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  • Birthday:
  • December 17, 1985
  • Nerd since:
  • January 27, 2010
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Jeff Lesser

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The weather is CO is incredible. Supposed to be mid-70's this weekend. Perfect for getting out on my 2-wheeled toys from Tommaso & Honda.

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I'm a proud member of the Giantnerd® Nerd Herd. I like to ride my fixie in the summer and snowboard in the winter. I recently started hiking and snowshoeing too which I am enjoying thoroughly.

You can find me at Breck, Keystone or Vail this year on the weekends.

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Recent Activity: This page outlines the stuff you've done at Giantnerd® most recently. To see older posts, just scroll down the page. You can even select a category tab below to find more specific posts!

Oct 24

coupon discount   We cannot control what other websites have in terms of their content. There are currently no active promo codes. Feel free to contact that website and tell them to update their information.

Posted 10.24.12

Oct 23

coupon discount   That coupon code is no longer active.

Posted 10.23.12

Sizing   Yes the XL will fit you perfectly!

Posted 10.23.12

How many speeds those thise bike have?   This bike has 2 speeds and in the back and 2 in the front giving it 20 total speeds.

Posted 10.23.12

Oct 22

Do you ship?   We definitely do ship to Chile!

Posted 10.22.12

Stickers   We do not have any stickers, we are very sorry!

Posted 10.22.12

Oct 20

bottom bracket   68mm, English Thread

Posted 10.20.12

Oct 15

bamf halfnelsonmountain bike    This bike weighs 31.5 lbs (17” Frame without pedals/reflectors).

Posted 10.15.12

Cleat compatibility?   If by Delta you mean Look Delta cleats then yes, these pedals will work with any standard 3-bolt pattern.

Posted 10.15.12

Oct 09

THE NORTH FACE HAVOC HIKING SHOE - WOMEN'S    This version is water resistant while the GTX version (http://www.giantnerd.com/the-north-face-havoc-gtx-xcr-hiking-shoe-women-s.html) is the water proof version.

Posted 10.09.12

Oct 08

what widths do the north face boots come in   This boots doesn't have multiple width sizes.

Posted 10.08.12

Oct 01

Nerd dollars   Nerd Dollars are our proprietary monetary system to get gear. In other words, Nerd Dollars are credit that can be used at Giantnerd® towards the purchase of more gear. $1 in Nerd Dollars is equivalent to $1 in credit towards any product on Giantnerd.com. To use Nerd Dollars: In the checkout right above the typical payment methods you will find a box which says “You have $XX.XX available nerd dollars you can apply to this order” When the checkbox is clicked with a checkmark your Nerd Dollars will be applied towards your purchase. The amount you have that is being applied can be seen in the sentence as well as in the total at the bottom. Nerd Dollars must be used in full unless your Nerd Dollars cover the entire purchase. To put this another way: if you choose to apply your Nerd Dollars towards a purchase you must use all of them; if you have more Nerd Dollars than the total of the purchase you will have some left over to apply to your next purchase; if you do not have enough to cover the whole order you will have to pay the rest with another payment method.

Posted 10.01.12

New stock?   Thanks for your interest in the BAMF Assassin. We are currently out of stock and while we have plans to get more we do not have an exact date of arrival to give you. To get notified of when we make new bike available for presale please sign up for our newsletter or Like us on Facebook. We definitely do ship internationally as well. Simply put the item in your cart and at checkout put in your international address and you will get real shipping quotes.

Posted 10.01.12

Sep 28

GT GTR Series 3 Road Bike (Beginner) sizing   If your wife likes a more upright riding position it is better to go with the XS since it has a shorter top tube. She also falls right in the size range for the XS so I would recommend that. Standover is only one part of the equation and on a semi-compact geometry bike it is less of a factor. Given that she has long legs she probably has a shorter torso which is another reason the XS is the right fit.

Posted 09.28.12

answer is probably on site but..   We do not offer the ability to pick the bike up but shipping is FREE so save yourself the gas and hassle and have it delivered straight to your door!

Posted 09.28.12

creaking while pedaling   Sounds like you should take the bike to a professional mechanic and have them figure out what the issue is and then our customer service can help you resolve it. Based on what you wrote it is difficult to determine what the issue is.

Posted 09.28.12

Sep 27

Does this include the lever?   This is only for the caliper.

Posted 09.27.12

GT Sensor expert   The rear shock does not have lockout but it does have rebound adjust. The bike comes with Shimano PD-M505 pedals.

Posted 09.27.12

Sep 25

Upgrade brakes to Shimano 105?   The 105 brakes we have would indeed work well on this bike. You do need one of the front and one of the rear if you want to upgrade both.

Posted 09.25.12

Sep 24

How much will this bike be around Christmas time?   We do not have that data at this point, you will have to check back in December.

Posted 09.24.12

Sep 12

Note For William


Hey William, sorry to hear about the issues with your bike. BAMF is definitely not out of business but leaves the handling of customer issues to us. You can give our customer service a call at 1-877-731-6051 and we can talk about your issues and how to get them resolved. It sounds like you expect the Genius Build to last your bike an entire year, make sure you are getting your bike maintained by a professional routinely, especially after the first couple hundred miles as new cables stretch and need a quick tightening to make sure the derailleurs are functioning properly (could be the cause of the chain issue).

Posted 09.12.12

Aug 29

Note To Brian Youll


Hey Brian, I am sorry that you had a bent derailleur hanger. When you buy a bike without the Genius Build it comes in a typical rectangular bike box which puts all the parts against each other. With the Genius Build it comes in a triangular box that has the bike completely away from the sides of the box. Derailleur hangers are meant to bend and break in order to save the frame, this way it is a $22 part instead of needing a whole new frame. If we had the hanger we would send it to you however BAMF hasn't sent us the hanger for the Grappler recently.

Posted 08.29.12

May 16

The Greatest Spoke Wrench That Ever Did Exist


I do declare, this is by far the greatest spoke wrench. Greater than a mint julep on derby day!

Posted 05.16.12

Mar 19

Jeff Lesser

The weather is CO is incredible. Supposed to be mid-70's this weekend. Perfect for getting out on my 2-wheeled toys from Tommaso & Honda.

Posted 03.19.12

Mar 14

picking the right size bike

No problem, please feel free to call us at 1-877-731-6051 if you have any more questions or need any assistance selecting a bike. We are here and happy to help!

Added 03.14.12

Mar 08

Trucker_Dan have your neighbor call us immediately!


Trucker Dan, please have your neighbor call us immediately. If he purchased the Genius Build we stand behind our work 100% and will send him a new bike no problem. If he took it to you without purchasing the Genius Build it is not uncommon for a bike to have an out of true wheel, untuned brakes and derailleurs, or other work that needs to be done. That's why the bike must be built by a Genius here at Giantnerd or a professional mechanic. Everything you're listing sounds like how an unassembled bike would arrive. Again, please have your neighbor contact us immediately so we can use the information in his account to make sure we take care of him fully.

Posted 03.08.12

Feb 22

picking the right size bike

Shahen, the right size really depends on the bike model you're selecting however as a good rule of thumb at 6 feet tall you would want a 58cm. A road bike that is great for commuting is the Tommaso Imola with Carbon Fork, after 11 miles of riding you will be really glad that you got the Carbon Fork because it will make the ride smoother. It isn't extremely expensive and the frame is durable 6061 aluminum which will make it last for years. You can see it here: http://www.giantnerd.com/tommaso-imola-with-carbon-fork-road-bike-beginner.html

Added 02.22.12

Oct 24

Jeff Lesser

Everyone should invite their friends to Giantnerd by using the Refer-A-Nerd (top right) and get $15 Nerd Dollars.

Posted 10.24.11

Apr 13

Jeff Lesser

Our Facebook page facebook.com/Giantnerd is about to hit 5000 fans. We are happy to have so many people along for the ride! Thanks everyone!

Posted 04.13.11

Apr 06

Big Ups rotafix- How to take off a fixed cog without a chainwhip

Daveo, I'm a big fixie nerd and I've found that without the proper tools the Rotafix doesn't get a strong enough hold, it can get you by in an emergency on the road but in now way would I say that it is a solution to keeping your cog on. You're correct on all the steps to get it off, but please get the proper tools to put it on. I have had my chain fall off my fixie which is in essence the same thing that would happen if the lockring and cog came loose, hoping a curb and bailing into the grass is not the way to go about stopping. Good luck!

Added 04.06.11

Apr 01

Jeff Lesser

Our most badass member Andy G. said that status updates may not be working so I thought I would give it a test.

Posted 04.01.11

Mar 28

Jeff Lesser

For the more seasonal cyclists, like me, now is a great time to get the bike tuned and the legs working again. I am riding to work all week!

Posted 03.28.11

The most durable messenger bag I've ever owned


I own 2 Chrome messenger bags, 1 of them is a citizen which I use the majority of the time and it has lasted me 4 years. The other is the kremlin which I used when I am hauling lots of stuff like groceries or 30 racks of PBR. The citizen is the perfect size for everyday use, I can carry my lock, a jacket, lunch, and a change of shoes with room to spare. The padded shoulder strap is fantastic for long rides and heavy loads. The organization within the bag is well thought-out, there is even access to the space between the liner and bag so you can hide stuff below the main compartment.

Posted 03.28.11

Mar 14

GT Force 3.0 Product Review

Kirk, thanks for writing the review, glad you like the bike. Our 2010 Force 3.0 has no product reviews on the page currently, you should add this on that page under the reviews section. http://www.giantnerd.com/2010-gt-force-3-0-mountain-bike-all-mountain.html Much love!

Added 03.14.11

Feb 23

Jeff Lesser

After a frantic morning of testing and coding we have new features up onto the site for you: now you can love, dislike, own or want an item!

Posted 02.23.11

Feb 21

Jeff Lesser

We are getting ready to launch some cool new ways to interact with the site and get seen, also will allow you to see others actions better!

Posted 02.21.11

Feb 16

Any comments on Diamondback Podium 3 road bikes

Steven, The Diamondback Podium 3 is a nice road bike. It has Shimano 105 like you're looking for and also has carbon seat stays which is a nice bonus. As far as bikes that we offer I'd compare it to the Tommaso Monza, the main difference being those carbon seat stays on the Diamondback are not on the Monza. I noticed that the Monza is a whole $300 cheaper than the Diamonback which in the end will probably bring you more satisfaction than carbon seat stays but I know some people that would make that trade. The last thing I wanted to point out was that Tommaso offers a Lifetime Warranty where I was unable to find Diamondbacks warranty for that bike. As always Giantnerd gives you 365 Day Returns, Nerd Dollars ($30 on the Monza), and Free Shipping. Good luck finding the right bike for you and be sure to give us a call if you need any help, 1.877.731.6051 is the number! To see the Tommaso Monza Road Bike: http://www.giantnerd.com/tommaso-monza-road-bike-beginner.html

Added 02.16.11

Feb 10

Jeff Lesser

We are preselling bikes from Tommaso, BAMF, and GT. Really excited about the new outdoor gear that will be coming in soon as well! fun fun!

Posted 02.10.11

Feb 07

shoe sizing...different from company to company?

Charlie, In general shoe sizing, especially cycling shoes, is nuanced but generally consistent. If you're a 46 in Shimano I would still recommend a 46 in Sidi or other brands. At Giantnerd we have a 365 Day Return policy so don't be afraid to get some shoes and send them back if they don't fit. I would also recommend trying some on and then buying once you know what works for you.

Added 02.07.11

Jan 27

Jeff Lesser

Headed to the X-Games in Aspen, CO today. Representing Giantnerd in multiple events. No, not the sporting events, the partying ones.

Posted 01.27.11

Jan 21

Jeff Lesser

Half day Friday today. I will be going up to Keystone to get an early start on my weekend of snowboarding. I will bring back some video!

Posted 01.21.11

Jan 17

Jeff Lesser

You nerds seem to really like the deals we have going on our GT bikes. http://www.giantnerd.com/bike/bikes/mountain-bikes.html?brand=151

Posted 01.17.11

Jan 04

Jeff Lesser

Happy New Year nerds, sorry I'm late on that. We have been curating some excellent sales to start 2011. Proof: http://bit.ly/fi1nvh. Enjoy!

Posted 01.04.11

Dec 22

Jeff Lesser

Nerds, it's your last chance to dance before Christmas. If you're like me you're still looking for gifts, get them shipped free with us!

Posted 12.22.10

Nov 26

Jeff Lesser

Welcome to all the new nerds who joined the community these last few days. Glad you got some holiday shopping done.

Posted 11.26.10

Nov 18

Jeff Lesser

We just launched our one deal at a time website www.nerdyrevenge.com just in time for the holidays. Check out the deals! Sign up for alerts!

Posted 11.18.10

Nov 09

Jeff Lesser

Giantnerd just got a huge mention in Mashable. 3 Tips for Maximizing Engagement With Facebook â

Posted 11.09.10

Oct 28

Jeff Lesser

Holidays come early at Giantnerd. Lots of staff getting new gear and new products from Tommaso, Salomon, The North Face going live tonight.

Posted 10.28.10

Oct 26

Jeff Lesser

Just got done with a call with some partners to do some really fun social things. Even more opportunities to get nerd dollars/free gear!

Posted 10.26.10

Jeff Lesser

We have some awesome things coming up to make logging in even easier. get excited!

Posted 10.26.10

Jeff Lesser

Super deal on the 09 Mongoose Boot'R Team on our facebook today. Price drops $50 every 30 mins til someone takes it. http://on.fb.me/bMik5c

Posted 10.26.10

Sep 29

Starter Tri Bikes...

The Tommaso Coltello is what I think Will is talking about and it is indeed the best bang for the buck entry tri bike on the market. http://www.giantnerd.com/tommaso-coltello-tri-bike.html

Added 09.29.10

Aug 17

What should be improved??

Joel, Thanks for the feedback, we love to hear from members! We have an email in our system that is supposed to be sent to every new user which details their account information as well as the features of Giantnerd such as our Loyalty Program, 365 Day Returns, etc. It also includes how to use our site like checking order history and creating a profile. I will look into the possibility of this not being sent out but it may have ended up in your spam folder so perhaps check again. If you do find it let us know what you think of it, we would love to make it as usable as possible! Thanks again for your feedback! Much Love!

Added 08.17.10

May 21

BAMF loves the ladies!


Hey Ladies! If you're 5'1"-5'4" this Betty is made just for you. Specifically designed to fit people in that size range they Betty has all the same features of the Half Nelson just in a better fitting size for people under 5'4". The average height for a female is 5'4" so this bike should fit a large portion of you elusive yet awesome women who ride bikes. Ride on ladies, BAMF supports you. Also this bike ships directly to your door for free when having it delivered within the continental US.

Posted 05.21.10

It's always ladies night at BAMF!


Hey Ladies! If you're 5'1"-5'4" this Betty is made just for you. Specifically designed to fit people in that size range they Betty has all the same features of the Half Nelson just in a better fitting size for people under 5'4". The average height for a female is 5'4" so this bike should fit a large portion of you elusive yet awesome women who ride bikes. Ride on ladies, BAMF supports you.

Posted 05.21.10

Great Value!


This bike is a great value. If you are looking for a new bike without having to eat ramen for the next 2 months to get it this is your new rig. The 6061 tubing isn't your typical circular tubing, it is shaped and looks awesome. Combined with the black gloss paint and minimal decals this bike aesthetically stands above all. You also get 4 decal sheets with your bike to add flare and make it your own style, good luck making any other bike unique without a crapload of work. Make this baby yours!

Posted 05.21.10

Forgot about the hassles for shipping


If you are having this badboy shipped within the continental US you can have it shipped for FREE directly to your door. Unlike some other business that require you to ship to a business we will ship it to whatever physical address you want.

Posted 05.21.10

May 12

If you like 29er bikes...


If your anything like me your into 29er mountain bikes. The big wheels aren't for show or flash, they are for getting over bigger obstacles and having lower rolling resistance. If you're reading this you likely understand the benefit of 29ers though. So what makes the BAMF 29er different? Lots. To start the 6061 tubing isn't your typical circular tubing, it is shaped and looks awesome. Combined with the black gloss paint and minimal decals this bike aesthetically stands above all. You also get 4 decal sheets with your bike to add flare and make it your own style, good luck making any other bike unique without a crapload of work. More important than tube shape and decals is the performance and BAMF made this bike to perform. Decked out in SRAM components, RockShox Dart 3 fork, and Avid brakes this bike is ready to roll, literally.

Posted 05.12.10

Feb 24

FAST & FREE!


This bike ships free to your door, and will get there very quickly. Ironically (or not) this is bike fast and the feeling when riding it is one of freedom. Lame puns aside, this bike is top quality. Click the Specs tab which is right next to the description tab and you will see the details of the bike. Note the full carbon frame, and Dura-Ace component group, and proprietary Tommaso components . You honestly won't find a better frame build or component group in the industry.

Posted 02.24.10

Feb 23

So much bang for the buck!


The Tommaso D&D Blue Steel Track Bike is a lot of bang for a little buck, I'll let you put together the sultry joke for yourself. But joking aside the D&D is a high quality bike. The High Tensile Steel is what makes the bike so affordable but don't be fooled by the price, steel is real and that frame will last a lifetime, Tommaso warranties that it will. Click on the video, the first box in the Detail Views / Video to get the full scoop on the Zoolander inspired whip.

Posted 02.23.10

Feb 17

Chromoly Steel is Real, This Bike is a Beast!


I own this frame and have built the thing up with aerospoke wheels and mountain bike handlebars that are as wide as Texas. You can see the photo below. It is a strange setup for a track bike but I use it to commute around town and riding it feels like I'm riding a monster truck. The frame is chromoly steel that's built to last, this frame will honestly last you a decade or more assuming a car doesn't ruin it for you. The orange color seriously pops and I get compliments about it everywhere I go. Personally I love the minimal decals on the bike, the is the word Augusta on the chain stay and "Robusta Armatura D'Acciaio" on the seat tube which means Strong Steel Frame in Italian. 5 stars, I love riding this frame!

Posted 02.17.10

Jan 28

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