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Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,129
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I've had two bikes stolen and it is the worst...

I've had two bikes stolen and it is the worst feeling in the world.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 823
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Their stuff is great quality too.

Their stuff is great quality too.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 823
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Check Voler

Check Voler
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 10:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,993
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Rule #47...

Rule #47 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=47) are words to live by.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 08:52 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,098
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I've done 35 before, I ride a fixed gear so...

I've done 35 before, I ride a fixed gear so downhill isn't as fun as it would be coasting.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-07-14, 02:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 787
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Hot Spots in New Bibs

I just picked up a pair of Voler Jet bibs. Overall they were comfortable, went on a 20 mile ride yesterday and had some hot spots in the perineal/sack area to the point where I had to get off the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-14, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,607
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Just had the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp mixed 12...

Just had the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp mixed 12 pack with a friend the other day. Some of them were really good, others were a little too light
Forum: Commuting
07-25-14, 02:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,490
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I take a beach path home from my commute to work...

I take a beach path home from my commute to work and joggers haven't been a problem I can always ride around them and they seem more aware of their surroundings. There are a lot of beach goers though...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-14, 02:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,168
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I use a Chrome Ivan for my weekday work...

I use a Chrome Ivan for my weekday work commutes/grocery runs. When I ride for fun on the weekends I usually put all my gear (tubes, pump, tools, shoes) in a regular vans backpack. Looking to get one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-14, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,607
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Unapologetic is good, I still think Enjoy By is...

Unapologetic is good, I still think Enjoy By is much better but I still liked Unapologetic & Collective Distortion. Smog City is a newer brewery from Torrance, CA they have two beers bottled at the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-14, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,607
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Had some good ones this weekend. Smog City -...

Had some good ones this weekend.

Smog City - Groundworks Coffee Porter
Pizza Port - Swami IPA
Stone - Enjoy By 8.16.14
Stone - Unapologetic IPA
Stone - 2012 Russian Imperial Stout
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-10-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 86,956
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I'm 5'5" riding a 49cm Wabi Classic

I'm 5'5" riding a 49cm Wabi Classic
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,496
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Nice, I'm definitely getting those when I have...

Nice, I'm definitely getting those when I have the $$
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Yep

Yep
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,997
Posted By Pliny the Elder

:roflmao::roflmao:nice one!

:roflmao::roflmao:nice one!
Forum: Southern California
07-02-14, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Cool I work off Santa Fe close to Del Amo, will...

Cool I work off Santa Fe close to Del Amo, will have to check this out. Thanks!
Forum: Southern California
07-01-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By Pliny the Elder

What would be the best street to take from...

What would be the best street to take from Carson. I work in Carson and live in Long Beach, usually commute LA River to Beach path to get home but I'd love to check this route out after work sometime.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,913
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Would coconut water be a good substitution for...

Would coconut water be a good substitution for Gatorade? I'm not a fan of Gatorade at all.
Forum: Commuting
06-30-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,600
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Haha could be! They're quick to give the deer in...

Haha could be! They're quick to give the deer in headlights look on their face.
Forum: Commuting
06-30-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,600
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I've yelled on your left before only to have...

I've yelled on your left before only to have someone jump to their left almost running into me. The last time I yelled heads up & that seemed to work better. A beach bike path is part of my route...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-14, 08:26 AM
Replies: 600
Views: 146,729
Posted By Pliny the Elder

this is amazing.

this is amazing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,506
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Nope I'm a hockey fan, everything else seems...

Nope I'm a hockey fan, everything else seems really boring in comparison.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-20-14, 08:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,756
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Rain will really mess up the bearings. Also if it...

Rain will really mess up the bearings. Also if it is rained on long enough the deck can seriously get messed up.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-20-14, 08:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,756
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Before having a car all I did was skateboard for...

Before having a car all I did was skateboard for transportation. I also would skate to college which was about 4 miles away. Never had to worry about parking! I primarily bike now but for short...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,771
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Haha he'll abandon that advice once he goes to...

Haha he'll abandon that advice once he goes to get his bike and there's only the front wheel.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,771
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I use an Abus Mini, I've had a bike stolen years...

I use an Abus Mini, I've had a bike stolen years ago using a cable and cheap u-lock.
Forum: Commuting
06-16-14, 11:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,089
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Check out Roadrunner. Road Runner Bags...

Check out Roadrunner. Road Runner Bags (http://roadrunnerbags.us/)
Forum: Commuting
06-11-14, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,591
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Road Morph G works well for me.

Road Morph G works well for me.
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,739
Posted By Pliny the Elder

agreed

agreed
Forum: Commuting
06-08-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,130
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Just replaced my kenda 23s this morning and put...

Just replaced my kenda 23s this morning and put on some Vittoria Rubino 25s. Looking forward to today's ride!
Forum: Commuting
06-08-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By Pliny the Elder

It's not my butt as it is other areas. I believe...

It's not my butt as it is other areas. I believe that the saddle I had was too narrow and stiff I rode it for about 700 miles and it didn't get any better.
Forum: Commuting
06-07-14, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Not another saddle thread

So I'm selling my Fizik Kurve Snake because it's just not the saddle for me, it also causes a bit of pain in the tender areas after a ride. Was looking at the Selle SMP TRK saddle, anyone had any any...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,373
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Lots of water and sunblock are key

Lots of water and sunblock are key
Forum: Commuting
06-02-14, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,553
Posted By Pliny the Elder

burrito bag Road Runner Bags...

burrito bag

Road Runner Bags (http://roadrunnerbags.us/shop/burrito-handlebar-bag/)
Forum: Commuting
06-02-14, 08:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Pliny the Elder

That could be the issue. I do carry a backpack...

That could be the issue. I do carry a backpack with about 10-20 lbs on my commute. Started stretching mire and started moving my hands to different positions of the handlebars during my ride which...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,672
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I enjoy riding, it's good for my health and great...

I enjoy riding, it's good for my health and great exercise, it also makes work much more bearable because I come in to work in a much better mood and if I'm having a rough day at least I know I'll...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-14, 07:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,633
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I have 502 points, was out for a week and a half...

I have 502 points, was out for a week and a half with an injury so that kind of messed me up. Was on target for the gold but may have the silver this month. Either way is cool with me. Hopefully can...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Woke up on Sunday without any pain for the 1st...

Woke up on Sunday without any pain for the 1st time in a week, after a week of ice/heat/rest. Did a mellow 10 mile bike ride and stretched before and after. I noticed when I rode before I had my arms...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-14, 03:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Have a Dr. appt next week for it, hopefully it'll...

Have a Dr. appt next week for it, hopefully it'll be much better by then.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-14, 07:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Nope, nothing that I can think of. The only thing...

Nope, nothing that I can think of. The only thing I started doing different was I started riding with a helmet last week. I'm hoping to get on the bike this week, the pain is now mostly in my neck...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-14, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Upper Back/Shoulder Injury

Not exactly sure how it happened but this weekend I woke up with a sharp pain in my back which made it very difficult to even move around much. I went to the chiropractor the next day and it turned...
Forum: For Sale
05-22-14, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 388,844
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Have: Fizik Kurve Snake Want: Fizik Aliante

Have: Fizik Kurve Snake
Want: Fizik Aliante
Forum: Commuting
05-16-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,022
Posted By Pliny the Elder

The past two days it's been 100 degrees, when...

The past two days it's been 100 degrees, when it's this hot I wear board shorts with liners under and a white shirt, sometimes my merino wool chrome shirt because sweat dries a lot faster in it....
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Never put a bike down but I had one stolen which...

Never put a bike down but I had one stolen which is as bad if not worse of a feeling. Sorry about your old bike but I hope your new one brings lots of great rides.
Forum: Commuting
05-06-14, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,277
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Woke up 20 min earlier this morning to take a...

Woke up 20 min earlier this morning to take a longer beach bike path to the LA river path which is an extra few miles each way to/from work. Definitely worth the extra miles and waking up earlier!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-14, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,916
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Get a Wabi. Trust me.

Get a Wabi. Trust me.
Forum: Commuting
05-05-14, 07:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,494
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I'm thinking about switching from 23c to 25c does...

I'm thinking about switching from 23c to 25c does it make that much of a noticeable difference?
Forum: Commuting
05-02-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,761
Posted By Pliny the Elder

Panniers on a Fixed Gear?

Does anyone have any experience using panniers on a fixed gear? I currently use a Chrome Ivan backpack but when I do grocery store runs it is a lot of weight on my back. Thinking about adding a rear...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-14, 07:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,155
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I just trim the edges of my beard right now, it's...

I just trim the edges of my beard right now, it's hockey playoffs so my playoff beard is still going.
Forum: Commuting
05-01-14, 09:11 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,366
Posted By Pliny the Elder

I agree, normally if I see a commuter though I...

I agree, normally if I see a commuter though I see either a pannier, backpack or messenger bag. I could be mistaken though. Either way it's great to see other riders on my way to work.
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