[KelOnWheels]

@krazygl00 28286 wrote:

People who own truing stands have been known to be susceptible to being plied with a 6-pack of fine beer in exchange for wheel truing. That’s just what I’ve heard.

That sounds like something that would fit my budget

[KelOnWheels]

*ping* Passhing on your lefsht.

[KelOnWheels]

@ShawnoftheDread 28271 wrote:

Or get a baby, put him/her in your pannier, and insist that your bike is actually a stroller. Make up a clever/stupid name for the stroller to prove your point (all high-end strollers have such names).

ELITE babies ride crabon strollers. With disc wheels.

OTOH, “Surly Ogre” seems like a fine name for a baby stroller.

[KelOnWheels]

So here’s a dumb question, how do you tell if a wheel needs truing? If my wheel’s wobbly I just assume I didn’t get it back in the dropouts straight (a theory that frequently proves to be true, possibly unlike the wheel.)

[KelOnWheels]

@DismalScientist 28254 wrote:

Skirts… those are the work of the devil, I tell you.:p

People cycling about revealing their ANKLES! It’s the End Times I tell you!

[KelOnWheels]

@Certifried 28242 wrote:

When you see those types of riders, you have to let them know you’re there. Use your bell to verify your range to target… one ping only.

As an Irish-American, I am well qualified to play a Russian submarine cyclist.

[KelOnWheels]

@Jason 28215 wrote:

Stop weaving all over the place and riding like lunatics just because you ride in khakis/skirts instead of athletic gear.

Have you tried riding a bike in a skirt? It’s not easy!

[KelOnWheels]

Who did I just see in a Bike Arlington vest riding a red Merckx south at 3rd & C NW?

[KelOnWheels]

@ShawnoftheDread 28114 wrote:

Oh no! Who was chasing you?

I know right? What was I thinking?

Running < cycling. You can't coast or anything! Maybe people with fixies like running. My quads want more breakfasts.

[KelOnWheels]

I ran yesterday for the first time in a couple of years so when I woke up this morning I was so sore I could barely walk.

The obvious solution was to get on the bike! Great ride in, what a gorgeous morning! Muscles were feeling it but still really good. Clean bike was very happy.

Work today has been BANANAS. Haven’t managed to get away from my desk for second breakfast or coffee yet and blood sugar is droooopppppppinnngggg….

[KelOnWheels]

@ShawnoftheDread 28101 wrote:

I’ve never been clear on this point: Does Dirt need boats, or does Dirt eat boats? 25 years of listening to that song, and I still hear it different each time.

Dirt eats boats.
Dirt eats boats.
Dirt Dirt Dirt Dirt Dirt Dirt Dirt eats boats!

[KelOnWheels]

I officially declare SKS chromoplastic fenders to be the work of the deveel. That is all.

[KelOnWheels]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[KelOnWheels]

@GuyContinental 27955 wrote:

Awesome that you got out! I weenied out myself… Just take note that that goo on your wheel is likely mud, grit and tiny bits of aluminum- a fantastic grinding paste that will eagerly grind your wheels to nothingness. Take a sec to wipe off your pads & braking surface with a rag. Once home I’d also clean and re-lube my drive train, grease my pedals and lube my cables. Water is fun on a bike but pretty destructive…

My bike is SO CLEAN! Took both wheels off and gave everything a good scrub. Lubed all the things. Tomorrow, fenders.

[KelOnWheels]

Hey ShawnoftheDread, I’ll bring those brake pads with me if you’re going to be there & want them still. In fact I stuck them in my bag tonight so if you see me before then I’ll have them. I won’t remember I have them, but I’ll have them.

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