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Snapped my fibula like a twig (crunch and all)! No blood, so no panicking. I used to think the whole "scars are nature's tattoos" quip was oh-so-cute... Until now. I now have a Frankenstein-worthy 6-inch scar down the outside of my ankle (and a plate and 10 screws as permanent souvenirs of my stupidity). So much for…

Dear, Lord. Waterford has 4 different custom lug styles - four! I agree the Flame has drawn me in like a doomed love-stricken moth. But do check out the "neuvo-coco" lug. http://waterfordbikes.com/w/bikes/lug-styles/neuvo-coco-custom-lugs

Eh, I use music to get me through. My main exercise is cycling (mountain and road), with a little running here and there. If I start out sucky or want to quit early, I'll put on my "power mix" and that gets me all fired up again. If necessary, I'll repeat the same silly "power song" as many times as it takes just to get my…

^^^ I'm actually getting excited to test ride one of these now, too! I'm 5'6" but my standover is low (damn short legs). After crashing big-time on my 26" full-suspension MTB, a 2007 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, I've been wanting to go hardtail 29er. My Stumpy is an all-mountain bike (it's just so durned heavy and squishy)…

Yup. I get it too. Mine goes away once I get "conditioned" to the level of exertion. I consider it my "punishment" for slacking off all winter. I'd suggest gradual warm up to full speed to possibly lessen the flare up. Extreme temps also trigger the itch, so keep that in mind when you're considering going out for that…

Sweet lord almighty! A hardtail 29er us ladies can actually mount without a step stool. Definitely liking the Delta-V "notchy" frame for stand-over reasons. Wonder what fork (looks like a Rock Shox somethin'-somethin') & trannie she has? Might be scoping this one for myself come August/Sept... thanks for sharing.

Really, the only defense you can come up with is semantic? Yes, men and women are DIFFERENT by their inherent physiology. Try avoiding distinctions of EQUALITY and maybe you won't offend every woman (and quite a few equality-respecting men) on this board. edit: typo

^^^ This, this and THIS!!! When I was last single (maybe slightly predatory, dating sites have that affect on some people!), I decided to hell with it - I was going to ask out the guys *I* wanted to go out with (not the other way around). The first one was agonizingly hard (he said yes). The next one was not quite as hard…

Enjoy the Thai food. Just don't get crazy with the noodles or rice... opt for something loaded with stir-fried veggies and lean protein (like shrimp). The drinks are the real problem - they're calorie bombs and they lower your impulse control, which leads to excess eating (among other excessively naughty things!) If you…

^^^ You UPS Ground 'em to Omaha, silly.

Sheesh! The only way I'm getting into a two-piece is if I double up on my TYR racerback tanks! :noway:

TE? Team Estrogen? Not a lurker or anything... :embarassed: Some tips from the MTB racer with the broken leg - so take it at face value, I guess! (BTW, I was totally hot-dogging when I crashed, but still...) 1) Make sure your bike is correctly adjusted. Seat height. Fork shock pressure for your weight. Rear shock also for…

^^^ Totally with iddreams on this one. Sometimes brothers are just pigs. Don't let him get to you. Chances are, someday he'll be in the same boat and then his "bigger hearted" and more mature sister can help him out in ways that he didn't help her. Everybody here on MFP has your back!

You must have a genuine love affair with this bike to be willing to update/maintain it as a regular rider. Aging epoxy holding the crucial bits together, relegated to 21mm tubulars, scrounging eBay for what, I suspect, are parts that more-and-more rare and hard to come by... that's dedication.

Hey, girl. We're in the same boat! (broke leg, spent past 2 months on duff...) Hope you are doing well on your recovery!

try cocoa roast almonds (by Diamond, I think). Get that lovely taste of cocoa powder on top of healthy almond. I grab 3-5 when I'm about to buckle under a nasty chocolate craving. Works for me!

Congrats on re-dedicating... You're motivating ME now!

Avid cyclist (when not injured). Also like to run, hike, walk dog, geocache, travel... I much rather be active than sitting still. :heart:

^^^ Hey, kinda close! Did the Raleigh come that way originally or is that a custom "funky 80's confetti" paint job?

We're kinda close! Friend me if interested.

Gender: female Age: 35 Height: 5'6" SW: 190 (current "steady" weight, was 265 lbs many years ago) CW: 167 GW: 150-ish Goal: normal BMI Currently recovering from broken leg, which sucks (gonzo mountain biking accident.) Right now mostly calorie counting, hoping to increase exercise as quickly as permitted. Normally an avid…

I guess look at the bright side - you are still getting the chance to participate in some very challenging events every year! You may just need to postpone (not cancel!) some of your loftier goals for the time when you're in a career that affords you a bit more flexibility for vacations and such. I've had to reschedule…

Just trying to think this through in my head... and I don't wanna give bad advice. My thinking is that if you request vacation leave during the either "rush" period, you'll risk damaging your career prospects and/or your relationship with your coworkers. I guess your 2 big questions are: 1) how badly do you want to run…

Sometimes I go to yoga class just to get away from my phone for 90 minutes. Just sayin'.

I started thinking about it and realized I type 80-90% of the time now - even grocery lists and such. When I physically write something, it's about 80% printing, 20% cursive. 'Tis quite the shame since I write "textbook" cursive.

Bloody hell!!! You mean it's not vegetarian!?!? First, marshmallows (gelatin), next parmesan cheese (rennet from cows) and THEN Guinness (isinglass aka dried fish bladders). Et tu chocolate?!?

This thread made me realize I have an entire untapped fridge door full of condiments to explore!

^^^ Oh HELL no. I just "visualized" several people at my gym. Oh, the horror.

It's always fun explaining the next morning why the entire package of cream cheese has gone AWOL.

^^^ Laughs! ^^^ That sounds like a CUI - "cooking under the influence" recipe!