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05-27-2017, 01:51 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Disc Brakes -- Hydraulic vs. Mechanical? in Bikes & Equipment

FWIW I bought rotors for my MTB, sold the MTB, then just put the rotors on a new CX wheelset.

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05-26-2017, 08:18 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Tour de Pharmacy viewing party? in Events

We have a 7ish foot fence...we could easily staple a white sheet to it for good measure.

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05-25-2017, 10:50 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Tour de Pharmacy viewing party? in Events

Alright, I volunteer to be the primary viewing spot, and maybe Emm as a rain/weather/lack-of- projector/etc... backup? Obviously, an outdoor...

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05-25-2017, 02:29 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

Well, I interpret "if you are going to" as meaning that you are allowed to. They wouldn't give you instructions about, "If you are going to run a...

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05-25-2017, 01:39 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

Do you have a citation for that? Because the MVA thing I quoted seems to say the opposite.

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05-25-2017, 12:55 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

I was the one who posted. And legislation has been passed to make it legal, but the legislation has not yet been signed by the governor.

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05-25-2017, 12:06 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

My missed connection today involved being stopped by a Montgomery County police officer, who threatened to give me a ticket. The thing was, none of...

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05-24-2017, 02:22 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread L! G! A! - Wednesday C&O Gravel Rides in Events

You might pass me as I ride back IN to the city on my way home...that's sort of like participating, right?

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05-24-2017, 09:57 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread L! G! A! - Wednesday C&O Gravel Rides in Events

It is muddy AF today. Almost more water than solid surface (at least between Gtown and Chain Bridge).

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05-24-2017, 09:35 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Gotta Get a new Commuter Bike -- simple and clean in Bikes & Equipment

If you like your Giant, why not just pick up a Defy or maybe a Contend frame and move your existing components over from the old bike? Or are you...

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05-24-2017, 08:12 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Tour de Pharmacy viewing party? in Events

If someone has a projector, I'd be willing to host a viewing party in my backyard that also has a pool...just not on July 8. The 15th...

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05-24-2017, 08:08 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob in Events

I've got HBO! Odds of the wifi being robust enough to support watching it, however, are slim-to-none.

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05-23-2017, 12:23 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Tour de Pharmacy viewing party? in Events

I'll be happy if it's roughly as good as 7 Days in Hell (Samberg's tennis mockumentary). It wasn't mind-alteringly funny, but was overall pretty...

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05-23-2017, 09:50 AM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Mystery Sign in Road and Trail Conditions

And that way, ensure that absolutely no one knows what you're talking about.

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05-23-2017, 09:47 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

DC law, unfortunately, is somewhat permissive of scooters in bike lanes...not to say this person wasn't riding illegally by weaving, but it's...

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05-23-2017, 08:03 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob in Events

I'm sure HBR is great*, but only GRUSK gives you the option (practically a requirement) of sleeping in a mountaintop cabin at the race start point! ...

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05-22-2017, 08:15 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob in Events

Alright, I registered for the 72 miler. I also signed up for two nights at the dorms. Worst case, I'll just rent a car and drive out there, but if I...

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05-21-2017, 08:21 PM

TwoWheelsDC started a thread Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob in Events

Anyone doing it this year? I'm planning to, but our car will be at the beach in NC so I'm not entirely sure how I'm gonna get out there. Anyway, I'm...

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05-20-2017, 12:57 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Required to dismount in crosswalk? in General Discussion

There was actually legislation to fix this, Senate Bill 925. It looks like it has passed, and is waiting to be signed by the governor.

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05-18-2017, 02:38 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Feedback for New Event Idea? in Events

I've been told that hashers are responsible for the periodic lumps of blue powder that appear on sidewalks and trails...my wife explained the...

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05-18-2017, 02:32 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Did you know that there are people who drive their cars to work? in General Discussion

Or on the MUPs, it would seem...

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05-18-2017, 02:02 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

This is an important consideration. I often come up on slower riders who get impatient that I'm not passing them...they gesture at me to pass or...

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05-18-2017, 12:44 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Steve O is a DUDE! in General Discussion

Gee, I don't know, saying nice things about Steve O in this forum? Not sure you'll fit in at all. ;)

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05-17-2017, 04:18 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Feedback for New Event Idea? in Events

So....an Alleycat?

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05-17-2017, 12:24 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. in Bikes & Equipment

QR skewer with horizontal dropouts...ballsy.

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05-15-2017, 10:26 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread See you later! in General Discussion

To quote the recently departed Powers Booth...

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05-15-2017, 10:21 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Your latest bike project? in Bikes & Equipment

What is the purpose of moving to 650b? Lowering center of gravity?

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05-15-2017, 08:46 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

I've been out of the country for the last week, so I was itching to ride to work this morning, particularly since it's the first day of CCBID's bike...

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05-14-2017, 12:55 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread My Evening Commute in Commuters

Glad you got it back! One reason I really like the Ortlieb panniers is that they clamp onto the rack, and you have to actually lift the straps to...

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