Wife earns unexpected money = I'm getting new brakes and crank (Campy Chorus)
07-02-06, 07:07 PM
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Wife earns unexpected money = I'm getting new brakes and crank (Campy Chorus)
My wife of 6 weeks is a very talented flute player who was asked to perform at a gig this weekend for a friend who was unable to play. She just came in and handed me the check and told me she wanted me to use it to get the brakes and crank I want for the Gazelle before Campy's new group comes out for 2007. A few days ago she had heard me woefully state that Campy's new 2007 group would not look good on my 1980's steel Gazelle frame when I have it repainted and restored next summer. So now I am getting the 2006 crank and brakes to put on the shelf till the restoration rolls around. And no, it's not a trap. 
07-02-06, 07:24 PM
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Dammit, this kind of thread always makes me hate myself for letting that one got away.
Lucky bastard!
Lucky bastard!
07-02-06, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by operator
Warning, hidden strings ahead.
07-02-06, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob S.
Enjoy the new gear. Treat your bride well. She is a keeper.
/and I didn't type that just because she is reading over my shoulder right now.
07-02-06, 09:04 PM
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Awesome Jon. Look forward to seeing them on the bike someday.
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07-02-06, 09:12 PM
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I know you just got married.......but,
I am not so sure that your wife telling you that you need to buy a new crank is a good thing.
I am not so sure that your wife telling you that you need to buy a new crank is a good thing.
07-02-06, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Avalanche325
I know you just got married.......but,
I am not so sure that your wife telling you that you need to buy a new crank is a good thing.
I am not so sure that your wife telling you that you need to buy a new crank is a good thing.
07-03-06, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
She most certainly is. New bike gear or not, she most certainly is.
/and I didn't type that just because she is reading over my shoulder right now.
/and I didn't type that just because she is reading over my shoulder right now.
Carbon or alloy crank?
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07-03-06, 09:34 AM
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Alloy crank. I like the classic look of the alloy cranks much more than the carbon for my vintage steel Gazelle. Next year's alloy cranks looking like a carbon copy of the carbon crank (pun intended) is my reason behind getting the crank and brakes now.
07-03-06, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rufvelo
Oh common! Be a man, match her contribution and get her come pearls instead!
07-03-06, 11:24 AM
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Jon, you and the new wife need to come over for dinner to discuss bikenomics with Martha.
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07-03-06, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rufvelo
Oh common! Be a man, match her contribution and get her come pearls instead!
Originally Posted by jsharr
Jon, you and the new wife need to come over for dinner to discuss bikenomics with Martha
We'd be happy to come over any time, but can't make any promises on that 2200.
Originally Posted by TomM
Does she have a single sister?
Question though - anyone know of anywhere other than ebay that I can find a better price on Campy gear than probikekit.com?
07-03-06, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
Question though - anyone know of anywhere other than ebay that I can find a better price on Campy gear than probikekit.com?
Or https://www.totalcycling.com
I purchased my Campy parts from both during my build.
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07-04-06, 08:31 PM
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Decided to go with ProBikeKit, splitting the order into 2 in order to stay under $200 on each and avoid duties.
Btw - ProBikeKit's got 10% off all orders going and free shipping as always to the US. Oh, and the alloy Record crank has an additional 15% off. Yes, I did splurge for one.
Btw - ProBikeKit's got 10% off all orders going and free shipping as always to the US. Oh, and the alloy Record crank has an additional 15% off.
Yes, I did splurge for one.
07-04-06, 09:01 PM
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yeah, but if I'm going, I'm riding away on a really nicely outfitted bike.
