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Forum: Southern California
01-31-18, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,121
Posted By 200miler

Riding in DV

I have lived near the south entrance to the park for the past 15 years; retired here from NorCal to be convenient to DV. I have been riding ultra cycling events since the late 1980's and have worked...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,942
Posted By 200miler

Similar situation several years back. Got t-boned...

Similar situation several years back. Got t-boned and pushed across the street by a Jeep driver. Cops wrote her up and I got the insurance company info. Called them and got a bit of run-around, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,509
Posted By 200miler

Three sets of A-23's laced to Shimano hubs, all...

Three sets of A-23's laced to Shimano hubs, all with standard Velox tape. 3+ years of usage and no problems. I don't use tubless; don't like walking home from beyond "Resume Speed".
YMMV
-dg
Forum: Southern California
04-08-14, 08:57 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 14,618
Posted By 200miler

I'll be looking out for you! Take a second to...

I'll be looking out for you! Take a second to wave as we pass. Oh, and I'll be carrying a few extra water bottles, JIC! );-0

YMMV
-dg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-14, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,625
Posted By 200miler

Have used the following hardware setup for RAAM...

Have used the following hardware setup for RAAM races over the past years, on various brands of mini vans with factory installed roof rackage, including Chrysler T&C, Toyota, Honda, and Chevrolet...
Forum: Southern California
11-13-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,253
Posted By 200miler

Badwater Road is ±150 of the 200 mile spring...

Badwater Road is ±150 of the 200 mile spring route, plus almost all the elevation change. Can't say anything about reg date. I ride there 2-3 times a week, except during the "100-and-stupid" season....
Forum: Southern California
11-07-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,253
Posted By 200miler

For all concerned, Badwater Road is open, as of...

For all concerned, Badwater Road is open, as of last Friday 11/1, from CA190 in Furnace Creek, to CA127, 1 mile north of Shoshone. There are a couple of unpaved sections [hard-packed gravel] on the...
Forum: Southern California
10-03-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,208
Posted By 200miler

Just got home from a relaxing drive down from...

Just got home from a relaxing drive down from NorCal. The descriptor "anotherbrian" was using about the "30% chance of rain" on staff ride day is a bit deficient. I would use the term "bucketing...
Forum: Southern California
09-12-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,208
Posted By 200miler

I'll be there too! With plenty of spare water...

I'll be there too! With plenty of spare water bottles!
-dg
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-01-13, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By 200miler

I got an e-mail about him yesterday PM. He and I...

I got an e-mail about him yesterday PM. He and I were going to get together after I worked the KNX DC at the end of the month. He had told me that he was over his treatments and was working on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By 200miler

+1 on biketoolsetc.com from a very satisfied 15...

+1 on biketoolsetc.com from a very satisfied 15 year customer. If a bike needs it, they've got it.
YMMV
-dg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,419
Posted By 200miler

Skydog, you still don't get the point. If you...

Skydog, you still don't get the point. If you really understood what merlinextralight posted, you would stop making off-handed comments and innuendos about ISIS standards based parts.

"due to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,678
Posted By 200miler

I believe that the Starship name relates to the...

I believe that the Starship name relates to the aluminum tubing set used. I have a very similar appearing frame and it's the "Lobular" [wolf, in English] from the 2004-2006 era. You can check the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,659
Posted By 200miler

+1!!! YMMV -dg

+1!!!

YMMV
-dg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,659
Posted By 200miler

Yup, we voted out our "illustrious" Town Council...

Yup, we voted out our "illustrious" Town Council and are reverting back to an unincorporated village. Council's last day is 12/31/2013. Nye County takes over on the 1st. Most of the folks here had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,659
Posted By 200miler

I appreciate your feeble attempt to demean the...

I appreciate your feeble attempt to demean the village I live in...
[emphasis on "feeble"!][spell-check could be your friend, maybe...]

As for temps, the local weather guessers have just laid out...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,659
Posted By 200miler

The ride out NV160, over Spring Mtn Pass and on...

The ride out NV160, over Spring Mtn Pass and on to Pahrump is a very challenging route. The Pass tops out at 5500' - NV159 thru Red Rock Canyon averages 3000-3100' - and then the descent off the pass...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-13, 01:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,659
Posted By 200miler

That location would be the shopping center at the...

That location would be the shopping center at the intersection of W Charleston and Town Center; there's an Albertsons behind the fast food shops that are seen from the street. Most all of the...
Forum: Touring
05-14-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By 200miler

OP- I would strongly recommend that you take...

OP-

I would strongly recommend that you take some time and pay a visit to the U.S Consulate office in Vancouver. You can explain your situation with, and ask your questions of, a Consulate...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-13, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By 200miler

BeINSports, which is part of the DishTV sports...

BeINSports, which is part of the DishTV sports package. They're big in football, F-1, tennis, etc., and started with cycling this year. They did MSR, Amstel, Strade Bianche, and Roma Maxima among...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-13, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,275
Posted By 200miler

+1 on the operator malfunction. You need to RTFM....

+1 on the operator malfunction. You need to RTFM. There is a pdf for that on the Trek site; uses small words! "Unreliable connections to sensors"!!?? How did you get a WIRED version of a Node?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 889
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Views: 205,419
Posted By 200miler

The Balvenie single barrel 15 Y.O., splash of...

The Balvenie single barrel 15 Y.O., splash of spring water, NO ice...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-13, 10:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,013
Posted By 200miler

Actual registration count was 216, out of which...

Actual registration count was 216, out of which there were [unofficial] 5 no-shows [mensa candidates maybe?], and [again unofficial] 13 DNF's. Considering the weather conditions we've had over the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-13, 10:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,322
Posted By 200miler

So Rick, you're NOT going to join us this weekend...

So Rick, you're NOT going to join us this weekend up in San Ramon??? );-0
I can do a Tom Bodette for you if you have a change of heart; "keep a light in the window"!
YMMV
-dg
Forum: Commuting
03-26-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By 200miler

That's odd. I just finished up - last fall...

That's odd. I just finished up - last fall actually - building my rando bike [aka "the truck"!] and wanted to modify the compact triple I was using, changing the 30T granny ring to either a 28T or a...
Forum: Touring
02-14-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,749
Posted By 200miler

I built one up for riding randos about 18 months...

I built one up for riding randos about 18 months ago. When I asked for the spacing dim. I was told 130mm. When it arrived I never thought to double check it; just slapped on a pair of wheels and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-13, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By 200miler

I'd suggest you head to your LBS [is Sonne's...

I'd suggest you head to your LBS [is Sonne's still in biz over in New Hartford?]. You can usually find exactly the color you need and buy just the length you need. It'll probably cost you more per...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-13, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,561
Posted By 200miler

I'm not sure how much the Rigid set-up that...

I'm not sure how much the Rigid set-up that dsbrantjr mentioned in his post goes for, but I bought a set of Stein seatpost sizing rods several years ago while dealing with a similar problem on an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-12, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,368
Posted By 200miler

Rim jewelry ------> circular file. YMMV ...

Rim jewelry ------> circular file.

YMMV
-dg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-12, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Posted By 200miler

Yup, it's a 1998 model. I had one up until 2...

Yup, it's a 1998 model. I had one up until 2 years ago when I busted it.... Really liked that ride and tried to get Trek to fix it for me. I was abruptly informed that "we don't do steel anymore!"...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-07-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,264
Posted By 200miler

Vacation days??? Oh yeah, I remember now. It's...

Vacation days??? Oh yeah, I remember now. It's that free time when you get to do what you want - paint the bedroom/house/kitchen, re-landscape the backyard, visit relatives, ............

...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-06-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,264
Posted By 200miler

rodar - I know the RBA for the SFR gang;...

rodar -
I know the RBA for the SFR gang; they're a great bunch, and avid teachers for those who want it. I also know a fair number of the Davis group. No help here on Santa Rosa or Santa Cruz. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,035
Posted By 200miler

The actual climb up to Loch Lomond is steeper,...

The actual climb up to Loch Lomond is steeper, but shorter, than climbing up from Middletown. If you take Siegler Canyon into account, there is ± 6 miles of "up", with the last 2 [or so] being the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-12, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,035
Posted By 200miler

So Rick,... Did you save anything for...

So Rick,...
Did you save anything for Knoxville???
);-0

YMMV
-dg
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-04-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By 200miler

I thought my good friend, Miss Kitty, was the 1st...

I thought my good friend, Miss Kitty, was the 1st female entrant in 1983. Am I remembering something askew?
YMMV
-dg
Forum: Touring
08-21-12, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
Posted By 200miler

CA88 has a nice remoteness to it, and yet has...

CA88 has a nice remoteness to it, and yet has services available. Lots of towns, campsites, convenience stores, etc., and a moderate gradient suitable for touring riders. Low traffic volume also...
Forum: Touring
08-20-12, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
Posted By 200miler

I used to live in the east bay -Walnut Creek...

I used to live in the east bay -Walnut Creek area- and now am retired to the desert of Southern NV - LV area. I still spend a fair amount of time back in the BA, doing neutral support of ultra rides....
Forum: Touring
08-06-12, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By 200miler

I would take issue with any suggestion of riding...

I would take issue with any suggestion of riding 95 north out of Vegas. Near the city, it is a 4-lane divided highway, and carries a large volume of commuter traffic in addition to the regular inter...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-12, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,839
Posted By 200miler

Nothing illegitimate about not having to obtain...

Nothing illegitimate about not having to obtain Shimano, for example, directly from Shimano-Japan, instead of going through a distribution channel that includes Shimano-USA, then a a distributor like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,359
Posted By 200miler

"Wheels" is the short form for "Wheels...

"Wheels" is the short form for "Wheels Manufacturing" in Colorado;*
http://wheelsmfg.com/

They've been making small parts for many years; cones, dérailleur hangers, etc. You can buy direct from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-12, 02:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,359
Posted By 200miler

*My mistake, I didn't look for a specific model...

*My mistake, I didn't look for a specific model number in the Wheels listing. BUT, as long as he's got a sku number from the diagram, his LBS can order up the proper bits direct from Shimano's tech...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,359
Posted By 200miler

calamarichris, have your LBS look at page 625 of...

calamarichris, have your LBS look at page 625 of their latest QBP catalog. It has the entire listing of Shimano cones made by Wheels Mfg. [sorry davidad, Wheels has been making small parts like these...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,359
Posted By 200miler

Have your LBS order them from the QBP catalog....

Have your LBS order them from the QBP catalog. I've done so several times. Wheels Mfg. has a slew of them listed. Don't recall anything on pricing as it was a fair time back that I last got some, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-12, 02:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,807
Posted By 200miler

Yes, I did read your blog. As a 11-year Quack...

Yes, I did read your blog. As a 11-year Quack veteran, your comments are very much appreciated. A large number of the core volunteers are Triple Crown riders so we truly "feel your pain"! It's our...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-12, 09:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,807
Posted By 200miler

I am assuming that you recovered the glove[s?]...

I am assuming that you recovered the glove[s?] that you gave me on top of Hammy. I was waiting at s/f for my "loaner" 10-speed rear wheel to come, hopefully with a rider attached );-), when this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,600
Posted By 200miler

Or, you could go to Nashbar and get a SRAM...

Or, you could go to Nashbar and get a SRAM 8-speed cassette for $15 [+s/h] in either a 12-26, 11-28, or 11-30; whichever your heart desires.
...
Forum: Southern California
04-02-12, 09:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,796
Posted By 200miler

Congrats to all for just surviving! Handling the...

Congrats to all for just surviving! Handling the gusty conditions in DV are real test of bike skills.

In the FWIW column, the local weather guessers announced this afternoon that southern NV,...
Forum: Southern California
03-31-12, 11:01 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,796
Posted By 200miler

Ooooh, sorry, Weather-dot-com doesn't do it down...

Ooooh, sorry, Weather-dot-com doesn't do it down here.

When I got up this morning at 0600 I took a look out my side window at my neighbor's yew trees. Their tops were bent almost parallel with...
Forum: Southern California
03-29-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,796
Posted By 200miler

I rode from FC out to Scotty's Castle today. It...

I rode from FC out to Scotty's Castle today. It was really nice 1st thing - 0800ish - and thereafter a thin layer of clouds slide in. Actually, it was timely as the temps were creeping intro the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-28-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 666
Posted By 200miler

No, I'm working and riding my group's double...

No, I'm working and riding my group's double century in NorCal next month. Shoots my April all to h3ll! In a good way though.....

There was a taco shop next to that CircleK that almost had me as a...
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