[CBJ]

Still so relieved my insurance will help with a new frame. Nice to have positive things like that pop up. I also got amazing service at the dealer. The Trek shop by me used to have the worst staff I have ever met in a bike shop both in the shop and the mechanic. Also trying to get the frame upgraded to the gen 4 which has so nice small upgrades especially the ability to change progressiveness of the shock.

 

[sunringlerider]

Done with harvest. Now just need to clean all the stuff up

Maybe I'll go for a ride sometime now. . .

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Darkness continues to spread, on the countdown to yule.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

 

[Pesqueeb]

Right on the ragged edge of freezing this morning. Better find the shoe covers for the ride in

 

[Sandwich]

Hey gang!
I want sleep! As JBP mentioned, it’s darker than a 15 yo’s diary out there. I am actually looking forward to the time change so it will at least be light in the morning.
Still interviewing folks. Can you believe some jerk is going to report to me? Wack

 

[rideit]

Ugh.

 

[jonKranked]

I had a funny idea... For my end of year performance self evaluation I'm going to copy and paste the lyrics to "take this job and shove it" into each text box.

 

[Full Trucker]

Still have yet to get my bike back together to see what all needs to be replaced. Off the top of my head the list is brake pads and rotors (which were new for the trip), chain, and left hip.

Oh, and...

 

[canadmos]

Woohoo, work and then ride night.

Its supposed to be over 20c here today, which coupled with the rain yesterday, should be a recipe for PRIME trails tonight.

Oh, and...

 

[Adventurous]

Another day trading my precious time in this life for money, all on the uncertain promise that I'll be able to use that money to fund a period of leisure later in life.

Not sure I'm entirely okay with this.

 

[I Are Baboon]

If your peanut butter of choice isn't the TEDDIE'S ALL NATURAL, then I don't know why the hell you even bother trying.

 

[Dirtrider]

morning all.

 

[Jozz]

and left hip.

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[Nick]

Another day trading my precious time in this life for money, all on the uncertain promise that I'll be able to use that money to fund a period of leisure later in life.

Not sure I'm entirely okay with this.

 

[Nick]

Slept amazing.
First real winter day forecasted here, let's see if it's a bust or it really sucks. I did NOT swap over to winter wheels yet, so I predict freezing rain and snow between me and everywhere I want to go. More likely to be just enough moisture to make AMAZING trail conditions for the following days. Woot!

Cheers.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

morning all.

Morning, how’s WNC holding up ?
Thinking I need to do a big stupid ride up there soon.

 

[Pesqueeb]

That's how it's going to be today, huh?

 

[jonKranked]

That's how it's going to be today, huh?

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[SkaredShtles]

I did NOT swap over to winter wheels yet

 

[gonefirefightin]

Today has officially been a year on the coast, I feel I have made lots of progress even with the sloth-like performance of the county.

 

[6thElement]

Freezing fog currently, DSO might not be getting much of a walk this morning and this afternoon.

 

[Nick]

Freezing fog currently, DSO might not be getting much of a walk this morning and this afternoon.

I can't even see the top of the mtn from here. stay safe! remember, in an emergency it's ok to eat the neighbors.

 

[slyfink]

Right on the ragged edge of freezing this morning. Better find the shoe covers for the ride in

you riding flats and regular shoes? or 'proper' cycling footwear? I find for the commutes, normal footwear and flats work best when it's cold. These Columbia boots have been good for me in the winter. decently warm, and work well with flat pedals.

 

[jonKranked]

Better find the shoe covers for the ride in

would not advise. get proper winter riding shoes. i went down this path, never looked back.

 

[Pesqueeb]

I did NOT swap over to winter wheels yet, so I predict freezing rain and snow between me and everywhere I want to go

 

[Pesqueeb]

you riding flats and regular shoes? or 'proper' cycling footwear? I find for the commutes, normal footwear and flats work best when it's cold. These Columbia boots have been good for me in the winter. decently warm, and work well with flat pedals.

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Egg beaters for life!

would not advice. get proper winter riding shoes. i went down this path, never looked back.

For reals though, shoe covers were great this morning, but weather was also totally decent except for the chill. Flats and some good boots are probably the way I'll go for winter commuting, when it arrives. I have a pretty nice but old pair of REI branded hiking boots that would probably be perfect, assuming they survived the move.

 

[jonKranked]

Egg beaters for life!


For reals though, shoe covers were great this morning, but weather was also totally decent except for the chill. Flats and some good boots are probably the way I'll go for winter commuting, when it arrives. I have a pretty nice but old pair of REI branded hiking boots that would probably be perfect, assuming they survived the move.

IME there is a very narrow window of conditions where I found shoe covers to be suitable. granted, that's also based on the climate in my region.

 

[Pesqueeb]

IME there is a very narrow window of conditions where I found shoe covers to be suitable. granted, that's also based on the climate in my region.

For sure. I can't imagine they work great in wet/humid climates, but they aren't actually too bad around here as long as it's not raining.

 

[jonKranked]

For sure. I can't imagine they work great in wet/humid climates, but they aren't actually too bad around here as long as it's not raining.

humidity drops pretty low here in the colder months.

 

[eric strt6]

That's how it's going to be today, huh?

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Welcome to my world

 

[eric strt6]

Nothing like transporting a 400 pound+ human at 0500

One more transport at noon to go

 

[slyfink]

Egg beaters for life!

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Egg beaters for scrap metal.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Egg beaters for scrap metal.

 

[Banshee_Rider@73]

Off to our warehouse in Hell Paso to check some racks before they get imported

 

[gonefirefightin]

Off to our warehouse in Hell Paso to check some racks before they get imported
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Must be off Trevino then?

 

[Full Trucker]

check some racks

 

[Banshee_Rider@73]

Not going to Hooters nor Twin Peaks (unfortunately)

 

[Full Trucker]

@Pesqueeb, I have the same boots that @slyfink posted for fatbiking and can confirm that they're warm, comfy, and work well with flat pedals. If you decide to stick to 'proper' cycling shoes for commuting in the winter, then I whole-heartedly agree with @jonKranked's opinion that shoe covers are for suckers and actual winter shoes are what you want. After years of doing the shoe cover thing I finally got a pair of winter shoes and won't ever be going back.