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09-08-22, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Because you don’t like Pittsburgh or just it’d take a lot to get you to move?
I just flew into Pittsburg last week, and from what I saw, it looked like an awesome place to cycle. This was all observed from the air, so I don’t know how the roads are or drivers views on cyclists.
09-08-22, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I just flew into Pittsburg last week, and from what I saw, it looked like an awesome place to cycle. This was all observed from the air, so I don’t know how the roads are or drivers views on cyclists.
09-08-22, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
My oldest kid started middle school this week. It’s done a real number on my ability to ride now that she is up an hour earlier than last year. I normally like to be home before the kids wake up, but that means I need to finish my ride by 6.
As a result- I have ten miles so far this week 😢. I fly to Pittsburgh Sunday and am not home until Wednesday afternoon, so mileage next week isn’t looking good either.
As a result- I have ten miles so far this week 😢. I fly to Pittsburgh Sunday and am not home until Wednesday afternoon, so mileage next week isn’t looking good either.
This makes me feel better about my situation. Thanks for sharing.
It is gratifying to get a ride done super early, but it’s also a pain to wake up. Pros: cooler temperatures, less cars, stop lights can be ignored. Cons: Hard to wake up, Spiders, pitch black, spiders, the one car that does pass you is possibly drunk from the night before, the rest of the day you are exhausted, stores arnt open yet, if you do crash no one is awake to care. ask me how I know.
09-08-22, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
There’a a great network of MUPs in town and you can ride one all of the way to DC. I was considering driving and bringing my bike this trip, but flying is still a little easier
Thats dope, if they ever finish the mup from norfolk to Willyburg and Richmond to DC, I could ride from Norfolk all the way to Pittsburgh! Wife will approve as long as I am back by 830.
09-08-22, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
This makes me feel better about my situation. Thanks for sharing.
It is gratifying to get a ride done super early, but it’s also a pain to wake up. Pros: cooler temperatures, less cars, stop lights can be ignored. Cons: Hard to wake up, Spiders, pitch black, spiders, the one car that does pass you is possibly drunk from the night before, the rest of the day you are exhausted, stores arnt open yet, if you do crash no one is awake to care. ask me how I know.
It is gratifying to get a ride done super early, but it’s also a pain to wake up. Pros: cooler temperatures, less cars, stop lights can be ignored. Cons: Hard to wake up, Spiders, pitch black, spiders, the one car that does pass you is possibly drunk from the night before, the rest of the day you are exhausted, stores arnt open yet, if you do crash no one is awake to care. ask me how I know.
09-08-22, 08:41 AM
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The thing about the Sante groupset is that there's a plastic cover that goes over the top of the headset. It's two pieces - a darker gray ring that goes around the wrench flats of the white upper bearing race, and then a larger silver piece that covers the rest of it.
So I can't really jam a 1" spacer in there.
So I can't really jam a 1" spacer in there.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
How do you know?
I don’t want to bore you with the details again.
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09-08-22, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Because you don’t like Pittsburgh or just it’d take a lot to get you to move?
It wouldn't take a ton of money to twist my arm, but some.
09-08-22, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I don’t want to bore you with the details again.
When are you coming to Dallas?
09-08-22, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Bore me. I don't think I've heard the story.
When are you coming to Dallas?
When are you coming to Dallas?
09-08-22, 09:05 AM
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I’ll be in Dallas the 13. I was thinking dinner maybe the 13 or 14th still waiting on my training schedule. I think I have early mornings.
09-08-22, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
It will be tough getting used to being in the trees again. Like my dad said when he went to West Virginia for the first time. Must be tough to live here, it's like living in a hole.
It wouldn't take a ton of money to twist my arm, but some.
It wouldn't take a ton of money to twist my arm, but some.
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09-08-22, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Dark morning, brand new madone, vdot sign stand. The stand won. blew my front tire, bent my front rim, I got some pretty gnarly road rash and a really bad hematoba or whatever on my leg. Head also hit the ground. It was around 5 am and my wife didn’t wake up til 7. I was stranded for 2 hours.
09-08-22, 09:25 AM
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Apparently, California is a fire hazard.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I’ll be in Dallas the 13. I was thinking dinner maybe the 13 or 14th still waiting on my training schedule. I think I have early mornings.
09-08-22, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I'll be in Houston the 12th and 13th, so the 14 would be the only day that should work.
i’ll keep you posted. i’ll be staying over in Ivring near the walmart…..
09-08-22, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sshakari
Arriving this friday. Looking for build suggestions..... thinking towards 105 and Hson wheels.
Sweet frame!
09-08-22, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
I have it on good authority that 105 and H Plus Son wheels are a good option for an orange steel bike Sweet frame!
Sweet frame!
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09-08-22, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
That's what I'm hoping. The way the medical system is at the moment, I might not be able to get the surgery before winter anyway.
I do admit to having pain so I might not be able to put it off for long. I see the CT ordering doc in two weeks and intend to get his impression from the CT. I'm hoping that he says it's not that bad.
I do admit to having pain so I might not be able to put it off for long. I see the CT ordering doc in two weeks and intend to get his impression from the CT. I'm hoping that he says it's not that bad.
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09-08-22, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by big john
Apparently, California is a fire hazard.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
dark morning, brand new madone, vdot sign stand. The stand won. Blew my front tire, bent my front rim, i got some pretty gnarly road rash and a really bad hematoba or whatever on my leg. Head also hit the ground. It was around 5 am and my wife didn’t wake up til 7. I was stranded for 2 hours.
09-08-22, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
omg!
my best valley girl impression.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I’ve been dealing with some issues lately that necessitated a CT scan. One of the incidental findings was an inguinal hernia. I knew that I sometimes have pain but I didn’t think much about it until my family doctor’s nurse called today to tell me that my guy wants to discuss surgery. Crap. We’re entering the perfect Fall riding season and I’m not in the mood for surgery.
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09-08-22, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
The Queen is dead.
Long live thequeen. King
Long live the
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