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Forum: Northern California
08-22-07, 09:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,695
Posted By waterboy

Mine is taken during a flood about 4 years ago....

Mine is taken during a flood about 4 years ago. The local MUP was under about 5-12" of water. Since my other passion is racing sailboats- it seemed the perfect opportunity to take the beater out and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By waterboy

On Golden Blond

On Golden Blond
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 729
Posted By waterboy

Shaving Cream. Wipe on , wipe off. I was...

Shaving Cream. Wipe on , wipe off. I was skeptical when I friend of mine told me- but she was right.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-07, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By waterboy

We have all been there- don't beat yourself up...

We have all been there- don't beat yourself up too much- just try to make some adjustments to your routine.

A couple thoughts. Try to simplify your plan, i.e do you really need to computer,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,605
Posted By waterboy

Why are so many posters here so fricking narrow...

Why are so many posters here so fricking narrow minded about such things? Bento boxes make sense if you want easy access to stuff. I went over the top on my MTB and broke my shoulder blade a few...
Forum: Northern California
08-04-07, 10:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,606
Posted By waterboy

Agree with OP- a 12 for sure!! We started a...

Agree with OP- a 12 for sure!!

We started a little late, but our group of seven laughed and enjoyed every mile. Marin Cycling Club sest a high bar for rest stop food - outstanding support...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-07, 09:52 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,869
Posted By waterboy

I have one of those Polar 720s, but don't hardly...

I have one of those Polar 720s, but don't hardly use it anymore. Stats get in the way of enjoying the ride for me. I have no clue how many miles, hours, elevation, total watts or any of that. Only...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-07, 10:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,618
Posted By waterboy

Its not a belly- its a Molson muscle! Essential...

Its not a belly- its a Molson muscle! Essential for fast descents. Of course on the climbs- not so much.....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,355
Posted By waterboy

Great report- it is a great ride. I am thankful...

Great report- it is a great ride. I am thankful every day I live at the base ,and can enjoy both the paved and unpaved rides to the top.

OK, for your next assault on TAM from the City you gotta...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-07, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By waterboy

uh- numbnuts? Seriously though, not sure if...

uh- numbnuts?

Seriously though, not sure if there is any advantage other than finding the correct angle that makes it most comfortable for you to ride. I think you may find that very small changes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By waterboy

Don't do it, it will burst into flames on the...

Don't do it, it will burst into flames on the first descent, and they will say all be saying "rectum?- damn near killed um!"

man I get tired of the carbonophobes.....

Seriously, if you like the...
Forum: Northern California
07-17-07, 07:58 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,230
Posted By waterboy

We have a good group from our Sunday ride going-...

We have a good group from our Sunday ride going- hoping for a dozen or more. gotta love a Century I can ride to from my house.....

All of the routes are good. The stock 100 mile is a good mix of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-07, 07:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,647
Posted By waterboy

Was my first time. I was not well enough...

Was my first time. I was not well enough prepared. I ate and drank plenty, but simply ran out of gas at Turtle Rock on the way to Carson. Still it was the most climbing and the most hours I have ever...
Forum: Northern California
05-24-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 904
Posted By waterboy

What chapped my hide was that they only spoke...

What chapped my hide was that they only spoke with one cyclist- a messenger. I am sorry, but messengers are not representative of all cyclists. Unfortunately messengers are often the worst form of...
Forum: Northern California
05-06-07, 07:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,270
Posted By waterboy

What a great ride that was yesterday. Perfect...

What a great ride that was yesterday. Perfect weather, great support. Tailwind for the last 30 miles. I had not done the WCC before, but will be sure to do it again next year. We did the 100m this...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,979
Posted By waterboy

- wet roads will add some drag. Or just as...

- wet roads will add some drag.

Or just as likely we ride more cautiously on wet roads, lower avg speed.

see avatar
Forum: Commuting
01-21-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,645
Posted By waterboy

If N equals he number of flats you will get on...

If N equals he number of flats you will get on any given day. N minus 1 will be the total number of patches you will have in your seat bag.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-07, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By waterboy

I have also heard of research into adding some...

I have also heard of research into adding some type of mechanical device to a sailing ship that would allow it to self propel without any wind. Though this seems to a mere rumor at this point. I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-07, 09:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,482
Posted By waterboy

Is that a Brooks?

Is that a Brooks?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-07, 11:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,498
Posted By waterboy

Removal by the owner, pre-empts removal by a...

Removal by the owner, pre-empts removal by a thief.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,982
Posted By waterboy

Thats is what is printed on my jersey. i won it...

Thats is what is printed on my jersey. i won it at a donut eating contest. I better not see anyone else wearing one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,498
Posted By waterboy

For commuters, quick release allows easy removal...

For commuters, quick release allows easy removal of the saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-07, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 896
Posted By waterboy

Been riding on Protons as commuter/weekend wheels...

Been riding on Protons as commuter/weekend wheels for over two years. I am 210lbs- so they have been stressed and I have had no issues. I like them better than my Bontragers that came with my bike...
Forum: Northern California
01-07-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,562
Posted By waterboy

Marin

Marin
Forum: Commuting
01-06-07, 06:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,899
Posted By waterboy

Through abuse, neglect, and no fault of the pump...

Through abuse, neglect, and no fault of the pump I broke the foot peg on my road morph. Topeak replaced for no charge. Great pump, great service.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-07, 03:17 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,982
Posted By waterboy

To show proper respect for the OP, if not the...

To show proper respect for the OP, if not the jerseys themselves I shall commit to ride topless from this day forward

This ain't not gonna be good for anyone......
Forum: Commuting
01-05-07, 10:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,817
Posted By waterboy

Sometimes I just think about the alternative as...

Sometimes I just think about the alternative as my motivation on the days when i may not be so gung-ho. I just ask myself, how will I feel sitting on the bus next to the person who smokes a pack of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,221
Posted By waterboy

Cat 1 field sobriety test

Cat 1 field sobriety test
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-07, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,417
Posted By waterboy

Rear hub slipping- help

Commuting home yesterday I had a recurring issue where when I applied heavy force, such as climbing out of the saddle, my rear hub would skip. As the ride progressed it took less and less pressure to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-07, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,046
Posted By waterboy

Snow? In Florida? But a good point about...

Snow? In Florida?

But a good point about having the MTB as a backup and alternate. I also find I use my MTB as more a gofer around town bike, and my road bike for commute and weekend rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-06, 02:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,285
Posted By waterboy

Weak rant. Be less concerned what what...

Weak rant.

Be less concerned what what people call their own bike and more concernred about what they call your bike, or even you.

:)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-06, 09:25 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,176
Posted By waterboy

L&M Arc LiION Ultra, Race Blade Fenders and some...

L&M Arc LiION Ultra, Race Blade Fenders and some stocking stuffers: socks, bar tape, bar end blinkies.

Couldn't wait on the L&M. Been using it for the past two weeks- wonderful light. Actually...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-06, 08:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,286
Posted By waterboy

In the words of Kyle from SouthPark "You...

In the words of Kyle from SouthPark "You B@st@rds!"

I didn't even say when my last flat happened. I warned of the laws of realistic probability. And even without directly tempting fate, I fell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 323
Posted By waterboy

Search Tool works!- THanks.

Odd post, but I wanted to let someone, everyone, or maybe just the site administrators know that the search tool works. I was looking for some feedback on bar tape types, costs, inserts etc. With a...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-06, 09:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 986
Posted By waterboy

Without sounding like too much of a Topeak...

Without sounding like too much of a Topeak booster, what you refer to above is one of my reasons for really liking this pump. I am a total klutz, and have broken stems with standard frame pumps. The...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-06, 09:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 986
Posted By waterboy

If its a hybrid, not sure of tire size, you may...

If its a hybrid, not sure of tire size, you may end up going through a lot of CO2 to get full pressure (bigger tire - more volume). Personally, I have never seen the real need for CO2 unless you are...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-06, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By waterboy

When (ok IF) I start to look good on a bike then...

When (ok IF) I start to look good on a bike then I might start worrying about how my bike looks :o
Forum: Commuting
12-17-06, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By waterboy

Race Blade Fenders- any good?

Commuting in the SF bay area we don't have to deal with rain that often. In fact, call me a wuss, but I typically don't commute in the rain. Not that I mind the water so much, but I the additional...
Forum: Commuting
12-17-06, 07:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,286
Posted By waterboy

When it comes to flats I have a strict "don't ask...

When it comes to flats I have a strict "don't ask don't tell" policy. Answering this post will almost guarantee a flat tomorrow on the way in.

There are laws of physics and there are laws of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-06, 08:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,682
Posted By waterboy

I think a 1000 feet per 10 miles is "hilly". I...

I think a 1000 feet per 10 miles is "hilly". I find I hit my limits around that ratio. I can go 60-80-100 miles with few problems if we are talking 500' per 10 miles. But certainly for me 1000' per...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-06, 09:59 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 8,361
Posted By waterboy

I don't like riding on someone else's time...

I don't like riding on someone else's time schedule

As a rec rider I come and go as I please.

To race I need to be at a specific place at a specific time, and are required to ride a specific...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-06, 10:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,743
Posted By waterboy

Nother fan of the Light & Motion ARC LiION. It is...

Nother fan of the Light & Motion ARC LiION. It is well put together. In making the decision to buy I talked a fair bit with my LBS guy. They sell L&M, Niterider and few other brands. He said hands...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-06, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 900
Posted By waterboy

30 miles rt, four days a week here. I typically...

30 miles rt, four days a week here. I typically take either Tuesday (if a long ride taken on the weekend) or THursdays off. I find the one day break makes a difference both in my legs, and in my...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-06, 08:29 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,411
Posted By waterboy

I am always surprised at the number of folks I...

I am always surprised at the number of folks I see early in the AM or after sunset with no lighting. And you are right, many don't even where light colored or reflective clothing. I see the same with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-06, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,031
Posted By waterboy

Uhh, if I have blowout, and I use DT for the boot...

Uhh, if I have blowout, and I use DT for the boot it's just to get home. The tire gets replaced, the DT gets tossed.

FYI on the Tyvek and the DT options; don't count on the stuff really sticking...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,486
Posted By waterboy

Like others I have commuted for a long number of...

Like others I have commuted for a long number of years. And like you I roller coaster on my desire from time to time. Taking time off is good. Doing other types of riding is good. sometimes a ride...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-06, 04:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By waterboy

And remember- next time , it goes in the front.

And remember- next time , it goes in the front.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-06, 08:22 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 13,349
Posted By waterboy

Its a bummer to watch anyone impload like that....

Its a bummer to watch anyone impload like that. Reminds me of Chickenman's cave in at the last ITT in 2005. It was just hard to watch and more so knowing how hard these guys prepare, and how much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-06, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By waterboy

I just always assumed he used his porn name by...

I just always assumed he used his porn name by mistake when he applied for the job at WADDA. I'm pretty sure he thought they did something other than drug control....
Forum: Commuting
06-13-06, 08:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,234
Posted By waterboy

I grew up in the Northwest; Olympia for my...

I grew up in the Northwest; Olympia for my childhood, then lived in Seattle for 12+ years. I moved to SF in the mid 80's and frankly, I think the SF area has it all. I now live in Marin, and commute...
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