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: 34070 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! 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: 34070 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: 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: 34709 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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