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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,093
Posted By mattcalifornia

Don't over-think it. I was 13 years old. We went...

Don't over-think it. I was 13 years old. We went to the local bike and we went to the local bike store and told them I needed a bike for a bike trip and gave them our budget. They suggested the Fuji....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-11-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 596
Posted By mattcalifornia

I use a Scosche Rhythm24 with my bike computer....

I use a Scosche Rhythm24 with my bike computer. It's an arm strap with both bluetooth and ANT+. Works great - comfortable, accurate and reliable. Unfortunately, I can't use my Apple Watch directly...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,148
Posted By mattcalifornia

Yes - if you don't need massive range and you...

Yes - if you don't need massive range and you want to go 1x, this is the best choice.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By mattcalifornia

I managed to get 28mm on my 2002 road bike, but...

I managed to get 28mm on my 2002 road bike, but it's a pretty tight fit, and that's as wide as I can go. The wheels are newer and wider than my original wheels, so 28s are ok. Anyway, depending on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,949
Posted By mattcalifornia

Yes - I have 44s and 47s. They float so much...

Yes - I have 44s and 47s. They float so much better on loose sand. There are some sections of trails in the Santa Monica Mountains near me that have very loose deep sand for stretches. You need the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,949
Posted By mattcalifornia

Eh - it depends. I just a did a 30 mile mixed...

Eh - it depends. I just a did a 30 mile mixed terrain ride last weekend on my gravel bike. The ride was probably 75% pavement and 25% dirt trail (dry, mostly hard packed with a little loose sand in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,230
Posted By mattcalifornia

Yes - I think it's a good solution, up to a...

Yes - I think it's a good solution, up to a point. You're probably not going to ride anything too technical with that setup, but it should be great for normal fire roads, etc. In fact, before I got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,667
Posted By mattcalifornia

Noted.

Noted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,667
Posted By mattcalifornia

When I first moved to California in the 1990s, I...

When I first moved to California in the 1990s, I rented a funny little place on a hill overlooking the ocean, a few blocks away. It was a weird arrangement of a sub-divided house, and I didn't have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,667
Posted By mattcalifornia

Eh -- it depends on the particular frame. I've...

Eh -- it depends on the particular frame. I've owned steel, aluminum and carbon frames (never Ti). It depends a ton on the design and build quality. I currently own 1 carbon and 2 aluminum alloys. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,667
Posted By mattcalifornia

Yes - the Rohloff is (from what I hear) better...

Yes - the Rohloff is (from what I hear) better than the Alfine. But it isn't any lighter, and it's about 3 or 4x the price. Probably worth it if you're heading out on a long bike trekking expedition,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,733
Posted By mattcalifornia

This was the first thing I thought of. Seth did a...

This was the first thing I thought of. Seth did a good review and explanation of why it does not cause steering problems. But MTB geometry is different than road bike geometry. OP never said what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,667
Posted By mattcalifornia

Rohloffs are excellent, but I don't think they...

Rohloffs are excellent, but I don't think they are any lighter than Alfine. Am I wrong?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,949
Posted By mattcalifornia

I have a pair of 44 Snoqualmies on my extra set...

I have a pair of 44 Snoqualmies on my extra set of wheels (not with the endurance casing). They are good on the road and hard packed flat dirt. They are not good on steep dirt (up or down) or loose...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,667
Posted By mattcalifornia

If you really want a maintenance free bike (but...

If you really want a maintenance free bike (but with some performance trade-offs), get an aluminum frame with a belt drive and IGH. I have one of those for my commuter/around town bike. The IGH is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,247
Posted By mattcalifornia

Call Campagnolo North America in Carlsbad, CA:...

Call Campagnolo North America in Carlsbad, CA: (760) 931-0106...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,581
Posted By mattcalifornia

I have this issue also, so I'm reading this...

I have this issue also, so I'm reading this thread with great interest. I think it has to do with my back posture and flexibility issues mostly, which I'm constantly working on to no avail.

This...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,317
Posted By mattcalifornia

Those look really nice, but I'm one of those...

Those look really nice, but I'm one of those people who refuse to run carbon wheels with rim brakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,247
Posted By mattcalifornia

The clip looks correct - as said, I think it...

The clip looks correct - as said, I think it holds the wave washer. This design has been criticized by people like Hambini, but it appears to work well.

The clunk is not only normal, it's awesome...
Forum: Southern California
08-15-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 361,824
Posted By mattcalifornia

where is that?

where is that?
Forum: Southern California
08-14-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 361,824
Posted By mattcalifornia

I've seen it. He's nuts -- especially on that...

I've seen it. He's nuts -- especially on that road. There are plenty of sharp turns with no guardrails and basically a cliff on the other side. Still - I'd feel a lot better about descending with...
Forum: Southern California
08-14-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 361,824
Posted By mattcalifornia

yeah - I think I'll try my gravel bike with...

yeah - I think I'll try my gravel bike with slick-ish tires next time. That bike has disc brakes (and lower gearing for the uphill)
Forum: Southern California
08-13-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 361,824
Posted By mattcalifornia

Road ride yesterday up to Malibu. Climbed Las...

Road ride yesterday up to Malibu. Climbed Las Flores & Rambla Pacifica up to Saddle Rock - just under 3,000' climb. Descended Tuna Canyon. Had to stop half way down to let my rims cool off. I stayed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,932
Posted By mattcalifornia

I agree that lots of sunglasses are overpriced,...

I agree that lots of sunglasses are overpriced, but I disagree with the rest of your statement. Good lenses offer more than justn UV protection. They also reduce glare (front and rear), increase...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,932
Posted By mattcalifornia

Maui Jim lenses are excellent. But it's not like...

Maui Jim lenses are excellent. But it's not like they're any cheaper than Oakleys
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,932
Posted By mattcalifornia

I haven't tried the new giant sunglasses yet, but...

I haven't tried the new giant sunglasses yet, but I was considering it because I need some new cycling glasses. I don't really like the way they look, but if they are super functional, then I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,570
Posted By mattcalifornia

Those bars retailed for about $500 by themselves...

Those bars retailed for about $500 by themselves and are probably worth well over $100 on eBay also. As a parts bike, this bike could be very profitable if you decide not to ride it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,570
Posted By mattcalifornia

You can part out that Chorus 10 drivetrain for...

You can part out that Chorus 10 drivetrain for around $500 on eBay if everything works well. I did it 3 years ago. The brifters are especially valuable. So based on that, it's a low risk purchase....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,356
Posted By mattcalifornia

I've been running tubeless Contis on my road bike...

I've been running tubeless Contis on my road bike for the past 3 years with MucOff sealant. It's worked extremely well for me, and I've had no problem seating the beads on my rims (HED Belgium+...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-07-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,497
Posted By mattcalifornia

I guess I still don't understand the issue. Stock...

I guess I still don't understand the issue. Stock price is one thing. Profitability is another. If they are profitable (and I don't understand why they shouldn't be), they can continue operating at a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-06-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,101
Posted By mattcalifornia

I'm reporting back on 2 upgrades, now that I've...

I'm reporting back on 2 upgrades, now that I've been on a few rides:

• Cane Creek eeSilk shock stem: I thought my previous stem was too long, so I was shopping for a shorter stem and decided to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By mattcalifornia

For that price range, you're better off on...

For that price range, you're better off on craigslist or eBay. I don't think you can get any remotely good wheels new for that price. I just looked at my local craigslist and saw several much better...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-05-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,497
Posted By mattcalifornia

I haven't taken a deep dive into Peloton's...

I haven't taken a deep dive into Peloton's financial issues, but I'm having a hard time understanding why it wouldn't be a complete gold mine. The cost of creating content should be minimal. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,173
Posted By mattcalifornia

My old Giro Atmos had really good venting. I...

My old Giro Atmos had really good venting. I think the comparable new version is the Aries. I have a Sweet Protection Falconer now (yes, it's obscure) that doesn't look like it would be that well...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-01-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,886,283
Posted By mattcalifornia

Wow - that's some kind of bike trip. Many...

Wow - that's some kind of bike trip. Many questions. Mostly: how did you manage to take over a year off? Very jealous. And, give us a list of all the mechanical failures and lessons learned, if...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By mattcalifornia

Sorry, that's just wrong. As long as there is...

Sorry, that's just wrong. As long as there is good modulation and the rider is not clueless, nobody is going over the bars. The extra braking power is very welcome for some of the long and steep...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By mattcalifornia

May I ask where you found that? That's insane....

May I ask where you found that? That's insane. The cheapest price I saw was about $120 per caliper.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,452
Posted By mattcalifornia

Interesting. I have two E13 cassettes for my...

Interesting. I have two E13 cassettes for my gravel bike (9-46 and 9-39). The shifting has always worked fine -- never misses a shift. But it is a little slow and clunky. I just assumed that was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By mattcalifornia

I'll let you know soon. I just replaced the SRAM...

I'll let you know soon. I just replaced the SRAM Rival calipers on my gravel bike with Hope RX4+ calipers last week. However, I've only taken it on a test ride around the neighborhood so far. It's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 909
Posted By mattcalifornia

I hang my bikes vertically - 2 with hydraulic...

I hang my bikes vertically - 2 with hydraulic brakes. My town/commuter bike has relatively cheap Avid hydraulic brakes. It's been hanging vertically for 6 years, and I've never had to bleed or...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,383
Posted By mattcalifornia

Let's be honest -- other than running and...

Let's be honest -- other than running and basketball, most sports are, to some degree, classist. You need to have equipment, clothing and leisure time. Cycling as transportation or around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,383
Posted By mattcalifornia

OK, fine. Then you should probably skip the...

OK, fine. Then you should probably skip the group rides. I'm curious to know what kind of advice you were actually hoping to receive when you started this thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,688
Posted By mattcalifornia

The only way to answer this is to work up a...

The only way to answer this is to work up a spreadsheet with all the components and their costs: Frame, Groupset, [Wheels], Stem, Bars, Seatpost, Saddle, [Pedals], Bar Tape. Then you start hunting...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,383
Posted By mattcalifornia

did you read my post earlier in the thread? You...

did you read my post earlier in the thread? You need probably $50 worth of parts or less. Possibly much less if you go the eBay or Alibaba route. Also, I'm not sure where you live, but some places...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,383
Posted By mattcalifornia

Exactly. What a tool.

Exactly. What a tool.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,383
Posted By mattcalifornia

I'm not sure of your financial situation, but a...

I'm not sure of your financial situation, but a new 8-speed cassette and chain should not be very expensive. An 8-speed Shimano cassette on Nashbar is about $24, and you can get a new chain for close...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By mattcalifornia

Not exactly on point, but I just swapped out my...

Not exactly on point, but I just swapped out my 2-piston SRAM Rival calipers for Hope RX4+ 4-piston calipers on my gravel bike yesterday. I haven't had a chance to go for a long ride yet, but just...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By mattcalifornia

I don't necessarily have climbing goals, but...

I don't necessarily have climbing goals, but looking at my Strava feed, most of my gravel rides are roughly 100' of climbing per mile average (that's round trip -- meaning the first half of the ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 765
Posted By mattcalifornia

Van Moofs are pretty popular in LA. They have a...

Van Moofs are pretty popular in LA. They have a store in Santa Monica (also Brooklyn and San Fran, I believe). I have considered buying one a few times for commuting/errands, but I never pulled the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-18-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,173
Posted By mattcalifornia

Yes - I understand. That's why I asked if it will...

Yes - I understand. That's why I asked if it will connect with the Airshot.
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