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Oh that's a nice track bike out of the box. I bet they don't sell many track bikes up in Buffalo. I smell winter deal. Seasonal bike shop wants to move inventory, even if they sell skis. I bet you can get some shit thrown in. You're doing them a favor at this time of year with a bike like that. My guess is they sell lots of MNT bikes. Regardless this is the time of year to grab a deal on a bike if the size is right. Goodluck and get a brake put on that Sputnik.

Word up. Glad to help. I see Buffalo. I bet you're getting a deal on last years model. Hey thanks for the propsing.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Check it out. I worked at 2 shops that carried Jamis. That's a good brand to buy. They make a nice frame but where you do well is with the parts package. Jamis offers really good value for the $ you spend. A comprable brand at the same price point will have lower quality parts throughout. So you pay for the name and frame with the competion. Jamis is good on the warranty end of shit as well. Smart buy.

So I was walking the lady to her office this morning and I found a bike. Needs a little help but that is no problem. Better yet the lady's brother needs a bike so there it is. An old Univerga like early 80's or late 70's with a taco'ed rear wheel and all done derailure. I can clear out some more clutter fixing this shit up. Nice. We were gonna buy him one to fix up but now we can save the $ for shipping to South America and couple of tools. This thing should last him a very long time. Anyone run across randon free bikes? I guess it helps I live in a college town.

I think it's cool considering the guy who started the thread has an anarchy symbol on his desk! Ha ha.

iloveboxcars Yo that is a crazy knife. Is your friend a super villian? Ha ha. That reminds me of the home shopping network shit when they have the super knife sets with all kinds of nutso fantasy weapons. Like D & D stuff. They call them bowie knives but there fucking short swords with spikes and shit. Like 25 of them for 120 bucks.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Ha ha ha that was good!

So you are saying you rode to meet them ?miles and then were doing 20 miles to somewhere only to return another 20 plus the ?miles home? If that is the case I think you stepped in on a ride with some experienced dudes. Ask your shop when they have an easy ride or where to find a group ride that is just doing miles at a moderate pace. Roll with them and learn how to stay in the draft and ride with a pack. Ask questions and don't feel stupid. People will respect you for recognizing the need for cooperation and safety. That's a good start 13 out of 20. Don't be discouraged. I got smoked my first group ride and I though I was in shape from doing the delivery thing at the time. Wrong! Ha ha. Right now I'd cry if I got dropped on the same ride. That's why I'm gonna go enjoy the temprature climbing to the mid 40's today.

Yeah it's few pages back.

Yo it's funny how some things should stay nice and clean and others should be messed up proving how down you are. Like sneakers. No one wants to have sneakers all fucked up. But having a crisp clean bag is the kiss of death ha ha. Fuck that I wish I could get the stains out of my Pac bag. Every once and a while I get some jackass throwing me dirty looks as if I'm faking it. In reality I have the nicer bike, bag and dispossition and can't be bothered but d00ds always try to out messenger me especially the un-messengers. Those doods are 7up the un-cola. I can see right through them.

whoiseuth: It's funny you say that. I was thinking of pulling mine out tomorrow morning. I suggest Craiglist. I have always found decent stuff that way. People always buy trainers find it boring and sell them. I got one for like $50. Nothing special but accomplishes the task. Yeah buy a cheap tire for the back wheel. You wreck nice tires on trainers cause they heat up way more than on the road. Good luck. Stay warm.

Ha Womphead got in there before me. Oooops! Ha ha. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sounds like someone has a case of the I don't know hows. Unless you are referring to all the super gangster rap rich kids who "hold it down" fresh style on the slopes dood. Ha ha. Now talk about a wack image scene. Snowboarding got confused somewhere along the way. Fools act like skiers with the fashion and money attitudes. But want to bring it a real and street. 50 foot cliff jump shit is gangster. I don't know why one has to act like 50 cent to back it up though.

Yeah I skated today and it was in the 30's. My pants fit too. Now we're supposed to get bad weather. I have a parking garage around the corner. I don't know how dry it will be though. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Ha ha ha ha. You guys named half my pants from back then! New Deal - mustard, red-orange and light green Blind - purple and dark green Oh man busted...! Yeah they were all boat sails too. HA HA! Pants talk!

Ha ha. The riser bars on a track bike is good for work. That was real big in Boston a long time ago and I never really saw couriers rock it when I did alley cats in other places at the time. You can stack two copy boxes no problem and they stay put. Can't do that with track drops. Road bars yes and bullhorns work good too. But I have to say you can really whip a track bike around with the extra leverage from the riser bar. Comfy too. Nice to change it up once and a while. But the aero wheel is just stupid. At that point you should be in a skinsuit and drip helmet. Not xxxl Carharts and 3 hooded sweatshirts. Ha ha. I have to say a rationally built bike that is practical and properly maintained always gets top marks in my book. Doesn't have to be all top shelf components either. Hey like Tony form New York says "you wear it like it's official" SO roll with what you got but... "Keep it official"

Ha Ha. I was making an impossible joke. Was funny on the tweeds last night. I may have missed the mark though. Ha!

Joker: Oh I forgot the trolly out here is really a LRV streetcar. I didn't even think of the SF trollies! Ha Ha. I also say bubbler. Anyway they are small and gettin a bike up in there is impossible (unless your Ed Templeton). Ha! skateboard joke. Cross thread humor. I amaze me. (Sarcasm) That is all.

Yo I can't believe this is still a running insult contest. womphead: you can have your opinion but part of letting other people have theirs is by not insulting them when they disagree. You also have to realize skateboarding is really big so big that a lot of people can earn a living at it whether or not they meet your "realness" criteria. You are starting to sound like a jealous toy. Just let it go. Otherwise post some Footy bra. Show us how it's done.

Wait...You said they got on a streetcar...like a trolly? They let you bring bikes on those? Not over here you have to save it for an actual subway car. I can count the number of times I took the train home with my bike. But then again I don't care about sporties or black label or pbr or schlitz or any of the other terrible messenger drinks. Ha. Excellent clown spotting Joker.

Yo I laughed when he's all "ed templeton I'm coming for your job!" The Gonz is the best. How can you say enough to do him justice? That motorcycle jump is so nasty.

Make your money quick and get a better job in the spring. If you hustle and are smart you can stack $ in the winter. Fuck the fashion show.

SO I was just over in another thread... http://www.12ozprophet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121922 I checked out the youtube link which was cool and ended up finding a robot that skates as well. Really cool. No impossibles but it's fun to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBIW7As0nxM&feature=related They got him doing jumps and flips on roller skates too. That's another video though.

You got another dudes eye. Haven't you been through enough shit already? Forget the drama and protect the good eye. Drink alone or not at all. Shit man. Eye transplant and you're fucking around with some shitbag halfwits. Dude wake-up call. Forget EVERYONE in your story. Make the best out of your life in stereoscopic vision. I guess except for the momma of your baby, unless she's trouble too. What do I know?

Bike shops like name brands. They have to move inventory on a seasonal basis. Skateboards get old quick like bike stuff so you go with what the people know. Can't have cash tied up on the shelf when you need to buy next seasons new bike lines and shit.