LesterOfPuppets

Stollen baby bike bolts?* That GT is just one thing after another.


​​​​​​*(or however that phrase goes)

Velo Vol 

I am in 🌞🌗🌎 land.

seedsbelize2

I don’t know that phrase. But I’ve almost come around to shopping for a camelback. After all, if Big John can do it, and you can do it, I should be able to do it. No need to be elitist. So now I’m asking for camelback advice. What say you?

Our Walmarts are pretty worthless, but we have a Decathlon store that has a pretty wide selection of stuff. I haven’t looked for this specific item though.

seedsbelize2

Whatever that means.
Kudos

bampilot06

Velo Vol 

Boomer Alert

genejockey 

Stollen?

LesterOfPuppets

Man I love stollen, wish I had some to accompany the decaf I'm brewing. Gonna have to settle for a PB&J.

LesterOfPuppets

Here's a reference to the epic baby bike bolts thread, not sure if the original still exists
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...ad-closed.html

Does Jenson ship to MX? This is a pretty good deal if 70oz is enough water for ya.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Camelbak-Rogue-Light-70oz-4

ls01

Good one John. Lol you should post that. Do you use ear wax to lube your chain.

indyfabz

For all those who believe it's coming this afternoon:

bampilot06

Spent hours looking at cars last night in case the van is finished. Don’t consider myself a pessimist more of a realist but if the transmission is indeed done than that is going to cost more to replace than I want to spend.

The interest rates for cars right now seems kind of excessive. Found a couple certified preowned Honda Pilots. The interest rate advertised was like 7 percent. Our credit union is advertising 6 percent. Just seems ridiculous. Hopefully the van isn’t caput, if it is my riding is going to be taking a back seat to me working my ass off to pay for a car that I do not want.

rjones28 

Do you feel dumber?

rjones28 

Car repair blast from the past. I don't remember what I was doing to the Saab, but Benson was less than a year old at the time.

seypat

If you're a cyclist/bike racer, I'd get another minivan. It's the best, most efficient all arounder for hauling anything besides a full size van. You could always get some type of a beater like a older Honda Fit for those long commutes. Think about your upcoming training month and what you'll be taking on it. The mini van is the right tool for the job.

bampilot06

Im am find with simple stuff but this is something with the transmission.

LAJ

Depending on what's found, weigh your options. If you've maintained the vehicle as required, and it's a good overall vehicle, a $3500.00 repair may be better than a new car payment. On a car that someone traded in. For some reason.

Mojo31

If it does, will you (referring to anyone of us) be among those who go "poof"?

Velo Vol 

So far I’m doing just fine.

big john

Hopefully you have a shop you can trust.

Mojo31

Used car rates are always higher than new car rates. And, if you can get a promotional rate on a new car they get even better. Even at that, there was once a time in my life where 6% or 7% was a helluva good deal.

Audi has 60 month financing at .99%.

Acura has 1.9% on the TLX car.

Honda Pilot (and all the other Honda models) are at 3.9% for up to 48 months and 4.9% for 60 months.

Nissan Pathfinder is available at 2.9% for up to 60 and a $1,000 rebate.

You just need to look. All of the info is readily available online.

And, here's a simple fact - the manufacturer promotional rates will always beat the bank and credit union loan rates.

Mojo31

No self-respecting male should ever be driving a mini-van as "his" car.

There, I've said it. Yes, I'm sexist. No, I don't want to die.

bampilot06

Unfortunately the wife doesn’t want another mini van. I was trying to push the kia carnival but she’s not interested in a mini van. I’ll take the mazda and put a Kuatt on the back. Racing is important to me, but priority wise, Airport Car, Family Car, bikes comes last.

BillyD

BillyD

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