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Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
04-11-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By JamesInSJ

Primavera Century is just over a week away, and...

Primavera Century is just over a week away, and registration closed on April 16 at 11:59 PM. Looks like we're going to have beautiful weather on April 21 for the ride, so come join us.
...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
01-22-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By JamesInSJ

Price bumped up to $90 on Jan 1, and will go up...

Price bumped up to $90 on Jan 1, and will go up to $100 on Feb 1.

We have an amazing east bay route this year starting with Niles Canyon in the morning, with CHP support, and returning all our...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
12-31-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By JamesInSJ

2024 Primavera Century - SF Bay Area - April 21

Update: Registration closes on April 16 at 11:59 PM

Ride the best of East Bay’s scenic roads on the Primavera Century! Climb the challenging Calaveras Wall, then cycle the scenic route along...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,944
Posted By JamesInSJ

So the "new" stuff is the small tire Quickstrike...

So the "new" stuff is the small tire Quickstrike product? Wish Amazon carried it, but looks like they only have the original products. I'm willing to give it a go but fairly pricey shipped only from...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
02-10-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 715
Posted By JamesInSJ

Registration is open for this ride and on track...

Registration is open for this ride and on track for a great April 23. You can register here: https://ffbc.org/primavera/primavera-registration/

Jersey and sock orders are closed, but we should...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
12-06-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 715
Posted By JamesInSJ

SF Bay Area - 51st Annual Primavera Century - April 23, 2023

Ride the best of East Bay’s scenic roads on the Primavera Century! Climb the challenging Calaveras Wall, then cycle the scenic route along Calaveras Reservoir. Ride past Livermore vineyards and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,442
Posted By JamesInSJ

I had a set of wheels built on DT240 back in...

I had a set of wheels built on DT240 back in January/February and the serial # indicates they are not in the recall. I expect most supply today is post-recall so this shouldn't be a problem anymore...
Forum: Northern California
01-31-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,637
Posted By JamesInSJ

We're down to our last couple dozen openings for...

We're down to our last couple dozen openings for distance riders in our 50th Anniversary Primavera Century, and the price goes up on February 1. Last chance!
Forum: Northern California
11-26-21, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,637
Posted By JamesInSJ

2022 Primavera Century - April 10, 2022 - Registration is open!

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Hi BikeForum readers,

We're happy to announce the Primavera...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By JamesInSJ

Slime tubeless sealant - which one?

Is the "2-in-1" product their latest tubeless bike tire sealant? Can't find the previous Slime Pro or STR products listed on their website...seems like those are discontinued.

TL;dr

A few years...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,138
Posted By JamesInSJ

For posterity... this will probably help anyone...

For posterity... this will probably help anyone working on a 2017-2019 Domane. ...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
02-24-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By JamesInSJ

The Primavera Century is now 75% sold out on the...

The Primavera Century is now 75% sold out on the distance rides, on track for another sellout weeks before the ride event. Current registration price is $75, going up to $80 on March 1, so if you're...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
12-29-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By JamesInSJ

2020 Primavera Century (SF Bay Area) - April 19, 2020

The 2020 Annual Primavera Century will be on Sunday, April 19. Everything you need to know can be found on our website at ffbc.org/primavera (http://ffbc.org/primavera).

Registration is open, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,752
Posted By JamesInSJ

The wide sit-bone problem is real! Similar here...

The wide sit-bone problem is real! Similar here to many...got fit and they said I needed at least a 168mm wide saddle. Used a Romin for a year until it just started giving me too much pain, so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,489
Posted By JamesInSJ

My Ultegra derailleur actually has a 32T stamped...

My Ultegra derailleur actually has a 32T stamped into the metal on it (medium cage), but not sure if that is normal.

Before that I had an Ultegra short-cage on a different bike and it handled the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-19, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,763
Posted By JamesInSJ

Agree that I would just go with the 530 right...

Agree that I would just go with the 530 right now. As far as the 520, have owned it 2+ years and never had a single problem with it. Actually, far and above better than most of my peers who have...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
02-25-19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By JamesInSJ

Our 2019 Primavera Century is quickly approaching...

Our 2019 Primavera Century is quickly approaching 80% sold, 2 months ahead of the ride, and is on track to sell out again.

Secure your spot and save $5 by clicking here to register...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
01-28-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By JamesInSJ

The Primavera Century is on track for selling out...

The Primavera Century is on track for selling out distance rides again. Our current price is $70, which will go up to $75 on February 1. Don't get left out - register now at Primavera ? Registration...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

Just a quick follow-up to help this thread for...

Just a quick follow-up to help this thread for posterity. The seals are shaped like a bracket symbol [ ] The "cup" part of the seal is supposed to face out on the DS, and in on the NDS. The reasoning...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

Thanks for all the advice and dealer manual link....

Thanks for all the advice and dealer manual link. Problem solved!

I pulled everything apart and took note that you're not supposed to remove the freehub seal. Well...that's exactly what I had done...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

Thanks for helping with terminology. I would say...

Thanks for helping with terminology. I would say main issue is #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) , because short backpedal movements that are fairly common in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-19, 06:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

Okay, using the picture from the Shimano doc, I...

Okay, using the picture from the Shimano doc, I put grease on the cups/cones and balls only of the axle bearings. Those are A, B, C and D in red here, plus the cups of the hub itself (a little bit of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

Grease on the axle bearings, and tightness of...

Grease on the axle bearings, and tightness of that settings, changes how easily the freehub spins. So 2 things changed: my grease (using Phil Wood), and the tightness (I think it's actually lighter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

Thanks for all the input. I'll update the thread...

Thanks for all the input. I'll update the thread when I have a chance in the next few days to pull it all apart and re-do it again, and a little tri-flow dripped down into the hub.

Chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

Used chain (nearing end of life) and used...

Used chain (nearing end of life) and used cassette had zero chain suck before I rebuilt the bearings. New chain actually reduced the chain suck, and the cassette doesn't show any wear that would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

Thanks for the PDF explosion and references about...

Thanks for the PDF explosion and references about light oil. I'll try to drip a little into the freewheel and see if that loosens it up. If not, might need to flush it as suggested and go from there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By JamesInSJ

DuraAce rear hub rebuild = chain suck!

I have Shimano DA 9000 wheels on my road bike, and after 2 years of use, ~6000 miles, I decided to clean out the bearings and rebuild. The front came together with no problems. The rear on the other...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
01-10-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By JamesInSJ

Calaveras is open! They kept pushing the date,...

Calaveras is open! They kept pushing the date, but this time around they pushed the date back to Feb 1, and then still opened up in early January.

For the Primavera, the distance rides are $70...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
12-27-18, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By JamesInSJ

5 days left for our early-bird $65 pricing for...

5 days left for our early-bird $65 pricing for distance rides. Primavera ? Registration (http://ffbc.org/primavera/primavera-registration/)

Price increases $5 on January 1, 2019.

And yes,...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
12-10-18, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By JamesInSJ

Great question. You require two registration...

Great question. You require two registration fees. Almost every cost (e.g. food, insurance, etc.) Is doubled and those that aren't are volunteer services from the local bike club, so there isn't a...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
12-05-18, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By JamesInSJ

Registration for the Primavera is now open at...

Registration for the Primavera is now open at Primavera Century (http://ffbc.org/primavera/). At $65 for registration during the month of December, this is one of the best values in the country for...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
11-01-18, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By JamesInSJ

SF Bay Area - Primavera Century - April 20, 2019

Primavera Century (http://ffbc.org/primavera/)

Ride the best of California San Francisco Bay Area's scenic roads on the Primavera Century! Climb the challenging Calaveras Wall, then cycle the...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
03-08-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,026
Posted By JamesInSJ

>> Use of Calaveras looking good for Primavera...

>> Use of Calaveras looking good for Primavera Century <<

The San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) and Alameda County have agreed to open Calaveras Road exclusively for the Primavera...
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
02-16-18, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,026
Posted By JamesInSJ

Note the line "We anticipate the road to reopen...

Note the line "We anticipate the road to reopen for weekend use sometime in 2018."

We are in contact with SFWD and are optimistic that the road will be open weekends in the next couple of months....
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
01-30-18, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,026
Posted By JamesInSJ

SF Bay Area - Primavera Century - April 22, 2018

Primavera Century (http://ffbc.org/primavera/)

Ride the best of California San Francisco Bay Area's scenic roads on the Primavera Century! Climb the challenging Calaveras Wall, then cycle the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,512
Posted By JamesInSJ

Heard good things about using Boeshield with...

Heard good things about using Boeshield with these uncoated/non-anodized wheels as a pre-treatment. If that's all it takes to use pretty much any non-ammonia based product, then great. Which one did...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-17, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,512
Posted By JamesInSJ

I know this is an old thread, but wanted to...

I know this is an old thread, but wanted to ensure people knew. I've been running DA 9000 tubeless for 2 years now.

-- 6 months in with Orange Seal I had terrible corrosion and tons of globs stuck...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 26,478
Posted By JamesInSJ

A few thoughts... I opened up the tire at about...

A few thoughts... I opened up the tire at about 7-8 months with OS, and much of the latex had gummed up together but there was still plenty of liquid in the tire. If I had had a leak, I kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,199
Posted By JamesInSJ

Have the Team Pro and a C17. Bought the C17...

Have the Team Pro and a C17. Bought the C17 hoping for a lighter Team Pro, but the Team Pro is definitely a better seat for comfort on long hauls. The C17 is pretty good all of the time, though...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-17, 04:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 26,478
Posted By JamesInSJ

Apparently you missed this product:...

Apparently you missed this product: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-Tubeless-Tire-Sealant/dp/B003J7H9XC

I'm running it on my C24TLs after Orange Seal caused some corrosion on the wheel. Not neon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-16, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,948
Posted By JamesInSJ

You need the two inserts at the front (I think...

You need the two inserts at the front (I think they're made of either plastic or aluminum), the cable guide under the bottom bracket (probably already there), and the insert at the rear derailleur...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,763
Posted By JamesInSJ

This has little to do with the exchange rate, and...

This has little to do with the exchange rate, and moreso about distribution in the USA. I had a friend who worked at a wholesale bike parts distributor, and I could buy from him at wholesale, and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,763
Posted By JamesInSJ

FYI for those that frequently buy from Europe...

FYI for those that frequently buy from Europe shops (Wiggle, Ribble, PBK, etc.). Saw a note on PBK's site that the personal daily exemption for duties went up on March 10 from $200 to $800. This...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-16, 05:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,837
Posted By JamesInSJ

Having a bit of experience buying from the "UK"...

Having a bit of experience buying from the "UK" companies, I see product coming in shipped from the UK, Spain, Netherlands, and Belgium...often varying with one shipment to the next even from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-16, 04:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,132
Posted By JamesInSJ

Just thought I'd throw my $0.02 in here, because...

Just thought I'd throw my $0.02 in here, because I like one direction, and the other hasn't been mentioned yet. I think the 105 RD with 32T capacity, and the SRAM 12-32 is the way to go. And as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-15, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,970
Posted By JamesInSJ

Do this. You'll do just fine reselling too.

Do this. You'll do just fine reselling too.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,196
Posted By JamesInSJ

I'm typically about 190lbs. Prior to these, I was...

I'm typically about 190lbs. Prior to these, I was running my 700x25 tires at 90 front, 105 rear without problems (note the actual measured width of 27mm on the front is probably why 90 has been...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-15, 01:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,196
Posted By JamesInSJ

My Hutchinson Intensive tubeless (not Intensive...

My Hutchinson Intensive tubeless (not Intensive 2) arrived from PBK in time for me to mount them to my DA C24 on Saturday morning and see how they would hold air using the included Shimano valves and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,856
Posted By JamesInSJ

Ribble had 700x25 listed a couple weeks ago and...

Ribble had 700x25 listed a couple weeks ago and then they went out of stock. Otherwise, haven't found them online or in store.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-15, 01:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,737
Posted By JamesInSJ

Just had two PBK orders. 1st order was over $1k,...

Just had two PBK orders. 1st order was over $1k, shipped through PostNL, took about 2 weeks and no customs/duties impact (PostNL uses USPS Express Mail for US domestic transport). Other order was...
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