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Forum: Southern California
11-13-14, 11:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,006
Posted By jamlo21

I ran a red light on a bike (it was at 6 a.m....

I ran a red light on a bike (it was at 6 a.m. with no traffic and I actually waited a few minutes for the light to turn green but it didn't). Cop pulled me over and said it wouldn't go on my driving...
Forum: Southern California
08-27-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,627
Posted By jamlo21

Yeah, OP's post is kind of lame in that he/she is...

Yeah, OP's post is kind of lame in that he/she is saying to not go to a certain shop, but won't say which shop. Now we're all left to guess what shop it was and potentially damage the reputation of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,940
Posted By jamlo21

I would fork over the $350 as well--depening on...

I would fork over the $350 as well--depening on who wore the jersey of course. Bike jerseys are hard to frame because of the elastic around the waist. The jersey needs to be pinned to the back,...
Forum: Southern California
09-02-10, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By jamlo21

HB to South Bay Route

I was thinking about riding from HB to the South Bay (Redondoish) mainly via PCH. How is PCH past Seal Beach? Is it safe to ride or should I abort?
Forum: Southern California
01-26-10, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By jamlo21

UCI has 2 different dorms. One of them is newer...

UCI has 2 different dorms. One of them is newer and has smaller rooms. the other is bigger, but older. I was in the newer ones and I think it would have been tough to put a bike in there. I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,522
Posted By jamlo21

I believe one just sold on ebay for $1,800. ...

I believe one just sold on ebay for $1,800. Another sold for $1,000, but I'm guessing it's because it was fugly--blue and orange. It's a buyer's market.
Forum: Southern California
12-23-09, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By jamlo21

did it once in a few years ago and got smoked. ...

did it once in a few years ago and got smoked. It's not that it was hard, so much that I was fat, out of shape and had no clue how to ride in a group.

The course isn't too tough. The first few...
Forum: Southern California
12-21-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By jamlo21

I've been told it's tomorrow at the Borders in...

I've been told it's tomorrow at the Borders in Sherman Oaks. They'll pass out wrist bands at 9, but the signing doesn't start until 3. So unless you work/live nearby, are unempliyed or are on...
Forum: Southern California
11-04-09, 05:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,174
Posted By jamlo21

they opened at 9, not 8. I'm sure the line...

they opened at 9, not 8. I'm sure the line started forming at 8 if not earlier. The check out line was only about 25 deep when I got in line and it still took longer than normal. So I guess the...
Forum: Southern California
11-04-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,174
Posted By jamlo21

no jawbones, but radar selection was pretty good....

no jawbones, but radar selection was pretty good. keep in mind they dont really sell the most popular colors. so while they had about 6 different types of radars, they were not the best colors. ...
Forum: Southern California
11-04-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,174
Posted By jamlo21

thanks again for the hook up min! For those...

thanks again for the hook up min!

For those of you wondering, sale was way better than normal. They moved it to a big warehouse so everyone basically got in w/o waiting in line for hours. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By jamlo21

yeah, what UMD said. Also, there will be some...

yeah, what UMD said. Also, there will be some differences in parts. The groups I believe are the same, but wheels are different and likely stem/handlebar combo. The main difference though is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By jamlo21

Haven't seen much better for the tubular version....

Haven't seen much better for the tubular version. Clinchers usually get up to $1300 or so.
Forum: Southern California
08-07-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,188
Posted By jamlo21

got there around 11:20ish, waited in line for...

got there around 11:20ish, waited in line for about and hour and a half, then waited in another line to get in to the sunglass area. Selection was pretty bad. Looked like 60% of the stuff was for the...
Forum: Southern California
07-17-09, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 732
Posted By jamlo21

depends on when you go. the earlier the better,...

depends on when you go. the earlier the better, especially now that it's beach weather, you get more people flocking to the beach. I don't ride on PCH unless its before 9 a.m.

plenty of people...
Forum: Southern California
07-10-09, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,204
Posted By jamlo21

the trail recommendation is good, but the OP said...

the trail recommendation is good, but the OP said he/she wants to incorporate more street riding.

Irvine Blvd and Jamboree are world's apart. Jamboree just looks like a freeway (and is treated as...
Forum: Southern California
07-10-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,204
Posted By jamlo21

riding on jamboree from the marketplace down to...

riding on jamboree from the marketplace down to barrance is pretty scary. Like cleave said, its like a freeway. I wouldn't ride on that stretch if you are new to riding on the roads. coming south on...
Forum: Southern California
07-07-09, 04:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,602
Posted By jamlo21

from what i've been told, it can happen...

from what i've been told, it can happen accidentally. in other words, your ticket may be processed wrong and it gets put on your insurance. but in a perfect world, it shouldn't.
Forum: Southern California
07-07-09, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By jamlo21

Camp Pendleton is the marine base you're talking...

Camp Pendleton is the marine base you're talking about. Last time I checked, it was open to cyclist (bring your ID). I believe there is a phone number or website you can check to confirm if it's...
Forum: Southern California
07-07-09, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,602
Posted By jamlo21

you don't need to be a lawyer to know the answer...

you don't need to be a lawyer to know the answer to that question. in fact, i can attest to the fact that as a lawyer, i wouldn't have known the answer to that question if it wasn't for the cop...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 926
Posted By jamlo21

I spoke with the owner of my LBS and he said the...

I spoke with the owner of my LBS and he said the lower end stuff is already available or being shipped. The higher end stuff will come around August or September.
Forum: Southern California
07-07-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,602
Posted By jamlo21

Be preapred for a big fine. I got a ticket...

Be preapred for a big fine. I got a ticket running a red light in Irvine and my ticket is going to cost me around $450 (I forget what the actual number is). I plan to go to court to just ask for a...
Forum: Southern California
05-19-09, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 953
Posted By jamlo21

I don't get why everyone is getting so upset. If...

I don't get why everyone is getting so upset. If you don't like the guy or his articles, don't read his posts or articles. And MTV, did the OC Register run over your puppy?? Geez, it was just a...
Forum: Southern California
05-18-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,521
Posted By jamlo21

Saturday just had a ridiculous amount of people....

Saturday just had a ridiculous amount of people. I got there at 7:30 and was about number 20 in line. By the time i left, the line wrapped clear around the building and into the front lot. I didn't...
Forum: Southern California
05-05-09, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 848
Posted By jamlo21

don't forget to engrave your mother's maiden...

don't forget to engrave your mother's maiden name too
Forum: Southern California
05-04-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 634
Posted By jamlo21

UD--PM me. I've been riding solo for a few years...

UD--PM me. I've been riding solo for a few years and am looking for a riding partner. My schedule isn't so flexible, so I'd only be able to do weekend rides.
Forum: Southern California
04-28-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,975
Posted By jamlo21

You can legally buy all sorts of stuff that...

You can legally buy all sorts of stuff that really isn't legal. You can buy tint for your car windows that's pretty much black, but that's not legal. You can buy bongs (i think) at smoke shops. ...
Forum: Southern California
03-20-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By jamlo21

ooops. i thought i typed in bikeforums.net.

ooops. i thought i typed in bikeforums.net.
Forum: Southern California
03-04-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,680
Posted By jamlo21

Frank, I saw your tree trunk legs when we did...

Frank, I saw your tree trunk legs when we did that BF ride to GMR a couple years ago. You can run two miles in your sleep!!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,213
Posted By jamlo21

go for it. some times manufacturers don't give...

go for it. some times manufacturers don't give you an option but to buy the team color scheme. i wouldn't let that stop you from buying the bike you want.
Forum: Southern California
03-04-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,680
Posted By jamlo21

A 2 mile ride that takes 1.5 hours???!! If I've...

A 2 mile ride that takes 1.5 hours???!! If I've done the math right, I think the pack will actually be riding backwards.
Forum: Southern California
03-03-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,680
Posted By jamlo21

sorry, i'll go post that comment on the runner's...

sorry, i'll go post that comment on the runner's board.
Forum: Southern California
03-03-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,680
Posted By jamlo21

pros dont train as a group, unless its with their...

pros dont train as a group, unless its with their buddies. as you can imagine, with teammates living thousands of miles away, organizing group rides would be nearly impossible.

that said, i would...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,426
Posted By jamlo21

yeah, you're just doing a charity ride. so why...

yeah, you're just doing a charity ride. so why would it matter?? besides, with that many riders you'll be weaving in and out of people all day long so you probably cant really go as fast you'd like.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-09, 12:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,388
Posted By jamlo21

I don't think people stayed at home because lance...

I don't think people stayed at home because lance wasn't going for the win. you really don't go to one stage of a 7 day stage race to see someone going for the overall unless its a make or break...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 12:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,883
Posted By jamlo21

obviously not....thus, the thread

obviously not....thus, the thread
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,479
Posted By jamlo21

SB frame is only available as frameset, not...

SB frame is only available as frameset, not module. The website is pretty self explanatory.

Also, keep in mind that SB is harder to get so you will have to wait longer to get it. All of this info...
Forum: Southern California
02-09-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,760
Posted By jamlo21

fullerton's roads are so-so for bike riding. By...

fullerton's roads are so-so for bike riding. By that I mean they're pretty narrow with no bike lane. That said, its still great. If you want flat, I ride to SART. If I want some hills, I can ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-09, 04:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,971
Posted By jamlo21

From what I understand, you want the bike and...

From what I understand, you want the bike and can't afford it NOW, but can afford it in 6 months. So why don't you get a cc with 0% interest for 6 months or a year, put the bike on the card and pay...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,690
Posted By jamlo21

I don't follow the guy much so can someone...

I don't follow the guy much so can someone explain to me why they think Lance is so cocky? Seems somewhat levelheaded to me considering he's won 7 tours, considers former presidents to be his...
Forum: Southern California
01-13-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 903
Posted By jamlo21

use common sense. CL is great so long as you...

use common sense. CL is great so long as you insist on cash like everyone else has said. I sold my SL2 on CL and had no problem. Guy showed up with a wad of cash in a parking lot during the day.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,063
Posted By jamlo21

Thanks for the replies guys. As I said, it felt...

Thanks for the replies guys. As I said, it felt way too stretched out on a 110 stem. I'm sure I can get it right if I played around with things, but I'd rather not take any chances. And yeah, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,832
Posted By jamlo21

didn't CSC also have the "fake abs" on their...

didn't CSC also have the "fake abs" on their jerseys too a few years ago?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-09, 01:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,063
Posted By jamlo21

That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the...

That's what I was thinking.

Thanks for the suggestions. I would do the 90mm try out, but we live about 150 miles away so its a bit of a pain.

Tempted to just pull the trigger, but a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-09, 01:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,063
Posted By jamlo21

Great deal on bike, but its a size too big--should I??

So a friend of a friend is willing to unload his Madone 6.9 for about $2,500. Its in pretty good shape. He's got loads of money so that's why he's willing to sell it to me (not you!) for about $6K...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,588
Posted By jamlo21

Not sure if these are the exact wheels you are...

Not sure if these are the exact wheels you are talking about, but there's a voluntary recall

http://www.velonews.com/article/84580/shimano-issues-wheel-advisory
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 467
Posted By jamlo21

Adjusting SRAM Red Levers

Probably a stupid question, but I lack mechanical common sense--how in the hell do you adjust the reach of the levers??? Couldn't find the answer anywhere or by looking at the thing. Thanks!!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-08, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By jamlo21

Thanks UMD. Normally I would, but it looks like...

Thanks UMD. Normally I would, but it looks like they only make that frame in the WC color and those are earned.

I did notice that all the pics of the SL2's on specialized's website have barely any...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-08, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By jamlo21

Thanks! Maybe I measured wrong, but the top...

Thanks!

Maybe I measured wrong, but the top tube on the tarmac was much shorter than my madone. only the HT was longer.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-08, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By jamlo21

Tarmac SL2 Frame Sizing Question

Did a search and found a few threads with sort of the same question, but no answer.

I've always been on traditional frames (56cm). Test rode a friend's 56cm SL2 today. Is it essentially the same...
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