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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,248
Posted By jonathanf2

I probably excel the best at descending with...

I probably excel the best at descending with cornering and switchbacks. I have no qualms taking the fastest most direct downhill line. After that I'm probably a decent puncheur and a slightly above...
Forum: Southern California
05-28-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

No riding Sunday. Monday I did a quick 18 miles...

No riding Sunday. Monday I did a quick 18 miles in the morning climbing Elysian Park. Quite a few cyclists out as well. Tried catching a cyclist on the climb, while putting 80-85% effort, but this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,337
Posted By jonathanf2

I'm a big fan of glucosamine supplements for...

I'm a big fan of glucosamine supplements for joints. I started using the stuff when I focused solely on lifting. Now with cycling added to my fitness routine I find it just as beneficial. BTW I'm in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 483
Posted By jonathanf2

In the past few months I helped two cyclists on...

In the past few months I helped two cyclists on the road fix their flat tires. Both were running TLR tires with butyl tubes. Drives me nuts that many bike shops let cyclists ride with this...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 483
Posted By jonathanf2

I would go tubeless on a 32c tire. There's enough...

I would go tubeless on a 32c tire. There's enough tire volume making them easier to work with. I would say 60psi or less depending on your weight and road conditions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,337
Posted By jonathanf2

I used to be a OOS grinder due to my powerlifting...

I used to be a OOS grinder due to my powerlifting background, but I've been training myself more to be a spinner while controlling my HR and watt output. I find if I focus maintaining a set HR, I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 483
Posted By jonathanf2

TLR ready tires with tubes are a hassle. They're...

TLR ready tires with tubes are a hassle. They're harder to deal with when fixing a flat. I prefer a clincher with a good balance of puncture/rolling resistance and TPU tubes.Tubeless road tires are...
Forum: Southern California
05-26-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

For Saturday I did 28 miles and 2100 feet of...

For Saturday I did 28 miles and 2100 feet of climbing at Griffith. I ended up talking to a young guy over at the Observatory who had recently picked up a road cycling. He asked me all sorts of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,410
Posted By jonathanf2

Park Tools makes good glueless patches with...

Park Tools makes good glueless patches with strong adhesive. The other day I helped another cyclist with a flat patch his butyl tube and it took all but 10 minutes. I'd use a heat gun or blow dryer...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

It was probably Doc Brown's time machine train...

It was probably Doc Brown's time machine train hitting 85mph! :D

Feel better with your flu recovery. Getting sick sucks, because it messes up the ride routine!
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

Are they back to Tuesday/Thursday rides for the...

Are they back to Tuesday/Thursday rides for the summer? I need to hit up my buddy and ride with them again. They definitely kicked my butt last time I did the ride, but I've been working on my pacing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,410
Posted By jonathanf2

TPU tubes shine best on a carbon wheel with at...

TPU tubes shine best on a carbon wheel with at least 21mm internal width (less likely to get pinched in the rim). If there are spoke holes it needs to be taped up like a tubeless setup preferably...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

Thursday I did 21 miles and 2000 feet of climbing...

Thursday I did 21 miles and 2000 feet of climbing over at Griffith. I've been focusing more on keeping a steady pace as opposed to trying to mash up the hill. Though on my final downhill a female...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,277
Posted By jonathanf2

If money was no object, I'd definitely get an...

If money was no object, I'd definitely get an S-Works Aethos for road and a Crux for gravel in my stable. Mainly because those bike resonate with me in terms of classic design and functionality.
...
Forum: Southern California
05-20-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

22 miles for gravel bike Monday! I took the...

22 miles for gravel bike Monday! I took the gravel bike to meet up some non-cycling friends over at Griffith Observatory and grab lunch. After eating though I did another round up the park. Also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,538
Posted By jonathanf2

I must be an outlier of the solo riders, because...

I must be an outlier of the solo riders, because I always wave. The way I look at it, If a solo rider gets a mechanical, it will most likely will be another solo rider to help yo out! Best to stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,538
Posted By jonathanf2

I generally prefer to ride solo, mainly because I...

I generally prefer to ride solo, mainly because I have a sporadic schedule and I treat cycling more as a fitness routine. I could care less about the social, sporting and lifestyle aspects of...
Forum: Southern California
05-18-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

18 miles of dirt on Friday in Highland Park / Mt....

18 miles of dirt on Friday in Highland Park / Mt. Washington and 23 miles cruising DTLA and Elysian park this Saturday morning!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,277
Posted By jonathanf2

They already exist! Bigrock Sohtea Team...

They already exist!

Bigrock Sohtea Team Edition - 603-675g frameset / T47 BB / 30c tire clearance / $1668 USD:...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,277
Posted By jonathanf2

Wow that's a great deal. Just swap out the...

Wow that's a great deal. Just swap out the wheels, rotors and cassette for some lightweight carbon and ultegra rotors/cassette and you should easily hit the 7kg +/- mark. You could even swap out the...
Forum: Southern California
05-16-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

Wednesday I did a quick 32 mile loop and 2300...

Wednesday I did a quick 32 mile loop and 2300 feet of climbing. I've been trying to focus not riding in zone 4/5, since I tend to do shorter rides at max effort. I stayed most of the time in zone 3...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,308
Posted By jonathanf2

I like 50-34t/11-34t on 12 speed. Low gear ratios...

I like 50-34t/11-34t on 12 speed. Low gear ratios are almost similar to an 11-32t in 11 speed. I think with 12 speed, this combo has the best road gear climbing combination. I also have a 48-32t...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,308
Posted By jonathanf2

My "aero" bike is on a 52-36t + 11-32t and my...

My "aero" bike is on a 52-36t + 11-32t and my "climbing" bike is on a 50-34t + 11-34t.

I feel 52-36t and 11-32t can tackle most moderate road climbs.
Forum: Southern California
05-02-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

Sunday I did 16 miles in Arcadia climbing those...

Sunday I did 16 miles in Arcadia climbing those nasty 15% roads that go straight up to the Angeles Crest. On Monday knocked out another 16 miles riding with a buddy after I tuned his rim brake road...
Forum: Southern California
04-23-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

Another 20 miles and 2000 feet of climbing for...

Another 20 miles and 2000 feet of climbing for Tuesday. There was some really fast guys riding today. I got dropped big time by this older cyclist who was just flying up the hill. His pace seemed...
Forum: Southern California
04-19-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

For Thursday, knocked out my regular 20 miles and...

For Thursday, knocked out my regular 20 miles and 2000 feet of climbing over at Griffith Park. Also it seems the fire road are attracting more rattlesnakes. I see quite a few birds and squirrels...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,553
Posted By jonathanf2

I have both dropped and high seat stay road...

I have both dropped and high seat stay road bikes. On fast downhill road descents, my drop seat stay bike with more exposed seat post definitely dampens road chatter. My high seat stay bike with less...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:55 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,314
Posted By jonathanf2

Adidas does cycling clothes and they always have...

Adidas does cycling clothes and they always have sales. I usually stock up end of year and buy several bibs, jerseys and road/gravel shoes. I like their stuff because it's not that common, fit is...
Forum: Southern California
04-15-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

For Monday, I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of...

For Monday, I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of climbing at Griffith Park. Weather was great, especially the day after it rains! Air was fresh and there was a nice breeze. I even talked to another...
Forum: Southern California
04-14-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

On Saturday I did some morning dirt over at...

On Saturday I did some morning dirt over at Glendale Sports Complex/Cherry Canyon. Glad I got my ride in before the rain!
...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 712
Posted By jonathanf2

Off the top of my head, your best bet would be to...

Off the top of my head, your best bet would be to call Spokes near the LA River which isn't that far if you stick to the side streets. You'd probably have to get an Uber or Lyft, but from that...
Forum: Southern California
04-11-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

For Thursday I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of...

For Thursday I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of climbing. At Griffith like usual! Weather was too nice not to ride and I ran into a friend as well! ;)
...
Forum: Southern California
04-09-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

A quick 17 miles at Griffith Park today....

A quick 17 miles at Griffith Park today. Beautiful weather and worked up a good sweat. I definitely drank more water as well. Also on this frame, I recently swapped my chainring to a 52-36t while...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,010
Posted By jonathanf2

Then wait for the Wheeltop EDS TX. Same...

Then wait for the Wheeltop EDS TX. Same flexibility as LTwoo's groupset, but it's fully wireless, better weather proofing and it's available in rim brake. SRAM's patent on wireless derailleur...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,010
Posted By jonathanf2

Sensah for mechanical. They sell Shimano...

Sensah for mechanical. They sell Shimano compatible shifters both in mechanical and hydraulic. Just stick with Shimano derailleurs and the shifters work great. Also pay the slight premium for the...
Forum: Southern California
04-08-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

I was planning to do a long ride on Sunday, but...

I was planning to do a long ride on Sunday, but this week I was in the process of rebuilding my bikes. One bike received 12 speed electronic shifting and the other got the full mechanical Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21,359
Views: 5,283,156
Posted By jonathanf2

I read that LTwoo won't release the "blue...

I read that LTwoo won't release the "blue edition" until later this summer. Though the rumor is that LTwoo has done silent revisions on the production line, so the current batch of groupsets should...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 21,359
Views: 5,283,156
Posted By jonathanf2

My first foray into electronic shifting with the...

My first foray into electronic shifting with the LTwoo ER9 electronic groupset. I was able to choose between 10/11/12 speed and opted to go with a lightweight all-steel 12 speed 11-34t cassette (sub...
Forum: Southern California
04-04-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

For Thursday I did a quick 23 miles back in LA. I...

For Thursday I did a quick 23 miles back in LA. I spent the day before installing a new electronic groupset plus an 11-34t 12 speed cassette. Honestly I think I screwed myself. Electronic shifting is...
Forum: Southern California
04-02-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

I'll never use a dedicated bike case again...

I'll never use a dedicated bike case again (usually I borrow a friend's roller case). A cheap/free cardboard bike box from the LBS is both easier to pack, manage and recycle after use. Also I want to...
Forum: Southern California
04-01-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

I rode up in Portland, Oregon last week. Big...

I rode up in Portland, Oregon last week. Big props flying Alaska Air for waiving baggage fees on all bikes (not e-bikes). For my travel case I just picked up a used bike box from the LBS. While in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,788
Posted By jonathanf2

Kicking myself when Amazon was doing a fire sale...

Kicking myself when Amazon was doing a fire sale on like new inventory on GP 5000 clinchers. I picked up a pair for $55 and they had several listed. I should have bought all of them!

Unfortunately...
Forum: Southern California
03-21-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

Today was probably the warmest day to ride this...

Today was probably the warmest day to ride this year. Sun was out and skies were blue! Did a quick 18 miles at my usual spot!
...
Forum: Southern California
03-18-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

For Monday I did a quick 18 miles at Griffith...

For Monday I did a quick 18 miles at Griffith Park. Weather was sunny and warm, but it started raining right after I left!
...
Forum: Southern California
03-17-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

I'd rather just carry a portable electric air...

I'd rather just carry a portable electric air pump and a few tpu tubes. Road tubeless at smaller tire sizes seems like more trouble than it's worth. I had the tape fail on me this week and that's...
Forum: Southern California
03-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

Rode twice in one day on Saturday. First a brisk...

Rode twice in one day on Saturday. First a brisk early morning 6 miles at Cherry Canyon on the gravel bike. Later on in the same morning, doing another 33 miles also on the gravel bike over to...
Forum: Southern California
03-15-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

Thursday I took out the road bike, but slapped on...

Thursday I took out the road bike, but slapped on 28c gravel tires and did a bit of off-road. It was way windy and my neighborhood was littered with spiky sweet gum balls all over the street. I was...
Forum: Southern California
03-13-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2,941
Views: 384,025
Posted By jonathanf2

I rode 11 miles today, but my ride got cut short...

I rode 11 miles today, but my ride got cut short when one of my newly converted road tubeless tires went flat. I thought it was a puncture, but I didn't see any sealant leaking. I tried pumping it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,539
Posted By jonathanf2

These are the top car brands with the worst...

These are the top car brands with the worst drivers while on a bike:

1. BMW
2. Tesla
3. Hyundai
4. KIA
5. Any overlander vehicle that has worn down off-road tires from too much "mall"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,337
Posted By jonathanf2

I’m more of a grinder, but have been limiting...

I’m more of a grinder, but have been limiting myself going out of saddle to improve my spinning. I found with spinning, I can alternate saddle position to increase my cadence without fully blowing up...
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