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Old 08-15-15, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Get saddle with built-in bottle mount.
I've been hearing good things about the new Power saddles from Specialized, but they're pricey.
Specialized S-Works Power saddle review - BikeRadar USA
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Old 08-15-15, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
I've been hearing good things about the new Power saddles from Specialized, but they're pricey.
Specialized S-Works Power saddle review - BikeRadar USA
Today this thread made me wonder why saddle manufacturers don't offer a line of saddles with integrated tail lights. They could make some super stealthy models......hmmmm
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Old 08-15-15, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Muffin Man
Did a shop ride today. Riding with other people is way more fun than riding alone.
Generally speaking, I disagree. Any time I ever rode with a group it always turned into a competition. I'd much rather ride alone.
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Old 08-15-15, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Get saddle with built-in bottle mount.

OR go one up with a saddle that has built in bottle cage

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Today I bought a diamondback interval for 100 dollars, and I am happy with its crimo hi ten mix frame and middle of the line components, I am a bigger guy and this thing feels really solid under me. It's basically in showroom condition and I am thrilled by its electric blue paint
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Old 08-15-15, 08:09 PM
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Today instead of putting on the kit and hitting one of my normal routes... I took a break from my normal 25 mile loop. I readied a vintage bike, and dressed in plaid shorts and a knit golf shirt. OK... I did wear cycling shorts under the plaid shorts. But I wore retro tennis shoes as my vintage bike has toe cages. I even went as far as to wear my regular glasses instead of contacts and cycling glasses.

It was fun! A relaxed fun. I had planned on stopping for an ice cream cone or Starbucks coffee. But I didn't feel a need to stop. I rode at a slower pace.... just shy of getting my golf shirt too sweaty. I rode a little further and a little longer than planned.

It was nice.
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Old 08-15-15, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
OR go one up with a saddle that has built in bottle cage

Dang! Think that'll hold a Big Gulp?
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Old 08-15-15, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by FakeFuji
Today I bought a diamondback interval for 100 dollars, and I am happy with its crimo hi ten mix frame and middle of the line components, I am a bigger guy and this thing feels really solid under me. It's basically in showroom condition and I am thrilled by its electric blue paint
Nice! I once scored a 1999 one for $50, but not as nice a shape as yours sounds. Took a LOT of WD-40 to get the freehub to engage and the brifters to work. For some reason it had PD-7401 pedals on it, which weigh a ton but hey, Dura-Ace! I loved the snubnose Cyclops RSX 3x7 levers it had, too.
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Old 08-15-15, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
Today this thread made me wonder why saddle manufacturers don't offer a line of saddles with integrated tail lights. They could make some super stealthy models......hmmmm
How about integrated into the helmet?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...bicycle-helmet


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Old 08-15-15, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
I've been hearing good things about the new Power saddles from Specialized, but they're pricey.
Specialized S-Works Power saddle review - BikeRadar USA
300 clams for a seat.

Bicycle people make me laugh.
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Old 08-15-15, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Cutter
Today instead of putting on the kit and hitting one of my normal routes... I took a break from my normal 25 mile loop. I readied a vintage bike, and dressed in plaid shorts and a knit golf shirt. OK... I did wear cycling shorts under the plaid shorts. But I wore retro tennis shoes as my vintage bike has toe cages. I even went as far as to wear my regular glasses instead of contacts and cycling glasses.

It was fun! A relaxed fun. I had planned on stopping for an ice cream cone or Starbucks coffee. But I didn't feel a need to stop. I rode at a slower pace.... just shy of getting my golf shirt too sweaty. I rode a little further and a little longer than planned.

It was nice.
Pretty much the way to ride.
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Old 08-15-15, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
Today this thread made me wonder why saddle manufacturers don't offer a line of saddles with integrated tail lights.
Fizik does.
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Old 08-15-15, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Get saddle with built-in bottle mount.

This. I like this. Wondering how a TT seat would be for every day usage though. And I appreciate you picking out the right color for me.
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Old 08-16-15, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Night_shift
300 clams for a seat.

Bicycle people make me laugh.
I was checking out a $270 chain today. I gotta stay on top of these things in case I ever get too much money.
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Old 08-16-15, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
I've been hearing good things about the new Power saddles from Specialized, but they're pricey.
Specialized S-Works Power saddle review - BikeRadar USA
Looks like an adamo saddle and a selle SMP saddle had a baby together...
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Old 08-16-15, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I was checking out a $270 chain today. I gotta stay on top of these things in case I ever get too much money.
Don't, ever.
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Old 08-16-15, 09:11 AM
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Today I realized that within a 3 mile radius of my apartment I have:

2 - 24 hour convenience stores
2 - gas stations
2 - post offices
1 - mall
2 - stores (Target and Wally World)
4 - grocery stores (2 of them are 24 hour super stores)
2 - bike shops
3 - sub shops
14 - restaurants (though not all good, like Chili's)
1 - police station
1 - fire station
1 - Chinese take out place that is open on Sundays
1 - MUP that connects me to a main road with a bike lane that will get me to downtown/campus easily
1 - lame mountain bike trail that runs on the backside of my complex
1 - farmers market in the summer

There is a lot more, but last night after riding home, dropping my work stuff off, letting the dog out, and riding up the 24 hour grocery and more store, I started realizing that I have it pretty good as far as location goes. The roads are not really ideal for riding as they are higher traffic/higher speed roads. Riding them at 12:15 at night however is decent. Did some grocery shopping for a few things and packed them in my bag and rode home. Could have easily taken the car but why?
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Old 08-16-15, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I was checking out a $270 chain today. I gotta stay on top of these things in case I ever get too much money.
Heavy pockets weigh you down brother? Allow me to lighten your load, friend.

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Old 08-16-15, 12:02 PM
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Today I crashed pretty hard in a cat 4 race. Ruined my new helmet and lost some skin. Oh well...

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Old 08-16-15, 01:14 PM
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Sry to hear @spRICE, glad the damage isn't worse.

My advice: Earn some upgrade points and race in the 3s!!!! Although in all honesty, we're not a whole lot safer

Today: 3hrs of mainly endurance, hit a few climbs kinda hard. I had planned on putting in 4 today but it's hot, and I'm lazy.
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Old 08-16-15, 01:51 PM
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Old 08-16-15, 02:08 PM
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Today I got caught in some rain on a B-17. I didn't die.
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Old 08-16-15, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Flatulentfox
Today I got caught in some rain on a B-17. I didn't die.
Make sure you dry it when you get home. I used to grow mold on my Brooks and Ideale saddles in Portland. ride a couple hours in the rain. Hang bike in super damp garage or basement. Repeat for a few days straight, then leave bike alone for a couple of days.
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Old 08-16-15, 02:35 PM
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i used a b17 on my commuting/rain bike. i had a regular ol grocery bag rolled up and tucked inbetween the saddle and post. if you got fenders itl be fine since your ass protects the top, i used it mostly for when i had it locked up in precip
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Old 08-16-15, 03:07 PM
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guys I need to get a rack, only problem is the Kona rove has stupid mid-fork mounts that don't actually fit any rack. I think. Plus, it doesn't have canti posts, which makes it extra hard to find anything. Does anyone know what type of mounts these are? You can see the pic for the weird location.

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