Northern VA Chatter Thread

That's pretty sweet! I love the lugs.

Classy!

That's a beautiful bicycle. Looks like you have a Brooks saddle on it. I tried one on my bike for a year and that was like medieval torture. But everyone swears by them. The Brooks looked a lot better than the "Rx" gel seat I have on it now. I feel like a little old lady riding around with it, but it's comfy.

Is that one of those Rivendell bikes?

Question about VA state inspections for autos.

I'm hearing conflicting information on body rust/rot--obviously a point of consideration for me these days. The code does not list body condition as an inspectable item. Can a truck be failed for being full of rust? --Except for the floor pans, which ARE specifically inspected.

Thanks!

Official procedure: http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Safety.shtm#InspectionProgram

Love your 'Vehicle Agreement'! Especially the part about baby polar bears!

Don't know about VA, but in MD if the hole is large enough to put a finger in, no matter where it is, it will fail inspection.

It doesn't really matter a whole lot what the regs say, it's the guy that is inspecting it that counts. Start arguing with the inspector, he'll nit pick you to death and you'll be lucky to ever get it through.

You'd be better off asking at the place you'll get it inspected then asking asking on this thread.

Yes-not a custom Riv, but one with stock geometry, frame built by Waterford.

u perv...

A think of beauty, nonetheless.

Too funny... Things I do for shock and awe... Shit

Hope to see you and your better half at blooch's.

I am heading to the aerostitch pop up ship now

I spent about 30 minutes at the Aerostich show speaking to someone about possible updates to the Darien. Hopefully in the next year or so we might see some updates to make the Darien a better jacket. You can thank me if it happens

Beard and I spoke with Andy Goldfine himself for about an hour or so. Very interesting guy. I even wound up on their facebook page for the store:
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I wonder how many Ruckus riders do it in a Roadcrafter?

http://jalopnik.com/watch-nyc-bikers-attack-range-rover-after-driver-runs-o-1427168165/@tcraggs22

I didn't know that was you until I saw the license plate on your bike. I just didn't think to say hi. Sorry.

The caption here should read...Boy day dreaming..."someday I'll be cool enough to ride that beast~! oh and wear that jacket."

Figured I'd put a shameless plug to my 2006 BMW F650GS for sale here.

That's a really nice bike. I hope it goes to a good home.

Did mike spring for a new stitch?




See you in two weeks.