Heaving myself out of bed yesterday morning, I was filled with neutralness. It could have gone one way or the other, but thankfully I saw this as I walked to the kitchen:
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Fork Conundrum - Float vs. TALAS, Part 2
A while back, I was trying to figure out whether to get a Float or TALAS for the EG. So few people have the Kashima stanchions on either model [thanks Fox - aftermarket only!] that it was difficult to find a thorough review. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence to indicate that Kashima works, so I'll take the plunge and get the TALAS 180 RC2. The lower travel setting will be climbable, and it's not like I can get a whole lot worse than I am now. Riiiiiiiiight...
I'll wait until after Sea Otter, 'cause Fox will debut the 2012 version and I'll be able to make an educated decision on which fork is most bling. Also, any significant changes will push the price of the 2011 down. 6 weeks to go...
I'll wait until after Sea Otter, 'cause Fox will debut the 2012 version and I'll be able to make an educated decision on which fork is most bling. Also, any significant changes will push the price of the 2011 down. 6 weeks to go...
Monday, March 28, 2011
New Directions - Part Four
My contract finished up a couple weeks ago. I had forgotten what being unemployed was like. It doesn't suit me well. I've put on almost 10 pounds, Twitter has become central to my waking life and I've only made two decent contacts for potential employment.
What I've learned thus far about my various career paths:
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Bike Profile - Trek 8500
When I picked this up in 2004, it was a NEW new bike. Special order, custom upgrades and I didn't lift a finger on the build. It was all Fox this and Thomson that, XT everything else. Light, stiff, fit like a glove, shifted so well. Sweet near-black matte finish. This is what it looked like when I brought it home from Calgary Cycle:
When I picked this up in 2004, it was a NEW new bike. Special order, custom upgrades and I didn't lift a finger on the build. It was all Fox this and Thomson that, XT everything else. Light, stiff, fit like a glove, shifted so well. Sweet near-black matte finish. This is what it looked like when I brought it home from Calgary Cycle:
Monday, February 21, 2011
New Directions, Part Three
I tweeted [that seems #weird - I'm still not used to the @concept] about my top career prospects the other day. All are fine choices for an ENFJ fellow like myself:
I tweeted [that seems #weird - I'm still not used to the @concept] about my top career prospects the other day. All are fine choices for an ENFJ fellow like myself:
- Advertising Account Manager
- Photographer
- Urban & Regional Planner
- Public Relations Director
- Graphic Designer
- Interior Designer
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
It's Coming
I've pretty much reached the end of the road with the way things are. Something is going to change, and soon. Today I heard my co-workers joking about BAs who don't know the business. "About as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike!", said one. "As useful as a chocolate fireguard!", quoth another. "I resemble that remark!", thought I.
Oy.
I've pretty much reached the end of the road with the way things are. Something is going to change, and soon. Today I heard my co-workers joking about BAs who don't know the business. "About as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike!", said one. "As useful as a chocolate fireguard!", quoth another. "I resemble that remark!", thought I.
Oy.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
We've Gone To Plaid
So much has been happening in the last week, I haven't had a chance to really put it down on pa... um... type it out. Let's recap, shall we?
New Directions - Things are going pretty well. I converted my resume from chronological to skills-based, wrote a proper cover letter for the first time in years, and submitted said resume and letter to a really nice company who might read this [Hello! ;-)].
So much has been happening in the last week, I haven't had a chance to really put it down on pa... um... type it out. Let's recap, shall we?
New Directions - Things are going pretty well. I converted my resume from chronological to skills-based, wrote a proper cover letter for the first time in years, and submitted said resume and letter to a really nice company who might read this [Hello! ;-)].
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Fork Conundrum - Float vs. TALAS
I had a good conversation with Arthur at Suspensionwerx on Thursday [Friday?]. We talked about what they could do for my rear shock, a Fox RP23 with the HV can and the medium compression / low rebound tune. Basically, they're going to add in a Boost Valve and tweak the ProPedal a bit. This should firm up the mid-stroke a fair bit and stop it from wallowing. It will not be coil-ish on the descents, but it should be a hell of a lot better overall. If it still sucks, then I'll chuck it and get a CCDB, RC4 or something along those lines.
I had a good conversation with Arthur at Suspensionwerx on Thursday [Friday?]. We talked about what they could do for my rear shock, a Fox RP23 with the HV can and the medium compression / low rebound tune. Basically, they're going to add in a Boost Valve and tweak the ProPedal a bit. This should firm up the mid-stroke a fair bit and stop it from wallowing. It will not be coil-ish on the descents, but it should be a hell of a lot better overall. If it still sucks, then I'll chuck it and get a CCDB, RC4 or something along those lines.
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