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Old 06-18-21, 10:28 AM
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So, after receiving the last pieces and tools I needed to build up the Classique, it was such a hot day we ended up not eating dinner until almost 8:30. Then The Boys and I engaged in a political discussion that ran till about 9:30. So, I didn't get started until nearly 10 PM. I figured I'd just install the fork/headset and bottom bracket. But then, once that was done it wasn't even 11:00, so I figured I'd install the cranks. I installed the driveside crank, and realized the BB wasn't nearly tight enough, so I fiddle around trying to get the pin spanner into the holes behind the crank spider and getting it adjusted, which took a good 10-15 minutes.

By now, some of you will be saying, "Why would you need to get the pin spanner behind the crank spider? The adjustable cup is on the other side."

Oops.

Okay, so off came the crank I'd just installed on the wrong side. Then I put it on the right side, adjusted the cup and locked it down. Then I put on the NDS crank I'd just received. Went right on, and the self-extracting insert screwed right into the threads, like butter.

Now it's not even midnight, so I figure I'll install the derailleurs and brakes. That went smoothly, and it was barely 12:15, so I figured I might as well install the derailleur cables. Then it wasn't even 12:30 yet, so I figured I might as well install the bars. And as long as I've got that done I should run the brake cables. That took a while, trying to get the cable taut enough! Then, it wasn't even 1 AM yet. Might as well install the chain and adjust the derailleurs.

Now it's 1:15, but I'm so close to done I can taste it. Might as well wrap the bars. On slight hiccup - the right lever wasn't properly tightened down. No way to tighten it with the cable in place. SO I had to loosen the cable I'd spent so much time getting right, pop the cable end out of the socket in the lever, tighten the clamp nut, reposition the cable end, and pull the cable taut and clamped down again. NOW I can wrap the bars.

Now it's 1:40, but I'm still not sleepy, so I spend a good 15 minutes installing the band to clamp on the bottle cage. Most of this time is spent on a bottle cage I soon realize is just not going to work. FINALLY at 2:00 AM, the whole thing is put together. But I'm still not tired, so I figured I should oil the chain, the brakes and derailleur pivots.

2:10 AM, finally finished!


I think I got to bed at 2:30. I turned off my 7:30 alarm, figuring to sleep in since I'm WFH today and have no meetings. Woke up at 7:15 anyway, feeling like I'd been run over by a bus.
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Old 06-18-21, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Folks in our neighborhood got a warning from the local constabulary about some people breaking into cars parked in driveways looking for garage door opener remotes, who then come back and steal what's in the garage. In fact they broke into the Dodge (though, to be fair, I probably left it unlocked), but of course since I don't use the garage for cars, I don't carry one. Our garage door opener is engaged with the door and unplugged, which serves as an effective lock, but we also have two bolts screwed to the door that go into holes in the track.
All of our cars have built in clickers, and we park them in the garage. Fortunately, our neighbors generally feel the same way as I do - that cars belong in the garage when not in use.

Of course, we have all the joys of regular hailstorms and extreme heat, both of which provide plenty of incentive to keep them in their little homes when not in use.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I hate it when people do that, and I'm always putting up carts that people leave out. Mainly so they don't roll into my car. I'm selfish in that way.
The Older Boy worked at Safeway as a Courtesy Clerk, and yeah, rounding up carts was one of the jobs he hated.
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Put them in your living room. That way you can always watch them when you are home.

Exactly!
I have a bike in the living room, ts always there.
My closet looks like this
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Originally Posted by sshakari
Exactly!
I have a bike in the living room, ts always there.
My closet looks like this
Sell bikes to free up closet space.
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Originally Posted by velo vol
sell bikes clothes to free up closet bike space.
ftfy.
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I think I got to bed at 2:30. I turned off my 7:30 alarm, figuring to sleep in since I'm WFH today and have no meetings. Woke up at 7:15 anyway, feeling like I'd been run over by a bus.
But it's worth it, right? I mean, you finished the whole damn bike!
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But it's worth it, right? I mean, you finished the whole damn bike!
Yep!

Of course, at 2:30 there's no way to take it for a shakedown cruise. But on the plus side, the later I stay up, the night after a hot day like yesterday (100 degrees), the longer I can leave all the doors open to let cool air in and cool the house down, ahead of another hot day today (though NWS says it won't get as hot)
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Old 06-18-21, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
There's been a shopping cart in the weeds where an MUP intersects a nearby road. I haven't stopped to look at it to see what store, but it's got to be at least a mile away.
Why not?
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Old 06-18-21, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Earlier this year I saw a woman leave her empty cart behind another car in a Whole Foods parking garage. The cart corral was maybe 30’ away. I put the cart in its proper place.
I make a big deal and make sure they see and hear what I have to say about it. I don't actually address the poor infirm soul that is too weak to put it where it belongs, but I make sure they know I know they're in such poor condition, that it's my pleasure to help them out...
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Old 06-18-21, 11:39 AM
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I keep mine all in the garage, but then again I don't leave the door open and unlocked like some sort of savage.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
Why not?
Because I've only gone by in auto for a good while, and even if, for some strange reason, I wanted to stop and examine it, there's nowhere to park there.
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Waaahoooo! Literally! My Roam is out for delivery!

I think there's going to be a jail break tomorrow. I gotta ride,, especially if my new 'puter is here.
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Set up a ride today with some of my buddies that starts in Cambridge, NY - goes into the Green Mountains of VT and back. It's 107 miles with 9100 feet of climbing, about 75 miles of it are on dirt. It's going to be ******g epic.

Also - have this tomorrow:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31596772?lang=en

I'm taking the R3, it's only like 20 miles of dirt. Hopefully the rain we get overnight doesn't soften it up too much or it's going to be a rough day.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Because I've only gone by in auto for a good while, and even if, for some strange reason, I wanted to stop and examine it, there's nowhere to park there.
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I have a den/library. off the foyer. It's my bike room. Small rollaway tool box. Bike stand, shelving unit for parts. Bikes. Etc.
When I was married my lightspeed was hung from the garage ceiling. The youngsters left the big door open one evening.. He lost a real nice Trek mountain bike, She lost a Walmart mountain bike. My bike moved into the house after that.
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Set up a ride today with some of my buddies that starts in Cambridge, NY - goes into the Green Mountains of VT and back. It's 107 miles with 9100 feet of climbing, about 75 miles of it are on dirt. It's going to be ******g epic.

Also - have this tomorrow:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31596772?lang=en

I'm taking the R3, it's only like 20 miles of dirt. Hopefully the rain we get overnight doesn't soften it up too much or it's going to be a rough day.
That sounds amazing. The hardest ride I ever did was six (?) notches in the Whites, one of which was all dirt. We did it on 20 mm sew-ups. I was by far the weakest rider, as usual, and guys were seat-slinging me up the climbs toward the end.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
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Mine do.

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Originally Posted by genejockey
So, after receiving the last pieces and tools I needed to build up the Classique, it was such a hot day we ended up not eating dinner until almost 8:30. Then The Boys and I engaged in a political discussion that ran till about 9:30. So, I didn't get started until nearly 10 PM. I figured I'd just install the fork/headset and bottom bracket. But then, once that was done it wasn't even 11:00, so I figured I'd install the cranks. I installed the driveside crank, and realized the BB wasn't nearly tight enough, so I fiddle around trying to get the pin spanner into the holes behind the crank spider and getting it adjusted, which took a good 10-15 minutes.

By now, some of you will be saying, "Why would you need to get the pin spanner behind the crank spider? The adjustable cup is on the other side."

Oops.

Okay, so off came the crank I'd just installed on the wrong side. Then I put it on the right side, adjusted the cup and locked it down. Then I put on the NDS crank I'd just received. Went right on, and the self-extracting insert screwed right into the threads, like butter.

Now it's not even midnight, so I figure I'll install the derailleurs and brakes. That went smoothly, and it was barely 12:15, so I figured I might as well install the derailleur cables. Then it wasn't even 12:30 yet, so I figured I might was well install the bars. And as long as I've got that done I should run the brake cables. That took a while, trying to get the cable taut enough! Then, it wasn't even 1 AM yet. Might as well install the chain and adjust the derailleurs.

Now it's 1:15, but I'm so close to done I can taste it. Might as well wrap the bars. On slight hiccup - the right lever wasn't properly tightened down. No way to tighten it with the cable in place. SO I had to loosen the cable I'd spent so much time getting right, pop the cable end out of the socket in the lever, tighten the clamp nut, reposition the cable end, and pull the cable taut and clamped down again. NOW I can wrap the bars.

Now it's 1:40, but I'm still not sleepy, so I spend a good 15 minutes installing the band to clamp on the bottle cage. Most of this time is spent on a bottle cage I soon realize is just not going to work. FINALLY at 2:00 AM, the whole thing is put together. But I'm still not tired, so I figured I should oil the chain, the brakes and derailleur pivots.

2:10 AM, finally finished!


I think I got to bed at 2:30. I turned off my 7:30 alarm, figuring to sleep in since I'm WFH today and have no meetings. Woke up at 7:15 anyway, feeling like I'd been run over by a bus.
Should've taken her out for a casual pace metric. Could've been home before the alarm went off, feeling like a million bucks I'm sure.
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. It's not here yet!
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Should've taken her out for a casual pace metric. Could've been home before the alarm went off, feeling like a million bucks I'm sure.
How's the vessel?
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Should've taken her out for a casual pace metric. Could've been home before the alarm went off, feeling like a million bucks I'm sure.
Problem is, my headlight only lasts 3 hours. Though maybe that would be enough, what with it being nearly the Solstice.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
That sounds amazing. The hardest ride I ever did was six (?) notches in the Whites, one of which was all dirt. We did it on 20 mm sew-ups. I was by far the weakest rider, as usual, and guys were seat-slinging me up the climbs toward the end.
There's a 6 gap ride in VT that is pretty awesome, 120 miles, 12,000 feet or something like that.

I'm doing tomorrow on 28s but the 75 mile dirt ride will be on the Revolt w/ 38 slicks
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