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03-26-21, 11:42 AM
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I wouldn't want to exclude the metal-lovin' bike folks from the coveting, so here's an interesting Ti bike that I came across this morning by Bossi, some Australian outfit. It uses a combination of cast bits and hydroformed bobs, so that it's got a very modern, aero look. I can dig it.
https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/the-...sis-strada-ss/
https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/the-...sis-strada-ss/
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I wouldn't want to exclude the metal-lovin' bike folks from the coveting, so here's an interesting Ti bike that I came across this morning by Bossi, some Australian outfit. It uses a combination of cast bits and hydroformed bobs, so that it's got a very modern, aero look. I can dig it.
https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/the-...sis-strada-ss/
https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/the-...sis-strada-ss/
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i know what you mean. i took vacation just so i can ride. i’ll be really bummed if it rains the whole time. I’m behind my miles because this month the weather has not cooperated.
03-26-21, 11:50 AM
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Because the headtube and associated junctions are cast, there is no custom option. Well, I'm sure that you could throw piles of money at just about anything to make it work, but, as designed, the process doesn't lend itself to custom.
03-26-21, 11:53 AM
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I would consider a fully custom crabon bike someday, but that's going to cost something like 6K+ for just the frame/fork. Not likely to happen.
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Ya'll aint drank beer until you've pounded some Lone Star.
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Oh, man! I forgot all about Mickey's! I've gotta pick up a sixer of hand grenades sometime soon. One of the guys that I used to work with, just after having turned 21, got us in to the habit of grabbing a pack and popping 'em open just after we locked the doors for the day. Ah, memories!
03-26-21, 11:59 AM
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Pretty sure I bought Kenny Bernstein a few engines, in my day.
Of course, I'm old school, and I like NASCAR. Pop one of those beers in front of me that you have to chew, and I'll say "no thanks".
Of course, I'm old school, and I like NASCAR. Pop one of those beers in front of me that you have to chew, and I'll say "no thanks".
03-26-21, 11:59 AM
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I wouldn't want to exclude the metal-lovin' bike folks from the coveting, so here's an interesting Ti bike that I came across this morning by Bossi, some Australian outfit. It uses a combination of cast bits and hydroformed bobs, so that it's got a very modern, aero look. I can dig it.
Casting is an interesting choice for lug production, especially since I can't imagine they're making a whole lot of those bikes. The tooling cost and PITA factor is way way up there. Maybe they deal with casting houses that do better work than the ones I deal with though
My current favorite bleeding-edge Ti builder is probably Sturdy though...although he seems to use round tubes.
Custom 3D printed lugs, stems, seatposts, cranks, and forks too!
03-26-21, 12:00 PM
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I saw this the other day - holy barf.
Of course, I immediately thought of my dad. Growing up, Pepsi was our water, primarily because of him, and he also has a Peeps addiction. I would like to think that this unholy marriage would turn even his stomach, but I'm afraid to bring it up on the off chance that he's tried and liked it.
Of course, I immediately thought of my dad. Growing up, Pepsi was our water, primarily because of him, and he also has a Peeps addiction. I would like to think that this unholy marriage would turn even his stomach, but I'm afraid to bring it up on the off chance that he's tried and liked it.
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Well, it's official - all Minnesotan's 16 and older are eligible for vaccines as of March 30th. 
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Oh, man! I forgot all about Mickey's! I've gotta pick up a sixer of hand grenades sometime soon. One of the guys that I used to work with, just after having turned 21, got us in to the habit of grabbing a pack and popping 'em open just after we locked the doors for the day. Ah, memories!
Gotta love the little pictogram riddles on the underside of the caps, too
03-26-21, 12:10 PM
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03-26-21, 12:25 PM
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I saw this the other day - holy barf.
Of course, I immediately thought of my dad. Growing up, Pepsi was our water, primarily because of him, and he also has a Peeps addiction. I would like to think that this unholy marriage would turn even his stomach, but I'm afraid to bring it up on the off chance that he's tried and liked it.
Of course, I immediately thought of my dad. Growing up, Pepsi was our water, primarily because of him, and he also has a Peeps addiction. I would like to think that this unholy marriage would turn even his stomach, but I'm afraid to bring it up on the off chance that he's tried and liked it.
Save some cash, and get him a six pack of Pepsi, some Lemonheads, and a pound of sugar. Mix em up in a nice big mug, and then turn your head. I know I wouldn't be able to watch.
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Back in the day I used to prefer Miller's over Bud, but eventually when in Rome you gotta do what the Romans do.
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03-26-21, 12:27 PM
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I wouldn't want to exclude the metal-lovin' bike folks from the coveting, so here's an interesting Ti bike that I came across this morning by Bossi, some Australian outfit. It uses a combination of cast bits and hydroformed bobs, so that it's got a very modern, aero look. I can dig it.
https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/the-...sis-strada-ss/
https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/the-...sis-strada-ss/
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03-26-21, 12:30 PM
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I used to do that, way back in the day. It was usually on sale somewhere for $3.00 per 12pack of cans in the mid-80s. Sometimes Pearl was cheaper, so we'd do our TX beer thing that way. Wonder if Pearl is still around...
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Last I heard, CA is a couple of weeks behind that schedule. I think I'm finally eligible (50+) on April 1....but they might be foolin'.
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03-26-21, 12:31 PM
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For what it's worth I feel responsible for demeaning an obviously popular beer in the first place. I could have named a bat****load of other beers I don't care for but I chose the pilsner industry leaders. Such comparisons can be made about all manner of consumer products without intention of demeaning those who favor one side over another, we just happened to be talking about beers.
Hell, when I was in college I think I personally kept the Annheiser Bush breweries afloat, that's how much my roomies and I drank. Nowadays we've moved on, no offense to anyone who still love it.
Hell, when I was in college I think I personally kept the Annheiser Bush breweries afloat, that's how much my roomies and I drank. Nowadays we've moved on, no offense to anyone who still love it.
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Every time I see bat****, I think of the Bat Chat. Downside of having briefly studied French tanks I guess
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batign...illon_Char_25T
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batign...illon_Char_25T