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You're right, it does go back the the main point of this thread. I'm just saying if you spec one with a high dollar item like carbon hoops and one without, it's not really apples to apples. My whole argument for the complete build package is really who cares who is choosing the compromise. Have you ridden the Cane Creek Helm and the Fox Float Grip2 Factory back to back? Why is that the part de résistance? In your scenario, if I give up a few exotic parts, I get free carbon wheels.

Yeah, but carbon wheels are kinda a big upgrade item. I couldn't edit your saved build, but if you threw carbon hoops on it, the custom build would probably increase by $1k or more, right? If you go the through the Ibis site and stick with the "standard" Ibis alum wheels, the total is $5769 with the upgraded suspension.

Shit just got real.

That logic only applies if you take full retail pricing of complete builds. If someone is willing to shop around for deals on each component, I bet that same person is willing to shop closeout deals on complete builds. Or gently used.

Choosing every piece of a custom build can be fun, but you're fooling yourself if you think it's cheaper unless you already have some of the parts you need from other bikes. New complete bikes are really, really good these days and manufacturers can spec out a bike way cheaper then an individual building a custom bike. Just choose the frame you want and buy the best level complete build that you can afford. Give it chance with the factory spec (don't assume that you'll need to change stuff based on preconceived opinions of brands). Chances are that you don't have to make any compromises at all.

I bet more than 2 saw you.

Down here in Wimberley, we get fresh cougar kills of full grown deer pretty often.

Stuff some extra beers in your pants and stay positive. Sounds like your in good hands.

They also have it on tap at Kerbey Lane on William Cannon. Pairs great with breakfast.

Where are all the IPA lovers?? Although I posted a pic of Lone Star (which is my go-to "volume beer"), hoppy IPAs are my fave. Sierra Nevada Torpedo is probably my favorite all time. Readily available at most grocery stores, and every time I buy some, that first sip makes me say "Oh yeah, why don't I buy this more often? This stuff is great!" Electric Jellyfish (Pint House Pizza) is mind blowing. That said, this hazy/juicy trend is starting to annoy me. It's like they are either great or gross. No inbetween. "Gross" being a relative term. It's not like I'm pouring any of them down the drain. I've also been buying a lot of Real Ale's Swifty this summer. It's an APA, not an IPA, but it delivers plenty of flavor and is nice when it's hot and you can't crush 7% or higher beers all day in the sun. I feel most "session" IPAs taste like they just watered down a decent IPA. Edit: This is all top of mind. I'll have to dig deeper for some of the rarer IPAs that I've enjoyed.

Finally some useful advice on this site. Hope you heal up fast.

Does Tableau or Power Bi convert Units better?

My rear thru axle has a habit of backing out. I usually notice shifting issues before it gets that loose. Thanks for the reminder to check for loose bolts!

Now there are a bunch more carbon bikes. I'm not sure how that translates exactly because carbon obviously breaks too.

I remember upgrading to some "wide" 660mm bars back in the early 2000's. It would be hard to give those away these days.

I'm sure it's just an optical illusion, but those bars look pretty strait on the left and bent up oddly on the right.

It looks like you edited out the part where you had to do a keg stand then spin around 10 times with your forehead on a baseball bat.

So what? You've only proven that the University of Oregon can properly capitalize. The university of minnesota is the bIAS rESPONSE tEAM in question.

Shouldn't "campus bias response team" be capitalized? Kids today.

That course sounds like it rocks.

That sounds intimidating. I bet there will be a lot of A.S.S.es out there.

Can I ride a geared bike if I promise not to shift?

Typo + drug reference = quotes from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

I've dabbled in bike shoe repair. As others have said, not the same as when they were new.