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Forum: Southern California
03-26-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,900
Posted By flipmack

My first time on Shady Canyon: ...

My first time on Shady Canyon:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/161174248

I have a single-speed with 46:16 ratio...I was totally getting passed by a lot of other bikers. Oh well. I broke...
Forum: Southern California
02-16-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,343
Posted By flipmack

I totally take it for granted. I do the back bay...

I totally take it for granted. I do the back bay loop from my house in Irvine and it's awesome. I do the reverse though - since I'm coming *down* from Irvine, I take Back Bay to Jamboree, then PCH,...
Forum: Southern California
02-16-12, 10:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,753
Posted By flipmack

I just got into cycling myself (foot injuries are...

I just got into cycling myself (foot injuries are keeping me from being able to run) and I'm glad I scoured CL...got a nice single-speed road bike for $100 with a trade for my beach cruiser.

I...
Forum: Southern California
01-16-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By flipmack

I'm loving my single-speed bike that I got off of...

I'm loving my single-speed bike that I got off of Craigslist for $100. With a few upgrades (new seat, new bars...), it's an awesome bike - perfect for my needs. Rode it this weekend for 20...
Forum: Southern California
01-05-12, 06:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,620
Posted By flipmack

I love Catalina. It's laid back and relaxing and...

I love Catalina. It's laid back and relaxing and bike-friendly.
Forum: Southern California
01-05-12, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By flipmack

The bike is 46x16. Since I'm just starting out, I...

The bike is 46x16. Since I'm just starting out, I wouldn't know what I need at this point. I'm just going to pedal and see if it goes forward at an acceptable rate. The hub is flip-flop, so I can...
Forum: Southern California
01-05-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By flipmack

thanks to everyone for the suggestions and...

thanks to everyone for the suggestions and advice.

I bought/traded a bike from Craigslist yesterday - I traded my aluminum cruiser + $100 for a Vilano single-speed road bike (not a fixie). It's...
Forum: Southern California
01-02-12, 10:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By flipmack

I'm already wearing prescription orthotics from...

I'm already wearing prescription orthotics from the first flare up. It's going to be a lifelong condition - it's just such a pain when it does rear its ugly head.

I actually like the idea of a MTB...
Forum: Southern California
01-02-12, 01:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By flipmack

so I talked to my friend who's a very avid rider...

so I talked to my friend who's a very avid rider and he thinks that I should get this:

($350 shipped) 2012 Mercier Galaxy SC3:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/galaxy_al_xi_sc3.htm
...
Forum: Southern California
01-01-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By flipmack

I was looking at the same thing! I'm 5'7"...

I was looking at the same thing!

I'm 5'7" but mostly torso...so I'm probably good between 50 and 54 for a bike?
Forum: Southern California
01-01-12, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By flipmack

thanks for the reply. I went to Jax with...

thanks for the reply.

I went to Jax with that intent and they said that the bike fit is the LAST thing they do. Sounds kind of backwards if you ask me. Another local bike shop in Irvine said they...
Forum: Southern California
01-01-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By flipmack

new rider in Irvine - seeking advice on purchase

Hi all,

I just posted a bit about myself on the introductions forum.

Anyway, new here and new to cycling in general. I still don't have a bike, but I do need one very soon.

Basically, I've...
Forum: Introductions
01-01-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By flipmack

I should have clarified - I don't intend on going...

I should have clarified - I don't intend on going off-road. The trails I speak of are all paved trails...

I did do some research and amazingly, I can get a MTB for hundreds less than a starter...
Forum: Introductions
01-01-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By flipmack

Hi from Irvine - seeking cycling advice

Hi all!

New here to the forum and the sport.

I'm a runner but have been diagnosed with plantar fasciatis. It flares up every now and then but I think I need to find another sport to let me log...
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