Slainte831 wrote: »

I got a bike. Does that count?

I think a new bike means "you won at schwag." Congrats on the new steed.

Pics!

chunkytfg wrote: »

Well in that case.

Very nice! I'm a little (ok, a lot) jealous.

Grats on the new bikes, Chunky & Slainte!

channeling my spirit animal

mikeyrs wrote: »

And here is my new addition.

Nice! As much as I would love a Fargo though, I need a "real" MTB first. I know, N+1, or S-1, but in reality it's B>0 (bank account > 0).

Yeah.... mikey likey, too.... alot! This is the Vaya Ti X0 with Surly Knard 41 rubber. With Titanium frame, it weighs in at just shy of 22 pounds as shown in a 54 cm frame with pedals, bar end mirror, and Serfas Rx Race Ready saddle. The bag was not mounted when the bike was weighed. I had my LBS change out the black bar tape for Salsa yellow bar tape prior to delivery. I just felt it would make for a more striking appearance. The HED Belgium+ rims are just awesome in their appearance and build.

Marrakesh is interesting, but you gotta' check out the Salsa Deadwood 29+ due for a Fall intro here: http://salsacycles.com/culture/introducing_deadwood

@Spatialized, if you think the Fargo is cool, that new Deadwood will probably floor you with its 3-inch wide Surly Knard rubber. I have those tires on my Surly ECR and they can take me pretty deep into the backwoods. Not fast, but my Surly ECR is almost unstoppable, like a [two-wheeled] Jeep with pedals. The tall and wide 29+ Knard tires generate a lot of momentum to carry you up and over almost any obstacle with little concern. Truly an amazing, confidence-inspiring ride.

@gooseonabike I know! I already asked my LBS to look into pre-ordering one for me.... Just one week after picking up my Vaya Ti. I'm so bad!

@Slainte831 Thank you!

m1xm0d3 wrote: »

No better way to say 'lose more weight fatass' than by receiving a 4XL jersey and it still be too small. Albeit this brand 'Funkier' is known for running very small, but still. Even their biggest size is made for a very lean person. It's near fitting but def not wearable in public, yet. I got it to match my bicycle. Corny, I know.

I take XXL's in pretty much every non-italian jerseys (48" chest) but definitely need XXXL in Castelli / Sportful. If you want to avoid getting depressed, please don't even bother looking at Santini. I recently got one of their very, very lovely "Maglia Storica" series jerseys (pictures back on page 20 of this thread) - the "Solo Superia" (Eddy's first team when he went pro!) and while its truly a gorgeous bit of kit, its a 5XL and it fits me at the moment rather like a skinsuit (which is NOT really how it's cut - its a more historical cut rather than a modern "performance" cut garment.

I may have ordered THE last Primal 'Jolly Roger' available in a 3XL as the line is discontinued. Hopefully it will fit. I have an XL Primal that is far too small for me but I am hoping the 2x size increase will allow me some room.