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Forum: Northern California
12-07-17, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 840
Posted By Researcher

Can anyone let me try their (dog) trailer?

Hi,

I'm on the fence about buying a bike trailer that can haul 2 large dogs (70 lb each Labradors) for approx 6 miles using my e-bike. But I don't want to buy one, only to find out I don't like...
Forum: Northern California
09-30-16, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,661
Posted By Researcher

Does anyone know what day packet pickup day is? ...

Does anyone know what day packet pickup day is?

My wife and I registered and are wondering if we need to drive up to Oakland the day before to pick up our packets?
(We live in South Bay)
...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-13, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,407
Posted By Researcher

Axiom Cartier DLX $83 ...

Axiom Cartier DLX $83
http://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Cartier-Pannier-Black-Grey/dp/B004DAVC4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370067357&sr=8-1&keywords=axiom+cartier+dlx
Forum: Northern California
05-20-13, 04:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 732
Posted By Researcher

WTB: stock pedals from Trek FX series

Hi

I'm looking for stock pedals from a recent model (say 2009+) Trek 7.2 FX (or 7.3 or 7.4)
Please PM me if you might have a set

I've already tried calling local shops (Trek San Jose, Walts in...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-13, 11:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,230
Posted By Researcher

Awesome! Thanks for the updated info FrenchFit &...

Awesome! Thanks for the updated info FrenchFit & blt ! --much appreciated :thumb:
Forum: Northern California
05-12-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,230
Posted By Researcher

Glad to hear about this! On a side note,...

Glad to hear about this!

On a side note, does anyone know if/when the route from Jack London (by Livermore airport) to Pleasanton will be opened?
(Perhaps I'm referring to the same route blt...
Forum: Triathlon
07-05-12, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By Researcher

Howdy, I'll throw this in as kind of a "For what...

Howdy, I'll throw this in as kind of a "For what it's worth" suggestion

I've always had the same knee pain you describe, in my right knee only, and for the past 15 years or so. I chalked it up to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-10-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,464
Posted By Researcher

Thanks a1penguin. Appreciate the correction and...

Thanks a1penguin. Appreciate the correction and recommendation. Good stuff
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-12, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,464
Posted By Researcher

Cool - thanks for the clarification. Makes...

Cool - thanks for the clarification. Makes sense, as I was seeing a lot of glowing reviews for the GP 4000s.

I'll heed both of your advice on the 25 vs 23mm choice, and tks for the pressure...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-08-12, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,464
Posted By Researcher

Oh wait, badger1 recommended the GP 4000 whereas...

Oh wait, badger1 recommended the GP 4000 whereas a1penguin recommended GP400
Typo on one of these or are there really a 400 and a 4000?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-08-12, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,464
Posted By Researcher

Excellent --- thanks a1penguin. You have...

Excellent --- thanks a1penguin. You have *perfect timing... I was just about to place an order for 2x23mm Vittorias.
I'll check out the road cycling forum.

Gee, 2nd rec for Cont GP400s (badger1...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-08-12, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,464
Posted By Researcher

Yes, I think I'll aim for raw speed but maybe...

Yes, I think I'll aim for raw speed but maybe with some control and puncture resistance.
I'm not a daredevil so the idea of leaning into a corner doing 30 is too fast for me right now.

Also yes,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-08-12, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,464
Posted By Researcher

Man I love BF! Thanks a million for the super...

Man I love BF!
Thanks a million for the super fast reply + info
My sticker said 622 x 15
According to that chart I can safely go as low 23. Sweet!

Time to order some slicks now. Any...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-08-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,464
Posted By Researcher

skinniest tire acceptable on Trek 7.4 FX?

I'm going to be doing a sprint triathlon next month using my 7.4 FX
It came stock with 700x32c tires (Bontrager Nebula rims)
How skinny of slicks can I put on these rims? (it's Easter Sunday so all...
Forum: Northern California
03-23-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,804
Posted By Researcher

Oh man I LOVED that route! (Livermore side up to...

Oh man I LOVED that route! (Livermore side up to MT) I did it 3x in 2010... some nice memories.
Yeah it's a decent climb but to be honest, it was during a time in my life that I was going throught...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-12, 02:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,966
Posted By Researcher

Ah, lack of sleep does me wrong. I should have...

Ah, lack of sleep does me wrong. I should have searched first!
Found this BF thread which confirms, I should just stretch it to fit......
Forum: Commuting
02-18-12, 02:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,966
Posted By Researcher

UPDATE! I received my rack earlier this week...

UPDATE!

I received my rack earlier this week and it looks suh-weet!

Buut I'm a little confused about the lower leg spacing?
Please check out the 2 pics here.

The green square shows the...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-12, 12:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,598
Posted By Researcher

Yeah, I've had some Jandd's a few years back....

Yeah, I've had some Jandd's a few years back. They were more expensive than my current Axioms but the material was tougher.
So, Axioms = less expensive, but great quality. Jandd's = a little more,...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-12, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,598
Posted By Researcher

+1 on the Axioms. I bought a pair of Cartier...

+1 on the Axioms.

I bought a pair of Cartier DX for about $65-70 and the quality is really great.
Forum: Northern California
02-01-12, 01:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By Researcher

Ah, good to know, thanks. I sure hope they open...

Ah, good to know, thanks.
I sure hope they open up the summit. When I was a kid I remember seeing when they still had the rotating antenna up there.
Forum: Northern California
02-01-12, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By Researcher

Oh wow, we can bike Mt. Unumhum? I grew up...

Oh wow, we can bike Mt. Unumhum?

I grew up in the valley and always wanted to ride up there.... any info appreciated.
Forum: Commuting
01-20-12, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,966
Posted By Researcher

Thanks a lot for all the great feedback!! ...

Thanks a lot for all the great feedback!!

Ok, based on input, I've decided to go with the Axiom. I really like the narrow profile.

If I find that I miss having a proper rack top, then I'll sell...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-12, 01:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,966
Posted By Researcher

Need help choosing between 2 racks

Hey guys, I've whittled my choices down to 2 racks, but am having the hardest time deciding between them. I'd appreciate any feedback.

I will primarily use it for commuting, approx 7 miles each...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,155
Posted By Researcher

Wow, it sounds like your stretching is more...

Wow, it sounds like your stretching is more advanced than anything I do in that realm, way to go!

I really feel doing some (resistance) exercises to strengthen your back (and maybe core) would do...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,155
Posted By Researcher

Hi Colleen, ouch --- sorry to hear about your...

Hi Colleen, ouch --- sorry to hear about your back =(

Q: Do you do back (and/or core) exercises to build up the muscles to support your back? I started doing these 2 years ago and now my back...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Actually they do... heh. I recently switched from...

Actually they do... heh. I recently switched from 30" pants to 32" because the 30" were juust shy of being short-looking.
So currently my 32" pants indeed pool up a little over the shoes. But not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Thanks Pendergast I think I was wearing...

Thanks Pendergast

I think I was wearing shoes, and with my feet maybe 4" apart, but I did do the compressing of the book against my crotch.
I just re-measured (barefoot and correct foot spacing)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Hey a1penguin, I hear ya on the oncall stuff. Mon...

Hey a1penguin, I hear ya on the oncall stuff. Mon & Tues I had to come in at 7am for meetings. So finally, today I had my opportunity to bike in.
Hope you make it tomorrow, and have a great ride!
...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-11-12, 11:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,920
Posted By Researcher

Haha, I only wish! Nope, you're guess was...

Haha, I only wish!

Nope, you're guess was correct. I INTENDED to throw the ball AWAY from me, but instead ended up stupidly throwing it directly toward the ground near my feet.
So the ball...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-11-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,920
Posted By Researcher

Ok I'll bite... In the 5th grade I got...

Ok I'll bite...


In the 5th grade I got *really* pissed at my teacher one day (I don't even remember what she did, but boyyy was I MAD! )

...well, about as mad as a weensy little 5th grader...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-12, 05:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Sweet - thanks. I'm really looking forward...

Sweet - thanks.

I'm really looking forward to the ride home tonight. This bike is noticeably stiffer + faster than my hybrid MTB. Glad I got the carbon fiber fork too.
Now I need excuses to spend...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Dunbar, thanks for the really clear explanation....

Dunbar, thanks for the really clear explanation. This helped clarify things quite a bit.

When I was getting sized at the previous LBS, we both noticed the 22.5" frame definitely felt like I was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Thanks guys @Pendergast: I just re-checked...

Thanks guys

@Pendergast: I just re-checked the saddle and it's perfectly horizontal. But thanks for the info on a potential issue.
My knee pain I think was from the poor sizing setup on my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-12, 02:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Yeow, I sure appreciate you guys noticing the...

Yeow, I sure appreciate you guys noticing the seat height and raising the sizing question.
I didn't even think about that...

FWIW, I spent about 30 minutes with a very good/reputable LBS a few...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Darn, no I don't know my cycling inseam. How to...

Darn, no I don't know my cycling inseam. How to measure?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-12, 01:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Nice, I *almost* got the 7.5 but changed my mind...

Nice, I *almost* got the 7.5 but changed my mind at the last minute.

It's a 20"
I'm 5'11" and 3/4"
Do you think I should have gone with the 22? (or was it 22.5 I forget the next size up)
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Thanks for the kind feedback guys. I just...

Thanks for the kind feedback guys.

I just rode into work and it sure felt great. My previous commuter was a tad small and induced knee pain.
On the (correctly-sized) 7.4FX everything is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Picture! -Click image for larger version ...

Picture!
-Click image for larger version
http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w387/researcher7/MyTrek74FX.jpg (http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w387/researcher7/MyTrek74FX.jpg)

I also picked...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-10-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Thanks guys! I just woke up and checked the...

Thanks guys!

I just woke up and checked the board before work. I'm all excited like a little kid hee hee.

Definitely will post pics later today when I (hopefully) pick her up.

Can't wait...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-10-12, 01:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,706
Posted By Researcher

Finally getting my new hybrid - Trek 7.4 FX

After many months of indecision and reading tons of reviews/posts here, I finally pulled the trigger on a new 7.4 FX. I've test ridden many hybrids and like the features/ride/cost on this one the...
Forum: Northern California
01-10-12, 12:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,971
Posted By Researcher

Yeah, definitely doable. I drive this route...

Yeah, definitely doable. I drive this route often.
But as other said... make SURE you get GOOD front/rear (and maybe side) lights.

It's not uncommon for me to see -barely lit- cyclists along this...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-11, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,920
Posted By Researcher

Ah, I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip! ...

Ah, I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip!

- Researcher
Forum: Commuting
11-17-11, 01:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,920
Posted By Researcher

Oh sweet! Thanks for this link JohnJ80. I've...

Oh sweet! Thanks for this link JohnJ80.
I've been lusting after the switchback for a possible Christmas present to myself this year.
But I felt it was missing a few things, a small zipper pouch in...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,576
Posted By Researcher

Finally got back to commuting this morning,...

Finally got back to commuting this morning, woohoo
Changed the knobbies out on my MTB to 1.5" Bontrager H2 Hardcases - whoa muucho faster =)
Can't wait for the ride home, wee.....!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,873
Posted By Researcher

Actually, I just bought the Topeak RaceRocket HP,...

Actually, I just bought the Topeak RaceRocket HP, and it threads onto the Presta valves. Excellent product, works great.
Forum: Commuting
09-28-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,623
Posted By Researcher

Nice DIY prathmann. I remember seeing yours...

Nice DIY prathmann. I remember seeing yours before (or someone else perhaps) showing those nice locking Lone Peak clamps.
I was thinking of doing the same, but never got around to it.

The one...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,623
Posted By Researcher

@ filDim : Thanks for posting this. I have a...

@ filDim :

Thanks for posting this. I have a major weakne$$ for bike rack/bags, and now I want this sucker so bad.

Man it would be really nice to have NO rack on my bike so I could do fitness...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-20-11, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,383
Posted By Researcher

s1xty7: I was looking at the Sirrus Sport also...

s1xty7: I was looking at the Sirrus Sport also and test drove it last week. Pretty nice. I suggest the Gloss White, just looks so CLEAN =)

Offtopic:
Was wondering if you test rode the Trek 7.x FX...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-27-11, 12:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,761
Posted By Researcher

Yet another vote for a net. I use one with my...

Yet another vote for a net. I use one with my rear basket for grocery shopping on way home from work.
It just rocks. I keep it wound around my seatpost when not in use. Saved the day so many times.
Forum: Commuting
02-13-11, 12:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,642
Posted By Researcher

New owner of MiNewt 250 cordless. I had the...

New owner of MiNewt 250 cordless. I had the MiNewt 150 for about 1.5 weeks, but the light output was just not up to par for nighttime commuting, IMO. Close, but I still needed more.
So I exchanged...
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