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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 07, 2015, 05:49:32 PM »
Your last sentence, shit fuck. You can change things, but you'd rather whine like a pussy on an internet bulletin board
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 07, 2015, 05:26:08 PM »
Then you can change things. Start a company and make your own, original parts. Or, open a shop and sell only what YOU think should be sold, then promptly go out of business because you're selling things that the people who actually buy parts don't give a shit about. Fucking supply and demand, dummy. Welcome to the real world.
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 07, 2015, 05:02:28 PM »My comment was more of a reply to Condorbkr's comment before mine, not necessarily to Nigel's riding. I also didn't say I wanted to quit because of Nigel, which is kind of outrageous and I'm not sure why everyone thought that's what I meant. I do believe BMX needs to evolve but definitely not in that direction. I'm still just as hyped on bmx as I was the first day I started riding but I just completely gave up on following what is going on in bmx. There definitely are several companies out there that are doing the right thing and riders that are doing real riding that deserve recognition but simply aren't getting it. Odyssey constantly pushes new technology into bmx yet everyone is infinitely more hyped on a new shadow chain simply because it looks cool and Shadow claims it is "the strongest chain on the market". Obviously since bikes have gotten lighter, younger kids will be able to participate in the sport but it seems that it is now only mindless 15 year olds and companies know that. It has become extremely rare to actually find a company or a rider that cares about the sport and not what puts more money into their pockets.
If I was a pro, and money from sponsorship/competition was my only way to get paid, I'd be suckling the teet of anyone who was willing to throw money at me. If you're only willing to ride for a company that puts money directly back into the sport because of "love for sport" you're a fucking idiot. It makes financial sense to sell out to a company like Nike, Monster, RedBull and whoever else is pumping money into peoples pockets these days.
Professionals in ANY sport/hobby don't do it for the love of the sport/hobby, they're doing it for the money. Otherwise, you wouldn't see multi-million dollar contracts being given out. According to your logic, athletes shouldn't accept big money sponsorships from companies who don't directly put that money back into the sport and they shouldn't take huge contracts from their teams head office unless they're giving their fans back a lot of what they're paying to see, instead of lining their own pockets. Obviously there's a few exceptions, sports like lacrosse aren't big in Canada, so in that case, most players have to work a 40 hour week in addition to being a professional athlete.
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 07, 2015, 02:22:37 PM »If this is the future of bmx then I don't want to be a part of it. BMX does not need to be commercialized any more than it is. We don't need more skateparks or our sport to be in the spotlight, we need more companies that give a shit about us rather than just trying to make a quick buck.
I'm sure every skater quite riding when Bam or Ryan Sheckler got a TV show. I'm sure every snowboarder quit riding after Shawn White got a clothing line at Target.
Quit being upset and realize that companies might be able to care about riders more if they have a little more money.
Or just quit riding, because I'm sure no one would care if you did.
Would like to green box you for this.
No one is forcing you to participate Brooklyn. If one dude trying to make a name for himself bums you out that much that you're going to have a temper tantrum and stop riding, go for it.
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The Lounge / Re: Happy New Years!
« on: January 05, 2015, 06:52:55 PM »Probably pay down my credit card. I could have it paid off in like a paycheck and a half (1.5 weeks) but I'm not too good with my money ha.
Its not tough so long as you aren't spending much with them. It took me about 2 months to get mine paid off after I got my new job, but that's because I'm constantly using it for work. Now, if its something not work related I use it for, I pay it off immediately.
Just set up a budget if you can't pay it all off in one shot. I had trouble managing money until I started using spreadsheets for it. I feel like having it visualized on paper makes it a lot easier to deal with. Instead of comparing your debt to your bank account.
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 05, 2015, 01:49:32 PM »
Can't hate on the dude for getting his nut. He's still not as bad as Adam22.
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The Lounge / Re: Happy New Years!
« on: January 04, 2015, 02:47:50 PM »
My resolutions:
Drink less beer
Start working out again
Use my phone less often
Stop being lazy and go out and do things.
These are all things I should have been doing anyways, and it took a shitty break up to realise it
Drink less beer
Start working out again
Use my phone less often
Stop being lazy and go out and do things.
These are all things I should have been doing anyways, and it took a shitty break up to realise it
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The Lounge / Re: Quitting your job.
« on: December 27, 2014, 03:42:38 PM »Haven't had a triumphant exit from a job yet. Did however get fired from Cold Stones in high school for not cleaning the waffle iron right.
Then you offered Adam22 your virgin butthole in exchange for employment
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The Lounge / Re: so what did everyone get.
« on: December 25, 2014, 03:43:01 PM »
Socks and underwear. Stoked.
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The Lounge / Re: Merry Christmas
« on: December 24, 2014, 08:19:20 PM »
No snow on the page, kinda bummed. But cheers everyone. Have a good Christmas/Kwanzaa/chanukka. Shalom
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The Lounge / Re: joint pain after drinking?
« on: December 19, 2014, 08:27:19 AM »
Think it has to do with your body trying to process the formaldehyde out of your system as its essentially a poison. That's why in reality, things like hangovers are guaranteed and there's no cure for them.
Another reason for pain and shakes, is that alcohol is quick to make your body dependent on it, so you're going through alcohol withdrawal with those symptoms as well
Another reason for pain and shakes, is that alcohol is quick to make your body dependent on it, so you're going through alcohol withdrawal with those symptoms as well
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The Lounge / Re: 7th Annual BG Secret Santa
« on: December 17, 2014, 11:11:09 PM »
The package I sent is creeping along at a snails pace. Been in his city for 2 days now at the sorting facility.
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The Bike Shop / Re: I redid my seat
« on: December 15, 2014, 08:03:37 PM »
That looks sweet. I really, really hope the cut for the pivotal bolt isn't too noticeable. It would suck for it to ruin such an awesome piece of work.
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The Lounge / Re: The Swiss?
« on: December 13, 2014, 11:49:08 PM »
See if you can go on a tour of the Guiness factory while you're there.
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The Bike Shop / Re: IS GALAXY THE NEW OILSLICK??
« on: December 13, 2014, 01:01:10 PM »
I'd probably get some of that stuff. I think something like hubs, stem and sprocket would look really good on a black, white or chrome bike.
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