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Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By schiiism

+1, yoga is a good way to improve flexibility

+1, yoga is a good way to improve flexibility
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,349
Posted By schiiism

Congratulations on your new bikes! And how cool...

Congratulations on your new bikes! And how cool is it that you two got matching models? I did the same thing as your SO--originally looked for aluminum to save money, but ended up with the more...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By schiiism

I can't speak much for the CAAD10 having never...

I can't speak much for the CAAD10 having never ridden one, but I have an Orbea Diva (female version of the Orca). I absolutely LOVE it for its versatility and handling. It's light, responsive, and a...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,149
Posted By schiiism

Haha if only! Tour de Work? :P That mostly...

Haha if only! Tour de Work? :P

That mostly depends on how many blind turns and intersections you have along the way. I go through primarily businesses with parking lots and school zones, which are...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,149
Posted By schiiism

Mine is 12 which usually takes 45 minutes with...

Mine is 12 which usually takes 45 minutes with morning traffic. I wouldn't mind a few more miles, but anything that takes more than an hour is a little excessive. Anything under 30 minutes is not...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-14, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 988
Posted By schiiism

Do they stand up to being dropped on asphalt? I...

Do they stand up to being dropped on asphalt? I have cracked several lenses while off the bike because my helmet won't let me keep them on my head.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,451
Posted By schiiism

31.0 I was chased by a doberman once for ~2...

31.0

I was chased by a doberman once for ~2 miles. That's the last time I ever rode a beach cruiser.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-14, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,563
Posted By schiiism

She actually hired me part time on Saturdays to...

She actually hired me part time on Saturdays to help at the shop (which I’m super stoked about :D), so I’ll see her pretty often. I did speak with her about specific measurements I should look for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,816
Posted By schiiism

That depends on how much disposable income you...

That depends on how much disposable income you have :P
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,075
Posted By schiiism

Most roadies are more concerned about the bike's...

Most roadies are more concerned about the bike's weight than its ability to stand
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-14, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,563
Posted By schiiism

Thanks for the link, that explains the difference...

Thanks for the link, that explains the difference really well. My only question is concerning his point about the shallow reach allowing him to run a longer stem. Is that because the top angle...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-14, 02:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,563
Posted By schiiism

Stem Length and Ergo Handlebars

I just got professionally fitted to my new bike, and was told that I need a 115mm stem. I want to order my own parts but I'm having trouble finding my half size. I'm noticing that the threadless...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By schiiism

On the flip side, most vehicle manufacturers now...

On the flip side, most vehicle manufacturers now have wireless smartphone integration as a standard feature in their cars. Lexus also has a built-in lock from using the integrated GPS system if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 01:10 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 31,708
Posted By schiiism

Thanks! You're probably right, I was stretching...

Thanks! You're probably right, I was stretching it less than cork tape but it was probably still tighter than intended
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 11:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 31,708
Posted By schiiism

I was pretty disappointed with lizard skins, I...

I was pretty disappointed with lizard skins, I got the 2.5mm and the thin tacky top layer started peeling off the padding after the first 1000 miles
Forum: Commuting
07-02-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,097
Posted By schiiism

Somewhat similar.. I had a flat about a month ago...

Somewhat similar.. I had a flat about a month ago and was changing my tubes on the side of a long stretch of road with no parking. A guy walked up to me and asked if I needed a lift, which struck me...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,122
Posted By schiiism

Congratulations! I bet you're pretty happy after...

Congratulations! I bet you're pretty happy after considering it for so long. :)

I noticed you have a computer installed. Just a suggestion (not necessary at all), once you're comfortable on your...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,322
Posted By schiiism

+1, I have had badly fitted saddles that made me...

+1, I have had badly fitted saddles that made me sore, even though I ride ~100 miles a week. You can't adjust to a bad fit and it really does make a world of difference.

That being said, if these...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,031
Posted By schiiism

Before I decided on a higher end secondhand road...

Before I decided on a higher end secondhand road bike, I was visiting bike stores to test ride their mid range aluminum bikes. At one Performance, I saw an obese older woman being fitted to a $2800...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 12:05 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,031
Posted By schiiism

Not everyone falls the same, regardless of speed....

Not everyone falls the same, regardless of speed. I fell several times learning to clip in and did end up dinging my aluminum frame several times. It's cosmetic, but that's important to some people....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By schiiism

What sort of area do you live in? Some cities are...

What sort of area do you live in? Some cities are much more bike friendly than others. Regardless, many accidents are caused by the rider failing to signal his intent. Urban roads are safe as long as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,930
Posted By schiiism

I don't know if they make these for men, but I...

I don't know if they make these for men, but I wore these bibs with clips on the suspenders on my last century. Made peeing a lot faster because you don't have to take your jersey off, the straps...
Forum: Southern California Regional Rides and Events
06-30-14, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,817
Posted By schiiism

Nice! The first half was good, but I (and several...

Nice! The first half was good, but I (and several other people) missed a turn in Anaheim Hills and ended up going about 10 miles out of the way up a grade that must have been at least 15%. Because of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,479
Posted By schiiism

I appreciate all your help! It was around 75 that...

I appreciate all your help! It was around 75 that day and the car has a/c, so it wasn't the atmospheric temperature. I’m not entirely sure how it was seated. I bought this bike off Craigslist about...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,605
Posted By schiiism

I find the most pleasant passes to be "good...

I find the most pleasant passes to be "good morning" or "good afternoon." It's a courteous phrase that alerts them to your presence rather than making them confused and overtaken.

For experienced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-14, 08:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,479
Posted By schiiism

That's good to know! However the bike was...

That's good to know! However the bike was actually inside the car. It was in an SUV with the back seats down.

That being said, what degree of heat are we talking about? Should I deflate on days...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,479
Posted By schiiism

ZTR Alpha 340 18 count...

ZTR Alpha 340 18 count (http://www.notubes.com/-ZTR-Alpha-340-18-Hole-Black-P533.aspx)

Bontrager R3 Tubeless (http://store.trekbikes.com/product/bontrager+tubeless+ready+road+tire.do)

After...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,479
Posted By schiiism

Spontaneous tubeless flat on a road bike

Yesterday I put my road bike in the back of a car after riding it for twenty miles with no problems. Ten minutes later, there was a loud bang noise and the tire went flat. I think it was due to it...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-14, 03:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,151
Posted By schiiism

Somehow I don't think I could pull off the cue...

Somehow I don't think I could pull off the cue ball as well as Demi Moore
Forum: Commuting
06-26-14, 05:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,151
Posted By schiiism

Birdbath Having wet hair for the first hour...

Birdbath

Having wet hair for the first hour at work is awful.. and unprofessional imho
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,164
Posted By schiiism

Yeah, I rode the Fuji for about 600 miles...

Yeah, I rode the Fuji for about 600 miles (including a century) over the last two months. The frame turned out to be too big for me. It was only on steep descents and cornering that I felt unstable...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,164
Posted By schiiism

Unless she was mistaken? I asked her twice...

Unless she was mistaken? I asked her twice because I didn't believe her. She was an associate in the Tustin store who went on a long winded spiel about what a great company REI is and all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,164
Posted By schiiism

Wow, that is a horror story... and I recently...

Wow, that is a horror story... and I recently joined as a member with REI when they mentioned free bike tuneups. Should I steer clear of either REI or Performance? I like to support my LBS, but they...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-14, 07:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,116
Posted By schiiism

You're preaching to the choir, several members of...

You're preaching to the choir, several members of my family have died of both type I and II diabetes. I started biking at around 200 lbs and 28% body fat--through cycling and changing my eating...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-14, 10:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,116
Posted By schiiism

The Clyde forum isn't just about physical...

The Clyde forum isn't just about physical logistics of heavy riders. It's a community support group. Most Clydes are somewhere between slightly overweight and obese due to poor habits, and are...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-14, 05:43 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

Just my .02 in agreement... I work for an...

Just my .02 in agreement... I work for an overhead coiling door company where we deal with all sorts of metals and materials. Overhead doors, which are hit by cars and damaged by backrolling all the...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

I'm just going to throw it out there that I...

I'm just going to throw it out there that I weighed the bike with a luggage scale last night.. just shy of 15 1/2 lbs :) It's been pretty amusing to see my friends' faces when they pick it up haha.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

In case anyone was curious, I don't think I...

In case anyone was curious, I don't think I linked the Orbea's ad in this thread. She still has it up.
Orbea Diva Dama - Dura Ace 7900 (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/4438417936.html)
...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

While I respect your expertise as a professional...

While I respect your expertise as a professional mechanic, there is no need to be nasty. Having a different style of riding does not make it less legitimate, and frankly you don’t know how often or...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 09:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

388019 /thread Now excuse me while I...

388019

/thread

Now excuse me while I ride around and try not to crash from how giddy I am about my shiny new bike :D
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

The subject of mounting extras keeps coming up. I...

The subject of mounting extras keeps coming up. I don't want racks or fenders, I have used both of them on previous bikes and found them superfluous considering my area's year-round temperate weather...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

So what you're essentially saying is that, if I...

So what you're essentially saying is that, if I plan to do most of my riding unencumbered, CF would be the better option to get the most for my money? I do still have my steel tourer for carrying...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 02:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

I offered 1300 for the Orbea, and the woman said...

I offered 1300 for the Orbea, and the woman said she would go as low as 1500. I am getting ready to take her up on that because I loved how it rode, and I'm totally okay with paying that price...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

This is along the lines of why I thought CF would...

This is along the lines of why I thought CF would be good for me. I also store my bike inside at work and prefer to ride without a lock whenever possible. I should also mention that I do still have...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

I don't know much about titanium bikes at all,...

I don't know much about titanium bikes at all, I've only heard that they're prohibitively expensive. I did find these though... is this the type of Ti that would be good as a commuter? I don't need...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

Thanks for the feedback, my tourer had a rack and...

Thanks for the feedback, my tourer had a rack and my Fuji came without one. I got a frame bag as a replacement and actually prefer it to the rack because the bag doesn't get dirty. I don't use...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,287
Posted By schiiism

The sad thing is that cars think this about...

The sad thing is that cars think this about cyclists even when they aren't actually breaking the law :(
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,806
Posted By schiiism

One Bike Fits All - CF or Aluminum?

A little background: 90% of my riding is commuting on flat ground in sunny (sometimes windy) Socal. The rest are rides ranging from 30-100 mi. I want to get into more recreational riding,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-14, 09:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,213
Posted By schiiism

You might already be aware, but these insulated...

You might already be aware, but these insulated bottles are awesome for keeping your water cold for longer:

CamelBak | PODIUM BIG CHILL 25 oz Insulated Water Bottle for Cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-14, 11:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,592
Posted By schiiism

Yoga really helped me get more comfortable on my...

Yoga really helped me get more comfortable on my bike for endurance riding. If possible, I would join a gym with yoga classes (LA and 24 both have them) as they're much more affordable than a studio...
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