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Endo Vs. Carbon
In what may be karmic retribution for killing a
slow moving pigeon yesterday and getting yelled at by a ped today, I took an endo (more a side-o) about 25 miles into a ride today. After brushing myself off, I pulled out the multi-tool and straightened out the stem and gave the bike a visual once over. It looks OK except for maybe a mis-alligned rear derailleur. It shifts fine though. I've always been a little nervous about carbon forks and frames, fearing a failure at high speeds. Is there anything I should/can do to ensure the integrity of the bike at this point? TIA. --- k e i t h a l e x a n d e r http://www.modernamerican.com http://www.nootrope.net aim: nootrope9 /blog - - e n d t r a n s m i s s i o n - - |
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Dude,
If you crashed on a solo training ride, you're a goddamn goofball and a danger to any group ride. You're one of those people who brings a multi-tool on your training rides? So tell me - what bolts on your bike come loose on a training ride that you couldn't tighten before you left your house or do you use it exclusively to fix your bike on the road after you crash every week? Magilla Keith Alexander® wrote: In what may be karmic retribution for killing a slow moving pigeon yesterday and getting yelled at by a ped today, I took an endo (more a side-o) about 25 miles into a ride today. After brushing myself off, I pulled out the multi-tool and straightened out the stem and gave the bike a visual once over. It looks OK except for maybe a mis-alligned rear derailleur. It shifts fine though. I've always been a little nervous about carbon forks and frames, fearing a failure at high speeds. Is there anything I should/can do to ensure the integrity of the bike at this point? TIA. --- k e i t h a l e x a n d e r http://www.modernamerican.com http://www.nootrope.net aim: nootrope9 /blog - - e n d t r a n s m i s s i o n - - |
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Dude,
If you crashed on a solo training ride, you're a goddamn goofball and a danger to any group ride. You're one of those people who brings a multi-tool on your training rides? So tell me - what bolts on your bike come loose on a training ride that you couldn't tighten before you left your house or do you use it exclusively to fix your bike on the road after you crash every week? Magilla Keith Alexander® wrote: In what may be karmic retribution for killing a slow moving pigeon yesterday and getting yelled at by a ped today, I took an endo (more a side-o) about 25 miles into a ride today. After brushing myself off, I pulled out the multi-tool and straightened out the stem and gave the bike a visual once over. It looks OK except for maybe a mis-alligned rear derailleur. It shifts fine though. I've always been a little nervous about carbon forks and frames, fearing a failure at high speeds. Is there anything I should/can do to ensure the integrity of the bike at this point? TIA. --- k e i t h a l e x a n d e r http://www.modernamerican.com http://www.nootrope.net aim: nootrope9 /blog - - e n d t r a n s m i s s i o n - - |
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On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:08:45 -0500, MagillaGorilla
wrote: If you crashed on a solo training ride, you're a goddamn goofball and a danger to any group ride. *** Nah. I was a goofball climbing a really broken up and steep hill in a dark anddeserted park. Hit a deepass crater that was buried under leaves. But I'm OK. I know you were worried. I love you for that. You're one of those people who brings a multi-tool on your training rides? *** I look at it more as "it's in the seat pack." I don't really "bring it along." And, see, it's a new bike and I'm still tweeking it to see what feels best. Nice try though. Can't you do better? So tell me - what bolts on your bike come loose on a training ride that you couldn't tighten before you left your house or do you use it exclusively to fix your bike on the road after you crash every week? *** First "crash." I only tighten the bolts in my neck before rides. --- k e i t h a l e x a n d e r http://www.modernamerican.com http://www.nootrope.net aim: nootrope9 /blog - - e n d t r a n s m i s s i o n - - |
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On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:08:45 -0500, MagillaGorilla
wrote: If you crashed on a solo training ride, you're a goddamn goofball and a danger to any group ride. *** Nah. I was a goofball climbing a really broken up and steep hill in a dark anddeserted park. Hit a deepass crater that was buried under leaves. But I'm OK. I know you were worried. I love you for that. You're one of those people who brings a multi-tool on your training rides? *** I look at it more as "it's in the seat pack." I don't really "bring it along." And, see, it's a new bike and I'm still tweeking it to see what feels best. Nice try though. Can't you do better? So tell me - what bolts on your bike come loose on a training ride that you couldn't tighten before you left your house or do you use it exclusively to fix your bike on the road after you crash every week? *** First "crash." I only tighten the bolts in my neck before rides. --- k e i t h a l e x a n d e r http://www.modernamerican.com http://www.nootrope.net aim: nootrope9 /blog - - e n d t r a n s m i s s i o n - - |
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"Keith Alexander®" wrote in message ... On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:08:45 -0500, MagillaGorilla wrote: If you crashed on a solo training ride, you're a goddamn goofball and a danger to any group ride. *** Nah. I was a goofball climbing a really broken up and steep hill in a dark anddeserted park. Hit a deepass crater that was buried under leaves. But I'm OK. I know you were worried. I love you for that. You're one of those people who brings a multi-tool on your training rides? *** I look at it more as "it's in the seat pack." I don't really "bring it along." And, see, it's a new bike and I'm still tweeking it to see what feels best. Nice try though. Can't you do better? So tell me - what bolts on your bike come loose on a training ride that you couldn't tighten before you left your house or do you use it exclusively to fix your bike on the road after you crash every week? *** First "crash." I only tighten the bolts in my neck before rides. Good on you KA. PH |
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"Keith Alexander®" wrote in message ... On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:08:45 -0500, MagillaGorilla wrote: If you crashed on a solo training ride, you're a goddamn goofball and a danger to any group ride. *** Nah. I was a goofball climbing a really broken up and steep hill in a dark anddeserted park. Hit a deepass crater that was buried under leaves. But I'm OK. I know you were worried. I love you for that. You're one of those people who brings a multi-tool on your training rides? *** I look at it more as "it's in the seat pack." I don't really "bring it along." And, see, it's a new bike and I'm still tweeking it to see what feels best. Nice try though. Can't you do better? So tell me - what bolts on your bike come loose on a training ride that you couldn't tighten before you left your house or do you use it exclusively to fix your bike on the road after you crash every week? *** First "crash." I only tighten the bolts in my neck before rides. Good on you KA. PH |
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Keith Alexander® wrote: I've always been a little nervous about carbon forks and frames, fearing a failure at high speeds. Is there anything I should/can do to ensure the integrity of the bike at this point? Paging Justin Lewis. Telephone call for Mr Lewis. |
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Keith Alexander® wrote: I've always been a little nervous about carbon forks and frames, fearing a failure at high speeds. Is there anything I should/can do to ensure the integrity of the bike at this point? Paging Justin Lewis. Telephone call for Mr Lewis. |
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BUY LUGGED STEEL FRAMES AND FORKS!!!
"Keith Alexander®" wrote in message ... In what may be karmic retribution for killing a slow moving pigeon yesterday and getting yelled at by a ped today, I took an endo (more a side-o) about 25 miles into a ride today. After brushing myself off, I pulled out the multi-tool and straightened out the stem and gave the bike a visual once over. It looks OK except for maybe a mis-alligned rear derailleur. It shifts fine though. I've always been a little nervous about carbon forks and frames, fearing a failure at high speeds. Is there anything I should/can do to ensure the integrity of the bike at this point? TIA. --- k e i t h a l e x a n d e r http://www.modernamerican.com http://www.nootrope.net aim: nootrope9 /blog - - e n d t r a n s m i s s i o n - - |
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