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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,894,075
Posted By conurejade

I did get the reference - that's just not what...

I did get the reference - that's just not what the parrot horn was for. :p
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-09, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,894,075
Posted By conurejade

Magaritas? nope Fruitcake? ...well, maybe ...

Magaritas? nope
Fruitcake? ...well, maybe

Mainly the parrot horn is a joke 'cause I'm a vet tech at a bird hospital. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-09, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,894,075
Posted By conurejade

It's a squeezie horn - I just couldn't resist.

It's a squeezie horn - I just couldn't resist.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,894,075
Posted By conurejade

My 2007 Trek 7100 - with some modifications.

My 2007 Trek 7100 - with some modifications.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,132
Posted By conurejade

+1 I use the smaller size Bento Box and it...

+1

I use the smaller size Bento Box and it easily fits my cell phone, ID, and some cash; I clip my pepper spray onto the side when I carry it. They also make a larger Bento Box also.

BTW - they...
Forum: Introductions
09-03-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 380
Posted By conurejade

Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,742
Posted By conurejade

+1+1+1

+1+1+1
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 29,050
Posted By conurejade

Of course I shave my legs. Oh wait.... I'm a...

Of course I shave my legs. Oh wait.... I'm a woman.... I would be shaving my legs anyway.... Never mind.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By conurejade

I've never had a problem at my bank - however, I...

I've never had a problem at my bank - however, I do usually take off my helmet so there are no issues with ID. :p
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,070
Posted By conurejade

I find the cycling socks very...

I find the cycling socks very comfortable......... and cool (in more ways than one)!

My favorites are the "Bad Kitty" socks from Sock Guy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-08, 10:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,832
Posted By conurejade

-Worked for a large company that created...

-Worked for a large company that created simulator visual systems - aircraft, tank, even space shuttle. Think huge video game......

-Favorite is my current job - veterinary technician. I am the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-03-08, 11:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 909
Posted By conurejade

I like the Cane Creek Ergo II bar ends. ...

I like the Cane Creek Ergo II bar ends.

http://www.canecreek.com/ergo-control-ii-bar-ends.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,466
Posted By conurejade

+1 I love mine. BTW, I think the Salsa Poco...

+1
I love mine. BTW, I think the Salsa Poco bars are even 'more shallow'.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,591
Posted By conurejade

My commuter is a Trek 7100 - original price was...

My commuter is a Trek 7100 - original price was around $299.00. I've added light fenders, a rack, some lighting, barends and upgraded the wheels, shifters, handlebars and fork for around $350.00. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-08, 09:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,283
Posted By conurejade

They MIGHT refund your money! Hmmmm....let's...

They MIGHT refund your money! Hmmmm....let's see..... You gave them money expecting a product in return..... No product received, only grief..... I'm pretty sure that, unless the deposit receipt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,283
Posted By conurejade

+1 Sometimes you just have to let it go and...

+1
Sometimes you just have to let it go and move on.

There are really good shops with knowledgable, competent staff out there - it's a shame you had to experience the opposite.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 828
Posted By conurejade

Hey..... what am I, chopped liver? :D

Hey..... what am I, chopped liver? :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 828
Posted By conurejade

The Terry Donna saddle is actually a 'special...

The Terry Donna saddle is actually a 'special edition' Butterfly saddle with 20% sales profits going to the fight against breast cancer - it has the same construction as the Butterfly Ti but has...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 787
Posted By conurejade

Who won?

Who won?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 693
Posted By conurejade

+1 I'm not 'a couple' so I'm not sure if my...

+1

I'm not 'a couple' so I'm not sure if my vote counts, but....

My living space is so so - cluttered but not filthy. My car gets washed maybe once a year. My birds and my bikes are clean. Can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 828
Posted By conurejade

Hopefully, you'll get some good suggestions to...

Hopefully, you'll get some good suggestions to start you off but...um...since everyone's assets are different it's definitely NOT one saddle fits all. I went through 4 saddles before finding the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 672
Posted By conurejade

I definitely love working with the birds and...

I definitely love working with the birds and exotics - although many times dealing with the patient is much easier than dealing with the owners. Sometimes there's almost as much drama at work as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 672
Posted By conurejade

As a veterinary nurse at a bird clinic, we have...

As a veterinary nurse at a bird clinic, we have always supported our local wildlife centers and I have nothing but respect for what they do. Most of the people whowork with wildlife are volunteers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,042
Posted By conurejade

+1 Most of what I have spent I don't really...

+1

Most of what I have spent I don't really think of as wasted - more of a learning experience. Many of my 'upgrades' have been directly due to changes in fitness and riding more. As an example, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,948
Posted By conurejade

Ah...South Florida. The land where everyone...

Ah...South Florida.

The land where everyone either goes 20 miles under the speed limit or 20 miles over the speed limit.

The land where the yellow part of a stoplight means 'Hurry up - the red...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-27-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,843
Posted By conurejade

+1000 I have a Trek 7100 - also ditched the...

+1000

I have a Trek 7100 - also ditched the suspension fork and seatpost. I ride mainly on roads (albeit, crappy roads) and found the suspension didn't help comfort and actually hurt performance....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,529
Posted By conurejade

I have the silver/anthracite Spiuk Nexion - love...

I have the silver/anthracite Spiuk Nexion - love this helmet.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,557
Posted By conurejade

Isn't this the whiner's forum?

Isn't this the whiner's forum?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,634
Posted By conurejade

Wait... is that the hookey sort of thing on the...

Wait... is that the hookey sort of thing on the bottom of the handlebars? Isn't that where you're supposed to hang your helmet when you're not riding? :p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,564
Posted By conurejade

Aarrghh. So many possible replies, so little...

Aarrghh. So many possible replies, so little time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 646
Posted By conurejade

Sure - can you wait for me? Let's see, I'll be...

Sure - can you wait for me? Let's see, I'll be coming from South Florida............
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 532
Posted By conurejade

Cool - I have 2 CAGs, a conure (thus my avatar),...

Cool - I have 2 CAGs, a conure (thus my avatar), and an Amazon. I work at an avian clinic so all my birds are 'special-needs' babies.




I have an Orbea Onix Dama that I got at the first of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 532
Posted By conurejade

Welcome! Ride like the wind - oh wait........

Welcome!

Ride like the wind - oh wait..... this is South Florida.... that means it's ride INTO the wind! :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,908
Posted By conurejade

Got my new baby around the first of the year -...

Got my new baby around the first of the year - 2008 Orbea Onix Dama, Campy Centaur.
I have made a few changes since these pics, but I'm quite the proud 'mom'.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,203
Posted By conurejade

Wow... threads like this are like a car accident...

Wow... threads like this are like a car accident - weirdly repulsive but you just can't seem to look away....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By conurejade

I don't think you're nuts, :p Here again -...

I don't think you're nuts, :p

Here again - do what it takes to have a bike that's more comfortable to ride.

I've heard good things about the Ergon grips. Check the handlebar width - I found...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By conurejade

Thanks! The guys at my LBS laughingly call...

Thanks!

The guys at my LBS laughingly call it one of the most pimped-out hybrids they've ever seen. :lol: :lol:

I prefer to say my bike has 'personality'. One thing's for sure - there's not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By conurejade

I too am very Athena. I started out on a 7100...

I too am very Athena. I started out on a 7100 (not WSD though); I have definitely improved my fitness level and have lost > 60lbs since I started riding. As my body changed, I've made many changes to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,607
Posted By conurejade

:thumb: :hug: :geek: :ride: :commute: ...

:thumb: :hug: :geek: :ride: :commute:


I have nothing to contribute - I just wanted to use some smileys:D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,607
Posted By conurejade

Ah.... could it be the Club Tombay smiley? ...

Ah.... could it be the Club Tombay smiley? Close........
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-08, 01:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,887
Posted By conurejade

A person after my own heart. I decorated my...

A person after my own heart.

I decorated my saddle bag and bento box with parrot appliques and buttons. Oh, and let's not forget that I'm trying to dye my cycling shoes because they don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,887
Posted By conurejade

And we care what other people think...

And we care what other people think because.........????

It's the internet for goodness sake - don't take what you read so seriously.
If it's mechanically safe and it works for you, then ride it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-08, 04:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,165
Posted By conurejade

Consider Orbea - the Onix CF is really nice. ...

Consider Orbea - the Onix CF is really nice.

http://www.orbea-usa.com/fly.aspx?mid=a100&layout=viewproduct&taxid=516
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By conurejade

Not sure if they are flat enough for what you are...

Not sure if they are flat enough for what you are looking for, but I just got Short-n-Shallows and I love them. They come 26.0 and 31.8.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,822
Posted By conurejade

Love seeing all the musicians here - my Dad was a...

Love seeing all the musicians here - my Dad was a big Chet Atkins and Merle Travis fan, so I grew up hearing great finger-picking guitar. I miss hearing my Dad play.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,822
Posted By conurejade

Love the macaw stained glass!!!

Love the macaw stained glass!!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By conurejade

Congrats!!! 'Good' is a very relative term....

Congrats!!!

'Good' is a very relative term. I remember (not so long ago, as a matter of fact) when just being able to complete my 6.5 mile commute was 'good' - never mind at what speed. :p
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,191
Posted By conurejade

+1 Been there, done that. Definitely...

+1

Been there, done that. Definitely happier in the long run!!!

Don't let it get you down.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By conurejade

Nice bike - enjoy!!!!!!

Nice bike - enjoy!!!!!!
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