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02-12-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By shrimp123

took Calaveras from Sunol to Milpitas.... there...

took Calaveras from Sunol to Milpitas.... there are road blockers, but is definitely ridable. There are some landslides and "gravel/dirt", watch your down hill speeds, but, was fun. no cars and lotsa...
02-09-23, 01:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By shrimp123

i rode from Castro Valley uphill towards...

i rode from Castro Valley uphill towards Pinehurst. On the left side, there is a "path" over some brush and around the fence. not hard at all, but, needs a dismount and walk around. At Marceil, it is...
02-08-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By shrimp123

is Calaveras open yet? or do they have a plan for...

is Calaveras open yet? or do they have a plan for near future. might just ride by tomorrow.....
02-08-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By shrimp123

i did go around this sunday. the road is...

i did go around this sunday. the road is "ridable", at your own risk, even saw 3-4 cyclists. There is lotsa dirt/branches/gravel on the road - so no super speed descents. The washed-out section has...
01-26-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By shrimp123

and the trail thr' the golf course is flush with...

and the trail thr' the golf course is flush with squishy mud :( ... effectively i dont have a path from east bay to berkeley.... any suggestions?
01-22-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By shrimp123

Palomares Road

rode Palomares road yesterday. it is currently open. The bridge at the beginning is washed out - has steel plates, but, expect this to be the point of closure. There are some wash outs and slides and...
01-18-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By shrimp123

rode the Collier canyon, Flynn road loop today ...

rode the Collier canyon, Flynn road loop today

Highland rd closed at Collier Canyon (repair and cleanup crew were very active. expect this will be open soon)
Patterson pass "closed" at entry. I...
01-10-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By shrimp123

did you mean Welch Creek rd? i dont remember...

did you mean Welch Creek rd? i dont remember Scott Creek Rd intersecting Calaveras.....
01-07-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 27,702
Posted By shrimp123

(s)he strictly follows : anything that has moving...

(s)he strictly follows : anything that has moving parts, rubbing surfaces or creaks on a bike SHOULD be greased up to keep it quiet.
Forum: For Sale
11-08-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 728
Posted By shrimp123

what size? where are you located? and how much?

what size? where are you located? and how much?
05-12-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By shrimp123

congratulations.... what is the...

congratulations....

what is the specialization? where is she headed next?
04-22-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,177
Posted By shrimp123

do you have access to a stationary trainer that...

do you have access to a stationary trainer that can mount ur bike (frame and wheel) ?
run a control experiment without that hill, but resistance from the trainer
03-14-22, 03:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,682
Posted By shrimp123

i know what you mean... that section of 1/4 mile...

i know what you mean... that section of 1/4 mile is a pain. the first part and the second part a treat though..... and the gravel at the top is peach!

Dublin has morons for city planners. Dublin...
02-04-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Posted By shrimp123

construction is still on-going. Palomares ->...

construction is still on-going.

Palomares -> mission : OK. be careful of road being little rough (rode it monday)
mission -> Palomares : almost ok. rough road and some gravel debris (rode it...
01-27-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 870
Posted By shrimp123

call a LBS. i have had luck that way.

call a LBS. i have had luck that way.
12-21-21, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,678
Posted By shrimp123

Chris robinson of Robinson wheelworks in San...

Chris robinson of Robinson wheelworks in San Leandro.
he has restored my Boyd back to life, a dura ace C24 tuned by him has about 10k miles and flying.
12-01-21, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By shrimp123

ooh my... sweet memories from the lost coast ride...

ooh my... sweet memories from the lost coast ride a couple of years ago!
and the best chocolate cake i have had at that shop in Ferndale - i remember the owner showed off their tandem when they...
Forum: For Sale
11-11-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By shrimp123

i am interested in one of them... where in Palo...

i am interested in one of them... where in Palo Alto? i regularly ride from Levi Stadium
08-22-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By shrimp123

Danville Chocolates

corner of Prospect and Front street in Danville.
amazing collection of tasty sweet bites..... and perfect after (or before or even between) a MtDiablo ride.
milk, dark, white, fudge, caramel - they...
08-20-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,179
Posted By shrimp123

first suggestion : chariot type "covered" trailer...

first suggestion : chariot type "covered" trailer
second suggestion : sitting type (with buckles) add-on like cyccommute suggested
IF (a big IF) she is used to riding at faster paces and can hold...
08-08-21, 01:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,786
Posted By shrimp123

i think its a custom bike... bb height needed...

i think its a custom bike... bb height needed some adjustment :duck and run:
Forum: For Sale
08-05-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By shrimp123

got it. everything as described. great...

got it. everything as described.
great experience with seller.
08-03-21, 11:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Posted By shrimp123

rode up from mission->Palomares yesterday : was...

rode up from mission->Palomares yesterday : was OK, except just before the turn. Too much bendy unlaned road.

rode down palomares->mission today : DO NOT take that. please.... as cthenn commented,...
08-01-21, 11:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By shrimp123

i have had success with tomato juice soaking to...

i have had success with tomato juice soaking to remove skunk spray
07-03-21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By shrimp123

what wheel set? what frame? BUT.... .the...

what wheel set? what frame?

BUT.... .the very fact that you need to ask implies DONT.
send it back -or- ask a lbs -or- upload some pics.

in general changing the rear spacing is a non-trivial...
06-29-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By shrimp123

Bakery and cake shop list....

I love eating cakes, brownies and similar goodies along my ride.
can we start a thread listing folks' favorites?

(side note : east bay and south bay, i can review some of them :) )

List (see...
06-21-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,559
Posted By shrimp123

looking into me..... inside on the left and...

looking into me.....
inside on the left and outside on the right when going uphills
both outside when on flats
outside on the left and inside on the right when downhills
both inside...
06-06-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,303
Posted By shrimp123

rim brakes are the new thing !

rim brakes are the new thing !
06-04-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Posted By shrimp123

i ride Mission -> Niles -> Palomares regularly....

i ride Mission -> Niles -> Palomares regularly. The best time is mornings (no traffic) till around 2pm. After that it gets a little busy and there is one section that has no shoulder.
However, as...
06-03-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Posted By shrimp123

Niles Canyon Road

there is construction ongoing on Niles Canyon Road (hwy 84). I spoke to one of the engineers yesterday and he said they were adding a bike lane/shoulder full length.
anyone have more details/info...
04-23-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 420
Posted By shrimp123

who everested Harder Ave (near Cal State East Bay)

today when i was struggling up Harder Ave, i noticed that someone had chalked "everested" along the uphill.

someone here? Congrats!
03-07-21, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By shrimp123

done. and fwd-ed to all my buddy riders

done. and fwd-ed to all my buddy riders
03-04-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,504
Posted By shrimp123

got the 7-11.... thanks for superfast shipping.

got the 7-11.... thanks for superfast shipping.
03-03-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,475
Posted By shrimp123

yeah... i will remember this. i learnt the hard...

yeah... i will remember this. i learnt the hard way when we did Moss landing->Boony Doon.


thanks. much appreciated.
03-01-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,475
Posted By shrimp123

do you have a gps log by any chance?

do you have a gps log by any chance?
03-01-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,504
Posted By shrimp123

emailed on the 7-11 EDIT : payment sent

emailed on the 7-11
EDIT : payment sent
02-12-21, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By shrimp123

another option is a camping permit. I think (need...

another option is a camping permit. I think (need to check), if you are camping inside, you are OK to use the trails and ride beyond quiet/curfew hours.
Forum: For Sale
02-03-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,587
Posted By shrimp123

got it. item as described. very fast shipping.

got it. item as described. very fast shipping.
02-01-21, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By shrimp123

subscribed. i have done from souoth gate and...

subscribed.

i have done from souoth gate and Dan cook to Summit.
https://www.strava.com/segments/2022261 (not me, but from my bookmarks)
01-24-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By shrimp123

been a while since i have seen cylindrical load...

been a while since i have seen cylindrical load bearing ball.... the good old days!
01-23-21, 11:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,192
Posted By shrimp123

so you are all telling me that i should be paid...

so you are all telling me that i should be paid as much pros are paid in 3hours, for just pedaling for 5minutes?
kewl. get me some greens.
12-25-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,685
Posted By shrimp123

i have a solution... a brilliant one stand...

i have a solution... a brilliant one

stand at the entrance, get a list of favorite songs of people who are going to be along the way. When you pass them, play the song they have requested. That...
12-14-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,810
Posted By shrimp123

exacly as GlennR has it.... but, i add a layer of...

exacly as GlennR has it.... but, i add a layer of tarpaulin or old towels... for those rainy/wet days.
12-11-20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,923
Posted By shrimp123

and here is the back side for all to lust about ...

and here is the back side for all to lust about


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12-11-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,923
Posted By shrimp123

not sure how to measure BCD.... but here you go ...

not sure how to measure BCD.... but here you go

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12-08-20, 12:11 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,348
Posted By shrimp123

e^{j \pi}

e^{j \pi}
12-05-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,923
Posted By shrimp123

since there are a bunch of biopace users........

since there are a bunch of biopace users..... anyone have need for this? its in my bin and i have no crankset that can use it.
...
11-25-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,168
Posted By shrimp123

ooh yeah. got my frame repaired a few years ago -...

ooh yeah. got my frame repaired a few years ago - talented, friendly guy.
11-15-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,165
Posted By shrimp123

mostly i ignore them and move on. I sometimes...

mostly i ignore them and move on. I sometimes take it as a wake-up signal to be more careful :)

but, there was this one time when i caught up with the driver at a signal and she gave a friendly...
11-06-20, 12:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,805
Posted By shrimp123

cycling to build 6-pack is like eating potato...

cycling to build 6-pack is like eating potato chips for ur daily protein intake (with the 1g of protein in them).
ok, may be not... u might get a 6-pack with enuf cycling... but chips? yummmm, LISA,...
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