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Forum: Northern California
05-09-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,613
Posted By rtalain

New owners, new name. Bob (old owner) is saving...

New owners, new name. Bob (old owner) is saving the GoRide name for himself. Whatever it'll be called, the more bike shops the better.
Forum: Northern California
05-05-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,613
Posted By rtalain

Ironically, but not surprising, is that bike...

Ironically, but not surprising, is that bike shops are suffering from supply chain issues. Everyone wants a bike, but if you don't have any to sell, it makes it difficult to stay in business. Even...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,349
Posted By rtalain

Here in California, we had two waves. The first...

Here in California, we had two waves. The first was Covid (at one point, we had a 5-mile radius restriction from our house, which was enforced). A LOT of people bough trainers then, including myself...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,879
Posted By rtalain

Park Tools may be more expensive than other...

Park Tools may be more expensive than other tools, but are typically less expensive than paying a bike mechanic at a shop to fix whatever problem required you to buy the tool. There are exceptions,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,038
Posted By rtalain

For those of us who clean our bikes regularly,...

For those of us who clean our bikes regularly, this is not a problem, as there is no opportunity for grit to accumulate between the velcro strap and the seat post. But I have a bike in my shop with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,038
Posted By rtalain

For me, I don't like that the velcro strap will...

For me, I don't like that the velcro strap will eventually leave wear marks on your seat post. Most bike shops line their bike stands with old inner tubes to keep from scratching the seat posts, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,733
Posted By rtalain

It doesn't look like a crack to me. It looks more...

It doesn't look like a crack to me. It looks more like the pick or screwdriver being used to push in that grommet slipped. If you've ever tried installing them, you'll know what I mean. I would still...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,057
Posted By rtalain

As far as what I do when I get an alert is...

As far as what I do when I get an alert is sometimes slide over if there's room to do so comfortably, but most of the time, I just hold my line and ride predictably. To me, the best use case is when...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,057
Posted By rtalain

If you have a Garmin watch, you can get Varia...

If you have a Garmin watch, you can get Varia alerts on your wrist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,987
Posted By rtalain

Performance Bicycle only closed their brick and...

Performance Bicycle only closed their brick and mortar stores. Their online business never stopped.
Forum: Northern California
04-29-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,947
Posted By rtalain

Another parent at my kid's school was unloading...

Another parent at my kid's school was unloading his bike from his car (likely a big red flag), along with his friend. A cop pulled up and asked for their licenses. My friend was 4.72 miles from home,...
Forum: Northern California
04-27-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By rtalain

In addition to Highway 1, I would probably stay...

In addition to Highway 1, I would probably stay off Highway 35 and 84; otherwise, your "friend" should be just fine.
Forum: Northern California
04-21-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By rtalain

You can always go up Chateau Drive to Skyline a...

You can always go up Chateau Drive to Skyline a few times ;-)
Forum: Northern California
04-21-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By rtalain

I don't think there's much risk of getting pulled...

I don't think there's much risk of getting pulled over and being asked if you live within 5-miles of that point; however, if you get caught running a stop sign, there may be an additional fine added...
Forum: Northern California
04-05-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,947
Posted By rtalain

When did this start? I rode up to Skyline Ridge...

When did this start? I rode up to Skyline Ridge yesterday and didn't see any signs that bikes weren't allowed there.

Ron
Forum: Northern California
04-01-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,947
Posted By rtalain

Here's the link:...

Here's the link: https://www.smcgov.org/shelter-place-faqs
Scroll down to "What Activities Are Allowed", then click on "Is Recreational Biking Okay".

And here's a link to a website where you can...
Forum: Northern California
03-31-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,947
Posted By rtalain

The next dagger in the back. In San Mateo County,...

The next dagger in the back. In San Mateo County, all outdoor activities are limited to 5-miles from your house beginning tomorrow. First thing I did was draw a 5-mile circle to see what climbs there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,862
Posted By rtalain

That was my experience until I got the Castelli...

That was my experience until I got the Castelli Idro jacket made from Gore Shake Dry fabric. Sometimes I wear it even though there's no rain in the forecast because it's warmer than my windbreaker....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,858
Posted By rtalain

Since the 1030 received the update that brings...

Since the 1030 received the update that brings along the best features of the 830 (especially ClimbPro), the deciding factor should be screen size. If you like to have more than 8 fields on one...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,119
Posted By rtalain

I believe that a lot of the resistance to PF is...

I believe that a lot of the resistance to PF is that it requires significantly more specialty tools to remove and install vs. a simple notched wrench or socket for a threaded. That being said, once...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,067
Posted By rtalain

Always lean your bike with the drive side facing...

Always lean your bike with the drive side facing out; after all, this is why we clean our chains after every ride. And as mentioned, always park it in the big ring.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-17, 11:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,373
Posted By rtalain

Does anyone know how much more accurate a speed...

Does anyone know how much more accurate a speed sensor is vs. GPS speed? I would gladly abandon my speed sensor, as even it gives me erroneous readings sometimes, but I was always told it is superior...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-17, 11:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,226
Posted By rtalain

First, and foremost, they need to be comfortable,...

First, and foremost, they need to be comfortable, whatever other features you are considering. That being said, a Boa closure will help with comfort because it is easy to dial in the tension before,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-17, 09:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,373
Posted By rtalain

About 15 years ago, they installed mirrors on the...

About 15 years ago, they installed mirrors on the ceilings at O'Hare airport and they are held in place with no mechanical fasteners, only VHB (Very High Bond) tape. I worked for a defense...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-17, 04:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,373
Posted By rtalain

No metal on this descent but I think you may be...

No metal on this descent but I think you may be on to something with regard to some sort of ANT+ interference between the sensor and the Garmin. As far as I know, the sensor is just counting...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,373
Posted By rtalain

Aesthetics primarily. The OP didn't one something...

Aesthetics primarily. The OP didn't one something that looked like an afterthought.

And hopefully this won't hijack the thread, but does anyone know why a Garmin speed sensor (that mounts to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-17, 03:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,571
Posted By rtalain

This. If the front derailleur cage is not...

This. If the front derailleur cage is not parallel, specifically closer to the frame at the rear than the front, then the shifting impetus is not as firm as it should be, which results in the chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-17, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 971
Posted By rtalain

Had plans for a 70-mile ride over to the coast,...

Had plans for a 70-mile ride over to the coast, but there are some fires north of me that have the air quality here the worst in recorded history. I'm not one to be overly cautious, but this past...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-17, 11:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,738
Posted By rtalain

I don't have much experience with eTap (Di2 guy),...

I don't have much experience with eTap (Di2 guy), but isn't there a function button on the RD that allows you shift inboard or outboard with a single or double-click? When the RD is acting up, are...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-17, 12:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,799
Posted By rtalain

While it's very convenient to charge your cell...

While it's very convenient to charge your cell phone wirelessly, this is only because this feature was designed into your phone, or retrofitted with a special cover to make this possible. This is why...
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