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03-04-18, 06:17 PM
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2018 Southern Cross Gravel Race.
I saw a Moots 29'er with rigid fork and fixed gear. The rider was insanely brave.
I saw a Moots 29'er with rigid fork and fixed gear. The rider was insanely brave.
Last edited by TimothyH; 03-04-18 at 06:31 PM.
03-05-18, 03:21 PM
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Took "the other woman" out today.
We practiced a couple of times in the backyard, but today was our first outing to the park. She had fun, I had fun!
03-05-18, 11:02 PM
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ˆtrying to do air quotes with one hand 
03-16-18, 10:57 PM
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No one went with me, so it was doomed for failure, but at least I got a few laps of glory and a couple primes
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
03-17-18, 07:23 PM
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And a great photo. That's excellent!
I love when guys go off the front. It is such a long shot but every once in a while someone makes it stick. I would have been right on your wheel.
Should have put your hands in the air like you had won.
What handlebars are those?
-Tim-
I love when guys go off the front. It is such a long shot but every once in a while someone makes it stick. I would have been right on your wheel.
Should have put your hands in the air like you had won.
What handlebars are those?
-Tim-
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03-18-18, 09:04 AM
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Thanks Tim! Goal was to take a couple riders with me but I guess my timing was just too good 
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The handlebars are Bontrager XXX Aero. Got them super marked down at the local Trek store when they were trying to make room for the following year's models. I also own a pair of Specialized Aerofly's that I've yet to build into a bike yet as well.
. The handlebars are Bontrager XXX Aero. Got them super marked down at the local Trek store when they were trying to make room for the following year's models. I also own a pair of Specialized Aerofly's that I've yet to build into a bike yet as well.
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so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
03-18-18, 01:07 PM
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Always shop last year's high end gear on clearance when the new stuff comes out. 
I'm all about the clearance rack.
-Tim-
I'm all about the clearance rack.
-Tim-
03-23-18, 10:22 AM
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lol btw nice edit on quoting me.
I still don't like the Niner 75mm BB, but technically it isn't too far off from Norco's 73.
Norco's 725 frame $900, Niners 853 Reynolds $1,500, (sequoia Pro frame is $1,500. Includes their awesome seatpost & weird bars, has a 68mm bsa & 67 mm bb drop. none of them are candidates for 650x47 for me.
so on Carbon, Norco Search XR and the RDO, Norco tucks the rear wheel. poor mans Open Cycle.
I really dig the new RDO colors.
I'd really love to rip around on a RDO. but.... the truth is I need to replace the fendered Trek Crossrip. and I'd like do do a mix of extended pannier/bikepacking without going full on tour bike. The Niner is more like Warbird with race pedigrees. Maybe there is no blurring that line, but I think the Norco Search XR comes close.
I need deeper pockets for a N+2 , or 3 fat bike, +4 a FS 27.5 trail bike, yaddda.........
However
<adjusts tie, stands up, buttons jacket, clears throat...>"Just because, you know" is is the best possible reason for a Niner RDO. You clearly get this whole bike riding thing. -Tim-
04-06-18, 07:47 AM
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looks like some tasty singletrack there [MENTION=418438]TimothyH[/MENTION]
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04-06-18, 07:47 AM
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action shot:
EDIT: Photo credit to Richard Lee of the San Diego Bicycle Club
EDIT: Photo credit to Richard Lee of the San Diego Bicycle Club
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
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04-06-18, 08:43 AM
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^^ Great shot!
That guy in red looks like he is gunning for you, ready to make a move to the outside.
I love these race pics.
-Tim-
That guy in red looks like he is gunning for you, ready to make a move to the outside.
I love these race pics.
-Tim-
04-06-18, 09:43 AM
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2nd from the left? Ya haha - didn't notice that.
Also @TimothyH I'd like to think that they were just trying to keep my wheel and I was inflicting hurt, but I don't remember that moment based on the shot alone. Could have been either way, esp. since "red" is on a similar fitness level as me. He's a good guy.
Also @TimothyH I'd like to think that they were just trying to keep my wheel and I was inflicting hurt, but I don't remember that moment based on the shot alone
. Could have been either way, esp. since "red" is on a similar fitness level as me. He's a good guy.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
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04-06-18, 02:01 PM
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@TimothyH You're making me extremely jealous over here. It's 15F here right now.
(That's a southern invitation)
Can't offer much but a soft sofa, full coffee pot, hot shower and access to lots of good riding.
I'll take few days off. LMK.
-Tim-
