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Forum: Commuting
03-26-03, 01:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,336
Posted By SBeach

Got a flat as I pulled in the driveway last...

Got a flat as I pulled in the driveway last Thursday. First flat in almost a year. Got a call that evening that our dept was being let go, and we'd be cleaning out our desks on Friday. Needed to...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-03, 11:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,944
Posted By SBeach

Thanks Sailguy, I know that area well. Used to...

Thanks Sailguy,
I know that area well. Used to rent a place next to Hakone Gardens on Big Basin.
So you ride through Monte Vista, Steven Creek Res., Pierce Rd., Saratoga on a daily commute. WOW....
Forum: Commuting
03-20-03, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,163
Posted By SBeach

Nice ride in. Clouds to the left, clouds to the...

Nice ride in. Clouds to the left, clouds to the right, and only got hit by a few drops. I can handle that.
The other day, Monday, I had my first fall on my commute. While riding past a...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-03, 06:08 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,163
Posted By SBeach

AH! I know that one too. The place that always...

AH!
I know that one too. The place that always has a puddle at the bottom. You definately need to take the lane. That is a very dangerous spot mixed with rushed, lunatic drivers. Be careful....
Forum: Commuting
03-19-03, 01:34 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,163
Posted By SBeach

Andy! It wasn't me. The only cyclists I pass...

Andy!
It wasn't me. The only cyclists I pass are going the other direction.
I think I know where you are talking about. 1st under 101. I was commuting up to Trimble & Junction last week and went...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-03, 12:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,590
Posted By SBeach

One more thing to consider. If you use a helmet...

One more thing to consider.
If you use a helmet mounted mirror, make sure the glass frame does not obscure your view. It took me a long time to find the "perfect" position for the mirror and to...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-03, 10:08 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,163
Posted By SBeach

Nice ride in. Clear and cool. 40F at 5:30 when...

Nice ride in. Clear and cool. 40F at 5:30 when I hit the road. Broke out the full finger gloves. Didn't really need them but it was nice to start with warm fingers.
Experimenting with panniers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-03, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,351
Posted By SBeach

#1 Flying -as a child I had this recurring dream...

#1 Flying -as a child I had this recurring dream I could fly. Until I grow wings, riding a bike is the closest thing. :)
Steve
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-18-03, 12:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,596
Posted By SBeach

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Forum: Commuting
03-17-03, 01:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,805
Posted By SBeach

22 miles round trip. 2 - 3 days per week year...

22 miles round trip. 2 - 3 days per week year round. I do avoid very wet days. Been doing it regularly for 2 years. Before that, occasionally, for 4 years.
Steve
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-03, 01:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,605
Posted By SBeach

List price is accually $850. Litespeed is...

List price is accually $850.

Litespeed is just toying with us.
I'm sure there are some people out there with too much $ on their hands. Which is the market Litespeed has been tapping for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-17-03, 12:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,714
Posted By SBeach

You can't If you could, you'd be nuts, then...

You can't
If you could, you'd be nuts, then dead.
Steve
Forum: Commuting
03-17-03, 09:46 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,163
Posted By SBeach

Nice ride in. Slight headwind. Storm that was...

Nice ride in. Slight headwind.
Storm that was supposed to drop 2" - 3" of rain is heading out after only .06". Beautiful skies this weekend. watched the tail end of the storm blow away as I rode...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-03, 01:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,429
Posted By SBeach

Ah, I've been naming my vehicles for a long time....

Ah, I've been naming my vehicles for a long time.

Starting with my first bike;
20" hogepoge named BULL - it had drop bars turned up.
Schwinn Sting Ray named PURPLE PEOPLE EATER - it was purple....
Forum: Commuting
03-13-03, 02:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By SBeach

I use Zoic mtb shorts, but Performance sells some...

I use Zoic mtb shorts, but Performance sells some cycling briefs for under the shorts of your choice.
Steve
Forum: Commuting
03-11-03, 04:53 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,163
Posted By SBeach

Sailguy, That is a very nice bike. But I'm...

Sailguy,
That is a very nice bike. But I'm suprised the granny is a 36. That seems big for a touring bike. I need small. I have 22 granny and still had to walk up part of Metcalf last year in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-03, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SBeach

Thanks all for the advice. I still haven't...

Thanks all for the advice. I still haven't figured it out. Being an intermittent problem I haven't been able to reproduce it in my last couple of rides.

Sakarias - I'm pretty sure the hubs are...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-03, 09:13 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,163
Posted By SBeach

Nice ride in this morning. Partly cloudy and...

Nice ride in this morning. Partly cloudy and warm, around 55-60F at 6:00am. Supposed to rain in the next few days, but for now it's pretty nice. For us in the Bay Area, spring has sprung, but them...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-03, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By SBeach

Zack, Here is a picture. Not a great pic but...

Zack,
Here is a picture. Not a great pic but you can get the idea.
Steve
Forum: Commuting
03-10-03, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By SBeach

Zack, I don't know of any made to mount on the...

Zack,
I don't know of any made to mount on the stem but here is what I did and it is working fine.
I have an older bike with a 1" threaded headset. It came with a bracket to hold the front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-03, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SBeach

D*Alex, I'm sure you have lots of ideas. But...

D*Alex, I'm sure you have lots of ideas. But can they get past Joe?

AndrewP, Thanks. I think the front wheel is true from my observation, but it is due for a professional truing. I will try...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-07-03, 02:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,373
Posted By SBeach

I had just upgraded my mountain bike brakes and...

I had just upgraded my mountain bike brakes and they worked great. You see it coming don't you.
I was cruising down fire road with a friend and my kids. My friend was about 100 feet ahead of me. ...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-03, 01:35 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,163
Posted By SBeach

3rd day this week to a new location, a little...

3rd day this week to a new location, a little farther (14 miles).
Great weather, 45 degrees according to Southern Lumbers thermometer, clear, light tail wind. Lots of new potholes to dodge....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-03, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SBeach

Front end wobble

?Open question to all.?
I have a front end wobble when I sit up in the seat.:confused:
I am riding a late 80's Miyata touring bike, all CroMo & lugged. It is an old bike that was never ridden...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-03, 11:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,679
Posted By SBeach

Andy, Yes, those "T" intersections. This...

Andy,
Yes, those "T" intersections.
This brings up a good question about which vehicle laws bikes should follow and what are the implications.
When I come to a signalled "T" intersection, from the...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-03, 03:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,679
Posted By SBeach

11 mile one way burb to urban commute 9 stop...

11 mile one way burb to urban commute
9 stop signs, 35 signals to work
12 stop signs, 29 signal to home
I wouldn't have guessed it was that many, but as you get comfortable with the route you know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-03, 12:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,148
Posted By SBeach

Forget the tdf. There are 3 children who need...

Forget the tdf. There are 3 children who need their dad to pour milk on their cereal every morning. Stick it out Lance.
It's not about the bike, and it's not out you anymore Lance.
Forum: Commuting
02-21-03, 05:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,378
Posted By SBeach

Burbs to Urban here. Starting in south San...

Burbs to Urban here.
Starting in south San Jose, head north up Monterey Hwy (very busy), cut over to 7th St to the university through a light industrial area. The university is downtown at mile 7. ...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-03, 10:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,613
Posted By SBeach

I used to ride my hard tail mountain bike with a...

I used to ride my hard tail mountain bike with a backpack but now I ride a mid eighties Miyata touring bike that was given to me. I have added lights, fenders, panniers & clipless pedals. This is a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-22-03, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By SBeach

We should all thank the rodies and mtbr's for all...

We should all thank the rodies and mtbr's for all of there cutting edge purchases. This keeps the bike companies in business and moving forward with their R & D. Meanwhile, us commuters and tourers...
Forum: Commuting
01-22-03, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,582
Posted By SBeach

This works great. A little noisey in a metal cage...

This works great. A little noisey in a metal cage on bumpy sections. I carry an empty water bottle in my pannier for the ride home.
I start early in the morning with freshly ground and brewed dark...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-03, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 748
Posted By SBeach

I ended the year with $ in my pocket. I created...

I ended the year with $ in my pocket. I created a spreadsheet to track my bike expenses and milage. Every day I commute I get $3 into my (virtual) account, based on milage and vehicle costs saved....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-03, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By SBeach

My brother and I rode the Tierra Bella last year...

My brother and I rode the Tierra Bella last year for the first time. It was our first and if that is a flat century than I do not what to try anything harder. We walked up Metcalf and by the time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-03, 05:34 PM
Replies: 633
Views: 84,518
Posted By SBeach

My very domestic Miyata touring/commuting bike.

My very domestic Miyata touring/commuting bike.
Forum: Touring
01-15-03, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 944
Posted By SBeach

I agree with the previous post. I just replaced...

I agree with the previous post.
I just replaced a cheap set of 700X28 with Hutchinson Excel Kevlar. I removed my Tuffy strips as a test of the kevlar. The ride is significantly better. Still...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-03, 04:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,270
Posted By SBeach

I'm right handed and had always put my right foot...

I'm right handed and had always put my right foot down because it was easier to get my right foot into the clip. But recently I found putting my left foot down to work better because of the crown in...
Forum: Introductions
01-15-03, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By SBeach

Greetings from San Jose

Hello,
My name is Steve and I am a cycloholic.
I am a mountain biker and commuter cyclist. I have been commuting to work sporaticly for many years, but made a committed effort in 2001 to ride...
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