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05-16-15, 01:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,909
Posted By blarnie

For a guy with a lot to say ...

For a guy with a lot to say ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,836
Posted By blarnie

I would go so far as to say this is a general...

I would go so far as to say this is a general reflection of the population. The bicycle simply gives individuals a rationalization when revealing themselves.
05-16-15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By blarnie

I'm sure there are a lot of cyclists who think...

I'm sure there are a lot of cyclists who think that they are the "main" players. But, truth be told, no one holds reign in LA. There are thousands of cyclists here who hold no affiliation. Just like...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-15, 07:44 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,633
Posted By blarnie

Looks awesome!

Looks awesome!
02-26-15, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,518
Posted By blarnie

As noted, speed is your friend. You must be...

As noted, speed is your friend. You must be relaxed yet attentive. Keep your eyes on what's coming up to see the best line. Avoid big rocks. Have fun. Using your legs as suspension is not the best...
02-14-15, 04:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,084
Posted By blarnie

Don't worry about it. You can ride through...

Don't worry about it. You can ride through Griffith Park without any hills or ride the LA River path. You can ride up and down the coast. Or you can ride all over the San Fernando Valley. You can...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-15, 11:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,552
Posted By blarnie

Maybe it upshifted while coming in to port.

Maybe it upshifted while coming in to port.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-15, 11:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,297
Posted By blarnie

No. Just put black on. You'll be much happier in...

No. Just put black on. You'll be much happier in a month.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-15, 11:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,422
Posted By blarnie

This is awesome. Someone found a new way to how...

This is awesome. Someone found a new way to how you Americans say, "get your cheese curdled"!
07-21-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,083
Posted By blarnie

Save yourself trouble and go to Velo Pasadena....

Save yourself trouble and go to Velo Pasadena. They are experienced with the vintage and can foresee any issues you may have.
04-28-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,409
Posted By blarnie

377326

377326
04-28-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,695
Posted By blarnie

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377319
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 26,679
Posted By blarnie

It all goes back to the tight pants. The nod came...

It all goes back to the tight pants. The nod came about as a quick glance to check out the other riders junk without being too overt. If you're not wearing tight pants, why would anyone need to get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 06:38 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,132
Posted By blarnie

Let me put it more simply for you. New cyclist...

Let me put it more simply for you. New cyclist should not ride up hills so much as ride on flats. Perhaps you don't understand when you don't have the base already, putting an obstacle, like a grade...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-14, 08:30 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,132
Posted By blarnie

Not insincere. Riding a sustained incline is more...

Not insincere. Riding a sustained incline is more mindset than anything. Developing power necessary to climb efficiently is more effectively done without all the climbing that you may have been under...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-14, 07:00 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,132
Posted By blarnie

Not sure either. But, that's not really that bad...

Not sure either. But, that's not really that bad and only 7.5 miles. An hour of climbing. Sounds fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,132
Posted By blarnie

Oh, wait. I thought this was a fire road. If it's...

Oh, wait. I thought this was a fire road. If it's pavement, 34-26 is way too low of a gear. 39-23/25 would be the absolute lowest gearing you would need. 9% on the pavement is not very steep at all....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-14, 06:01 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,132
Posted By blarnie

34-26 is a pretty low gear. Should be fine for...

34-26 is a pretty low gear. Should be fine for 10% sustained grades. And riding up hills to train for riding up hills is good for an experienced cyclist. An unexperienced cyclist should be spending...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,926
Posted By blarnie

I would also add, in addition to using hot water...

I would also add, in addition to using hot water and a bottle brush, a couple of drops of bleach to the soapy water in the sink.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-14, 11:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,370
Posted By blarnie

Utilize the Kevin Costner Training Regimen...

Utilize the Kevin Costner Training Regimen approved by Eddy M. and you'll be ready in no time.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 09:29 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,410
Posted By blarnie

Sorry about your scratch. I know you would like...

Sorry about your scratch. I know you would like to receive a pristine item when purchasing new.

But, as was written previous, there will be many more scratches to come. Some by use, some by...
01-19-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,642
Posted By blarnie

May Canyon. Closed road. 5 miles of up. Steeper...

May Canyon. Closed road. 5 miles of up. Steeper at the bottom. Can be very windy at the top. Really nice views of the SFV. The road itself is technical on a road bike. Hardly ever see anyone else on...
01-08-14, 06:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,080
Posted By blarnie

"Hey don't bug me, I'm an Olympic athlete on...

"Hey don't bug me, I'm an Olympic athlete on Strava." Not.

The exhorting of social media as a reason to not respond to an actual person is ironic.

Some here took the OP(from FB) to task,...
01-07-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,080
Posted By blarnie

If the guy could offer an excuse while riding...

If the guy could offer an excuse while riding along, then he obviously wasn't putting forth enough effort on his Strava segment.

That's the lamest part of the whole story. Being that Strava is...
12-18-13, 08:13 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,682
Posted By blarnie

The road and it's construction have nothing to do...

The road and it's construction have nothing to do with the negligence of the driver. You are not to proceed on a road at any speed unless it is clear to do so safely. You are not to operate a vehicle...
12-11-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,682
Posted By blarnie

Fixed it for you.

Fixed it for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,166
Posted By blarnie

Given the rate of recovery at my age, I'm less...

Given the rate of recovery at my age, I'm less inclined to partake in risky behavior with those I am not familiar.

On group rides with less experienced riders, if the pace has become unwieldy, it...
11-07-13, 12:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,517
Posted By blarnie

F that noise. Most people are A holes. They are...

F that noise. Most people are A holes. They are walking or riding disappointment. Ready to meet the low bar. Relaxing only opens yourself up to greater mental anguish than necessary. I only wish...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-13, 11:04 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 11,682
Posted By blarnie

So instead of using an actual scientific method...

So instead of using an actual scientific method to prove a point, the OP made all sorts of assumptions based on ignorance. How 41.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,149
Posted By blarnie

Persons not held to account are apt to repeat...

Persons not held to account are apt to repeat actions. Next time it may not work out so well for somebody else.

The fact that she was unnerved to extent by the "accident" also indicates her...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-13, 06:19 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,525
Posted By blarnie

Again, how is a Specialized bicycle, an otherwise...

Again, how is a Specialized bicycle, an otherwise common bicycle, a "special order"?

Aren't they like, everywhere?

It's more like an "order", for not currently in stock run of the mill...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,525
Posted By blarnie

Talk about absurd. You refer to a Specialized...

Talk about absurd. You refer to a Specialized bicycle as a luxury item.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,525
Posted By blarnie

It was asked on an open forum known as the...

It was asked on an open forum known as the "41".
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-13, 03:38 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,525
Posted By blarnie

Yes, running a business. True. Active in...

Yes, running a business. True. Active in charitable works, very true. VERY TRUE. Discounts given in many of the sales held through the year, on all stock. Not just selected stock. Also true. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-13, 07:17 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,525
Posted By blarnie

I'm going to refuse my club discount next time...

I'm going to refuse my club discount next time I'm in my LBS. The only shop I purchase any goods from. And that discount is from full retail. It's easier for me to make money from people I don't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,799
Posted By blarnie

I have no science based evidence. Only anecdotal....

I have no science based evidence. Only anecdotal. Jerseys that I have found to allow penetration of sun enough to give me a tan line around my bibs on my back get no more play. Those are usually the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,799
Posted By blarnie

Full spectrum sunscreen (prefer La Roche Posay)...

Full spectrum sunscreen (prefer La Roche Posay) and SPF rated clothing. Every ride.

Otherwise, you may become familiar with the terms biopsy, excision and zplasty.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,765
Posted By blarnie

To the original point. Comparing making useless...

To the original point. Comparing making useless crap that serves no purpose other than CTD to scientifically driven product development with a proven history.

Only to state, "cause I did it"....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,765
Posted By blarnie

And how is that better than what exists currently?

And how is that better than what exists currently?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-13, 05:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,765
Posted By blarnie

How would this be better than what exists...

How would this be better than what exists currently?
09-20-13, 09:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,517
Posted By blarnie

No, you should not. Bike paths that I have seen,...

No, you should not. Bike paths that I have seen, like regular roads have two lanes. If and when the lane for opposing traffic is clear, then you should proceed in passing. That's pretty much SOP when...
09-20-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,517
Posted By blarnie

Except for assuming. This whole deal about...

Except for assuming.

This whole deal about calling "on your left" is ridiculous. Plain and simple. It is much safer to not call anything. Especially in crowded conditions such as the MUP. It is...
09-20-13, 06:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,517
Posted By blarnie

Calling out doesn't absolve you of responsibility...

Calling out doesn't absolve you of responsibility of being the vehicle coming from behind. Either pass with enough room to do so safely or don't pass. It doesn't matter what the rider in front of you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,344
Posted By blarnie

Magic Eight Ball says, chances are good.

Magic Eight Ball says, chances are good.
09-03-13, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By blarnie

Sunday. 'bout 1pm. Nice lady at Glacier water...

Sunday. 'bout 1pm. Nice lady at Glacier water vending machine at Ralphs in North Hollywood said I could have some of hers, she wasn't going to use it all. I politely refused, saying I need most of...
08-29-13, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By blarnie

Open Road Cycles in Pasadena will have what...

Open Road Cycles in Pasadena will have what you're looking for.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 24,122
Posted By blarnie

A Fred is a Dork. A Poser is a Dork. A Full Kit...

A Fred is a Dork. A Poser is a Dork. A Full Kit Amateur is a Dork. A Power Meter Amateur is a Dork. An Upgrade Parts on my crappy Chinese frame Dork is a Dork.

The list of how you can achieve Dork...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 03:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,283
Posted By blarnie

Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five...

Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine! Five Nine!


5! 9!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-13, 07:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,403
Posted By blarnie

And yet you have no idea what you're looking at...

And yet you have no idea what you're looking at or why but you will be able to "fix" it with tools around the house.
08-01-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,935
Posted By blarnie

There are more troubling issues, such as the...

There are more troubling issues, such as the abundant amount of dog poop on the road. In the park.
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