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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-11-14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,095
Posted By bknaus

I got to Demo a few different Giant 27.5 bikes...

I got to Demo a few different Giant 27.5 bikes last weekend and I do like the tire size a lot, that'll be a fun bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-14, 04:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,302
Posted By bknaus

I have three now (but of course want more). I'm a...

I have three now (but of course want more). I'm a fan of having one for each discipline, but trying to have as little overlap as possible since then you get into the HUGE numbers!

1. Cannondale...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By bknaus

Dang, wish I had some info. I was riding in...

Dang, wish I had some info. I was riding in Joaquin Miller in the area just a couple weeks ago, there were a ton of people out there. Just reinforces the need to always have ID (I usually have my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,078
Posted By bknaus

My problem is, since I do the road and the MTB...

My problem is, since I do the road and the MTB thing, at times I have three 20 mm thru axle bikes in my bed, sometimes three 15mm thru axle bikes, sometimes three 9mm QR bikes and sometimes a mix...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
02-19-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By bknaus

I think you might get a better response if you...

I think you might get a better response if you made one of those online surveys. You can have text boxes so not just multiple choice options but a lot of the questions you have above could be rated...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-14, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,078
Posted By bknaus

I saw those, but each one is $45 so when I go...

I saw those, but each one is $45 so when I go mountain biking and I'd need at least three of those (most likely more since sometimes I'd have two 20mm and a 15 and sometimes all 15mm). I'm thinking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-14, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,078
Posted By bknaus

Universal Truck Bed Fork Mount

So, the road bikes I have are 9mm quick release front axles and my mountain bike has the 15mm through axle. Adding to the confusion, everyone I ride with has every style from 9mm QR to 15mm through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-14, 10:47 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By bknaus

Picked up a 1989 Schwinn Traveler yesterday on CL...

Picked up a 1989 Schwinn Traveler yesterday on CL for practically nothing. The guy bought the bike and matching girls bike for him and his wife and she decided she wanted a beach cruiser so he was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-14, 10:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,505
Posted By bknaus

That's horrible, I've had two Schwinn World...

That's horrible, I've had two Schwinn World Sports stolen from me (one had the lock cut, one out of my garage) and although neither were worth a lot monetarily, both were sentimental from being in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,372
Posted By bknaus

And here are my other cats, named Caster and...

And here are my other cats, named Caster and Camber. I work at a factory that manufactures suspension products for trucks, muscle cars, RVs, etc and one day a bunch of tiny kittens showed up and were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,372
Posted By bknaus

Got this cat from a buddy parting out his truck,...

Got this cat from a buddy parting out his truck, hopefully it will help with my smog problems... :D

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b75/bknaus/20140108_171229_zps16a5382f.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-14, 06:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,088
Posted By bknaus

I really wish there was an in between. They've...

I really wish there was an in between. They've gone too "murdered" out imo with the charcoal bike and it's almost boring but the white is too busy for me. I'd probably go with the black (that's what...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,998
Posted By bknaus

I still ride as much as I can (of course it's 61...

I still ride as much as I can (of course it's 61 and sunny right now outside). One of the reasons I got back into mountain biking after quite a few years off is I was road biking but couldn't do that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-08-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,716
Posted By bknaus

It's a good question, I think I just like...

It's a good question, I think I just like training/working towards something and achieving a goal. Also, I don't have cable so have to do something.

I had always heard about the famous "century"...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-08-14, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,312
Posted By bknaus

And I don't like to ride when there's frost on...

And I don't like to ride when there's frost on the grass in my front yard, that's more than impressive!

Anyone see the Top Gear where they were the first to drive to the North Pole? Has anyone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-14, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,329
Posted By bknaus

Truthfully, they're probably fine. For stuff like...

Truthfully, they're probably fine. For stuff like that, my biggest thing is if I'm going to worry about it or not. Even if I "know" it's safe, if it's entering my head as I ride it's worth the $40 to...
Forum: Northern California
01-08-14, 05:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,026
Posted By bknaus

I was wondering about this myself. I grew up in...

I was wondering about this myself. I grew up in the Bay Area and when living in SLO felt like that was SoCal (barely) but now in Visalia I'm lost. Even the "above Fresno is North and below Bako is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-06-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,095
Posted By bknaus

Just picked up this 2012 Santa Cruz HighBall over...

Just picked up this 2012 Santa Cruz HighBall over the weekend. It's going to be my first time trying out this 29er fad... I'm pretty stoked on it, picked up pedals at lunch so hopefully can take it...
Forum: Introductions
01-06-14, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 326
Posted By bknaus

So, update, never got the Schwinn back but I did...

So, update, never got the Schwinn back but I did just pick up a new mountain bike. 2012 Santa Cruz HighBall, trying out the 29er fad! I'm pretty stoked on it so far (and it does have pedals now)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-13, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By bknaus

That site is perfect, it has a couple of good...

That site is perfect, it has a couple of good routes starting at the strip and more details on paved vs unpaved without even registering but I will probably post up. Thanks. I appreciate it!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By bknaus

Also, sorry if this is the wrong place to post....

Also, sorry if this is the wrong place to post. Feel free to move it. I tried to decide which regional forum Vegas fell under and couldn't decide...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-13, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By bknaus

Cycling Around Vegas?

I'll be in Las Vegas for 9 days the beginning on November for the SEMA show. The first 4 days have some set up and meetings but lots of free time so I figured I'd toss my bike in one of the trailers...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,251
Posted By bknaus

Yep, it's a camelback. I hadn't done this ride...

Yep, it's a camelback. I hadn't done this ride before and there were some solid gaps between gas stations so took it to be safe. I used it a little bit, if it had been cooler I wouldn't have needed...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-13, 10:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,251
Posted By bknaus

The plan was to ride 114 miles down Hwy 1 from...

The plan was to ride 114 miles down Hwy 1 from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara with 8 other friends. It got a lot hotter than expected (mid 90s but was 70s the week before and expected to be back in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-03-13, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 932
Posted By bknaus

For breaks, my big thing is I never sit, I stay...

For breaks, my big thing is I never sit, I stay standing and feel my legs don't get as tight when they're not unmoving with weight on your butt in a 90 deg position. While it may be annoying and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-03-13, 04:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,824
Posted By bknaus

Not to get too much detail, but was the pain...

Not to get too much detail, but was the pain numb/tingling from blood flow problems or more like you got hit in the nuts lightly a bunch of times with a small hammer? Both can be fit problems, I also...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,391
Posted By bknaus

There's some answers I was looking for! Thanks...

There's some answers I was looking for! Thanks for the info.

I personally have the black, stiff roaller and some tennis balls I use. I agree on the hamstring, it's one of the harder ones to feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-13, 01:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,391
Posted By bknaus

Foam Rolling

So, I used to live with a personal trainer who swore by foam rolling. Since I have gotten into cycling I've rediscovered it and feel it helps. I usually use it after a ride to keep loose and aid in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-13, 01:05 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 16,289
Posted By bknaus

Has anyone seen matte colors showing up on...

Has anyone seen matte colors showing up on frames? I see plenty of matte black (ie "murdered out") like my bike but I know in cars the trend went murdered out, then stormtrooped out (flat white with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 10:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By bknaus

Knocked out my first century this last weekend...

Knocked out my first century this last weekend doing the SLOBC Lighthouse (http://www.slobc.org/lighthouse/index.html). I hadn't done anything over 15 mi before I bought my bike the end of May and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,600
Posted By bknaus

From the Lighthouse Century this last weekend, on...

From the Lighthouse Century this last weekend, on HWY 1 just North of San Simeon.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b75/bknaus/20130928_141704_zpsd869ccdb.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 980
Posted By bknaus

I never ride with a backpack, usually fitting all...

I never ride with a backpack, usually fitting all my stuff in a small stem bag (phone and food), seat bag (tubes, tools, co2, patch kit) and then the rest in jersey pockets (wallet, keys, more food,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-30-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,760
Posted By bknaus

Correct, I believe the etymology is it ain't...

Correct, I believe the etymology is it ain't (taint) your balls but it ain't your a-hole either... (it ain't = taint)
Forum: Commuting
09-30-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,704
Posted By bknaus

I avoid thermometers, the only reason I want to...

I avoid thermometers, the only reason I want to know the temp is if it feels too hot/cold and validating that with a number just makes me more depressed. Better to be in denial and pretend it's not...
Forum: Southern California
09-06-13, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,476
Views: 2,068,550
Posted By bknaus

Hey everyone, my name's Ben and I live in...

Hey everyone, my name's Ben and I live in Visalia, CA. I guess it's barely Southern vs Northern CA... I'm an engineer at Hellwig Products making leaf springs, sway bars, air bag kits, etc for truck,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-06-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,447
Posted By bknaus

I've never used fenders but I know at UC Davis...

I've never used fenders but I know at UC Davis where some of my friends went there are always puddles and every bike has fenders. They refer to the water/mud splash line up your back as the "freshman...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-13, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,235
Posted By bknaus

I bought my 2012 CAAD 10 in 2013 and got a deal...

I bought my 2012 CAAD 10 in 2013 and got a deal on it because they wanted to make room for the 2013. They were out of the 54 ad 56 frames but luckily I'm tall so they still had a 58 that no one had...
Forum: Northern California
09-05-13, 05:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,340
Posted By bknaus

Looks like a fun ride prathmann, I may use that...

Looks like a fun ride prathmann, I may use that next time I'm home visiting the parents in Walnut Creek. I've seen the bridge slowly come together and now I can't wait to go on it!
Forum: Commuting
09-02-13, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By bknaus

I was riding my usual 6 miles to work and a car...

I was riding my usual 6 miles to work and a car turned right in front of me causing evasive maneuvers to not slam into them. I then received a "one finger salute" from the diver of that car even...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,198
Posted By bknaus

At work I always bring mine into my office. I...

At work I always bring mine into my office. I trust the guys that work there but there are so many other people coming and going it's just safer, even if not for stealing but getting knocked over,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-13, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,501
Posted By bknaus

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71vZ83lC1kL....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71vZ83lC1kL._SL1500_.jpg

Sorry, couldn't help myself...

I also found this site but I'm thinking this is Australian Navy Submarine?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,403
Posted By bknaus

If you search on EBay for cycling jersey's you...

If you search on EBay for cycling jersey's you can find some real nice stuff for dirt cheap. I go cheap on jerseys (they just need to not be obnoxious, fit, have a zipper and some back pockets and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-29-13, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,154
Posted By bknaus

I'm 6'4" (almost) and I ride a 58 cm Cannondale...

I'm 6'4" (almost) and I ride a 58 cm Cannondale CAAD10 and that was from a professional fit. I just have a tall torso (it sucks trying to fit in most cars without hitting my head) so a 56 for someone...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-13, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,929
Posted By bknaus

HQ pics (plus a lot more) are in his link...

HQ pics (plus a lot more) are in his link underneath the pictures: http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/2013-cannondale-caad10-black-inc-13243
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 66,764
Posted By bknaus

They're cheap to buy, easy to work on, cool...

They're cheap to buy, easy to work on, cool looking, don't dent/crack if you drop them, I don't worry the whole time I'm inside if it's locked up outside, etc. I love my old 80s steel road bikes. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-13, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,803
Posted By bknaus

I've gone through a bunch of pre-1988 chromo road...

I've gone through a bunch of pre-1988 chromo road bikes (couple Schwinn World Sports and a Bianchi Sport) but this is my first nice, non steel road bike that isn't older than me! There sure have been...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,638
Posted By bknaus

I'd buy some, I need some for after work rides...

I'd buy some, I need some for after work rides and don't like dropping money for a nice once when it's jut a beat around jersey.
Forum: Introductions
08-25-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 326
Posted By bknaus

Thanks, I appreciate it. I've been keeping an eye...

Thanks, I appreciate it. I've been keeping an eye out too. Unless whoever stole it is 6"3" or taller they'll be trying to unload it somewhere...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,570
Posted By bknaus

I live about 300 ft elevation but when I go up...

I live about 300 ft elevation but when I go up into the Sierras to ride (6500-8500 ft) I never have had elevation sickness but I get winded way faster and notice less power output. I'd say the main...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-13, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 919
Posted By bknaus

I personally love have cadence and use that more...

I personally love have cadence and use that more than speed. My wireless speed sensor magnet ran out of batteries so I only had cadence for about 150 mi before I replaced the battery and I enjoyed it...
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