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12-06-21, 10:46 AM
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The gators ride absolutely dreadful on the madone. Set out with 75 miles in mind. By mile 40 my brain was so rattled by the ride I lost all interest in continuing my ride. Unfortunately, I was still 20 miles from home.
I wish the madone could fit 32s.
Taking the bike to the shop today to get my new cockpit, won’t be able to pick it up until Friday most likely.
Just passed 7000 miles for the year. I might be able to make my goal of 7500 after all.
I wish the madone could fit 32s.
Taking the bike to the shop today to get my new cockpit, won’t be able to pick it up until Friday most likely.
Just passed 7000 miles for the year. I might be able to make my goal of 7500 after all.
12-06-21, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
The regular Caledonia probably makes the most sense for most people. The Cal 5 is there for the up-sale. The R5 appeals chiefly to the racer-boys.
Originally Posted by phrantic09
I wish I could get my hands on a regular Caledonia frameset. I considered ordering the 105 and selling off the parts but that’s too much of a pain.
I like the Giant Defy and the BMC Roadmachine and the BMC has the highest stack of anything I have looked at. I need that. Since I don't have a job any money I spend on a bike will come from savings and not be replaced, so it's a bigger decision than in the past.
12-06-21, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Yet the Eagles managed to make the Jets look decent for a while yesterday.
BTW...Did you see the Eagles backup QB who started for the injured Hurts? He reminds me of Lawrence from "Office Space."
BTW...Did you see the Eagles backup QB who started for the injured Hurts? He reminds me of Lawrence from "Office Space."
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12-06-21, 11:41 AM
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caledonia is a nice looking bike, but the geometry seems super relaxed. I’m surprised that so many like that. Don’t pay me any mind, I’m new and too far for this sport.
12-06-21, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
The gators ride absolutely dreadful on the madone. Set out with 75 miles in mind. By mile 40 my brain was so rattled by the ride I lost all interest in continuing my ride. Unfortunately, I was still 20 miles from home.
I wish the madone could fit 32s.
Taking the bike to the shop today to get my new cockpit, won’t be able to pick it up until Friday most likely.
Just passed 7000 miles for the year. I might be able to make my goal of 7500 after all.
I wish the madone could fit 32s.
Taking the bike to the shop today to get my new cockpit, won’t be able to pick it up until Friday most likely.
Just passed 7000 miles for the year. I might be able to make my goal of 7500 after all.
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12-06-21, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
caledonia is a nice looking bike, but the geometry seems super relaxed. I’m surprised that so many like that. Don’t pay me any mind, I’m new and too far for this sport.
12-06-21, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Saw him. Did you see the backup QB for the Giants, he really looks like a Martian.
Just looked him up."Take me to your leader."
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12-06-21, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Just looked him up."Take me to your leader."
12-06-21, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
That's a big neck and little head!
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12-06-21, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
That's a big neck and little head!
12-06-21, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Just looked him up."Take me to your leader."
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If this thread doesn't go 10 pages I'm quitting BF.
12-06-21, 01:24 PM
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I looked up what aliens really look like, and it seems that they don't have the thick necks.
They do have the arms and chests of serious cyclists.
They do have the arms and chests of serious cyclists.
12-06-21, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I looked up what aliens really look like, and it seems that they don't have the thick necks.
They do have the arms and chests of serious cyclists.
They do have the arms and chests of serious cyclists.
Second, maybe what people interpret as aliens are actually cyclists wearing helmets and sunglasses?
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12-06-21, 01:31 PM
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AITA? Is it too much to ask people joining your ride to wear a shirt?
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12-06-21, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Is it too much to ask people joining your ride to wear a shirt?
12-06-21, 01:33 PM
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12-06-21, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
AITA? Is it too much to ask people joining your ride to wear a shirt?
I jest.
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12-06-21, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Two points: First, he looks funny not because his neck is THICK, but because his neck is LONG.
Second, maybe what people interpret as aliens are actually cyclists wearing helmets and sunglasses?
Second, maybe what people interpret as aliens are actually cyclists wearing helmets and sunglasses?
12-06-21, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Time for another $21,000* infusion activity.
12-06-21, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
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12-06-21, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
caledonia is a nice looking bike, but the geometry seems super relaxed. I’m surprised that so many like that. Don’t pay me any mind, I’m new and too far for this sport.
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12-06-21, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
I like the looks of the blue Caledonia and I think the geometry might work for me. I still fantasize about a new bike, especially when I do a long ride on crappy roads with the Seven. Sometimes I think what a great bike it is and sometimes after a long bumpy ride I don't want to ride it the next day so I take the Gunnar instead.
I like the Giant Defy and the BMC Roadmachine and the BMC has the highest stack of anything I have looked at. I need that. Since I don't have a job any money I spend on a bike will come from savings and not be replaced, so it's a bigger decision than in the past.
I like the Giant Defy and the BMC Roadmachine and the BMC has the highest stack of anything I have looked at. I need that. Since I don't have a job any money I spend on a bike will come from savings and not be replaced, so it's a bigger decision than in the past.
12-06-21, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
That Oasis colored Caledonia is sweet
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12-06-21, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
What's been more problematic is certain women refusing to take theirs off.
There are both men and women who I do not wan to see shirtless.
12-06-21, 03:10 PM
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Someone, probably a vendor, brought in a box of donuts and left them in the break room, and my colleagues are not depleting them fast enough.
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