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Forum: Southern California
06-17-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,147
Posted By roaming_art

I rode last year, and the road wasn't closed...

I rode last year, and the road wasn't closed...
Forum: Southern California
05-08-17, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,572
Posted By roaming_art

I find the LA river trail much more comfortable...

I find the LA river trail much more comfortable of a ride than the SGRT. Can't believe the size of some of the camps on the San Gabriel River.
Forum: Southern California
05-04-17, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,660
Posted By roaming_art

Found the party pooper.

Found the party pooper.
Forum: Touring
05-03-17, 11:51 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

Did those front rack adapters come with the rack?...

Did those front rack adapters come with the rack? Or did you source them from somewhere else? thanks.
Forum: Southern California
05-02-17, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,660
Posted By roaming_art

Very cool, say hey if you see a goofy rider in...

Very cool, say hey if you see a goofy rider in Chacos on a black Trek 520 :) I know this one has a series of rest stops, but I don't know what will be included at them. I will bring lots of snacks!...
Forum: Southern California
05-01-17, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,660
Posted By roaming_art

Nobody else is riding this event? I'm surprised....

Nobody else is riding this event? I'm surprised. New to this, but surprised. Got 50 miles in yesterday averaging 14.7mph. Felt good! Drank ~100oz of water, ate ~400kcal in snacks (wish I had brought...
Forum: Southern California
04-29-17, 10:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,660
Posted By roaming_art

Anyone else gearing up for the 2017 LA River Ride?

I'm signed up, this will be my 1st century! Long Beach start for me. Anyone else thinking the same? May 10th is the deadline to sign up without paying a higher price (I think it's $10 more). Going...
Forum: Touring
11-27-16, 08:31 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

I've now put 1,000 miles on my bike with the 920...

I've now put 1,000 miles on my bike with the 920 front rack. The rack has been absolutely problem free and indispensable in my daily use and commute. It clears everything, including the disc, with...
Forum: Southern California
10-09-16, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By roaming_art

There is plenty of free, non-permit street...

There is plenty of free, non-permit street parking on Ocean Blvd, 2nd st. and 1st street from Alamitos to Cherry. Very easy to jump on the boardwalk path and ride it over to Shoreline to get on the...
Forum: Southern California
07-05-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,132
Posted By roaming_art

Good to know, thanks!

Good to know, thanks!
Forum: Touring
07-05-16, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,882
Posted By roaming_art

"the last bike I will ever buy" I like the way...

"the last bike I will ever buy" I like the way you think. I settled on a 520 disc after a lot of research for a do everything utilitarian commuter/fitness/touring/light gravel, all rounder. It's been...
Forum: Southern California
07-05-16, 09:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,132
Posted By roaming_art

Yeah, I wonder why it opened up? Was still a good...

Yeah, I wonder why it opened up? Was still a good ride! Left late, noonish, so I saw a lot of people coming down. Do you guys bring locks up, or what do you do with your bikes if you want to grab a...
Forum: Southern California
06-29-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,132
Posted By roaming_art

I was turned around last friday. Have since been...

I was turned around last friday. Have since been watching it here: Road Closures Website (http://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/)
Mt. Baldy rd is open. Rode that until a huge chunk of glass put a...
Forum: Touring
06-28-16, 07:16 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

I also have the Ortlieb Back Rollers, and have...

I also have the Ortlieb Back Rollers, and have been using them for my commute. 40L of storage I believe between the two bags. What's neat is you can find a backpack attachment for them online, and...
Forum: Touring
06-22-16, 07:33 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7394/27235547834_373...

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7394/27235547834_37397f30af_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HuHiuW)

Finally got the 920 rack in, and I think it looks great on the 520! The mounts don't line up, so you...
Forum: Touring
06-22-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

Has anyone installed a BV two legged kickstand on...

Has anyone installed a BV two legged kickstand on their 520 disc? I have one, but I don't like how the included bracket has to fit to clear the cables and cable guides on the frame. It will probably...
Forum: Touring
06-22-16, 06:36 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

Wow! That's amazing customer service!

Wow! That's amazing customer service!
Forum: Southern California
06-20-16, 09:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,132
Posted By roaming_art

This sounds awesome! I'll be there on the 4th.

This sounds awesome! I'll be there on the 4th.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-16, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By roaming_art

I think you sir are correct, and the guys at the...

I think you sir are correct, and the guys at the shop shared the same thoughts. Coming from an aluminum mtb, and a POS Schwinn Admiral (which I still find highly useful as an errand, beater bike w/ a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By roaming_art

I've replaced the stock pedals with a new pair of...

I've replaced the stock pedals with a new pair of XLC MTB pedals, they spin smoothly. I'll try unshipping the chain when I get home. There are no seized links in the chain when pedaling backwards....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By roaming_art

New Trek 520 Disc, cyclic vibration felt through pedals in low gears at speed.

I've had the bike for about a week, ridden about 100 miles, and the bike seems to have a very consistent vibration felt through the pedals. It seems to happen more under load, and I'm noticing it...
Forum: Touring
06-14-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

I'll buy a set of Schwalbes if I have any trouble...

I'll buy a set of Schwalbes if I have any trouble with the Hard-cases, but I'm looking for a slightly more aggressive 38c or possibly a 40c (not planning to run fenders) to run some local gravel /...
Forum: Touring
06-12-16, 11:38 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

Anyone fit a 920 front rack on their 520? The...

Anyone fit a 920 front rack on their 520? The guys at my shop thought it might work, and said they'd order one if I wanted, no obligations if it didn't fit. Might do that next time I'm over there....
Forum: Touring
06-10-16, 09:07 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

[IMG]https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7339/2698303996...

[IMG]https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7339/26983039963_ec3f35f20f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H7p8GX)


Finally picked it up today. Took it for a quick 5 miler. Rides beautifully, very smooth, stable,...
Forum: Touring
06-06-16, 01:07 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By roaming_art

Pulled the trigger on a 2016 Disc 520 late last...

Pulled the trigger on a 2016 Disc 520 late last week, shipping from WI, really hoping it gets here quick! It will be my first proper road bike, and I plan on touring with it in the future (RAGBRAI,...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,777
Posted By roaming_art

I'm in a similar boat. I'm a college student, and...

I'm in a similar boat. I'm a college student, and I've just started commuting to class ~6 miles each way this summer on a Schwinn Admiral. I've been increasing my exercise runs into the 20-25 mile...
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