Rocky's Original SETI Cafe 082410

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Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14925 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 6	Message 1046846 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 15:59:55 UTC Last modified: 7 Nov 2010, 16:00:15 UTC I think that is the most expensive bicycle that i have ever seen. PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 1046846 ·

perryjay Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Aug 02 Posts: 3377 Credit: 20,676,751 RAC: 0	Message 1046866 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 17:01:38 UTC - in response to Message 1046837. It needs to be super comfortable, and still that way after a 20 mile ride. My tolerance on my bike is about 20 - 25 miles, then I start to walk as if my backside is on fire and puckered up! Have you tried it with a bike seat John? Maybe you wouldn't have that problem. PROUD MEMBER OF Team Starfire World BOINC ID: 1046866 ·

John Clark Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0	Message 1046874 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 17:15:38 UTC - in response to Message 1046866. It needs to be super comfortable, and still that way after a 20 mile ride. My tolerance on my bike is about 20 - 25 miles, then I start to walk as if my backside is on fire and puckered up! Have you tried it with a bike seat John? Maybe you wouldn't have that problem. LOL Yes. Without one the tolerance is about 2 feet, and that is before the reaming out! My bike has a not too hard solid leather (non-padded) saddle. It is hard on the butt with the continuous leg action of pushing down on the pedals. It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues ID: 1046874 ·

klc53* Send message Joined: 14 Nov 07 Posts: 3052 Credit: 7,320,707 RAC: 0	Message 1046879 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 17:25:28 UTC Hi All! Hope everyone is well. Sorry though, I don't own a bike anymore. <sighs> :o) ... *BETTER THE WORLD ~ PAY IT FORWARD* ... ID: 1046879 ·

Jim_S Send message Joined: 23 Feb 00 Posts: 4705 Credit: 64,560,357 RAC: 31	Message 1046891 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 18:16:22 UTC I wish I hadn't blown my Knee when I broke my leg...I miss riding. @ Magenta and Chris, Nice Bikes. I Desire Peace and Justice, Jim Scott (Mod-Ret.) ID: 1046891 ·

Julie Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34065 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18	Message 1046930 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 21:56:14 UTC Cool bikes Magenta and Chris! Wish I did something about my bike, it stands there in the garage, totally rusty...shame on me, but it's so easy when you have a car. I remember, a few years ago when I couldn't afford a car at that moment, I always had to take the bike or go on foot to take the kids to school or go to the store for example...much healthier, that's for sure! rOZZ Music Pictures ID: 1046930 ·

Magenta Send message Joined: 20 Nov 08 Posts: 1498 Credit: 1,179,361 RAC: 0	Message 1046939 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 22:23:00 UTC Hi gang... @ Chris - I could never have a bicycle i didn't like the look of...so it is both a fashion statement, and a great bike. Your bike looks cool too! @ Dan - the bike was actually reasonably priced due to two things. First, it was heavily discounted ($1699 down to $959) because it is a 2009 model. Second, we went to the shop quite by accident when they had 20% off store wide, even this sale item. So the bike was $767 with a kick stand thrown in. @ John - my new bike has a solid leather "Brooks" seat, which is a little uncomfortable at the moment because it is new...however, the Brooks website says that they become more comfortable over time because it is leather. Time will tell. The Bat got a new bike a few weeks ago, so we will ride to the bike shop today to get some fenders and a rear basket for shopping and my sparkly, super cool new bike will be complete :-) je suis qui je suis ID: 1046939 ·

Magenta Send message Joined: 20 Nov 08 Posts: 1498 Credit: 1,179,361 RAC: 0	Message 1046948 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 22:35:49 UTC - in response to Message 1046944. Last modified: 7 Nov 2010, 22:41:04 UTC fenders You mean mudguards? Yes. Quite right Chris...but since Electra bikes are American, I thought I should adopt their lingo ;-) I am also hoping to work out how to justify having "Brooks" mudflaps (which would match my seat and grips) on new mudguards. Expensive, but lovely! je suis qui je suis ID: 1046948 ·

Magenta Send message Joined: 20 Nov 08 Posts: 1498 Credit: 1,179,361 RAC: 0	Message 1046951 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 22:42:09 UTC - in response to Message 1046950. I am also hoping to work out how to justify having "Brooks" mudflaps (which would match my seat and grips) on new mudguards. You little poser you !! :-)) Well... some of us care about our appearance ;-) je suis qui je suis ID: 1046951 ·

platium Send message Joined: 5 Jul 10 Posts: 212 Credit: 262,426 RAC: 0	Message 1046954 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 22:56:51 UTC - in response to Message 1046951. brooks sadle are good after two sets of tyres are worn out so keep ridding ID: 1046954 ·

Julie Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34065 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18	Message 1046961 - Posted: 7 Nov 2010, 23:16:19 UTC Last modified: 7 Nov 2010, 23:16:41 UTC Felt like painting 'The Scream' from Edward Munch, here are some pictures: rOZZ Music Pictures ID: 1046961 ·

Magenta Send message Joined: 20 Nov 08 Posts: 1498 Credit: 1,179,361 RAC: 0	Message 1046971 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 0:32:24 UTC Great painting Julie, a fabulous interpretation :-) je suis qui je suis ID: 1046971 ·

Mike Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 17 Feb 01 Posts: 34468 Credit: 79,922,639 RAC: 80	Message 1047019 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 9:22:46 UTC Nice Julie. With each crime and every kindness we birth our future. ID: 1047019 ·

Magenta Send message Joined: 20 Nov 08 Posts: 1498 Credit: 1,179,361 RAC: 0	Message 1047031 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 11:19:24 UTC Night night everyone...we have to get up early to take my bicycle to the shop to have the mudguards and rear rack fitted. Will post a photo of the result :-) je suis qui je suis ID: 1047031 ·

Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14925 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 6	Message 1047041 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 12:29:47 UTC Well done. Julie!...That's awesome...I myself struggle with paint by numbers...I can't stay in the lil bitty sections with the proper colors. PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 1047041 ·

perryjay Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Aug 02 Posts: 3377 Credit: 20,676,751 RAC: 0	Message 1047061 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 15:08:48 UTC - in response to Message 1047041. Daniel, I can't even see the little numbers! Magenta, I can't wait to see your new rear rack! Oh, and I bet the mudflaps will look great on the bike too! PROUD MEMBER OF Team Starfire World BOINC ID: 1047061 ·

Miep Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 23 Jul 99 Posts: 2412 Credit: 351,996 RAC: 0	Message 1047062 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 15:11:23 UTC Reminds me I've got a half-finished one - since about 5 years... Carola ------- I'm multilingual - I can misunderstand people in several languages! ID: 1047062 ·

platium Send message Joined: 5 Jul 10 Posts: 212 Credit: 262,426 RAC: 0	Message 1047063 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 15:14:07 UTC painting limit for me is on walls one colour ID: 1047063 ·

klc53* Send message Joined: 14 Nov 07 Posts: 3052 Credit: 7,320,707 RAC: 0	Message 1047113 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 18:38:35 UTC Hello cafe dudes and dudettes! @ Julie; Very good, conveys emotion. @ Magenta; Hi GF, nice bike. @ Everyone; Have a good Day/Evening ... *BETTER THE WORLD ~ PAY IT FORWARD* ... ID: 1047113 ·

Magenta Send message Joined: 20 Nov 08 Posts: 1498 Credit: 1,179,361 RAC: 0	Message 1047125 - Posted: 8 Nov 2010, 20:05:49 UTC Good morning world... je suis qui je suis ID: 1047125 ·

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