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Forum: Northern California
04-05-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,700
Posted By slimyfrog

I think the only other route I know is Alamo...

I think the only other route I know is Alamo Canal Trail -> Centennial Trail that goes under the 580 in Dublin. You can leave the trail at Val Vista Park, after the water treatment plant. If you stay...
Forum: Northern California
03-11-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,629
Posted By slimyfrog

This is exciting. Very interesting to be able to...

This is exciting. Very interesting to be able to see how fragmented things are now as well.
Forum: Northern California
03-10-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,700
Posted By slimyfrog

Swoooooooooosh

Can't wait to get my gravel bike and spend more time away from roads.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/897x536/kind_of_close_237f40ec281c420e17d5ca24293923358e678548.png
On...
Forum: Northern California
01-16-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,559
Posted By slimyfrog

Anyone know what the outcome was?

Anyone know what the outcome was?
Forum: Northern California
06-13-18, 06:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,559
Posted By slimyfrog

Beautiful neighborhood, but boy those neighbors...

Beautiful neighborhood, but boy those neighbors...
Forum: Northern California
06-03-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,932
Posted By slimyfrog

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/135x88/capture_82612ae20e85d0f60c0e42d77ddff1e9ee33c409.jpg

Yep. I left a bit later than usual on Saturday, ended up riding in 104F and giving...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-18, 02:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,672
Posted By slimyfrog

I looked for a long time and ended up getting...

I looked for a long time and ended up getting this one by SKS. Very happy with it.
http://a.co/6sTzbUD
Forum: Northern California
05-11-18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,834
Posted By slimyfrog

As if I needed more reasons to dream of someday...

As if I needed more reasons to dream of someday commuting on a bicycle... :commute:
Forum: Northern California
04-27-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,495
Posted By slimyfrog

If you want to meet up Saturday morning for road...

If you want to meet up Saturday morning for road cycling in walnut creek or danville let me know. Sleep has been really hit or miss lately, so I'm somewhat reluctant to make plans, but there's a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-18, 07:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,380
Posted By slimyfrog

This guy tested a few lube brands with different...

This guy tested a few lube brands with different types of contamination. If you scroll to the very bottom there are detailed reviews. Some lubricants do great in sandy environments, other do...
Forum: Northern California
04-18-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By slimyfrog

That would be awesome. I'll keep you posted.

That would be awesome. I'll keep you posted.
Forum: Northern California
04-16-18, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By slimyfrog

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Northern California
04-16-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By slimyfrog

Hand them over!

Hand them over!
Forum: Northern California
04-16-18, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By slimyfrog

Turns out I love building wheels!

Probably 25 years from retirement :twitchy:, but I already managed to find my retirement hobby. I discovered I really, really enjoy building wheels. Admittedly the de-stressing was slightly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-18, 10:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,535
Posted By slimyfrog

Prana Stretch Zion are definitely pricey for...

Prana Stretch Zion are definitely pricey for leg-pipes, but they are very comfortable, stretchy and look nice enough to wear to the office.
http://a.co/hKVbGmj
They have little snaps that will hold...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-18, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,083
Posted By slimyfrog

Yeah, the ones he's building now, at least the...

Yeah, the ones he's building now, at least the ones I have, are built on Kinlin XR-22T and what seem to be unbranded KT QL-3J7R hubs.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-18, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,083
Posted By slimyfrog

Heavy rider, I have a set of Neugent A220CW with...

Heavy rider, I have a set of Neugent A220CW with near 3k miles and doing great.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,906
Posted By slimyfrog

DIY quick/easy wheel dishing tool

From: https://spoke13.com/2018/03/30/diy-wheel-dishing-tool-under-7/
Two solid doorstops, a piece of craft wood and a bamboo skewer.
...
Forum: Northern California
03-15-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By slimyfrog

Sounds good. Thank you guys. :)

Sounds good. Thank you guys. :)
Forum: Northern California
03-15-18, 03:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By slimyfrog

South Gate via Alameda Diablo and Calle Arroyo

I noticed a sign at the entrance to Calle Arroyo prohibiting bike access to the country club roads. There is probably one on Alameda Diablo as well. I am not sure who made these signs, but they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,391
Posted By slimyfrog

No. Out of the 4 or 5 orders I placed I didn't...

No. Out of the 4 or 5 orders I placed I didn't have to pay any extra fees.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-17, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,394
Posted By slimyfrog

Both times I went through the process of 5800 fd...

Both times I went through the process of 5800 fd setup, the most critical step seemed to be:

1 - make sure you attach the cable before you set the min limit. This is described in the manual by...
Forum: Northern California
01-11-17, 10:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,320
Posted By slimyfrog

link for alameda county: ...

link for alameda county:
https://www.acpwa.org/storm-closures-information
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-17, 10:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,444
Posted By slimyfrog

https://i.imgsafe.org/e5fa56c8de.jpg Just...

https://i.imgsafe.org/e5fa56c8de.jpg

Just finished this build. Started in October with the frame and fork and did a bit at a time as parts appeared at deep discounts. Was my first build and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-17, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,391
Posted By slimyfrog

Hehe yeah, generally I need two bottles. But I...

Hehe yeah, generally I need two bottles. But I have one of the SKS adapters for seat post that fits where the second cage would be on the frame as well.
Aye, it's the 11 speed 105, 5800. Ordered in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-17, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,391
Posted By slimyfrog

The frame has rear pannier and fender mounts...

The frame has rear pannier and fender mounts (fork has fender mounts as well). I was surprised by the single bottle as well. Incidentaly, pic on site shows one on the seat tube as well, but I know...
Forum: Northern California
01-05-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 239,702
Posted By slimyfrog

New build. https://i.imgsafe.org/e5fa56c8de.jpg...

New build.
https://i.imgsafe.org/e5fa56c8de.jpg
Info here: http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1093813-ribble-audax-build.html
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,391
Posted By slimyfrog

Ribble Audax Build

https://i.imgsafe.org/e5fa56c8de.jpg

Justifications and notes:
- Gain experience by building a bike
- Something more 'disposable' than my carbon bike to ride with my 9 years old son [ he's...
Forum: Northern California
12-31-16, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By slimyfrog

Hmm... After all, I failed at staying home. Feels...

Hmm... After all, I failed at staying home. Feels better actually. I think I needed to get out of the sugary, fatty holiday funk.
Once I got on the bike and warmed up, lungs and legs felt infinitely...
Forum: Northern California
12-31-16, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By slimyfrog

To ride or not to ride

I really dislike feeling torn between the couch and the saddle. I've been sick and a short re-intro ride on Thursday resulted in rather painful throat and lungs, and a bad cough for the rest of the...
Forum: Northern California
12-22-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,391
Posted By slimyfrog

I think we are dealing with the same evil...

I think we are dealing with the same evil disease. I'll ride in circles around any parking lot you want to get you your 25 miles before the year ends.
Forum: Northern California
12-21-16, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,391
Posted By slimyfrog

Great picture. So not fair... I've hit a...

Great picture.
So not fair... I've hit a streak of cold and cough issues. Health wise it's been a rough patch. I had to skip last weekend and will probably have to skip this weekend unless this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,829
Posted By slimyfrog

Why Do We Drive on Parkways and Park on...

Why Do We Drive on Parkways and Park on Driveways? | Mental Floss (http://mentalfloss.com/article/59638/why-do-we-drive-parkways-and-park-driveways)
Forum: Northern California
12-10-16, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,190
Posted By slimyfrog

Happy anniversary and congratulations on your...

Happy anniversary and congratulations on your roadie anniversary. Quite an achievement :)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-16, 09:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,334
Posted By slimyfrog

Phew. Glad to see bowler hat, flip flops and a...

Phew. Glad to see bowler hat, flip flops and a thong are still ok! Had me worried for a second.

I have suspension seatpost on my hybrid [because it came with it], not on my road bike. I honestly...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By slimyfrog

We'll check that out, thank you.

We'll check that out, thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-16, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By slimyfrog

Winter clothings for kids

My son (9 years old) would like to cycle in the [California] winter, but we are having an impossible time finding warmer cycling clothes for kids.

On this side of the bay the coldest temperatures...
Forum: Northern California
11-07-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By slimyfrog

Oops... think I fixed the photo. Nice to...

Oops... think I fixed the photo. Nice to hearabout north gate road repaving :)
Forum: Northern California
11-06-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By slimyfrog

Diablo in November

Always a beautiful place, even when it isn't a beautiful day.
http://img4.imagetitan.com/img4/small/14/14_diablo.png (http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=14_diablo.png)

:love:

But boy......
Forum: Northern California
11-05-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By slimyfrog

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-16, 11:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,333
Posted By slimyfrog

I have a white Kask 50nta that over the summer,...

I have a white Kask 50nta that over the summer, never reminded me I was wearing it.
Forum: Northern California
10-28-16, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By slimyfrog

Heheh I know, sorry. I was mostly talking for...

Heheh I know, sorry. I was mostly talking for myself. I have tried gyms so many times. I just can't stay in there more than 30 minutes :)
Forum: Northern California
10-27-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By slimyfrog

Yeah. I don't have an answer for you, so I will...

Yeah. I don't have an answer for you, so I will also resort to saying 'Outside'. Bay area winters aren't bad at all. Warm/dry cycling clothing can make rides very comfortable and fun and can cost you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-16, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,310
Posted By slimyfrog

+1 One of the reasons I ride is to get away...

+1
One of the reasons I ride is to get away from all those things.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-16, 09:29 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 28,830
Posted By slimyfrog

no

no
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-16, 12:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,387
Posted By slimyfrog

I'm partial to the PRO microfiber smart. ...

I'm partial to the PRO microfiber smart.
Shimano Pro Microfiber Smart Silicon BT > Components > Grips & Tape > Handlebar Tape | Jenson USA...
Forum: Northern California
10-16-16, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By slimyfrog

Well that was disappointing... They stopped short...

Well that was disappointing... They stopped short of connecting it with the section further north. At least there were no construction vehicles around on Saturday.

I hope they resume work at some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,210
Posted By slimyfrog

I would not go for it. It's a rather old bike....

I would not go for it. It's a rather old bike. For the price you can get a more modern bike in the right size.. A friend has the same frame in a different color. Compared to today's bikes the frame...
Forum: Northern California
10-02-16, 08:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,720
Posted By slimyfrog

I messed up again, sorry :( I just can't seem to...

I messed up again, sorry :( I just can't seem to get this picture thing right. Darn it... I guess I'll have to ride up another time... <sigh>
;)
Forum: Northern California
09-30-16, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,275
Posted By slimyfrog

Doing Diablo this Sat with a friend. Yay! Looking...

Doing Diablo this Sat with a friend. Yay! Looking forward to seeing the new infrastructure and the rangers betting on whether "the fat guy makes it to the top" or not ;)

FollowUp: I like it. All...
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