Category Archives: TBIF

Soul is not an Adjective

Soul. We all want some. We are all searching for that way to define ourselves outside of the mainstream, hey everyone looks the same scene. As our world has become more and more manufactured the ability to be different has … Continue reading

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I don’t eat sushi

I don’t eat sushi. In fact, there are few animal by-products that I do eat. I don’t consider myself a strict vegan/vegetarian. I don’t tend to read labels to make sure that there is no minuscule amount of animal fat … Continue reading

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WD40 is lube?

http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/08/28/wd-40-unveils-bike-line-lubricants-degreasers-other-goodies/ I’m guessing no one wants any more of those “WD40 is not lube” stickers…

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For that which remains…

Remains of the all too unknown lake that has resided within bicycles since the beginning of time, Lake Bottom Bracket, are shown below. This was found within the skeleton of a bicycle that years ago was laid to rest and … Continue reading

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The mostest amazing thingy in the whole widest universe

Every once in a while my mind gets blown. There are things that I just can’t explain how awesome they are. Luckily, I have photos. For those of you who can’t see well enough, what is holding Sir Prattipus’s ass … Continue reading

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650B, parabolas and the Greeks

I’m a person that reads both Dirt Rag and BRAIN. (Please note, these are not the only two publications I read) This gives me a vantage point of reading the actual marketing and the reason behind the marketing. Or in … Continue reading

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And SRAM still doesn’t have an electric group

Shimano is on its second generation Dura Ace Di2 and Ultegra Di2 has been out for a bit. Now Campy releases a more consumer friendly version of their EPS. And then SRAM…. Still doesn’t have a group. Another nail in … Continue reading

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Mavic Warranty Work

Our customer had some nipples pulling out of their Ksyrium rear wheel after about a year of use. We sent it back to Mavic for warranty eval/repair. As we know they have some slow turn arounds, we were not surprised … Continue reading

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It creaks a little bit, but other than that it’s working fine.

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Mine definitely does not go to 11

I posted a bit back about how I felt the new ScRAM XX1 drivetrain was a step in the wrong direction with a capitalized and bolded WRONG. I was questioned as to why I thought it was moving in the … Continue reading

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