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Joby Juice: a guide

Foo

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Will confirm, that's the sickest I've gotten from drinking since I had some bathtub rice liquor moonshine I bought off a guy in the jungle of SE China back in '02.

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Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:26 pm

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OMG Christmas tree fire. 1/10/2013

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Foo

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Cool, I might come out to Westlake then, if the ride route is going to be fairly direct. No way I'm up to the usual .83 meander tonight.

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Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:54 am

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OMG Christmas tree fire. 1/10/2013

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Foo

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You guys gonna keep the destination updated on Twitter? I've got a tree just begging to be combusted but I'm still hacking up walnut sized hunks of phlegm so I'm gonna have to meet you at the burn sit ...

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Fri Jul 27, 2012 2:40 am

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cheap but good lights

Foo

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If you're looking for absolute dirt bottom price, these are both workable.
http://dx.com/p/2-led-3-mode-white-red-light-fog-bicycle-lights-black-pair-2-cr2032-51737
http://dx.com/p/flood-to-throw- ...

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Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:33 am

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Cornering - you're doing it wrong.

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Foo

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Good cornering isn't just for single track. I've found my offroad riding skills have saved my ass many, many times while riding around on wet roads in traffic. I honestly would recommend learning a ...

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Wed May 02, 2012 12:26 pm

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2012.05.05 - Ben Country: lucky number 7

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Foo

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I won't^H^H^H^H^Hwill be going, someone let Ben know.

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:50 pm

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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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Foo

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JB WELD? Fuck that shit man, my ride is only getting the finest industrial adhesives. [url=http://www.drivesoft.net/history/2004.php]Liquid Nails, motherfucker!

But seriously, I am interested in ...

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:05 am

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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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Foo

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Soooo, I was riding home from Fred Meyer tonight and had the best ride ever, the BEST.

First, I had to replace a tube because my Marathon Plus on the back decided to launch one of the rim bead wi ...

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Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:49 pm

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10/6/2011. Music and drinks unrelated to Kristen's birthday

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Foo

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If someone can post the ride direction on the Twitters feed, it would be greatly appreciated. I've got a 7:30 work meeting on cap hill tonight and am going to be playing catch-up after you guys.

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Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:47 pm

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"nose bike"

Foo

Replies: 64
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Efficiency-wise, a regenerative electric drive bike is practical but it wouldn't be easy. There's a lot of gotchas about the electricals - lots of surge current during braking, widely variable voltag ...

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Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:54 am

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2011.09.15 NEVER FORGET! 5th Annual Freedom Fry Eat Off

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Foo

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Jesus, I got home and my sweat smelled like stale fryer grease. I'm not going to be able to eat fries for at least a month...

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Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:27 pm

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Foo

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Bluh some work stuff kept me from leaving early enough tonight. I'll probably swing by for a few hours tomorrow on my way out East.

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Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:47 pm

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Foo

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I'm headed up there later tonight, probably leaving around 6, heading out to Eastern WA Saturday evening. If anyone wants a lift, ping me.

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Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:46 am

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Fabulous safety!

Foo

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Chiseled spam.

Yeah, that's pretty much exactly what YT was wearing. My understanding is that it's derived from tech that backcountry skiers have been using as a safeguard for when they get caught ...

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Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:41 am

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Foo

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So, to make sure I'm on the right page, it's [url=http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/downey-creek]this hike, right? I haven't been up this trail before. How much of it is bikable?

Also, anyone st ...

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Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:19 am

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THURSDAY BICYCLE RIDE 6000

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Foo

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Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:19 pm

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Metal/glass workshop looking for member

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Foo

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http://i.bnet.com/blogs/clippy.png

It looks like you're trying to write a response! Can I help you with that?

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Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:16 pm

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Foo

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I think I'm down for joining up Friday -> Saturday. Are there still car slots open for that contingent? Alternately, I've got wheels and can drive if there's a surplus of folks wanting to do that ...

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Sun Aug 28, 2011 1:47 pm

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Metal/glass workshop looking for member

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Foo

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A guy I've been working with on my day job has is looking for a new tenant in his metal/glass workshop for $450 a month. The workshop is about 1600 SF, about 475 SF is dedicated to the rental space. ...

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Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:45 pm

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Ride Bikes, Camp, River Float Aug 26-28th

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Foo

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I just rode from Rattlesnake through the tunnel and back a couple weekends ago and yeah, it's a great ride. Rode it on an old Centurion with 28s so it's not a challenge at all on a road bike. I woul ...

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Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:49 pm

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RIP Val Kleitz

Foo

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Well, shit. That's some terrible news. My thoughts go out to Val's family and everyone that knew him.

Val was always my biggest role model in biking and the road's going to feel a bit more empt ...

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Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:58 pm

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Vodka glowstick Slip'n'Slide waffle bulls Christmas ride

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Foo

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I also found a black pro-tec style helmet at captain blacks.
I think that's Sarah's helmet.

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Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:53 am

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Vodka glowstick Slip'n'Slide waffle bulls Christmas ride

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Foo

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Excellent work Joby! That was a fine ride to hang out with all you shitheads again.

Re: slip n slide injuries, that's precisely why I stayed dressed to go down that death trap.

Kyleen, what p ...

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Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:47 am

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hit and run on cyclist, dexter, anyone we know?

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Foo

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i think the problem here is the driver was a complete douche. the sightline was there, the driver just ignored the rule of yielding the right of way when yadda yadda

I think the problem here is t ...

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Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:51 pm

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Foo

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See my earlier post about software. I know Solidworks imports quite a few file formats but you're much better off just doing it directly in Solidworks.

And as for hobby mills or any other mill, ...

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Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:11 pm

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Foo

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Same nix on milling cast iron in our mill, we tend to stick to Al unless there's a good reason to simplify cleanup and recycling. However, if there's a need for a larger milling operation or some occ ...

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Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:55 am

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Foo

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The best bet would probably to be some sort of sand casting from a machined master. You can do cast iron DIY, it's not terribly easy but can be done: http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/

Machining ...

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Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:02 pm

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Foo

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Well Solidworks isn't exactly Notepad but it's not too bad to learn.
Just get a perfectly legal copy of [url=http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6266618/SolidWorks_2011_x64_SP2]Solidworks, [url=http://th ...

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Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:52 pm

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Foo

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I'se got access to a Fadal CNC mill. If someone want to take the time to draw up a design in Solidworks and provide the Aluminum, I can make that happen for cheep.

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Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:16 am

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need bike

Foo

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Ben, I've got a restored Motobecane that's a perfect fit for someone 5'10". Needs to swap out the front derailleur, I've got a spare but haven't had a chance to swap it yet. BYOLock.

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Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:38 pm

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Bike trainer parts

Foo

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Gotcha, I've been hitting the trainer companies but the ones I talked to weren't going to be able to get those parts in hand soon enough. If REI had got a few of then at low price, that's about the p ...

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Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:48 am

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Bike trainer parts

Foo

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Ah, I'm looking for the little cup-shaped adapters that screw down on the ends of the rear axle of the bike to hold it to the trainer. Just the machined bits that are on the end of the threaded rods ...

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Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:23 am

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New to WA

Foo

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Wait, is that Sketchy?

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Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:21 am

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Bike trainer parts

Foo

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So, this probably belongs over in the Routes and Trails forum but the timeline I'm on here begs for more eyes. We're in the last leg of putting the generator setups together for the Bike Music festiv ...

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Wed Aug 18, 2010 1:31 pm

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Not for the intended use

Foo

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http://www.shapeways.com/model/143039/road_popper.html

So, besides the hi-larious booze disclaimer, there's got to be a way to reverse engineer this thing for less than 40 clams apiece...

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Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:03 pm

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steel .83 water bottles

Foo

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Sat Aug 07, 2010 1:49 pm

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2010.08.06 Dead Baby Downhill XIV

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Foo

Replies: 87
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Is said bag covered with eyeballs? I think I know whose it is.

Hmm, it just looked black to me but it was behind my back most of the time I had it and I only looked contemptuously at one side of ...

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Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:25 am

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2010.08.06 Dead Baby Downhill XIV

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Foo

Replies: 87
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Hey, it was good seeing some of you shitheads again last night. It's been way too long. Probably see you again Thursday.

Also: Girl that knows SurlyKat and asked me to hold her shoulder bag for a ...

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Wed May 12, 2010 3:56 pm

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06.05.2010 - Oly Farm Party

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Foo

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Who all is riding down there? I'd like to make a convoy.

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Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:58 am

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