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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-04-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7,120
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Posted By big john

Hey Patrick! Good to hear from you. I can't p.m....

Hey Patrick! Good to hear from you. I can't p.m. you but I hope you get this.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-20-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I think if you are going faster or they can tell...

I think if you are going faster or they can tell you are hammering they don't worry about you slowing them up so much.

I try to get out of their way when I can, like making room for them to turn...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-20-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7,120
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Posted By big john

I've been riding in the L.A. area for nearly 40...

I've been riding in the L.A. area for nearly 40 years, but mostly in the suburbs and outlying areas. This is car central but it seems to me drivers are a lot more accommodating to us than they were,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-23-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Can you put the 30 tooth ring on that crank?...

Can you put the 30 tooth ring on that crank? These days there are lots of different bolt circles that we didn't have years ago, and even direct mount rings.
I expect you will shorten the chain a bit...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-23-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I'm not clear on what bike/crankset you are...

I'm not clear on what bike/crankset you are riding but 2 friends had trouble dropping the chain on 1x set-ups and a shop recommended Wolf Tooth Drop Stop rings and neither one of them has dropped the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-08-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

We went through a bit of that lunacy at the...

We went through a bit of that lunacy at the dealer where I was and I think part of the problem was an IT contractor who was inept. Eventually different people were brought in and most of the IT stuff...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-16-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

There is a huge bird sanctuary in a reservoir...

There is a huge bird sanctuary in a reservoir near here. Lots of egrets there.

A guy I worked with bought a house which had a Koi pond complete with Koi. The fish started disappearing and he...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-13-21, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I understand.

I understand.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-13-21, 10:16 AM
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Posted By big john

Maybe you could talk to Mrs. John for me?

Maybe you could talk to Mrs. John for me?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-11-21, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Maybe when I was younger.

Maybe when I was younger.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-09-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7,120
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Posted By big john

Another local guy....

Another local guy....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-09-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

There was a swapmeet at the local velodrome last...

There was a swapmeet at the local velodrome last Saturday. My friend Ron sold a bunch of old publications and other stuff. Here he is with the late Mark Whitehead....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-18-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I've never owned a suit. I might have a tie...

I've never owned a suit. I might have a tie around here somewhere. The last friend's funeral I attended was tropical/Hawaiian dress per his widow's request.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-15-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

You could go to Tahoe. There are some nice...

You could go to Tahoe. There are some nice campgrounds by Fallen Leaf Lake. From there Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon if they're still open, If you want to see those parks.
What I did before...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-21, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I think the coast is always a safe bet but there...

I think the coast is always a safe bet but there might be snow and ice at high elevations. Not much snow yet but the weather changes fast this time of year. I'm north of Los Angeles and it was 90...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

If you are traveling the coast there are lots of...

If you are traveling the coast there are lots of campgrounds. Big Sur is nice and Jalama Beach is a favorite. If you go through the Lake Tahoe area there is great camping there. Could be cold...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-09-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-09-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

How do people get so effed up?

How do people get so effed up?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-09-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Tom Ritchey was another one.

Tom Ritchey was another one.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-08-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Myles Rockwell was a UCI Downhill world champ and...

Myles Rockwell was a UCI Downhill world champ and did all kinds of racing and helped develop mountain bikes. He won the Red Bull Road Rage here in California. It was a downhill road race and he won...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-08-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

This past Saturday. ...

This past Saturday.
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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-18-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I ride on the road mostly, so I always had cheap...

I ride on the road mostly, so I always had cheap mountain bikes. The frame broke on one in 2008 so I bought a new one for $1000. Heavy and odd fitting and a crappy fork, I still had fun with it for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-15-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Bible Review: YT Izzo | Pro Race | $5,300 | BIKE...

Bible Review: YT Izzo | Pro Race | $5,300 | BIKE Magazine (https://www.bikemag.com/2020-bible-of-bike-tests-marin/bible-review-yt-izzo-pro-race-5300/)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-04-21, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Sounds like me when I used to buy and sell cars.

Sounds like me when I used to buy and sell cars.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-27-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

During the Lance special on ESPN, the only time...

During the Lance special on ESPN, the only time he cried in the 2 hours was when he talked about Ullrich.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-27-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I tried the cigarettes and booze thing, I don't...

I tried the cigarettes and booze thing, I don't recommend it. I have 1.5 years to catch up to my father. Already outlived one of my brothers, my uncle, and my grandfather.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-24-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Sounds wonderful! Have a great trip!

Sounds wonderful! Have a great trip!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-21, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I understand and I wasn't soliciting medical...

I understand and I wasn't soliciting medical advice, more just sniveling. It is nice to hear from other cyclists, the people who may have similar experiences.

The last time my primary doc wanted...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Dayum. One of my friends had an ablation several...

Dayum. One of my friends had an ablation several years back. We were mountain biking @9000 feet a few weeks later.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I could post about it on the 50+ forum, they...

I could post about it on the 50+ forum, they always recommend a doctor visit. OK I'll make an appt. next week unless I make a dramatic improvement before then.
Money isn't an issue, the Medicare+...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Might have to go in soon. I did have an ECG...

Might have to go in soon. I did have an ECG during a check up late last year. Also had the test where they check circulation on the limbs. All good at the time and I was riding and climbing better...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I know, I thought the referral would go through...

I know, I thought the referral would go through easily, it's the heart, after all. This time there is more to it than just weird beats, sometimes I feel bad but not on the bike. Still, I'm not...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I was doing some steep climbs near the Hollywood...

I was doing some steep climbs near the Hollywood sign last January and something hurt in my left ankle, like a knife was sticking in there. I finished the ride and it's has been bothering me ever...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-20-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Good luck with your recovery, Chuck.

Good luck with your recovery, Chuck.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-20-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I'm 67 and my body is starting to do weird stuff...

I'm 67 and my body is starting to do weird stuff like maybe it wants to stop riding.
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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-20-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I have met a bunch of people from the forum but...

I have met a bunch of people from the forum but hardly see any of them these days. I saw ovoleg on a mountain bike ride this Saturday. I haven't seen him in years and I think he was 19 when he first...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Wait until you are my age. People get used to me...

Wait until you are my age. People get used to me repeating stuff.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-03-21, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Oh, I never had any gas powered tools, just air...

Oh, I never had any gas powered tools, just air tools at work and electric at home. I used to borrow a chainsaw when I used firewood.

The engines I had were 5 cars and 2 off road motorcycles at...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-03-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I'm down to one engine now. I don't know if...

I'm down to one engine now. I don't know if that's made me any happier but it saves money.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-03-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

In California they are still legal for off-road...

In California they are still legal for off-road use but the latest is they will be unable to sell them after 2021. Street use, yes,gone long ago, emissions too high. The fuel injected two strokes are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-03-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

2-strokes are making a comeback. ...

2-strokes are making a comeback.
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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-03-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Were your cars ok, driveable after you got the...

Were your cars ok, driveable after you got the trees off of them? Is the local market open for food shopping?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-01-21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Sooo, you have a crankset you'd like to sell me?

Sooo, you have a crankset you'd like to sell me?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-31-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I'm wondering if the end of the bike part...

I'm wondering if the end of the bike part shortage is coming and if some of this stuff would be easier to find. One problem with Campagnolo is there aren't a lot of people who know a lot about it, at...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-31-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I found cracks in the drive side crankarm on my...

I found cracks in the drive side crankarm on my Campagnolo equipped bike. It's 10 speed, Ultra Torque. I'm told 11 speed will work, I can't find a 10 speed set anywhere and even 11 speed like I want...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-31-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

So we didn't go. My friend and her husband aren't...

So we didn't go. My friend and her husband aren't vaxxed yet but they will be soon. Plus, Mrs John isn't comfortable going to a restaurant yet.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-26-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Yes. We're both vaxxed but the recent surge has...

Yes. We're both vaxxed but the recent surge has her concerned.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-26-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

A friend who I rode with for years moved away and...

A friend who I rode with for years moved away and got remarried. I haven't seen her in a year and a half. She e-mailed to ask me and Mrs John out to dinner next Monday. Mrs John already said she...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

Yeah, I just don't understand that. My favorite...

Yeah, I just don't understand that. My favorite shop, the one where the owner retired and sold out, actually fired an employee because of so many customer complaints about his attitude. He was a bit...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,834
Posted By big john

I never had to go to an auto shop as a customer...

I never had to go to an auto shop as a customer but I went to several bike shops before I found 'My LBS'. Someone recommended a store to me so I went in there with cash in my pocket to buy a bike....
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