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05-22-15, 10:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By Dabbo

So sorry did not see this and didn't know was...

So sorry did not see this and didn't know was difficult to reply.
And don't check in very often.
Glad was able to give you some info.
Dabbo
08-28-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By Dabbo

Veloce in SE Portland on Howethorne rents road...

Veloce in SE Portland on Howethorne rents road bikes.
Enjoy!
05-21-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,590
Posted By Dabbo

Hi Shifty, Thanks for the post, I'm thinking...

Hi Shifty,
Thanks for the post, I'm thinking about coming down this weekend.
I want to do some mtb around there but might bring the road bike and do some climbing.
Will let you know.
Looking at...
05-21-12, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By Dabbo

JR, too bad I will not be around in July. You...

JR, too bad I will not be around in July.
You are very close to Nike, where I work and there is a daily training ride at noon.
We go north on 158th and climb one of the many hills to Skyline.
If...
05-09-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,458
Posted By Dabbo

Thanks for the update Shifty, I still have not...

Thanks for the update Shifty, I still have not make it back there after our trip few years ago, looking forward to try it again one of these years.
Maybe this way there is going to be less traffic...
10-22-10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,901
Posted By Dabbo

Flat bars rule, there is a reason why they got...

Flat bars rule, there is a reason why they got banned, but at the local level you should be able to ride them without any problems.
I switched back to flat bars this year and I like them much...
05-06-10, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By Dabbo

Glad to have you back, looks like the bikes are...

Glad to have you back, looks like the bikes are still there. I have a few friends that are doing RTB, if you see anybody with the kit "Filth and Fury" just tell them Paolo says ciao.
Have fun and...
04-08-10, 01:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Dabbo

Jackson is a good grade, have you tried going...

Jackson is a good grade, have you tried going right at the top and continue on Mason? It keeps going and going.
Mason from the bottom has a couple of steep grades, they are hard.
Old Cornelius is...
04-03-10, 01:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Dabbo

Good job Andy and good plan for the season. I...

Good job Andy and good plan for the season.
I would not worry too much about lifting or running, they can be dangerous at our age and if our body is not used to. I just jog a bit on soft trail (Nike...
04-03-10, 01:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By Dabbo

I did not weight mine but it is fairly light. ...

I did not weight mine but it is fairly light.
As far as handling I really like it, I got 2 full seasons of CX races and even raced it in short track and did some MTBing with it.
01-03-10, 11:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,267
Posted By Dabbo

ppp, if you switch tires to road tires you need a...

ppp, if you switch tires to road tires you need a double or a different gear than your cross set up or you will spin out easily.
09-30-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By Dabbo

My Terry saddles never die, I have one with 2...

My Terry saddles never die, I have one with 2 full seasons of cross plus one winter rain commuting still going strong.
What happens to your saddles, do you have pictures.
If they are in synthetic...
09-14-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,215
Posted By Dabbo

Shifty and 2thGrinder have a great ride! I...

Shifty and 2thGrinder have a great ride!
I still remember that pie and the awesome ride.
I keep promising myself to do it again someday.
Ciao
Dabbo
08-28-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By Dabbo

The one and only.... Cross Crusade ...

The one and only....

Cross Crusade

DATE EVENT LOCATION
October 4 Crusade Series Race 1 Alpenrose Dairy Portland, OR
October 10 Cross Clash, Grunge #1
Not a series race but part of...
08-28-09, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,429
Posted By Dabbo

E non dimenticare i pedali....CrankBrothers sono...

E non dimenticare i pedali....CrankBrothers sono i migliori.
Ciao e divertiti
Dabbo
06-22-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 655
Posted By Dabbo

Cool, did you go to the top and back? How was the...

Cool, did you go to the top and back? How was the ride?
Thanks for the pictures.
Ciao
Dabbo
06-20-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 655
Posted By Dabbo

Go to Sister, take a rigth to McKenzie pass, if...

Go to Sister, take a rigth to McKenzie pass, if open continue downhill as far as you want to go, turn around and go home, or if you have time go all the way down to the end and take a rigth and climb...
06-17-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 974
Posted By Dabbo

Masher you must be in very good shape to do the...

Masher you must be in very good shape to do the hills in 30 Seconds!
I don't mind my desk job, Tabor tonigth?
Ciao
Dabbo
06-12-09, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 974
Posted By Dabbo

In Portland you can "climb" the west hills but it...

In Portland you can "climb" the west hills but it will take you about 15', sure you can go up and down and even find some very steep routes. Like the Ronde.
Larch is the closest to town and can take...
03-26-09, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 623
Posted By Dabbo

No unless you train with a power meter, I believe...

No unless you train with a power meter, I believe that is the only difference.
02-26-09, 01:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By Dabbo

Ciao Duke, You should try to connect with...

Ciao Duke,

You should try to connect with OBRA3 in the forums or look here: http://www.veloreview.com/obra3/

Also did you look at the message board on the OBRA site?...
11-13-08, 11:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,842
Posted By Dabbo

+1 for Portland, after last weekend of cross...

+1 for Portland, after last weekend of cross nirvana......
Check it out at pdxcross.com
Plus there is short track in the summer
Kermesses in spring and fall
And it is sunny and warm all year...
11-11-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,987
Posted By Dabbo

Bravo Shifty, 'looza week is pretty good, it was...

Bravo Shifty, 'looza week is pretty good, it was hot last year, great for riding less for the fair.
Dogs you want to check for hostels in the Hawthorne area, I know there are a couple, small ones,...
10-10-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By Dabbo

I just got back and I must say it was great, very...

I just got back and I must say it was great, very good place for a show, a lot of different builders and a few other things, many things were similar to what was shown at big show, mostly from the...
10-09-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Dabbo

Last year there were over 100 riders in the...

Last year there were over 100 riders in the Saturday qualification TT.
On Sunday there is going to be almost 1000 for the Cross Crusade and the WC event.

no-1, dodge balls were not at the short...
10-09-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,189
Posted By Dabbo

Universal is both, so is Bike Tires Direct. ...

Universal is both, so is Bike Tires Direct.

A lot of choices in PDX.....

If you know what to buy, you can try cheaper alternatives a Performance, Bike Gallery, Bike&Hike or REI.
If you need...
10-08-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 842
Posted By Dabbo

Schwalbe are good, I did a whole season on them....

Schwalbe are good, I did a whole season on them. They work pretty well in the mud and the tread is almost too high and rubber is very durable, I was trying to wear them out a bit and even by...
10-08-08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Dabbo

Last year I was just riding along and bang I got...

Last year I was just riding along and bang I got hit by a ball on my head, I did not even know that they were doing it, I was just concentrating on the race.
Luckily I did not get hit by the...
10-02-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 963
Posted By Dabbo

A) I would not use the tape, heard is not that...

A) I would not use the tape, heard is not that good if it gets wet...
B) it is not so difficult to center the tire, no need for plastic layer

good luck and remember the second time it will be...
09-30-08, 10:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,180
Posted By Dabbo

To get a pinch flat with a tubular you need to...

To get a pinch flat with a tubular you need to damage the casing, so it depends from the type of tire and how heavy it is, some lighter ones are less resistant to pinch flat if you ride over rocks...
09-29-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,180
Posted By Dabbo

Hunt-man good job, if you are riding with S&M you...

Hunt-man good job, if you are riding with S&M you should check with Sellwood and see what they have, you might get a discount there and it is always good to support them....
They have several wheels...
09-29-08, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,128
Posted By Dabbo

Good job out there, a bit hot? Check out the...

Good job out there, a bit hot?

Check out the Hutchinson tubeless they are going pretty cheap at Performance, and remember only a number of races are going to be dry like today, rain is coming and...
09-28-08, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By Dabbo

In a 35' race I feel I can go very fast at the...

In a 35' race I feel I can go very fast at the beginning and than just keep a decent speed to the end, on 45' I need to pace or I slow way down at the end, so I don't start as fast and keep more of a...
09-28-08, 11:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,180
Posted By Dabbo

Given the fact that most pro run tubulars in...

Given the fact that most pro run tubulars in cross I would say they work pretty well. You can run low pressure for cross and they don't flat unless you really hit a big rock or tear the side of the...
09-25-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,128
Posted By Dabbo

First get good wheels, tubular or no tubes. I...

First get good wheels, tubular or no tubes.
I would stay away from carbon, you will see the courses that the Crusaders are going to invent.
Most of them are a bit "unconventional" and with the...
09-24-08, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By Dabbo

It looks like Barlow is going to be dry, it will...

It looks like Barlow is going to be dry, it will be easier and faster.
I race master B and ride a Santacruz, wear a blue Nike kit.
Ciao
Paolo
09-23-08, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By Dabbo

If you did the races at Hood River you did have...

If you did the races at Hood River you did have to run a lot, normally you will see the other races are flatter and not much running until it gets really muddy.
Barlow has one run up, it is steep...
09-22-08, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,587
Posted By Dabbo

My Santacruz is pretty fast on the road, the...

My Santacruz is pretty fast on the road, the frame is light and stiff.
08-21-08, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By Dabbo

That is why I did not give the link, I always...

That is why I did not give the link, I always forget. Great group and the Saturday ride is huge.
Go there early the first time to get to know people and understand what group you want to ride with....
08-20-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By Dabbo

You should check the Portland Velo rides, plenty...

You should check the Portland Velo rides, plenty of ladies there and they have a few rides around town.
Good luck.
08-14-08, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By Dabbo

Oh Man, I am so bummed I missed that this year....

Oh Man, I am so bummed I missed that this year. Family is back in town after a month away....
I have been looking to do it earlier, too bad.
So they only left one day open for bikes only?
Have fun...
08-03-08, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By Dabbo

The Redline will do fine, the only thing better...

The Redline will do fine, the only thing better with carbon is weight and maybe a bit of vibrations absorption depend of the fork.
Plus with that frame a steel fork looks much better.
08-03-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By Dabbo

Veloce on Hawthorne does an excellent job, I got...

Veloce on Hawthorne does an excellent job, I got my bike there and he fitted me, still going great after 3 years.
I heard great things about Bicycle Fitting Services - Michael Sylvester.
Check them...
07-11-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 956
Posted By Dabbo

I have never done it but a friend told me about...

I have never done it but a friend told me about going from Portland to Detroit lake via backroads than you have to do the Santiam pass and stay on 22 but at list is mostly downhill.
From Sister you...
07-08-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,155
Posted By Dabbo

I assume you are starting at Mt. Tabor. You...

I assume you are starting at Mt. Tabor.
You can ride south on the 205 path, now under construction and easily stay on 99E or find lesser traffic roads near there. I went to Champoeg park a couple...
06-28-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 858
Posted By Dabbo

Maxxis Raze for dry Mud for wet

Maxxis Raze for dry
Mud for wet
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,045
Posted By Dabbo

How was it? I might just go make me one too....

How was it? I might just go make me one too....
06-21-08, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By Dabbo

Shouldering is overrated

Shouldering is overrated
06-21-08, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By Dabbo

Thanks Shifty, I guess I have to find some other...

Thanks Shifty, I guess I have to find some other epic ride for next weekend....
Maybe I go chase Lance around Beaverton.
Ciao
Paolo
06-18-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By Dabbo

Last year it was open by the end of May and we...

Last year it was open by the end of May and we did it on the 16th of June, there was no snow, none on the road and none on the side and snowback was pretty good last year too, not as good and not as...
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