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08-09-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,663
Posted By d4c4c8

When we ride Coyote Creek we start at Frontier...

When we ride Coyote Creek we start at Frontier Park it really is close. Also there are a number of parking lots along Alondra Blvd, including the drive in/swap meet. Farther south, is the parking...
08-09-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,789
Posted By d4c4c8

I generally yell Rider(s) Back... and do it far...

I generally yell Rider(s) Back... and do it far enough back so the idiot who swerves to the left realizes and moves back over. I will also (more quietly) call it for Jen or a group i'm riding with...
08-09-10, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By d4c4c8

Jen got her '10 Roubaix last November she loves...

Jen got her '10 Roubaix last November she loves it. it was a close thing between the Roubaix and Ruby, the guy at the shop recommended the Roubaix because it's a bit stiffer.

She kicked my but...
08-09-10, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By d4c4c8

awesome Beanz. Btw, Jen did kick my butt...

awesome Beanz.

Btw, Jen did kick my butt yesterday and i aint afraid to admit it. Great video of her on your blog.
08-09-10, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,502
Posted By d4c4c8

put your bike on a trainer and practice. get...

put your bike on a trainer and practice. get someone to look at where your foot is aligning the cleat with the clip in the pedal. I bet you're just missing the clip.
08-09-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 876
Posted By d4c4c8

$2100 for an Orion with Ultegra 6700 is $1,000...

$2100 for an Orion with Ultegra 6700 is $1,000 less than Competitive Cyclist ships it for. Current Ultegra does EVERYTHING better than last year's Ultegra. I have a buddy with 4 year old DA griping...
08-09-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,654
Posted By d4c4c8

Two Words... Garmin 500. unless you want a map...

Two Words... Garmin 500. unless you want a map or training functions this is as good as it gets... I upgraded from the 305 to this, well i upgraded from a 305 mount. my 305 disappeared off the...
05-25-10, 03:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,728
Posted By d4c4c8

You mean the 1 right? an excellent ride is...

You mean the 1 right?

an excellent ride is the 1 from the park by the big rock just south of Pt Mugu head south to Mullholand Hwy. that's 8 miles. so you can shorten the out leg by as much as...
05-25-10, 03:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,950
Posted By d4c4c8

+1 I listen to traffic

+1 I listen to traffic
05-25-10, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,210
Posted By d4c4c8

I recall the early powerbars of the late 80's...

I recall the early powerbars of the late 80's early 90's.. They tasted like S**t and had about the same consistancy. Remember you aren't sucking down the Gell for fun, you're doing it to keep...
05-25-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,148
Posted By d4c4c8

I'll jump in with a note on gear selection... go...

I'll jump in with a note on gear selection... go as big as you feel the need to. And if anyone disses you point em to the VeloNews article by Lennard Zinn "Counting Teeth: Lennard Zinn rides the...
04-26-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,217
Posted By d4c4c8

I still don't get it, 5 bikes and god only knows...

I still don't get it, 5 bikes and god only knows how many thousands of miles (bike -2 had 80k when i replaced it) and I've never broken a spoke. I did crack the spoke mount on one wheel, on a set of...
04-21-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,560
Posted By d4c4c8

Both the wife and I have and wear RoadId...

Both the wife and I have and wear RoadId interactive.
04-21-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,696
Posted By d4c4c8

I used aerobars for years both time trialing and...

I used aerobars for years both time trialing and commuting. When riding my commuter with 20lbs of work clothes & such in a panier, clip-ons have ZERO to do with speed. However, I did find the...
04-21-10, 03:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,696
Posted By d4c4c8

*chuckles* Beanz threw himself a softball. ...

*chuckles*

Beanz threw himself a softball. Even aerobar users can't disagree with his basic thesis.
04-19-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,908
Posted By d4c4c8

it's a legitimate fear of change. Once you get...

it's a legitimate fear of change. Once you get used to barcon's and drops you will wonder why you ever stressed. Bike looks sweet. I'm sure you'll have tons of fun!
04-19-10, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 836
Posted By d4c4c8

Meh... I need to train some before I can hang...

Meh... I need to train some before I can hang with you!

Weekend miles Zero, Heart and mind said lets spin then go for a ride. Ankle said NO.
04-16-10, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,423
Posted By d4c4c8

Their sublimated jerseys weren't great, but maybe...

Their sublimated jerseys weren't great, but maybe that's why they don't sell them anymore. I have 4 sets of bibs and a pair of tights from them and 3 bibs are great but one has a mis-placed pad...
04-16-10, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 836
Posted By d4c4c8

*SNIVELS* It's been 25 days since ankle...

*SNIVELS*

It's been 25 days since ankle work. I have to spin on the trainer for a half hour w/o pain before i can hit the streets again. and then i only get to do 10 miles.
04-16-10, 05:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 835
Posted By d4c4c8

When that stops. I've gone for rides with...

When that stops.

I've gone for rides with broken body parts, and bailed for the snivels. *no not sniffles like when your nose runs, snivels like when you wake up whimpering and whining*
03-06-10, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By d4c4c8

i'm 5'7" and vary between 245 and 270, I'm...

i'm 5'7" and vary between 245 and 270, I'm currently riding Roval 20/24 spoke wheels, before that was the house brand wheels on my Giant that lasted quite well for 4,000 miles until i took a huge hit...
03-06-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 664
Posted By d4c4c8

Thanks for that info... from the 57 where what...

Thanks for that info... from the 57 where what looks like Brea Canyon Rd/Brea Blvd has a gate across it. how ever, I may be mistaking it for one of the service roads up to the oil derricks. One...
03-06-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 840
Posted By d4c4c8

Assuming you can afford the Elite, what you get...

Assuming you can afford the Elite, what you get in increased quality in the gruppo and wheels are easily worth the $450 difference in price.
03-06-10, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By d4c4c8

I don't think the 2.1 will have any trouble...

I don't think the 2.1 will have any trouble holding you, either wheels or carbon seat post. I disagree that just cause we're big we need a lot of spokes. I've rode for years with low spoke count...
03-06-10, 06:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,217
Posted By d4c4c8

I'm shocked your specialized dealer didn't do a...

I'm shocked your specialized dealer didn't do a full fit before letting you out of the store. When Jen and I picked up our Roubaix (plural) from Rock & Road Cyclery in Anaheim Hills *shameless plug*...
03-02-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 664
Posted By d4c4c8

Does Brea Cyn road go through? I thought it was...

Does Brea Cyn road go through? I thought it was closed.
03-02-10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 791
Posted By d4c4c8

that looks more like a double flip to me

that looks more like a double flip to me
03-01-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 65,647
Posted By d4c4c8

Remember that every time you check your tires...

Remember that every time you check your tires with a gauge you are letting out some amount of air. When you clip your pump onto the tire, if you have presta you'll lose more air.

When i rode...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-10, 06:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,943
Posted By d4c4c8

1974 Schwinn Super Sport 1979 Pugeot bought in...

1974 Schwinn Super Sport
1979 Pugeot bought in Germany
1988 Cannondale 3.0 built up with spare parts from the shop
1990 Klein Quantum
1992 Stevenson Custom
2006 Giant OCR C3
2009 Specialized...
02-04-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By d4c4c8

I only work from home on Tuesdays, so if I'm...

I only work from home on Tuesdays, so if I'm gonna ride outside it has to happen on that day and be under 1 1/2 hours.
02-04-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 926
Posted By d4c4c8

Naaa, That kid needs a set of Zipp 404's and toss...

Naaa, That kid needs a set of Zipp 404's and toss the crank for an SRM.
02-04-10, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By d4c4c8

Dang that looks cold. I was really hoping to...

Dang that looks cold. I was really hoping to ride on Tuesday but the cardio appt ran really long and it was almost dark before I got lose from the DR. And again Next Tuesday I see the Orthopod to...
02-02-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By d4c4c8

I'm just waiting for that kid I keep seeing on...

I'm just waiting for that kid I keep seeing on SART on the Unicycle to do one fo those monster rides.
02-02-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By d4c4c8

When I did RAMROD in 1993 several people i knew...

When I did RAMROD in 1993 several people i knew were doing the 190mi /10k total climb on either fixed gear or single speeds. The one that freaked me was the kid that did it on a BMX bike.
01-20-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,064
Posted By d4c4c8

ROFLMAO!!! Beanz not riding enough... that one...

ROFLMAO!!! Beanz not riding enough... that one pegged my sarcastometer.
01-15-10, 06:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,064
Posted By d4c4c8

I've had one for 3 weeks now. It works fine. ...

I've had one for 3 weeks now. It works fine. Has the same screen as the 305 but with smaller overall size, longer battery life ability to receive Ant+ (PowerTap/SRM/etc) data and less cost. On...
01-04-10, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By d4c4c8

I'm sure fit has lots to do with shoulder/but...

I'm sure fit has lots to do with shoulder/but comfort but as a former Alu/Steel rider, I noticed a great difference in vibration between frame materials. Even vibration can be controlled to some...
12-31-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 595
Posted By d4c4c8

my guess is that with a 6.5 hour time for the 101...

my guess is that with a 6.5 hour time for the 101 miles you averaged a hair over 15.5 mph. if you were going 10-12 mph upwind did you break the sound barrier downwind?
12-31-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,067
Posted By d4c4c8

For small inclines i use a knife. For big ones...

For small inclines i use a knife. For big ones i use a Barrett.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 922
Posted By d4c4c8

My worry is did you crash when you flatted on...

My worry is did you crash when you flatted on your trainer? was it front or rear that flatted? (this is especially impotent if you were on a fluid trainer not rollers)
12-17-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,148
Posted By d4c4c8

I had a custom bike built in 1992, The frame cost...

I had a custom bike built in 1992, The frame cost me $2k final build price was $5k.

The build process consisted of a 2 hour measurement session and interview. What did i want to do with the bike,...
12-15-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By d4c4c8

128953 And here's the official pic: change...

128953

And here's the official pic: change the bottle cages to black/pink and you have the wife's bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 146,143
Posted By d4c4c8

+2 i HAVE that one... Wear it often.

+2 i HAVE that one... Wear it often.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 146,143
Posted By d4c4c8

may have********************? *roflmao*

may have********************? *roflmao*
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-09, 01:17 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-09, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,922
Posted By d4c4c8

Both mine and the wife's are stock. I never have...

Both mine and the wife's are stock. I never have seen any reason to use aftermarket seat posts unless you damage the stock or are building a bike up from frameset alone. I can sweat the weight...
12-10-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 779
Posted By d4c4c8

I don't know if they're still around, but Fuji...

I don't know if they're still around, but Fuji did have a US Continental Pro team as recently as 2 years ago.
12-10-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 966
Posted By d4c4c8

I really hope you have a hot tub with a good...

I really hope you have a hot tub with a good heater to warm you up when you get home. *shivers*

beautiful pictures.
12-10-09, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By d4c4c8

yea whats up with that... i thought we were...

yea whats up with that... i thought we were supposed to get global warming? Oh thats right the Eco crowd is in Copenhagen trying to figure out how to do damage control after all their faked...
12-10-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By d4c4c8

Saturday or Sunday

Saturday or Sunday
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