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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-02-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,289
Posted By Parsival

It's a specialized side load cage with a mini...

It's a specialized side load cage with a mini polar bottle. Even with the sideloader, you can not get a full size bottle in. Post some pics of your 6.
Forum: Southern California
02-29-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By Parsival

Was open to cars as well or just bikes?

Was open to cars as well or just bikes?
Forum: Southern California
02-27-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By Parsival

Thanks for the replies. I've ridden GMR once...

Thanks for the replies. I've ridden GMR once before when it was closed and it was amazing to ride so carefree for cars.
Forum: Southern California
02-27-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By Parsival

Glendora Mountain Road aka GMR

GMR shows it's closed, but is it closed to bikes right now? Has anyone confirmed it's open to bikes at this time? Thanks!

Glendora Ridge Road, Glendora Mountain Road to Mount Baldy Road Angeles...
Forum: Southern California
02-26-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 393,432
Posted By Parsival

It's the area surrounding the Huntington Beach...

It's the area surrounding the Huntington Beach wetlands off of Warner and PCH. There is a trail that starts off of Warner to Brightwater and goes into the Wetlands. You can stitch together a a...
Forum: Southern California
02-24-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 393,432
Posted By Parsival

OC Ride

I put my gravel wheelset on and did a 45 miler of mixed surface, though mostly road in Huntington and Newport Beach. Smiles for miles... ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 11,084
Posted By Parsival

Dave Mayer Tubeless isn't for everyone. If you...

Dave Mayer Tubeless isn't for everyone. If you don't like it don't use it, I don't think anyone here is going to get their feelings hurt over it. I still use tubes in bikes I don't ride very often...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 11,084
Posted By Parsival

I have used Mr. Tuffy a long time ago in my BMX...

I have used Mr. Tuffy a long time ago in my BMX bike, but I'm not aware of any tire liners that work with tubeless setups.
Forum: Southern California
02-17-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 393,432
Posted By Parsival

Rode Newport to Irvine and back today. Nice loop...

Rode Newport to Irvine and back today. Nice loop and scenery with minimal cars. Of course had the obligatory coffee afterwards. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 11,084
Posted By Parsival

I had a puncture today in my tubeless tire, you...

I had a puncture today in my tubeless tire, you can see the sealant kind of working around the nail. I was only 5 miles from home so I left the nail in and added some air. Once I got back to my...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 11,084
Posted By Parsival

My vote is for tubeless. Lower pressure with...

My vote is for tubeless. Lower pressure with tubeless has more benefits. Less tire pressure creates less deflection when you hit rougher pavement, significantly smoother ride, better sealing if a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 662,688
Posted By Parsival

Santa Ana River Trail all to myself. ...

Santa Ana River Trail all to myself.
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Almost a perfect photo sans the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3,131
Views: 556,438
Posted By Parsival

Back Bay Newport ...

Back Bay Newport
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Sirrus X 5.0

Over looking PCH in Newport...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,118
Posted By Parsival

I love the Future Shock. I've had it for years...

I love the Future Shock. I've had it for years on several bikes and none have ever given me any problem or needed any maintenance. It really does a lot to help smoothen out the road and over a lot...
Forum: Southern California
02-13-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 31,287
Posted By Parsival

That's too bad it's getting out of hand, I've...

That's too bad it's getting out of hand, I've been wanting to do that ride. It was like that on SART for a little but it was cleaned up and it's nice to ride that trail now.
Forum: Southern California
02-11-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 393,432
Posted By Parsival

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Huntington Harbour - Sunset Park
Did an easy 20 miler around Huntington Beach...
Forum: Southern California
01-31-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 393,432
Posted By Parsival

It's a Specialized Sirrus X 5.0. The "compliance...

It's a Specialized Sirrus X 5.0. The "compliance junction" is what Specialized calls the leaf spring that connects to the seat tube. It makes for a very smooth ride and it does great at muting small...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,289
Posted By Parsival

I built up a Sirrus X 5.0 in a drop bar config in...

I built up a Sirrus X 5.0 in a drop bar config in size medium. It's my all-road quiver killer. I got rid of my diverge and and diverge EVO for this. I have an allroad Mavic wheelset w 42s and a DT...
Forum: Southern California
01-27-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 393,432
Posted By Parsival

Did a 30 miler through Newport Back Bay and...

Did a 30 miler through Newport Back Bay and Irvine. The weather was amazing today. ...
Forum: Southern California
01-24-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By Parsival

Another vote for Offerup. Craigslist and...

Another vote for Offerup. Craigslist and Pinkbike is good as well.
Forum: Southern California
01-24-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 393,432
Posted By Parsival

I did a 30 miler this weekend in HB and Newport. ...

I did a 30 miler this weekend in HB and Newport.
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Sirrus 6.0 OC riding
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,855
Posted By Parsival

I was able to snake in a 30 miler after the rain...

I was able to snake in a 30 miler after the rain in Orange County, CA along the coastline of Newport and Huntington Beach.

...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1,797
Views: 769,343
Posted By Parsival

Here is my 21' Sirrus 6.0 in street attire and...

Here is my 21' Sirrus 6.0 in street attire and the second photo is in it's X- mode with 42mm tires. I'm a huge fan of the Future Shock and had a Diverge Evo, as well as a reg. carbon Diverge. Sold...
Forum: Introductions
01-11-24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By Parsival

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Southern California
01-11-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,731
Posted By Parsival

I routinely ride Back Bay. Great ride for anyone...

I routinely ride Back Bay. Great ride for anyone looking to minimize any car interactions. I take it up to Portola via the bike path and ride back to the Great Park via road and to Sand Canyon bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-10-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,289
Posted By Parsival

Using Bikeinsights to compare geometry of the...

Using Bikeinsights to compare geometry of the Diverge and the Sirrus reveal it's nearly identical in BB drop. Both can fit up to a 42C tire. The Sirrus does have a shorter reach and higher stack...
Forum: Introductions
01-10-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By Parsival

New Member from So Cal

Hello all,

New member to BF. Been surfing here on the forum on and off over the years. I gravel, road, and mtb but current thing is doing long (to me) all road rides in Long Beach and Orange...
Forum: Introductions
01-10-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By Parsival

Welcome to BF and So Cal. I'm new to BF as well.

Welcome to BF and So Cal. I'm new to BF as well.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,347
Posted By Parsival

Definitely looks fast. Nice work!

Definitely looks fast. Nice work!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,384
Posted By Parsival

nice build!

nice build!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 48,355
Posted By Parsival

I recently did a 51 mile ride with 1826 ft of...

I recently did a 51 mile ride with 1826 ft of elevation on my Sirrus with an avg. speed 15.9 mph.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,289
Posted By Parsival

I test rode the X 5.0 the other day and I wish I...

I test rode the X 5.0 the other day and I wish I didn't. In my opinion it's damn sexy. I have to say, it was definitely smoother than a standard Sirrus and FS but it's not magical. I was able to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1,797
Views: 769,343
Posted By Parsival

Reminds of a Diverge EVO without the FS.

Reminds of a Diverge EVO without the FS.
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