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    How do you deal with the loss of your little girl

    my condolences and prayers for you and your family.... and, having just lost my mom suddenly last week, I'd like to suggest this book that was given to me, and is helping lot's. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0060952733/002-7778207-7919210?v=glance I'd buy you a copy if...
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    New Surly! lovin it.

    she's my commuter/car and touring. with the occasional fast ride with roadie friends.
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    New Surly! lovin it.

    Not gonna race... it's my car! maybe some quick club rides with a different set of wheels.
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    New Surly! lovin it.

    just built her up with spare parts. 54 cm Cross Check. My main transportation.
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    Bar end shifters, help installing....?

    I've got a pair of Dura ace bar end shifters off of ebay that I'd like to install on my new Cross-check. I'm looking at these things and not seeing how to install them. Does the ratchet have to be removed from the plug part first? Anyone have a link to installation/pics? thanks lot's...
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    doing long miles on a Crosscheck...

    I orderd a Surly crosscheck today to serve as my all around commute/training road bike. Has anyone put in long miles on this bike....like double century length? Comfortable? what would you guys choose to spec it out with (drivetrain/ wheels) to make it as versitile as possible? thanks!
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    Calling all drummers!!!

    I thought I was on the wrong forum for a sec. i'm a drummer/perc engineer/producer. i've never seen Marco in person, but have seen some videos. Reminds me of the kinda work Bozzio put in to develop independence. It certainly is impressive just on a sheer pyrotechnical level.I'm not too...
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    Help me spec a new Surly crosscheck....plz!

    I need some help specing out a Surly Cross check. I'll be using it primarily to put in some long training miles, commuting, and some light touring and baby trailer pulling (inn about 5 months.) I really don't know were to start with the wheels, drivetrain, and all... I know that I'd like to...
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    Is it worth it? upgrading an old Trek 560

    I've got the bug to start doing some road biking again. It's been years since I've ridden ( I do a lot of mtn biking) road, with the last being a 40 mile commute to work. I've put on some lb's in the last few years and I'm slowly getting back in shape, but I think the addition of some road...
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    mtn biking, pregnancy

    wow. 4 children....you're a hero. I think I'm gonna get the tandem (it's a mtn tandem) dusted off and set up for the road with some nice fat n cushy slicks. I think playing it safe is probably best as she has been known to take a digger or two in the last year. She's only been riding for about...
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    mtn biking, pregnancy

    Hi all. My wife just gave me the news yesterday that we're expecting (our first). we ride crosscountry, local trails a couple times a week. She's thinking Mtn biking should take the back burner while she's pregnant. I was just wondering if anyone here has some experience and or advice...