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Informative, thanks! We have what I presume is a Vic Firth mill that we bought a number of years ago from Williams Sonoma. I've been happy with it, though it doesn't handle really large Tellicherry peppercorns well. We mainly use malabar though. Buy most of our spices from Penzeys.

Mike: try to get the bead of the on side (assuming you have one side on) into the channel in the middle of the rim. That might help. Then try to work the other side on with your hands, using tire levers towards the end. If you succeed in getting it on, compress both sides of the tire and look down along the bead and rim to make sure you don't have tube sticking out anywhere. If you can't get it on, you might want to try a tire jack such as the Kool-Stop. Good luck, and keep the cussing to a minimum I know, it isn't funny... Re: the Conti GP-4000 tires: I haven't used them, but did hear one bad thing about their traction on wet surfaces. One guy on BF was talking about going down a hill with a curve with some water on it at around 35-40 mph and having the back end come unglued. He managed to ride it around the curve without falling. When he got to the bottom, he said he got off the bike and puked his guts out. Sounds like fun! He prefers the Veloflex Pave or Master 22s.

Press a book or something between your legs, standing straight up, bare or stocking feet. Measure top of book to the floor.

Yeah, I would agree. I an 5'8" with a 30" inseam (can't remember my cycling inseam) and a 53/54 is what I should ride. My RRA is a 22 1/2" C-T, but fits me fine. You should be on a minimum of a 56. You would be very cramped on a 53 or 54. Your reach measurement and top tube length (or effective length) is more important though.

Mine is a quad 10K motorized.

I've got a motorized one (Alps RK27) kicking around that I don't have plans for. I'll have to see if it is 50K or what though. Let me know.

Damn, I wish I was down 12 lbs. Congrat(s) Vicki!

Yes, great post Ken!

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What is your TW cable modem (w/phone)? An Arris something or other? That is why I haven't bought my own modem yet, because Comcast says they can't guarantee future compatibility if you have voice. If it is internet only, then they have an approved list and you can go ahead and buy your own.

Happy Birthday Gene! Hope you have a great one!

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Yes, Comcast has always charged for that. If we didn't have Comcast voice as well, I would also just buy my own modem. It does seem sleazy to just all of a sudden start charging for it. Too bad consumers can't just modify their acceptance terms anytime they feel like it as the providers seem to like to do....

Those look nice Jim! I was on a mission when I bought my Sidis (my brother had some), but would agree that they are priced rather insanely. Though I think that about most bike stuff (bikes, components, apparel) these days. Must be getting old. Now, get off my lawn!

Chris, I'll admit I'm no expert on bike fit and geometry, but your 1st 3 bullets referencing the ground confuse me a bit. You have no control over BB height from ground, and the chances of it matching from one frame to the next, particularly with different builders, would seem slim? If everything measurement-wise matches in relation to the BB (i.e., your last 3 bullets), shouldn't you be good? The standover height may differ, but shouldn't be much of a concern unless it is ridiculous. My Raleigh has always been "tight" down there, but has never been a issue.

Happy Birthday Bryan!

^ this!

Mike: Here's a bike for you... don't remember your size but I think this is close. You could be riding Chris' (DH) bike's father (or grandfather) http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=118691&highlight=lemond

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Don't worry... I think they have a half-life of 50 million years or something like that. You have plenty of time.

Sorry to hear Vicki. I don't blame you for not wanting to hang around a hotel. Best wishes for your recovery!

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Happy birthday Dinny!