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**KnottedYet** · 07-29-2006, 07:43 PM

check the centering you did with the quick releases at the axles. My v-brakes go totally ape-sh*t if I turn the nut of the QR differently than the lever. I end up loosening the whole thing, centering the wheel relative to the v-brakes, then tightening BOTH sides of the QR exactly the same until the lever is ready to be pushed.

Then I never touch the nut again except to hold it steady when I spin the lever side to put the wheel on or off.

Edit: I do this with the brakes' release closed so the pads are in functional position.

**crazycanuck** · 07-29-2006, 10:30 PM

K...I'll be your dorkette for the day...I knocked on my dear neighbour's door & asked if he wouldn't mind helping me out. Whatever he did it worked...

I think i flooded the engine & Í can't remember what else....

I'm back from my mtn bike ride...but missed going to the race....

Anyone happen to know good "get to know your car"sites for complete twits like me???

Have I mentioned I feel like a dork!!!!

*dum de dumm..*

c

**Nanci** · 07-30-2006, 02:56 AM

Lucky you have a neighbot that could help!

50 First Dates is an excellent movie. We watched Failure to Launch last night. It was cute. I just don't get the whole Matthew McConaughey thing. Justin Bartha is a lot hotter.

I'm at work again all day today...

**crazycanuck** · 07-30-2006, 03:10 AM

Nanci, are you doing OT??

I had so much fun out at Jarrahdale today on my own. It was muddy & muddier!! We've had some wicked rain/wind storms lately & the track was mushy pea gravel-oh joy! Still spooked by one log over but the rock gardens are getting easier.

Oh before i forget-I startled not one but three kangaroos...I'm not sure who was more startled-me or them (grammar grinch please correct)! I was going to stop & just stare but i thought i'd see them again on my next lap...

I often imagine a conversation btwn kanagroos going like this

err no i'm not on drugs..but thanks for asking

)

"well billy bob, I was talking to bobby sue today on the trail in the bush about betty when all of a sudden a black wheelie type thing frightened us"

"oh, well, I never. The nerve ."

"next time, bobby sue's said I'm not 'to hop out of the way,it's just not us"

"well dear, I've heard from bart that it's cool to hop away quickly-it's suave"

*steps away from the computer*

c

**Nanci** · 07-30-2006, 03:40 AM

Yup, OT. Need money for A. Hotel room for Tour de Guava in Tampa Florida Saturday B. Storage shed for motorcycle (actually will have to "rent-to-own," probably, so need first and last payment C. Vacation to Georgia Labor Day weekend (end of August) D. Six Gap Century in Georgia, end of September. Plus I would _really_ like to try that Terry Zero X saddle. And I really want the Sugoi Bella tank, in red. Plus some leather clothes. (for the bike)

**Selkie** · 07-30-2006, 04:06 AM

Originally Posted by Nanci

... I just don't get the whole Matthew McConaughey thing... ...

Nanci - I agree with you completely. He grosses me out---like he's been "around the block" a bit too much or something, if you get my drift.

**Veronica** · 07-30-2006, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by Nanci

And I really want the Sugoi Bella tank, in red.

You may not want to wait too long on this one. REI has already put their Sugoi Bella stuff on sale. I didn't see the tank, but the sleeveless and sleeved versions are on sale.

V.

**Veronica** · 07-30-2006, 05:01 AM

I hadn't seen this color before.

That's from LL Bean, where they are NOT on sale yet.

V.

**Nanci** · 07-30-2006, 05:17 AM

I have the black one, with blue flowers- I LOVE it. Must collect the whole set...

**Nanci** · 07-30-2006, 05:20 AM

Kozy's has the black on clearance- like $31.

http://kozy.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=5396

I hadn't seen the "bliss" (gray) color, either. I like it too!!

**DrBee** · 07-30-2006, 11:13 AM

Hi! Just checking in to wish everyone a pleasant day.

It's supposed to hit 97F here today. For some weird reason our pool water is still cool. Very strange.

Have a glorious afternoon!

**snapdragen** · 07-30-2006, 12:57 PM

While searching for wine classes in my area, I found this:

http://www.gmon.com/tech/output.shtml?silly=yes

**Nanci** · 07-30-2006, 01:03 PM

That's cool.

**maillotpois** · 07-30-2006, 01:05 PM

That's fantastic, Snap. When the "usual" descriptions just won't do....

**snapdragen** · 07-30-2006, 01:07 PM

Elegant but overdone white. Reminecent of bongwater, oily pork rind and aggressive chicken.

**still can't get the wheel to spin on Bleu. Hello LBS, here I come.

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