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Forum: Southern California
05-09-18, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,147
Posted By Gabbo

Everyone, thanks so much for the replies. (As you...

Everyone, thanks so much for the replies. (As you can tell, I'm an infrequent forum user.) All the feedback was great. Glad to read that the traffic isn't awful.

I think I'm going to skip the...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-18, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,147
Posted By Gabbo

San Diego Century-should I get a hotel or no?

I live in South OC, and I'm doing the May 19 San Diego Century. I'm hoping to drive down on Friday at around lunch (I have the day off) for rider registration, and then get up at the crack of dawn...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 843,682
Posted By Gabbo

I turned 50 on April 3. To celebrate, I visited...

I turned 50 on April 3. To celebrate, I visited Santa Barbara and rode from Knapp's Castle down into the Santa Ynez River valley. All I have to say is it was too dang short!

I'm davidKfiction on...
Forum: Southern California
02-22-12, 12:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,847
Posted By Gabbo

Thanks mucho for the answers. I've done Palomar,...

Thanks mucho for the answers. I've done Palomar, but never Baldy (which is odd, b/c I'm closer to Baldy). Anyway, I'll have to give it a whirl in the near future.
Forum: Southern California
02-18-12, 01:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,847
Posted By Gabbo

I've never ridden up Mt. Baldy, but want to do it...

I've never ridden up Mt. Baldy, but want to do it a few times this year.

Trying to get an idea of what it's like. How would it compare to Palomar?
Forum: Southern California
02-06-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,083
Posted By Gabbo

So two violent attacks in less than seven days...

So two violent attacks in less than seven days with basically the same MO. Hopefully the Santa Ana police are noticing the same trend develop.
Forum: Southern California
02-06-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,557
Posted By Gabbo

Man. I'm glad you wrote that. The little herd...

Man. I'm glad you wrote that. The little herd that hangs out in Aliso Woods has been so benign that I had completely forgotten the fact that the bucks can get pretty badass, and there are a couple of...
Forum: Southern California
02-04-12, 12:57 AM
Replies: 1,476
Views: 2,068,494
Posted By Gabbo

Hiya. I'm David. I'm down in Aliso Viejo. I used...

Hiya. I'm David. I'm down in Aliso Viejo. I used to hang out in the commuter section when I was bike commuting, but haven't done that for a while. Needed to post in here, so I figured I should...
Forum: Southern California
02-04-12, 12:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 368
Posted By Gabbo

King Ridge Granfondo

Hi. I'm in Aliso Viejo. I'm riding for my third time in the King Ridge Granfondo up in Santa Rosa, and trying to find out if anyone nearby is riding in this year's edition.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-10-10, 01:35 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,801
Posted By Gabbo

It was said earlier in the thread, but the reason...

It was said earlier in the thread, but the reason that group's membership is so huge is b/c cyclists have taken it over. If you read the discussions, and look at the pix, it's dominated by riders.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,498
Posted By Gabbo

My venerable front derailleur died after...

My venerable front derailleur died after something like 12 years of service, so I just bought a forte front derailleur last night. It was hard to argue with the $29 price tag and the fact that a...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,954
Posted By Gabbo

The sentiment's already been expressed, but I too...

The sentiment's already been expressed, but I too and a parent -- a father of three -- and I commute because I want to keep living, hence the pursuit of an activity that offers solid cardio vascular...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,141
Posted By Gabbo

ILTB just called someone out for being...

ILTB just called someone out for being sanctimonious? That's double extra awesome. Pot, kettle, etc.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,049
Posted By Gabbo

That pic is hilarious, JoeyBike.

That pic is hilarious, JoeyBike.
Forum: Commuting
06-25-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,430
Posted By Gabbo

I wouldn't worry about it too much. There's a...

I wouldn't worry about it too much. There's a good chance it will be broken and collecting dust inside of three months. This is one instance when you can thank your lucky stars for lousy Chinese...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,559
Posted By Gabbo

If we're going to toss around the word "idiotic,"...

If we're going to toss around the word "idiotic," what is idiotic is bicyclists criticizing what was originally motorcyclist vernacular without understanding its context.

Perhaps Pirsig can help:...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,884
Posted By Gabbo

Here's my technique for pulling a bum shower in...

Here's my technique for pulling a bum shower in the john; it has worked really well for me:

1. In my desk I keep a few items -- witch hazel, deodorant, and baby powder.
2. Along with my clothes,...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,473
Posted By Gabbo

Gotta disagree. Drivers can look they are looking...

Gotta disagree. Drivers can look they are looking right at you, making eye contact, etc., etc., but actually NOT see you at all. Instead, look at their front tires. Their tires tell you EVERYTHING...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,053
Posted By Gabbo

Lunatics abound. When I was 14 I rode my bike...

Lunatics abound. When I was 14 I rode my bike what seemed like everywhere to me. I especially liked taking a dirt trail that became a paved service road that dipped to pass under a few bridges. I...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,163
Posted By Gabbo

Pretty good ride in today, but I encountered...

Pretty good ride in today, but I encountered something pretty perplexing. I'm going 30-ish downhill and enter an intersection. (I have the green.) A car in the cross traffic to my right pulls up to...
Forum: Southern California
04-07-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,662
Posted By Gabbo

Another good, steady climb in south OC is Antonio...

Another good, steady climb in south OC is Antonio parkway, starting at Ortega and the hill goes for about four miles or so. It runs into a slight downhill right before Oso parkway. Not sure what the...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By Gabbo

Heads up: Salsa Stem Recall

Seeing as how Salsa makes some popular commuting bikes/frames, I figured I'd post an FYI that it is recalling some stem models:

News:...
Forum: Commuting
02-24-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,190
Posted By Gabbo

Hey, these are terrific replies and a ton of good...

Hey, these are terrific replies and a ton of good leads. I'll follow up on 'em and let you know how it goes. Many thanks everybody!
Forum: Commuting
02-23-09, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,190
Posted By Gabbo

Do-it-all panniers?

Hi, I searched around, but couldn't really find a straight answer: is there a sort of do-it-all pannier that is pretty good for commuting, some occasional light touring, and jaunts down to the...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,706
Posted By Gabbo

One thing to watch: My coworker who also...

One thing to watch:

My coworker who also bike commutes bought a Fuji Touring bike from a Performance Bike retail location, and it was great for roughly a week and then the spacer between the...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By Gabbo

I'm pretty surprised by the police's reaction....

I'm pretty surprised by the police's reaction. (EDIT: Call me naive.) From my POV, you got really luck as it could have been a lot worse. What if this driver is a menace and runs down a kid next...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By Gabbo

That sounds magically delicious!

That sounds magically delicious!
Forum: Commuting
09-19-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By Gabbo

Besides weight, they don't have a braking...

Besides weight, they don't have a braking surface, according to the description. You have to use disc or drum brakes or you risk ruining the reflective coating. I'll take brakes over glowing hoops....
Forum: Commuting
09-16-08, 04:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,568
Posted By Gabbo

Hey Uke, many thanks for the links. Appreciated!

Hey Uke, many thanks for the links. Appreciated!
Forum: Commuting
09-15-08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,568
Posted By Gabbo

I'm in the market for a P7 and that light looks...

I'm in the market for a P7 and that light looks interesting. What did you use to mount it and did it come with a charger?
Forum: Commuting
09-15-08, 11:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By Gabbo

question about your new rack: Is the idea that...

question about your new rack: Is the idea that the quick release skewer fits through the eyelet in the lower mounting bracket? I would think that'd be a pain in the even of a flat tire, hence my...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,853
Posted By Gabbo

I'm a road bike rider who commutes, too. +1 on...

I'm a road bike rider who commutes, too. +1 on raceblades. If you don't plan on riding in all out rain, but don't mind riding in the damp, and just want some spray coverage (which is pretty much what...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 711
Posted By Gabbo

This was years back, and it was a sort of a...

This was years back, and it was a sort of a progression. Started out locking them with a cable lock to a u-bolt that someone else had installed in some of the storage cupboards -- of course they cut...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 711
Posted By Gabbo

I had four bikes stolen from covered condo...

I had four bikes stolen from covered condo complex parking. No matter what I did, the thieves were always one step ahead of me -- and, as has been posted already -- sledge hammers seemed to be their...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,832
Posted By Gabbo

You know I don't see any of those sewing machines...

You know I don't see any of those sewing machines accomplishing much of anything in Moto GP,? Why is that?

As for Yam -- ROSSI! Fifty points up!

Anyhoo... I keed! I keed! Half my club owns a...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,265
Posted By Gabbo

+1 -- except it was a bloated possum corpse. The...

+1 -- except it was a bloated possum corpse. The fact that it died on a serious uphill and I had to hold my breath while dancing in the pedals past it didn't make matters easier. Likewise, it took...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,577
Posted By Gabbo

You're teaching media ethics? At some sort of...

You're teaching media ethics? At some sort of J-school or comm program I presume?

Suggestion: Sh-t can the bike talk and start talking about media ethics.

As someone who has been cursed to...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-08, 04:48 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,832
Posted By Gabbo

No. That is a toy. It's a pocket bike. Look at...

No. That is a toy. It's a pocket bike. Look at the teeny wheels, grips in proportion to the rest of the bike, as well as the gigantic seat in relation to the rest of the bike.

THIS is a sport...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 12:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,394
Posted By Gabbo

+1... million.

+1... million.
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,964
Posted By Gabbo

Just be glad it wasn't a bar of soap covered in...

Just be glad it wasn't a bar of soap covered in someone else's short and curlies!
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,343
Posted By Gabbo

I bring an extra jersey and pair of socks so I...

I bring an extra jersey and pair of socks so I don't feel all skeevy on the ride home.
Forum: Commuting
08-06-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,094
Posted By Gabbo

+1. For breakfast, I just have an OJ and a...

+1.

For breakfast, I just have an OJ and a banana first thing -- small and easy to digest, then I get ready and jam to work. I have a PBJ or something when I get there and de-stink. Lunch at noon...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-08, 11:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,381
Posted By Gabbo

I'm in an office, so I have to be presentable....

I'm in an office, so I have to be presentable. Along with clothes, I bring a wash cloth and a small towel, along with deodorant, small container of witch hazel and a small container of talcum powder....
Forum: Commuting
08-05-08, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By Gabbo

Nice. I really like that color scheme.

Nice. I really like that color scheme.
Forum: Commuting
08-05-08, 05:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,656
Posted By Gabbo

You totally should have dialed it up to 400 and...

You totally should have dialed it up to 400 and made venison of that chump.
Forum: Commuting
07-31-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,496
Posted By Gabbo

Man... scru you for making me finally admit I'm...

Man... scru you for making me finally admit I'm 40. Does this mean I have to go out and compensate for my 40-ness by making a ridiculously unnecessary purchase of an expensive biking bauble? Because...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,325
Posted By Gabbo

Because it's emblematic of a selfish consumer...

Because it's emblematic of a selfish consumer culture in which people buy or use up stuff they don't need. For instance, buttressing an inelastic demand curve for gasoline by driving a guzzler only...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,325
Posted By Gabbo

Meh. Not that I hate SUVs per se, but that "I...

Meh. Not that I hate SUVs per se, but that "I need a lot of carrying capacity" argument doesn't always hold water. I have a wife, three kids and a fairly big dog (not a mastiff) and we get around in...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-08, 10:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,275
Posted By Gabbo

Not a huge fan of Trautwig, but seeing Hummer...

Not a huge fan of Trautwig, but seeing Hummer goading Sherwin and Liggett in their daily stage picks competition makes me want to put my first in his stupid, toothy grin. Trautwig was ignorant, but...
Forum: Southeast
07-09-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By Gabbo

Nope -- flying. The car seats are for the rental...

Nope -- flying. The car seats are for the rental car. We've done some long road trips with the munchkins, but nothing that long! :lol:
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