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jtodd_fl · 09-30-2016, 11:02 AM

Well, I was trying not to be a thread derailleur, because this could become a long chain of puns.

bimmette · 09-30-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Well, I was trying not to be a thread derailleur, because this could become a long chain of puns.

Eventually we will cycle through the same ones again. We should stop. Not that Tonka will be shocked we did this to his thread haha

jtodd_fl · 09-30-2016, 11:04 AM

True, we don't want the puns to just be retreads!

bimmette · 09-30-2016, 12:15 PM

Ok I literally got pumped up and back on my bike!!! Feels good!

PoorLurker · 09-30-2016, 06:54 PM

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Psh I could ride circles around you if we do this.

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

I dunno... I may be able to tire you out.

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Ok I could get pumped up enough to keep going.

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You should tread lightly when using the word "pumped".

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I know but I figured you can handle it.

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Well, I was trying not to be a thread derailleur, because this could become a long chain of puns.

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Eventually we will cycle through the same ones again. We should stop. Not that Tonka will be shocked we did this to his thread haha

Wow... I think I just witnessed verbal intercourse.

bimmette · 09-30-2016, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Psh I could ride circles around you if we do this.

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

I dunno... I may be able to tire you out.

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Ok I could get pumped up enough to keep going.

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

You should tread lightly when using the word "pumped".

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Originally Posted by bimmette

I know but I figured you can handle it.

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Well, I was trying not to be a thread derailleur, because this could become a long chain of puns.

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Eventually we will cycle through the same ones again. We should stop. Not that Tonka will be shocked we did this to his thread haha

Wow... I think I just witnessed verbal intercourse.

Hahaha nah just another awesome pun war

And then I actually went bike riding!

PoorLurker · 09-30-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Hahaha nah just another awesome pun war

And then I actually went bike riding!

Did he PM you to tell us that because he was afraid his wife would see his extra marital vernacular intercourse?

jtodd_fl · 09-30-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

Wow... I think I just witnessed verbal intercourse.

Hahaha nah just another awesome pun war

And then I actually went bike riding!

Oh, well. It was good for me

Mr Tonka · 09-30-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

I am enjoying the pedals. Don't have much to compare them to in terms of being clipped in.

How do you like them compared to flats? You running a WTB saddle?

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Eventually we will cycle through the same ones again. We should stop. Not that Tonka will be shocked we did this to his thread haha

This isn't my thread.

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Ok I literally got pumped up and back on my bike!!! Feels good!

You have a folding bike? And custom labeled Nikes?

PoorLurker · 09-30-2016, 09:22 PM

Honestly - I am much more of a flat pedal kind of guy.

Five Tens and flat pedals never gave me any issue.

Local Bike Shop kid was telling me that he was a flat person too. Then, one day while he was riding with Brian Lopes, Lopes told him that the next thing he needed to do to be fast was to clip in. He clipped in and I gave in as well.

I guess I was too accustomed to putting out a foot moto style or tripoding down steep nasty loose terrain to ever really take a digger with flats but now clipped in it's a different story. I like to believe that it is making me a better rider because I cannot put feet out.

jtodd_fl · 09-30-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

You have a folding bike? And custom labeled Nikes?

Hey. I have a pair of custom NikeIDs too. Hehe. But not a folding bike.

08njSTEP · 09-30-2016, 09:31 PM

Took me awhile to embrace being clipped in, now I can't imagine any other way. I went from shimano to crank bros and like the egg beaters a lot more. I run candy so a small platform. Much better in spring time mud than SPD.

Be 1 with the bike to be fast.

bimmette · 09-30-2016, 09:49 PM

Oh shit, my apologies to the OP!

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Mr Tonka · 09-30-2016, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

Honestly - I am much more of a flat pedal kind of guy.

Five Tens and flat pedals never gave me any issue.

Local Bike Shop kid was telling me that he was a flat person too. Then, one day while he was riding with Brian Lopes, Lopes told him that the next thing he needed to do to be fast was to clip in. He clipped in and I gave in as well.

I guess I was too accustomed to putting out a foot moto style or tripoding down steep nasty loose terrain to ever really take a digger with flats but now clipped in it's a different story. I like to believe that it is making me a better rider because I cannot put feet out.

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Originally Posted by 08njSTEP

Took me awhile to embrace being clipped in, now I can't imagine any other way. I went from shimano to crank bros and like the egg beaters a lot more. I run candy so a small platform. Much better in spring time mud than SPD.

Be 1 with the bike to be fast.

I started life being clipped in to mtbs. I never worried about hitting jumps before, but with a little extra time under my belt, i'm worried about being able to bail if i need to. So i switched from SPD (for life) to Time, to the pictured CB mallets. I hit some slick stuff with the back end while peddling though a turn and my foot popped out and caught myself before going down. So i think i may have found the happy medium.

Headed to Santos tomorrow morning. Going solo because my friend suck. So i'm just gong to be chill and get familiar with the place. They have a lot of free riding stuff there, drops, jumps, pump sections, etc...

Mr Tonka · 09-30-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Oh shit, my apologies to the OP!

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ITT, we learn that bimmette thinks all threads are mine.

jtodd_fl · 10-01-2016, 06:36 AM

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Oh shit, my apologies to the OP!

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ITT, we learn that bimmette thinks all threads are mine.

Also that bimmette and I have startlingly similar taste in shoes. Haha. And that I cannot take pictures to save my life. Behind the reflective stripes, it does say "Todd".

PoorLurker · 10-01-2016, 10:04 AM

Did not "picture" jtodd_fl as one who has tattoos nor very silky smooth legs.

jtodd_fl · 10-01-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

Did not "picture" jtodd_fl as one who has tattoos nor very silky smooth legs.

I am a man of contradictions. Also, legs are only silky from dress sock lines down. 20 plus years of dress socks will do that

PoorLurker · 10-01-2016, 11:49 AM

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I am a man of contradictions. Also, legs are only silky from dress sock lines down. 20 plus years of dress socks will do that

You have nice feet

jtodd_fl · 10-01-2016, 11:50 AM

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I am a man of contradictions. Also, legs are only silky from dress sock lines down. 20 plus years of dress socks will do that

You have nice feet

Oh sweet baby Jesus. Is that Aatish Is he sending you nudes again. Ok.... my legs look nothing like that!

08njSTEP · 10-01-2016, 09:40 PM

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Also that bimmette and I have startlingly similar taste in shoes. Haha. And that I cannot take pictures to save my life. Behind the reflective stripes, it does say "Todd".

Hey, your shoes are untied.

McBride · 10-10-2016, 10:39 AM

Would love a nomad. Although I am really liking the look of the new slash 29er. Just as good on the downs but I imagine will climb a bit better.

I'm another person on flats and 5.10s.

I use speedplays on the road bike but I've not been tempted to try clips on the mtb yet. I enjoy exploring and hiking up sections which is much easier without clips stuck under my feet

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