Oh absolutely not...hell I don't even wash or tune my own bikes...I sit back with a beer and watch my bitch do it...I do have to clean my own house because I couldn't find anyone that would get it half as clean as me...loco said:
Why buy Chris King?
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The theory is even more stomach churning.MikeD said:
Admin edit: please direct your anger at other drivers while commuting home tonight.
You're just jealous that you didn't come up with the brilliant RRIC theory...it knocks you off your high horse every time you start spoutin off about what you like is good and what you don't like sucks...HAHAHAHA!Westy said:
Man...it's only 8:40 and I'm already on fire! hehehehe!
dh girlie said:
Sorry...not a problem...I will more than likely have to do that...I guess I'm in such a jolly mood cuz there were no traffic altercations that required road rage on my way in...
OH! and because I have a CK headset AND hubs!
I've owned 3 bikes since 1992 and replaced exactly *one* headset. I replaced it with some ~$20 Shimano thing (I think) and went on about my business.
I'd rather spend my money on gas getting to a ride.
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I'd rather spend my money on gas getting to a ride.
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Didn't Laura come up with the RRIC theory?dh girlie said:You're just jealous that you didn't come up with the brilliant RRIC theory...it knocks you off your high horse every time you start spoutin off about what you like is good and what you don't like sucks...HAHAHAHA!
Man...it's only 8:40 and I'm already on fire! hehehehe!
SkaredShtles said:I've owned 3 bikes since 1992 and replaced exactly *one* headset. I replaced it with some ~$20 Shimano thing (I think) and went on about my business.
I'd rather spend my money on gas getting to a ride.
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How are gas prices doing there? I saw gas yesterday for only $2.33...and the station was PACKED...hell I even got in line to top off my tank with a coupla gallons!
NO!!!! I did! Quit trying to get rid of me by goading me into searching for hours for proof that I was the originator of the famous RRIC theory...Laura does support the rric theory, though...Westy said:
Plagiarism is a serious crime.dh girlie said:
It's hoverin' right around $2.dh girlie said:How are gas prices doing there? I saw gas yesterday for only $2.33...and the station was PACKED...hell I even got in line to top off my tank with a coupla gallons!
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Westy said:
It's pretty sad the way DHG has commandeered the RRICT as her own.
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MikeD said:
Did you see the episode of the Chappelles show where he was the milk man...HAHAHAHA!
Good point, Dr. Science!MikeD said:
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I bought a Chris King once, and one of my friends laughed at me, and said that I should have just bought a Pig for $20. Well, the Chris King has never given me any problems...as for the Pig, same deal, never given him any problems...he was right! :mumble:
MikeD said:
That's one of my favorite skits...
Next time someone (besides me) says something bad about rum raisin (or any other flavor) ice cream, I'm going to regale them with the "Chris King Headset Theory" or the "Hope/Hayes Brake Theory." Or, rather, analogies.
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that's great...it's a good idea...I just used ice cream as an example to show how silly it was to get so worked up over someone elses choice in music...on that note...I hope narlus is reading this because I have some news for him...MikeD said:
I am going to see Social D TWO times in one week...doing a road trip with a friend next week to UC Davis to see em...and then going to a festival show on Friday to see em...
What's amazing is your math skills. How will a $90 headset cost me an extra $130??? Greasing my headset isnt' difficult, but I'd rather spend my maintenance time on other things that take more skill like building wheels.scurban said:
And anyone who has a King headset knows it doesn't go with the frame (except for that 1 inch one I sold with a frame because I didn't need that size). A King headset will last the a hardest rider 10 years and still keep going. Do the math and you'll see it's worth it. Beside the maintenance free aspect of it. The first time I bought one it was hard to justify. Once you own one you see the value.
But hey, if you are happy w/ FSA, ride it. I don't care if no one else buys King.
I haven't seen a gallon of gas for $1.91 in a few years in Southern California. Right now, the best price around my house is $2.25...the Inbred said:
There is no sound like that of a ck hub...man...not even a baby's laughter will warm my heart as much as the sound of a ck hub!slowSSer said:
dh girlie said:There is no sound like that of a ck hub...man...not even a baby's laughter will warm my heart as much as the sound of a ck hub!
I've started using 20 wt oil in my CK hubs and it makes the sound downright sexy, a much lower growling sound.
dh girlie said:There is no sound like that of a ck hub...man...not even a baby's laughter will warm my heart as much as the sound of a ck hub!
and the benefit is that hikers can hear you coming!
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edit: sorry to re-rail this post. gas prices? ice cream theory? jeebus.
I've modified My Nightrider Blowtorch into a groud effects lighting system. I can't see where I'm going at night but I look damn good running into things.MikeD said:
MikeD said:
Well, I work 50 sometimes 60 hour weeks, I am doing just fine financially, and I still don't think Chris kings are worth the money.
I press my own headsets, lace my own wheels, and wouldn't think of having some kid down at the shop touch my bike.
Then again richest people are always the cheapest.
I'm not rich yet, but I will be by the time I'm 30.
King's just aren't worth the money.
But you think a $69 Ti spindle is?scurban said:
It's only $69 for a Ti spindle? I thought they were a lot more than that, actually.
Oh, and a serious note on a King...it costs $100 and regardless of age, you can sell it for $50 EASY, $60-70 if you're willing to wait. Compared with a $20-50 headset that you can't really re-sell, you can get several frames' worth of riding with no maintenance at only a $50 max. cost to you in the end. Not too shabby. But if you don't have $100 up front, well, then the cheap ones work really well, too.
MD
Oh, and a serious note on a King...it costs $100 and regardless of age, you can sell it for $50 EASY, $60-70 if you're willing to wait. Compared with a $20-50 headset that you can't really re-sell, you can get several frames' worth of riding with no maintenance at only a $50 max. cost to you in the end. Not too shabby. But if you don't have $100 up front, well, then the cheap ones work really well, too.
MD
Hahahaha... Own3d!riderx said:
Man I've never paid more than 50 bucks for a brand new ck headset...I always got mine at interbike when they used to be at IB...