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Forum: Living Car Free
11-09-12, 10:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,590
Posted By El Gigante

My wife and I saw Premium Rush awhile back, and...

My wife and I saw Premium Rush awhile back, and surprisingly she liked it as much as I did. The plot and dialogue are as ridiculous as they come, but the footage of messengers riding through the...
Forum: Southern California
08-15-12, 12:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,667
Posted By El Gigante

My son, Danny, is making the trek up from Long...

My son, Danny, is making the trek up from Long Beach and we're doing the Century. I'm on a matte black & silver Tricross Comp, and will probably wear an old Tour De Sewer jersey. Danny's on a black &...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By El Gigante

Hi Xhale- welcome to the Forums! Another San...

Hi Xhale- welcome to the Forums! Another San Fernando valley biker here. The LA River Trail is a great bike path that follows the 5 freeway and is easily accessible from Studio City. Take Riverside...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-12, 04:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,325
Posted By El Gigante

My hats off to you. I was involved in a bike-ped...

My hats off to you. I was involved in a bike-ped collision back in March that wasn't nearly as nasty as yours, and I definitely had a case of the yips when I got back on the road. Just keep your head...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-12, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 64,067
Posted By El Gigante

MNBikeCommuter(MN)____________________4455 (6070)...

MNBikeCommuter(MN)____________________4455 (6070)
silk (BC/CAN)_________________________4249
dschue5(MN)___________________________4130 (6780 total)
CigTech_______________________________4003.8...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-12, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By El Gigante

I run a 48/34 double on my Tricross with a 10...

I run a 48/34 double on my Tricross with a 10 speed, 12-27 rear cassette and have had pretty good luck - however, my commute is relatively flat. I agree with TS that a slightly larger chainring might...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-12, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,360
Posted By El Gigante

I have one of the Timbuk2 Deluxe Messenger Bags...

I have one of the Timbuk2 Deluxe Messenger Bags that I picked up at a clearance sale at REI a few years back. The bag is virtually indestructable, and the customer service at Timbuk2 couldn't be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-12, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,074
Posted By El Gigante

Holy crap - that sucks!! Falling is bad enough,...

Holy crap - that sucks!! Falling is bad enough, but on a new bike? That's the worst. Glad to hear that both you and the bike escaped relatively unscathed.

Had my first fall in a long time when I...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,018
Posted By El Gigante

Sorry to hear that Lewbowski. From the photo, it...

Sorry to hear that Lewbowski. From the photo, it looked like a pretty nice Tricross, too. There's a lot of love on the forums for the Surly Cross Check and Salsa Vaya - any luck on finding either of...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-12, 03:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,520
Posted By El Gigante

I've found that the REI "Novara" padded boxer...

I've found that the REI "Novara" padded boxer briefs do the trick pretty well. The chamois is relatively thin, so there's no unsightly bulge, and you don't walk around like a duck. As far as the...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 569
Posted By El Gigante

Good for you and glad you're back. The first...

Good for you and glad you're back. The first major crash can have a big impact, both physically and mentally - takes a while to get the confidence back while still being aware of your surroundings...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,018
Posted By El Gigante

Good point - I have a '09 Tricross Comp that I...

Good point - I have a '09 Tricross Comp that I picked up towards the end of 2010, and it has been a great bike. I've got over 5600 commuting miles on it and other than replacing the chain a few...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-12, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 64,067
Posted By El Gigante

MNBikeCommuter(MN)_________4025 (5515) silk...

MNBikeCommuter(MN)_________4025 (5515)
silk (BC/CAN)_________________3499
JeffPoulin (FR/CH)_____________ 3087.5 (4471.8 total)
buzzbee (CA) _________________2939...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By El Gigante

Rain? What is this "rain", you speak...

Rain? What is this "rain", you speak of???
Forum: Commuting
05-26-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By El Gigante

Actually, no . . . I know that falling is a risk...

Actually, no . . . I know that falling is a risk when riding, and I do whatever possible to minimize that risk. So, when it comes to going for it on yellow lights, blowing through stop signs, or...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,600
Posted By El Gigante

+1 - That's an impressive total for a new...

+1 - That's an impressive total for a new commuter. You must have a pretty long commute! I don't pay much attention to cadence, but I have virtually no hills to contend with, so I pretty much live on...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By El Gigante

As a downtown LA bike commuter for the past 4...

As a downtown LA bike commuter for the past 4 years, I have seen some progress in the biking infrastructure. Cyclavia was one of the first events that truly showed that "bikes belong...". The opening...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,971
Posted By El Gigante

Same thing happened to me, but at about 2 mph as...

Same thing happened to me, but at about 2 mph as I was getting ready to enter the MUP to ride home one night. Twisted my left foot and it stayed stuck, re-centered and twisted again and gave my foot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,871
Posted By El Gigante

I agree - most bikes do look about the same....

I agree - most bikes do look about the same. Maybe because they all seem like a blur as they pass me!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By El Gigante

Bill - great post, from a true gentleman!!Bike to...

Bill - great post, from a true gentleman!!Bike to Work day in Los Angeles was sponsored by the MTA and Los Angeles Bicycle Coalition and was really more of a week long event. A co-worker and I rode...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,687
Posted By El Gigante

My motivation for riding is the knowledge that...

My motivation for riding is the knowledge that for every time I ride, I'm doing something proactive to stay healthy. In addition to the cost savings, time savings, and general feeling of wellness, I...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By El Gigante

Welcome back! Good to hear that the infection...

Welcome back! Good to hear that the infection cleared up - those can be nasty..
Forum: Commuting
05-16-12, 02:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,250
Posted By El Gigante

Egg Beaters are SPD compatible, however, they...

Egg Beaters are SPD compatible, however, they have a specific cleat that's manufactured by Crank Bros. About $20 a pair at REI - still have my original pair and they still work great!
Forum: Commuting
05-15-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,250
Posted By El Gigante

I've been commuting on a pair of Crank Brothers...

I've been commuting on a pair of Crank Brothers Eggbeaters II for about 9 months and am really happy with them. Super easy to clip in and out of and I understand they can be rebuilt if the bearings...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-12, 04:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,285
Posted By El Gigante

Two here as well - one for clothes, the other...

Two here as well - one for clothes, the other side for a bag lunch. Have been using the Topeak EXP Trunk Bag with fold down panniers for a few years now and am pretty happy with it. You can unzip a...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,224
Posted By El Gigante

I was getting off the subway last week around...

I was getting off the subway last week around dusk , and as I was putting on my helmet and getting ready to head home , I saw this guy with a pair of bolt cutters working on the chain of a bike...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 820
Posted By El Gigante

4 miles sounds pretty reasonable, but those hills...

4 miles sounds pretty reasonable, but those hills do make it tougher. My commute is about 5 miles on flat ground to the subway station, then a 3 mile ridedowntown after I get off the train. Take your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 10,916
Posted By El Gigante

Man, that sucks big time. How many of us haven't...

Man, that sucks big time. How many of us haven't stopped for coffee and left their bike unlocked, leaning against a wall or tree while we went inside? If you aren't insured and don't want to fork out...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 64,067
Posted By El Gigante

MNBikeCommuter (MN)__________3043 (4234) ...

MNBikeCommuter (MN)__________3043 (4234)
Bored117(CA)__________________2730.1 (3380.8 total)
buzzbee (CA) _________________2544
dschue5 (MN)________________ 2415 (4230 total)
silk...
Forum: Southern California
04-30-12, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,012
Posted By El Gigante

Good options but I would avoid Vermont Ave. at...

Good options but I would avoid Vermont Ave. at all costs - highest rate of cyclist accidents and fatalities of any street in the city. Most of the roads through Griffith Park are open to traffic, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-12, 02:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 996
Posted By El Gigante

Not to go against my city, but I do see Spoke's...

Not to go against my city, but I do see Spoke's point. I was in Houston at the Johnson Center a few year's back, and that place was just awesome. If any city deserves to exhibit one of the Space...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,942
Posted By El Gigante

Lube it or lose it...

Can anyone tell me when a "wet" lubricant vs. a "dry" lubricant should be used and what the difference between the two is? I ride in mostly dry, hot conditions, and have been using Triflow for lubing...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,914
Posted By El Gigante

I was doored when I was a mere lad many years...

I was doored when I was a mere lad many years ago. No damage to car or bike, but my shin hurt like hell where it clipped the side of the open door. Fast forward 30 years, to last month, and I was in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-12, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,074
Posted By El Gigante

Hmmm - I would be very hesitant to buy from a...

Hmmm - I would be very hesitant to buy from a shop that wouldn't allow a reasonable test ride off the property. I would think if they let you ride for 20-30 minutes, you would have a pretty good idea...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-12, 12:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,070
Posted By El Gigante

To resurect and update a long lost thread, just...

To resurect and update a long lost thread, just wanted to report that there is life (and recovery), after frozen shoulder. I had continued the PT/ exercise route for adhesive capsulitis and was...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-12, 11:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,529
Posted By El Gigante

Its a marathon, not a sprint. Spinning at a...

Its a marathon, not a sprint. Spinning at a higher cadence will take some of the strain off your knees and quads and help to keep your peddaling in good form. Mostly, just listen to your body - if...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-12, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By El Gigante

Sounds like a great sale - thanks for the heads...

Sounds like a great sale - thanks for the heads up!!
Forum: Commuting
04-12-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 691
Posted By El Gigante

Welcome Formula4speed! Good to have you in the...

Welcome Formula4speed! Good to have you in the club. I had a similar story - started riding to work (about 5 miles to the subway station, then another 3 miles from the station to work), about 4 years...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-12, 03:16 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 9,086
Posted By El Gigante

OK - I'll play!! Jan - 331.85 miles Feb -...

OK - I'll play!!

Jan - 331.85 miles
Feb - 269.0 miles
Mar - 133.4 miles*
Apr - 147.8 miles

* had 3 and 1/2 weeks off from 3/7 - 3/31 due to a fairly nasty crash with a pedestrian while...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-10-12, 05:33 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 14,637
Posted By El Gigante

My condolences to the victim's family. I'm sure...

My condolences to the victim's family. I'm sure that the facts will come out during the trial, but the fact that the cyclist feels the need to blog about his actions may not have been his smartest...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,158
Posted By El Gigante

Currently running 700 x 28 Armadillo All...

Currently running 700 x 28 Armadillo All Condition tires on my Tricross - 120 psi on the rear and 110 psi on the front. For those of you running at lower PSI, can you tell that much of a difference...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-12, 05:02 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,318
Posted By El Gigante

Fo' shizzle!!

Fo' shizzle!!
Forum: Southern California
04-03-12, 12:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,246
Posted By El Gigante

Losing loved ones is never easy, and watching...

Losing loved ones is never easy, and watching them go from something as horrible as cancer is even worse. Sounds like she was there for him, as you were there for Gina - and I'm sure that meant a lot...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 133,023
Posted By El Gigante

Adam- Thanks for posting the pics - nice to see...

Adam-
Thanks for posting the pics - nice to see how the other coast lives and rides!!
Forum: Commuting
04-02-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 133,023
Posted By El Gigante

Back in the Saddle- Second time commuting...

Back in the Saddle-

Second time commuting since March 7th, when a pedestrian stepped in front of me and we both went down. About three weeks of recovery, mostly to let sprains and bruises heal. My...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 64,067
Posted By El Gigante

Down a bit this month due to a crash with a ped...

Down a bit this month due to a crash with a ped about three weeks ago. Looking to top 300 miles/ month in April...

Bored117(CA)__________2010.4 (2521.1total)
silk (BC/CAN)___________1973...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,385
Posted By El Gigante

Yowwch!! Take care of that sucker Bill. It's not...

Yowwch!! Take care of that sucker Bill. It's not worth a pair of cycling shoes, (or more pain), to ride before you're healed.
Forum: Southern California
03-21-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By El Gigante

Another Multi-Modal, (if that's what they call it...

Another Multi-Modal, (if that's what they call it now), commuter here. I work in downtown LA, (at USC), and live in the San Fernando Valley. My commute is about 5 miles from home to the Universal...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,758
Posted By El Gigante

Don't know about hips, but it's been about 10...

Don't know about hips, but it's been about 10 days since I took a spill at around 18 mph when I ran into a pedestrian. Landed on my right elbow and hand, and strained my left shoulder when bracing...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By El Gigante

Awesome job on the weight loss and the decision...

Awesome job on the weight loss and the decision to start bike commuting. A lot of clothing and equipment choices are trial and error. If you have a helmet and lights, you really have most of what you...
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