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Forum: Southern California
07-23-23, 01:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By bikeme

Definitely! It appears that they are using the...

Definitely! It appears that they are using the old bike lane as a temporary construction access road as they widen or whatever they're doing to LCR.
Forum: Southern California
07-22-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By bikeme

7/21/23 Laguna Canyon Road Bike Lane Alert!

As you're heading south on 133 past the 73, do not be tempted to ride on the right side of the concrete k-rail!!! Stay in the bike lane you've been riding for the last 4 miles. The right side is open...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 519
Posted By bikeme

the adhesive is just to keep in in place to make...

the adhesive is just to keep in in place to make it easier fixing the flat. It's a pain to hold a piece of old tire or Gu wrapper in place (and yes, I've used Tyvek too) while reassembling everything.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 519
Posted By bikeme

Thanks. I failed to mention the ones I was given...

Thanks. I failed to mention the ones I was given were round black plastic and fabric-looking.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 519
Posted By bikeme

Self-adhesive tire boots?

These stick to the inside of the tire to keep the tube from pushing through--they are not patches for tubes. I was given a couple to use on a ride but didn't catch the name of the product. I know...
Forum: Southern California
12-05-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By bikeme

I'm not 100% sure but that guy is definitely in...

I'm not 100% sure but that guy is definitely in the same genre. I don't recall a mullet but I he did have a helmet on.
Forum: Southern California
11-20-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By bikeme

he was not in our group—he took an opportunity to...

he was not in our group—he took an opportunity to get a draft when we had slowed. I told him it’s not cool to do that as well as what he should’ve done. His reply was “what?” A few around him gave...
Forum: Southern California
11-20-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By bikeme

Spitting and Snotting Etiquette

If you need to expel, please pull far off to the side or drop off the back of the group before discharging your mucus!

On my group ride yesterday, some fat wannabe in a red Cofidis kit slid into...
Forum: Southern California
10-23-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By bikeme

Malibu Parking?

I want to do a midweek out and back ride on PCH from Malibu heading to Oxnard. Where's a good place to park in Malibu? I've heard from Malibu north is a great stretch of PCH to ride.
Forum: Southern California
10-04-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,638
Posted By bikeme

I don't have a base pass, so I use the 5. It's...

I don't have a base pass, so I use the 5. It's not bad at all--the shoulder is pretty wide and the road surface is better than in Pendleton. You don't have to deal with stressed out Marine wives...
Forum: Southern California
10-04-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,638
Posted By bikeme

Thank you! I forgot to put Metrolink too.

Thank you! I forgot to put Metrolink too.
Forum: Southern California
09-29-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,409
Posted By bikeme

They were moving along with this project 4-5...

They were moving along with this project 4-5 years ago but suddenly stopped (before covid). Bad time to start, given home interest rates. Anyway, we like hiking and mountain biking the north side of...
Forum: Southern California
09-29-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,638
Posted By bikeme

Amtrak down south of Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo!

If you were planning a one-way ride to O-side, Carlsbad, SD and taking the train or metro link back, there's no Amtrak service until further notice:

Dear Rider,

Unfortunately, continued...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By bikeme

Thanks for the chart!! I was asking about the...

Thanks for the chart!! I was asking about the RT-MT800 as it was marked compatible on an online store. I see is is compatible on the chart as well even though a "mtb" rotor. It looks like Shimano has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By bikeme

Shimano brake rotor compatibility?

I have a 2022 Trek Emonda with SM-RT800-S rotors (the closed face style). Apparently, they are either out of stock or no longer made? What is the direct replacement? I found Shimano XT/Ultegra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By bikeme

Ah, yes, you're correct--I must've been being...

Ah, yes, you're correct--I must've been being tired when reading the post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By bikeme

Isn't the pin supposed to be on the other side?...

Isn't the pin supposed to be on the other side? Like you installed the ring flopped? But the graphics look like they should be the way to installed it. Hmmmm?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By bikeme

Is that smoother shifting on the FD or RD or both...

Is that smoother shifting on the FD or RD or both using the 9 speed chain?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-22, 02:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 950
Posted By bikeme

Crankbrothers 7 (as well as model above it). Why...

Crankbrothers 7 (as well as model above it). Why do you need a toe cage with the pins? unless you're wearing leather soled dress shoes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-22, 02:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 893
Posted By bikeme

PNW's are awesome! Great customer service, posts...

PNW's are awesome! Great customer service, posts work well, good price. I know yours is external but the internal ones are a cinch. they have great installation videos.
Forum: Southern California
09-08-22, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By bikeme

Once I'm into Corona from OC via Green River, I...

Once I'm into Corona from OC via Green River, I take a left onto Palisades, then a left onto Serfas Club. Go north on SC, it becomes Auto Center Drive then becomes Railroad St. Railroad runs east to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By bikeme

It's good it snapped while working on it as it...

It's good it snapped while working on it as it was fatigued and could've snapped during a ride with you losing your pads. I've used a cut-off bobby pin or section of a large size paper clip in a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-22, 11:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,664
Posted By bikeme

You probably haven't damaged the chain yet. I...

You probably haven't damaged the chain yet. I went thru a similar thing on my mtb with SRAM--chain wasn't worn to the .5mm gauge so I just switched the cassette which was worn only in certain gears....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-22, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By bikeme

Crankset/Cassette Compatibility?

Will an Ultegra 53-39T, 11 spd crank work with a Shimano 8-spd cassette? We're keeping the same Shimano FD. My friend's bike has an off-name cheap square-drive crankset and BB that's being replaced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By bikeme

Truckerco for aftermarket pads—great price, work...

Truckerco for aftermarket pads—great price, work awesome. Have used them on road and mtb. No fins though, doesn’t seem to be an issue. I like their semi-metallic version. They have sintered but the...
Forum: Southern California
08-07-22, 01:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By bikeme

ooga-booga Thanks for the great info and map!

ooga-booga Thanks for the great info and map!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-05-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,031
Posted By bikeme

The speculation offered here is amazing....

The speculation offered here is amazing. Obviously you're in the ballpark to at least ride the bike but that's it. If one rides a poorly fitted bike long enough, the body will adapt to it. You may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,360
Posted By bikeme

Almost touching is way too close. I was misled by...

Almost touching is way too close. I was misled by Shimano instructions of having it very close for years. I've found that 5mm between the largest cog's and pulley's teeth is great. Yields plenty of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By bikeme

You might have a fray in the cable that's hanging...

You might have a fray in the cable that's hanging up inside the housing or lever--new housing and cable is only $15-20.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 348
Posted By bikeme

Note, some Shimano levers need the little bleed...

Note, some Shimano levers need the little bleed cup extender/adapter that allows the standard/mtb cup to fit said levers. The newer bleed kits might include one--I have an old one so had to buy the...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By bikeme

PV from South Bay?

I've never ridden there but put together this loop: https://www.strava.com/routes/2990731129692545352

Any thoughts of my street choices? I added in a few side diversions off Palos Verde Drive to...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,192
Posted By bikeme

Now reading this, I was also considering PV in...

Now reading this, I was also considering PV in the back of my mind--I've always wanted to ride there (never have) and riding there will get me back to OC earlier and avoid traffic across LA. FYI, I'm...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By bikeme

Super info!! Thank you. I was looking at google...

Super info!! Thank you. I was looking at google maps and yes, I see that most climbs folks talk about/do are north of where I was proposing. I've driven from Oxnard south to Sunset Blvd. awhile back...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-22, 02:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By bikeme

PCH in Malibu area?

I'm going to be on the West Side next week and am planning to do a ride starting near Will Rogers State beach north on PCH 20-25 miles or so then turn around and ride back to Will Rogers. If I decide...
Forum: Southern California
08-04-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By bikeme

Thanks! All gates were open when we went. I could...

Thanks! All gates were open when we went. I could tell some work had been done at several points along the route but didn't think much of it.
Forum: Southern California
07-25-22, 12:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,389
Posted By bikeme

The Pacific Surfliner I took in June from Anaheim...

The Pacific Surfliner I took in June from Anaheim to Union Station had room for 6 bikes in-car. While there were seats by the bike area, they were already taken by non-bike passengers. I locked my...
Forum: Southern California
07-25-22, 12:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By bikeme

Hi all, thanks for the info on Mt. Baldy Road. I...

Hi all, thanks for the info on Mt. Baldy Road. I ended up climbing and descending via GMR/GRR (which I had done on my one and only ride to baldy 2 years ago) and it was fabulous. Traffic was...
Forum: Southern California
07-22-22, 01:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By bikeme

GMR/GRR vs Mt. Baldy Road

I've climbed and descend GMR/GRR before. How is Mt. Baldy Road to climb and descend? I see it's straighter, steeper and shorter than GMR/GRR. I was thinking of making a loop up GMR/GRR then down MBR...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-22, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 641
Posted By bikeme

This is exactly how to do it on tough rims/tires!...

This is exactly how to do it on tough rims/tires! I have a Santa Cruz Reserve wheel that is offset on one side. Combine that with a floppy sidewalled tire and it is a pain to get the bead to seat. My...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,427
Posted By bikeme

I’m 61 and a Cat 1 mtb racer. I’m doing what...

I’m 61 and a Cat 1 mtb racer. I’m doing what you’re doing on rest days—“active recovery” which to me is light walks or hikes with my wife, something to stay active. I like walks or hikes as they are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-22, 02:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Posted By bikeme

That's not what the Trek rep told me--he said...

That's not what the Trek rep told me--he said "follow the instructions and install the plate"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-22, 02:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Posted By bikeme

A bike industry friend told me about the need for...

A bike industry friend told me about the need for the support bolt and its plate to properly support the front derailleur because of the torque the FD puts out under a shift. My new Emonda did not...
Forum: Southern California
05-27-22, 01:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,969
Posted By bikeme

Bummer about not going uphill--that was a...

Bummer about not going uphill--that was a favorite hill sprint for my group back in the day. I haven't detoured off PCH in years, so I didn't know about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-22, 02:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,289
Posted By bikeme

Look into a pro bike fit. Besides that,...

Look into a pro bike fit. Besides that, lunge-type hip flexor stretches. But first the bike fit--research the fitter--did he or she just watch a few youtube videos and put up a website? Or is the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-22, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By bikeme

ODI Rogue are a tad larger diameter than most.

ODI Rogue are a tad larger diameter than most.
Forum: Southern California
05-24-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,188
Posted By bikeme

Uh oh! I had no idea I had to pack the bike!!...

Uh oh! I had no idea I had to pack the bike!! I'll call them to get squared away. As for the two trains--I catch the Surfliner in OC and then transfer to the Coast Starlight in LA. The bike was...
Forum: Southern California
05-23-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,188
Posted By bikeme

Bike safe on Amtrak?

I'm heading to Monterey from OC and I'm not sure where my bike will be stored for transport (in-car near an entry/exit--like Metrolink, or in a baggage car or area?) Am I safe to leave my packs on...
Forum: Touring
03-30-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By bikeme

Lightweight casual shoes?

I'm looking for something in a casual style that goes with shorts or pants just to wear out to a meal or to walk around the town (not for actual riding). I'll be in the central CA coast in June, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-22, 02:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 670
Posted By bikeme

In my Park Tool chain scrubber, I use full...

In my Park Tool chain scrubber, I use full strength Simple Green or Zep 505 Fast Degreaser (which I think works much better than SG). For the frame and grimy gears, etc. I use SG's Bike Cleaner but...
Forum: Southern California
03-10-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,355
Posted By bikeme

OC-SD Amtrak/Metrolink closure

Hi all, I got this in my email from Metrolink but it affects Amtrak as well. If you are planning a oneway ride to SD or OC, you might have to alter plans...

"...on Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13...
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