San Diego:LPQ @ 9AM (Starting at the BB fields)

[el_d00der1n0]

[nappyt]

me to... the bush hides my beer gut. damn, i need to ride more and eat less. ok maybe eat better food and portions. PacMan I need a referral, help a brotha out.

[el_d00der1n0]

I think Spec-Ed and I are talking about how his tire's still on backwards.

[PacMan]

UGH--looking at all the pics and I wasn't there enjoying makes me sick.

[nappyt]

Originally Posted by PacMan

UGH--looking at all the pics and I wasn't there enjoying makes me sick.

You were missed bro. Get better soon.

[el_d00der1n0]

Remember during this ride I was complaining about a new rattle? I had noticed it during the night ride last week to. I also felt a little loose in the back.

Yesterday I was putting organic pads in the brakes when I noticed my back wheel was a bit out. Ok, it was a lot out. So, I put it on the truing stand when I noticed I had two broken spokes. I think you called that one NappyT.

My cassette was a bit loose too, but I did at least three rides on broken spokes.

Oh, and PacMan, Spec-Ed said the 5#!7s looked like something you would like--and you were missed.

[nappyt]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

Remember during this ride I was complaining about a new rattle? I had noticed it during the night ride last week to. I also felt a little loose in the back.

Yesterday I was putting organic pads in the brakes when I noticed my back wheel was a bit out. Ok, it was a lot out. So, I put it on the truing stand when I noticed I had two broken spokes. I think you called that one NappyT.

My cassette was a bit loose too, but I did at least three rides on broken spokes.

Oh, and PacMan, Spec-Ed said the 5#!7s looked like something you would like--and you were missed.

So what do I win?

Will your homies at UC have you laced up for Sunday?

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by nappyt

So what do I win?

Will your homies at UC have you laced up for Sunday?

You win a uh. Hmm. Anything between the eraser and the thimble...


Yeah well, they said that was normal wear and tear even though they had never had an FSRxc with two broken spokes. I bought two DT Swisses from them and I just put them on tonight. I'll straighten it out tomorrow when I have light. It's kinda straight already after tightening the new ones a bit.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

You win a uh. Hmm. Anything between the eraser and the thimble...


Yeah well, they said that was normal wear and tear even though they had never had an FSRxc with two broken spokes. I bought two DT Swisses from them and I just put them on tonight. I'll straighten it out tomorrow when I have light. It's kinda straight already after tightening the new ones a bit.

If they were the stock wheels you shouldn't be surprised. Stock wheelsets are often built with crappy spokes. One of the best upgrades for any bike is a new wheelset. I'm not saying you have to get new wheels, I'm just saying.

[nappyt]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

You win a uh. Hmm. Anything between the eraser and the thimble...


Yeah well, they said that was normal wear and tear even though they had never had an FSRxc with two broken spokes. I bought two DT Swisses from them and I just put them on tonight. I'll straighten it out tomorrow when I have light. It's kinda straight already after tightening the new ones a bit.

A newbie DIYer nice! I was working in total eclipse until today. Just picked up a 48" shop light. Might get a second one tomorrow.

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by PacMan

If they were the stock wheels you shouldn't be surprised. Stock wheelsets are often buikt with crappy spokes. One of the best upgrades for any bike is a new wheelset. I'm not saying you have to get new wheels, I was just saying.

I've been thinking about rebuilding with the hubs I've got. I can get 317s for about 30 bucks a piece and probably do spokes (the same DT Swiss) for about 50 or so. I'm just a little worried about how long it will take me. I don't want to miss too much riding. I'm just starting to thin out a bit...

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by nappyt

A newbie DIYer nice! I was working in total eclipse until today. Just picked up a 48" shop light. Might get a second one tomorrow.

When we bought our house, the garage came with one bulb on the back wall and one outlet--for an entire garage!!

Luckily my dad is an EE and we ran 6 more outlets and hung three 48" flourescent lights from the rafters. It's like friggin daylight in there now. One of the best home improvement jobs I ever did.

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

I've been thinking about rebuilding with the hubs I've got. I can get 317s for about 30 bucks a piece and probably do spokes (the same DT Swiss) for about 50 or so. I'm just a little worried about how long it will take me. I don't want to miss too much riding. I'm just starting to thin out a bit...

Lacing a wheel isn't rocket science, but make sure it gets done right. Cuz if it isn't, I want to be there for that first ride.

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by PacMan

When we bought our house, the garage came with one bulb on the back wall and one outlet--for an entire garage!!

Luckily my dad is an EE and we ran 6 more outlets and hung three 48" flourescent lights from the rafters. It's like friggin daylight in there now. One of the best home improvement jobs I ever did.

One of the best jobs I did was put recessed in the kitchen which freed up 2 48" duals. I think I might put them in the garage.

Originally Posted by PacMan

Lacing a wheel isn't rocket science, but make sure it gets done right. Cuz if it isn't, I want to be there for that first ride.

I have Zinn's and have been reading up on the whole thing. I think I can do it, but it's just scary not having wheels until I'm done.

[nappyt]

Originally Posted by PacMan

When we bought our house, the garage came with one bulb on the back wall and one outlet--for an entire garage!!

Luckily my dad is an EE and we ran 6 more outlets and hung three 48" flourescent lights from the rafters. It's like friggin daylight in there now. One of the best home improvement jobs I ever did.

Same setup here. I just caved in since I have been tooling on the bike more now that I have been riding a few days a week. Outlets will need to wait for a weekend when I have time. Doing stuff on the free/cheap since the place is a rental.

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

One of the best jobs I did was put recessed in the kitchen which freed up 2 48" duals. I think I might put them in the garage.



I have Zinn's and have been reading up on the whole thing. I think I can do it, but it's just scary not having wheels until I'm done.

Jenson's has disc hubs for $20 or maybe someone on the board has extra's. I tossed a set of wheels just before I moved. bummer...

[bajamtnbkr]

Originally Posted by nappyt

*bump*

Anyone else free Saturday morning?

This would be a good ride for n00bs or folks that haven't been on a ride with anyone from SD chapter of STR yet.

Any chance you guys riding this coming saturday Dec1? I'm open to any suggestions.

[PacMan]

I have to work, so no riding for me.

[nappyt]

Originally Posted by bajamtnbkr

Any chance you guys riding this coming saturday Dec1? I'm open to any suggestions.

Yes, but not sure where yet. Might go explore Black Mountain in RB. If nothing comes together I'll just ride Sycamore.

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