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03-15-15, 08:19 AM
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03-15-15, 08:45 AM
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My GERD been keeping me up.
03-15-15, 09:49 AM
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Naked & Famous is so 2011
03-15-15, 11:01 AM
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03-15-15, 11:53 AM
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03-15-15, 12:11 PM
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I use a $15 5-cup Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker and Kroger 100% Columbian ground coffee. Get's me going. 
03-15-15, 03:26 PM
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I'm visiting some family in Atlanta and Gang of Four is playing tonight. $35 for a ticket and I don't like their new material much, but still Gang of ****ing Four! Should I go?
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last night I saw Elder play at a small bar venue. was pretty rad.
mos generator opened. I drank pbr all night and flirted with hipster girls in their 20s.
was a good night.
mos generator opened. I drank pbr all night and flirted with hipster girls in their 20s.
was a good night.
03-15-15, 05:29 PM
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Difference between a burr grinder and a blade grinder is comparable to the difference between blade grinder and pre-ground Maxwell House out of a can.
Or, put it this way -
Maxwell House = Thruster
blade grinder = Purefix
burr grinder = Wabi
Burr grinders are better because they make uniform size particles, whereas blade grinders just whack the beans into random bits. Makes a huge difference in the cup if you're using good beans. Deluxe burr grinders get you more features and MTBF.
If you have a blade grinder that's in daily use, the motor will eventually wear out probably after 10 or 15 years. At that point it's a good time to consider an upgrade.
Or, put it this way -
Maxwell House = Thruster
blade grinder = Purefix
burr grinder = Wabi
Burr grinders are better because they make uniform size particles, whereas blade grinders just whack the beans into random bits. Makes a huge difference in the cup if you're using good beans. Deluxe burr grinders get you more features and MTBF.
If you have a blade grinder that's in daily use, the motor will eventually wear out probably after 10 or 15 years. At that point it's a good time to consider an upgrade.
03-15-15, 05:32 PM
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Difference between a burr grinder and a blade grinder is comparable to the difference between blade grinder and pre-ground Maxwell House out of a can.
Or, put it this way -
Maxwell House = Thruster
blade grinder = Purefix
burr grinder = Wabi
Burr grinders are better because they make uniform size particles, whereas blade grinders just whack the beans into random bits. Makes a huge difference in the cup if you're using good beans. Deluxe burr grinders get you more features and MTBF.
If you have a blade grinder that's in daily use, the motor will eventually wear out probably after 10 or 15 years. At that point it's a good time to consider an upgrade.
Or, put it this way -
Maxwell House = Thruster
blade grinder = Purefix
burr grinder = Wabi
Burr grinders are better because they make uniform size particles, whereas blade grinders just whack the beans into random bits. Makes a huge difference in the cup if you're using good beans. Deluxe burr grinders get you more features and MTBF.
If you have a blade grinder that's in daily use, the motor will eventually wear out probably after 10 or 15 years. At that point it's a good time to consider an upgrade.
03-15-15, 05:51 PM
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https://www.sweetmarias.com/store/br...-grinders.html
The Hario models also get good reviews.
03-15-15, 06:15 PM
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today i found out where @garlic_rice lives, so i went to his house and stole some stuff, then left some paper recycling
03-15-15, 07:26 PM
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Today I wrenched on cars after riding bike.
And it's that time of year here in SD where just 1 bottle of water won't cut it anymore.
You stole a lifetime supply of garlic & rice?
And it's that time of year here in SD where just 1 bottle of water won't cut it anymore.
today i found out where @garlic_rice lives, so i went to his house and stole some stuff, then left some paper recycling
03-15-15, 08:30 PM
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Today I tried out the MKS tubular cages. So far I like them.
cons: (1) they are "taller" than the standard chrome MKS clips i had before, so they drag a bit when I'm not in the cages yet; (2) Also since they are taller, there is some play with a small shoe (see the photo) --- however, I don't mind this play because I don't ride aggressively enough to where I'm constantly skip-stopping. (3) there is less flex in the metal than the other MKS cages, probably due to partially to the tubular design.
pros: (1) the tubular design saves your sneakers from getting shredded at the tips! This was key for me because I like to take care of my sneakers (2) they fit much larger shoes (sometimes I bike in my Chippewa boots when I'm riding around town); (3) they're loose and not tight like my old MKS cages (which were size Large but pinched the top of my foot too much); (4) although they are "taller" than standard Large cages, they are actually "shorter" so you end up with less to overlap I think; (5) The fit is loose but not too loose (for me). I can still skip-stop in them and they hold my feet in place.
Basically they are great for me because I wanted something bigger with a looser fit but that I can still pull on if need be, and that would not damage my shoes all the time.
These are the size Large. Supposed they're coming out of the same factory as Nitto? I bought them on Amazon, but when I was reading up on them today, I realized that Retro-gression.com also carries them. (My bad, will check that store next time before I order bike gear!)
Also, from Soma blogspot: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajM2MweTqS...0/P1030088.JPG
cons: (1) they are "taller" than the standard chrome MKS clips i had before, so they drag a bit when I'm not in the cages yet; (2) Also since they are taller, there is some play with a small shoe (see the photo) --- however, I don't mind this play because I don't ride aggressively enough to where I'm constantly skip-stopping. (3) there is less flex in the metal than the other MKS cages, probably due to partially to the tubular design.
pros: (1) the tubular design saves your sneakers from getting shredded at the tips! This was key for me because I like to take care of my sneakers (2) they fit much larger shoes (sometimes I bike in my Chippewa boots when I'm riding around town); (3) they're loose and not tight like my old MKS cages (which were size Large but pinched the top of my foot too much); (4) although they are "taller" than standard Large cages, they are actually "shorter" so you end up with less to overlap I think; (5) The fit is loose but not too loose (for me). I can still skip-stop in them and they hold my feet in place.
Basically they are great for me because I wanted something bigger with a looser fit but that I can still pull on if need be, and that would not damage my shoes all the time.
These are the size Large. Supposed they're coming out of the same factory as Nitto? I bought them on Amazon, but when I was reading up on them today, I realized that Retro-gression.com also carries them. (My bad, will check that store next time before I order bike gear!)
Also, from Soma blogspot: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajM2MweTqS...0/P1030088.JPG
Last edited by nohandlebars; 03-15-15 at 08:38 PM. Reason: edited photos because they were sideways
03-16-15, 01:53 AM
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Coincidentally, I paid a visit to RGHQ for wheelgoods the same day scrod got them in and ended up getting a pair. I haven't bothered mounting them yet but they're going on the paramount townie.
They're the classiest cages I've seen.
They're the classiest cages I've seen.
03-16-15, 03:02 AM
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Today I brushed all the winter storage dust off of my Specialized hardtail 29'er. A few of the local trails are finally in good enough shape to be ridden upon, and I don't have to be at work until 4 PM tomorrow. Should be a good morning.
03-16-15, 03:31 AM
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I tried double straps when I first started riding fixed and soon switched to clipless without really riding. I'm riding with track pedals and it ****ing sucks. Feels like your shoe wants to squeeze through.
No real support or stiffness.
No real support or stiffness.
03-16-15, 04:51 AM
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Today I tried out the MKS tubular cages. So far I like them.
cons: (1) they are "taller" than the standard chrome MKS clips i had before, so they drag a bit when I'm not in the cages yet; (2) Also since they are taller, there is some play with a small shoe (see the photo) --- however, I don't mind this play because I don't ride aggressively enough to where I'm constantly skip-stopping. (3) there is less flex in the metal than the other MKS cages, probably due to partially to the tubular design.
pros: (1) the tubular design saves your sneakers from getting shredded at the tips! This was key for me because I like to take care of my sneakers (2) they fit much larger shoes (sometimes I bike in my Chippewa boots when I'm riding around town); (3) they're loose and not tight like my old MKS cages (which were size Large but pinched the top of my foot too much); (4) although they are "taller" than standard Large cages, they are actually "shorter" so you end up with less to overlap I think; (5) The fit is loose but not too loose (for me). I can still skip-stop in them and they hold my feet in place.
Basically they are great for me because I wanted something bigger with a looser fit but that I can still pull on if need be, and that would not damage my shoes all the time.
These are the size Large. Supposed they're coming out of the same factory as Nitto? I bought them on Amazon, but when I was reading up on them today, I realized that Retro-gression.com also carries them. (My bad, will check that store next time before I order bike gear!)
Also, from Soma blogspot: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajM2MweTqS...0/P1030088.JPG
cons: (1) they are "taller" than the standard chrome MKS clips i had before, so they drag a bit when I'm not in the cages yet; (2) Also since they are taller, there is some play with a small shoe (see the photo) --- however, I don't mind this play because I don't ride aggressively enough to where I'm constantly skip-stopping. (3) there is less flex in the metal than the other MKS cages, probably due to partially to the tubular design.
pros: (1) the tubular design saves your sneakers from getting shredded at the tips! This was key for me because I like to take care of my sneakers (2) they fit much larger shoes (sometimes I bike in my Chippewa boots when I'm riding around town); (3) they're loose and not tight like my old MKS cages (which were size Large but pinched the top of my foot too much); (4) although they are "taller" than standard Large cages, they are actually "shorter" so you end up with less to overlap I think; (5) The fit is loose but not too loose (for me). I can still skip-stop in them and they hold my feet in place.
Basically they are great for me because I wanted something bigger with a looser fit but that I can still pull on if need be, and that would not damage my shoes all the time.
These are the size Large. Supposed they're coming out of the same factory as Nitto? I bought them on Amazon, but when I was reading up on them today, I realized that Retro-gression.com also carries them. (My bad, will check that store next time before I order bike gear!)
Also, from Soma blogspot: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajM2MweTqS...0/P1030088.JPG
