Southern California - So Cal needs a long thread "What's Up?" type thread!

Ha ha ha ha ha..cats ...I'm about to head out to our local Farmer's Market.

Hey adding heart rate and cadence to the ride level's sounds like a great idea!!

Just kidding, just kidding...I'm evil. :D

Argh... my brain hurt enough without thinking about heart rate and cadence. :mad:

"This ride is a high cadence relaxed ride. We will ride at whatever pace and in whatever gear results in 120 RPM and 120 bpm."

I'm not sure I've ever experienced a "ride" type of ride. Stupid sandalwood-scented skin...

That was MY "ride" type of ride - yours may be differnet. And I have to admit, you don't ever stink.

Do any of you have errand bikes?

Do any of you have errand bikes?

Once I get used to riding my bent, that will be my errand bike.

Dangit ... won't be able to make it to the train. I'll have to wait another hour. Probably won't be able to see anything anyways with the air show ... consider this my lazy weekend.

Do any of you have errand bikes?

All my bikes are beaters...:)

Hey I'll be at the Oven later today...if all goes as planned . :)

Do any of you have errand bikes?yeah...I ride it for fun, to work, and for errands....why...it takes the place of eight bikes! :(

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/offbeat/2007/10/05/panda.cub.exam.cnn

Do any of you have errand bikes?Mine is an Electra Sunny Garcia with a Nexus 7 speed and front basket.

Now this is the kind of trip report I like to read! :D

Where did you park your bike (ummm...Sacha, right?) at the Farmer's Market...or did you wheel her around with you??

Um... Sacha won't "park." No lock or chain gets near her silky carbon fiber skin. Where she doesn't go, I don't go. :p;)

So, I've gotten zero cleaning done. But I have ran errands, including picking up a new IPOD shuffle. It is so cute and tiny. I got it in blue. My last IPOD fizzed out after I sweated all over it. I will remember with the new one to dry it off.

I talked to my Dad and he got new shoes (specialized) and pedals. I want my shoes, NOW! Anyone know where I can go in the Valley for specialized shoes? Or do I have to call every bike shop there is? :(

I feel like the cat in M.E.'s avatar.

I LOOK like the cat in M.E.'s avatar.

So, I've gotten zero cleaning done. But I have ran errands, including picking up a new IPOD shuffle. It is so cute and tiny. I got it in blue. My last IPOD fizzed out after I sweated all over it. I will remember with the new one to dry it off.

I talked to my Dad and he got new shoes (specialized) and pedals. I want my shoes, NOW! Anyone know where I can go in the Valley for specialized shoes? Or do I have to call every bike shop there is? :(

I love my shuffle....hasnt died from sweat yet...And I sweat alot..I have a arm band...sits neatly under a jersey sleeve..easy to get to the controls...


I thought you were doing SIDI's????

Edit...montrose bikes is a specialized dealer...up on honolulu...

+1 for SIDI's. They're the shizznits

I love my shuffle....hasnt died from sweat yet...And I sweat alot..I have a arm band...sits neatly under a jersey sleeve..easy to get to the controls...

My shuffle - like my cell phone - is ancient. But both have been indestructible so I'm afraid to replace it with a more sophisticated product.

I've dropped my shuffle in a cup of coffee, stepped on it numerous times, had it nearly swallowed by a golden retriever, left it in 140° car in summer, even ran a vacuum cleaner over it. :rolleyes:

I feel like the cat in M.E.'s avatar.

I look like the cat in my avatar...:o Although, I am going to do an hour ride around the RB. It will bore the hell out of me, but I'll get some exercise in. I'm such a slug right now.

I LOOK like the cat in M.E.'s avatar.

:rolleyes: You beat me. :p

:rolleyes: You beat me. :p

Truth is, you only want me to beat you. :rolleyes:

I thought you were doing SIDI's????

Edit...montrose bikes is a specialized dealer...up on honolulu...

No, the SIDIs were so uncomfortable when I tried them on. I have duck feet with a very small arch. I loved the way the $250 all carbon Shimanoes felt, but they do not offer heel replacements and I know my luck. I'll buy the Shimanoes and the heel will go bad within a year!

So, I'm hoping that the specialized (which do offer heel replacements) will feel as good as the Shimanoes did. :)

Hmmmm.....maybe I'll head up to Montrose before picking up my bike.

+1 for SIDI's. They're the shizznits

Where have you been, woman!!! :) And how's the riding coming? I'm assuming you are all healed up?

I've dropped my shuffle in a cup of coffee, stepped on it numerous times, had it nearly swallowed by a golden retriever, left it in 140° car in summer, even ran a vacuum cleaner over it. :rolleyes:

You are clearly not a responsible Shuffle owner. People like you should not be allowed to own Shuffles.

Truth is, you only want me to beat you. :rolleyes:

Well, that would be nice, yes. :p

No, the SIDIs were so uncomfortable when I tried them on. I have duck feet with a very small arch. I loved the way the $250 all carbon Shimanoes felt, but they do not offer heel replacements and I know my luck. I'll buy the Shimanoes and the heel will go bad within a year!

So, I'm hoping that the specialized (which do offer heel replacements) will feel as good as the Shimanoes did. :)

Hmmmm.....maybe I'll head up to Montrose before picking up my bike.

Call first to see what they have in stock!! Not sure what bicycle johns in burbank has in way of shoes...would be worth a call also

Thanks, Herb. I did call and I may drive up there as they have all styles and women's sizes. I'm also calling Bicycle John's. Thanks for the suggestions! :D

And now, shameless plug for Budget Pro Bicycles in Eagle Rock (my favorite LBS) - I just called David and asked him if he thought I should upgrade my pedals and if that would make a difference. He outright said, "no, your pedals are just fine, M.E. Save your money." He most certainly and easily could have talked me into higher priced pedals! :o

What kind of pedals are you using?

The Look classic "Kao"??? I think that's how you spell it. They only cost $80.

Keo.

I use Shimano Ultegras.

Keo.

I use Shimano Ultegras.

Those are the ones my dad just bought for $150. He's so excited.

Do any of you have errand bikes?

Of course. Mine's a fixed gear that I leave at work. I've done lunchtime errands in from Mission Valley to downtown SD (10+ miles) on it.

I crashed again on my MTB. Rode off the downhill side of a single, hit a dirt clod and over the bars. WWWEEEEE!!!! Crashing is fun if you don't get hurt.

Thanks, Herb. I did call and I may drive up there as they have all styles and women's sizes. I'm also calling Bicycle John's. Thanks for the suggestions! :D

And now, shameless plug for Budget Pro Bicycles in Eagle Rock (my favorite LBS) - I just called David and asked him if he thought I should upgrade my pedals and if that would make a difference. He outright said, "no, your pedals are just fine, M.E. Save your money." He most certainly and easily could have talked me into higher priced pedals! :o

Yes...they do that all the time with me...I say I think I want to do this...and they say why...save the $$...
I do really like them for that..Dave has definitely talked me out some truely unnecessary purchases...pretty unusual for an LBS I think.

Sorry the Sidi's dont work..they are truely awesome...have you looked at Diadora? or any other brands beside shimano?

Came back from my Saturday ride. I was late to the start and accidentally hoped onto the B group instead of my usual C+. There's a large speed gap and it was quite painful. Was able to keep up for the first 35 miles or so at the tail of the pack, then got dropped on PCH. Fell back after a few stop signs and couldn't catch up. :cry:

Going out for lunch and to pick up some drugs for tomorrow's ride along the way.

Yes...they do that all the time with me...I say I think I want to do this...and they say why...save the $$...
I do really like them for that..Dave has definitely talked me out some truely unnecessary purchases...pretty unusual for an LBS I think.

Sorry the Sidi's dont work..they are truely awesome...have you looked at Diadora? or any other brands beside shimano?

I'm going to go look at Specialized. :o That's another brand. :p

Came back from my Saturday ride. I was late to the start and accidentally hoped onto the B group instead of my usual C+. There's a large speed gap and it was quite painful. Was able to keep up for the first 35 miles or so at the tail of the pack, then got dropped on PCH. Fell back after a few stop signs and couldn't catch up. :cry:

Going out for lunch and to pick up some drugs for tomorrow's ride along the way.

Oh, that's okay, Dave. That kind of riding puts hair on your chest! :D

just got back from riding also...

i have no choice but to ride the fast group...and when we get to the top of the hills i get yelled at to go get the slower guys and gals...

we did about 62 with around 5k of climbing or so...

ME...you should try these on...i have the year prior model and they are pretty nice...

http://www.ajssportinggoods.com/lifesports/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&dept%5Fid=84011&pf%5Fid=SP%5F61071442&

No, the SIDIs were so uncomfortable when I tried them on. I have duck feet with a very small arch. I loved the way the $250 all carbon Shimanoes felt, but they do not offer heel replacements and I know my luck. I'll buy the Shimanoes and the heel will go bad within a year!

So, I'm hoping that the specialized (which do offer heel replacements) will feel as good as the Shimanoes did. :)

Hmmmm.....maybe I'll head up to Montrose before picking up my bike.

What's a Shimanoe?

no ride for me today, had a nice patron hangover to wake up to. Trying to drink as much water as I can so tomorrow's ride won't be AS bad.

ME...you should try these on...i have the year prior model and they are pretty nice...

http://www.ajssportinggoods.com/lifesports/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&dept%5Fid=84011&pf%5Fid=SP%5F61071442&

Thanks, Crash :)

And, Voltie, I don't know what a Shimanoe is.

Gonna go pick up a loaner from work later and mtb w/my brother in law tomorrow.

So, I go Patsy back from the Salon today and she sure looks purdy with her new wheels and all. :D They feel good too, as I took her for a spin. I can definitely tell a difference.

So, I go Patsy back from the Salon today and she sure looks purdy with her new wheels and all. :D They feel good too, as I took her for a spin. I can definitely tell a difference.What kind of wheels did you get?

Where have you been, woman!!! :) And how's the riding coming? I'm assuming you are all healed up?

On my lazy arse! I lurk here from time to time, but I'm not really riding right now for a variety of reasons. you guys still crack me up though, so I have to stop in :)

What's a Shimanoe?It's when your toenail turns black from those cheap Shimano shoes.

It's when your toenail turns black from those cheap Shimano shoes.

No pictures, please.

What kind of wheels did you get?

Bontrager Race Lites. Lee sold them to me at a steal and then delivered them to me to boot (I sure like them Texans...and that one in particular :D). Thing is, I'm so damn dumb sometimes, I actually have had them a few months. Why I didn't put them on before now, I just don't know. My lbs laughed at me and shook their heads. They told me that this wheelset is at least two upgrades from the stock set I had.

It's when your toenail turns black from those cheap Shimano shoes.

:roflmao:

So, I go Patsy back from the Salon today and she sure looks purdy with her new wheels and all. :D They feel good too, as I took her for a spin. I can definitely tell a difference.

Pics !!!!