[Podster]

Nothing wrong with carbon. Personally, I just feel safer and appreciate the feel of titanium. I've seen too many broken carbon frames from heavy crashes.

Ooh yeah baby, love my Ti hill climber myself

Gorgeous Salsa @willywill

 

[nordkapp]

Ooh yeah baby, love my Ti hill climber myself



Gorgeous Salsa @willywill

Talk about customized....

 

[nordkapp]

 

[Podster]

I'm positive I'd have a lot more # 16 if the wife saw me bring one more bike home that was not a repair for someone else! These are just the families weekend riders which she thinks is more than enough

Everyone rides 24'ers except the old man who's on the 29'er on the end

 

[Podster]

I do have an Al-U-Minium hill topper as well

 

[Podster]

For some who've been around these parts for a while these are just re-hashing but this is my BABY

I do prefer singles but when my Roadie buddies give me enough grief I do break out my old CAD 4 just to remind them I can still blow their doors off

 

[Sonic Defender]

Funny thing, I never knew I had ADHD until I was diagnosed a few years ago and by that time I had already earned my PhD. Apparently I instinctively knew that exercise like cycling was essential to help me work at the level I was capable of. So I have my own gym, cycle regularly and once my ankle has recovered (ruptured ligament) I will be back to running as well. Yes, I love the aesthetics of bikes as well (old, new, any type).

I think that is very much a mutual affinity. I have been to Canada only once, but would love to visit there again some day. Still dream of taking the train cross country and ride some of those gorgeous mountain bike trails.

We'll do a lodgment exchange! We'll go there and you come here. Yes the cross country train remains a dream/goal of mine as well. What did you do your PhD. in? I'm just finishing a Master of Social Work now and if I was younger I would most certainly work towards a PhD.

 

[nordkapp]

If you love cycling, then it is definitely worth a visit. Although it might also be a shocking experience because cycling in the Netherlands is quite unique. It might be as flat as a pancake, but the cycling infrastructure is amazing and for most people cycling is something you learn at the same time you learn to walk. (I guess that explains the talented athletes.) It also means that things can be a bit overwhelming for the uninitiated. It can get very, very crowded with bicycles and the city of Utrecht recently opened a new bicycle parking with space for 12,500 bikes:

This is freaking crazy. In a good way.......

 

[Wyville]

We'll do a lodgment exchange! We'll go there and you come here. Yes the cross country train remains a dream/goal of mine as well. What did you do your PhD. in? I'm just finishing a Master of Social Work now and if I was younger I would most certainly work towards a PhD.

Haha, deal! You went on to study later in life? I did. I was initially trained as a car mechanic, but I always knew something didn't sit right. Ended up doing my BSc/Msc in biology (adaptation physiology, molecular biology) and went on to write my on PhD project on the foundations of biology, which is more history of science (understanding why we do science the way we do it). Luckily a PhD in the Netherlands is a fully paid research/teaching position, so that helped. I hope you can find a way to earn your PhD at some point, but having the Master in your pocket will feel great!

For some who've been around these parts for a while these are just re-hashing but this is my BABY

The Yeti is really nice! Love Yeti and always wanted one, but was never able to buy them here. Used to have a Giant Team Trials bike set up for street trials and that was a really fun bike to ride (not that I was any good, btw).

 

[Sonic Defender]

Haha, deal! You went on to study later in life? I did. I was initially trained as a car mechanic, but I always knew something didn't sit right. Ended up doing my BSc/Msc in biology (adaptation physiology, molecular biology) and went on to write my on PhD project on the foundations of biology, which is more history of science (understanding why we do science the way we do it). Luckily a PhD in the Netherlands is a fully paid research/teaching position, so that helped. I hope you can find a way to earn your PhD at some point, but having the Master in your pocket will feel great!

Yes I am almost 52 now so rather surreal to be in university, but also wonderful. In fact far more wonderful and I already mourn the coming loss of being in a formalized learning environment, it will be a shock to the system for sure. Losing access to all of those journals! I have become so used to having instant access to vast storehouses of research. My course work component ends in April and I am off to do my last practicum placement in a secure treatment unit in a forensic mental health hospital where it is likely/hopefully that I will secure employment.

That was quite a switch for you, car mechanic to biology, congratulations on realizing that you were not where you belonged. That must be a fascinating field, I did do biology right up until grade 13 in high school and I have always been keenly interested in what Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory would call all that squishy stuff. Like you I also knew that the various things I had been doing (retail management, IT consulting) weren't for me and that I was meant to do something else. I decided I did not want to grow old with that kind of regret and took the plunge. I am already very glad that I did so and at least I will not look back and wonder if I could have succeeded at higher learning. I was even able to take a PhD. level course during my two year Masters and I now know that if I was to go that route, I could accomplish that as well. We'll see, I expect to take courses as I age just to learn and there is a requirement in my field for annual training so the learning will still be there.

Ok, back to bikes. It is raining here and within three weeks hopefully all the snow is melted and salt washed away so that I can get back out there on my little Cube (actually it is pretty large). Here is a picture from last summer of my bike, I call her Ridey.

 

[Wyville]

Yes I am almost 52 now so rather surreal to be in university, but also wonderful. In fact far more wonderful and I already mourn the coming loss of being in a formalized learning environment, it will be a shock to the system for sure. Losing access to all of those journals! I have become so used to having instant access to vast storehouses of research. My course work component ends in April and I am off to do my last practicum placement in a secure treatment unit in a forensic mental health hospital where it is likely/hopefully that I will secure employment.

That was quite a switch for you, car mechanic to biology, congratulations on realizing that you were not where you belonged. That must be a fascinating field, I did do biology right up until grade 13 in high school and I have always been keenly interested in what Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory would call all that squishy stuff. Like you I also knew that the various things I had been doing (retail management, IT consulting) weren't for me and that I was meant to do something else. I decided I did not want to grow old with that kind of regret and took the plunge. I am already very glad that I did so and at least I will not look back and wonder if I could have succeeded at higher learning. I was even able to take a PhD. level course during my two year Masters and I now know that if I was to go that route, I could accomplish that as well. We'll see, I expect to take courses as I age just to learn and there is a requirement in my field for annual training so the learning will still be there.

Ok, back to bikes. It is raining here and within three weeks hopefully all the snow is melted and salt washed away so that I can get back out there on my little Cube (actually it is pretty large). Here is a picture from last summer of my bike, I call her Ridey.

Awesome to hear that you took the decision to go to uni when you did! You're never too old for that and it can open doors to new opportunities, like it looks it has done for you. Hope you can get a fixed position at the hospital and maybe it will be possible to do a PhD through that. It is possible to get there through a slightly different route. It happens occasionally with medical doctors who also get involved with medical research.

I am so jealous you guys have snow! It is highly annoying when you want to cycle (unless you have a fatbike), but we hardly ever get any of it over here. This winter was especially pathetic. Bought all sorts of gear for cold weather riding and never needed it. Would have been much better if I had invested in some waterproof gear instead. Nice bike!

 

[Podster]

Haha, deal! You went on to study later in life? I did. I was initially trained as a car mechanic, but I always knew something didn't sit right. Ended up doing my BSc/Msc in biology (adaptation physiology, molecular biology) and went on to write my on PhD project on the foundations of biology, which is more history of science (understanding why we do science the way we do it). Luckily a PhD in the Netherlands is a fully paid research/teaching position, so that helped. I hope you can find a way to earn your PhD at some point, but having the Master in your pocket will feel great!

The Yeti is really nice! Love Yeti and always wanted one, but was never able to buy them here. Used to have a Giant Team Trials bike set up for street trials and that was a really fun bike to ride (not that I was any good, btw).

Yep, I went all out as you can see and everyone who sees it immediately tells me they love the White Bros. but I just love how nice it rides and handles. Carbon seat post, HD brakes and as stiff as she is the 2.2 tubeless on the Arch's make her ride like a dream Here's shots of the rear drop and the Bro's up close, my buds all think I got a little crazy spending close to $3K (retail however the barter system is alive and well around my place) LOL

You think @Sonic Defender started higher education later in life I've just started back to school having only 28 credit hours and I'm 63! Better late than never eh

 

[Wyville]

Yep, I went all out as you can see and everyone who sees it immediately tells me they love the White Bros. but I just love how nice it rides and handles. Carbon seat post, HD brakes and as stiff as she is the 2.2 tubeless on the Arch's make her ride like a dream Here's shots of the rear drop and the Bro's up close, my buds all think I got a little crazy spending close to $3K (retail however the barter system is alive and well around my place) LOL




You think @Sonic Defender started higher education later in life I've just started back to school having only 28 credit hours and I'm 63! Better late than never eh

Very nice bike! I don't think it is all that crazy to spend that amount, but I've gone passed that with a few bikes, so I am biased.

 

[vmiguel]

 

[Sonic Defender]

Yep, I went all out as you can see and everyone who sees it immediately tells me they love the White Bros. but I just love how nice it rides and handles. Carbon seat post, HD brakes and as stiff as she is the 2.2 tubeless on the Arch's make her ride like a dream Here's shots of the rear drop and the Bro's up close, my buds all think I got a little crazy spending close to $3K (retail however the barter system is alive and well around my place) LOL




You think @Sonic Defender started higher education later in life I've just started back to school having only 28 credit hours and I'm 63! Better late than never eh

63, outstanding, never too late for sure. There is huge value in later life learning, very protective of the aging brain, which sadly is a thing. What program are you in, or is it not a program stream as of yet?