So, he's a cyclist now too...

Dana Anderson4 said:Look, I honestly find myself riding those trails constantly because, well, I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder when it comes to cycling arrogance. Especially when I'm just trying to enjoy a peaceful stroll down Fifth Avenue, where there’s barely enough room to walk as it is, and then some idiot on a bicycle starts honking at me. Honestly, screw those obnoxious machines! 🙂

kill all hippies 😬

Laura Long5 said:kill all hippies 😬

Riding my old Schwinn down the block
potholes everywhere
nobody's making it out alive, man
streets full of casualties

Man, seeing this lyric now gives it a whole different vibe.😁

I don't need a bell on my bike... I've got solid brakes, killer suspension, top-tier wheels, and high-end shifting—nothing can touch me. :2up: 😈 :2up:

Look, I don't have a bell either. But I do have top-tier brakes, killer suspension, solid wheels, the best shifting available, and... my bike isn't meant for riding around suburban neighborhoods to impress grandmas. I take this thing into the woods and up the mountains, and out there... I'm king.

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Man, bike geeks. They're something else 😁

Look at him acting all important now that he's learned how to actually include images in his posts 😁

Frame: Specialized S-Works
Fork: Rockshox Reba Race Air with Remote lockout
Drivetrain: SRAM GX
Derailleur: SRAM GX
Brake levers: SRAM GX Disc
Shifters: SRAM GX Dual Control
Crankset and bottom bracket: SRAM GX
Brakes: SRAM GX Disc
Tires: Maxxis Minion
Rims: Enve M60 Disc
Cassette: SRAM GX
Weight: 24 lbs
Soundtrack: Kraftwerk's "Tour de France" mixed with Vitalic's "Ok Cowboy"

Wicked. 👍

Look, I’ll be the first to admit I don't mind startling a pedestrian 😳(not the timid types), but sometimes I just want to fly through traffic, dodging cars and crowds. One mistake and I'm done for.

soundtrack: some heavy electronic beats 😁

Why would anyone ever target little kids 😈

Hey, that’s my stop 😁

Laura Long5, is there anything at all that you don't absolutely hate? 😁

gentlepuma20 said:Laura Long5, is there anything at all that you don't absolutely hate? 😁

It feels like something new pops up every single day. Honestly, I even surprise myself sometimes! 🙂

I consider myself more of a geek because I built my own bike from scratch 🙂
Soon, instead of using Hayes—rotors wear out way too fast, man—I might switch over to Magura discs. Maybe in two years at most, because by then I’ll have absolutely beaten this thing to death 31075 miles and the frame might be on its last legs. I'm eyeing what's shown in the photo below 😳



I just need Ken Vandermark to pull some strings at his brother's place to get me a discount and then 😎

And if I'm lucky—meaning, if I actually have the cash—I’m planning to switch from this



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Sean Lee7 said:and if I get lucky—meaning, if I actually have the cash—I’ll probably ditch this thing for something better next year

though if you're a real legend, you might just gift me this one instead😁

gentlepuma20 said:if you're a real enthusiast, you'll end up gifting this 😁

exactly. for a few thousand bucks, you get a gift that most people can only dream about...😁

Man, she’s going to be the death of me... I have to admit, Kona is easily my favorite brand out there. If you don't mind me asking, where did you pick up that beauty? The selection here in Chicago is honestly pretty depressing, and even checking in with the local shops, I can never seem to find exactly what I'm looking for. 😢

Susan Clark10 said:Man, I’m going to regret this... Kona is easily my favorite brand. Where did you pick up that beauty, if you don't mind me asking? The selection here in Chicago is pretty terrible, and the shop downtown doesn't have what I'm looking for.😢

The selection isn't that bad. You can find most models at a local bike shop, which is where this one came from. But since this is a 2003 model, you definitely won't find it in stores anymore. Your only real option is to buy mine...😁

gentlepuma20 said:I'm in. For a couple grand, you're getting a gift most people can only dream about. 😁

Goddamn, she is stunning. 😁
I guess I'll just have to wait until I'm done being a broke college student—ugh.