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Forum: Mountain Biking
01-04-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,902
Posted By Calder Benson

I'm interested in the answer to this as well....

I'm interested in the answer to this as well. Just went on my first mtn bike ride.....and wouldn't you know I'm looking at mtn bikes on the web..
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-10-16, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By Calder Benson

Thanks for the info Vegas Triker...

Thanks for the info Vegas Triker...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-23-16, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By Calder Benson

I'm surprised this doesn't seem like more popular...

I'm surprised this doesn't seem like more popular model around here. Maybe folks opt to get their 10 year old into a 24 inch wheel for a year or so.
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-19-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By Calder Benson

I did notice it was outfitted with the Tourney...

I did notice it was outfitted with the Tourney but didn't look up last years specs to see if it had the Acera RD like my Coda.

Maybe for heavy dirt trail use this is an issue, but with asphalt...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-19-16, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By Calder Benson

On our way to our first ride with the new bike...

On our way to our first ride with the new bike and my Jamis Coda Sport.


http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp181/Buzzin_Cousin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskrj47vy3.jpeg
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-19-16, 12:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By Calder Benson

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp181/Buzzin_Co...

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp181/Buzzin_Cousin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscdupxbbx.jpeg
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-19-16, 12:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By Calder Benson

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp181/Buzzin_Co...

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp181/Buzzin_Cousin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxrlg6odm.jpeg
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-19-16, 12:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By Calder Benson

NBD: Specialized Hardrock For My Youngster

So I brought home a bike for my 10-year-old son on Saturday. I bought and paid for it last week, but the tires that came on it are really not what I wanted for the type of rides that we do (asphalt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-15, 03:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,620
Posted By Calder Benson

Have you ruled out a clinical issue? If so, ...

Have you ruled out a clinical issue?

If so,

Foam roller
Glucosamine
Swimming
Bike riding

No running at all
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-15, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,894
Posted By Calder Benson

You kid, but I would actually give this a shot if...

You kid, but I would actually give this a shot if it weren't for the following:

1) These discontinued models are 2014's, not 2015's. So two years ago = highly improbable even for a model that sold...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,894
Posted By Calder Benson

No 26" per Fuji website. Yes, I forgot...

No 26" per Fuji website.


Yes, I forgot about that. Possibly shifters would need to be swapped out and is more intensive than it's worth probably.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

Ride is this Saturday. Not sure if I mentioned...

Ride is this Saturday. Not sure if I mentioned this before, but this is my first event ride so looking forward to it.

Progress at this point is:

Two Saturdays ago I did a (23.5 mile at 1,570...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-15, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,894
Posted By Calder Benson

You guys are reading my mind. I forgot I had...

You guys are reading my mind. I forgot I had looked into the Specialized 650 MTBs, but thought they would be too big- I didn't know they started at 13" frames, 12.5" to be exact. But since the wheels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-15, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,894
Posted By Calder Benson

Actually, it was the Fuji Absolute 24 that I was...

Actually, it was the Fuji Absolute 24 that I was referring to earlier. The Ace I'm not looking into because I want flat bars for my son. I wish Fuji made a 26 inch Absolute. I wonder if Fuji makes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-15, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,894
Posted By Calder Benson

With this info, I suppose I should put 15" XS...

With this info, I suppose I should put 15" XS mens bikes on the itinerary. Will check his inseam first tho. I was hoping to get him on one of these but thought it maybe to big for him yet. We shall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-15, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,894
Posted By Calder Benson

I've had my eye on that Fuji Ace. I think it...

I've had my eye on that Fuji Ace. I think it looks good but my boy has his eyes on a Specialized bike of some sort. He also likes my Jamis Coda Sport but I don't think a 15" frame is safe for him...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-15, 08:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,894
Posted By Calder Benson

Is XS equivalent to a 15" frame? EDIT:...

Is XS equivalent to a 15" frame?

EDIT: Actually, the Vita is a women's bike iirc so could be as small as a 13" frame right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,894
Posted By Calder Benson

Advice on a Bike Purchase for 10 Year Old: 24 in. or 26 in. Wheel?

My 9 year old boy turns 10 next month. I'm going to get him a bike for birthday or Christmas. He's currently riding a 20 in wheel Mongoose that he has all but outgrown. He's 4 foot 8 inches tall.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-15, 02:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,152
Posted By Calder Benson

Not an old school steel bike, but I ride a Jamis...

Not an old school steel bike, but I ride a Jamis Coda Sport. Although it is a classic frame shape.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,277
Posted By Calder Benson

You can probably get a Japan coda sport shipped...

You can probably get a Japan coda sport shipped to you for the price of a USA coda comp, if it's worth it to you. Maybe not?

I like both US colors, but last years Tiger Eye and 2013's Crimson Red...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,277
Posted By Calder Benson

Worth the wait to get the right bike though. ...

Worth the wait to get the right bike though.

Did the LBS tell you when the 2016's are coming out? It's possible that they may not know at this point. I may be looking for a 2015 Jamis later this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,277
Posted By Calder Benson

You should be able to get the Jamis closer to 20%...

You should be able to get the Jamis closer to 20% off, possibly depending on when you buy.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-15, 12:42 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,597
Posted By Calder Benson

That is a fairly popular bike from a big name in...

That is a fairly popular bike from a big name in the industry. I would expect a lot of the 2015's to be gone by now, if they have ceased manufacturing.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-15, 12:41 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,597
Posted By Calder Benson

So you agree with me... I was saying it's...

So you agree with me...


I was saying it's hard to get a 2015 model late in the year.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-15, 08:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,277
Posted By Calder Benson

This is just my opinion, but if I was looking at...

This is just my opinion, but if I was looking at 2 bikes and one had favorable wheels with 'question marks' around the frame/geometry/weight, and the other had a favorable frame/geometry/weight and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-15, 08:04 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,597
Posted By Calder Benson

I pulled from 2014 warehouse stock in Dec 2014...

I pulled from 2014 warehouse stock in Dec 2014 for my Jamis.

I'm sure this applies to the bigger popular players though, ie Specialized / Trek. 2015's warehouse stock is probably close to or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-15, 08:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,597
Posted By Calder Benson

I've known about the component direct sales...

I've known about the component direct sales change from Fender. It happened in 2013 IIRC. I thought you meant Fender is selling finished guitars direct to the public, which to my knowledge has not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,597
Posted By Calder Benson

What kind of discounts are people getting from...

What kind of discounts are people getting from Fender on direct sales?
Musicians Friend and Guitar Center up until recently kicked out some deals on guitars with discounts in the 20-30% range. Will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-15, 08:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

Well, more like 2 months now but was closer to 5...

Well, more like 2 months now but was closer to 5 when the thread started. I'm not worried about the time remaining and have a plan to tackle the event.


You are talking about peri-workout...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

That does make a big difference. I must've...

That does make a big difference. I must've guesstimated that, with a 300% margin of error...

But that's what I meant when I said the graph was high level....a lot of miles smashed together and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-15, 01:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

I think the context was missing in my post. I...

I think the context was missing in my post. I wasn't thinking about hills with more than a slight grade, 1 or 2% when I tended to keep the current gear rather than downshift. But now that I have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

That graph is at a pretty high level...looks like...

That graph is at a pretty high level...looks like @ 2,000 ft elevation change in about 7 miles. That's 285 ft p mile, which is @ a 5% grade I believe. Manageable grade, but that 7 miles is a long way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

That was a good read, thanks, although a race and...

That was a good read, thanks, although a race and this ride will not be. Looks like a lot of good experiences were had over there in Hawaii.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-15, 08:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

Thanks for the graph, I'll check this out. ...

Thanks for the graph, I'll check this out.

I signed up for this ride, so I will be there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By Calder Benson

Cool, thanks. I may be looking into a Brooks...

Cool, thanks. I may be looking into a Brooks saddle at some point.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By Calder Benson

This thread has had some interesting meandering. ...

This thread has had some interesting meandering.

The part that got my interest is where Brooks has been sold to another company. I am wondering what the companys intent was in acquiring, and more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-15, 08:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

Very nice! Thanks Jeff. Do you know...

Very nice!



Thanks Jeff. Do you know the elevation p tenth of mile (estimate) on any of these climbs? I may eventually go to the location to do the hill and try it out (or is that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-15, 10:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

Yeah, legs and lungs were fine during and after...

Yeah, legs and lungs were fine during and after the ride. I went to the pool and did some laps after, as well.

But the elevation on the ride is 2,400 vs 800 on my current rides,
so I think I'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-15, 01:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

I've also recently done a 4 mile at 471 ft of...

I've also recently done a 4 mile at 471 ft of elevation, and an 8.2 at 670 ft elevation.

Basically hill repeats with hills at about 100ft per 2/10ths of a mile per Strava (accurate?) I don't know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,518
Posted By Calder Benson

I'm up to a ride length of 28 miles at 840 feet...

I'm up to a ride length of 28 miles at 840 feet elevation, up from 14 miles at 0 ft in early June.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,656
Posted By Calder Benson

OP great looking bikes, although I couldn't take...

OP great looking bikes, although I couldn't take a closer look, your photo album is set to private.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,656
Posted By Calder Benson

I was on the Specialized site the other day and...

I was on the Specialized site the other day and was looking at the Sirrus line for 2016. The colors are really good this year from the Sirrus / sport and all the way up.

That baby blue from 2015...
Forum: Southern California
08-03-15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By Calder Benson

I have not seen them. Just rabbits, squirrels,...

I have not seen them. Just rabbits, squirrels, also a horse with a rider on his cell phone.

Report back if you keep seeing them, if you will.
Forum: Southern California
08-01-15, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By Calder Benson

Where exactly on the lower part of the VR trail...

Where exactly on the lower part of the VR trail did you see these foxes?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By Calder Benson

How often does this happen with bikes? The guitar...

How often does this happen with bikes? The guitar market will "adjust for inflation" about every 4 years.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-15, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,589
Posted By Calder Benson

So it looks as if possibly the front wheel is a...

So it looks as if possibly the front wheel is a bit out of true. It's not too bad though and I'll deal with that later.

The adjustment done today was to loosen the brake housing up at the lever, ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-15, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By Calder Benson

Abe Froman there are no pics in this thread? ...

Abe Froman there are no pics in this thread?

Don't make us ask you 9 times....:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,589
Posted By Calder Benson

I'm guessing this is something I should fix...

I'm guessing this is something I should fix before I ride any more? I still have another 30-35 miles to ride over the weekend as per my goals.
I could take it into a shop and pay the $30 or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-15, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,589
Posted By Calder Benson

I give this a shot. I'm getting a crash course in...

I give this a shot. I'm getting a crash course in bike maintenance with this one...I know technically it should be easy, but I've been staying away from those QR levers.



What kind of oil?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-15, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,589
Posted By Calder Benson

Is this the first step in troubleshooting a brake...

Is this the first step in troubleshooting a brake rub problem?



Bike is only 6 months old and I didn't think of this, however I will check when I get home to hopefully rule out. I've tested...
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