Southern California - The Shopping Thread!

JensonUSA has Salsa Bar Tape:

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/sub/136-Grips++Bar+Tape.aspx?s=1174

I got some Cinelli bar tape last night when i dropped by... I figure i'll probably need it since there's a chance i'll botch the current tape on my CX bike when i do the brake swap... :lol: :(

What do you mean the float is in the heel?

only the back side of the shoe moves, but like I said, the cleats moved and I don't know if it did right when I got on the bike or during the ride. I'll know more after my lunch ride today. I just expected the roadie cleats/pedals to be tigher......

only the back side of the shoe moves, but like I said, the cleats moved and I don't know if it did right when I got on the bike or during the ride. I'll know more after my lunch ride today. I just expected the roadie cleats/pedals to be tigher......

Knee problems are more typically associated with too little float vs too much, althought YMMV. Don't know what the Wellgos are supposed to be, but Shimano. Time, etc road pedals have different cleats for fixed vs. float. I just when from MTB style SPD pedals to SPD-SL. There is a little less float (6%) although my old MTB pedals were getting sloppy.

I think my SPDs had way too much slop in them. Hoping that this helps, I can feel the difference with the CF sole.

Wrapping bar tape is pretty easy. Here's what I did the first time I wrapped bar tape. Unwrapped the old bar tape starting near the stem. Observed how the bar tape was wrapped. Reversed the process with the new tape. I found that the hardest part to intuit is that you have to keep the bar tape nicely stretched in order for it to look and feel nice and even. Oh, and making the bend from the drops to the tops took me a few attempts to get just right.

cool. I will give it a whirl.

cool. I will give it a whirl.


I did my first wrap last night...piece of cake...you will have no problem at all!
That hardest part is cleaning all the sticky stuff (if there is any)from the old tape off ...you dont want it lumpy!!

I did my first wrap last night...piece of cake...you will have no problem at all!
That hardest part is cleaning all the sticky stuff (if there is any)from the old tape off ...you dont want it lumpy!!
A heat gun works well for this, if they're CF bars, you want to use the lowest setting and not heat them up too much, the old adhesive rolls right off. I use that trick for getting adhesive off of my CF sew-ups.

A heat gun works well for this, if they're CF bars, you want to use the lowest setting and not heat them up too much, the old adhesive rolls right off. I use that trick for getting adhesive off of my CF sew-ups.


Definitely.... should have put that in my last post....thanks
Just used that to get some old foam tape that was glued to some bars off....yuck..still messy tho...but it worked!

just picked up some non-sexy items at a great price from Victory Velo Bike Shop (my local favorite)

http://www.pacfit.com/parktools.jpg

Thanks,
Let us know if your able to purchase the mount alone.
Well i haven't heard from Blackburn yet, but i found this:

http://biketiresdirect.com/productdetail.asp?p=TPMRM&tnum=5641679&c=7517865

Looks like it could work well on the seat tube even, and it's better than zip ties on the top tube.

Well i haven't heard from Blackburn yet, but i found this:

http://biketiresdirect.com/productdetail.asp?p=TPMRM&tnum=5641679&c=7517865

Looks like it could work well on the seat tube even, and it's better than zip ties on the top tube.


It just might work.
I found the pump on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Road-Morph-Bike-Gauge/dp/B000FI6YOS/sr=8-1/qid=1170996285/ref=sr_1_1/103-3781502-9624659?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods

Good price, and if I can spend $0.81 more, I'll get free shipping!
And seeing as I ahve a $25 Amazon gift cert, I'm thinkin'....
There appears to be a "road morph", and a "road morph G". Is there a difference?

The "G" model has the pressure gauge i think... Either way, splurge for the gauge. :)

Here she is getting checked out and misc. parts being installed.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/cornflakep3/MTB%20Pics/IMG_3542RS.jpg
Here she is finaly home... can't wait to hit the trails tomorrow for a test ride with coworkers. prolly gonna ride around 3:30-4pm at aliso hills or whiting ranch... we'll see
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/cornflakep3/MTB%20Pics/IMG_3543RS.jpg

sweet rig!!!!!!!!!

sweet rig!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! I am almost too big... but we'll see how it rides.

Take it to Aliso!!! That place is a great place to break in that machine. What size is that bike? I think they make some 450mm seat post if need.

its a 16in... sorry im not up to speed with converting everything to mm. i think the plan is aliso if people wanna join just show up lol

I have to work tomorrow.....we had a BIG group ride there on last Saturday, 20 people on the ride!!!!!

DAMN! on the first saturday of each month the company I work for has a ride at whiting ranch. My coworker Eric and I missed the first outing this past week... A: I didn't have a bike and B: we missed a flight and had to spend friday night in Atlanta, GA... we meet up at our BDOC = Box Depot of California (50 Icon foothill ranch, CA) across the street from Oakley. Unfortunately only three people showed up that day.... but next time it'll be more.

It just might work.
I found the pump on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Road-Morph-Bike-Gauge/dp/B000FI6YOS/sr=8-1/qid=1170996285/ref=sr_1_1/103-3781502-9624659?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods

Good price, and if I can spend $0.81 more, I'll get free shipping!
And seeing as I ahve a $25 Amazon gift cert, I'm thinkin'....
There appears to be a "road morph", and a "road morph G". Is there a difference?

I didn't think that you could buy it without the gauge... Also, it is bulky and heavy enough to make me want to have the gauge since it is only a little heavier, and a great feature!

Summoner - Nice Ride!!! hope to see you on the trails soon!

DAMN! on the first saturday of each month the company I work for has a ride at whiting ranch. My coworker Eric and I missed the first outing this past week... A: I didn't have a bike and B: we missed a flight and had to spend friday night in Atlanta, GA... we meet up at our BDOC = Box Depot of California (50 Icon foothill ranch, CA) across the street from Oakley. Unfortunately only three people showed up that day.... but next time it'll be more.

group rides are fun in the. I like seeing all the different skill levels and watch people become better on the trails:D I have about 11 people here at work that ride, so when it gets warmer we usually do after work rides, every Wednesday on the MTBs.

It just might work.
I found the pump on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Road-Morph-Bike-Gauge/dp/B000FI6YOS/sr=8-1/qid=1170996285/ref=sr_1_1/103-3781502-9624659?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods

Good price, and if I can spend $0.81 more, I'll get free shipping!
And seeing as I ahve a $25 Amazon gift cert, I'm thinkin'....
There appears to be a "road morph", and a "road morph G". Is there a difference?

Ok, Blackburn just got back to me this morning. They're sending me a new mounting bracket for free. :D

ah finally!!!
http://www.fullcycles.com/images/rolf-prima-elan-aero.jpg

ME, I've been considering the same pump.
As was mentioned in an earlier thread, does one lose a water bottle to install the pump?


Sorry, Drew, I just now peeked back in here. I imagine someone has already answered your question, but I'll add my two cents. NO, you will not lose a water bottle. I have two cages and the pump on, but I did have to have the shop adjust the position as my pedals were scrapping the pump lever! Now, it's perfect and I love it.

I might get the chance to try out my new wool blend DeFeet arm warmers in the rain tomorrow! :D

I might get the chance to try out my new wool blend DeFeet arm warmers in the rain tomorrow! :D

What'cha doing tomorrow, PS?

What'cha doing tomorrow, PS?

No, I'm probably doing the 8am Montrose winter ride (slower group). Ride takes off from So. Pasadena Trader Joe's (Mission & Grand) towards San Dimas and loops back and ends in Sierra Madre.....exactly 50 miles by the time you get back to the starting point at Trader Joe's in So Pas. Care to join us? :D

group rides are fun in the. I like seeing all the different skill levels and watch people become better on the trails:D I have about 11 people here at work that ride, so when it gets warmer we usually do after work rides, every Wednesday on the MTBs.

Just got home from the test drive! Didn't ride Aliso like we thought we would. We went down O'neil canyon for about 6 miles... my two coworkers started having bike issues and it was getting dark. Fun ride and I LOVE the trance!

No, I'm probably doing the 8am Montrose winter ride (slower group). Ride takes off from So. Pasadena Trader Joe's (Mission & Grand) towards San Dimas and loops back and ends in Sierra Madre.....exactly 50 miles by the time you get back to the starting point at Trader Joe's in So Pas. Care to join us? :D

I ride by there all the time and I'd definitely join you, but my wife has an 8 am appointment so I can't go out until she returns. :(

I may run into you, though, as I'll be cruising around the area later in the morning.

ah finally!!!
http://www.fullcycles.com/images/rolf-prima-elan-aero.jpg
Cool. I think you'll :love: them.

ah finally!!!
http://www.fullcycles.com/images/rolf-prima-elan-aero.jpg

You should send them back. They seem to be missing lots of spokes.

You should send them back. They seem to be missing lots of spokes.


hehehehe:D :D :rolleyes: :D :D

Just fyi, I recieved this e-mail from the PI factory store in GA (they will do mailorder, although I'll bet the SD outlet has similar deals).

Hello Pearl Izumi enthusiasts! I don’t normally mail everyone out like this, but we have had some huge markdowns in the store recently and I wanted to get the word out.

Insane deal #1: Pearl Original Wheaties Jerseys on sale for $19.99!!! (original retail price: $74.99). We have TONS of Sm, Med, Lrg, and XL! Riding an event as a team this year? Save some dough and be a champion in the Wheaties Jersey! Plus, if you buy the jersey, you can get the matching socks for $2.99!

Insane deal #2: We just marked down our complete stock of cycling shoes from the 2005 season (these prices apply to 2005 shoes only. There are 2006 versions of these as well but they are not at the following prices. We have the following shoes in selected sizes available:

· W’s and M’s Vortex II Mountain or Road – Originally $99.99, Now: $49.99
· W’s Flow Mountain and M’s Flow Mountain or Road – Originally $149.99, Now: $74.99
· M’s Juice Road – Originally $134.99, Now: $67.50
· Viper Carbon Fiber Road Shoes - $199.99, Now: $99.99

Insane deal #3: Having something shipped to you? Add some socks! All of our previously marked down Pearl Original Socks are currently 3 pairs for $15! This includes Wheaties, Bert and Ernie, Disco Ball, Rocket Girl (women’s size L only), General Lee, American Flag, Superman, German Flag, Japanese Flag, Italian Flag, Flames, and Pink Camo, and more. Not a colorful person? All of our Closeout Attack Socks and Ankle Attack Socks are still 4 for $15, but sizes are going fast!

Also, of interest, in January a number of our cycling shorts were marked down 25% - including Aerosensors, Microsensors, Ultrasensors, and Attack. If you wear a size med or large and will need shorts this year, buy them soon because I don’t know how long they will last.

Remember, we ship UPS so give us a ring to do a phone order or contact us via email if you are interested in any of these items. Happy riding everyone!

Tim, Stephanie, and John
Phone: 706-265-6929
Email: Tberninger@nautilus.com or PIdawsonville@nautilus.com

You should send them back. They seem to be missing lots of spokes.

psh, what spokes? :rolleyes: i'm only 125lbs.

these were nice today in the rain...

http://www.pacfit.com/sks.jpg

hope to picking this up tonight. Gonna rig it for fishing on the lakes and in the bays or off the coast.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/jsigone/Fishing/DrifterKayak005sm.jpg

Just ordered a set of 32 spoke Velocity Deep-V wheels with Ultegra hubs from www.spinlitecycling.com (http://www.spinlitecycling.com). I b0rk3d my rear wheel on my commuting wheelset (Xero XSR-3 i think) jumping over a drainage gutter. There was a grate over the gutter, but the slots were long and just wide enough to eat my rear wheel (i jumped the front over). So no riding to work until the new wheels come in unfortunately...

At least i'll be able to use them for cyclocross in addition to commuting. :D

by the way..... i got one of these this weekend!

http://ai.pricegrabber.com/product_images/32483000-32483999/32483436_125.jpg

YAY PINK!

and these (the black ones)

http://www.specialized.com/media/equip/06GripBGComfort2_d.jpg

hubby got one of these:

http://ai.pricegrabber.com/product_images/32673000-32673999/32673077_640.jpg

(there wasn't a darned thing wrong with his desktop computer... SPOILED, i say!!!!)

hubby got one of these:

http://ai.pricegrabber.com/product_images/32673000-32673999/32673077_640.jpg

(there wasn't a darned thing wrong with his desktop computer... SPOILED, i say!!!!)


Neato..what model?

So ya got a pink shuffle..cool....

Neato..what model?

So ya got a pink shuffle..cool....

yes i did... it's GORGEOUS!

HP dv6265... it's a nice little machine! he set out looking for a 17"... but once he saw this one... he liked it better! we're gonna get him the desttop thingy (integrated holder, keyboard, mouse, speakers and harddrive) for use on the desk at home!

i guess eventually we need to switch to wireless, too... for now he's stuck plugging in in the computer room! i really debated on getting one, too... but there's really nothing wrong with my desk top! maybe in the fall i'll get a laptop to replace the desktop?

Picked these up Monday...

PI Vertex Bibshorts.

http://www.pearlizumi.com/images/shop/products/zoom/0182_021.jpg

yes i did... it's GORGEOUS!

HP dv6265... it's a nice little machine! he set out looking for a 17"... but once he saw this one... he liked it better! we're gonna get him the desttop thingy (integrated holder, keyboard, mouse, speakers and harddrive) for use on the desk at home!

i guess eventually we need to switch to wireless, too... for now he's stuck plugging in in the computer room! i really debated on getting one, too... but there's really nothing wrong with my desk top! maybe in the fall i'll get a laptop to replace the desktop?

They are nice..I got the hp dv6000 not too long ago...its great..the 17 was just too big.,...
Wireless is an easy setup....
setup another JT ride and you can probably get a bunch of us computer geeks to set it up for ya!

Yeah.....wireless is cool. I can pretty much roam around my house anywhere, even out in my patio pretending I'm at Starbucks, settle down, and log on to BF...:p

i know once i get a laptop we'll switch to wireless.... for now (or until hubby got a laptop) there was no need for it... both computers were in the same room... and even when he got the xbox... we just ran a long cord from the router up through the upduct vent and into the xbox room! lol!

is wireless as fast as wired? or faster?

Wired should be faster, but wireless (depending which speed you get) will be fast enough for most applications.

there's different speeds of wireless???????????????????????????

i know once i get a laptop we'll switch to wireless.... for now (or until hubby got a laptop) there was no need for it... both computers were in the same room... and even when he got the xbox... we just ran a long cord from the router up through the upduct vent and into the xbox room! lol!

is wireless as fast as wired? or faster?

you have dedicated room for your xbox..?

Going to "lighten" my bike a bit:

http://www.cyclecomponents.com/images/artiklar/liten/DEDA035-VIT_S.jpg
http://www.awcycles.co.uk/smsimg/59/tn8651selleitaliaflitegelflow.jpg