Southern California - The Shopping Thread!

it's only painful for the first month or so then you sorta just get used to it LOL Then it's just plain adictive after that. The questions pops into your head "can I climb this faster then before" or "when will I see the top so my legs can stop hurting" or my new one "damn my legs feel good but can my back and arms get me up this damn hill"

Just got this in the mail:

http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/10-9715-WHI-FRONT.jpg

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23687&subcategory_ID=1110

I love the texture of the fabric and the cut. FYI, the sizes run large.

http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/medium/PB-AL10HB.gif

http://images.rei.com/media/649302.jpg

I think I'm ready to commute now :D

Is that the little 10w thats really 15watts?
seems like a really good deal..
is the battery cable long enough? I have heard they are pretty short?
thanks

For my new bike :)

http://www.dubbayoo.net/files/pics/cycling/parts/ksyrium-michelins-800.jpg

For my new bike :)

http://www.dubbayoo.net/files/pics/cycling/parts/ksyrium-michelins-800.jpg

Are you going to strip the decals?

For my new bike :)
New bike?

just ordered 2 of these:

capoforma jerseys:
http://www.euroduds.com/images/products/gaviajersey.jpg
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/glorycycles_1940_22333643

bergamo jersey, red and blue not orange and blue:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/glorycycles_1940_1373485

Are you going to strip the decals?
i'm not sure. They're actually not as garish as I thought so maybe not.



New bike?
I got a Pedal Force carbon. :)

I got a Pedal Force carbon. :)


is it ready to roll now?

Is that the little 10w thats really 15watts?
seems like a really good deal..
is the battery cable long enough? I have heard they are pretty short?
thanks

I have two of those lights and they are wonderful. I strap the battery next to my downtube water bottle cage and there is plenty of cable to reach the handlebars.

Is that the little 10w thats really 15watts?
seems like a really good deal..
is the battery cable long enough? I have heard they are pretty short?
thanks


pffff. You need to dial it up to 400 watts if you expect to see anything.

I have two of those lights and they are wonderful. I strap the battery next to my downtube water bottle cage and there is plenty of cable to reach the handlebars.

Thanks...
I think I will get one....then maybe I can tag along on the Griffith Park rides...my 1 watt wont cut it..

pffff. You need to dial it up to 400 watts if you expect to see anything.


:roflmao: Yeah..but that battery would weigh more than I do!!

is it ready to roll now?
No. I needed to Ebay some stuff to pay for a gruppo but as of today I'll have enough for SRAM Rival. Once I charge the crankset it's done. Hopefully by next weekend I'll be riding.

No. I needed to Ebay some stuff to pay for a gruppo but as of today I'll have enough for SRAM Rival. Once I charge the crankset it's done. Hopefully by next weekend I'll be riding.



:beer: i'd like to see a pedal force in person.

Is that the little 10w thats really 15watts?
seems like a really good deal..
is the battery cable long enough? I have heard they are pretty short?
thanks

I bought the light off Nashbar for $86 (including shipping) and according to the Nashbar website it's labeled as the 10 watt version, but it's really the 15 watt version (a sticker on the box confirms this). As for the battery cable, it's approximately 23" long.

I bought the light off Nashbar for $86 (including shipping) and according to the Nashbar website it's labeled as the 10 watt version, but it's really the 15 watt version (a sticker on the box confirms this). As for the battery cable, it's approximately 23" long.


Oh that cable should be long enough...
thanks....have you used it yet?

Oh that cable should be long enough...
thanks....have you used it yet?

I've used it a couple times on my early morning rec. rides and I like the light a lot. It throws enough light for me to see on pitch black roads...though I would like more light on these roads (who wouldn't) there is enough of it that I can ride comfortably.

I've used it a couple times on my early morning rec. rides and I like the light a lot. It throws enough light for me to see on pitch black roads...though I would like more light on these roads (who wouldn't) there is enough of it that I can ride comfortably.


Great thanks...I think I will have to get me one of these!
thanks again!

A couple months ago I purchased a Cateye Micro wireless speedo.
A couple folks asked for me to report how it did, as their
speedo's did not work to satisfaction.

Not a single glitch. Every time I look at it, it seems to be operating correctly,
always on, with what appears to be accurate readings.
complete satisfaction!

Now if it can only make me ride faster and linger....

http://www.oldhamcyclecentre.co.uk/media/boite.jpg

http://www3.big.or.jp/~number-1/Image.ArioneCarbon2.gif

A 2000 Santa Cruz superlight. It's a medium. I'm 6'. :( I don't think I'm going to be able to fake the size difference, but I'll try for a while, and then, maybe, back to craigslist/ebay it goes.

just ordered 2 of these:


youll have to let me know how they work out....seems like a good idea, but im curious as to the actual execution....

youll have to let me know how they work out....seems like a good idea, but im curious as to the actual execution....



i'm thinking of alternative uses, too. like tequila in the inner tube and lime juice in the bottle. :beer:

call it shot-bot instead of gel-bot. :D

I got this

http://www.thejimi.com/pics/wallet.gif

and this

http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/2041/1228/store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/product-silver.jpg

and these lanyard/headphones

http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/ma597_alt.jpg

everyone knows the ipod mini is for girls!!!! didnt you see Borat??!?!?

i'm thinking of alternative uses, too. like tequila in the inner tube and lime juice in the bottle. :beer:

call in shot-bot instead of gel-bot. :D


thinking outside the box...i like it!!!!!

I got this

http://www.thejimi.com/pics/wallet.gif


that thing is so cool i just bought one, too. thanks for the hook-up. :D

perfect for the bike bag or the jersey pocket. :beer:

that thing is so cool i just bought one, too. thanks for the hook-up. :D

perfect for the bike bag or the jersey pocket. :beer:


Got a link for this??
I've been using a baggie... not the best!

Is that a hard case or a soft case?

A cheap (and waterproof) alternative is a fishing license holder. Mine was 79-cents. Looks like this, except no text and clip comes right off. Thin is in.

http://www.smokeysignal.com/images/product_images/goodies/misc676.jpg

Got a link for this??
I've been using a baggie... not the best!


here ya go, my brutha.

http://www.thejimi.com/

A cheap (and waterproof) alternative is a fishing license holder. Mine was 79-cents. Looks like this, except no text and clip comes right off. Thin is in.

http://www.smokeysignal.com/images/product_images/goodies/misc676.jpg


Nice...thanks Vance...I like that...

HHmmm
choices....
What to do, what to do....

Items I carry;
License
Health insurance card
credit/debit card
Cash

Whats in your Bike wallet???

I got a polar insulated 24 ounce bottle, some co2 cartridges and sport beans the other day. Gawked around the lbs near work and bought nothing at lunch today...

HHmmm
choices....
What to do, what to do....

Items I carry;
License
Health insurance card
credit/debit card
Cash

Whats in your Bike wallet???

Good one

Mines about the same...I like the lightweight plastic ones....thats what I have now..but its getting old and needs to be replaced..

I carry xerox copies of my driver's license & Kaiser card, emergency contact numbers, & cash.

Yeah! My trainer should've been delivered by now. Can't wait to get off work and try it out. Leg workout on trainer + upper body with a Wii. :D

Pretty sad though now that the weather is so nice outside. I guess I'll be using it during weekday nights after work.

Good one

Mines about the same...I like the lightweight plastic ones....thats what I have now..but its getting old and needs to be replaced..
I get mine from the drug paraphenalia store around the corner. They have an amazing selection. My personal favorite is the 4"x4" square.

I get mine from the drug paraphenalia store around the corner. They have an amazing selection. My personal favorite is the 4"x4" square.


White powder extra charge???

Is that bud in your bag or are you just happy to see me??

:D

White powder extra charge???

Is that bud in your bag or are you just happy to see me??

:DYou should see all of the good stuff they have in there. It's like Performance Bike for dopers.

You should see all of the good stuff they have in there. It's like Performance Bike for dopers.


tape for bong wrapping
mechanical screen cleaner
joint wrench (not sure what that is for)
and wow they must have a great nutrition dept....
powdered ho hos and ding dongs...
packets of twinkies...

ho hos and ding dongs...
packets of twinkies...


I think those are on sunset blvd in Hollywood.

I think those are on sunset blvd in Hollywood.


Thats right :eek:

Just ordered these

http://images.competitivecyclist.com/images/products/assos/2007/955_i_1.jpg

Bought another tub of Gookinaid, some more water bottles, and replacement Deda white bar tape. Not too exciting, I know.

Bought another tub of Gookinaid, some more water bottles, and replacement Deda white bar tape. Not too exciting, I know.


Didnt you just put that tape on Vivian?

Bought another tub of Gookinaid, some more water bottles, and replacement Deda white bar tape. Not too exciting, I know.


That white bar tape is slowing Vivian down.:p :p :p

That white bar tape is slowing Vivian down.:p :p :p


:lol: :roflmao: :lol: