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Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,803
Posted By Mayday.JP

I had this exact same problem when i first...

I had this exact same problem when i first starting using a trainer. Try adjusting the resistance by pushing the tension knob on the back to push the trainer roller more onto your tire. The first few...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-13, 01:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,538
Posted By Mayday.JP

+1 I went through several entry level road...

+1

I went through several entry level road bikes before i really decided what was and wasn't necessary to upgrade. Now that i've had several bikes, my things that I usually upgrade or swap out...
Forum: Southern California
12-30-13, 12:21 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,623
Posted By Mayday.JP

I wore both ear buds a few times while on an...

I wore both ear buds a few times while on an empty SGRT headed down to the coast and while it was nice to have some music to hammer along to, it really threw off my own awareness. also, i hate how...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,422
Posted By Mayday.JP

I did a test this last weekend and compared...

I did a test this last weekend and compared distance, time, speed with my strava (iphone 5c LTE) and my cateye double wireless and they were pretty much the same with the exception of about a minute....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 772
Posted By Mayday.JP

+1 Great videos

+1

Great videos
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-13, 03:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,422
Posted By Mayday.JP

I used strava for almost a year and always got...

I used strava for almost a year and always got frustrated with the weird speeds and elevations (60 mph max speed?!) and finally just got rid of it and started riding without any computers. As...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,934
Posted By Mayday.JP

one of my cycling buddies has a chinese frame he...

one of my cycling buddies has a chinese frame he built up on his own. he's had way too many problems with it.
Forum: Southern California
12-26-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By Mayday.JP

Sad news especially around the holidays. Praying...

Sad news especially around the holidays. Praying for comfort for the family.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,253
Posted By Mayday.JP

Do it! I love my Felt F4 and can not see myself...

Do it! I love my Felt F4 and can not see myself riding anything else.
Forum: Southern California
10-17-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
Posted By Mayday.JP

good to know you're safe!! I had something...

good to know you're safe!! I had something similar happen and i would suggest just make a report to the local police which i think would be Bellflower sheriff. That way if someone else has another...
Forum: Southern California
10-04-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,440
Posted By Mayday.JP

Not an expert on all the details and won't try to...

Not an expert on all the details and won't try to get into it. Only reason i posted was to inform fellow cyclists who ride that road often to be careful and be on the look out.
Forum: Southern California
10-02-13, 12:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,440
Posted By Mayday.JP

Yes unfortunately that was me with the escalade...

Yes unfortunately that was me with the escalade :lol: maybe i just ride when all the jerks are out!!
Forum: Southern California
09-30-13, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,440
Posted By Mayday.JP

Hit by car today. Driver took off.

So on my way up to turnbull canyon today, some idiot, instead of waiting for opposing traffic to pass, decided to drive next to me and clipped me with his mirror on my left elbow. His mirror folded...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-13, 11:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By Mayday.JP

Cateye HR2000W troubles

Picked up a Cateye Double wireless computer with heart rate strap and started using it recently. It works great except this: The darn thing hasn't gone into sleep mode and i used it last on thursday....
Forum: Southern California
08-08-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By Mayday.JP

To the riders who helped me on the SGRT today!

Thank you so much!!

Got a flat and didn't have any of my tools or a spare because my saddle bag was stolen at work earlier this week. I was walking to wilderness park to get a ride and two guys...
Forum: Southern California
07-19-13, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 584
Posted By Mayday.JP

Need a Bike!

So, we're down to one car and I've been riding my bike to work most of my shifts but i don't want to keep riding my road bike. Was wondering if anyone has a singlespeed or older road bike that...
Forum: Southern California
07-19-13, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By Mayday.JP

thanks trojan but honestly, i don't want to drop...

thanks trojan but honestly, i don't want to drop all of my friends with my "arrow" dynamic rims!! i like my friends!!
Forum: Southern California
07-19-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By Mayday.JP

If someone doesn't buy these, I might have to give in to the temptation....

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/3923858541.html

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-13, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By Mayday.JP

did a bit of research on cross chaining and...

did a bit of research on cross chaining and thinking that might have been an issue. I was in the small gear on back and small ring up front. I'll have to make some adjustments and keep an eye out. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By Mayday.JP

Broken chain, bruised ego

Well, i think it's time for a new chain. If anyone recalls, I broke a pin back in november and it happened to me again today just before i was going to get on the SGRT from alondra. Luckily i was...
Forum: Southern California
07-07-13, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By Mayday.JP

SGRT is your best bet.

SGRT is your best bet.
Forum: Southern California
05-20-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Mayday.JP

oops!! Sorry Dropper. :crash: Was so focused on...

oops!! Sorry Dropper. :crash: Was so focused on the club links, i missed that last one.

Thanks
Forum: Southern California
05-19-13, 11:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Mayday.JP

Chevahh, what time is that training? what does it...

Chevahh, what time is that training? what does it consist of, what do i need to take and where exactly is it at? i'd love to go one day
Forum: Southern California
05-05-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Mayday.JP

Clubs in SO Cal to help me get into Racing

I've been considering getting into some more serious riding and that includes starting to work towards my Cat 5 license. I'd like to start riding with a local team that participates in US cycling...
Forum: Southern California
05-03-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,935
Posted By Mayday.JP

Couple of Turnbull canyon repeats, hacienda,...

Couple of Turnbull canyon repeats, hacienda, west, east, colima maybe turnbull again and then a nice cup of coffee at uptown whittier starbucks!
Forum: Southern California
04-29-13, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,002
Posted By Mayday.JP

I was going to do the 60 mile distance but then...

I was going to do the 60 mile distance but then we decided to go out of town that weekend for our anniversary/testing for fire department so I won't be doing it. I did the Long beach TDC yesterday...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
03-20-13, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 469,467
Posted By Mayday.JP

Have: 11-25 DA Cassette. Want: ...

Have:

11-25 DA Cassette.

Want:

11-28 (or 12-28) DA or Ultegra Cassette.
Forum: Southern California
03-10-13, 01:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By Mayday.JP

Trojan you should stop her and show her this...

Trojan you should stop her and show her this post! hahaha...would be fun to see her reaction!
Forum: Southern California
01-24-13, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By Mayday.JP

@trojanhorse He was at the stop sign on Condesa...

@trojanhorse He was at the stop sign on Condesa turning onto SG. There is a stop sign on his side, but no stop sign on my side. I was slowing down because i was starting to come into more traffic and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-13, 12:14 AM
Replies: 812
Views: 57,039
Posted By Mayday.JP

Pet Peeve: Groups of Kids on fixies/singlespeeds...

Pet Peeve: Groups of Kids on fixies/singlespeeds hogging up the Bike path. I especially am "Pet peeved" when they think they are serious cyclists and try to "race" with me. That's when the quads,...
Forum: Southern California
01-24-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By Mayday.JP

Probably should've been clearer. HE had a stop...

Probably should've been clearer. HE had a stop sign. I did not have a stop sign. Which is why he was being malicious in stopping at his stop sign and then moving in the middle of my path i was in...
Forum: Southern California
01-23-13, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By Mayday.JP

Cyclist of Whittier/La Habra: BEWARE!!!

Was coming down West rd/Santa Gertrudes towards whittier blvd today and as i was descending, an escalade saw me and stopped at the stop sign then as i got closer, drove up a little and stopped in the...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-22-13, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,013
Posted By Mayday.JP

I was hoping to ride from Ft Collins to Cheyenne...

I was hoping to ride from Ft Collins to Cheyenne just for the adventure of saying I rode across state lines on my bike. Seems like It's not being advised as such a good idea. So, if the ride to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-13, 02:47 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 6,010
Posted By Mayday.JP

Yeah So cal has been unusually cold these last...

Yeah So cal has been unusually cold these last few days. I don't have cold weather riding gear because let's face it, it rarely gets cold enough for that so I've been on the trainer and treadmill...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-14-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,013
Posted By Mayday.JP

What is the traffic like on that interstate? And...

What is the traffic like on that interstate? And how are the grades going back to fort collins?
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-13-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,013
Posted By Mayday.JP

Visiting Fort Collins. Questions

So I'll be visiting something friend in Fort Collins (loveland actually) and noticed that Cheyenne, WY is pretty nearby. I want to do a ride from Fort Collins to Cheyenne and Maybe back depending on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 21,398
Views: 5,309,922
Posted By Mayday.JP

Bought a set of Specialized road shoes (basically...

Bought a set of Specialized road shoes (basically brand new) for $20 on Ebay. Just got them yesterday and am going to take them out on a ride today. They are in great shape!

Plus, i ordered a pair...
Forum: Southern California
12-27-12, 10:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By Mayday.JP

if you're looking for a group ride, check out...

if you're looking for a group ride, check out TriPacific on 2nd st right there in naples just around the corner where you'll be staying. They roll out every tues/thurs and sometimes saturdays. They...
Forum: Southern California
12-08-12, 12:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By Mayday.JP

PERFECT!! That's exactly what I was looking for!!...

PERFECT!! That's exactly what I was looking for!!

Thanks!
Forum: Southern California
12-08-12, 12:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By Mayday.JP

Just signed up for my first tour!!

Years of cycling, and I finally signed up for my first ever bike tour: Tour de cure "Ship to Shore"!

I signed up for the 61 mile one and I want some info on the route from people who have ridden...
Forum: Southern California
12-02-12, 02:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,220
Posted By Mayday.JP

@calamarichris you're right!! No walk of shame!!...

@calamarichris you're right!! No walk of shame!! HAHA

Luckily i wasn't too far from home and a quick trip to the LBS bought be a new pin and 30 mins later, my chain was cleaned and reassembled....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-12, 02:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,008
Posted By Mayday.JP

Ouch :(

Ouch :(
Forum: Southern California
11-30-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,220
Posted By Mayday.JP

Broken chain, Walk of shame

Well, if you all remember my last post about my ACL sprain you would know i've been out for a few months. 2 to be exact. Anyways, i finally went out on a ride since my knee was getting stronger. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-12, 08:51 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 16,401
Posted By Mayday.JP

I was depressed earlier this year and when i...

I was depressed earlier this year and when i started cycling again, It really helped me focus on something and get my mind off of all my problems. I've been unemployed for almost a year and sitting...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mayday.JP

Just wanted to post an updated!! After a...

Just wanted to post an updated!!

After a week of RICE (rest, ice compression, elevation), crutches and lots of tv and internet time, my knee feels ALOT better than a week ago. Worse day was this...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mayday.JP

I haven't gone to the Doctor yet. No insurance,...

I haven't gone to the Doctor yet. No insurance, no Job. My wife worked as a physical therapy aide for about 5 years and she's the one who examined it. Hoping to feel better soon or bite the bullet...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mayday.JP

ACL Sprain. How long to recover

First of all, I've been laying in bed with my leg propped up so I'm pretty bummed about that. all i can do is pullups and pushups.

Now for the story. I tweaked my right knee this last monday...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By Mayday.JP

I feel like a newb asking this question

I just used a bike trainer for the first time (i live in southern cal so there is no winter. just a "mild summer" as we like to say) and i was on it for about 20 mins and noticed it was shaving off...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-12, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 377
Posted By Mayday.JP

How much can I sell my Time RXS pedals for?

Just got a pair of 105 pedals because I've used them before and really like them and i am going to sell my time RXS pedals. Was wondering what a reasonable price to put on my ebay listing is? I don't...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
08-14-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 469,467
Posted By Mayday.JP

Have: Time RXS Pedals (red) in good condition...

Have: Time RXS Pedals (red) in good condition (some scuffs)

Want: SPD or LOOK pedals (actually prefer the look). Will also consider Speedplays!!

PM for info.
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