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12-11-11, 04:34 PM
#6752
Hi, I'm Bryan.
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Location: Chicago
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12-11-11, 04:43 PM
#6753
today i dropped off the little 722 at a bike shop, apparently they close at 4pm because they were bringing all the bikes in (went to a different LBS just for you Scrod!). I was basically in pajamas so when they said they needed to keep it and do it tomorrow I obliged. I needed some floor space to vacuum anyway!
12-11-11, 05:13 PM
#6754
We win all charity rides
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
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Went for a brisk, 16-ish mile ride. Sliding for the first time ever on ice/snow with road slicks is kinda scary.
12-11-11, 06:51 PM
#6755
Just smang it.
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Bellingham
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Today I'm considering selling my kidneys. https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2717676723.html
Craigslist y u so tempting!?
Craigslist y u so tempting!?
12-11-11, 08:10 PM
#6759
Fresh Garbage
1st real day as acting head mechanic at the co-op 
The only real trouble was working with these two guys riding brakeless with totally loose headsets(missing parts), bent forks, and untensioned rear wheels (which resulted in broken spokes). With all that I couldn't let them go until things were working satisfactorily. But then, this is why I am here, no?
The only real trouble was working with these two guys riding brakeless with totally loose headsets(missing parts), bent forks, and untensioned rear wheels (which resulted in broken spokes). With all that I couldn't let them go until things were working satisfactorily. But then, this is why I am here, no?
12-11-11, 08:34 PM
#6763
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: State College, PA
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Today I found an empty classroom at about 11am and locked myself in it all day studying immunology. I feel like I have no soul. I did find a handy program called self control that you can intentionally block yourself out of websites like facebook, bike forums, youtube, etc. for a determined amount of time though, which is awesome when studying for finals.
12-11-11, 10:24 PM
#6766
Cat Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plymouth, MI
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Today I found an empty classroom at about 11am and locked myself in it all day studying immunology. I feel like I have no soul. I did find a handy program called self control that you can intentionally block yourself out of websites like facebook, bike forums, youtube, etc. for a determined amount of time though, which is awesome when studying for finals.
12-11-11, 10:44 PM
#6767
We win all charity rides
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12-11-11, 10:52 PM
#6768
Hi, I'm Bryan.
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12-11-11, 10:59 PM
#6769
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Today I removed my BB/crankset off my Kilo with my one operational arm. The bike being fixed made one-handed-crank removal much easier.
Also, my MVP for one handed crank/BB removal:
Jack handle/breaker bar. Shoop da woop.
Also, my MVP for one handed crank/BB removal:
Jack handle/breaker bar. Shoop da woop.
12-12-11, 12:20 AM
#6770
Fresh Garbage
I forgot to mention that I rode a carbon bike with full Dura Ace 7800. I will never look at my 105 5600 again. The differences aren't enormous (except in braking), but they were perceptible and desirable. I couldn't ride long enough to get a feel for the carbon, plus the bike wasn't my size, but I like how the carbon resonated gear shift sounds.
/geekingout
/geekingout
12-12-11, 01:04 AM
#6771
Would you just look at it
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Denver
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Just started the process of moving downtown from the county. My first time actually winging it without the parents (paying rent, food, etc.) The area is probably the most bicycle friendly area in the city, and the place is huuuuge.
Super psyched. Living with a guy that rides fixed and our neighbors organize alley cats. About to be a whole lot more bike in my life.
Super psyched. Living with a guy that rides fixed and our neighbors organize alley cats. About to be a whole lot more bike in my life.
12-12-11, 11:38 AM
#6772
i smell bacon
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
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Today Planet Bike told me they'd warranty my floor pump. Yay! Now I can finally stop using my mini pump to inflate my tires.
12-12-11, 12:00 PM
#6773
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Last night I talked to ES about having some sweet west coast BFSSFG meetup or something. Could be big, could be small, who knows, we think it would be pretty fun.
Today I, ordered a few parts to at least get the 722 running.
Today I, ordered a few parts to at least get the 722 running.
12-12-11, 02:13 PM
#6774
Senior Member
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today my caseload guys all behaved and no one pulled a gun on me. one guy's mom called me for help and i was actually able to take care of her.
100 pushups and a cup of coffee for lunch.
win/win really.
contacting my dealer to see where my frame is. jonesin' for the frame swap.
making Filipino chicken adobo for dinner and get to do a quick 30min on the rollers while it's cooking.
100 pushups and a cup of coffee for lunch.
win/win really.
contacting my dealer to see where my frame is. jonesin' for the frame swap.
making Filipino chicken adobo for dinner and get to do a quick 30min on the rollers while it's cooking.
12-12-11, 02:22 PM
#6775
Your cog is slipping.
Today I FINALLY got a good pic of the two squirrels that live outside our living room window:
They're so awesome and will come down the tree to eat right out of my hand.
They're so awesome and will come down the tree to eat right out of my hand.
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 12-12-11 at 03:18 PM.
