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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 403
Posted By jimincalif

I’ve had good luck with DynaPlugs, unless it’s a...

I’ve had good luck with DynaPlugs, unless it’s a slice, then they don’t work. That said, I now have a tire with less than 100 miles on it with a round-ish hole that’s a bit too big for a DynaPlug, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,221
Posted By jimincalif

I patch, although more and more I’m riding my...

I patch, although more and more I’m riding my tubeless bike to avoid the flat issues. I think you need to use a vulcanizing cement, which rubber cement is not. I don’t know about scraps of tube,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,078
Posted By jimincalif

I bought a gravel bike in 2018, then bought a...

I bought a gravel bike in 2018, then bought a pair of November RCG36 wheels to use for road riding. The bike came with some aluminum Stan’s OEMs that I keep gravel tires on. For road tires I started...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-14-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,838
Posted By jimincalif

Yeah, I’ve had a dumb trainer for a few years. We...

Yeah, I’ve had a dumb trainer for a few years. We moved to Idaho in 2021, and while we ride outdoors year round here, it’s just not safe when the roads are snowy and/or icy. In the prior two winters...
Forum: Southern California
01-06-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,578
Posted By jimincalif

You can avoid this entirely. From Dover, right...

You can avoid this entirely. From Dover, right on Westcliff, left on Santiago, right on Irvine Ave (or the sidewalk there if you want to ride the trail.). Personally I would stay on Irvine Ave all...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-24-23, 10:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,223
Posted By jimincalif

I just picked up a Wahoo Kickr Core last month...

I just picked up a Wahoo Kickr Core last month along with Zwift. I’ve already used it a dozen times as opposed to my dumb trainer that I used just once over the last two winters. My club does winter...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,022
Posted By jimincalif

Roads here in Idaho are all chipseal. I’ve gone...

Roads here in Idaho are all chipseal. I’ve gone to 32mm tubeless tires, I run 70-72 psi rear and 64-66 front. I weigh about 206#. On my older tubed bike, I have 25mm and run about 100 rear and 90...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,121
Posted By jimincalif

I am a DynaPlug fan, I’ve probably used it over a...

I am a DynaPlug fan, I’ve probably used it over a dozen times in five years. That said, I bought it before the Dart came out, so it wasn’t an option for me to consider at the time. A riding buddy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By jimincalif

Pretty much this. Over time you get some...

Pretty much this. Over time you get some experience and can judge it. For me, if it’s still spraying sealant by the time I stop it probably needs a plug. Sometimes one will seal up initially but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,878
Posted By jimincalif

For me the best motivation is being involved with...

For me the best motivation is being involved with other riders and a club. I volunteered to lead the club's B group rides every Saturday, so I also have a commitment. And thru this I’ve made new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By jimincalif

My shop set up my bike with Stan’s, but I later...

My shop set up my bike with Stan’s, but I later switched to Orange Seal. IME it works better, especially at road tire pressures. When I switched, I just started adding Orange Seal on top of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,923
Posted By jimincalif

I remember BITD, my 1970 Varsity derailleur had...

I remember BITD, my 1970 Varsity derailleur had ball bearings in the pulleys. When I got my American Eagle Semi-Pro with Suntour, those pulleys just had a bushing, so I swapped them, and they each...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,156
Posted By jimincalif

I bought a Niner RLT RDO gravel bike 3 years ago....

I bought a Niner RLT RDO gravel bike 3 years ago. I have 38mm gravel tires on the OEM wheels and bought a set of November RCG36 carbon wheels running Schwalbe Pro One 30mm for road riding. Works...
Forum: Northern California
08-21-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,200
Posted By jimincalif

As a SoCal native for all my 62 years, I...

As a SoCal native for all my 62 years, I sympathize, we always live with the danger, but for most of us it is something that only happens to others. Where I live in OC is not a very risky area, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,143
Posted By jimincalif

Yeah, the numbers game. I do it too, adding a...

Yeah, the numbers game. I do it too, adding a loop around the neighborhood to reach an even number or a metric. A couple of weeks ago I did a route that would be almost 80 miles, so I added enough...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,807
Posted By jimincalif

Probably half that group is grateful for the...

Probably half that group is grateful for the break and a chance to recover while you regroup. But most of them would never admit it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-20, 07:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,857
Posted By jimincalif

I use Orange Seal in my Schwalbe Pro One road...

I use Orange Seal in my Schwalbe Pro One road tires. IME Stan’s is good up to about 40 psi, Orange does better with higher pressures.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-20, 11:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,196
Posted By jimincalif

That will do it. Normally I have oatmeal and a...

That will do it. Normally I have oatmeal and a banana at least one hour before riding. For me this is usually enough for up to 60 miles and 2,500 ft or so. I carry a Clif Bar, sometimes I eat it,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,104
Posted By jimincalif

Did a little Strava art today: ...

Did a little Strava art today:

https://www.strava.com/activities/3679964220

...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,460
Posted By jimincalif

I fill them about 2/3 full and put them in the...

I fill them about 2/3 full and put them in the freezer on their sides tipped up slightly. Then just before departure I fill them the rest of the way with cold water. Gives me water available right...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,460
Posted By jimincalif

Last month I noticed a damaged section on my...

Last month I noticed a damaged section on my front tire (tubeless), it was holding air so I continued on my planned route, but it started spraying sealant on a descent. I was able to stop and give...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-20, 11:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,811
Posted By jimincalif

I also have the Schwalbe G-One All Arounds in 38...

I also have the Schwalbe G-One All Arounds in 38 on my Niner RDO and have been pretty pleased with them. They roll faster on pavement than I expected.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By jimincalif

I’m now in Meridian, ID. Had to escape...

I’m now in Meridian, ID. Had to escape California for a bit. Did my third ride during this visit today out to Lucky Peak State Park and back, just under 55 miles. Absolutely beautiful day for it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-20, 09:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,980
Posted By jimincalif

I have three tiers of flat protection with my...

I have three tiers of flat protection with my tubeless - (1) sealant, (2) DynaPlugs and (3) inner tube.

I have never used the inner tube. I've used DynaPlugs 4 times. If they didn't work I'd...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,609
Posted By jimincalif

Shimming the rotors was easy. FYI my hubs are...

Shimming the rotors was easy. FYI my hubs are Stans Neo on the OEM wheels and DT Swiss 350s on the RCG 36 wheels. Once I mounted the rotors on the RCGs and put them on the bike, the outside pads...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-23-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,890
Posted By jimincalif

I'm pretty much the same size except for the...

I'm pretty much the same size except for the weight, I do have a couple of back issues and sciatica. The pain comes and goes, sitting, standing too long, and walking (sometimes) triggers it. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-20, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,533
Posted By jimincalif

I have 3 DT hubs and use Super Lube synthetic...

I have 3 DT hubs and use Super Lube synthetic grease on them. Seems to work fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,684
Posted By jimincalif

I believe you’re right on the bacon strips, I’ve...

I believe you’re right on the bacon strips, I’ve not used them. I have heard they can work their way out of the tire. The DynaPlugs have a brass tip that stays in the tire. As I said, my last tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,321
Posted By jimincalif

I met her at the Solvang Century last year, she...

I met her at the Solvang Century last year, she was there with her bike and talking about the whole process. She said that lots of riders could train for the physical challenge, but to go this fast...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,893
Posted By jimincalif

I wouldn't call it rage riding for me, but it is...

I wouldn't call it rage riding for me, but it is mind clearing. Works for me with both riding and sailing, I can get my head totally into it, and temporarily let go of all the other stuff that's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,172
Posted By jimincalif

The only time I had random racket on some cogs...

The only time I had random racket on some cogs and not others, my lock ring was not fully torqued. But you said you already checked that.

If you put it on one of the noisy cogs and then look...
Forum: Southern California
02-24-20, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,121
Posted By jimincalif

You have to go to CP, main entrance at Harbor Dr....

You have to go to CP, main entrance at Harbor Dr. and get a pass, good for a year. Need to take a real ID. They have info on their website. Personally I just ride I-5. It’s a bit noisy unless you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,519
Posted By jimincalif

1 and another on the way!

1 and another on the way!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-15-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,114
Posted By jimincalif

"A few minor knee twinges" may or may not be...

"A few minor knee twinges" may or may not be related to the crank length, but interesting you say this occurs only on the longer cranks? I have read several things in the last few years that suggest...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,827
Posted By jimincalif

I have the G-One all-arounds in 38mm on my gravel...

I have the G-One all-arounds in 38mm on my gravel bike, and I'm running tubeless. My riding on them was probably about 80/20 road/dirt until I got a separate wheelset for road tires.

For your...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 15,589
Posted By jimincalif

When I was in a training clinic with an actual...

When I was in a training clinic with an actual coach, he had us target low 70s for climbing and 90 for steady/flat. I still use this as a guide, on long climbs I will tend to vary it a bit by...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-16-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,541
Posted By jimincalif

Some people are into that. Whatever floats your...

Some people are into that. Whatever floats your boat, consenting adults and all that! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,426
Posted By jimincalif

Dynaplugs have a brass tip on the rubber bit to...

Dynaplugs have a brass tip on the rubber bit to facilitate insertion. The brass bit stays in the tire and might also work as a barb to resist the plug coming back out of the tire. They say there is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-27-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,420
Posted By jimincalif

Glad to hear you’re feeling good!

Glad to hear you’re feeling good!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-19, 09:58 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 20,019
Posted By jimincalif

Like the doc, I have both. Can’t say that I’ve...

Like the doc, I have both. Can’t say that I’ve spent much maintenance time on either. I have carbon rims with the discs, AL with the rims brakes. Happy with both in dry weather. Not keen on rim...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-12-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,309
Posted By jimincalif

What works for me is riding with other people. I...

What works for me is riding with other people. I joined a couple clubs to meet other riders, but also will arrange ad hoc rides with others. If I’ve told someone I will be there, then I go, when it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,635
Posted By jimincalif

Yeah, what bbbean said. 105 sounds pretty high...

Yeah, what bbbean said. 105 sounds pretty high for tubeless. I weigh about 197#, I run about 78 rear and 64 front on 30mm tires.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-16-19, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,964
Posted By jimincalif

From everything I’ve read and my own experience,...

From everything I’ve read and my own experience, standing is less efficient than smooth seated pedaling, so what you’re experiencing isn’t unusual. I stand to give other muscles or my butt a break,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,251
Posted By jimincalif

I bought November Bicycles RCG36 wheels (carbon)...

I bought November Bicycles RCG36 wheels (carbon) as my second set for my gravel bike. I use the OEM Stan’s wheels for off road and the RCGs on road, but I could go the other way if I chose.

Both...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-19, 08:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,833
Posted By jimincalif

That’s a good thing, not a problem! Hills are an...

That’s a good thing, not a problem! Hills are an opportunity to improve fitness, you need to train and build up, hills are a great way to do this. There are lots of different approaches to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-19, 10:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,322
Posted By jimincalif

Back when I was first road riding, circa 1971 and...

Back when I was first road riding, circa 1971 and 13 years old, I hung out a lot at the LBS. IIRC the owners’ names were Jerry and Duane, they were absolute saints for putting up with me. At least...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,471
Posted By jimincalif

I bunny-hopped my bike today. Descending Dump...

I bunny-hopped my bike today. Descending Dump Hill on Santiago Canyon Road westbound there is a nasty bump where heaved asphalt meets concrete at one of the toll road intersections. Having just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-19, 06:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,471
Posted By jimincalif

Stunning scenery. Glad you had a good ride. We...

Stunning scenery. Glad you had a good ride. We should round up a group to do this one. So many rides, so little time!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,333
Posted By jimincalif

I popped a Dynaplug into my tire last night,...

I popped a Dynaplug into my tire last night, worked great, sealed the hole immediately and there is no sealant weeping from it overnight. Will see how it holds up. I'm guessing I've got maybe...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-27-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,919
Posted By jimincalif

I had one on a Weds morning, Thursday night I...

I had one on a Weds morning, Thursday night I went to my "torture clinic" working out for 90 minutes on a stationary bike and my own bike on a trainer. No problems.
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