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Forum: Southern California
07-23-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By skidder

They're called 'rumble strips' (sometimes 'rumble...

They're called 'rumble strips' (sometimes 'rumble plates'). 30 years ago it was a nice wide shoulder going up-and-down Laguna Canyon Road. Then the Hwy 73 was punched through, the road was slightly...
Forum: Southern California
07-23-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By diphthong

bikeme thank you for the psa and for posting....

bikeme thank you for the psa and for posting. that is a popular stretch of road for...roadies.
Forum: Southern California
07-22-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By jsigone

testing your gravel bike skills :lol: such a...

testing your gravel bike skills :lol:

such a $hit place to put those style plates
Forum: Southern California
07-13-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By oris

Looks like the Surfliner will be reopening 7/17! ...

Looks like the Surfliner will be reopening 7/17!

I was trying to book a ticket for a century ride but no bike spaces were available though. Typically riding from Anaheim to Downtown SD and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By soyabean

The dollar bill, tyvek, whatever, is necessary...

The dollar bill, tyvek, whatever, is necessary for the first experience.

After that it's the boot on hand for the 2nd time.

It's one of these things an owner must experience to realize they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By shelbyfv

Other commonly carried items can be used for a...

Other commonly carried items can be used for a temporary boot. Clif bar wrappers and paper money work well. The advantage of the Park boot is that it stays put as you replace and inflate the tube. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By Prowler

I’ve carried a couple of the Park boots for a few...

I’ve carried a couple of the Park boots for a few years and they were old when I got them. Last week I was on the Erie Canal trail and ran over something that sliced my tire, about 3/4” of sidewall...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By CliffordK

note, those Park boots are for temporary use...

note, those Park boots are for temporary use only. They have sharp edges that will eventually cut through the tube (yes, discovered with experience ;))
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By wheelreason

Duct tape.

Duct tape.
Forum: Southern California
06-05-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By skidder

Amtrak was shut down again this morning (June 5...

Amtrak was shut down again this morning (June 5 2023) when the slope out back of Casa Romantica slipped again. Same slope, the hillside just north of the San Clemente Pier area. This is getting...
Forum: Southern California
05-27-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Service Resume Effective Today (5/27/2023)

Travel Advisories | Pacific Surfliner (https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/plan-your-trip/alerts/travel-advisories/#trackclosures)

Service Updates | Metrolink (metrolinktrains.com)...
Forum: Southern California
04-28-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By SoSmellyAir

What!? I thought it was permanently shut down in...

What!? I thought it was permanently shut down in 2013.

‘A combination of failures:’ why 3.6m pounds of nuclear waste is buried on a popular California beach | Nuclear waste | The Guardian...
Forum: Southern California
12-04-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By JimmyNH

Hey Bikeme, is this the azzhole in question? :D ...

Hey Bikeme, is this the azzhole in question? :D
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/456x472/untitled_8aded3ea89e7a4cc1b75628e63fa6c6b045748e0.jpg

I've been group riding since...
Forum: Southern California
11-28-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By Nachoman

Move to the side AND back. Some guys that pull...

Move to the side AND back. Some guys that pull to the side don't understand cross winds.
Forum: Southern California
11-22-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By jonathanf2

If I'm in a group ride, I always pull off to the...

If I'm in a group ride, I always pull off to the side to spit or blow out a nose projectile. Also it's best to spit downwards to avoid any mucus mist.
Forum: Southern California
11-21-22, 03:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By diphthong

there's a reason i very rarely ride with groups...

there's a reason i very rarely ride with groups but it's based on inattentive riders not being able to keep the rubber side down. add one more reason to the list.
Forum: Southern California
11-20-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By bikingshearer

Did he at least apologize profusely and offer to...

Did he at least apologize profusely and offer to buy you six tires of your choice? You would absolutely been within reason to tell him (and it's always a "him" that does things like this) in no...
Forum: Southern California
10-30-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,613
Posted By pbass

Where to report trail use issues, Altadena/Pasadena

Curious if anyone knows how best to report trail use issues in this area. Specifically, I'm getting pretty annoyed with the electric motorcycles flying down Gabrielino trail. I'm not talkin' e-bikes...
Forum: Southern California
10-26-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,204
Posted By urbanknight

Malibu Bluffs Park (parking lot) or the corner of...

Malibu Bluffs Park (parking lot) or the corner of PCH and Topanga Cyn (street parking).
Forum: Southern California
10-25-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,204
Posted By roadcrankr

I periodically rode along PCH during the warmest...

I periodically rode along PCH during the warmest days inland.
My preference was to park around the Point Mugu area, generally on the north side of PCH.
By finding a place that hugged the hillside,...
Forum: Southern California
10-25-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,204
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Point Dume is one of my preferred spots as well....

Point Dume is one of my preferred spots as well. Even on a hot summer weekend day, I have no issues finding parking if getting there before 9am. I like the spot because the bathroom has a changing...
Forum: Southern California
10-24-22, 02:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,204
Posted By diphthong

usually park in the point dume area on the ocean...

usually park in the point dume area on the ocean side of pch with attention paid to local parking signs. point dume itself has a nice, scenic stretch and a sweet ascending/descending switchback.
nw...
Forum: Southern California
10-11-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
Posted By skidder

I can only comment on the SART up to Katella Ave...

I can only comment on the SART up to Katella Ave (just past Angel Stadium, where the big homeless encampment was). I'm an early-morning SART user/rider. Its been clear of any encampments since the...
Forum: Southern California
10-02-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By skidder

For anyone who's not familiar with the area its...

For anyone who's not familiar with the area its in south San Clemente near the San Clemente State Beach. For those of you old enough to remember ( :innocent: ) its in the area where Richard Nixon...
Forum: Southern California
09-29-22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Thread title references Amtrak but only likes to...

Thread title references Amtrak but only likes to Metrolink announcement; corresponding Amtrak information announcement: Travel Advisories | Pacific Surfliner...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By Rogerogeroge

You're using presta valves, correct? Take the...

You're using presta valves, correct? Take the core out of the tube. Just use a standard air compressor nozzle gun that has a pointed end. Once the beads set, cover the tip of the valve until you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,726
Posted By Iride01

RT-MT800 is a Deore series rotor for mountain...

RT-MT800 is a Deore series rotor for mountain bikes. Not Ultegra. Did you mix up the number? Or is RT-MT800 what you are actually asking about?

Here is the current compatibility chart from...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,938
Posted By PeteHski

This^ I have found carbon bars to give a...

This^
I have found carbon bars to give a significant advantage in vibration damping on both mountain and road bikes. My current road bike has a one-piece carbon bar/stem, which feels great. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,938
Posted By Symox

I prefer aluminum stem and bars

Even on a carbon bike. Most clamp force parts I just prefer to be metal. Especially after a crash I trust metal more. I like Zipp service course parts for these applications. Really well designed...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,938
Posted By WhyFi

I like carbon bars, but alloy stems are fine....

I like carbon bars, but alloy stems are fine. Carbon stems can be very spendy and, from what I've read, are often flexy. Personally, I'd only do a carbon "stem" if I were doing a one-piece bar/stem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By CliffordK

Nope. The pins go between the crank arm and...

Nope.

The pins go between the crank arm and the chainring.

5 bolt spiders can either have one bolt hidden behind the arm, or can have the spider clocked so that all 5 arms are visible, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By easyupbug

Agree, you should not have any problem as the...

Agree, you should not have any problem as the chainring teeth have the same dimensions because the chains have the same inside dimension but if you have got a caliper you can double check.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By dsaul

It should work fine. Shimano 11 speed doubles...

It should work fine. Shimano 11 speed doubles actually have more space between the chainrings (7.9mm) than their 8 speed doubles (7.6 - 7.7mm). I've had smoother shifting using a 9 speed chain on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,807
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Only $14 ...

Only $14
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/scissors-szr-1?category=General+Shop+Tools
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,807
Posted By Barry2

Don't tell me Park doesn't make a $50 tool just...

Don't tell me Park doesn't make a $50 tool just to open their grease!

Barry
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-28-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 901
Posted By base2

+1 on the Pine I have both the 90 & the...

+1 on the Pine

I have both the 90 & the 110mm When I converted my mountain bike to 1x, I simply repurposed the front derailleur cable stops for dropper cable duty instead.

I only wish PNW made...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-28-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 901
Posted By Kapusta

PNW Pine. ...

PNW Pine.

https://www.pnwcomponents.com/products/pine-27-2-dropper-post

Do a search and you can likely find it for under $170.
Forum: Southern California
08-25-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 811
Posted By popeye

SART Imperial wood bridge hazard

The RR ties used to plank the Imperial wood bridge have shrunk in the heat leaving nail heads exposed. I have lost a tire in the past here. The other wood bridges use through or lag bolts and better...
Forum: Southern California
08-21-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 960
Posted By 2seven0

Brea canyon road re-pave

Rode it yesterday morning. Sign at the south end at Canyon Ctry Rd side street announcing 7pm-5am 8/22-9/30 work for re-pave. North sign was a few hundred yards north of the 57 Southbound onramp. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 475
Posted By Desert Ryder

I've used electrical shrink tubing over the old...

I've used electrical shrink tubing over the old coating to preserve the original. You could also just cover tool handles with it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-22, 06:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,373
Posted By hokiefyd

I think all sknhgy is saying is that he or she...

I think all sknhgy is saying is that he or she would replace this chain with one that's 1 or 2 links longer when it comes time to replacement, because he or she doesn't like how much tension the...
Forum: Southern California
08-06-22, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By diphthong

the entire stunt, piuma, cold canyon, mully, fern...

the entire stunt, piuma, cold canyon, mully, fern wood, old topanga canyon (old t), topanga canyon, tuna canyon, saddle peak and scheuren roads complex is pretty developed,
concentrated and...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By diphthong

bikeme, generally some good street choices....

bikeme,

generally some good street choices. certainly, you can do the pv drive marathon to do the loop and there are some worthy climbs
to access from pv dr north. i'd save pv dr north for...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By diphthong

i’ll post a strava map in a few hours.

i’ll post a strava map in a few hours.
Forum: Southern California
08-05-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By diphthong

two semi-recent threads on riding pch in the area...

two semi-recent threads on riding pch in the area you propose. pch from just north of chautauqua/entrada to topanga canyon rd (ca hwy 27) is a stretch of a few
miles. fast, plentiful traffic with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By BTinNYC

Echoing Cx and Zac, you need new cables and...

Echoing Cx and Zac,
you need new cables and housing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-22, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 352
Posted By Polaris OBark

I haven't spent more than $25 on bleed kit stuff...

I haven't spent more than $25 on bleed kit stuff (excluding a big liter bottle of Shimano mineral oil). I spent almost $200 on an Abbey Tool derailleur hanger gauge, so this isn't out of cheapness. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 352
Posted By Polaris OBark

You can get the Shimano bleed cup for $12 and it...

You can get the Shimano bleed cup for $12 and it does everything you need.

You can get various syringe-based ones on amazon for a similar price.

Even if you do, also get the bleed cup. It is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,373
Posted By sknhgy

B Screw question

All the B Screw adjustment on my Shimano derailler is taken up and the pully JUST BARELY clears the largest cog. It might even be rubbing a little.

Since all the adjustment is taken up --- Should...
Forum: Southern California
07-23-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By CAT7RDR

Nothing planned according to LA County or the...

Nothing planned according to LA County or the USFS:

https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/

https://twitter.com/Angeles_N (https://twitter.com/Angeles_NF)
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