest from Yosemite, so it will be a few days to a week before I drink any of it.
red wine
champagne
whiskey - bourbon or rye. i have plenty of scotch
vodka
beer (i like to keep a 12 pack of IPA on hand for guests).
Funny thing is that I brought back a head cold that moved into my chest from Yosemite, so it will be a few days to a week before I drink any of it.
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09-04-16, 02:16 PM
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I rode fixed yesterday for the first time in ages and today my quads are killing me.
I also took ownership of this...still in the process of swapping parts, so I'll post more photos later.
I also took ownership of this...still in the process of swapping parts, so I'll post more photos later.
09-04-16, 02:30 PM
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Today I washed and waxed the car up and went for a drive. I quickly realized that even though this has been one of my dream cars since I was a kid and it is a blast to drive, I would almost rather be out riding and actually felt a bit guilty for not riding today.
09-04-16, 06:12 PM
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09-05-16, 12:28 AM
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Today I put together my riding playlist. Long story short I went to Minnesota all summer and couldn't take my bike with me so I haven't ridden since June 20th. My first ride is gonna be my commute to school on Tuesday. I'm worried I might be a bit slow but I've been skateboarding all summer so I've been staying fit.
09-05-16, 12:44 AM
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I just found out I reached the PTO cap at work, so it's time to use some vacation time. Was thinking maybe a road trip up to NorCal. Is everything still on fire?
09-05-16, 08:30 AM
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take your bike!
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09-05-16, 08:38 AM
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Norcal BF ride
09-05-16, 10:21 AM
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Today I broke a spoke on a Mavic Ksyrium SL wheel.
The spoke was frozen in the nipple the mechanic at the LBS twisted it when I let him true it. I should be pissed but I'm not. He is a friend of mine and I knew he had never worked on these wheels before but I let him have a go at it anyway. I saw that the spoke was a little twisted and heard it making a plink sound when climbing during the last few rides. Was just a matter of time.
The problem is that Mavic no longer sells spokes for this wheel. I found two at mavicparts.com and hope I can salvage it but the lifespan of this wheelset is coming to a close.
On the plus side, looks like here is a set of Hed Ardennes in my future. Anyone want to buy a kayak?
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The spoke was frozen in the nipple the mechanic at the LBS twisted it when I let him true it. I should be pissed but I'm not. He is a friend of mine and I knew he had never worked on these wheels before but I let him have a go at it anyway. I saw that the spoke was a little twisted and heard it making a plink sound when climbing during the last few rides. Was just a matter of time.
The problem is that Mavic no longer sells spokes for this wheel. I found two at mavicparts.com and hope I can salvage it but the lifespan of this wheelset is coming to a close.
On the plus side, looks like here is a set of Hed Ardennes in my future. Anyone want to buy a kayak?
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09-05-16, 10:26 AM
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yep.
this has happened to a lot of people, myself included. the main reason is that they're so damn tough, you never have to true them and break the corrosion forming!
i actually just gave away a set of free Ksyrium SL's to a broke college cyclist a couple months ago. every single nipple/spoke is frozen, but they're still true as ever
this has happened to a lot of people, myself included. the main reason is that they're so damn tough, you never have to true them and break the corrosion forming!
i actually just gave away a set of free Ksyrium SL's to a broke college cyclist a couple months ago. every single nipple/spoke is frozen, but they're still true as ever
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09-05-16, 10:32 AM
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Mine were only out a little bit. Should have left well enough alone.
Ah well, I haven't used my kayak in several years. I think it needs to be sold and replaced with the aformentioned Hed Ardennes Plus SL.
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09-05-16, 12:07 PM
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Haha, ya. I told him that they were effectively totaled in that they couldn't be trued, but he should still get lots of use of out them.
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09-05-16, 12:16 PM
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Just get another set and you'll have all the spares you need 
They're pretty cheap nowadays considering how popular and mass produced they were back in their prime.
It definitely helps to let wd-40 or triflow to soak in before truing though. The common park tool mavic nipple wrench for it makes too much torque doesnt help either.
They're pretty cheap nowadays considering how popular and mass produced they were back in their prime.
It definitely helps to let wd-40 or triflow to soak in before truing though. The common park tool mavic nipple wrench for it makes too much torque doesnt help either.
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09-05-16, 01:19 PM
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09-05-16, 02:18 PM
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But then again...
09-05-16, 04:23 PM
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Just get another set and you'll have all the spares you need
They're pretty cheap nowadays considering how popular and mass produced they were back in their prime.
It definitely helps to let wd-40 or triflow to soak in before truing though. The common park tool mavic nipple wrench for it makes too much torque doesnt help either.
They're pretty cheap nowadays considering how popular and mass produced they were back in their prime.
It definitely helps to let wd-40 or triflow to soak in before truing though. The common park tool mavic nipple wrench for it makes too much torque doesnt help either.
Good info re soaking. Thanks.
People ruined the nipples by using a metal wrench instead of the plastic wrench. The frozen nipple just stripped.
I've actually been looking on Craigslist. A guy has an Askium with cracked rim for $50 but I haven't seen any Ksyriums.
09-05-16, 09:29 PM
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09-05-16, 11:33 PM
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Today I rode my geared bike. 54 miles, with 2000 feet elevation gain. It took me about 3 hrs. and 20 minutes, including the stupid-steep climb for the last 3/4 mile. (I went all the way down to my granny 34x28, and my legs were still screaming.)
I'm good and tired now, but it was a nice ride overall.
I'm good and tired now, but it was a nice ride overall.
09-06-16, 07:21 AM
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I went OTB for the first time since childhood when my front wheel found a large rodent hole while riding a local CX course. Ow.
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Today I was bored.
Comfy though.
Comfy though.