Addiction LXXVIII
#5126
So it is
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 21,876
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
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I realized a couple of months ago that I was going to have some actual honest-to-god free time on my hands as I finish up grad school. And I'm tired of puttering around on my parts-bin bicycles- I want to get better at it and maybe, you know, actually physically fit. So I've "invested" in some new stuff (while still using the C&V Bianchi frame that I like the feel of):
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
#5127
Fat n slow
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Saratoga, NY
Posts: 4,327
Bikes: Cervelo R3, Giant Revolt
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I realized a couple of months ago that I was going to have some actual honest-to-god free time on my hands as I finish up grad school. And I'm tired of puttering around on my parts-bin bicycles- I want to get better at it and maybe, you know, actually physically fit. So I've "invested" in some new stuff (while still using the C&V Bianchi frame that I like the feel of):
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
Where did you order the stages from? I was waiting for over a month before I just said screw it and bought Vector 3
#5128
Senior Member
Competitive Cyclist, but they're not expecting a shipment to arrive until next week I think? Placed the order 10 days ago. That was the only place that even attempted to give a time frame.
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#5129
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,673
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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I realized a couple of months ago that I was going to have some actual honest-to-god free time on my hands as I finish up grad school. And I'm tired of puttering around on my parts-bin bicycles- I want to get better at it and maybe, you know, actually physically fit. So I've "invested" in some new stuff (while still using the C&V Bianchi frame that I like the feel of):
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
sounds fancy
#5130
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
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I realized a couple of months ago that I was going to have some actual honest-to-god free time on my hands as I finish up grad school. And I'm tired of puttering around on my parts-bin bicycles- I want to get better at it and maybe, you know, actually physically fit. So I've "invested" in some new stuff (while still using the C&V Bianchi frame that I like the feel of):
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
Also, the concept that "investment" only correctly refers to monetary investment for monetary return is the product of internet know-it-alls. No quotation marks are needed.
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#5131
Super Modest
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 23,838
Bikes: Trek Domane+, Trek Emonda, Giant Propel, Colnago V3, ICE VTX WC
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I realized a couple of months ago that I was going to have some actual honest-to-god free time on my hands as I finish up grad school. And I'm tired of puttering around on my parts-bin bicycles- I want to get better at it and maybe, you know, actually physically fit. So I've "invested" in some new stuff (while still using the C&V Bianchi frame that I like the feel of):
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
R7000 group set
Conti GP5000 tires
PSIMET wheels
Garmin 830
Garmin Varia
Stages Left crank PM
New handlebar, stem, and pedals to tweak the fit a bit.
I feel like there's something missing...oh, I got new shoes, too.
Also, y'all are a bad influence .
Pictures were going to be shared as before and after once everything is in hand.
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#5133
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,641
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
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#5136
Administrator
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Posts: 33,392
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
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An abomination. Sorry.
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#5138
Administrator
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Posts: 33,392
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
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Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon
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#5139
Has a magic bike
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 12,590
Bikes: 2018 Scott Spark, 2015 Fuji Norcom Straight, 2014 BMC GF01, 2013 Trek Madone
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Today I was “working” from home. That consisted of a short mtb ride, walking the dogs, some paperwork, some phone calls, receiving two Instacart orders, using up the withering tomatoes (salsa roja and chicken tortilla soup, which in turn used up the chicken stock and most of the corn tortillas), having lunch (chicken tortilla soup), texting my intern, using up the overripe bananas (banana chocolate chip muffins and a banana chocolate chip snack cake that is soon to be iced with peanut butter buttercream), individually wrapping and packaging the muffins for the freezer, and then checking out the Addiction thread.
Soonish we shall throw some brats in the smoker.
I am restocked with limes which means that I’ll go for a Classic Daiquiri made with that fancy pineapple rum. Once it gets to an acceptable cocktailing time of the day.
Soonish we shall throw some brats in the smoker.
I am restocked with limes which means that I’ll go for a Classic Daiquiri made with that fancy pineapple rum. Once it gets to an acceptable cocktailing time of the day.
#5140
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,641
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
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#5141
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posts: 1,439
Bikes: Yes please
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That’s what I need for my plane irons and chisels but I make do with a granite surface plate and sand paper for now. If mr Paul sellers is to believe, I may get away with cheap, thin “plated” diamond strips, but I do want 8”x3” dmt plates.
We prefer “enablers”.
#5142
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: TC, MN
Posts: 39,521
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
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datlas and Bah Humbug convinced me that I had to try it out. Blame them.
#5143
cowboy, steel horse, etc
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The hot spot.
Posts: 46,047
Bikes: everywhere
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Anyone ride 57cm looking for a Paramount? This one's in Laramie, but asking big money $1300
Needs a white saddle really bad!
Needs a white saddle really bad!
#5144
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: TC, MN
Posts: 39,521
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
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#5145
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: TC, MN
Posts: 39,521
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
Liked 9,462 Times
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4,673 Posts
#5146
Mostly Harmless
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: At Large
Posts: 57,071
Bikes: Have two wheels
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#5147
Has a magic bike
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 12,590
Bikes: 2018 Scott Spark, 2015 Fuji Norcom Straight, 2014 BMC GF01, 2013 Trek Madone
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Hey WhyFi
Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
2 oz Plantation Stebbins fancy pineapple rum
3/4 oz lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice
So good. I babysitting the smoker.
Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
2 oz Plantation Stebbins fancy pineapple rum
3/4 oz lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice
So good. I babysitting the smoker.
#5148
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
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datlas and Bah Humbug convinced me that I had to try it out. Blame them.
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#5149
Senior Member
Lol. I picked up the boxes and thought they were empty. Had my budget been able to stretch to carbon rims I think they could have floated here.
Sorry for the picture quality- on mobile atm.
Sorry for the picture quality- on mobile atm.
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