In the beginning...
06-01-06, 08:00 AM
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In the beginning...
...a boy dreamed of building a third bike. His wife chuckled the first time he mentioned it (and not in a jolly way). See, the boy already had a relatively new road bike and an almost new tri-bike. Did he need a new bike? No. Does that really matter? Again, no.
The project has begun. A frameset was purchased last night. All other components are up for discussion as to what should be placed on said frame (Campy? Shimano? This is going to be fun!).
Behold the newest addition to the fold:
Disclosure: Just so you don't think I am a spoiled brat, I had to agree to sell the road bike to help fund the new project...
The project has begun. A frameset was purchased last night. All other components are up for discussion as to what should be placed on said frame (Campy? Shimano? This is going to be fun!).
Behold the newest addition to the fold:
Disclosure: Just so you don't think I am a spoiled brat, I had to agree to sell the road bike to help fund the new project...
06-01-06, 08:05 AM
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Total up your cable TV bill for the last three years.
Total up your alcohol bill for the last year.
Add them.
Divide by 1.5
That's how much you get to spend on your upgrade.
Total up your alcohol bill for the last year.
Add them.
Divide by 1.5
That's how much you get to spend on your upgrade.
06-01-06, 08:17 AM
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I too grasshopper am going through the same thing. My wife has no clue that I have a bike frame on the way from Pedal Force and all these damn new components in my home office that are increasingly hard to hide. Especially that damn wheel set!
I could tell her I procured it from a lab cleanup but she would know better. I could tell her I won it in a raffle but she knows that I have bad luck! I could tell her the truth, I don't think so Jim!
I could tell her I procured it from a lab cleanup but she would know better. I could tell her I won it in a raffle but she knows that I have bad luck! I could tell her the truth, I don't think so Jim!
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06-05-06, 07:53 AM
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That's for two wheels. Who knows...from what I have read here on the forums, it is hit or miss on the duties. Some have to pay, some don't. I am sure it depends on whether the duties inspector is a cyclist or not! 
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MAN UP, you can never have enough bikes!!
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06-05-06, 10:24 AM
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chalk up another gratuitous negative wife mention.
06-07-06, 04:20 PM
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Campy on a Crack'n'fail isn't that a sign of the end? First GW gets re-elected now this? Have you thought about a fixie? Why 3 geared bikes?
06-07-06, 04:31 PM
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if he got a fixie he wouldnt need any other bikes or want to ride them, they'd become big expensive paper weights
06-19-06, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadToad
Here's a possible build set for the new baby:
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
06-19-06, 02:58 PM
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Beef: That list is a tentative order from 11speed.com... Probikekit.com also has good deals on Campy components.
06-19-06, 03:24 PM
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Start the build before interest rates go up! LMAO!
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