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12-18-21, 12:53 PM
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12-18-21, 12:54 PM
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As I’m contemplating going to ride out today while it’s snowing, I find myself wishing I had a one bike solution for road and gravel so I didn’t have to move a bunch of crap between bikes.
I’m considering an Aspero again w/ 2 sets of wheels and selling both the R3 and the Revolt. That should net me about 6k for something new.
Am I nuts?
I’m considering an Aspero again w/ 2 sets of wheels and selling both the R3 and the Revolt. That should net me about 6k for something new.
Am I nuts?
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12-18-21, 01:10 PM
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When I want coffee, I want it RIGHT THEN, and dicking around with grinders and French Presses and teakettles at that time of day is just not what I want to be doing.
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12-18-21, 01:24 PM
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12-18-21, 01:27 PM
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For those who chimed in on the bourbon recs, ended up getting the guy an Angel's Envy Private Selection Single Cask bourbon. Hopefully he will share some day.
Picked up a rye for myself.
Picked up a rye for myself.
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That would be nice, but mostly I want it so I can have my own space somewhere.
Each of The Boys has his own room, and Mrs. GeneJockey's stuff, like a gas, expands to fill the available space. The Younger Boy and I got her to clear her stuff out of the garage, so I could have my Bike And Pain Cave, and TYB could have his D&D space. After a couple weeks, she decided that big folding table we set up for TYB's D&D parties would be really handy for sorting her stuff. So now her stuff is metastasizing back into the garage and I have to leave my bike on the trainer just to hold the space.
Each of The Boys has his own room, and Mrs. GeneJockey's stuff, like a gas, expands to fill the available space. The Younger Boy and I got her to clear her stuff out of the garage, so I could have my Bike And Pain Cave, and TYB could have his D&D space. After a couple weeks, she decided that big folding table we set up for TYB's D&D parties would be really handy for sorting her stuff. So now her stuff is metastasizing back into the garage and I have to leave my bike on the trainer just to hold the space.
12-18-21, 01:56 PM
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Oh hail no! They're great in the winter, up until late May, but from then until November it's either cotton or nothing. I hate hot feet.
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12-18-21, 02:07 PM
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I started to mention Angel's Envy but it's not in your specified price range, at least not around here. It's an attractive bottle, a nice gift. What's the proof?
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12-18-21, 02:10 PM
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Biggest problem with pour overs are that it’s a slow process, and like French Press, the brewing temp falls off precipitously which isn’t optimal for brewing and also often results in tepid drinking temp.
Yep, I’m a snob.
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12-18-21, 03:12 PM
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12-18-21, 03:27 PM
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12-18-21, 03:36 PM
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I am currently trying to restrain my urge to buy new bits for the incoming Litespeed. I have a couple saddles I can put put on it, plus another 27.2 seatpost; a front wheel which will be a better match for the rear; stems from 110 to 130 to replace the hideous threaded -> threadless adapter and riser stem; an assortment of 'age appropriate' handlebars; and a 175mm Racing T crankset and BB to replace the 170 with the cracked NDS crank. And bar tape. And Campy cable housing kit as well as cables. And an 8sp chain. And bar tape. f
Pedals! I need pedals!
Pedals! I need pedals!
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I am currently trying to restrain my urge to buy new bits for the incoming Litespeed. I have a couple saddles I can put put on it, plus another 27.2 seatpost; a front wheel which will be a better match for the rear; stems from 110 to 130 to replace the hideous threaded -> threadless adapter and riser stem; an assortment of 'age appropriate' handlebars; and a 175mm Racing T crankset and BB to replace the 170 with the cracked NDS crank. And bar tape. And Campy cable housing kit as well as cables. And an 8sp chain. And bar tape. f
Pedals! I need pedals!
Pedals! I need pedals!
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12-18-21, 04:15 PM
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Yes, it gets hot, about like here in the San Fernando Valley but it has easy access to the coast. I guess when I mentioned it I was remembering those roads in the hills there.
12-18-21, 04:17 PM
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I briefly looked at some Salsa Ti Flip Off skewers, but then I remembered that Ti skewers can be a little...stretchy. Probably not the best thing for a rider of my mass, even reduced as it is. As far as the rest of it, if Fate dropped a Litespeed Ti quill stem in 120mm in my lap, I'd use it. But I don't see that happening. I did see a Litespeed Ti seatpost for cheap - it was permanently deformed where the seatpost clamp squeezed it. No thanks!
Next you'll be telling me I need to wear a Titanium watch when I ride.
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HA!
I briefly looked at some Salsa Ti Flip Off skewers, but then I remembered that Ti skewers can be a little...stretchy. Probably not the best thing for a rider of my mass, even reduced as it is. As far as the rest of it, if Fate dropped a Litespeed Ti quill stem in 120mm in my lap, I'd use it. But I don't see that happening. I did see a Litespeed Ti seatpost for cheap - it was permanently deformed where the seatpost clamp squeezed it. No thanks!
Next you'll be telling me I need to wear a Titanium watch when I ride.
I briefly looked at some Salsa Ti Flip Off skewers, but then I remembered that Ti skewers can be a little...stretchy. Probably not the best thing for a rider of my mass, even reduced as it is. As far as the rest of it, if Fate dropped a Litespeed Ti quill stem in 120mm in my lap, I'd use it. But I don't see that happening. I did see a Litespeed Ti seatpost for cheap - it was permanently deformed where the seatpost clamp squeezed it. No thanks!
Next you'll be telling me I need to wear a Titanium watch when I ride.
12-18-21, 04:27 PM
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12-18-21, 04:33 PM
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That's good. All the watches nowadays are big and clunky. I prefer the elegance of the much smaller men's watches of the 40s and 50s. They don't get clonked on doorjambs quite so much.
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I’m into the more modern timepieces. 40 - 42mm is my sweet spot, like my bar width. I have a Ti Speedy and Ti PO, both gifts from my bride.
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12-18-21, 05:17 PM
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I bought those socks for me and a $25 gift card for my boss from REI with my rewards money. I was going to buy some gloves but I may never ride again.
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12-18-21, 05:21 PM
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EDIT: The one I'm currently wearing is a rectangular watch, 25mm across and 35mm lug tip to lug tip.
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