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Forum: Southern California
11-18-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,171
Posted By jellis

What kind of bike (bicycle) is that you're riding?

What kind of bike (bicycle) is that you're riding?
Forum: Southern California
09-27-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,459
Posted By jellis

What's holding the bike up?

What's holding the bike up?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,053
Posted By jellis

Although, in the OP you mention that he blocked...

Although, in the OP you mention that he blocked you in the intersection, which could have led to you being... hit by a truck.

I'm not saying you should get the guy fired, I'm just saying it would...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,053
Posted By jellis

The guy wants you to get hit by a truck, and you...

The guy wants you to get hit by a truck, and you don't want him to lose his job!?!?

I don't know if I'd be as considerate after he made a comment like that to me.
Forum: Triathlon
04-02-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 840
Posted By jellis

You'll be a lot faster with the wetsuit.

You'll be a lot faster with the wetsuit.
Forum: Southern California
10-24-10, 03:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,635
Posted By jellis

Great day in SoCal

I rode from Long Beach, down PCH to SART, up SART to Angel Stadium and back home. What a great day for a ride. Sunny skies, perfect temperature, just a slight breeze, and everyone I encountered...
Forum: Southern California
09-28-10, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By jellis

In response to Accordion... Long Beach to...

In response to Accordion...

Long Beach to SART on PCH (14 miles). SART to Chapman, back to PCH, back to Chapman (boring, but a safe and fast 33 miles). I then take Chapman east which turns into...
Forum: Southern California
09-27-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By jellis

I did a century on Saturday morning on PCH, the...

I did a century on Saturday morning on PCH, the SART, and Santiago Canyon. How hot was Santiago Canyon??? And I went through there around 9-10am. When I made it back down into Laguna and hit the...
Forum: Southern California
09-16-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By jellis

Get out in front and you'll be fine. I did it...

Get out in front and you'll be fine. I did it twice a few years ago and don't remember many (if any) sketchy riders. It is dark though to start, so use a blinky in the rear at least. There's a pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 11:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By jellis

I've seen some beat-up old "ten-speeds" ready to...

I've seen some beat-up old "ten-speeds" ready to "convert to a fixie" listed on craigslist for almost this much. This bike is hot...

I hate bike thieves/

By the way, did anyone see "What would...
Forum: Southern California
06-27-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By jellis

I just drove from Long Beach to Sequoia and back...

I just drove from Long Beach to Sequoia and back this weekend. Went through Three Rivers up to Dorst Campground on the 198/General's Highway. I was thinking the entire time that it would be an insane...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-10, 01:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,645
Posted By jellis

My bike has a heater (my metabolism), cup holders...

My bike has a heater (my metabolism), cup holders (well, bottle cages), leather seat, and music (iPod in one ear). And I don't have to go to the gym after a long day in the office.

And in regards...
Forum: Southern California
02-28-10, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By jellis

TT through Long Beach?

I saw a guy on a red TT/Tri bike (Trek Equinox?) wearing some kind of team kit and an aero helmet moving pretty fast down PCH through Long Beach today. The interesting part was that he was being...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,353
Posted By jellis

Couple questions: I've heard that you can find...

Couple questions: I've heard that you can find 16g cartridges at Wal-mart for about a buck apiece, but not the wal-mart near me (only 12g)... Anyone know if this is true?

Also, what pumps do y'all...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,553
Posted By jellis

I just got a Kestrel Talon Tri from bikesdirect a...

I just got a Kestrel Talon Tri from bikesdirect a couple months ago. I love it but don't have much experience in road cycling (two years). I've owned a steel fixed gear, an all aluminum Felt, and now...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-10, 11:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,785
Posted By jellis

I found one of those old Flite Evolution saddles...

I found one of those old Flite Evolution saddles at a garage sale about two years ago. Cost me TWO BUCKS and its the best saddle I've ever owned :)
Forum: Southern California
01-24-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 927
Posted By jellis

What happens to the golf course in a rainstorm...

What happens to the golf course in a rainstorm like this?
Forum: Southern California
01-15-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 676
Posted By jellis

Ellen's Pancake House is awesome.

Ellen's Pancake House is awesome.
Forum: Southern California
12-31-09, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By jellis

I haven't heard about this ride. More info please?

I haven't heard about this ride. More info please?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,015
Posted By jellis

I flatted once on my ride home from work and a...

I flatted once on my ride home from work and a good looking girl in an SUV pulled over and offered to give me a ride home or to the LBS. I told her no, my gf was on her way...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,377
Posted By jellis

I just ordered a Talon with the Tri set-up last...

I just ordered a Talon with the Tri set-up last week. I've only been on 2 rides so far but I'm very impressed. My old bike was an all Alu Felt and this thing is so much lighter, and feels so much...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 881
Posted By jellis

m yates: Same exact thing for me. First...

m yates: Same exact thing for me.

First crash yesterday after 3 years commuting. Wet leaves. Only minor scrapes, bruised hand...

Strange...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-09, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,449
Posted By jellis

Where do you live?

Where do you live?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 673
Posted By jellis

34" inseam is an actual measurement. ...

34" inseam is an actual measurement.

johnileo61, it sounds like I might end up with a bike similar to yours, 60cm with a short stem.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 673
Posted By jellis

Thanks for the responses. I kinda thought I might...

Thanks for the responses. I kinda thought I might have a long torso, but on my two current bikes (a fixed gear, and road bike) I ride 60cm frames but have the seat post fairly extended and sometimes...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 673
Posted By jellis

Recommend a bike size?

I know, I know, I should be professionally fit, but just as a general idea, if I'm 6'3" and have a 34" inseam what size frame would you recommend?

I've been "fitted" at a bike store (they stepped...
Forum: Triathlon
10-22-09, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By jellis

Recommend a bike size?

I know, I know, I should be professionally fit, but just as a general idea, if I'm 6'3" and have a 34" inseam what size frame would you recommend? (tri bike)

I've been "fitted" at a bike store...
Forum: Southern California
10-08-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,144
Posted By jellis

wcoastbiker: You thought Willow was bad compared...

wcoastbiker: You thought Willow was bad compared to 7th? I stay off 7th (and Anaheim) at all costs. No bike lines, parallel parking with car doors popping open, and the cars are flying.
Forum: Triathlon
09-14-09, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,007
Posted By jellis

Thanks guys. I think I'll wear it. Rumpled:...

Thanks guys. I think I'll wear it.

Rumpled: Yeah, I swam in the bay the other day and the water has really warmed up in the last 2 or 3 weeks.
Forum: Triathlon
09-11-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,007
Posted By jellis

Is wearing a wetsuit worth it in a sprint?

Quick question... I'm doing a sprint in a week in Long Beach, CA. Half mile swim in the ocean. I'm guessing water temp will be around 63. I did this last year with just boardshorts (my first tri) and...
Forum: Southern California
09-03-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,420
Posted By jellis

I went to a game a couple months ago and when...

I went to a game a couple months ago and when walking out I saw there was at least 50 fixed gear bikes locked to the perimeter fence (wrought iron and green i think). It was right next to a gate near...
Forum: Triathlon
09-03-09, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Posted By jellis

I disagree with Barefoot and others. I just...

I disagree with Barefoot and others. I just completed an Ironman in a surfing suit and when I came out of the water most bikes were still on the rack in my area. It was a new 3/2 super stretchy...
Forum: Triathlon
06-08-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By jellis

PACE class of '96. Went for a 4 hour bike...

PACE class of '96.

Went for a 4 hour bike ride followed by 45 minute run this weekend. Ate PBandJ, banana, pretzels, water, gatorade, Clif bar, and Gu along the way and it went pretty well. I did...
Forum: Triathlon
06-05-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By jellis

See you there. I wanted to do IMAZ but it was...

See you there. I wanted to do IMAZ but it was full. Now, what are you going to eat?
Forum: Triathlon
06-05-09, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By jellis

Thanks for all the responses. I went ahead...

Thanks for all the responses.

I went ahead and registered. I found a 24 week training schedule and plan on doing the last 8 weeks of it. Its not like I haven't been training at all. (10hrs/week...
Forum: Triathlon
06-01-09, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By jellis

I just found the Vineman Triathlon in Northern...

I just found the Vineman Triathlon in Northern California. Does anyone have any experience with this? Its Aug 1, which is exactly 2 months away, which leads to a new question:would I have enough time...
Forum: Triathlon
06-01-09, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By jellis

Question about Ironman Triathlons

I've completed 3 sprints and an olympic in the last 6 months, and now have the summer off to train (I teach high school). I would really like to train hard and complete an Ironman in the next year....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-09, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By jellis

Maybe your seat post clamp is fine but your...

Maybe your seat post clamp is fine but your reflector is loose and falling down? That might explain the clicking noise as well, reflector bouncing on the frame...
Forum: Touring
03-19-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By jellis

Thanks for the advice

Thanks for the advice
Forum: Touring
03-19-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By jellis

Biking across the US

I'm in the very beginning stages of planning a ride across the country (US). I've looked around a bit, but was wondering if there are any set rules of which routes to ride when, and which direction....
Forum: Triathlon
02-24-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,404
Posted By jellis

Yeah, I've done two tri's now. The first one was...

Yeah, I've done two tri's now. The first one was a similar story to yours, 75% on the bike to save my legs, and still had more than enough in the tank for the run.

My second (last weekend) was a...
Forum: Triathlon
02-23-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,404
Posted By jellis

48x17 worked well? I just finished a similar...

48x17 worked well? I just finished a similar length tri with a 48x16 and plan on using something like 48x14 for my next (flat races). I also got a few comments while on the fixed bike. My cut-off...
Forum: Southern California
01-12-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,257
Posted By jellis

Has anyone done the century on a fixed gear? you...

Has anyone done the century on a fixed gear? you yourself, or seen others?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 940
Posted By jellis

maybe he meant $1000?

maybe he meant $1000?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,786,576
Posted By jellis

I'm 6'4" and 190lbs. I rode the Kendas for...

I'm 6'4" and 190lbs. I rode the Kendas for several hundred miles before I wore through the rear. I have a brake and rarely skid.

If anyone has some they want to get rid of, you can send them my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,786,576
Posted By jellis

JaeOne3345: What bars are those? They look good.

JaeOne3345: What bars are those? They look good.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-08-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By jellis

Sorry Indie, I wasn't implying that ballgames and...

Sorry Indie, I wasn't implying that ballgames and BBQs aren't car-free. I meant that my friends aren't car-free. So do I ride myself on my bike, or catch a ride in one of my friends' cars? Should I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 11,704
Posted By jellis

I stopped using mine on a daily basis, but that's...

I stopped using mine on a daily basis, but that's because it was cramping my left shoulder (actually the muscle that runs from my shoulder blade to my neck). Although I don't think it was because of...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-08-08, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By jellis

Well, I guess I just have to inform my girlfriend...

Well, I guess I just have to inform my girlfriend she has a genetic defect and see how that goes...

Walking's too slow. And nobody walks in LA.

Thanks for the response Roody. I pretty much...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-07-08, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By jellis

Car-free isn't a problem for me, but...

Personally, I'd like to go car free, but there are a few situations that make me wonder how it would be possible.

First off, what do you do about doing things with friends that aren't car-free....
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