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Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-21-15, 11:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,908
Posted By yochris

I have a not raced on them but I have done a...

I have a not raced on them but I have done a bunch of dirt/fire road rides on WTB Nanos. Not tubeless but they are a great tire. My one knock on them is the size makes them need a little more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-30-15, 11:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,721
Posted By yochris

A Resurrection of the Santa Cruz Stigmata...

A Resurrection of the Santa Cruz Stigmata Cyclocross Bike | The Radavist (http://theradavist.com/2015/02/resurrection-santa-cruz-stigmata-cyclocross-bike/#1)

that post is probably half press...
Forum: Northern California
07-15-15, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 949
Posted By yochris

I suggest your CX bike with a couple sets of...

I suggest your CX bike with a couple sets of tires. Marin/SF has great mixed surface riding all over and LA does as well. Great road riding in pretty much the entire state of CA, so throw some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-15, 12:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,695
Posted By yochris

Building up my first disc cross frame this summer...

Building up my first disc cross frame this summer so been asking myself a lot of these questions. Seems like the Spyre's are an improvement over BB7's for mechanical. Obviously neither will really...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-15, 12:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By yochris

The Nova has tubeless compatible wheels (a plus)...

The Nova has tubeless compatible wheels (a plus) but other than that they are more or less identical. Pick which ever one fits you best, ride the **** out of it and have fun. :thumb:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-15, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By yochris

^that will help. But mostly, ride more, get...

^that will help. But mostly, ride more, get stronger, and HTFU. :thumb:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,107
Posted By yochris

I have a 54 cross bike and I am 6'. It's a bit...

I have a 54 cross bike and I am 6'. It's a bit small but it's the bike I ride the most and I love it.

If that was your first 50 mile ride in a few years, there's a good chance you'd be sore no...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-15, 10:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,184
Posted By yochris

Just had a set of SL23's built and they are...

Just had a set of SL23's built and they are great. Fit with a brand new set of Open Corsa SC's was pretty damn tight as I expected but I was able to get them on with some patience and a few f-bombs....
Forum: Northern California
01-18-15, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,807
Posted By yochris

If it doesn't get stolen it will be stripped of...

If it doesn't get stolen it will be stripped of any part possible. I see so many stripped frames left to die still locked to a pole. Bike theft is a big problem in SF.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-11-15, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,513
Posted By yochris

Rescheduled for tomorrow at noon with some course...

Rescheduled for tomorrow at noon with some course modifications...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-15, 11:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,220
Posted By yochris

I do the opposite. Start at the valve and work...

I do the opposite. Start at the valve and work my way to the opposite side to pop it all the way on. Why add the valve into the mix, especially if you end up needing levers. Also, I have never had...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-03-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,218
Posted By yochris

If you're worried about injury while hopping...

If you're worried about injury while hopping barriers, don't hop barriers. Not sure why we need to regulate other people's risk. Besides, the possibilities of injury are plentiful on a cross...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By yochris

Congrats, you got it right on your first try. ...

Congrats, you got it right on your first try. :thumb:
Forum: Northern California
09-17-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,301
Posted By yochris

Sorry this is just not true. You can live in...

Sorry this is just not true. You can live in many areas of the northern or western parts of the city and be on the bridge heading into Marin in 20 minutes. Is it for everyone? Definitely not. But...
Forum: Northern California
09-17-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 893
Posted By yochris

It is actually pretty hard to show on the map but...

It is actually pretty hard to show on the map but pretty easy to follow one you know the way. But yeah you basically parallel Sir Francis Drake on side streets through San Anselmo into Fairfax. ...
Forum: Touring
08-12-14, 10:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,533
Posted By yochris

Some more Next Wavers... Aufderheide ?...

Some more Next Wavers...

Aufderheide ? Breadwinner Cycles (http://breadwinnercycles.com/products/aufderheide)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-14, 11:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,777
Posted By yochris

Wear a cap underneath.

Wear a cap underneath.
Forum: Northern California
07-04-14, 12:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,293
Posted By yochris

Yea gotta disagree with this. On the off chance...

Yea gotta disagree with this. On the off chance that i ride at a time when the west side is not open (rarely, intentionally so), I find the agro roadies way more of a menace. As been said, at least...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 31,704
Posted By yochris

My bike came with Fizik tape that was so thin I...

My bike came with Fizik tape that was so thin I hated it. Just tried Lizard Skins 2.5 for the first time and am liking it quite a bit. A bit tricky to wrap the first time but admittedly, I'm not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-14, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,570
Posted By yochris

ok ok I know you said nothing boutique, and this...

ok ok I know you said nothing boutique, and this definitely over your budget (and mine), but it's worth sharing since it's so drool worthy.

Bad Otis ? Breadwinner Cycles...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-14, 12:26 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,665
Posted By yochris

those pink socks makin' you nervous? like maybe...

those pink socks makin' you nervous? like maybe you kinda like them?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,850
Posted By yochris

Yep those will do it.

Yep those will do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,850
Posted By yochris

You would need to upgrade to the 105 shifters to...

You would need to upgrade to the 105 shifters to get the cables that run along the bars with the break cables. That would bug me too... I would think 105 would work fine with the Tiagra derailleurs...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-14, 01:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,283
Posted By yochris

Search your choice of map sites for Alpine...

Search your choice of map sites for Alpine Dam/Seven Sisters and you'll find one of the better 60-70 miles rides from SF into Martin county. Option to summit Mtn Tam as well, and the descent back...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-14, 02:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By yochris

Cyclingtorrents.nl

Cyclingtorrents.nl
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-04-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,026
Posted By yochris

I've done that race, (though I am missing it this...

I've done that race, (though I am missing it this year) and it's pretty much fast bumpy hardpack. It has a few loose spots but probably not much different that what you have run already from the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-13, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By yochris

Just got a set of mini motos. amazing stopping...

Just got a set of mini motos. amazing stopping and absolutely no shudder on my ritchey fork. also super easy to adjust if you are the kind of person to swap out wheelsets often.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-02-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,095
Posted By yochris

http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/vittoria-mastik-one...

http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/vittoria-mastik-one-tubular-glue-can

edit: oops never mind looks like it's out of stock there too.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-01-13, 11:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,310
Posted By yochris

One thing i have been working on is eliminating...

One thing i have been working on is eliminating the "stutter step" that happens right before i leave my feet - that last little half step that is not in stride. It's almost an unconscious thing and...
Forum: Northern California
09-06-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By yochris

Not sure what kind of bikes they rent at the...

Not sure what kind of bikes they rent at the Ferry Building, but they might just be your standard rental hybrid bikes which I have never ridden, but don't look that fun for an experienced cyclist. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,568
Posted By yochris

I bought an R3 in february and for me it was the...

I bought an R3 in february and for me it was the one where I thought "yes this is the one." but that's just me. It's a really fun bike to ride and descends like a mofo.

Though, that Kuota looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,229
Posted By yochris

you can watch the feed from europe on...

you can watch the feed from europe on steephill.tv . wouldnt suprise me if the TdF site has a tour tracker like there was for ToC.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-20-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,179
Posted By yochris

steephill.tv enjoy.

steephill.tv

enjoy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,454
Posted By yochris

I go on and off the saddle pretty regularly on...

I go on and off the saddle pretty regularly on long climbs. Stand to mash and rest your lungs, sit to spin and "rest" your legs. That's more or less my preferred style.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,749
Posted By yochris

Interesting Clem. Definitely not the bar height...

Interesting Clem. Definitely not the bar height as I don't have much drop as is and am actually thinking about losing some spacers. Saddle placement is also interesting because I switched to a post...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,749
Posted By yochris

Do you know such a fitter on the Bay Area that is...

Do you know such a fitter on the Bay Area that is well versed in foot issues, or just one you recommend? I had a pretty thorough fitting when I bought my new bike, but he didn't have a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-13, 11:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,631
Posted By yochris

no dangle... ...

no dangle... http://reloadbags.gostorego.com/saddle-roll.html
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-13, 12:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,337
Posted By yochris

I just recently got my first stop sign ticket. I...

I just recently got my first stop sign ticket. I did my standard slow down, look and continue with care through the open intersection. This is a crowded intersection on a major bike commute route,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,993
Posted By yochris

They are made by Tange so the quality is there. ...

They are made by Tange so the quality is there. Not the lightest fork on the market but doesn't sound like that matters to you. I had one on my Double Cross before I swapped a it out for a carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-13, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 994
Posted By yochris

why would anyone think someone would want to buy...

why would anyone think someone would want to buy a frame broken in 3 places?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-13, 09:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,926
Posted By yochris

I ride a Soma Double Cross for exactly everything...

I ride a Soma Double Cross for exactly everything you do and it is great. I have a road bike for weekend long rides but I did plenty of long rides and even centuries on the Soma so you'll be fine...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-13, 11:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,700
Posted By yochris

i like to unclip but keep my foot in position so...

i like to unclip but keep my foot in position so i can either pull it out or pop it right back in. i also like to slow roll up to intersections so i can avoid having to unclip or do my half ass...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,548
Posted By yochris

If I said "on your left" for every...

If I said "on your left" for every cyclist/jogger/pedestrian I pass on the road, I would pretty much just be saying it over and over again. I just give them room and go past. By the time they get...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 10:05 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,070
Posted By yochris

why on earth would you waste your time with this...

why on earth would you waste your time with this dude? move on.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 09:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,155
Posted By yochris

this this this. I recently joined...

this this this.

I recently joined cyclingtorrents.nl. Managed to get in really early on the Paris-Roubaix torrent and uploaded about 35GB in three days! HD Eurosport here I come!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 09:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,030
Posted By yochris

I get nothing but compliments. :thumb:

I get nothing but compliments. :thumb:
Forum: Northern California
04-24-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By yochris

yeah the bridge is sketchy. I tend to just point...

yeah the bridge is sketchy. I tend to just point it and get over as quickly as I can while avoiding tourists on rental bikes.

really too bad that events like that are leaving trash all over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 11:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 46,917
Posted By yochris

Just bought an R3 a couple months ago and...

Just bought an R3 a couple months ago and absolutely love it. It rides like a dream and descends and corners like it's on rails.
Forum: Northern California
04-11-13, 11:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,287
Posted By yochris

Do it. I was in the same boat and now I have an...

Do it. I was in the same boat and now I have an R3 sitting in our one bedroom apt. with my Soma. She pretty much told me the same thing. Bless her heart... :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-13, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 654
Posted By yochris

damn and I thought the sweaty, salty, crusty cap...

damn and I thought the sweaty, salty, crusty cap I just washed was bad....
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