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Forum: Southern California
09-18-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Sunday I did 42 slightly damp miles + 2300 feet...

Sunday I did 42 slightly damp miles + 2300 feet of climbing with my buddies here in LA. We were running a bit late so we cut out the Elysian Park climb and opted to roll straight to Griffith Park to...
Forum: Southern California
09-13-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I did 35 miles and 2400 feet of climbing this...

I did 35 miles and 2400 feet of climbing this Wednesday. I opted to take the gravel bike mainly for comfort and I was being lazy and just felt like spinning instead of grinding up the hills. I first...
Forum: Southern California
09-12-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

On Momday I did 24 miles and 2400 feet of road...

On Momday I did 24 miles and 2400 feet of road climbing. I did barbell squats on Sunday and my legs were sore ASF. In fact Tuesday morning, I could barely get out of bed because I was so sore....
Forum: Southern California
09-10-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

My favorite SoCal dirt is 2-3 days old after a...

My favorite SoCal dirt is 2-3 days old after a heavy rain. The dirt is dry enough not to be muddy, but moist enough not to be dusty. In my opinion those are the best dirt riding conditions when...
Forum: Southern California
09-10-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Saturday morning dirt. My kids are both back in...

Saturday morning dirt. My kids are both back in soccer this season, so that means more gravel time next to the soccer field! This is the first time I took the carbon gravel frame to Cherry Canyon and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 404
Posted By jonathanf2

Ever since I got a proper road bike (two in fact:...

Ever since I got a proper road bike (two in fact: one aero and the other a lightweight climber), I've really honed my gravel bike for the terrain in my area which is mostly mountainous dirt trails...
Forum: Southern California
09-08-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I might try and swing by for another ride with...

I might try and swing by for another ride with them before it gets too cold. Though both my kids are playing fall sports and have after school activities, so finding time for these afternoon rides is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 3,862
Posted By jonathanf2

I wasn't questioning his techniques, just more...

I wasn't questioning his techniques, just more curious on his style. I personally love going out of saddle, but I've been trying to improve my energy conservation and aerobic conditioning, so I've...
Forum: Southern California
09-07-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Today I knocked out a quick 23 miles in the...

Today I knocked out a quick 23 miles in the Pasadena hills. I'm getting spoiled by these high income bracket neighborhood roads. They're nicely paved, have little-to-no traffic and I can ride them up...
Forum: Southern California
09-06-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Today I knocked out 25 miles and 2234 feet of...

Today I knocked out 25 miles and 2234 feet of climbing over at the Pasadena Hills. One my new favorite climbs is heading up towards Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, mainly because they have a nice...
Forum: Southern California
09-05-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

33 miles on the LA River and up the Griffith...

33 miles on the LA River and up the Griffith Observatory. The fire roads at Griffith park are all beat up from the rain this year. Park maintenance just keeps throwing sand and gravel on the fire...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 528
Posted By jonathanf2

Can you fit 26c tires? Panaracer has Gravelking...

Can you fit 26c tires? Panaracer has Gravelking slicks in that size which are fairly sturdy for a narrow road tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 619
Posted By jonathanf2

I've gone all in with carbon 3D printed saddles....

I've gone all in with carbon 3D printed saddles. The carbon shells are stiff, but the 3D printed mesh keeps it cushion/shape on long rides, they stays cool even in 100 degree temps and have very...
Forum: Southern California
08-31-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Today I knocked out 28 miles and 2600 feet of...

Today I knocked out 28 miles and 2600 feet of climbing. I stayed local and just kept going up the Pasadena hills. I came home and devoured a burrito! My wife thinks all my cycling has made me into a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 4,986
Posted By jonathanf2

I've been dropped by men, women, old, young,...

I've been dropped by men, women, old, young, fixed and geared climbers alike, but I'm always motivated to tackle hills and constantly improve. In my eye, a strong climber is the most impressive...
Forum: Southern California
08-29-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

The key to riding safely in Los Angeles is...

The key to riding safely in Los Angeles is knowing where and when to ride. I've had relatively car-free bike rides through the city based on timing. Plus if you stick to the hills, there's generally...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 28,532
Posted By jonathanf2

With titanium stem screws, mine are sub 100g. I...

With titanium stem screws, mine are sub 100g. I have them installed on all 3 of my bikes. I also feel the screw mount plates are easier to install and are well-suited for carbon drop bars.
Forum: Southern California
08-29-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I knocked out 22 miles and 16 miles on Sunday and...

I knocked out 22 miles and 16 miles on Sunday and Monday during the heat. I'm just not a fan of long rides, mainly because I'm busy with work and kids. Most of my riding is done in zone 3-5 and I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 28,532
Posted By jonathanf2

This frame was laying around being unused. I...

This frame was laying around being unused. I decided to re-purpose it for gravel using budget frame parts mostly from AliExpress:

2017 Motobecane Sprint CF Comp post mount CX/gravel frameset /...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By jonathanf2

Bike Tires Direct is one of my favorite online...

Bike Tires Direct is one of my favorite online vendors. I remember buying something and a few days later they had a sale discounting the same item. I emailed them and they applied the discount...
Forum: Southern California
08-22-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I knocked out a chill 21 miles this morning on...

I knocked out a chill 21 miles this morning on the gravel bike. I wanted to take the road bike, but there's still too much debris on the road especially since I felt like rolling in the city! It felt...
Forum: Southern California
08-21-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Yep, all of the above. My kids were the ones...

Yep, all of the above. My kids were the ones telling to rush home so they could get their free tacos! :D
Forum: Southern California
08-20-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

This Saturday I did about 23 miles on the gravel...

This Saturday I did about 23 miles on the gravel bike around the neighborhood. I'm beginning to really enjoy my carbon setup for gravel. It's still plenty fast on the road, with the ability to jump...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 28,532
Posted By jonathanf2

I'm considering switching this bike from 1x to...

I'm considering switching this bike from 1x to 2x. After doing some weight calculations, I can break even in terms of weight and keep the same low gearing if I go with a non-clutch RD paired with an...
Forum: Southern California
08-17-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

On Wednesday I did 27 miles on the LA River and...

On Wednesday I did 27 miles on the LA River and up Griffith Observatory again! I've been considering aero bars for my road bike, because it'd help on that long LA River stretch. Then I remember I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,380
Posted By jonathanf2

Also a Dad here with work and my kids' after...

Also a Dad here with work and my kids' after school activities. I usually schedule my rides in the mornings during the weekend or before school pick-up on the weekdays. My kids also play soccer...
Forum: Southern California
08-15-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I did 28 miles on Monday around the neighborhood....

I did 28 miles on Monday around the neighborhood. I need to ride earlier, because midday I was feeling fried outside!
...
Forum: Southern California
08-12-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Saturday morning, 36 mile road ride around the LA...

Saturday morning, 36 mile road ride around the LA River bike trail, up Griffith Park and back home. I didn't feel motivated to ride this morning, but made myself suit up and go out! Also I've been...
Forum: Southern California
08-09-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

For Wednesday I just did 15 miles of gravel...

For Wednesday I just did 15 miles of gravel climbing around LA. I climbed Debs Park on one of the uphill trails that has about a 17% grade climb. I then descended down the dirt trail and hit up Mt....
Forum: Southern California
08-08-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Back on the bike today knocking out 23 road miles...

Back on the bike today knocking out 23 road miles around Pasadena and 90+ degree weather. Definitely toasty outside!
...
Forum: Southern California
08-07-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Saturday my buddies and I did 30 miles and 2500...

Saturday my buddies and I did 30 miles and 2500 feet of climbing at Chino Hills State Park. It was hot with 100 degree temps and those 15-20% grade dirt climbs were not fun. All that work was for the...
Forum: Southern California
08-04-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Thursday morning I did 23 miles around the Rose...

Thursday morning I did 23 miles around the Rose Bowl and finished climbing Glen Oaks in the Pasadena hills. I really have a tinkering problem, not only did I recently swap my gravel frame to a carbon...
Forum: Southern California
08-04-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I saw a few MTB'er going through, so I'm sure...

I saw a few MTB'er going through, so I'm sure it's doable. I've done that route in reverse from the campground, but I like descending on ACH.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,812
Posted By jonathanf2

I'm curious if one is using a dedicated bike for...

I'm curious if one is using a dedicated bike for flat crit racing, why not dump the FD and go with an aero chainring 1x setup? What's even the point of having a 2x setup if you're just going in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-30-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,141
Views: 294,802
Posted By jonathanf2

They're LTwoo "eggroll" finned brake pads...

They're LTwoo "eggroll" finned brake pads (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805572670812.html). The heat dissipation on these pads are quite good and so is the pad wear. The only issue I have...
Forum: Southern California
07-30-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I took the gravel bike out on Saturday for 26...

I took the gravel bike out on Saturday for 26 miles in the muggy heat. I made sure to ice my bottles again the night before, but that only kept them cold for like 30 minutes! I think I've made all...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,141
Views: 294,802
Posted By jonathanf2

I recently swapped my components from my alloy...

I recently swapped my components from my alloy gravel bike to my old carbon frame I was originally using for road (since then I've upgraded to a dedicated road frame):...
Forum: Southern California
07-28-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I haven't been up there in awhile since I got...

I haven't been up there in awhile since I got back into town. The new tires and wheel setup looks nice! Have you weighed your bike since you installed them? Looks like you got a new climbing cassette...
Forum: Southern California
07-28-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

On Thursday I did 22 miles through Elysian Park...

On Thursday I did 22 miles through Elysian Park doing the last of fine tuning on my recent gravel build. I also climbed Stuck Truck Hill in Silver Lake with a claimed 22% grade, but my computer was...
Forum: Southern California
07-25-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Day 2: 25 mile shakedown ride to my favorite...

Day 2: 25 mile shakedown ride to my favorite climb. Tried heading out early to avoid the heat, but by the time I got home I was already fried! Everything is riding smooth now. Last night I adjusted...
Forum: Southern California
07-24-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Last weekend I decided it was time to retire my...

Last weekend I decided it was time to retire my alloy gravel frameset and use my old endurance road carbon frameset which was collecting dust (having since been replaced with a dedicated road frame)....
Forum: Southern California
07-24-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By jonathanf2

That's why I mention going early to avoid the...

That's why I mention going early to avoid the road traffic. Plus I'm not a fan of going up the reservoir way, I find Ledgewood the most direct way and prefer descending by the reservoir on the way...
Forum: Southern California
07-20-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I just got back from doing 6 days of riding up in...

I just got back from doing 6 days of riding up in Portland, Oregon. I borrowed my friend's bike travel case and took my bike on a flight. Weather was also quite hot there, so I did most my cycling in...
Forum: Southern California
07-20-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By jonathanf2

Just be mindful of the rush hour drivers....

Just be mindful of the rush hour drivers. Franklin is just a terrible road for cyclists in general. On your descent down, you can exit from the gate, go left and take the dirt path to the road. You...
Forum: Southern California
07-20-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By jonathanf2

Going up Beachwood, then Ledgewood and through...

Going up Beachwood, then Ledgewood and through the gates would be the fastest way up. I really wish they'd open the trail from Griffith Park to the sign so cyclists on gravel/mountain bikes could...
Forum: Southern California
07-02-23, 01:20 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

I did 25 miles today cruising through the city...

I did 25 miles today cruising through the city midday. It was pretty hot, so I worked up a good sweat. I swung by the 6th street bridge!
...
Forum: Southern California
06-30-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

They redid sections by Cobb Estate, so the dirt...

They redid sections by Cobb Estate, so the dirt is a bit loose, but still ridable. The trail is quite wide and open to bikes. I still need to ride it all the way to Eaton Canyon though. It's just...
Forum: Southern California
06-30-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Felt like going into roadie mode today and did 26...

Felt like going into roadie mode today and did 26 miles up my favorite climb. Time to burn off my winter love handles with the summer heat! Lol
...
Forum: Southern California
06-30-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

30 miles and 2500 feet of climbing on Thursday....

30 miles and 2500 feet of climbing on Thursday. Temps are warming up, I was definitely dripping sweat while climbing up double digit elevation. Did some mild dirt climbing up to to Cobb Estate and...
Forum: Southern California
06-27-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2,534
Views: 287,217
Posted By jonathanf2

Finally the forum is working again! I knocked out...

Finally the forum is working again! I knocked out 30 miles on Saturday afternoon up to the Griffith Observatory on the 2x bike and only 16 miles Monday due a mechanical issue on the 1x bike. Saturday...
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