Southern California - Irvine...... Need a bike

Hi all. I will be in Irvine the week of 5-16-11 and I am in need of a 54cm road bike. I have emailed Jax as well as RocknRoad cyclery asking about rentals but I am still waiting on a response. Anyone have any other contacts I should try? Thanks

Gotta be a 54? Damn, I've got a 58 and a 60 that I'd loan you in a heartbeat.

In Irvine you could try A Road Bike 4 U. They are pretty upper-tier though. Sand Canyon Cyclery in Irine could probably rent you a Cannondale.

Best bet is to ask around this forum just as you are. There are about 10,000 riders here in Irvine and somebody will have a 54cm backup bike they can loan you. Good luck!

Gotta be a 54? Damn, I've got a 58 and a 60 that I'd loan you in a heartbeat.

Thank you. I appreciate that. At 5'8" I am on the short side. I could stretch onto a 56 or fold into a 52 but I figured I may as well at least try to get the correct size. I am hoping to get a few miles in so I would like to fit half decently. I know, beggars can't be chosers :)
I will try the 2 shops that you mentioned as well.

I have a 54cm 2003 Allez. I think I'd feel a little weird loaning a bike to someone I don't know but if you can't come up with something else, I might be able to get over my phobia.

I have a 54cm 2003 Allez. I think I'd feel a little weird loaning a bike to someone I don't know but if you can't come up with something else, I might be able to get over my phobia.


Here's a plug for another website...but I just enrolled at www.neighborgoods.net to loan and borrow with a little more accountability...:)

Laguna Beach at Laguna Cyclery

I have a 54cm 2003 Allez. I think I'd feel a little weird loaning a bike to someone I don't know but if you can't come up with something else, I might be able to get over my phobia.

Ill keep the "possible" offer in my back pocket as a last resort. I am a Specialized dealer so rest assured your bike would be well cared for.

Ah...didn't check our your info before I posted. Feel free to PM me if you're interested. It's an Allez Pro, full Dura Ace 9-Speed...with a triple...sorry :)

I suggest putting a message on BCI's forum. You'll have to email them for an account. The instructions are on the top of the page under Guidelines.

http://www.bikeirvine.org/forum/

Ah...didn't check our your info before I posted. Feel free to PM me if you're interested. It's an Allez Pro, full Dura Ace 9-Speed...with a triple...sorry :)

Thank you again. That is a very very nice offer. I will contact you back as the dates get closer. Ill bring you out some goodies for the old Allez :)

I suggest putting a message on BCI's forum. You'll have to email them for an account. The instructions are on the top of the page under Guidelines.

http://www.bikeirvine.org/forum/


Looking at it now. Thanks for the link. Are there any midweek group rides that you guys can recommend?

check socalcycling.com for lists of rides.

^^ thank you!

Look into The Path bike shop in Tustin. $55 a day, though. As of Jan, they had this for you > Specialized 2011 Roubaix Expert, 54cm
http://thepathbikeshop.com/demos-rentals/

If you race, there is a Thursday night crit at the old El Toro Marine Base
http://www.racegreatpark.com/Home.html

Lots of good MTB in the area as well if you are interested.

Thanks Rumpled. I just emailed them.

::Shameless plug:: A Road Bike 4U in Irvine has rentals. Pinarellos and Carbon Kestrel's at $65/24hr

Wow! 55-65 bucks a day? I think I'm going to start renting out my bikes!!!

Since you were looking for a midweek ride as well, A Road Bike 4 U has a Wednesday night group ride starting at their shop. Not sure if it's listed at socalcycling.com yet. Seems like a relatively newly formed ride.

Also, as a backup-backup plan, I have a 2009 Fuji Roubaix in 54cm you could use while you're here.