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Forum: Northern California
02-02-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By prototoast

Are you talking about mountain biking? There are...

Are you talking about mountain biking? There are a lot of trails right by you that are technically easy, but nothing is flat, and unless you have some easy gears on your bike, you may have to walk...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-08-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,481
Posted By prototoast

The early SuperSix Evos did something like this,...

The early SuperSix Evos did something like this, but ran into problems because they didn't work with wider tires/rims. The following articles have some pictures of how they were shaped.
...
Forum: Northern California
11-07-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,328
Posted By prototoast

Depending on what city you were in, you may or...

Depending on what city you were in, you may or may not have been allowed to bike on the sidewalk. See: https://bikeeastbay.org/SidewalkCycling
Forum: Northern California
08-14-19, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 858
Posted By prototoast

The roads around there are my favorite roads to...

The roads around there are my favorite roads to bike out of anywhere I've ever ridden. It's really spectaculaar, as long as you're ready to climb. You can head up Zayante Road (small road,...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,340
Posted By prototoast

It takes me in the ballpark of 40 hours to make a...

It takes me in the ballpark of 40 hours to make a carbon frame, assuming I don't screw anything up.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-24-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,147
Posted By prototoast

It's horizontal dropouts, and 392 is the closest...

It's horizontal dropouts, and 392 is the closest point. It'll probably sit in the 400-410 range when set up.
Forum: Northern California
05-18-19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,735
Posted By prototoast

I have mixed feelings about bike lanes that are...

I have mixed feelings about bike lanes that are physically separated. While it's nice to be separated, in practice, too often these end up intersecting with automobile traffic in ways that become...
Forum: Northern California
05-08-19, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,735
Posted By prototoast

I haven't checked out that particular location,...

I haven't checked out that particular location, but I'm having a hard time seeing any value here. Downtown WC is pretty bad to bike through, but this just seems designed to make it easier for you to...
Forum: Northern California
03-02-19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,193
Posted By prototoast

You guys are all crazy. If you're optimizing for...

You guys are all crazy. If you're optimizing for riding, you want to stay somewhere on the peninsula/down to Santa Cruz. Somewhere between Los Gatos and Woodside, then just ride up into the hills. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-20-19, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,345
Posted By prototoast

My suggestions: 1. Look for someone who...

My suggestions:
1. Look for someone who generally builds the type of bike you're looking to build (e.g., don't go to a builder who specializes in mountain bikes for a road racing bike).
2. Look for...
Forum: Northern California
02-17-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By prototoast

Highway 1 along that stretch is hilly, narrow...

Highway 1 along that stretch is hilly, narrow with no shoulder, and has lots of traffic. I know lots of people ride it, but I wouldn't be comfortable riding it outside an organized event and...
Forum: Northern California
02-01-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,126
Posted By prototoast

I'm planning to bike over on Stage 3 to watch...

I'm planning to bike over on Stage 3 to watch them pass through Livermore.
Forum: Northern California
01-25-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By prototoast

Ooh, this looks good. I'm going to try to do it.

Ooh, this looks good. I'm going to try to do it.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-13-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,090
Posted By prototoast

If you want a frame built exactly to your spec,...

If you want a frame built exactly to your spec, but don't want to do the building yourself or pay a professional builder, there are a number of east asian companies that will be happy to do the work...
Forum: Northern California
09-27-18, 11:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,220
Posted By prototoast

Can't say I'm surprised, but at least the new...

Can't say I'm surprised, but at least the new target date is only an extra month out.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-04-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
Posted By prototoast

As a point of reference, "head tube replacement"...

As a point of reference, "head tube replacement" on a titanium frame is listed at $600 on Bilenky's website: Bilenky Cycle Works | Repairs (http://www.bilenky.com/repairs). This seems more or less...
Forum: Northern California
08-23-18, 09:02 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,456
Posted By prototoast

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Fire on Diablo today .The whole park was closed.
Forum: Northern California
08-21-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By prototoast

Bear Creek has always been my least favorite of...

Bear Creek has always been my least favorite of all the prominent "cycling roads" in the east bay. I was on it a few weeks ago, and I don't think the chip seal made it any worse, but it certainly...
Forum: Northern California
08-08-18, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,525
Posted By prototoast

Pretty certain those are goatheads that I'm...

Pretty certain those are goatheads that I'm always pulling out of my tires and dogs' paws in and around Lime Ridge.
Forum: Northern California
08-06-18, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By prototoast

Road bike riding is amazing around there, as long...

Road bike riding is amazing around there, as long as you don't mind climbing. Highway 9 is full of traffic with no shoulder, but on either side, you've got some great options. Empire Grade up to...
Forum: Northern California
07-30-18, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,485
Posted By prototoast

That seems like money well spent to me. If they...

That seems like money well spent to me. If they couldn't take vans, I also wouldn't be opposed to schools working with Park staff to close the roads completely while school buses were traversing the...
Forum: Northern California
07-07-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,472
Posted By prototoast

I got four flats in the last week.

I got four flats in the last week.
Forum: Northern California
07-02-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 140,629
Posted By prototoast

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Eyeing the smoke in the distance, from the summit yesterday.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-05-18, 09:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,205
Posted By prototoast

Lynskey has their issues, but most builders...

Lynskey has their issues, but most builders aren't set up to facilitate test rides. You'll probably get the same answer if you ask the same question to Moots or No22. Maybe they'll explain it to...
Forum: Northern California
05-21-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,196
Posted By prototoast

It's really not that bad. Annoying from...

It's really not that bad. Annoying from time-to-time, but as far as roads in the east bay are concerned, I'd consider it one of the better ones.
Forum: Northern California
05-18-18, 11:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,026
Posted By prototoast

I was thinking of driving out to watch the finish...

I was thinking of driving out to watch the finish in Sacramento Saturday. Any suggestions on places to park within walking distance of the finishing circuit?
Forum: Northern California
05-10-18, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By prototoast

Big Basin is the place to go for redwoods, but...

Big Basin is the place to go for redwoods, but there is a lot of climbing.

Another suggestion, though not quite the redwoods you'll see in Big Basin (though also without the crowds that can show...
Forum: Northern California
05-10-18, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,828
Posted By prototoast

My car's a hybrid, I work from home, and the...

My car's a hybrid, I work from home, and the grocery store is a mile away... I think gas would have to get up to about $15/gallon before I'd notice.
Forum: Northern California
05-08-18, 10:13 PM
Replies: 839
Views: 130,877
Posted By prototoast

You are in luck. You basically live in the...

You are in luck. You basically live in the greatest cycling location in the country, as long as you've got the legs for it (lots of climbing). Just ride straight towards the coast, and voila. The...
Forum: Northern California
05-07-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 140,629
Posted By prototoast

Nice evening out there tonight. ...

Nice evening out there tonight.
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Forum: Northern California
04-29-18, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,495
Posted By prototoast

It's not a formal ride. Just what I felt like...

It's not a formal ride. Just what I felt like doing this weekend. I actually ended up turning around at Skyline because it was so cold up there.

This was the route I was planning on:...
Forum: Northern California
04-26-18, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,495
Posted By prototoast

Sunday from Saratoga up into the mountains and...

Sunday from Saratoga up into the mountains and around to Big Basin. Should be about 75 miles with 10k feet of climbing. You're welcome to join. It'll be a casual pace, but that might be a bit more...
Forum: Northern California
04-24-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 140,629
Posted By prototoast

Sorry to hear that. Sure seemed unexpected from...

Sorry to hear that. Sure seemed unexpected from the video.
Forum: Northern California
04-16-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By prototoast

Good for you. Building wheels is my...

Good for you. Building wheels is my least-favorite bicycle mechanic tasks.
Forum: Northern California
04-10-18, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 736
Posted By prototoast

What's the current status of Skyline/Bear Creek/Other Roads in the Santa Cruz Mts?

I haven't made my way down there since everything washed out last winter. Are any of these roads open again? I was hoping to do some riding up to Skyline then down to either Bear...
Forum: Northern California
03-16-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,286
Posted By prototoast

Another squirrel-related tip. When squirrels...

Another squirrel-related tip. When squirrels think they're in danger, their first instinct is to run to their pre-designated safe space (such as a tree, or a hole in the ground). If the squirrel is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-18, 05:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,308
Posted By prototoast

Kind of all of them... and they each have their...

Kind of all of them... and they each have their own quirks. I don't have any firsthand experience, but I Googled the GR250 and the first review I found mentioned something along those lines. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,308
Posted By prototoast

Lynskey makes some weird geometry decisions with...

Lynskey makes some weird geometry decisions with some of their frames, so look everything over carefully or else you may end up with a bike that handles a little funny.
Forum: Northern California
02-26-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By prototoast

Go for it. Personally, I prefer the feel of rim...

Go for it. Personally, I prefer the feel of rim brakes when it's dry, but that's largely out of familiarity. Hydraulic disc brakes + thru axles work really well.
Forum: Northern California Regional Rides and Events
01-30-18, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,025
Posted By prototoast

Is Calaveras open now?

Is Calaveras open now?
Forum: Framebuilders
01-21-18, 02:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,509
Posted By prototoast

I would recommend taking one of the many...

I would recommend taking one of the many framebuilding classes offered throughout the country. A few that I know of (but by no means an exhaustive list) are:

UBI: https://www.bikeschool.com/...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-20-18, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By prototoast

I have a Columbus minimal fork and it fits 28s...

I have a Columbus minimal fork and it fits 28s easy.
Forum: Northern California
01-19-18, 01:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,785
Posted By prototoast

While I don't disagree with your assessment, I...

While I don't disagree with your assessment, I find it funny that no cyclist would make it onto the jury, but on the flip side, they certainly wouldn't preclude someone who drives a car from serving...
Forum: Northern California
01-19-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,785
Posted By prototoast

How would anyone ever know the injuries they...

How would anyone ever know the injuries they caused unless they stopped?
Forum: Framebuilders
01-05-18, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,422
Posted By prototoast

I use the JD2 Notchmaster + Swag Offroad Reach...

I use the JD2 Notchmaster + Swag Offroad Reach Around (JD2 Notch Master Reach Around (http://www.swagoffroad.com/JD2-Notch-Master-Reach-Around_p_49.html)) + a digital angle gauge.
Forum: Northern California
01-03-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 140,629
Posted By prototoast

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Northern California
01-03-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 140,629
Posted By prototoast

Looks pretty. Do you have a strava link for your...

Looks pretty. Do you have a strava link for your ride? I've only dabbled offroad on diablo a few times, and every trail seems to go straight up.
Forum: Northern California
01-02-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 140,629
Posted By prototoast

The weather was perfect yesterday so I biked up...

The weather was perfect yesterday so I biked up to the summit, though I think I'd avoid doing it again on New Year's given all the traffic.
Forum: Northern California
12-27-17, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By prototoast

For USA Cycling road/cyclocross races, check out...

For USA Cycling road/cyclocross races, check out the Norcal-Nevada Cycling Association website: Upcoming Events (http://ncnca.org/events/list/)
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