What makes you happy?

Sailor Ripley

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Re: What makes you happy? August 03, 2004 at 02:49 PM UTC #

Originally posted by brennser:
markie/mankie/sailor/chimbly/thirsty

any thoughts on this? good deal? bad deal?

FOR SALE: $950 (firm)
* SoftRide Qualifier TT Road Bike 2003
* Double Ultegra Chain Ring (is there any other way to go?)
* Bontrager Wheel Set
* Ultegra/105 Blend
* Look Pedals
* One Year Old (4-months of total riding)

First question is: Do you want a time trial bike?

Second question is: Do you want a Softride? (They are very unique)

Unless you are a serious racer, this probably isn't the bike for you.

jkeisenh

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Re: What makes you happy? August 03, 2004 at 02:50 PM UTC #

i'd say okay deal, but nothing spectacular. if you hold out till after the summer, you can easily get a 105 bike new for this price… it would be hard to get a new ultegra setup at that price though.

the other thing is the guy prolly built it himself (herself?) because of the mix of 105 and ultegra. it's tough to trust a custom without seeing it.

Originally posted by brennser:
markie/mankie/sailor/chimbly/thirsty

any thoughts on this? good deal? bad deal?

FOR SALE: $950 (firm)
* SoftRide Qualifier TT Road Bike 2003
* Double Ultegra Chain Ring (is there any other way to go?)
* Bontrager Wheel Set
* Ultegra/105 Blend
* Look Pedals
* One Year Old (4-months of total riding)

Sailor Ripley

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Re: What makes you happy? August 03, 2004 at 02:51 PM UTC #

Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
i'm getting confused… sounds like half of us are roadies and half are trail-types. is that right?

I'm just a cyclist. Spend most of my time on the trail, but plenty on the asphault.

brennser

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Re: What makes you happy? August 03, 2004 at 03:07 PM UTC #

Second question is: Do you want a Softride? (They are very unique)

yikes! I just googled it - yes, VERY unique

brennser

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Re: What makes you happy? August 03, 2004 at 03:11 PM UTC #

I'm neither - just a hard core commuter - in the very distant future, when the wee one stops monopolizing all my leisure time I'd like to do some road biking

Originally posted by Sailor Ripley:

Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
i'm getting confused… sounds like half of us are roadies and half are trail-types. is that right?
I'm just a cyclist. Spend most of my time on the trail, but plenty on the asphault.

thirsty moore

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Re: What makes you happy? August 03, 2004 at 03:23 PM UTC #

Anyone have experience with the Nitto moustache handlebars?

Sailor Ripley

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Re: What makes you happy? August 03, 2004 at 03:38 PM UTC #

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Anyone have experience with the Nitto moustache handlebars?

Run them on my fixed gear. Love 'em.

markie

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Re: What makes you happy? August 03, 2004 at 03:56 PM UTC #

Lets see, I am a mountain biker. Although someplace far away I have a well used road bike.

I dont like softrides because I would always be scared of twatting my nuts o the suspension beam holding the saddle. Plus I dont like the distance between my saddle and bottom bracket to change.

That is not a great deal anyhow, for that kind of money you could get a well equipped new road bike or something cool off of ebay.

thirsty moore

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Re: What makes you happy? August 06, 2004 at 02:22 PM UTC #

Finding a seat on a near empty Metro train! This morning's walk to the Metro was a plus due to the great weather.

nkotb

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Re: What makes you happy? August 06, 2004 at 02:28 PM UTC #

When Thirsty's happy, I'm happy…

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Finding a seat on a near empty Metro train! This morning's walk to the Metro was a plus due to the great weather.

thirsty moore

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Re: What makes you happy? August 06, 2004 at 02:35 PM UTC #

It was totally sweet. I get on and sit down next to this hottie girl and then I spot an open double seater. I'm all like PEACE! I'm out. She looked like she took it personal, so I says, don't hate the playa, hate the game.