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Forum: Northern California
07-18-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By Chester

The City's putting in a new center bike lane...

The City's putting in a new center bike lane that's been officially not open but looks sort of like it's open during the protracted buildout. Which causes a lot of confusion.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,265
Posted By Chester

These are Lauterwasser bars and Soma makes a...

These are Lauterwasser bars and Soma makes a modern version in aluminum and steel:

Lauterwasser Alloy Bar - Soma Fabrications...
Forum: Northern California
06-13-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By Chester

I'm down in the South Bay and, as far as LBS'es...

I'm down in the South Bay and, as far as LBS'es go, for "road" I really appreciate Walt's Cycle in Sunnyvale for being one of the few remaining shops that isn't simply a Specialized or Trek dealer...
Forum: Northern California
06-13-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,360
Posted By Chester

Some of the replies to that Facebook posting are...

Some of the replies to that Facebook posting are really startling. I feel like I'm pretty jaded about how the masses see cyclists and the hostility that gets aimed at cyclists, but I'm still taken...
Forum: Northern California
06-09-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,736
Posted By Chester

With a Class 2 bike that won't assist you past...

With a Class 2 bike that won't assist you past 20MPH then you're almost definitely not making it within 2 hours. But I think you may very well be able to make it in not much longer. As in 10-20...
Forum: Northern California
05-18-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,736
Posted By Chester

There's a bunch of people who do it on the...

There's a bunch of people who do it on the regular. The best place to get more information is the SF2G page:

https://sf2g.com/

If you're riding a pedal assist e-bike then you're going to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,139,499
Posted By Chester

Miyata 914 Vintage Road Bike - $240 (San Jose, CA)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/d/san-jose-miyata-914-vintage-road-bike/7611133962.html
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,825
Posted By Chester

Thanks, and I get someone just working for a...

Thanks, and I get someone just working for a paycheck or even just not being in the mood to be enthused about something like this, that day. Or at that particular time.

Like you guys, my...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,093
Posted By Chester

In case it's useful, looks like lowest price...

In case it's useful, looks like lowest price around on the radar-only RVR315 is actually at REI right now:

https://www.rei.com/product/182343/garmin-varia-rvr315-rearview-radar

Almost bought it...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,644
Posted By Chester

Even more white-knuckle stuff from SAFA, as...

Even more white-knuckle stuff from SAFA, as filmed by Terry Barentsen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxVQFUTywIQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aTViwJWmCY
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,825
Posted By Chester

Yeah, it's not bad but let's just say it's not...

Yeah, it's not bad but let's just say it's not nice-looking. It's interesting that it's not a Nitto and I wonder if Grant simply made it a point to try to spec some Ritchey stuff when it more or less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,825
Posted By Chester

Of course both are a modification but when I...

Of course both are a modification but when I think of "not really modifying," I'm thinking in a very subjective way that considers the difference between how the bike will look, ride, and also "What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,825
Posted By Chester

I'm kind of a fanboy. "Kind of" because I've...

I'm kind of a fanboy. "Kind of" because I've never pulled the trigger. But I've still always enjoyed "window-shopping" his catalogs, readers, and blog posts. No matter what, I really appreciate that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,825
Posted By Chester

Bridgestone RB-1 (1991)

Like many, I've wanted one of these for many years. Finally things aligned for me to get one in the condition and price range I wanted to hit. Picked it up from the owner a few days ago, and so glad...
Forum: Northern California
08-09-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By Chester

Not sure exactly where you're talking about, but...

Not sure exactly where you're talking about, but if you use Google Maps and drop a satellite view layer on it you can see the pathways more clearly sometimes. And sometimes Google Maps has an...
Forum: Northern California
08-03-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By Chester

All very good suggestions. Stevens Creek Trail...

All very good suggestions. Stevens Creek Trail and Los Gatos Creek are real gems because they're mostly shaded and the former gets you to Shoreline and Bay Trail and the latter gets you to/through...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-03-22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,442
Posted By Chester

It's not great in terms of efficiency relative to...

It's not great in terms of efficiency relative to time. But if it's a form of exercise you'll engage in much more regularly and for more time than anything else, then it's great.

Running and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-22, 03:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,734
Posted By Chester

Latest frameset uses Columbus aluminum and a...

Latest frameset uses Columbus aluminum and a carbon fork, with a very unique paint job:

https://shop.mashsf.com/mash-ac-3-frameset-scopes.html
Forum: Northern California
08-20-20, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,580
Posted By Chester

Try riding the Bay Trail and offshoots of trail...

Try riding the Bay Trail and offshoots of trail that follow levees out into the Bay. There's some that's paved, some gravelly, some hard-packed dirt. Can go up to Palo Alto and Menlo Park from Mt....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,766
Posted By Chester

You may have seen this already, but in case you...

You may have seen this already, but in case you didn't, Bikes Direct has this note on their spec page for the Nano:
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,511
Posted By Chester

In case you might be able to find one in...

In case you might be able to find one in Singapore, OP, another bike that might be up your alley is the Cannondale Hooligan:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,766
Posted By Chester

Just in case anyone's interested, I offered my...

Just in case anyone's interested, I offered my Nano for $140, or $160 with the mustache bars I swapped in, and buyer was very happy with that. Aside from the bars, again, the only "upgrades" are swap...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,511
Posted By Chester

The Racktime Foldit? They seem to have technical...

The Racktime Foldit? They seem to have technical drawings that'll help you qualify fit ahead of time. I think if you get the model for 20" wheels, the rack stays that connect to the seat stays might...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,511
Posted By Chester

Also, to OP, being in Singapore, I imagine you...

Also, to OP, being in Singapore, I imagine you can get a lot of stuff that we can't get in the USA or even Europe.

Don't know if they sell these in Singapore, but Tern has, at least in Japan, a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,511
Posted By Chester

Oh, I'm sorry, I think maybe I'm getting that you...

Oh, I'm sorry, I think maybe I'm getting that you want one designed for 20" wheels...in that the rack deck would be lower and not much higher up than it needs to be. Is that right?

In case it's...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,866
Posted By Chester

A lot of people care about the look of their...

A lot of people care about the look of their helmets and go for helmets that are more moto/skater in style. Minimally or totally unvented hard shells. Look at Bern's line, Thousand, and others....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,511
Posted By Chester

I'm not quite grokking what you're saying about...

I'm not quite grokking what you're saying about your concern over a rear rack, but if it's helpful, I have some random rear rack (Blackburn, I think) mounted to my Katu, and it's just fine. Have a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,766
Posted By Chester

Thanks for the opinions/estimates, guys. I think...

Thanks for the opinions/estimates, guys. I think your guys' estimates top out at what I think the low end might be, in terms of possible sale price. My area has high COL and cost of everything else,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,511
Posted By Chester

I've got an Orbea Katu and like it a lot, but...

I've got an Orbea Katu and like it a lot, but before anyone buys one, they should double-check the geometry specs. It's got 20" wheels but it's also got, compared to not only most mini velos, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-20, 02:20 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,766
Posted By Chester

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1281/20200607_173959_12618240b21fa765366378f089da6d04afe86143.jpg
Took a few photos of my Nano after what I think was my last ride on it.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 26,395
Posted By Chester

Orbea is currently blowing out the Katu 50 model,...

Orbea is currently blowing out the Katu 50 model, with two colors left, for $199, shipped (plus tax).

https://www.orbea.com/us-en/bicycles/outlet/outlet/urban-out/cat/katu-50-18
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-21-19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,794
Posted By Chester

Ah, wow, you had to really consider this. My feet...

Ah, wow, you had to really consider this. My feet are way smaller and so I can even wear really bulky hiking boots with off-the-shelf half-clips.

I'm only getting back into MTB now and plan on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-20-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,794
Posted By Chester

Just in case you're not aware of their existence...

Just in case you're not aware of their existence and you'd prefer them, or won't have an old pair of clips lying around to modify in the future: there are "half clips" that are designed to just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-18, 05:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,869
Posted By Chester

For around, and certainly under, $150 total cost,...

For around, and certainly under, $150 total cost, it would be worth it just to leave one of these in the trunk of my car or underneath a desk at work and those sort of stashing situations.

I have...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-18, 06:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,449
Posted By Chester

When I was commuting with a laptop and other...

When I was commuting with a laptop and other stuff, I'd have everything in a bare-bones messenger bag, with the laptop in a neoprene sleeve, and then I'd put the messenger bag into an Ortlieb rolltop...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-18, 05:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,091
Posted By Chester

Recently bought both the Sundeal V2 and the Mixie...

Recently bought both the Sundeal V2 and the Mixie Straightedge. The Sundeal for $250 from RandomBikeParts.com and the Mixie for $225 from FydelityBags.com.

The Sundeal is a great deal for what you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 59,236
Posted By Chester

I just got my Sundeal V2 last week and put it...

I just got my Sundeal V2 last week and put it together and rode it over the weekend. Considering that it was under $250, shipped, it's such a great value. I think between the Nexus 7 Hub/Shifter, the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,766
Posted By Chester

I think novelty is one reason and legitimate....

I think novelty is one reason and legitimate. It's fun riding something that's different.

But there are practical reasons. These are most popular in Japan and Taiwan, where people have much...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-14, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,766
Posted By Chester

Are you running the stock brakes/pads? I had one...

Are you running the stock brakes/pads? I had one scary experience with them, almost crashing into someone at the end of a long descent. Coming down Conzelman Road in the Marin Headlands (SF Bay...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-11, 02:55 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,766
Posted By Chester

Just spent the night... - Switching the stock...

Just spent the night...
- Switching the stock Kenda tires for the Schwalbe Kojaks, after adding cloth rim tape. (The Kojaks are not fun to un/mount, either. A roadside flat repair is probably going...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-11, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,766
Posted By Chester

Got mine last week and took it out for a couple...

Got mine last week and took it out for a couple rides this past weekend. A few notes, much of which will just be echoing previous data points:

- Y'all Are Paranoid: I rode about 35 miles on SF...
Forum: Southern California
11-16-10, 02:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,923
Posted By Chester

So, it turns out that we were in the park on the...

So, it turns out that we were in the park on the last weekend before the Cedar Grove area got shut down (12pm today, the 15th of November).

We further lucked out with a pretty warm, and bright...
Forum: Southern California
11-09-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,923
Posted By Chester

Thanks for the feedback...happy to hear that,...

Thanks for the feedback...happy to hear that, apparently, cars ought not be buzzing by too fast (and I'd imagine, in November, traffic ought to be lighter anyway).

Gorgeous pictures; that pretty...
Forum: Southern California
11-09-10, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,923
Posted By Chester

Cycling in Sequoia/King's Canyon Parks?

Will be road-tripping from Vegas to the Bay Area this weekend with my girlfriend and we're currently planning on spending the weekend in Sequoia/King's Canyon National Parks...to go cycling (road)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-10, 04:03 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 105,289
Posted By Chester

The weight is a real shame (a previous poster...

The weight is a real shame (a previous poster estimated 24 lbs), because one of the reasons this bike would make sense is for those of us who have to lug bikes up/down city staircases.
Forum: Northern California
05-12-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 765
Posted By Chester

If I were you, I'd be combing Craig's List. It's...

If I were you, I'd be combing Craig's List. It's not easy to piece together a bike for less than a manufacturer...and this is way more the case if you're buying used.

On Craig's List, there's...
Forum: Northern California
05-12-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 765
Posted By Chester

If I were you, I'd be combing Craig's List. It's...

If I were you, I'd be combing Craig's List. It's not easy to piece together a bike for less than a manufacturer...and this is way more the case if you're buying used.

On Craig's List, there's...
Forum: Northern California
08-29-09, 03:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By Chester

Check in with the school cycling club: ...

Check in with the school cycling club:

http://www.calcycling.org/

Get on the mailing list and you'll constantly get feelers from other students who are looking for riding partners. And there...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-09, 04:49 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 12,464
Posted By Chester

Personally, I'm amazed there's a market for stuff...

Personally, I'm amazed there's a market for stuff like the Krypto NY Fahgettaboudit Chain. To me, someone riding around town with a > 10lb, ~$100 lock is someone who needs a cheaper townie to tool...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 636
Posted By Chester

Get a U-Lock of the size/weight/security of your...

Get a U-Lock of the size/weight/security of your choice and a cable lock. Thread the cable lock through one wheel and connect the loop(s) to your U-lock, which goes through other wheel and frame. If...
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