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Yeah, in your circumstance, i can see why you would be reluctant to pursue that. I haven't talked to the guy I was told knew about what we have and whether it would be permissible or appropriate, so I am just guessing as to whether or not I could use it. Good point on the reballing for the component only. I don't know a lot about this shit (and see BGAs as the work of the devil ).

^ I suppose having a tech do the work for you at your place of employment would be somewhat unethical, though I question that if it is on their own time, and you aren't reworking boards for sale, etc. Doing a 1-off for your personal use would seem OK to me, if the company equipment is not in use, etc. This place seems fairly reasonable: http://www.circuitrework.com/services/terms.shtml $15-$75 for reballing per component.

You have probably googled reballing/reflowing and seen countless links/videos, etc. of DIY processes? I have a Powermac G5 logic board that has a chip that needs to be reflowed or reballed as well. The problem is finding someone who can do it in a cost-effective manner. I haven't gotten around to approaching someone in one of our engineering labs at work about getting my hands on a BGA rework station that we apparently have. I replaced the logic board with a used one from ebay, and it is working OK. http://www.retronix.com/application-specific-balling-and-reballing

Yep, just saw that. A shame! RIP

My mistake. I was thinking of the mussettes on Ventoux. This was illegal, and the light penalty is an outrage. Should have been at least a couple of minutes. Had Froome bonked...

The organizers permitted food within the normal 10km (for a mtn. stage) so that was legal. I think it is 20km on flat stages also. I was laughing my ass off over another forum post on the mtn. stage after Froome had taken the yellow jersey, but got isolated with no teammates within a mile or more of him: "All that said, this year's TDF has been boring partly because no team has the stones to really challenge Froome. They isolated him in the mountains, and rather than putting in endless crushing attacks, Valverde/Contador/Evans/Schleck decided to take him for a no-drop group ride. I think the story of 2013 is "Froome benefits from stupid race strategy" rather than "Froome dominates opponents"."

I've commuted to work Tues./Wed. and today, and agree on the fricking hot and muggy (maybe not by FL standards), particularly on the commute home. Drivers continue to be courteous. Saw a guy on two days commuting on a 4-lane divided highway with no shoulder (curb) that I would not even attempt riding. Not sure if it was the same guy both days. Props for balls, not sure about brains

Heal up Marshall! Sorry about your ride leader Vicki, hope he also heals quickly, and they catch the perp(s). Also, the white pearl paint job sounds great!

^ Well the TKDs are better than the RK27s, but yeah, once you go beyond the sub-$100 pots, you are in for some spending

x3! Nice!

Uggh... floods suck Aerius! Screw the look Vicki, if the Brooks makes you happy, stick with it, even on the Kirk. Also, have you seen their new non-leather saddle? http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/saddles/touring+%26+trekking/Cambium+C17+S+Ladies+Ltd+Ed/ Seriously overpriced IMHO, but early ride reports seem favorable, and you wouldn't have to worry about rain, etc. with it.

Yes, I watched the premier and thought it looked promising as well.

Happy Birthday Mike!

Happy Birthday Birgir!

You guys watch HR? I figure if I'm not in the ditch, it be good Raffy: you are trying to get your bars lower? I ran across this calculator today which might be useful http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php Doesn't work so well for my quill stems Or maybe it would.

Happy belated Birthday Greg!

Best wishes to you two!

Happy belated Birthday(s)!

All I will say re: Giordana is that there shit, while really nice, does run small. I have a jersey that my brother gave me that is a "5" Euro sizing, that is supposed to be their XL. It fits more like a medium, as in, I would be comfortable wearing it when I get down to 170. And it is a "Campy" jersey

Happy Birthday Scott! Luv the cake Al...

Happy Birthday Justin! Hope you have a great one!

Interesting article! I am most concerned with maximum chain life, which though hinted at here, isn't directly measured. The Chain'l seemed to perform middle of the pack in terms of efficiency, and is not really dirtier than other lubes I've used after a few hundred miles. I've never tried any of the dry lubes, and might just for the hell of it, particularly one which has a lot of PFTE in it.

Nice ride Mike! I'm confused regarding lube. Why would ceramic be a good idea in a chain lube? Or is it just the typical use of a buzz word; ceramic.. must be good. I'll stick with Chain'l. Marshall, have you tried wiping the chain down lightly with a rag with a solvent (mineral spirits) on it? The lube only needs to be in the rollers, anything else is unnecessary. You are applying a drop to each roller, then wiping it down after it has had time to soak in, aren't you?

Great team to the Bruins as well! Congrats Hawks!

RIP Slim. GIFSoup