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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-14-19, 10:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,508
Posted By webtwo

La Vuelta a Espana 2019 tips for Madrid

As luck would have it, I will be in Madrid the weekend of September 15th. Has anyone ever been there to watch the Vuelta? I was looking for information on what sorts of events, booths and viewing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,259
Posted By webtwo

Hexlox not recommended

I recently purchased a set of Hexlox inserts for my thru-axles, seat and stem. I could not remove the 4mm Hexlox inserts from the larger steel bolts on my stem using the key that was provided....
Forum: Commuting
11-06-16, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,830
Posted By webtwo

Looks like it is bolted to the hole in the fork,...

Looks like it is bolted to the hole in the fork, where one might mount fenders or a headlight. An alternative to having the cable stop hanging from your headset.
Forum: Northern California
07-15-16, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By webtwo

I had some Rudy Projects made with a -4.25...

I had some Rudy Projects made with a -4.25 prescription. My Optometrist said that those were the strongest they had ever made. These were prescription lenses; no insert. Westlake Vision Center...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,119
Posted By webtwo

+1 on the Momentum. ...

+1 on the Momentum.

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Forum: Northern California
01-24-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,451
Posted By webtwo

Definitely a coyote. I've seen them sit on or...

Definitely a coyote. I've seen them sit on or next to Skyline Blvd on the Peninsula. They are not afraid of people, but will not be aggressive unless they are diseased.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,756
Posted By webtwo

The Strava app works using GPS. I put my phone...

The Strava app works using GPS. I put my phone in airplane mode when I go hiking in the wilderness. Cycling and not in airplane mode i have ridden 6 hours in and out of network coverage with 30%...
Forum: Northern California
02-07-14, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By webtwo

Defendant asserts "New car smell" caused him to fall asleep and kill cyclist

Another "Twinkie" defense. This is why lawyers have a high rate of suicide.

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/santacruz/ci_25069553/santa-cruz-county-da-tesla-driver-be-charged
Forum: Northern California
02-03-14, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By webtwo

Bike Stolen? M.V. Police have gallery of recovered bikes from thief caught red-handd

M.V. Voice article:

http://www.mv-voice.com/news/2014/01/29/thief-caught-with-truck-full-of-stolen-bikes

M.V. Police gallery of bikes recovered:...
Forum: Touring
02-02-14, 11:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,085
Posted By webtwo

I have a Nexus 7 and would recommend the Anker 14...

I have a Nexus 7 and would recommend the Anker 14 watt solar panel to keep it charged while you ride. I usually bring a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack and then charge devices at night.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,848
Posted By webtwo

I installed a spacer on each side of my bb shell....

I installed a spacer on each side of my bb shell. Otherwise, the spindle kept sliding towards the drive-side.
Forum: Northern California
08-21-13, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By webtwo

In SLO, ride out to Montana de Oro State Park. ...

In SLO, ride out to Montana de Oro State Park. It's one of the best coastal parks in California. Bring a camera and a windbreaker. Also in the area is Morro Rock in the town of Morro Bay. You...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-13, 10:42 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,217
Posted By webtwo

Definitely hot. Except for the safety flag. ...

Definitely hot. Except for the safety flag. That's a total turn-off. Ruins the counter-shading effect that protects the rider from Lion attacks.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-13, 09:37 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,217
Posted By webtwo

Counterpoint: This scores points for creative...

Counterpoint: This scores points for creative photography using limited resources; but it is difficult to score for the same reason.
Forum: Commuting
08-18-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,217
Posted By webtwo

This is my commuter. It has Hope Pro II hubs and...

This is my commuter. It has Hope Pro II hubs and 7 close-ratio cogs in the back. I just replaced the Shimano R505 brakes with TRP Spyre brakes.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,069
Posted By webtwo

I was debating between the Altamira and the SST...

I was debating between the Altamira and the SST and chose the SST. It's super-stiff and efficient. My confidence on descents was greatly improved. The ride can be a tad rough, but I'm used to it...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 47,719
Posted By webtwo

My old AMP MTB with AMP discs had a floating...

My old AMP MTB with AMP discs had a floating design. The brakes were operated by a traditional cable but the caliper had a small fluid reservoir. The entire caliper slid laterally on two pins. The...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-13, 07:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 47,719
Posted By webtwo

A long time ago I had an AMP mountain bike with...

A long time ago I had an AMP mountain bike with AMP disc brakes. They were cable-pulled hydraulic brakes. I really liked them, but the self-centering spring always left a minuscule amount of pad...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,449
Posted By webtwo

Here is another Fuji S.S.T. It is a 2010 1.0...

Here is another Fuji S.S.T. It is a 2010 1.0 built with SRAM Force.


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-13, 09:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,955
Posted By webtwo

My experience is that White Lightning looks...

My experience is that White Lightning looks cleaner on the bike, but the chain tends to drop little flakes of wax all over your garage floor and my carpet if I want to avoid opening the garage and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-13, 05:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,737
Posted By webtwo

I said "good morning" at 5:00 AM and the female...

I said "good morning" at 5:00 AM and the female rider let out a loud screeching scream. She was terrified.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-13, 02:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,737
Posted By webtwo

Compliment them: Their bike, clothes, looks,...

Compliment them: Their bike, clothes, looks, make-up, etc.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By webtwo

Strava for me. I have Samsung GS3 and use Strava...

Strava for me. I have Samsung GS3 and use Strava for 50 minutes each way, phone, email and internet and have 50% battery when I get home. I'm using Cleanrom6 R2.
Forum: Commuting
05-03-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,100
Posted By webtwo

I switched from a cr-mo steel fork to the Nashbar...

I switched from a cr-mo steel fork to the Nashbar and there was a tremendous difference. My 15-mile commute no longer caused irritation in my wrist joints. I've had the nashbar fork on two bikes,...
Forum: Touring
04-28-13, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,527
Posted By webtwo

I'd definitely use steel and not aluminum. I...

I'd definitely use steel and not aluminum. I have been on tour and saw aluminum racks fail, but fortunately I had Bruce Gordon's steel racks. Low center of gravity is good, but be careful not to...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-11, 10:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By webtwo

A bicycle whisperer...

A bicycle whisperer...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,173
Posted By webtwo

I have ridden Alfine, SRAM I-9 and SA 3-speeds. ...

I have ridden Alfine, SRAM I-9 and SA 3-speeds. I am much faster with my 1x7. I like close-ratio gears and then there's the 3 flights of stairs at the train station too.
...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,166
Posted By webtwo

I tried flat bars, but they were very...

I tried flat bars, but they were very uncomfortable for my 30 mile R.T. commute. Just got a neat little bell for my commuter that fits on the steerer:
...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-06-11, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,597
Posted By webtwo

I have volunteered repairing bikes here: ...

I have volunteered repairing bikes here:

http://bikesiliconvalley.org/bikeex

Thanks for reminding me that I need to be more diligent about helping out.
Forum: Commuting
10-28-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 782
Posted By webtwo

"I don't want to drive. The more you drive, the...

"I don't want to drive. The more you drive, the less intelligent you become."

from the movie REPO MAN.
Forum: Commuting
10-24-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,830
Posted By webtwo

It wasn't too technical at all. I had built the...

It wasn't too technical at all. I had built the wheel previously for my Single Speed. The nice thing about the Hope hub is that it builds a nice dishless wheel and the freehub has 48 points of...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-11, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,830
Posted By webtwo

I tried using IGHs to enhance my SS, but now I am...

I tried using IGHs to enhance my SS, but now I am riding a 1x7. I found IGHs geared too far apart and unforgiving when I wanted to go fast and shift hard while pedaling. I am using 7/10 of a...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-11, 11:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,485
Posted By webtwo

I have the Detours Sienna 30 liter. It has a...

I have the Detours Sienna 30 liter. It has a curved insert to keep your back ventilated, but the insert reduces the true capacity (volume). It has a detachable helmet harness which I find quite...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-11, 09:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,134
Posted By webtwo

Single speed with rack (bike/train 15 miles one...

Single speed with rack (bike/train 15 miles one way): 55/20 (Gates sprockets).
Road Bike when I ride all the way (42 miles one way): 35.7-109.5.
Forum: Touring
08-08-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By webtwo

Kalispell, Montana to Jasper, AB. You can stick...

Kalispell, Montana to Jasper, AB. You can stick to the highway or take sections on forest roads to avoid the crowds. Lots of wildlife, forests, lakes, rivers and mountains await the hardy cycle...
Forum: Northern California
06-20-11, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 561
Posted By webtwo

I RSVP'd and have it on my calendar.

I RSVP'd and have it on my calendar.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,184
Posted By webtwo

I have a similar intersection on my way home, but...

I have a similar intersection on my way home, but there isn't a crosswalk at all. It is a freeway off-ramp that terminates to a "T" at the street I travel on. The only pedestrian crossing is going...
Forum: Northern California
06-09-11, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,455
Posted By webtwo

We have seen again and again, that people who...

We have seen again and again, that people who rely on cell phones and GPS are pushing their luck. Did the person in the park forget how they got there? They couldn't describe their location over...
Forum: Northern California
06-09-11, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,972
Posted By webtwo

Unfortunately, State Highway crossings fall under...

Unfortunately, State Highway crossings fall under the jurisdiction of Caltrans. Good luck with their bureaucracy.
Forum: Commuting
05-31-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 23,703
Posted By webtwo

I don't like anything over 70, but will commute...

I don't like anything over 70, but will commute up to the high 90s.
Forum: Northern California
05-27-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,786
Posted By webtwo

I think it's just a bunch of people on their...

I think it's just a bunch of people on their bikes instead of in their cars or walking or crawling or whatever. Motorists are diverse too, with some obeying the rules of traffic, some playing...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,059
Posted By webtwo

"Where is pancakes house?"

"Where is pancakes house?"
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By webtwo

The nice thing about the swift is that it has...

The nice thing about the swift is that it has horizontal dropouts which are great if you are going with IGH. You could get a Nexus 7-speed hub and a nice 20" rim built up into a wheel for about $200...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,885
Posted By webtwo

I had only one break-down back when I was in high...

I had only one break-down back when I was in high school. I went on a long ride on Thanksgiving Day when my chain broke. No businesses were open , no money, before cell-phones and I had to walk 5...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By webtwo

Cereal will put you to sleep because it is loaded...

Cereal will put you to sleep because it is loaded with carbohydrates. Same with juice. Too many carbs raise your blood sugar and your body responds by releasing lots of insulin which in turn...
Forum: Touring
05-08-11, 08:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,663
Posted By webtwo

For dynamo hub users, there is now a commercially...

For dynamo hub users, there is now a commercially available solution. I think they cost about $100.

Dahon rechargeable power pack. (http://www.thinkbiologic.com/products/reecharge-power-pack)

I...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,122
Posted By webtwo

29 pounds, although here in N. California I have...

29 pounds, although here in N. California I have just removed my fenders for the season. My pannier adds 10-15 pounds of tools, clothes and lunch.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 04:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,571
Posted By webtwo

I have Vaude Cycle 30 pannier/backpack. Takes...

I have Vaude Cycle 30 pannier/backpack. Takes seconds to convert back and forth which is handy since I often take my bike on the train. There are long flights of stairs at one train station, and...
Forum: Touring
04-29-11, 05:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,260
Posted By webtwo

+1 for the Ursack. Best when hung from a large...

+1 for the Ursack. Best when hung from a large rock formation (bears don't rock climb, just climb trees). If a steel food locker is provided I always make use of it. I never had a problem in Black...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-11, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 610
Posted By webtwo

If you plan on going 700c make sure your brakes...

If you plan on going 700c make sure your brakes will reach the rim. You might need brakes with a longer reach.
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