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Diablo de Acero started a thread Michelle Holzapfel Amazing Wood Artist in VSalon HandMade Gallery (non-cycling)

I just watched season 8 of Craft In America. Michelle Hollzapfel was one of the amazing artist featured. She and her husband have a studio in Vermont...

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Mabouya replied to a thread OK, so birds in The OT

Sunflower seeds work best at my place too. They totally ignore millet. As far as squirrels go, about 6 months ago I bit the bullet and bought two...

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mg2ride replied to a thread OK, so birds in The OT

Habitat is great but if you want to see them you have to feed them. My wife and her family are birders. Her parents have a family small yard but...

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rwsaunders replied to a thread OK, so birds in The OT

A mix of black and stripped sunflower seed for my feathered friends, suet for the woodpeckers, nuthatches and chickadees and .177 steel shot for the...

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bironi replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

Thank you for the recommendations. I should have mentioned a few specifics: I ride year round in the wet PNW. I ride a fixed gear with 1/8th inch...

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1 Hour Ago

MisterDangerPants replied to a thread Automobiles in The Art of Wardrobe

Been lurking around here and generally just check out this and the watch thread (my favorites). :bigsmile: Anyway, I picked up this 2007 MINI...

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1 Hour Ago

j44ke replied to a thread OK, so birds in The OT

Good point. Down in Norfolk VA where my dad lives, he runs a dripper year 'round. Up here that's a good way to freeze your hose bib. We had a piece...

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1 Hour Ago

darkmother replied to a thread Merlin Ti. in VSalon Cycling Gallery

Looks like a good idea to me. Let us know what you think about the pairing. Does that Merlin have a 1" headtube, or did you have to...

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1 Hour Ago

Lionel replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

No need for a tool replace at 5000km or less.

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j44ke replied to a thread The Joke Thread in The OT

My wife's favorite (2 part) joke as told to her by Jimmy Dale Gilmore (who is a really nice person btw.) > Buddhist monk stops at a hotdog...

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j44ke replied to a thread Phil Spector is dead. in The OT

Agreed. Thread done.

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2 Hours Ago

WillT. replied to a thread Spooky Stuff in VSalon Cycling Gallery

Jacob, I can't believe your purple Skeletor hasn't sold yet. That purple ano is so sweet. I've been putting a good handful of miles on my lately....

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WillT. replied to a thread Velocipede Salon Member Rides - January 11 - January 17 2021 in General Discussion

Cold and windy today, but it was nice to get off the trainer and outside for a couple hours.

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theflashunc replied to a thread Phil Spector is dead. in The OT

Murderer. Doesn't matter how good the Wall of Sound was, he put a gun in Lana Clarkson's mouth and pulled the trigger.

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2 Hours Ago

j44ke replied to a thread 2021 Road Racing Thread - Spoilers Included in General Discussion

Okay, I didn't know that in cycling professional women were not licensed professional women. Is France the first to issue pro licenses to women...

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ColonelJLloyd replied to a thread Phil Spector is dead. in The OT

Really big fan of his work. By most accounts he was a terrible human in many respects. Unfortunately, not a rare duality.

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nick k replied to a thread Velocipede Salon Member Rides - January 11 - January 17 2021 in General Discussion

I wish I was done. Not nearly done... 49747DAF-1E82-47ED-AD02-A62ECBAAA5E6 by niko suave, on Flickr

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rwsaunders replied to a thread The Joke Thread in The OT

A proctologist finally decided to retire and he made the announcement to his colleagues one evening, over a drink. When asked what he planned to do...

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Mark Walberg replied to a thread The Joke Thread in The OT

One from my Mother in Law: Husband Store A store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City , where a woman may go to choose a...

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gridno27 replied to a thread Lugged Aluminum whippets: Vitus, ALAN, Guerciotti in VSalon Cycling Gallery

and an other as a not finished WIP - a 1983 La Redoute-Motobecane C7 (i.e. Duralinox Vitus 979 sold in France as C7, in US as Prolight ...)

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Mark Walberg replied to a thread The Joke Thread in The OT

Trump: Siri, how many miles did I ran today? Siri: Sending missiles to Iran today.

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5 Hours Ago

thollandpe replied to a poll Covid19 in The OT

Best of luck for you and yours, Thomas.

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sk_tle replied to a poll Covid19 in The OT

Thanks right now only fever that comes and go and a bit of cough. It looks more like those kind of seasonnal sickness we get from times to times in...

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5 Hours Ago

Lionel replied to a thread Thinking about a FS 29er in General Discussion

Looks pretty mean !

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hugh replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

Park CC 3.2. Lube with NFS. Replace chain (shimano 105 level) at 0.75% 'stretch' which is normally 7000km. Replace cassette after 3 chains.

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Sascha Roszak replied to a thread Merlin Ti. in VSalon Cycling Gallery

I’m looking forward to seeing how these steel (Columbus SL) forks go on my Extralight...

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AngryScientist started a thread Inauguration Party Ideas in Cooks - Epicureans - Toque-istas

What are the fellow salon kitchen masterminds cooking up for inauguration day? looks like the ceremony is at noon, so some day drinking and...

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gridno27 replied to a thread Lugged Aluminum whippets: Vitus, ALAN, Guerciotti in VSalon Cycling Gallery

here my other 979 MK I - SEM France-Loire labeled

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5 Hours Ago

sk_tle replied to a thread Fat tire lust in Mountain Bikes

Forget about rim brakes. You need rims of at least 30mm internal width for these kind of tires (I was using 50mm ones) and you will never find rims...

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AntLockyer replied to a thread 4 years to get fit in General Discussion

I used to cycle commute 4 or 5 days a week. That was a 30 mile round trip. Now its 150 miles and I only work 2 days. Not sure I could manage it,...

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BBB replied to a thread 2020 Political Chatter in The OT

I downgraded someone? Sounds like he deserved it...

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Gummee replied to a thread 4 years to get fit in General Discussion

Doesn't quite apply at the moment, but one way to 'find' more time is to ride back and forth to work. Does a few things: you get there in a...

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chasea replied to a thread Thinking about a FS 29er in General Discussion

S6 Stumpy Evo Factory 38 170mm XTR / Code RSC Traverse SL Cushcore Prob gonna put an X2 on here when I get get one.

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SlowPokePete replied to a thread Velocipede Salon Member Rides - January 11 - January 17 2021 in General Discussion

January 17, 2021 by SPP™ SlowPokePete, on Flickr January 17, 2021 by SPP™ SlowPokePete, on Flickr January 17, 2021 by SPP™ SlowPokePete, on...

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6 Hours Ago

mjbabcock replied to a thread Coconino Cycles in Smoked Out

Saw a light blue singlespeed bike of yours today in Bellingham, WA. They are rare up here. Beautiful!

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progetto replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

Ruler doesn't work, the rollers and pins are what wear, plates only minimally.

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false_aesthetic replied to a thread Coconino Cycles in Smoked Out

Damn Steve! You're still swoll!

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Will Neide replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

I don't bother checking until I start to notice a difference in shifting. Then I usually use a ruler. I just keep it clean and lubed (NFS only).

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7 Hours Ago

colker replied to a thread 2020 Political Chatter in The OT

Some orange but on the side of beauty. Lydon and Ginger Baker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq7JSic1DtM

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colker replied to a thread 2020 Political Chatter in The OT

Love to read the CV of these Far Right guys at the top of the administration. And all that financed by taxpayers.

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claritycycler replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

Very good article, thanks.

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vertical_doug replied to a thread Velocipede Salon Member Rides - January 11 - January 17 2021 in General Discussion

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Bob Ross replied to a thread 2020 Political Chatter in The OT

Thread Drift: My high school had "The Coke Bottle Kid" ...I sometimes wonder if the poor guy ever escaped that stigma.

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9 Hours Ago

ides1056 replied to a thread 2020 Political Chatter in The OT

A classmate of my brother's when he was in boarding school was caught shagging his pillow, earning the moniker "Pillow Man" for the rest of his...

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9 Hours Ago

bigbill replied to a thread 2020 Political Chatter in The OT

He was also a crack addict and alcoholic, and downgraded by the BBB and sued for false claims in CA. He's so much more than a pillow guy.

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9 Hours Ago

bigbill replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

Inside caliper, preferably a digital version. Put it in the right number of links and dial it tight. Seems like a go/no go. I've got one, the...

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9 Hours Ago

bigbill replied to a thread Shimano RS785 caliper issue in VSalon Pro-Bicycle Tech

Thanks for the good advice. I have some new pads arriving tomorrow, I'll try the different solutions to free up the caliper. I still have air in my...

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rwsaunders replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

That’s what Campag states on their tech document, but perhaps someone can chime in...see page 7. ...

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9 Hours Ago

colker started a thread Phil Spector is dead. in The OT

Crazy. Genius. Murderer? Brian Wilson went nuts listenning to Be My Baby for the first time. From Beatles to Ramones, Spector took pop/rock music...

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9 Hours Ago

Chik replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

I've read that Campag chains cannot be checked with one of the tools and something about using calipers. Could someone please explain this in plain...

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9 Hours Ago

Saab2000 replied to a thread The Joke Thread in The OT

Randy walked me safely through the only time I have ever operated an actual firearm. It was a memorable and good experience! Gone too soon Randy!

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Too Tall replied to a thread Craftmanship.net in VSalon HandMade Gallery (non-cycling)

That's compelling. I never knew or even thought about Oboe reeds. I played bassoon for a long time and as is said it consumes more time than...

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ides1056 replied to a thread Craftmanship.net in VSalon HandMade Gallery (non-cycling)

good read

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DBordewisch replied to a thread Here's an easy recommendation in General Discussion

Concur with the above use the Park CC-4 daily in the shop. I have the newer Shimano for home use. Both work well.

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steve garro replied to a thread Coconino Cycles in Smoked Out

Let's do it while I'm here, 3rd strike and I'm out !!! - Garro.

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Todd Amunrud replied to a thread The Joke Thread in The OT

I don’t remember jokes well, but the pediatrician who taught me circumcisions had this one that stuck. A pediatrician and a plastic surgeon,...

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holliscx replied to a thread Fat tire lust in Mountain Bikes

Not single track. What I call fire roads probably the same that you ride. I would probably seek out more single track but that would never constitute...

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