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09-06-23, 10:58 AM
#5826
serious cyclist
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09-06-23, 11:04 AM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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09-06-23, 11:23 AM
#5829
VFL For Life
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09-06-23, 11:41 AM
#5830
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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My name is Yohn Yohnson,
I come from Wisconsin...
Strangely enough, Wisconsin had a governor, Tommy Thompson. Repetitive naming must be a thing there.
I come from Wisconsin...
Strangely enough, Wisconsin had a governor, Tommy Thompson. Repetitive naming must be a thing there.
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09-06-23, 12:13 PM
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cowboy, steel horse, etc
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Slow day on the Seligman Sub. Almost done with my coffee and nary a train has passed.
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09-06-23, 12:19 PM
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We had a good ride but quite hot. Some of the riders do better/worse in the heat, we had to regroup a few times but overall good ride. I got stung x 2 by a stupid yellow jacket wasp. It still hurts some but luckily only a localized reaction. My venom therapy from long ago is still working. 
09-06-23, 12:21 PM
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There we go, eastbound doublestacker, coffee activities complete!
09-06-23, 12:27 PM
#5834
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Billy Briggs has a nice ring to it. 
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09-06-23, 12:55 PM
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An employee of one of our parent companies was named Becky Peed. I have to imagine she got teases a lot as a child.
I once worked with a guy named Carl Schmuck. He took his wife’s name when they got married.
I currently work with a Schmutz.
I once worked with a guy named Carl Schmuck. He took his wife’s name when they got married.
I currently work with a Schmutz.
09-06-23, 12:57 PM
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09-06-23, 12:58 PM
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This morning I took my first standing shower of 2023.
So there’s that.
So there’s that.
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09-06-23, 02:03 PM
#5838
Should Be More Popular
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Just came back from a consultation at a local cycling boutique. I brought my bike and told them my story and how I really love my Habanero but interested in a new bike that would accept wider tires/disc brakes, etc., that I am open to crabon fiber and even steel along with Ti. They listened and suggested three options:
1. Custom Ti made by Enigma, a UK frame builder.
2. Custom CF made by Deanima, an Italian builder.
3. Custom steel by Scarab, a Colombian builder
All three are viable and of course all are pricey.
I spent about 40 minutes there. They changed me $75 for the “consultation” which apparently would be credited if I buy from them. I was a little taken aback by the charge, as it was not disclosed when I set up the visit…but I paid it anyway as people gotta pay the rent and eat.
1. Custom Ti made by Enigma, a UK frame builder.
2. Custom CF made by Deanima, an Italian builder.
3. Custom steel by Scarab, a Colombian builder
All three are viable and of course all are pricey.
I spent about 40 minutes there. They changed me $75 for the “consultation” which apparently would be credited if I buy from them. I was a little taken aback by the charge, as it was not disclosed when I set up the visit…but I paid it anyway as people gotta pay the rent and eat.
09-06-23, 02:05 PM
#5839
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Just came back from a consultation at a local cycling boutique. I brought my bike and told them my story and how I really love my Habanero but interested in a new bike that would accept wider tires/disc brakes, etc., that I am open to crabon fiber and even steel along with Ti. They listened and suggested three options:
1. Custom Ti made by Enigma, a UK frame builder.
2. Custom CF made by Deanima, an Italian builder.
3. Custom steel by Scarab, a Colombian builder
All three are viable and of course all are pricey.
I spent about 40 minutes there. They changed me $75 for the “consultation” which apparently would be credited if I buy from them. I was a little taken aback by the charge, as it was not disclosed when I set up the visit…but I paid it anyway as people gotta pay the rent and eat.
1. Custom Ti made by Enigma, a UK frame builder.
2. Custom CF made by Deanima, an Italian builder.
3. Custom steel by Scarab, a Colombian builder
All three are viable and of course all are pricey.
I spent about 40 minutes there. They changed me $75 for the “consultation” which apparently would be credited if I buy from them. I was a little taken aback by the charge, as it was not disclosed when I set up the visit…but I paid it anyway as people gotta pay the rent and eat.
75 dollars to talk bikes? Come to my house i’ll only charge you 50.
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09-06-23, 02:15 PM
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I just charge $40 per hour, and if it is hot in the garage where all the bike stuff is we can go inside or jump in the pool.
09-06-23, 02:23 PM
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09-06-23, 02:28 PM
#5842
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Were you using a shower chair previously?
Bad practice.
Bad practice.
09-06-23, 02:38 PM
#5843
Fat n slow
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Just came back from a consultation at a local cycling boutique. I brought my bike and told them my story and how I really love my Habanero but interested in a new bike that would accept wider tires/disc brakes, etc., that I am open to crabon fiber and even steel along with Ti. They listened and suggested three options:
1. Custom Ti made by Enigma, a UK frame builder.
2. Custom CF made by Deanima, an Italian builder.
3. Custom steel by Scarab, a Colombian builder
All three are viable and of course all are pricey.
I spent about 40 minutes there. They changed me $75 for the “consultation” which apparently would be credited if I buy from them. I was a little taken aback by the charge, as it was not disclosed when I set up the visit…but I paid it anyway as people gotta pay the rent and eat.
1. Custom Ti made by Enigma, a UK frame builder.
2. Custom CF made by Deanima, an Italian builder.
3. Custom steel by Scarab, a Colombian builder
All three are viable and of course all are pricey.
I spent about 40 minutes there. They changed me $75 for the “consultation” which apparently would be credited if I buy from them. I was a little taken aback by the charge, as it was not disclosed when I set up the visit…but I paid it anyway as people gotta pay the rent and eat.
Call Serotta, they probably won’t charge you to talk since a frame is like 7k
09-06-23, 02:40 PM
#5844
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09-06-23, 02:41 PM
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I don't even charge for people to talk to me to see if they want to hire me.
I find that $75 charge by a bike store to be a lot pretentious and scammy.
I find that $75 charge by a bike store to be a lot pretentious and scammy.
09-06-23, 03:04 PM
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cowboy, steel horse, etc
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09-06-23, 03:04 PM
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Not disclosing the charge is bad. Having the charge is... I can imagine high-end custom bikes getting a lot of lookie-loos, unlike lawyers (I assume) and make much less than lawyers. However, it still feels bad, even if it were disclosed.
09-06-23, 03:10 PM
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Doesn't matter if it's high end. I might have to make an appointment to go into a Cartier, Rolex, Omega or other high end watch boutique, but I've never been charged a fee to be shown their products.
09-06-23, 03:11 PM
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I'm not looking forward to more heat. After record-setting July and Aug, I'm ready for Mother Nature to cut this **** out.
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09-06-23, 03:14 PM
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But if they're gonna charge for such consultation they REALLY need to reveal the charge up front
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