This is NOT the greatest blog in the world, no. This is just a tribute!

[stb222]

Had a mild scare earlier this week - been coughing/wheezing for a few weeks now since the flu a month ago. Finally went to the doc and he listened to my lungs - definite congestion. Ordered an xray and suspected the possibility of walking (riding?) pneumonia. Of course a cough and chest xray always elicits something even more frightening. Anywho, a day later get the call - chest xray is clear - nothing to worry about. Doc gave me a 6 day course of prednisone to try to reduce lung inflammation - doesn't seem to be helping much yet but will see. Seems to be slowing me down on the road bike, hope it clears soon.

And today had some "fun" - got coal rolled twice by the same guy. Heading east on Amwell in the center of Hillsborough and stop at the light by the post office. Upon turning green, an older green pickup with bed cab blows by with a minor coal roll. But I catch up and pass him in the line waiting for the light at 206. Apparently this really got his goat, because when he pulled out across 206 by me, smoke was billowing.

PS house back on the market and seems to be heating up around here. Already a few appts and open house tomorrow. Hopefully some sucker buys this dump!

Glad you aren't dying.

You get coal rolled very often. Ar you like riding in the middle of the lane or something?

Why no six mile today?

 

[jklett]

I think that's the same prick that got me a couple of times. Older green pickup. I'm going to start riding with a brick in the other bottle cage.

 

[serviceguy]

I think that's the same prick that got me a couple of times. Older green pickup. I'm going to start riding with a brick in the other bottle cage.

A brick? For an older green pickup truck? I think a gun would more likely get his attention!

 

[stb222]

So more news today. Stopped at Halters to get the raceface seatpost on the horsethief. Also wanted to see how easy to get a bike in wifey's new Forester. We don't have it yet but the dealer gave us a base model loaner so we could ditch the rental. Fits easily

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Then the real news - took a rocket ship for a test drive in Halters lot and dirt behind - wow!

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Pulled the trigger - should be here in 2 weeks!

Is that a 5010, Hightower or blur? All the bikes look the damn same

 

[Norm]

I think it's a Blur.

 

[Magic]

All the bikes look the damn same

The only thing that's been bothering me about SC. Can't tell what god damn bike someone has anymore. Looks Blur-ish. Do want.

 

[stb222]

Blur. Already have a black bike so getting the purty bright orange. Wonder if wifey will notice?

Glad you are graduating from your beginner bikes. Kudos!

 

[thegock]

Also wanted to see how easy to get a bike in wifey's new Forester. We don't have it yet but the dealer gave us a base model loaner so we could ditch the rental. Fits easily

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PRO TIP:. Back wheel first.

 

[Victor I]

So more news today. Stopped at Halters to get the raceface seatpost on the horsethief. Also wanted to see how easy to get a bike in wifey's new Forester. We don't have it yet but the dealer gave us a base model loaner so we could ditch the rental. Fits easily

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Then the real news - took a rocket ship for a test drive in Halters lot and dirt behind - wow!

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Pulled the trigger - should be here in 2 weeks!

I’m a trail bike/all mountain rider and even I want a Blur. Tried one out at Ringwood Jorba fest and was my favorite out of approximately 15 bikes that I tried. Floats over everything. Great choice. Congrats.

 

[Juggernaut]

Your poor Florida buddy’s getting dropped for sure.

 

[stb222]

So the real question is if you will run flats on the blur.?

 

[stb222]

Of course!

Clips belong on that bike, try them and thank me later

 

[MadisonDan]

New bike day - woooo! Can't wait for first spin tomorrow

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As an aside, today I think I set a PR for most miles over 3 consecutive day period - 161.5 miles

liked for matchy matchy pedals

 

[MadisonDan]

Kona plastic

hmmmmmm...

 

[stb222]

Seriously though, why no clipless on this bike!

 

[Roadie]

New bike day - woooo! Can't wait for first spin tomorrow

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As an aside, today I think I set a PR for most miles over 3 consecutive day period - 161.5 miles

Good luck with the new rig! I just noticed your bike picks always seem to be drive train in. On purpose?.

 

[MadisonDan]

Kona plastic

 

[xc62701]

That bike would be right at home in Allamuchy...

 

[stb222]

That bike would be right at home in Allamuchy...

he bought it for 6 mile...

 

[MadisonDan]

That bike would be right at home in Allamuchy...

he bought it for 6 mile...

same thing