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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,137
Posted By jeff^d

Interesting thread! I ended up with a free Fluid...

Interesting thread! I ended up with a free Fluid 2 (old CycleOps, pre-Saris) and was thinking it was too easy compared to how I remembered fluid trainers in the past. I unscrewed the drain plug and...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-12, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By jeff^d

Definitely penis issues or mommy issues. ...

Definitely penis issues or mommy issues. Possibly both.
Forum: Commuting
01-16-12, 07:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 74,070
Posted By jeff^d

Definitely a workable distance. Go for it.

Definitely a workable distance. Go for it.
Forum: Commuting
01-16-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,683
Posted By jeff^d

I went 5 years car free, now am in a situation...

I went 5 years car free, now am in a situation with a 24 mile one way commute because of family. Now I drive 3-4 times a week and ride 1-2 times. It's been a tough transition, and hopefully not...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-12, 06:14 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,522
Posted By jeff^d

Do you manage this every day?

Do you manage this every day?
Forum: Commuting
01-12-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,522
Posted By jeff^d

My minimum one-way is 23 miles, but usually it's...

My minimum one-way is 23 miles, but usually it's 24-28 to avoid the busier streets or bad pavement.

Typically I bike-train-bike and then my one-way is only 15 miles, and avoids all the bad...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,424
Posted By jeff^d

Clear morning, about 45F at home and 66F at work....

Clear morning, about 45F at home and 66F at work. I'm trying to turn over a new leaf and stop driving to work. Used to have a great 12 mile one way commute, but we moved and I'm now about 25 miles...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,149
Posted By jeff^d

Scary, I know that feeling. I hate it when...

Scary, I know that feeling.

I hate it when I'm cruising along and someone decides to pass me, then move into my lane and make a right turn. Happens all the time out here in the IE.
Forum: Southern California
11-02-11, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 710
Posted By jeff^d

That's damn creepy, posting random pics of women...

That's damn creepy, posting random pics of women you see on the trail.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,207
Posted By jeff^d

Looks like 26" to me... or that's a big tandem. ...

Looks like 26" to me... or that's a big tandem.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180348_192597064092967_100000280234336_668240_3112699_n.jpg
Forum: Southern California
05-31-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By jeff^d

Wife and I rode this on our tandem. We had a...

Wife and I rode this on our tandem. We had a great day, loved the scenery and beautiful weather. Started a bit chilly and windy but ended perfectly.

Anyone know what happened to the other tandem...
Forum: Southern California
05-15-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By jeff^d

Lost Garmin 305 @ Green River...

Probably a long shot, but I think I drove off from parking just outside the golf course at Green River Rd by SART this afternoon with my Edge 305 on the roof of my car. If anyone happened to find...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,994
Posted By jeff^d

Small world! We're about a mile away near...

Small world! We're about a mile away near Highland/Cajon, near Prospect Park. It's a beautiful place for sure.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,994
Posted By jeff^d

I will have to send this thing to Tandems East or...

I will have to send this thing to Tandems East or buy a Bushnell. I still can't get it out of the frame. We're heading off on a trip this weekend but hope to get the bike in the shop soon so we can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,994
Posted By jeff^d

In order to tap the stuck side out I need to get...

In order to tap the stuck side out I need to get at it from the other side of the bolt. This is why I was using an allen wrench against the inside of the threaded wedge. Honestly I pounded pretty...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,994
Posted By jeff^d

Cannondale double wedge eccentric stuck

My wife and I bought a 2011 Cannondale Road Tandem 2 about a month ago from a local shop (the model shown here: http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/2011-Road-Tandem-2-Tandem-Bike/PR3C8052/Product --...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,987
Posted By jeff^d

My wife and I have had our picture taken by a...

My wife and I have had our picture taken by a traffic camera at one of these speed traps. We were riding our tandem, going about 50mph in a 35mph zone. The picture would have been her butt and the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-18-11, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By jeff^d

There have been a few other posts on Cannondale...

There have been a few other posts on Cannondale weights here... usually between 36-38 lbs for the newer models.
Forum: Southern California
01-14-11, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,023
Posted By jeff^d

Reflective tape is another great tool. Granted...

Reflective tape is another great tool. Granted some have very nice bikes and don't want to tape over stuff. But my commuter bike, typically the bike I'm out on before light and after dark, is...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-11, 11:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,825
Posted By jeff^d

It depends on how well balanced you are, how long...

It depends on how well balanced you are, how long your commute is, what type of roads you ride, your budget, etc. In general, I think a second wheelset is a really good idea if you get enough melt...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-11, 10:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,676
Posted By jeff^d

"Back in the day" cell phones didn't exist and...

"Back in the day" cell phones didn't exist and you'd find a payphone or wait until you could get to a land line. By your logic you shouldn't even be carrying a cell phone for emergencies.

It's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-16-10, 04:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 17,725
Posted By jeff^d

We were climbing Glendora Mountain Road in...

We were climbing Glendora Mountain Road in southern California shortly after a mountain lion sighting in the local news.

Another rider in the group joked about how excited a mountain lion must get...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,990
Posted By jeff^d

Another +1 for Topeak pumps... Besides chain...

Another +1 for Topeak pumps...

Besides chain tool and quick links, we carry a pin spanner on long tandem rides. Makes for easy adjustment of the eccentric when you have timing chain troubles.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-23-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By jeff^d

We are getting up there, 26/29. Have a few years...

We are getting up there, 26/29. Have a few years till we hit 80...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-10, 09:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,893
Posted By jeff^d

For the vast majority of bumps, we don't even use...

For the vast majority of bumps, we don't even use verbal warnings anymore. I'll stop pedaling and stand up slightly (1-2" from saddle) and she instinctively does the same. Works for us.

I do...
Forum: Southern California
09-15-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,958
Posted By jeff^d

I've kept nice bikes outside under a tarp. ...

I've kept nice bikes outside under a tarp. Sometimes you don't have another option. In my case, however, there was really no threat of theft. I would be very hesitant in Ontario to keep a nice...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-13-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By jeff^d

12 tandems started the Leadville 100 this year. ...

12 tandems started the Leadville 100 this year. 13 were signed up. That's saying a lot, considering it's close to $600 plus transportation, logistics, etc... not to mention the training required. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,986
Posted By jeff^d

I would switch to linear pull brake levers...

I would switch to linear pull brake levers (Tektro RL520). Travel Agents work well but can be a pain to set up. I like to take advantage of things that make life easier.

You might also look at a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,986
Posted By jeff^d

Would it be an option for you to convert to...

Would it be an option for you to convert to v-brakes? The Avid Single Digit 7 is a good brake and about $30/40 for a pair. More powerful and way easier to adjust than cantis.

Another option...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,786
Posted By jeff^d

I found the estimated price at this Bicycling...

I found the estimated price at this Bicycling Magazine article: http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/2011-bike-and-gear-previews/look-keo-power-pedals
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,786
Posted By jeff^d

$1900-$2300... for pedals. So, $3800-4600 for a...

$1900-$2300... for pedals. So, $3800-4600 for a tandem.

Cool concept, but definitely not for us.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,506
Posted By jeff^d

Could you explain a little more? Was the...

Could you explain a little more? Was the difficulty logistics? Staying awake? I don't see how this would be harder than a single day of 200 miles with 20,000'+ climbing, given that you were on a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,506
Posted By jeff^d

Good work! I assume you only had 1 tandem on...

Good work! I assume you only had 1 tandem on course at a time, right? Or did all 4 tandems complete the entire distance? Could you mix up captains and stokers at all?

Would you say this was a...
Forum: Southern California
08-25-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By jeff^d

Maybe we'll see each other. I hear there's about...

Maybe we'll see each other. I hear there's about 100 people signed up this year.

I'll be on an older black Kestrel 200SC. Probably wearing red/white/black Coates Cyclery kit. My wife is...
Forum: Southern California
08-24-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By jeff^d

Son of Death Ride 08/28/10

Anyone going up to Ridgecrest this weekend for this ride?

http://www.sonofdeathride.com/4436.html

138 Miles - 16,965' of Climbing

Just signed up yesterday. I'm running a compact crank with...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,320
Posted By jeff^d

Wow, great timing. Monday during working hours.

Wow, great timing. Monday during working hours.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-04-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By jeff^d

Keep your current bike and use the money you save...

Keep your current bike and use the money you save to buy beer. Problem solved.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By jeff^d

One of my favorite SoCal tire combos is 2.35"...

One of my favorite SoCal tire combos is 2.35" Nevegal front, 2.1" Small Block 8 rear. I also really like the 2.4" WTB Mutanoraptor out here for lower rolling resistance. Maxxis Ignitor front and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-10, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,778
Posted By jeff^d

Thanks. Yeah, the noise is what is making me...

Thanks. Yeah, the noise is what is making me think it's time to service our Hadleys. They're on our mountain tandem and we have about 1000 miles on them so far, plus we live in a dry and dusty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,670
Posted By jeff^d

A few things to consider: - Brakes. Will...

A few things to consider:

- Brakes. Will your current brakes work with the road wheels?
- Hub spacing. Will the rear road hub fit in your mountain bike dropouts? Probably not.
- Wheel size. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By jeff^d

26": Yeti 575 Ibis Mojo Turner 5 Spot ...

26":
Yeti 575
Ibis Mojo
Turner 5 Spot
Specialized Enduro

29":
Santa Cruz Tallboy
Niner WFO or RIP9
Lenz Behemoth or Leviathan
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,778
Posted By jeff^d

Does anyone know if Phil Wood Tenacious oil would...

Does anyone know if Phil Wood Tenacious oil would work for the Hadley pawls?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-28-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,955
Posted By jeff^d

Interesting topic. My wife and I are relatively...

Interesting topic. My wife and I are relatively new to tandems (riding since February), she has 4 years of single bike experience and I have 8. She says riding tandem is more difficult than her...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,126
Posted By jeff^d

One of our last big training rides before...

One of our last big training rides before Leadville. This is my wife and I on our tandem.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41687413

Notice my HR spikes during the start of the ride, a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-27-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,460
Posted By jeff^d

You might look at bike setup, too. Something as...

You might look at bike setup, too. Something as simple as flipping a stem so it angles down may help your seated climbing. Or a longer stem, to get you further forward.
Forum: Southern California
07-27-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,526
Posted By jeff^d

I live in Running Springs and would not recommend...

I live in Running Springs and would not recommend climbing 330. I have no problem climbing 38, Baldy Rd, GMR, any time of day, but in my opinion both 18 and 330 are too narrow and filled with insane...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-23-10, 03:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,356
Posted By jeff^d

We have a Thule Revolver hitch rack mounted on a...

We have a Thule Revolver hitch rack mounted on a 1983 Toyota pickup with a camper shell. It holds the bike from the top tube using padded arms. I take the front wheel off and it doesn't stick out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-10, 09:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,131
Posted By jeff^d

My wife HATES this joke.

My wife HATES this joke.
Forum: Southern California
06-29-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,329
Posted By jeff^d

Good times out there. I did the Highland Double...

Good times out there. I did the Highland Double as well. Portrero was over so quick, almost didn't even remember it later in the day. Support was awesome, thanks to the LA Wheelmen for a great...
Forum: Southern California
06-28-10, 04:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,960
Posted By jeff^d

Been riding SART for over 2 years now, all sorts...

Been riding SART for over 2 years now, all sorts of speeds, all sorts of hours, always courteous to other trail users... never had a problem. I've seen that website with the 10 mph limit but can't...
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