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Forum: Northern California
08-09-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,449
Posted By jaycb74

thanks for all the suggestions

thanks for all the suggestions
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,807
Posted By jaycb74

While we are wishing, I'd like PRs per year. ...

While we are wishing, I'd like PRs per year. Every year I get older, I can't beat my PRs from 10 years ago, would be nice after a really good climb, I get a little PR or top 3 for 2022, just a nice...
Forum: Northern California
06-27-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,449
Posted By jaycb74

Haha, not us, kept it local this weekend but will...

Haha, not us, kept it local this weekend but will definitely check that area out.
Forum: Northern California
06-23-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,449
Posted By jaycb74

This is really helpful, thanks. Yeah, we do some...

This is really helpful, thanks. Yeah, we do some climbs down here that have traffic, just very little and generally there is enough of a shoulder to feel comfortable. I've heard of Canada Road from...
Forum: Northern California
06-21-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,449
Posted By jaycb74

Suggestions for 13 year old rides

I'm down in SJ, my son (13) likes to ride, has a road bike but he doesn't like to be near cars. I know local places around here that are fairly traffic free - Los Altimos Creek Trail, IBM Hill area,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-18, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,357
Posted By jaycb74

As someone who just went from a Trek FX hybrid to...

As someone who just went from a Trek FX hybrid to first road bike (Domane SL 5 disc), a few observations:
- My biggest concern was my back, tons of issues over the years and lots of pain, I've held...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-18, 09:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,590
Posted By jaycb74

I'm actually in pretty good shape, just a big guy...

I'm actually in pretty good shape, just a big guy at 6'3 and mostly muscle (those hazy IPAs have gotten me in the gut over the past year) but like most people, could lose 10 pounds to get to a more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-18, 11:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,590
Posted By jaycb74

No, I'm not going to do that to the Domane, most...

No, I'm not going to do that to the Domane, most the climbs on do on it are moderate and I can handle steep stuff in small increments. Yes, I can lock out the suspension so that will be a big help...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-18, 10:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,590
Posted By jaycb74

I'm close to 50 as well... seems mtb is the way...

I'm close to 50 as well... seems mtb is the way to go for now, maybe get some lower gearing on the Domane in the long run, hard to do after just spending 2.5k on the bike (but worth every penny,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-18, 06:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,590
Posted By jaycb74

I'm training now but at some point, just need to...

I'm training now but at some point, just need to try and tackle it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-18, 06:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,590
Posted By jaycb74

The goal is just to get to the top, not part of a...

The goal is just to get to the top, not part of a larger ride, thx!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-18, 05:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,590
Posted By jaycb74

Road bike vs. mtb for big road climb?

Over 3k climb in Bay Area (Mt Umunhum) , pretty steep in some sections. I have a brand new Domane SL5 disc vs. 2009 Gary Fisher Aluminum mtb. The Domane is way lighter (best guess 10-15 lbs?) and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,346
Posted By jaycb74

It can be very easy to endo on a powerful disc...

It can be very easy to endo on a powerful disc break. You never endo? Well, you never had a powerful top end disc brake with short pull levers, it's really just as simple as that and not much to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-17, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By jaycb74

Help making purchase decision - Domanes

$2500 budget, my first road bike and first carbon (have ridden mtn and hybrids for a long time)

Domane SL 5 - $2k, love the dark blue with sky blue. Like everything about this bike
Domane SL 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-17, 09:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,659
Posted By jaycb74

[QUOTE=Clem von Jones;19908438]You probably won't...

[QUOTE=Clem von Jones;19908438]You probably won't believe me because of your inexperience with drop bars but because you're 6' 3" you really require HUGE amounts of saddle to bar drop to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-17, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,659
Posted By jaycb74

[QUOTE=OneIsAllYouNeed;19907443]Riding with a...

[QUOTE=OneIsAllYouNeed;19907443]Riding with a flat back rather than an arched back should help. A longer and lower position (relative to the hybrid) should help achieve that. Don't fall into the trap...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-17, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,659
Posted By jaycb74

the hybrid has a compact crankset, not sure the...

the hybrid has a compact crankset, not sure the size but there really isn't any granny gear like my mountain bike. But my back can flare up on the mtn bike as well but its a good point b/c its when...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,659
Posted By jaycb74

Bike geometry for climbing question

I currently ride a 2012 hybrid Trek FX 7.5, has been a great bike for fitness over the years. My typical ride is 10-18 miles, 800-1500 ft of elevation gain (San Jose area) about 2-3 times per week. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-15, 04:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 426
Posted By jaycb74

Another request for buying for kid - 7 year old

My son turns 7 in Jan. and looking to get him a new bike for xmas or bday. He has a younger brother so the bike will get used so willing to shell out for a little quality. He is of average size so...
Forum: Southern California
09-04-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By jaycb74

thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Southern California
09-04-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By jaycb74

Carpinteria Vacation question

Heading down in October for a family vacation; should i bring a bike? Obvious answer seems "yes" but what should I bring? My beater for just tooling around town and beach and leave it a that? Or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,812
Posted By jaycb74

everyone I know that road rides is pretty "cool"...

everyone I know that road rides is pretty "cool" for the most part, really, probably b/c cycling just attracts certain type of people that I like, I'm one of them. i get riding in close groups but i...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-15, 01:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,812
Posted By jaycb74

Yeah, me too! If people don't use a camelback or...

Yeah, me too! If people don't use a camelback or mtn bike shoes, etc...b/c its "not cool" and they are serious (find that hard to believe), I'm assuming they never left high school. but lots of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,812
Posted By jaycb74

Damn, I wear my mtn biking shoes as well, this...

Damn, I wear my mtn biking shoes as well, this isn't going to look good (shoes, camelback and even baggy shorts on occasion) on my shiny new road bike! :(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,812
Posted By jaycb74

Camelback vs water bottles

As a former mtn biker who now basically just rode rides, I've taken my liking for wearing a camelback to the road. I like that the water hose is right there for me to sip at any time, I can carry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-15, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By jaycb74

So its hammer the first section, recover on...

So its hammer the first section, recover on second and then give it a go (higher tempo) on the 3rd then? All things being equal (which they never are)...

Thanks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By jaycb74

Great stuff...thanks and yes, the segments are...

Great stuff...thanks and yes, the segments are fairly equal in length. Most of my best times have been doing just as you described but my PR came from hitting the first section hard, resting on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-15, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By jaycb74

Climbing Strategy Question

Strava has been a great motivator for my fitness in trying to improve on climbing times. As I typically ride alone and not "racing" a friend to the top, I'm always looking for ways to shave a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-15, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 977
Posted By jaycb74

Yes, "silly" and the word I used to start my...

Yes, "silly" and the word I used to start my thread. I got it and kinda knew that but was just looking for verification...thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 977
Posted By jaycb74

I guess so in the future I have a better idea of...

I guess so in the future I have a better idea of what is appropriate? I think the answer is just do your ride and if that means you want to pass someone and power up to the top , have at it...who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 977
Posted By jaycb74

Etiquette Question

SILLY one... On a ride yesterday. guy passes me on slight incline that leads to a very small climb, we exchange pleasantries...great day out, nice, cya, leaves me... hit the climb and I'm starting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-15, 04:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,447
Posted By jaycb74

Yeah, I think my LBS would work with me, it would...

Yeah, I think my LBS would work with me, it would be the 3rd bike I bought from them but like someone else said, I'd be handing over my wallet after already purchasing a 2k bike, a bit hard to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,447
Posted By jaycb74

I have no idea what Mt. Lemmon looks like but I...

I have no idea what Mt. Lemmon looks like but I can assure you that for a 44 year old, 6'3 195 lbs to be exact, Hicks is no joke...you don't make it up without being in tip top shape. So it isn't a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-15, 04:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,447
Posted By jaycb74

Road bike gearing for climbing question

So I've been looking at the Trek 7.7, Specialized Carbon Sirrus and now some road bikes as well. My current 7.5fx has 50/34 with 9 speed 11-34 which I can basically use to get up anything here in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-07-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,922
Posted By jaycb74

I actually prefer not to go with disc brakes; i...

I actually prefer not to go with disc brakes; i ride in sunny CA and have limited mechanical experience/time so don't want to deal with disc brakes. the regular ones I can swap out whenever I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-05-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,922
Posted By jaycb74

Thanks everyone for the info; for my purposes it...

Thanks everyone for the info; for my purposes it seems the 7.7fx or Specialized Sirrus is probably about right; now if I could just find a 7.7 to test ride!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-03-15, 09:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,922
Posted By jaycb74

Recommendations for a higher end flat bar road bike (hybrid)?

Hi, I've been riding the Trek 7.5 for about 3 years now, great bike, really enjoyed it but beating the crap out of it and things now constantly having to be fixed. I ride quite a bit (for me), 2-3...
Forum: Northern California
09-08-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,357
Posted By jaycb74

Yeah, 2 weekends ago as I got to the top, I was...

Yeah, 2 weekends ago as I got to the top, I was told "you are trespassing"...I waved, said "thanks" and on my way. The damage to gate thing was exactly what the one security guard told me when I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,981
Posted By jaycb74

Thanks for the your views on the Click'r pedals. ...

Thanks for the your views on the Click'r pedals. I'm really on the fence about taking this step so this has been a great thread for me. As I said, i've been clipless before, never really liked it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,981
Posted By jaycb74

Can you tell me with the Shimano Click'r pedals,...

Can you tell me with the Shimano Click'r pedals, can you ride the platform side comfortably/efficiently with your clip in shoes? I ask this b/c I would to go clipless again but most of my rides...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-14, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,781
Posted By jaycb74

Thanks all, this I think gets me to the 7.7 vs...

Thanks all, this I think gets me to the 7.7 vs just going with the road bike. I will probably have to get rid of the 7.5, wife will only allow so many bikes in the garage and I already have a mtn...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-14, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,781
Posted By jaycb74

Trek 7.7 vs Giant RX Composite vs should i just get a road bike?

first, thank for any advice here. Brief background...mountain biker previously, never have owned a road bike, major accident 3 years ago made me give it up pretty much. 2 years ago purchased a Trek...
Forum: Northern California
04-30-14, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 952
Posted By jaycb74

Thanks everyone, very helpful. Your point about...

Thanks everyone, very helpful. Your point about the decent is something I really didn't consider and I'm not a comfortable downhiller these days so definitely something to keep in mind. Mtn. bike...
Forum: Northern California
04-29-14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 952
Posted By jaycb74

Mt Hamilton TOC question - pulling my kid?

I've never climbed Mt. Hamilton, looking at Stava, lower half doesn't seem too steep yet is rated a Cat 3 climb? Strava Segment | Mt. Hamilton 2nd/Middle Climb (start at Grant Ranch)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-13, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,023
Posted By jaycb74

I like this idea... a little pre-ride "how do I...

I like this idea... a little pre-ride "how do I think I feel today", how I "thought" I felt during the ride and then what the times actually tell. See if any patterns emerge.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-13, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,023
Posted By jaycb74

I do think the cold weather makes an impact, at...

I do think the cold weather makes an impact, at least for me, feel like i can't take in as much air (minor asthma). Warm day yesterday, went out with friend, set 3 PR on 3 climbs...go figure? I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-13, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,023
Posted By jaycb74

Really? in all seriousness, its just been a...

Really? in all seriousness, its just been a mental block for more then a month? I've gone out feeling really good on some days, only to crash in the climbs. I do agree there is definitely a mental...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-13, 03:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,023
Posted By jaycb74

Now how did that happen?

so I've really been suffering when climbing (San Jose area) for the past month. Rides that I normally can have a go at, I've just been suffering thru or haveng to just put it in the lowest gear and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,790
Posted By jaycb74

wow, you rode it up Mt. Diabloe on it?!?! ...

wow, you rode it up Mt. Diabloe on it?!?! Ok...your giving me some inspiration. I've done some 1k climbs on it here in SJ but avoiding the steep stuff. I'm actually skeptical on how much more I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-12, 10:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,932
Posted By jaycb74

Well I just bought one about a month ago and...

Well I just bought one about a month ago and you'll see my thread about the gears for climbing. Outside of the gearing issue (which is only an issue for me b/c of the type of riding I want to do on...
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