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Forum: Commuting
05-28-07, 07:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,533
Posted By here and there

It all depends. I'm pretty lucky that the bus...

It all depends. I'm pretty lucky that the bus route I use to get to/from work is pretty efficient. In the morning I'm only on the bus 25 minutes and about 30-35 minutes for the ride home. Add in a 3...
Forum: Southern California
04-23-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,493
Posted By here and there

That's similar to what I used to do and it worked...

That's similar to what I used to do and it worked perfectly. Now I wish I could get 80 miles a month! So far this year is a complete wash for riding. I missed the first 6 weeks of the year with a...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 11,621
Posted By here and there

1) 06 Specialized Rockhopper which I used for...

1) 06 Specialized Rockhopper which I used for road rides, mtn rides, and for commuting when I tried that. After 2,600ish miles on it I still don't feel comfortable on it so I'll likely end up selling...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-07, 08:30 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,962
Posted By here and there

Driving route to work is 10 miles and it takes...

Driving route to work is 10 miles and it takes 20-25 minutes to get to work. Traffic is not an issue.

The bus/trolley combo takes me an hour in the morning and an hour/hour fifteen minutes in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-07, 08:30 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,937
Posted By here and there

Great post. :beer:

Great post. :beer:
Forum: Southern California
03-29-07, 09:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 792
Posted By here and there

I get Easter Sunday off...then again I get every...

I get Easter Sunday off...then again I get every sunday off. Actually I work on a college campus and aside from us maintenance/groundskeeper type people the campus will be empty. Even my bosses are...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By here and there

Gas here is running around $3.15 for regular...

Gas here is running around $3.15 for regular unleaded, ugh. At the moment I'm not commuting by bike, but out of my 5 work days, 4 of them are on the bus/trolley. It's approximately 15 miles to work,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-07, 07:12 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,214
Posted By here and there

My goals were to stop and enjoy the scenery more...

My goals were to stop and enjoy the scenery more often (in other words take more pictures), ride around 3,000 miles, avoid injury, and go mountain biking a lot more.

Well, I missed the first 6...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-07, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,003
Posted By here and there

That's good, good stuff. FWIW, I picked up a...

That's good, good stuff. FWIW, I picked up a bottle of Target brand sunscreen that is basically identical to the Neutrogena Healthy Skin SPF 45 sunscreen, but it's $3 cheaper.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 584
Posted By here and there

Speak for yourself. ;) I'm a Socal native (San...

Speak for yourself. ;) I'm a Socal native (San Diego to be exact) and I use the bus/trolley to get to work (and for anywhere else I don't feel like driving to), except for Saturdays when the...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,553
Posted By here and there

When I drive to work, that's what my car looks...

When I drive to work, that's what my car looks like after 8 hours parked outside. Since I work outdoors I end up with a fine yellow coating as well. Pine tree pollen is my worst offender and we have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,748
Posted By here and there

+1. Though I usually have to use the other car, a...

+1. Though I usually have to use the other car, a chevy lumina sedan, so I take the wheels off and put the bike on the backseat of the car. Eventually I'd like to sell the lumina and get a van of my...
Forum: Southern California
03-25-07, 09:23 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,856
Posted By here and there

Old Goals: 1. Have fun and stop to enjoy the...

Old Goals:

1. Have fun and stop to enjoy the scenery more often.

2. Surpass my 2006 mileage. I'm aiming for 3,000.

3. Avoid injury.

4. More mountain biking.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-07, 06:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,339
Posted By here and there

+1. I've used mine when temps were in the...

+1.

I've used mine when temps were in the low 30s and I felt cold, but it warms up pretty fast here so it wasn't a big issue. Love 'em on cold foggy mornings and for afternoon rides in the spring...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-07, 06:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,131
Posted By here and there

That windchime rocks, haha.

That windchime rocks, haha.
Forum: Southern California
03-23-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,190
Posted By here and there

It doesn't have to be the road forum to have a...

It doesn't have to be the road forum to have a discussion about pacelines and crowded MUPS. :p

The conditions you described make sense for riding in pacelines. And for the record I have no beef...
Forum: Southern California
03-23-07, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,190
Posted By here and there

If you're on a MUP and it's crowded, why get into...

If you're on a MUP and it's crowded, why get into a paceline? I guess it depends on how crowded it is, but IMO a MUP with much pedestrian traffic isn't the place I'm going to go for a fast ride.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 561
Posted By here and there

Last year I used a spreadsheet that broke things...

Last year I used a spreadsheet that broke things down nicely. It even had a bar graph of my monthly mileage, lol. This year I went low-tech and I just write down my ride time, distance, and what...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,674
Posted By here and there

My riding partner since December 2006: ...

My riding partner since December 2006:




http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/dsc03828.jpg

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-07, 08:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,657
Posted By here and there

Sounds like me, damn (the joint pain and being 25...

Sounds like me, damn (the joint pain and being 25 with a body that's falling apart). I have a computer, but I keep it covered with a piece of tape. While I'm on the bike I don't care about speed,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-07, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,367
Posted By here and there

+1. At my LBS they have a tiny section of...

+1. At my LBS they have a tiny section of clothes/camelbaks, then a big showroom with bikes and car racks. Everything else is behind the counters and their selection is very limited.

The other LBS...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-07, 08:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,635
Posted By here and there

crank bros m-17 multi tool zip ties ...

crank bros m-17 multi tool
zip ties
mini-leatherman tool
spare chain links + extra powerlink
mini-first aid kit
tube
3 tire levers
patch kit
camera
sunscreen if necessary
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-07, 08:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,931
Posted By here and there

Yup, though I'd go with 3/4" pipe if you're not...

Yup, though I'd go with 3/4" pipe if you're not going to glue it.

I made a couple of those stands, but went with wider spacers to accomodate the 2.4" tire on my mountain bike. I was a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,452
Posted By here and there

There's one for $60 and a complete overhaul for...

There's one for $60 and a complete overhaul for $90. I think they have another basic tune up for $45, but I'm not sure on that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,529
Posted By here and there

Socks: Champion wicking socks I got at Costco....

Socks: Champion wicking socks I got at Costco. Great in warm weather. In cool/cold weather, Defeet wool socks are the way to go.

Shirt/jersey. Alert shirts are great for road riding and cost $8-9....
Forum: Commuting
03-21-07, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By here and there

I layed a strip on the bar and wrapped over it....

I layed a strip on the bar and wrapped over it. Wrapping it like bar tape left the bar too fat for my preference. Try both ways though and see which one is more comfortable.

Oh and enjoy that...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,370
Posted By here and there

Planet Bike Superflash ($25), the Planet Bike...

Planet Bike Superflash ($25), the Planet Bike Brt-7 ($15), and the Cateye LD-600 ($20). Out of those three the superflash is beyond a doubt the best and the Brt-7 is pretty damn bright too. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-07, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,367
Posted By here and there

It depends on the store. The one I visit most...

It depends on the store. The one I visit most often has a fairly knowledgable sales staff, but most of them are just pushing for a sale. For example, I was looking at headlights and one of the staff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-07, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,074
Posted By here and there

+1 trillion. I love riding, but my...

+1 trillion.

I love riding, but my limitations really get in the way. I tried commuting 15 miles after work a couple times a week and it's not working out. I work full-time as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,470
Posted By here and there

In 2,700ish miles I've had 5 crashes. 4 of them...

In 2,700ish miles I've had 5 crashes. 4 of them were mountain biking and they all involved sand, tight turns, and me going too fast. In 3 of the crashes the sand simply grabbed the tire and somehow...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-07, 11:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,898
Posted By here and there

+1. I'm young and flexible, but I have arthritis...

+1. I'm young and flexible, but I have arthritis and work injuries to my hands that makes it difficult to find comfortable handlebars. If it were up to me I'd be riding something with drop bars, but...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By here and there

When I had them on my bike I always had them with...

When I had them on my bike I always had them with the open side towards me and tilted down towards me a bit. I also used old innertubes under the bar tape to provide extra cushion.
Forum: Commuting
03-19-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,205
Posted By here and there

Put the effort into climbing and coast on the...

Put the effort into climbing and coast on the downhill. On my commute I have too many stops going downhill to bother pedaling anyways.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,655
Posted By here and there

I have two right now: An '06 Rockhopper...

I have two right now:

An '06 Rockhopper which doesn't quite fit me right and was never comfortable off-road so I put a rigid fork on it and turned it into a city/commuting bike.

An '06 Giant...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,438
Posted By here and there

That's kind of how it is here. The only flat ride...

That's kind of how it is here. The only flat ride I have around here is a bike path right next to the beach/bay. There is ALWAYS wind there, but it's calmer in the early morning hours. Mid-morning...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,267
Posted By here and there

Both of mine are in the dining room turned pool...

Both of mine are in the dining room turned pool table room.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-07, 11:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,690
Posted By here and there

No. I was already getting a discount.

No. I was already getting a discount.
Forum: Commuting
03-19-07, 11:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,026
Posted By here and there

I've washed my old pair a bunch of times and...

I've washed my old pair a bunch of times and haven't had any problems with the stitching, but I definantly agree on the sizing. I wear the xl, but could probably squeeze into a large for a while...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-07, 07:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,026
Posted By here and there

My absolute favorites are the Specialized BG...

My absolute favorites are the Specialized BG sport gloves. They're short fingered gloves and cost around $20.
Forum: Southern California
03-18-07, 06:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 309
Posted By here and there

Ride4aids

I saw a flyer for this at the LBS so I thought I'd pass it along.

April 1st there will be a charity ride along the San Diego coast (the Seaport Village/Harbor Island area). The money raised is...
Forum: Southern California
03-18-07, 06:36 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 6,624
Posted By here and there

Jp, Tom - awesome story and congratulations on...

Jp, Tom - awesome story and congratulations on the weight loss and living a healthier life. :beer:

In the summer of '04 I weighed 244 lbs. I started weight lifting and fitness walking and later...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-07, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 454
Posted By here and there

I have 2 from performance that are 27-28 ounces....

I have 2 from performance that are 27-28 ounces. For some odd reason they aren't on the website though.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-07, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By here and there

I think it's better to spread out meals...well at...

I think it's better to spread out meals...well at least my body feels better this way.

For a typical workday I have breakfast, then a small snack 4ish hours later (usually fruit and a yogurt)....
Forum: Commuting
03-18-07, 01:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 36,200
Posted By here and there

I never had a drop bar type reach on my...

I never had a drop bar type reach on my bike...with the wrist problems I have I need to ride as upright as possible, but avoiding sitting straight up. The position change I made was only a couple of...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 36,200
Posted By here and there

Good job on the illustrations. This would have...

Good job on the illustrations. This would have been useful when I was trying to decide on albatross bars or north road bars last year. ;)

As I wrote in this thread, I've been struggling to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,349
Posted By here and there

Least favorite: installing koolstop dual compound...

Least favorite: installing koolstop dual compound brake pads. If I don't get the toe in, pad angle, distance between rim and pad just right they squeel like crazy. The black koolstop pads on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 786
Views: 127,874
Posted By here and there

I've got a few.... ...

I've got a few....

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/DSC03122.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/DSC03380.jpg
...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-07, 08:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,108
Posted By here and there

It does make sense, but using a mountain bike for...

It does make sense, but using a mountain bike for my commute is allowing me to find more and more shortcuts to avoid roads with heavy traffic. All of these shortcuts are on dirt/gravel and anything...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-07, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 869
Posted By here and there

That's not bad. :) The great thing about the...

That's not bad. :)

The great thing about the first leg of my commute is that it's mostly downhill. I'm braking every few blocks, but for about 2 miles I don't have to pedal at all. Unfortunantly...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-07, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Posted By here and there

Nice. :beer: One of the LBS has Share The...

Nice. :beer:

One of the LBS has Share The Road bumper stickers for free. I have one on the car, but I keep forgetting to get one to put on my helmet lol. A few of the roads around here have big...
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