Another "What don't you like about my bike" thread, anybody?
04-30-15, 01:34 PM
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Because I wanna.
Now I'm commenting on a post from April, 2015. The last post made by this person was April, 2015.
Satiated?
Maybe we could start a "what don't you like about my comment?" thread
04-30-15, 01:36 PM
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Not keen on the cards either and that style of frame has never appealed to me. It looks heavy, contrived and just....strange.
04-30-15, 01:42 PM
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It shows support when there is an active community with engaging ride organizers. A few years ago when Midnightridazz out here was over the top crazy fun I ran out of space on my wheels for spoke cards
Like so
04-30-15, 01:58 PM
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Brifters when running singlespeed?
04-30-15, 02:41 PM
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Brifters when running singlespeed?
04-30-15, 02:53 PM
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Brifters when running singlespeed?
Sure, why not.
04-30-15, 03:01 PM
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Sure, why not.
I think these guys can't grasp the concept of using existing parts to save on cost for folks who aren't one percenters.
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04-30-15, 03:29 PM
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Not keen on the cards either and that style of frame has never appealed to me. It looks heavy, contrived and just....strange.
cards are from alleycats. And heavy? 16.9 pounds does not constitute as heavy to me.
04-30-15, 03:33 PM
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A little dirty from my latest drunken cyclocross adventure. its 5 O'clock somewhere, right?
04-30-15, 04:12 PM
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Maybe we could start a "what don't you like about my comment?" thread
OK
I like your idea, but I think your post needs to end with a period.
04-30-15, 06:34 PM
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Weather is getting nice so I washed my bike today. Come at me, bros.
04-30-15, 06:43 PM
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machined front rim with no brake
perfect otherwise
04-30-15, 06:47 PM
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Quill stems and risers look funny to me.
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Risers on track bikes bother the crap out of me. Nice bike. Needs dorps.
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Risers on track bikes bother the crap out of me. Nice bike. Needs dorps.
But risers are so fun!
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But risers are so fun!
Sorry. You are not allowed to have fun or be comfortable on a track bike. You need to look cool with track dorps, even if you end up needing a chiropractor.
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But risers are so fun!
And so necessary for riding in a city.
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shame that this ****ty sloping top tube make my bike look like seat post hell
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I don't like colored tires unless they are gumwalls
05-01-15, 12:10 PM
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Pink. Why?
05-01-15, 01:28 PM
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Pink. Why?
Idk. Just kinda dug it.
05-01-15, 01:35 PM
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shame that this ****ty sloping top tube make my bike look like seat post hell
Level your saddle, if it isn't. It might just be the angle that is making it look like it is tilting down.
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cards are from alleycats. And heavy? 16.9 pounds does not constitute as heavy to me.
I know it's not that heavy, just that it LOOKS heavy to me.
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Pink. Why?
He just needs some yellow to get CMYK
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He just needs some yellow to get CMYK