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Your Car or your Computer?

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Originally posted by: Trygve
Right this minute, it's my car, but that's because I just bought it (used) and have the urge to keep it clean and not abuse it as horribly as I usually do, at least for a while.

My computers are all a couple of years old now, but when I get something new, my affections will probably be leaning in that direction for a while.
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Nice bike! Why is the seat tilted so far forward though? That can't be comfortable!
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Trygve
Right this minute, it's my car, but that's because I just bought it (used) and have the urge to keep it clean and not abuse it as horribly as I usually do, at least for a while.

My computers are all a couple of years old now, but when I get something new, my affections will probably be leaning in that direction for a while.
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Nice bike! Why is the seat tilted so far forward though? That can't be comfortable!
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angled for speed
 
Originally posted by: Trygve
Right this minute, it's my car, but that's because I just bought it (used) and have the urge to keep it clean and not abuse it as horribly as I usually do, at least for a while.

My computers are all a couple of years old now, but when I get something new, my affections will probably be leaning in that direction for a while.
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Makin up for the lack of bulge there, eh?


Hehe....j/k😛
 
Originally posted by: MazerRackham
Originally posted by: Trygve
Right this minute, it's my car, but that's because I just bought it (used) and have the urge to keep it clean and not abuse it as horribly as I usually do, at least for a while.

My computers are all a couple of years old now, but when I get something new, my affections will probably be leaning in that direction for a while.
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:Q

Whoa dude! You work out much??
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You should see his computer setup! 😉
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: MazerRackham
Originally posted by: Trygve
Right this minute, it's my car, but that's because I just bought it (used) and have the urge to keep it clean and not abuse it as horribly as I usually do, at least for a while.

My computers are all a couple of years old now, but when I get something new, my affections will probably be leaning in that direction for a while.
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:Q

Whoa dude! You work out much??
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You should see his computer setup! 😉
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QFT. Also, Trygve pwning Nik was the greatest thread in ATOT history.
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Trygve
Right this minute, it's my car, but that's because I just bought it (used) and have the urge to keep it clean and not abuse it as horribly as I usually do, at least for a while.

My computers are all a couple of years old now, but when I get something new, my affections will probably be leaning in that direction for a while.
Click to expand...

Nice bike! Why is the seat tilted so far forward though? That can't be comfortable!
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That's how I like it, but I must be weird that way because I had to go through my entire collection of bike bits-n-pieces to find a long seatpost I could angle like that (and I had to take it apart and put some of the parts on backwards to do it). I'd rather have my weight distributed between my hipbones and arms or forearms (depending on whether I'm in the drop or aero position) rather than on my crotch and, ideally, the front part of the seat just provides a little added stability when doing out-of-the-saddle riding.

For those of you who don't angle the saddle forward like that, doesn't your crotch go numb on a long ride?

Same design principle behind some of my workout machines: I describe my hyperextension bench as being "male-friendly" because the part that goes across your hips has a gap in the middle so you're not resting your weight on your naughty bits. 🙂


Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: MazerRackham
:Q

Whoa dude! You work out much??
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You should see his computer setup! 😉
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Fortunately for me, the gym is just two flights of stairs down from where I'm typing this; I've been down hitting the weights since my previous burst of posting. It's real handy. (And the servers are down there, too.)
 
I can't imagine living without either of them. 🙁 My car cost a LOT more than my computer did... but I spend a lot more time with my computer than my car.

I hadn't driven my car in a few days, and when I had to drive a couple of miles to pick up my mail this morning, I was reminded how much I like driving that car. 😎
 
A car is just a tool to go from Point A to Point B. The computer is a complete package. It serves as an entertainment center, connects you to all manner of goods and services, etc.
 
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