serviceguy
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Lots of ‘like new’ bike parts soon on the market? But seriously, sorry you had this happening, I’ve been there when I lived in Clifton and it was no joke, you maybe able to get rid of some junk, if there was any.
Going Long and Hard.
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Steve Vai
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Riding to/from work was interesting. The way I finally went in was closed off on the way home because there was a shooting in town. Then the Detour was under water. Town is f'ed but after going through Plainfield and seeing that carnage, I'm super lucky.
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Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Prepping for next week's 100-year Anniversary 200k. I want to run as close to what was around in 1921, so I set up Rusty Fixed and converted it back to tubes. Cotton Paris-Roubaix tires to also add to the Vibe. The route is a somewhat punchy 7+k of vertical over 200k so I hit the Ridge in every direction to at least warm my legs up to the idea. Couldn't go everywhere because of road damage and storm related stuff but I managed 100k and 4,500 feet, so more climbing per mile than the route, and steeper.
I'm still here to talk about it but, it's definitely gonna be a very difficult day in the saddle for sure.
Running a 42x16, which is what I used earlier this season for the Central Jersey 200k. That was just over 6 hours. Based on my speed today, I reckon next week will be 8+ hours. Biggest issue is the pressure on my wrists slowing the bike down on descents.
I'm still here to talk about it but, it's definitely gonna be a very difficult day in the saddle for sure.
Running a 42x16, which is what I used earlier this season for the Central Jersey 200k. That was just over 6 hours. Based on my speed today, I reckon next week will be 8+ hours. Biggest issue is the pressure on my wrists slowing the bike down on descents.
serviceguy
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Shouldn’t you ride rod brakes?
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Is there some sort of midget conference going on there?
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
The tallest person in France is 4'11"
Hey! Easy on the short guy stuff 😀
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Oh shit. Norm is getting #canceled!!
serviceguy
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French people are not too happy either!
@jimvreeland , not sure why you didn't go all out and build this, it's a little older than 1921 but definitely puncture bulletproof.
I also hear Rapha has a limited run, special edition kit for the occasion. Not in the picture but a special vegan edition of pate de fois gras is included to go with the baguette.
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1pc Cranky
Man, yesterday and Monday were certainly THE days to be on the water!
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Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
The wind was pretty stiff in the way out but holy hell was it fun coming back!!
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
I went full Rando. Never supposed to go full Rando, but I did. BROOKS bar tape? Who did?
It was for good reason though. Riding wireless has made me soft when it comes to hood and bar interface. It's so smooth on modern bikes we never even notice it. So I found some NOS Sram gel pads and ran a dummy derailleur cable to build the bar shape out a little. Figured I'd do the fancy tape because I had to do it anyway. Full Rando.
It was for good reason though. Riding wireless has made me soft when it comes to hood and bar interface. It's so smooth on modern bikes we never even notice it. So I found some NOS Sram gel pads and ran a dummy derailleur cable to build the bar shape out a little. Figured I'd do the fancy tape because I had to do it anyway. Full Rando.