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Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-20, 08:56 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,531
Posted By fuji_owner

In real life, I've encountered friendly cyclists...

In real life, I've encountered friendly cyclists or neutral ones that don't really care. But on this forum, interacting with strangers, boy oh boy, the level of snooty snarky comments is unmatched by...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

I keep forgetting that this forum is filled with...

I keep forgetting that this forum is filled with toxic catty high school girl cliques. I have waaaay better things to do than waste my time here. Goodbye forever.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Of course it's not the Mona Lisa. No bike that...

Of course it's not the Mona Lisa. No bike that anyone here can order is one-of-its-kind. That's what I was saying when indyfabz was trolling that his Engin is somehow one-of-its-kind, and my Seven is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Wrong. Observation. Plain and simple. Or I can...

Wrong. Observation. Plain and simple. Or I can say the same thing about your ranting on my post. "Confirmation bias".
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 06:33 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Hey buddy, nobody has a gun to your head asking...

Hey buddy, nobody has a gun to your head asking you to get involved. If this is the stupidest thread in the history of Bike Forums, stay away, ok? Unless you were feeling that your own stupidity...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

If you read my first post, I said I want to...

If you read my first post, I said I want to explore wider tires and gravel bike types, disc brakes, subcompact chainrings. This doesn't mean I don't want to have a bike that is pure road bike with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

No correlation, just observation. Most carbon...

No correlation, just observation. Most carbon frames are painted too loud and cloying.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

So you're saying they are psychotic? They have...

So you're saying they are psychotic? They have the demand, but they want to keep people waiting? Seven started small and got bigger and so they are meeting the demand and keeping the wait times...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

You don't have to understand. To each his own.

You don't have to understand. To each his own.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

No, you don't need any help from me getting...

No, you don't need any help from me getting fooled.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

LOL, you got fooled by high res visual...

LOL, you got fooled by high res visual perspective and light. If you actually see the frame in person, you'll know how minimal and subtle the welds are.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Yeah, the supply matches the demand. Must be...

Yeah, the supply matches the demand. Must be something special if there's so much demand.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Are you missing my point on purpose? Anyone can...

Are you missing my point on purpose? Anyone can call and have one built for them, but no two of those will be identical even in fundamental frame geometry. That's what makes a custom frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Oh, the many "one-of-kind" Engin frames with...

Oh, the many "one-of-kind" Engin frames with round tubes and 3 triangles? It's just an Engin than looks "a lot" like other Engins.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

I guess your definition of "basic" and "special"...

I guess your definition of "basic" and "special" are different. Seven only makes custom bikes, so unless you and I are exactly matched up in body dimensions and riding preferences, mine is a unique...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

I wish I could afford to take a biking trip. Then...

I wish I could afford to take a biking trip. Then I would use that as an excuse for my quirks. That didn't even occur to me as being even remotely close to something I might use as an excuse.

But,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Lots of very very valuable and precious paintings...

Lots of very very valuable and precious paintings have been found stored safely in an old attic.

I get that most people don't get why I'm doing this. It's just my way of safeguarding the most...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Well, you have valid points, but my intention was...

Well, you have valid points, but my intention was to "preserve" the original build and components the way they were. It would be "harsh" to separate the frame from its original "best buddies".
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

There is no damage. I rode it on a long loop just...

There is no damage. I rode it on a long loop just before cleaning and packing it up. That's because I didn't ride it in bad weather to begin with.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

:foo:

:foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

LOL, This "basic" bike frame was, and still is,...

LOL, This "basic" bike frame was, and still is, the best Ti frame that money can buy. Care to explain what is "basic" about it, and what you consider as "really special"?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

I have never liked the gaudy paint jobs on carbon...

I have never liked the gaudy paint jobs on carbon bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

So I'm not so weird after all ;)

So I'm not so weird after all ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Thanks! :p

Thanks! :p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Thanks! Finally someone who somewhat understands...

Thanks! Finally someone who somewhat understands me.
I would have let it sit fully assembled, but I put it in a box in case I need to move again. That way it has a nice safe home and I can just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Interesting.... how is it being rebuilt into a...

Interesting.... how is it being rebuilt into a trainer-only bike.. does that mean it doesn't go outside? I might do something like that in the future with my Seven.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Thanks for giving your perspective. I'm in a...

Thanks for giving your perspective. I'm in a transition state now as far as career/jobs and location are concerned. So I just wanted to keep the bike safe and protected for now. Later if I settle...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

BINGO! Seems like you're the only one that...

BINGO!
Seems like you're the only one that gets me? :love:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Why look at it as "entombed"? Why not look at it...

Why look at it as "entombed"? Why not look at it as a beautiful painting that is kept pristine and clean and safe?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

I did used to take it out for casual coffee rides...

I did used to take it out for casual coffee rides and such. But ever since I've had to move, I just wanted to give it a good safe box so I can transport it.

I don't think I will ever afford to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Like I said in the OP, 5k tracked miles, but many...

Like I said in the OP, 5k tracked miles, but many more untracked miles, just because I loved riding it even without the proper kit. But life gets in the way and everyone is different in how much time...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

I will if I move back to the road conditions that...

I will if I move back to the road conditions that are good for this bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,003
Posted By fuji_owner

What shoes are these? They look comfortable to...

What shoes are these? They look comfortable to walk in as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

OMG too funny LOL

OMG too funny LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

LOL, I completely understand what you're saying....

LOL, I completely understand what you're saying. My friends also say the same thing. I guess I'm quirky that way. I like to pack away things that I really like so they are not "ruined". I do that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Added drive side pic.

Added drive side pic.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Hahaha I never got all the helpful info I...

Hahaha

I never got all the helpful info I needed. So this is my attempt at creating some notes with those tiny details that I always wondered about.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,870
Posted By fuji_owner

Making my Ti bike a "trophy bike", deep cleaning, long-term storage, lessons learned

After more than 8 years of absolute fun riding my custom titanium Seven Axiom SL, I've decided to retire it and make it a "trophy bike". I will cherish it, keep it and never sell it, but I won't be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,246
Posted By fuji_owner

Bike travel bag - Thule RoundTrip Pro XT vs Evoc Pro

Hi all,

I'm looking for a good bike travel bag for my road bike. I've kind of narrowed down my preferences to two brands:

Thule RoundTrip ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-19, 10:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,191
Posted By fuji_owner

Illusion of "aero" bike frames

Why do so many people get bought in on the "aero" frame scam?

No matter how aero a frame is built, the rider's leg movements generate such a huge turbulence, that all the aero effects are gone....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,954
Posted By fuji_owner

Campagnolo is beautiful. Shimano is ugly. I would...

Campagnolo is beautiful. Shimano is ugly. I would always get Campy tech if I could afford it. Luckily I got it on my Ti bike posted above.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-19, 09:16 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,954
Posted By fuji_owner

I have a Seven Axiom SL titanium bike: ...

I have a Seven Axiom SL titanium bike:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20190428_151047_36a7c0abc2d1f65b51ae997ca0b86f3210e937e3.jpg

It's the most beautiful...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,447
Posted By fuji_owner

But guys, the Future Shock was only introduced in...

But guys, the Future Shock was only introduced in 2019. I'm not necessarily looking at only 2019 bikes. A basic Roubaix with disc brakes still costs more than a Tarmac on average.

For those of you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,447
Posted By fuji_owner

Why is Specialized Tarmac cheaper than Roubaix?

Hi all,

I've been looking for some good deals with nice discounts on Specialized Roubaix with disc brakes (size 54). But I see so many Tarmac on sale, and for much lower prices than the Roubaix. ...
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 08:34 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,826
Posted By fuji_owner

Haha, I'm in my 30s in North America, thanks for...

Haha, I'm in my 30s in North America, thanks for asking. At one point in my late 20s, I got really into bikes and biking, and I did some semi-serious racing, sportives, charity rides, etc. As you...
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,826
Posted By fuji_owner

Wow, thanks for your detailed suggestions. Good...

Wow, thanks for your detailed suggestions. Good points!
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,826
Posted By fuji_owner

Thanks for all the info!

Thanks for all the info!
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,826
Posted By fuji_owner

Tell me the secret of retiring at 48 please.

Tell me the secret of retiring at 48 please.
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 08:13 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,826
Posted By fuji_owner

Lol, thanks. I don't think family would be happy...

Lol, thanks. I don't think family would be happy if I spent all 3 weeks on my own.

Btw, I used to live in Mpls over 8 years ago, and actually loved it. It's a good city for biking.
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,826
Posted By fuji_owner

lol

lol
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