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Forum: Recumbent
04-20-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,934
Posted By markw

How tall are you? What's your X-Seam? I would...

How tall are you? What's your X-Seam? I would only go with a Giro 20 if you were short and couldn't put your feet down with the 26/650c bikes. You will also notice a huge difference in seating...
Forum: Recumbent
04-20-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,183
Posted By markw

I use the Brain Box and I find that it lets me...

I use the Brain Box and I find that it lets me pack way more crap than I should be carrying. :) With Bacchetta the dual 26/650c bikes are going to be more aerodynamic. The Giro 20 was aimed more...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-15-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By markw

If you have a roof rack, get some wheel forks and...

If you have a roof rack, get some wheel forks and store them on top. Also, keep them from spinning when they're up there. Definately if you have a support vehicle, bring spare parts. :)
Forum: Southern California
04-15-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By markw

There's a track at Cactus Park in Lakeside. ...

There's a track at Cactus Park in Lakeside. There's also a skatepark in Santee.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-09-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By markw

The problem with the 508 is that it's become too...

The problem with the 508 is that it's become too popular. It's a race, and there were people sleeping before Townes Pass last year, treating it like a Brevet or something. They have to limit the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-09-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,543
Posted By markw

Distance touring, or distance go fast/racing? Go...

Distance touring, or distance go fast/racing? Go fast/racing I don't think you can touch a performance Bacchetta like an Aero, or Corsa. Last couple centuries I've done, my legs were the _only_...
Forum: Southern California
03-25-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 8,596
Posted By markw

No, it doesn't make you more of a man. It can...

No, it doesn't make you more of a man. It can save your life. There have been two recent cases down here where it was used in self defense, and both were acquitted. I don't own a gun, but I also...
Forum: Southern California
03-25-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 8,596
Posted By markw

He'd be great on the climbs though. :)

He'd be great on the climbs though. :)
Forum: Southern California
03-25-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 8,596
Posted By markw

It's not killing someone over an ipod, it's...

It's not killing someone over an ipod, it's defending your life. Agreed, killing over an ipod is dumb, but staying alive when you're being attacked isn't. He could've been killed, law enforcement...
Forum: Recumbent
03-16-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By markw

Sell some, raise your budget, and get a Bacchetta...

Sell some, raise your budget, and get a Bacchetta Corsa, or a dual 26" Giro with the Euromesh seat. IMHO the best bang for the buck recumbents out there. 25lbs or less depending on model. You can...
Forum: Southern California
11-11-07, 10:49 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,332
Posted By markw

This is where a mirror comes in handy. :) ...

This is where a mirror comes in handy. :) Wobble a little bit before they get to you a few times, they'll give you more room. :) Otherwise, show them an elbow.
Forum: Southern California
11-08-07, 11:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,456
Posted By markw

I built up a $139 leader frame for my daughter,...

I built up a $139 leader frame for my daughter, nice frame, went with their fork and a bunch of swap meet parts. She's running a mix of 105/ultegra 53cm and it weighs in at 18lbs.
Forum: Touring
11-02-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,242
Posted By markw

Is this the right size frame for you? I'm asking...

Is this the right size frame for you? I'm asking because usually everthing is proportional, and if you're feet are big enough for toe overlap to be an issue, then you might be too tall for the frame...
Forum: Southern California
11-02-07, 07:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,456
Posted By markw

Look for something used on craigslist, sdreader,...

Look for something used on craigslist, sdreader, etc... If you're going to ride it at school, it needs to be beyond fugly so that you still have it after the 1st day. :) You'll get much more...
Forum: Southern California
10-26-07, 12:03 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,563
Posted By markw

Here's my buddies neighborhood off of Via Rancho...

Here's my buddies neighborhood off of Via Rancho Parkway and Via Loma Vista. Some really nice places up there. One of his neighbors was the first to build there in 1972 and had 21 classic cars pre...
Forum: Southern California
10-25-07, 05:38 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,563
Posted By markw

Or she's like mine and knows that the bicycles...

Or she's like mine and knows that the bicycles exceed the value of everything else in the whole house. :)
Pictures, papers, bikes. RV was hooked up with the jeep in tow, and minivan was loaded...
Forum: Southern California
10-22-07, 03:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,108
Posted By markw

We're keeping an eye out. Have all the bikes...

We're keeping an eye out. Have all the bikes loaded. :) I'm up against the south side of the hills which are south of Sycamore Canyon. They've evacuated Wildcat canyon down to Willow which is...
Forum: Touring
10-18-07, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By markw

Flew last year on Southwest, bike was free. ...

Flew last year on Southwest, bike was free. They allow 3 checked bags. 1 box was seat/bars/wheels, and a skibag held the frame. :) No extra charge. Check the carrier, but more and more...
Forum: Southern California
10-13-07, 09:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,842
Posted By markw

Ever consider Campy?? Shimano Brifters can't be...

Ever consider Campy?? Shimano Brifters can't be rebuilt if they die. (I killed the set of DA's on my Paramount). You can still run shimano cassettes, but get better shifting of Campy. Since you...
Forum: Southern California
10-13-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,842
Posted By markw

Notice the smileys on my post..... Ever try...

Notice the smileys on my post..... Ever try keeping with a bent downhill? :)
Forum: Recumbent
10-13-07, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By markw

Climbing is about power to weight. You'll want...

Climbing is about power to weight. You'll want something light. I'd look at the Bacchetta Corsa or Aero's.
They climb exceptionally well. MW had the 4th fastest time on the Townes Pass leg of...
Forum: Southern California
10-13-07, 01:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,842
Posted By markw

Man, you're looking at the wrong bikes if you...

Man, you're looking at the wrong bikes if you want to coast down a hill fast. :) It's fun passing Tandems on descents, but you won't do it on a DF. :)
Forum: Southern California
10-13-07, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By markw

If you're just a rec rider with the occasional...

If you're just a rec rider with the occasional time trial, and brevet, try BentUp Cycles in Encino on Balboa. You shouldn't have any pain (other than your legs) when you're riding a bike.
Forum: Southern California
10-12-07, 08:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,842
Posted By markw

What size you ride? I've got a really nice 59cm...

What size you ride? I've got a really nice 59cm 9spd DA Paramount that's collecting dust. :)
Forum: Southern California
10-09-07, 04:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,619
Posted By markw

Jim who was on the bike told me before his pull...

Jim who was on the bike told me before his pull to skip that running crap. :) So I was emphasizing the stand still and hold the bottle by the nipple technique. Have to keep the riders spirits up....
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 10:32 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,458
Posted By markw

I was climbing the 52 once and saw a wrench up...

I was climbing the 52 once and saw a wrench up ahead. Swore I wouldn't stop unless it was a Snap-On, so now I have 1 snap-on wrench in my tool box. :) Go figure.
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By markw

It's a timed event, self supported. I'm guessing...

It's a timed event, self supported. I'm guessing a time station at the far end and one at the start/finish. You get credit for it and your name listed somewhere, plus a medal if you opt for it. :)...
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By markw

Not sure, write it up and give it to him Saturday...

Not sure, write it up and give it to him Saturday Morning, you are going right?
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 08:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,325
Posted By markw

We refer to it as Aero Belly on the recumbent. :)

We refer to it as Aero Belly on the recumbent. :)
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 08:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,619
Posted By markw

Yeah, Jim was the guy on the road that passed...

Yeah, Jim was the guy on the road that passed George. He went out too hard, and got into a deficit also. He somewhat recovered, but Michael was blazing on his pulls, so Jim didn't get the recovery...
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By markw

Mike's changing it up a little bit. It will...

Mike's changing it up a little bit. It will probably be similar, but he wants to drop Reche Road as there have been too many bike/car incidents. I'm sure he'll take suggestions on improving the...
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,041
Posted By markw

What a race. If you ever get a chance to crew...

What a race. If you ever get a chance to crew for one of these, do so. We finished at 2:31 yesterday afternoon for a 29:31 total time. 1st in 2 man recumbent, 5th 2 man, and 8th fastest overall....
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 02:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,619
Posted By markw

I'm surprised George didn't have 2 bikes geared...

I'm surprised George didn't have 2 bikes geared differently, one for climbs and one for flats/descents.
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By markw

200K Brevet

San Diego has a 200K Brevet next week. Got to check my daughters game schedule, but I'm thinking I'll do this one.

http://sandiegorandonneurs.com/brevets.html
Forum: Southern California
10-08-07, 01:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,619
Posted By markw

Just watching him struggle up the climb to...

Just watching him struggle up the climb to Johannesburg made me grimace. I can't imagine Townes Pass on a fixie. Now you know why they invented gears and deraileurs. :) Good job George!
Forum: Southern California
10-04-07, 09:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,041
Posted By markw

I'll be there, crewing for Jim Verheul and...

I'll be there, crewing for Jim Verheul and Michael Wolfe. Ron Smith is riding with another guy on his Bacchetta recumbent. I think there's like 3 solo recumbent racers and 3 or 4 recumbent teams...
Forum: Touring
10-01-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,781
Posted By markw

Ok, get the seat height dialed in. Get the set...

Ok, get the seat height dialed in. Get the set level. Then while you're on the hoods or in the drops, see if you can't see the front hub. It should be obscured by the handlebar. If it's behind...
Forum: Touring
10-01-07, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By markw

I'd do XT deraileurs, but that's me. I did campy...

I'd do XT deraileurs, but that's me. I did campy ergo 10spd brifters with 9spd XT.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-07, 01:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,787
Posted By markw

The guy that posted that holds the distance...

The guy that posted that holds the distance record for 24hours. 647 miles. He trains on a lowracer, and would probably do that stuff to roadies on a road bike too. :)
...
Forum: Touring
09-29-07, 11:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 611
Posted By markw

I did mine for about that. ...

I did mine for about that. Fleabay/craigslist/veldrome swap meet. His tour is in July, which is why I suggested start piecing it together now. Spread that 1200 over a few months, build it like...
Forum: Touring
09-29-07, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 611
Posted By markw

What type of gold plated LHT were you building? ...

What type of gold plated LHT were you building? If the tour is next July/August, order the LHT F/F and start piecing it. You can build it for way less than the cost of a new 520.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-07, 11:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,787
Posted By markw

Bingo... Good motor with an Aerodynamic body,...

Bingo... Good motor with an Aerodynamic body, watch them ride away. I'd fear the weight going uphill though. Climbing is a light bike/light persons game.

edit: -> Almost forgot, does he...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-07, 10:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,787
Posted By markw

Yeah, I remember that post. Too funny. Problem...

Yeah, I remember that post. Too funny. Problem is, you've got to be able to pass those guys and keep the hammer down for a few miles to make it stick, and hope they can't climb worth a damn if...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-07, 10:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,787
Posted By markw

Of all the cyclists on the road, it's usually the...

Of all the cyclists on the road, it's usually the roadies who are more into themselves than any other group. It really doesn't matter what a person rides, they're riding. However, the roadies that...
Forum: Southern California
09-29-07, 09:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,700
Posted By markw

Kelbaker going downhill. Or uphill, don't...

Kelbaker going downhill. Or uphill, don't remember. We'll be on it next Sunday though. :) FC508, yeah baby... (I'm doing SAG, not riding) btw.
Forum: Southern California
09-29-07, 09:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,699
Posted By markw

Man, I didn't even catch that. What's wrong...

Man, I didn't even catch that. What's wrong with east or north county? Too many hills for a city rider? :)
Forum: Southern California
09-29-07, 08:39 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,932
Posted By markw

That's where I got the ones on the Aero. Nice...

That's where I got the ones on the Aero. Nice cranks. It looks good, have you weighed it yet? It needs like 2lbs of chain. :) Check the Paramount link, should qualify as OCP, besides I think...
Forum: Southern California
09-29-07, 07:53 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,932
Posted By markw

Hehe, we're nit picking his new ride. What...

Hehe, we're nit picking his new ride. What floor does the stem stop at?? Why didn't you do carbon cranks??? What no 404's??? :)
Forum: Commuting
09-29-07, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 785
Posted By markw

Some people don't buy cars for fuel economy. ...

Some people don't buy cars for fuel economy. Some of us own Jeeps (http://www.wolfenet.org/gallery2/v/Jeep/bigbear/IMG_3981.JPG.html) for getting far into the wilderness where a car can't go. Or...
Forum: Southern California
09-29-07, 05:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,699
Posted By markw

If she's going to SDSU, don't rule out Santee. ...

If she's going to SDSU, don't rule out Santee. It's just over the hill, and the trolley line ends here. If you're looking for a place to live, don't want a long commute, I'd go north of the 8. ...
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