addictivepersona
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Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
no, i didn't (a mod merged it into a previous post of mine, so the time stamp was inaccurate :/)
beagleboy
Bluelighter
So, I managed to source the looseness in my rear suspension on my 05' Jamis. It was a bushing. The fireman that I bought the frame off of said that he had replaced the bushings prior to selling it to me. And......,so I managed to locate some aftermarket replacement bushings because Jamis customer service is sheeit in Florida.
I have been trying to "mock up" a design for the sheets of plywood I scrounged outta' the trash to make a bicycle jump with. I cant really decide whether I will be NDTITL while I jump. I have Medical insurance, but a physical injury would set my current training back.
I think it would be fun to launch some random stuff from the ramp and into my back yard.
I have been trying to "mock up" a design for the sheets of plywood I scrounged outta' the trash to make a bicycle jump with. I cant really decide whether I will be NDTITL while I jump. I have Medical insurance, but a physical injury would set my current training back.
I think it would be fun to launch some random stuff from the ramp and into my back yard.
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
beaglez...WTF n****a?! dude it crossed my mind to find you for xmas, cuz figured if you were in FL you were solo, like me. but just assumed you'd been up north... ANYWAY this ramp thing.. what kind of sheets do you have? are you honestly ok w/ doing the build on your property?(is that psycho pitt of that crazy-lady still an issue in the backyard?) I'm sure i mentioned this last time i was there and this idea came up, but...i have experience here (fuck, i was THE driving force behind my hometown's sk8park's inception, and a good part of its design). And i'm actively seeking a new bmx right now. if you're serious about putting a ramp up plz, PLZ bring me on board bro!
/and jesus christ do not play around w/ unfamiliar ramps + ndtitl, very few ppl i've ever met have the innate skills to safely do that. for you or me it's stupid wrecklessness
(edit: are you talking about setting it up going over that fence, like from the driveway to backyard? your driveway SUCKS for that and the street is narrow. If the mexicans across the st don't mind starting in their driveway, and we smooth/tamp your driveway, there is potential tho. Otherwise the build really should be something portable that can go into the street (w/o the mexican's driveway, the only appropriate spot for gaining speed is str8 down the street. There's no practical way to bank 90deg from the street to the driveway IMO.)
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Shimmer.Fade
Bluelighter
I wouldn't use WD40 or grease on your chain. Then kind of lube you should use depends on the conditions that you ride in (Wet for wet, dry for dry or keeping pants clean). In the winter I wipe down and re-lube my chain every 2 or 3 rides depending on how wet it is. Wiping off excess lube at the end is also important in keeping dirt from sticking.
For lubing components a dry, teflon based lube works good.
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
admission: i have *never* ever lubed a chain. I just buy a new one when i think it's about ready, or will build one from scrap link-pieces lol (don't toss until they're quite worn - this has bitten me in the ass very very bad once, during a sprint, did a full-on tumble when stand-up sprint pressure snapped it and on bmx-style i've slammed my knees on the stem more than once w/ breaking chains ;P)
but yeah, every 2-3 rides? damn! my current chain has gotten the better part of 1k mi on it the past 6mo, perhaps more, no lube no link swaps!
am going to get back into bmx very very soon, am checking out the market right nao actually. WILL be rocking a half-link setup on this one ;PP
/OH, and on that note, i'm in the middle of stringing along a seller i have strong reason to believe is a thief/reseller; i'm waiting to hear back if he can hook up "10 bmx-style bikes" for me right now. Haven't decided the end game here yet, but if he doesn't see through it i promise something entertaining!
and on bmx-style i've slammed my knees on the stem more than once w/ breaking chains ;P)but yeah, every 2-3 rides? damn! my current chain has gotten the better part of 1k mi on it the past 6mo, perhaps more, no lube no link swaps!
am going to get back into bmx very very soon, am checking out the market right nao actually. WILL be rocking a half-link setup on this one ;PP
/OH, and on that note, i'm in the middle of stringing along a seller i have strong reason to believe is a thief/reseller; i'm waiting to hear back if he can hook up "10 bmx-style bikes" for me right now. Haven't decided the end game here yet, but if he doesn't see through it i promise something entertaining!
Shimmer.Fade
Bluelighter
If I see rust, or it is making more noise than normal I lube it. That is usually after 2 or 3 rides for me in winter...it is quite wet here.
modern buddha
Bluelighter
Cycling in cold weather (-18ºC to 0ºF)
Hello,
I'm an avid cyclist and love to bike all year round when possible.
In a few days I will have to venture out when the temperature will drop to -18ºC/ 0º F for a low not including windchill. The trip length is around 25-30km/15-19 miles which is going to take 3-4 hours in the evening.
I take 15-20mg of Dexedrine daily and was wondering if increased sweating caused by Dexedrine will cause me to be colder than normal. Also I have a hard time keeping my hands warm even with good gloves around this temp for longer than an hour. There is a chance I will need to take 1mg clonazepam some point during the ride as well.
Some tips here would be appreciated.
O C 9
Hello,
I'm an avid cyclist and love to bike all year round when possible.
In a few days I will have to venture out when the temperature will drop to -18ºC/ 0º F for a low not including windchill. The trip length is around 25-30km/15-19 miles which is going to take 3-4 hours in the evening.
I take 15-20mg of Dexedrine daily and was wondering if increased sweating caused by Dexedrine will cause me to be colder than normal. Also I have a hard time keeping my hands warm even with good gloves around this temp for longer than an hour. There is a chance I will need to take 1mg clonazepam some point during the ride as well.
Some tips here would be appreciated.
O C 9
addictivepersona
Bluelight Crew
How a 20 mile trip is going to take you 3-4 hours is perplexing, but aside from that: Buy some hand warmers to put in your gloves, don't do drugs while cycling (especially at night!), and the extra sweating will probably make you colder than normal.
The reason it would take 3-4 hours is because I'd stop a few times to smoke a joint for your info.
modern buddha
Bluelighter
Please don't bike and do drugs, especially at night.
Getting hit by a car sucks monkey tail. Use precautions when you go out in the frigid cold. It has a tendency to sneak up on you because you're sweating and don't realize it.
Also, please please please, since it's cold I know there isn't much sunlight; make sure you put a vest on that reflects. You can get it at any outdoor store for between $3-$10.
On another note, merging with cyclists mega thread!
Getting hit by a car sucks monkey tail. Use precautions when you go out in the frigid cold. It has a tendency to sneak up on you because you're sweating and don't realize it.
Also, please please please, since it's cold I know there isn't much sunlight; make sure you put a vest on that reflects. You can get it at any outdoor store for between $3-$10.
On another note, merging with cyclists mega thread!
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
unsure what type of tips you're expecting?
- wear gloves
- be safe riding at night; especially if it's a temperature you dislike; especially if you're going to be on speed, benzo's, and taking pot breaks (NTTAWWT!)
ta-da.
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
the next time my generic tennis shoes make me feel old going for a run; next time i throw on the 'running shorts', despite what today's kids may think; whenever i scare neighbors' cats off my lawn. I will think of this quote, and feel young/cool again :D
Well, I'm back from my ride, too bad I didn't get your advice until after I ventured out.
The first hour wasn't too bad really, then once the winds increased and temp dropped my hands and feet were in a fair amount of pain and the hand warmers helped a bit. The clonazepam and indica strain bud helped numb the pain a bit but also slowed us down considerably, so we took dex to counter although it didn't help much.
At the worst of it me and my friend were battling around -26 °C/ -14 °F windchill. Total duration outside 4-5 hours.
At one point I was worried about my friend because he said he did not have enough energy to move on so I had to carry his bike for some of the way, then somehow he recovered although
he wore only thin gloves so his hands hurt terribly bad so I shared warmers with him. Once he started hallucination thinking light poles were people, we veered off the trail and rode around for another half hour looking for the right bus stop.
We were fine in the end but in the future I will shorten my rides if the conditions are this severe.
The first hour wasn't too bad really, then once the winds increased and temp dropped my hands and feet were in a fair amount of pain and the hand warmers helped a bit. The clonazepam and indica strain bud helped numb the pain a bit but also slowed us down considerably, so we took dex to counter although it didn't help much.
At the worst of it me and my friend were battling around -26 °C/ -14 °F windchill. Total duration outside 4-5 hours.
At one point I was worried about my friend because he said he did not have enough energy to move on so I had to carry his bike for some of the way, then somehow he recovered although
he wore only thin gloves so his hands hurt terribly bad so I shared warmers with him. Once he started hallucination thinking light poles were people, we veered off the trail and rode around for another half hour looking for the right bus stop.
We were fine in the end but in the future I will shorten my rides if the conditions are this severe.
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Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
lol.
iirc, it has to be a thread to get best-of nominations, but if specific posts count, well...that^.
/am glad you survived, my friend :]
iirc, it has to be a thread to get best-of nominations, but if specific posts count, well...that^.
/am glad you survived, my friend :]
beagleboy
Bluelighter
this
I made these for use acrtoss Ontario Lake in Oswego.
If you're interested I can send u plans on how to make them yourself:
beagleboy
Bluelighter
^you ride w/ a girl/girlfriend, right?
How did you get around in the winter months yo'?
How did you get around in the winter months yo'?