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Forum: Northern California
05-05-17, 06:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,197
Posted By jeffy1021

Good thing I checked this, I was planning to ride...

Good thing I checked this, I was planning to ride Redwood Road tomorrow. I guess I'll need to make other plans. Palomares and Redwood Road are my normal go to routes when I happen to have a free...
Forum: Northern California
04-09-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Posted By jeffy1021

Embarcadero Bridge Closure in Oakland

I cross this bridge a few times a week on my commute from San Leandro to Emeryville and am NOT looking forward to it being closed for the next two years. Does anyone else use this bridge? It would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-14, 11:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,281
Posted By jeffy1021

Dahon Mu P8 single speed conversion tips

I have a 5+ year old Dahon Mu P8 that needs a new derailleur cable. Instead of getting a new cable, I am looking to convert it to single speed since I've been stuck in the same gear since the cable...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,052
Posted By jeffy1021

Mu P8 rear wheel / rim replacement

I was about to replace the rear brake pads on my 5 year old Dahon Mu P8 and noticed that the rim would touch the pad at one spot. Upon further examination, I saw that a spoke had broken at its head?...
Forum: Northern California
07-25-12, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 528
Posted By jeffy1021

Construction on Tunnel Rd / Ashby Ave

I was thinking about taking the "long way home" on Friday (Ashby-Tunnel-Skyline-Redwood), but remember seeing signs on the freeway about repaving being done on Ashby Ave and Tunnel Rd. Has anyone...
Forum: Northern California
06-17-10, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,032
Posted By jeffy1021

Correct, the first two signals are very close...

Correct, the first two signals are very close together, maybe 100 feet apart which is why it makes sense to use the lanes that I used. Basically I choose to stay in one lane throughout that stretch...
Forum: Northern California
06-17-10, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,032
Posted By jeffy1021

Yes, I will print out a copy of the CVC and keep...

Yes, I will print out a copy of the CVC and keep it in my bike bag. I was kind of caught off guard and was not prepared to defend myself since I've always been doing what was legal and safe as far...
Forum: Northern California
06-17-10, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,032
Posted By jeffy1021

Illegal to make a left turn from the far left turn lane?

I was going to post this in the Safety Forum, but I thought I would post it here so I can get some local opinions. I got pulled over this AM by Emeryville PD for making a left turn from the far left...
Forum: Northern California
06-11-10, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,423
Posted By jeffy1021

Wow, I did not these were such a hot commodity. ...

Wow, I did not these were such a hot commodity. I am thinking about getting a hitch mount rack now. Then that means I would need to lock the bike to the rack with cables which introduces yet...
Forum: Northern California
06-10-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,423
Posted By jeffy1021

yakima roof rack and bike attachment stolen off the top of my car

I believe my rack and bike attachments (fork mount) were stolen off the top of my Scion xA today while parked at the Bayfair BART station parking lot. It is almost ironic because normally I ride to...
Forum: Northern California
11-03-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By jeffy1021

I saw that on the news yesterday too and the...

I saw that on the news yesterday too and the first thing I wondered was if he had a light. I see people riding without lights all the time, but apparently he had one. There's not much you can do to...
Forum: Northern California
11-02-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 316,638
Posted By jeffy1021

Rode a flat century with some friends on...

Rode a flat century with some friends on Saturday. It took a while, but it was the first century for everyone (excluding me). The weather was great and I am glad everyone finished!
...
Forum: Northern California
09-17-09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By jeffy1021

That's probably right. I don't ride with a HRM...

That's probably right. I don't ride with a HRM so I have no proof anyways. It's probably because I'm using different muscles so I have the perception that I am catching my breath because I start to...
Forum: Northern California
09-17-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By jeffy1021

I'm sitting most of the time while climbing. ...

I'm sitting most of the time while climbing. However, if there is a really steep section, if I start to feel tired, or if my HR is too high, I'll get of the saddle for a bit. Also as powpow...
Forum: Northern California
08-24-09, 12:04 AM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 316,638
Posted By jeffy1021

Did about 35 miles with a friend starting from...

Did about 35 miles with a friend starting from the CV park and ride lot going out to Pleasanton, down Foothill Rd to 84, climbed Palomares Rd and looped back to CV.
Forum: Northern California
08-13-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,103
Posted By jeffy1021

I've rode both ways a couple of times, but it...

I've rode both ways a couple of times, but it always seemed super windy going home since I ride close to the water. That being said, riding actually doesn't take that much longer than taking BART...
Forum: Northern California
08-13-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,103
Posted By jeffy1021

Yes, I've seen that bike trailer at MacArthur...

Yes, I've seen that bike trailer at MacArthur BART many times.
Forum: Northern California
08-13-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,103
Posted By jeffy1021

I used to take BART just about every day, but...

I used to take BART just about every day, but after I got married, I've been catching a ride to work with my wife since we only work a few miles apart. If our schedules are opposite, I will ride all...
Forum: Northern California
08-10-09, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By jeffy1021

I called them actually and the guy I talked to...

I called them actually and the guy I talked to was pretty helpful. He recommended the Laguna since it is expandable, so I went with that. He did mention that he commutes with the El Borracho. Too...
Forum: Northern California
08-10-09, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By jeffy1021

Very tempting indeed. How many cubic inches do...

Very tempting indeed. How many cubic inches do you think I would need to hold a change of clothes (shirt, socks, pants, undershirt)?
Forum: Northern California
08-06-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By jeffy1021

My wife and I will be doing the 65 miler, our...

My wife and I will be doing the 65 miler, our first organized ride. Unfortunately, I just got back to riding after an injury back in May, so I did not have as much time to train with my wife as I...
Forum: Northern California
07-30-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,420
Posted By jeffy1021

How steep are these climbs compared to say,...

How steep are these climbs compared to say, Tunnel Road?
Forum: Northern California
07-29-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,670
Posted By jeffy1021

I have tried sashimi grade tuna and salmon from...

I have tried sashimi grade tuna and salmon from berkeley bowl and I am still alive. I think I tried the Trader Joe's tuna before and again did not get sick from eating it raw. When I was at costco...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,777
Posted By jeffy1021

Strida clone for $200???

I was searching for something unrelated and came across this on Craigslist. I am not looking for another foldie, but this was pretty tempting. It makes me curious as to how it compares to the real...
Forum: Northern California
07-22-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,000
Posted By jeffy1021

My wife and I will be doing the 100k Tour of Napa...

My wife and I will be doing the 100k Tour of Napa Valley. It will the first organized ride for the both of us. Hopefully my wife will be able to make it over the hills, she's not a quitter...
Forum: Northern California
07-22-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,772
Posted By jeffy1021

I went down part of Marin from Grizzly Peak this...

I went down part of Marin from Grizzly Peak this morning and I do not see how anyone can ride up that thing. Even going down, I felt like I was about to fall over the bars. Props for for those...
Forum: Northern California
07-20-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By jeffy1021

One of these days! Judging by the ride reports...

One of these days! Judging by the ride reports and pictures I see posted, it seems like you guys have a blast. The scheduling never works out for me unfortunately.
Forum: Northern California
07-20-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By jeffy1021

+1 about recording the live feed in the AM. ...

+1 about recording the live feed in the AM. Depending on my work schedule, I sometimes am even able to catch the end before I have to leave for work. I just got cable last month too, just in time. ...
Forum: Northern California
07-13-09, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By jeffy1021

Well, you guys were right, the traffic was light...

Well, you guys were right, the traffic was light and the scenery was nice.

I suck at climbing! I must have stopped about 6 times over the the 33 miles and 3300 feet of climbing to catch my...
Forum: Northern California
07-13-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By jeffy1021

Thanks for the feedback. Do you know how the...

Thanks for the feedback. Do you know how the traffic is in the late afternoon / evening, say 5-6PM?
Forum: Northern California
07-13-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By jeffy1021

traffic on redwood road

Since I am getting off earlier than normal today, I thought it would be a good opportunity to get some climbing in. Typically, if I ride home from work (or vice versa) I go through Alameda which is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,085
Posted By jeffy1021

Here's what I've bought over the past year or so:...

Here's what I've bought over the past year or so:
Dahon Mu P8
Birdy Monocoque (sold)
Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Pro

What I would have bought if I never read this forum:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-09, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By jeffy1021

Thanks! Typically I ride the Dahon if I plan...

Thanks!

Typically I ride the Dahon if I plan to take the train. If I do take the PRP on the train, I do not fold it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By jeffy1021

Wow, this thread is just about a year old now. ...

Wow, this thread is just about a year old now. Since then, I sold the Birdy and got a Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Pro and have been very happy with it. Unfortunately, I fell off my bike a little more...
Forum: Northern California
05-20-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 574
Posted By jeffy1021

+1 about Hesparian / UC Blvd However, if you...

+1 about Hesparian / UC Blvd

However, if you ride it early enough, there aren't too many cars. I rode from San Leandro to Coyote Hills via Hesparian one Saturday morning to meet up some friends...
Forum: Northern California
05-16-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,012
Posted By jeffy1021

My wife doesn't seem to mind riding with me, but...

My wife doesn't seem to mind riding with me, but she wouldn't go by herself. But it does help that a lot of our friends have more recently started riding. About one to two Saturdays per month, a...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-09, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 893
Posted By jeffy1021

I'll definitely take it easy. I kind of...

I'll definitely take it easy.

I kind of figured it may be more than a sprain since the swelling did not really go down much after 24 hours despite icing and elevating it. The thing is that it...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 893
Posted By jeffy1021

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I...

Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

I doubt I could ride on it. I cannot squeeze my fingers very tightly yet so I wouldn't be able to shift or brake with my right hand which could be a problem.
Forum: Northern California
05-13-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 893
Posted By jeffy1021

Hopefully not, but it never really hurt much in...

Hopefully not, but it never really hurt much in the first place so I'm hopeful I'll make a good recovery.
Forum: Northern California
05-13-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 893
Posted By jeffy1021

So I got some xrays done and I have a distal...

So I got some xrays done and I have a distal radius fracture which I heard is a fairly common wrist fracture. Fortunately, the bone was not displaced, but I will need to wear a cast for four weeks. ...
Forum: Northern California
05-11-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 893
Posted By jeffy1021

Bike to work day practice run gone bad

My wife and I were planning to ride 18 miles from San Leandro to Berkeley/Emeryville this Thursday for Bike to Work Day. She has never did the route so I thought it would be a good idea to do a...
Forum: Northern California
04-23-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By jeffy1021

Thanks for the replies so far. You guys have...

Thanks for the replies so far. You guys have definitely gave me a lot to choose from. I'm thinking of maybe doing a metric first before trying the full 100 miles just to get a taste of what it's...
Forum: Northern California
04-22-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By jeffy1021

Good local/semi-local centuries for beginners

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good 'beginners' century in CA? For my wedding gift, my wife said she would do the event of my choice with me. I was thinking of maybe doing the Maui or...
Forum: Northern California
04-20-09, 07:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,247
Posted By jeffy1021

I also rode to work from home today (about 18...

I also rode to work from home today (about 18 miles). If I catch BART, I only have about 5 miles of riding. I could easily catch a ride to work with my wife as we only work about 2 miles apart. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,715
Posted By jeffy1021

I have a Dahon Mu P8 which was my first folder...

I have a Dahon Mu P8 which was my first folder purchase and is what got me into folding bikes. It is also easy to take on the train.

The PRP does collapse but I pretty much leave it unfolded...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-09, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,715
Posted By jeffy1021

That would be mine. I recently got a BF PRP and...

That would be mine. I recently got a BF PRP and having three folding/portable bikes is a bit much so I had to get rid of one!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 722,240
Posted By jeffy1021

These are one the only knobbies I could find in...

These are one the only knobbies I could find in 355. Do you think they're worth checking out or will even fit with enough clearance? Should I just stick with Marathons for light trails?
...
Forum: Northern California
11-04-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,253
Posted By jeffy1021

I would also be interested, but some advance...

I would also be interested, but some advance notice would be nice so I can get a new bike =).
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 722,240
Posted By jeffy1021

What tires do you run?

What tires do you run?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-03-08, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 722,240
Posted By jeffy1021

It has crossed my mind to use my Birdy for light...

It has crossed my mind to use my Birdy for light trails and off road. Aside from the gearing, could I throw some knobbies on there and use it for that purpose? I've seen off-road tires offered for...
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