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More of a rave. This has been one of the nicest Falls in memory.
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I have been in this State for 30 years and I am willing to admit that I am part of the problem.
"Happiest years of my life were earning < $8.00 and hour, collecting unemployment every spring and fall, no car, no debt and no responsibilities. 1984-1990 Park City UT" -
Same here in eastern Canada.
Unfortunately it's going to come to an end because we're supposed to get a bunch of rain that won't really dry up because it's dark, cold and the leaves are dead.
Mud season starts this weekend. Fortunately we'll be into freezing conditions in a few weeks.Comment
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Without fail, every time I swap tires or add sealant I somehow end up with a huge fucking mess. Am I the only one?
It's never the same thing either. Tonight the tire seated perfectly with my floor pump and I was on track for the cleanest tire swap ever. Add first syringe of 2oz sealant, perfect. Go to add another 2oz and the hose clogs as I'm pressing the plunger and bursts off the syringe. Sealant everywhere.
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Quoting myself bc:Here's my rant:
A local Trek store just finished remodeling, so I stopped in to check it out. One "salesman" asked if I was looking for a bike. I said: possibly; I've been looking for an XCM race bike...but I'm torn between the Super Cal...and just saving the $$$$ and getting a Pro cal...I guess I'd have to test to see how much different 60mm makes compared to ISOSpeed alone.
First, I'm told that it has 80mm. Fine, whatever. Then he asks me "to look at this." "This" is a FuelEX. A very nice bike to be sure...but no one would mistake it for a XC or even a "downcountry"
bike. Then he shows me the TopFuel (which I sorta get), but I'll him: ideally, I'd like last year's TopFuel, but good luck finding one NOS...I think I'll stick with the Super or Pro.
He then pulls out a MED Pro cal. Standing at 6'4", I say: I don't think that will work...do you have an XL? He says: I don't think you need an XL, but I have "this." This time "this" is a Med/Lg Supercal. I tell him that I think it's a little chilly for a test ride and maybe I'll come back when it's nicer out.
Not being a drama queen and none of these by themselves is over the top (well...the FuelEX kinda is...but it's a nice bike), but taken all together: is it too much to ask that the guy trying to pitch a $4500-$7500 bike knows at least a little about the bike...and what the customer is asking for?
It was like trying to buy ski boots in Delaware...except we actually can ride bikes here!
I guess I'm lucky that you can't spit around here without running into a Trek store...and there's plenty of LBS around selling other brands (oddly, no real Speshy presence), but this was not a positive experience.
I was driving past the local Giant store, so I popped in to ask about the new Propel. The conversation went as follows:
Sales lady: Can I help you?
Me: I was just gonna see about the new Propel.
SL: What?
Me: the 2023 Propel.
SL: Is that, like, a brand?
Me: The new Giant...2023 Propel...it's a road bike.
SL: And it's a Giant?
Me: Thank you...I'm just gonna go look over here....It makes perfect sense...until you think about it.
I suspect there's logic behind the madness, but I'm too dumb to see it.Comment
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Impressive. I make enough of a mess that I try to remember to put down a drop cloth but that is next level!Without fail, every time I swap tires or add sealant I somehow end up with a huge fucking mess. Am I the only one?
It's never the same thing either. Tonight the tire seated perfectly with my floor pump and I was on track for the cleanest tire swap ever. Add first syringe of 2oz sealant, perfect. Go to add another 2oz and the hose clogs as I'm pressing the plunger and bursts off the syringe. Sealant everywhere.
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That Stan's syringe has done that to me a few times. Something about the hose lends it to clogging (either in the hose itself or in the valve stem). I just squirt directly into the tire before finishing sealing the bead now.Without fail, every time I swap tires or add sealant I somehow end up with a huge fucking mess. Am I the only one?
It's never the same thing either. Tonight the tire seated perfectly with my floor pump and I was on track for the cleanest tire swap ever. Add first syringe of 2oz sealant, perfect. Go to add another 2oz and the hose clogs as I'm pressing the plunger and bursts off the syringe. Sealant everywhere. Comment
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I with ya. 9/10 times I end up wasting sealant and spewing that shit everywhere when I swap out tires. That shit ain't cheap either.Without fail, every time I swap tires or add sealant I somehow end up with a huge fucking mess. Am I the only one?
It's never the same thing either. Tonight the tire seated perfectly with my floor pump and I was on track for the cleanest tire swap ever. Add first syringe of 2oz sealant, perfect. Go to add another 2oz and the hose clogs as I'm pressing the plunger and bursts off the syringe. Sealant everywhere.
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Same goes for bleeding disc brakes. Mineral oil all over the place, contaminated brake pads......good times.Comment
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Thats impressive? But seriously what's your technique? I could put on a new tire/new sealant in my living room, sitting on the couch over the rug, while watching TV, and inflate it without a drop.Without fail, every time I swap tires or add sealant I somehow end up with a huge fucking mess. Am I the only one?
It's never the same thing either. Tonight the tire seated perfectly with my floor pump and I was on track for the cleanest tire swap ever. Add first syringe of 2oz sealant, perfect. Go to add another 2oz and the hose clogs as I'm pressing the plunger and bursts off the syringe. Sealant everywhere.
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Stan's goo syringe over presta always spewed for me. Then I realized that if I use a presta/schrader adapter, the syringe screws onto the schrader and no leaks.
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