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Old 12-08-22, 08:05 AM
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About to get on the trainer for an attempt at some miles, still battling a cough, and congestion. Noticed this, looks fresh (no rust). Any recommendations on what to do to keep this from rusting?
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Old 12-08-22, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I think it’s on sale for less at Merlin.


Man I wish I had 1,999 number threshold. An emonda would be sitting where my Creakvelo sits.


Also, Zipps would be where superteams sit.


1,999 is this a one time thing, or can you make like 7 purchases at 1,999, as long as they are separated you don’t have to notify?
It’s a grey area on what number of purchases would require notification
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Also, went ahead and halted the 3000 squats in 30 days.

Had about 5 days left, but this past trip I felt so awful I decided that I would stop, and after I missed so many days it didn’t feel like I should attempt to start to finish. So with that being said I did 2500 in 25 days. I don’t plan on doing any kind of measurement to see if it raised my ftp or anything. I do plan on cycling this every other month. Since it’s still early in December I think I will start again Jan 1st. I also plan on introducing weight each cycle.

Probably all in my head but my quads do look more defined from doing these.
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Old 12-08-22, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Man I wish I had 1,999 number threshold. An emonda would be sitting where my Creakvelo sits.
Weird and disappointing you have that experience - my R2 creaked like crazy for all sorts of reasons that never turned out to be the bike. Always assumed it was the BB; always turned out to be something else.
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
It’s a grey area on what number of purchases would require notification

Dude, you are golden. Find a nice frame set on sale, wheels on sale, group set on sale. You could have yourself a new bike and she would never have to know!!!



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Old 12-08-22, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
Weird and disappointing you have that experience - my R2 creaked like crazy for all sorts of reasons that never turned out to be the bike. Always assumed it was the BB; always turned out to be something else.

It actually hasn’t creaked since I replaced the BB, although last time I rode it, sounded like the duck might be coming back.


Its what my LbS calls it when ever they see it, Seemed appropriate.
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Old 12-08-22, 08:38 AM
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I'm having a blueberry muffin.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06



About to get on the trainer for an attempt at some miles, still battling a cough, and congestion. Noticed this, looks fresh (no rust). Any recommendations on what to do to keep this from rusting?
Clear nail polish?
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I'm having a blueberry muffin.
I don't eat brownies.
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Originally Posted by datlas
QFT

Luckily, one daughter is already off the payroll, and daughter #2 is a Junior so only 1.5 more cars to buy/burn.
But, your one still in school is like a new Lexus annually.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Well Dallas is pretty windy……..
That is true. Can we count sideways feet for cross wind riding?
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
I don't eat brownies.
Such low hanging fruit here, but family forum.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06



About to get on the trainer for an attempt at some miles, still battling a cough, and congestion. Noticed this, looks fresh (no rust). Any recommendations on what to do to keep this from rusting?
the frame could have been treated / dipped / whatever (?) - before paint - so good chance it will be fairly resistant to corrosion

(regardless) the dropouts are probably high-end forged (or investment class ?) and are probably fairly resistant to corrosion

you could visit your local hobby shop or similar and find a small bottle of paint that is close to that color ... ?
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Originally Posted by bampilot06



About to get on the trainer for an attempt at some miles, still battling a cough, and congestion. Noticed this, looks fresh (no rust). Any recommendations on what to do to keep this from rusting?
If you only care about rust, probably clear nail polish. IF you want a color match, try colored nail polish or touch-up paint.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
But, your one still in school is like a new Lexus annually.
True, but luckily daughter #1 went to a Saturn school so it evened out.
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Originally Posted by datlas
True, but luckily daughter #1 went to a Saturn school so it evened out.
Ours were both in Honda Accord level schools, and I felt pretty fortunate about that.
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Old 12-08-22, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by big john
Spin to win.
when I hear or read 'spin to win' I immediately think of Lance Armstrong

he wasn't the first - but he was one of the earliest to use this technique to the fullest

saw him during his early years ... he was amazing

was especially disappointed when the doping allegations were proven true - he was an incredible athlete and I believe he could have ascended to the top of the sport without doping PED's etc
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Originally Posted by t2p
when I hear or read 'spin to win' I immediately think of Lance Armstrong

he wasn't the first - but he was one of the earliest to use this technique to the fullest

saw him during his early years ... he was amazing

was especially disappointed when the doping allegations were proven true - he was an incredible athlete and I believe he could have ascended to the top of the sport without doping PED's etc
I think Big John was referring to me going downhill.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I think Big John was referring to me going downhill.
I have the descend part down ... small fat guys can descend !
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Mountains are only 90 mins away. Just havnt been able to coordinate with other riders when to go. The groups I ride with go a couple times a year, I am just always working when they go.

I would like to go once with someone who knows the area, and then I will start going up there by myself.
If I left my house at 430 am, I could be on the blue ridge parkway by 6-630 latest, ride for 3 hours and be home by 2 pm. Wife would be cool with this once in a while.
I've never been to the BRP but from reading about it and the pics on the forum it seems awesome. I have ridden in the Ozarks and that was very different than the west.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Dude, you are golden. Find a nice frame set on sale, wheels on sale, group set on sale. You could have yourself a new bike and she would never have to know!!!



How in the world did you fit this in your marriage contract!
well- when we got married I was 38 and she was 40. We both had excellent jobs, she was in the C suite, and my money is my money and her money is her money. We can spend however we want so long as we maintain a minimum cash savings level in each of our respective savings accounts.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06



About to get on the trainer for an attempt at some miles, still battling a cough, and congestion. Noticed this, looks fresh (no rust). Any recommendations on what to do to keep this from rusting?
Testors Enamel, or nail polish. Apply ASAP before sweating all over it.
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