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Forum: Touring
09-21-12, 10:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,369
Posted By DwarvenChef

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef/DSC01354_zps7d15bbe0.jpg

Riding down the bike path on the coast to Monteray Bay with my wife and daughter infront of me. We where comming through...
Forum: Touring
09-21-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 827
Posted By DwarvenChef

Did 58 miles in 118F and that was to frigging hot...

Did 58 miles in 118F and that was to frigging hot :p Carried 5 liters and still dehydrated like a big dog... Know your tolorence for the heat and H2O needs, I'm a fish... I need LOTS of water, I...
Forum: Northern California
09-21-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,026
Posted By DwarvenChef

My work is (Fresno) is lumped into Northern CA....

My work is (Fresno) is lumped into Northern CA. Thats pretty much how I look at it.
Forum: Touring
08-21-12, 01:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,013
Posted By DwarvenChef

Omnivour pure and simple. Restrictive diets have...

Omnivour pure and simple. Restrictive diets have caused more problems than they fix. I cut out processed foods and soda type drinks and my health increased tremendously. My wife (and doctor) are sure...
Forum: Touring
08-10-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,563
Posted By DwarvenChef

When I ordered my Surly from my LBS I had to wait...

When I ordered my Surly from my LBS I had to wait a couple weeks to pay it off. In that few weeks the shop was showing my bike to interested persons (it was hanging in the back of the shop). While I...
Forum: Touring
08-07-12, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 626
Posted By DwarvenChef

Got the BoB hooked up and it hooked up just fine...

Got the BoB hooked up and it hooked up just fine with no adjustments. So Thats a huge relief :) My wife just said "Good you can go shopping tomorow" LOL
Forum: Touring
08-07-12, 01:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,167
Posted By DwarvenChef

I just hooked my BoB to my DT and it hooked up...

I just hooked my BoB to my DT and it hooked up just fine. I'll have to get my kid to get some good pics... the ones I just took are not viewable lol...
Forum: Touring
08-06-12, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 626
Posted By DwarvenChef

Howdy all, Thanks for the replies I'll see...

Howdy all,

Thanks for the replies I'll see if I can get the direct link to work. I'll get a loaded pic as soon as I have a moment away from work. My first concern is how my BoB trailor will hook...
Forum: Touring
08-05-12, 03:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 626
Posted By DwarvenChef

Step one compete :)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef/SurlyHome.jpg

Next is to load it down and go for a ride :)
Forum: Commuting
07-24-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 281
Posted By DwarvenChef

Cool, Thanks for the link, was weird seeing so...

Cool, Thanks for the link, was weird seeing so many familier sights with nothing around them I could remember LOL
Forum: Commuting
07-24-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 281
Posted By DwarvenChef

Commuter systems in Santa Barbara?

In another year I'll be moving back to SB, I moved away in '86 and only been back down there a couple times. Each time I was back it seemed like MAJOR changes took place and now I'm sure NOTHING is...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-12, 04:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,323
Posted By DwarvenChef

"Get back on the bike" is a saying I live by :p...

"Get back on the bike" is a saying I live by :p After getting hit by at least 10 cars that I can remember :p My youth was not spent in a safty bubble... I always got back on what ever bike I could...
Forum: Southern California
07-24-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By DwarvenChef

Moving to Santa Barbara...

In another year I'll be moving back to SB, I moved away in '86 and only been back down there a couple times. Each time I was back it seemed like MAJOR changes took place and now I'm sure NOTHING is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-12, 11:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 367
Posted By DwarvenChef

Thule bike rack 4x, looking at hitches.

I have a thule 4 bike rack and need to pick up a trailor hitch for it. I'm not seeing much difference between manufacturers and don't know what one would be best for my needs.

Looking for feedback...
Forum: Touring
07-19-12, 01:02 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,688
Posted By DwarvenChef

LOL I just did a count and between the 3 of us we...

LOL I just did a count and between the 3 of us we have 12 polar bottles :p All 24oz

As for drinking COLD ice water on a ride, or at a restraunt for that mater, I'm not to crazy about. But I don't...
Forum: Touring
07-19-12, 12:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,820
Posted By DwarvenChef

Been on the Park Took site for hours now LOL my...

Been on the Park Took site for hours now LOL my head hurts :p

Thanks for the link :)
Forum: Touring
07-17-12, 02:08 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,688
Posted By DwarvenChef

I use the 3L camelbak and 3 bottles in the...

I use the 3L camelbak and 3 bottles in the summer, not being a summer lover and to many heat injuries, I tend to dehydrate faster than I can think about it. A 3 hour ride in 108f at moderate pace...
Forum: Touring
07-17-12, 01:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,820
Posted By DwarvenChef

Thanks for all the replies :) I'm ok with...

Thanks for all the replies :)

I'm ok with very basic maintainance but have only built bikes from parts in the 70's, pre BMX crazy. So this bike will pretty much be alien to me LOL I now have an...
Forum: Touring
07-17-12, 03:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,820
Posted By DwarvenChef

Break in period for new bike?

Getting a 2012 Disc Trucker (hope this week :) ) and was wondering if I need to break the bike in before I go on longer riders?

Planning my first 100+ ride to local cities for the heck of it and...
Forum: Touring
07-17-12, 02:30 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,688
Posted By DwarvenChef

In central CA it gets hot for long periods of...

In central CA it gets hot for long periods of time. Cooling at night to 90f at night on bad days :( Anyway we have these bottles for our rides and a full load of ice water lasts a few hours. Regular...
Forum: Touring
07-14-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By DwarvenChef

Another TIRE thread; What makes a great touring tire?

At the moment I am a commuter heavy rider but want to tour alot more and soon. At the moment I am using Vittoria Randonneur double shielded tires with thick tubes, bullhead/goathead thorns seem to...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-12, 01:51 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,148
Posted By DwarvenChef

Living a mile from work makes it insane to drive,...

Living a mile from work makes it insane to drive, my bike is faster lol

First time I commuted to my other job was more of an "Oh Sh%& !!" my wife took my car and I don't have keys to hers... Work...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,718
Posted By DwarvenChef

At 48 with YEARS of abuse to my body I'm now...

At 48 with YEARS of abuse to my body I'm now trying to get as much riding in as I can before the system really starts falling apart. I don't see it as an "age" factor for me it's a milage factor :p
Forum: Living Car Free
07-09-12, 10:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,926
Posted By DwarvenChef

In the past few years I have been skipping along...

In the past few years I have been skipping along that posability of loosing the apartment. We dumped all our funds into paying off as much debt as we could, credit cards and so on. Now we only have...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-09-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,905
Posted By DwarvenChef

I like the idea of the handle and I applaud them...

I like the idea of the handle and I applaud them for trying to get something started. For those that don't like them, don't buy one... simple...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-09-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,733
Posted By DwarvenChef

Over the past 2 years I have reduced the time I...

Over the past 2 years I have reduced the time I spend in the car. It started as a way to get my health under control but soon noticed how much we where saving by riding our bikes. As I get more and...
Forum: Touring
07-09-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,908
Posted By DwarvenChef

Wanderlust has been handed down to me from my...

Wanderlust has been handed down to me from my mother. We used to travel all over the place durring winter break. Mom was a high school librarian so we had winters off :) As I got older and joining...
Forum: Touring
07-07-12, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,712
Posted By DwarvenChef

Thanks for the fix, got a new puter system that I...

Thanks for the fix, got a new puter system that I have yet to figure out...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-12, 01:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,985
Posted By DwarvenChef

As long as the weather is not to crazy hot in the...

As long as the weather is not to crazy hot in the central vally (CA) Monterey has beautiful weather, when we hit the 105 mark Monterey gets wicked foggy :p Loved my trip out there last year even with...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,102
Posted By DwarvenChef

I used to cut firewood up near Yosemite,...

I used to cut firewood up near Yosemite, Lightning strikes the trees there quite regularly. We shut down cutting one afternoon due to a storm and not 200 yards away a rather but tree was struck by...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-12, 04:03 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,449
Posted By DwarvenChef

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef/Meatstove.jpg

My usual position...
Forum: Touring
07-06-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By DwarvenChef

Will do, I asked the owner of my LBS and he seems...

Will do, I asked the owner of my LBS and he seems to think it will be fine. I will believe it when I see it LOL
Forum: Touring
07-06-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,768
Posted By DwarvenChef

Sure is :) lol That trip sank in the fact that I...

Sure is :) lol That trip sank in the fact that I needed a stiffer frame for my touring bike. Just put down a K on my 2012 Disc Trucker :) I can't wait to pay it off and get out on the road :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-12, 10:55 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 11,713
Posted By DwarvenChef

The big joke in CA is that if you want to kill...

The big joke in CA is that if you want to kill someone and get away scott free, hit them on a bike, you will not even get slapped on the wrists...

A woman killed a young man down the street from...
Forum: Touring
07-05-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By DwarvenChef

Disc Trucker ordered

Whoot I just put the Surly Disc Trucker on order from my LBS. Not sure I'll be sleeping tonight LOL :p

Tomorow I go in and fill out the special order tag for the build. I know I'm swapping out the...
Forum: Touring
07-05-12, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By DwarvenChef

198 sounds interesting indeed :)

198 sounds interesting indeed :)
Forum: Commuting
07-05-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,618
Posted By DwarvenChef

Getting hit/tapped by a car is un avoidable if...

Getting hit/tapped by a car is un avoidable if you ride in traffic, someday and someway it's going to happen, it's a matter of being mentally prepared for it. After being hit by at least 10 cars in...
Forum: Touring
07-05-12, 01:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,167
Posted By DwarvenChef

Disc Trucker and BoB trailor

Looking at the rear hook up on the Surly website I began to wonder if the BoB axle fit in that frame?

Anyone with a Disc Trucker have a BoB?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-12, 08:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,765
Posted By DwarvenChef

It's not the age... it's the mileage... and I'm...

It's not the age... it's the mileage... and I'm feeling the miles :p
Forum: Touring
07-04-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,768
Posted By DwarvenChef

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef/DSC01356-1.jpg

With three people we needed a larger tent, all out gear is in the tent with us.
Forum: Commuting
07-04-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,466
Posted By DwarvenChef

I've known those kinds of days LOL

I've known those kinds of days LOL
Forum: Commuting
07-04-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,113
Posted By DwarvenChef

Outstanding, always good to come away from those...

Outstanding, always good to come away from those encounters uninjured :)

You did the right thing, the next encounter with these jokers may not have been so lucky.
Forum: Commuting
07-04-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,466
Posted By DwarvenChef

The food journal was my first "tracking" study I...

The food journal was my first "tracking" study I got usedto doing. It has helpped me turn my health around big time. One thing about tracking your diet, don't worry about short term nutrition issues,...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-12, 02:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,466
Posted By DwarvenChef

I got serous about riding after the Doc said I...

I got serous about riding after the Doc said I should be exploding from my blood pressure. 2 years of riding has put me back in the good graces of my BP and blood work :)

My biggest turn around...
Forum: Touring
07-02-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,712
Posted By DwarvenChef

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/DwarvenChef/DSC01413.jpg

Oh THAT kind of loaded... oops...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,832
Posted By DwarvenChef

Hot and muggy for this area, not my cup of tea...

Hot and muggy for this area, not my cup of tea but I have to get to work :(

I like mondays because there is less traffic along my route :)
Forum: Living Car Free
07-02-12, 12:35 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,271
Posted By DwarvenChef

I've been in my car 4 times in the past 3...

I've been in my car 4 times in the past 3 months... why do I even have a car...

My cost of schooling was insane but I just had to get the training. At my current ability to pay it off I will be 80...
Forum: Touring
07-02-12, 12:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,313
Posted By DwarvenChef

With ya on that one :) I miss Alaska :(

With ya on that one :) I miss Alaska :(
Forum: Touring
07-02-12, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By DwarvenChef

Thanks for the routes, I'll look into them and...

Thanks for the routes, I'll look into them and see what looks fun, still a couple of places I have not been between here and there. I lived in SB for 18 years, till I escaped in '85/'86.
Forum: Touring
07-01-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By DwarvenChef

Fresno to Santa Barbara, how to find the best route?

I'm ready for a longer tour and figured I'd ride down to SB, family and posable job site visit. I'm not crazy about some of the highways but understand I will have to experience it to get used to it....
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