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Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-13, 02:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,469
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Every ride I've done up the marin headlands has...

Every ride I've done up the marin headlands has been foggy - so when I saw the forcast for Saturday morning, it didn't matter how many martinis i'd had on friday.

I was gonna finally see that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,443
Posted By i_live_in_sf

cool, thanks for the tips!

cool, thanks for the tips!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,443
Posted By i_live_in_sf

the stock pads for my Raleigh Revenio 1... pads...

the stock pads for my Raleigh Revenio 1... pads have the name "Tektro" on them.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,443
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Marin headlands descent after hawk hill. The...

Marin headlands descent after hawk hill. The sign says 18% at the beginning of the descent and it doesn't feel like it lets up much till the bottom.

Edit: looked it up on strava:

Avg Grade:...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 10:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,443
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Brakes... lots of brakes.

On one of my routes there's a 18% descent that lasts for about a mile and I'm riding my breaks pretty much the whole time.

Q1: How long can I do that before I have "brake fade" like you do in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-13, 01:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,445
Posted By i_live_in_sf

+1 Hangovers result from poor drinking practices.

+1 Hangovers result from poor drinking practices.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-13, 10:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,016
Posted By i_live_in_sf

It depends on a lot of factors. Your body can...

It depends on a lot of factors. Your body can store about 1500 calories in the muscles and liver with a decent pre workout carb load. I burn about 1300 calories over a 2.5 hr ride so in that case I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-13, 11:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,426
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Did a quick tour of the Marin Headlands. Solo cus...

Did a quick tour of the Marin Headlands. Solo cus the gf is nursing a knee injury. Wasn't sure what to expect but had a great time - even with my first real descent (18% grade on wet pavement in a...
Forum: Northern California
07-28-13, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 564
Posted By i_live_in_sf

nice!

nice!
Forum: Northern California
07-28-13, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 873
Posted By i_live_in_sf

One of the reasons I only use my bike for...

One of the reasons I only use my bike for distance rides - it's harder to steal when it's between your legs.... though still I get worried stopping at lights near the western addition
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,190
Posted By i_live_in_sf

I think your math's a bit off here: Purchasing a...

I think your math's a bit off here: Purchasing a $3k bike at 24% interest paid off over 12 months only pays a total of $404 in interest - or 113% of the total purchase price. A more realistic cc rate...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,190
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Ha! That's pretty much what I did. Sold my...

Ha! That's pretty much what I did. Sold my brewing equipment and xbox and put that towards the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,190
Posted By i_live_in_sf

I used cc and got the points then paid it off.

I used cc and got the points then paid it off.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 08:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,623
Posted By i_live_in_sf

I have a GS3 which is the same size and it fits...

I have a GS3 which is the same size and it fits nicely in my jersey pocket. Last ride I went on strava used ~18% battery for 2.5hrs of riding.

Bottom line though, you can't go wrong with either...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-13, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By i_live_in_sf

All fixed! Thanks for the quick responses!

All fixed! Thanks for the quick responses!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-13, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Brake Positioning Issue

I had to remove my gf's front wheel and when I put it back on, the front brake is now sitting a little cock-eyed and I'm not sure how to adjust it.

here's a quick 0:43 video to help explain the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-13, 03:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,240
Posted By i_live_in_sf

The thing I'd worry the most is an over-use...

The thing I'd worry the most is an over-use injury in your supporting muscles/ligaments.

Source: I did 30 min high intensity runs as a prep for a half marathon. Finished the half and then found i...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Reflection on entry level road bike purchase

About a month ago, I was in the market for a good entry level road bike and after hours of research, rides and searches, finally found a bike that I think is perfect. I’ve logged about 150 miles on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,744
Posted By i_live_in_sf

cool, thanks for the tips!

cool, thanks for the tips!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,744
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Riding Etiquette

I'm super new to cycling - just got my first road bike and only logged 50 miles so far.

Is there any biking etiquette I should now about? I've noticed that people passing me say "on your left" -...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 06:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,644
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Thanks again for all the responses. I had been...

Thanks again for all the responses. I had been considering a BD bike but from what I've read other places their frames, wheels and tires are usually poor quality, that and I can't test "fit" before...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,644
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Thanks everyone - this is very helpful. ...

Thanks everyone - this is very helpful.

@Elduderino2412 I'm looking to buy new. I thought about upgrading the hybrid, but the frame size is a bit off for me (slightly too large), and it has flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,644
Posted By i_live_in_sf

Which bike components are the most important?

Last week I dusted off my old Trek SU100 hybrid/commuter and did a 20 mile ride around san francisco... and caught the cycling bug bad. Since then I've been pouring over reviews/bikes/options for a...
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