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Old 12-20-15, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Kindaslow
I am guessing you will have no problem finding a job. Then, new bike day!
Thanks! I already tried getting in with a local Chevron refinery but I didn't get the job. I'm gonna shoot for the DWP then Iron Workers union or Steamfitters union next.

This mountain bike is going to be a project, I had a big crash a while back and haven't ridden it since. I need to purchase a 9 speed shifter, true the rotors, replace the bent and cracked brake levers, find a 11-36t cassette although I have a 11-32t ready to go. Tires aren't holding air so I'm thinking of making some homebrew sealant because Stans doesn't last very long.

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Old 12-20-15, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
Tires aren't holding air so I'm thinking of making some homebrew sealant because Stans doesn't last very long.
give orange seal a try?
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Old 12-20-15, 08:06 PM
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Did cables/housing and bartape on a shiv today.

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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
Did cables/housing and bartape on a shiv today.

sry for your lots.
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Old 12-20-15, 09:23 PM
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I had fun with it.
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
give orange seal a try?
Well I'm curious about doing the homebrew thing. Looks like my rear tire is leaking too.
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Nonstop rain in the bay. I need fenders.
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Old 12-21-15, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
Well I'm curious about doing the homebrew thing. Looks like my rear tire is leaking too.
mtbr has a thread on recipes iirc
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today i registered for a 50 mile fatbike race, and when i get paid im registering for another 80 miler
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
mtbr has a thread on recipes iirc
Yeah that's werebo went first. Gonna need some latex mix, Slime, antifreeze, glitter
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glitter
dopest sealant ever.
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Today I read about this...

Save Up to 60% Off Disc Brake Road Bikes - Motobecane Turino TEAM Hydraulic Disc Brake Road Bikes




I can put off replacing that hot water heater until next year, right? Car tires will last a few more months, right?
What is the purpose of a hot water heater?
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It heats hot water.
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Old 12-21-15, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
What is the purpose of a hot water heater?
It provides one less thing for the females in my house to complain about.
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Old 12-21-15, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
It heats hot water.
If the water is already hot, it really does sound redundant!!!
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Today I am looking at the ski slope at Whistler from the condo we rented. The wife and two of our boys are out skiing, something my knees will not put up with. But, tomorrow and Wednesday I will be fat biking!!!
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Old 12-21-15, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
It provides one less thing for the females in my house to complain about.
Like going from 12,000 to 11,999 is a noticeable difference. If only they knew we really are not listening....
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Old 12-21-15, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
today i registered for a 50 mile fatbike race, and when i get paid im registering for another 80 miler
For a second there I thought you were expecting prize money...
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Old 12-21-15, 07:02 PM
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Had a nice welcome home gift, don't think I'll ever get pasela again.
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Old 12-21-15, 08:41 PM
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It's like they're made out of ****ing erasers or something.
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Old 12-21-15, 09:46 PM
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"A hand in the bush is worth two in the bird."

A little bit of BART wisdom I heard tonight.
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I tried the black sidewall Pasela and the rubber doesn't seem to be getting brittle like the tan ones do.
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Old 12-21-15, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
I tried the black sidewall Pasela and the rubber doesn't seem to be getting brittle like the tan ones do.
If you are talking about Tservs then yeah, I agree with you. I just wanted to try gumballs to give a bit of class to my sw8 fixay whip.
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No, Paselas are also available with black rubber sidewalls.
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i must have had the best luck with paselas ever. they were the most flat resistant and long lasting tire ive ever used. i had literally noone of the problems that everyone complains about and i had 3 pairs, two of which are still rideable

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For a second there I thought you were expecting prize money...
haha, i actually cant qualify as an official time since i have "skinny" 3" tires, its mostly for funsies
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