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Forum: Southern California
10-24-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By merlin70

Not sure of your exact route but I would avoid 78...

Not sure of your exact route but I would avoid 78 past the wild animal park up to ramona. Not much of a shoulder and very dangerous with lots of traffic. Instead take highland valley road (yeah...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-06, 06:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,709
Posted By merlin70

I've had them when I was as much as 250lbs, they...

I've had them when I was as much as 250lbs, they are strong and stayed true. I was skeptical but they made a believer out of me. I hit some really nasty potholes too and was amazed they could take...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-06, 06:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,468
Posted By merlin70

I love how people give all these opinions it...

I love how people give all these opinions it won't work, yet if you ask them they are probably 175lbs. tops and have no personal experience whatsoever.

You will be fine, of course depending on the...
Forum: Southern California
09-07-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By merlin70

Yeah, but only bummer is paying $750k for a...

Yeah, but only bummer is paying $750k for a cardboard box to live in that people here call "houses".

Oh well, I guess you really can't have it all!
Forum: Southern California
09-02-06, 07:43 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 17,458
Posted By merlin70

I suggest Alfonso's if you feel like Mexican...

I suggest Alfonso's if you feel like Mexican food. Very good and not nearly the cost of the other choices. Almost directly across the street from George's
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By merlin70

hey I have a white toupe just bought it 4 weeks...

hey I have a white toupe just bought it 4 weeks ago when they were out of black as they are now. I only rode on it 4 times, I've decided it isn't for me. It is as new not a mark on it. I'll sell...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,435
Posted By merlin70

I haven't seen any change myself, I've never had...

I haven't seen any change myself, I've never had a motorcyclist wave. I always thought there should be at least some common ground between the two types of users given the dangers of cars to both...
Forum: Introductions
05-05-06, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By merlin70

If you can get to Roswell there is supposed to be...

If you can get to Roswell there is supposed to be a pretty good 25 mile ride starting at 6:30 Thursday nights. I haven't been able to make it yet but hope to in the next couple weeks.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-06, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By merlin70

There was a 2 hour TV broadcast on it last...

There was a 2 hour TV broadcast on it last weekend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-06, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,387
Posted By merlin70

wow that is scary. As everyone said call the...

wow that is scary. As everyone said call the local utility. Most likely, they will take it very seriously and check it out as that is a significant liability for them. BTW you might want to at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,288
Posted By merlin70

Perfectly put.

Perfectly put.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,924
Posted By merlin70

Remember, amazing increases have already been...

Remember, amazing increases have already been absorbed. Here gas was $1/gal as recently as 2 years ago. Now it is $3, TRIPLE what is was just 2 years ago. Reading your post, you would assume the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,387
Posted By merlin70

I'm in the minority but I found the toupe to be...

I'm in the minority but I found the toupe to be the most effective torture device invented by the mind of man. Very uncomfortable for me. It isn't the width as I came from a Flite which measures...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-06, 09:36 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,924
Posted By merlin70

Yes, but the effect will be relatively minimal. ...

Yes, but the effect will be relatively minimal. Shipping costs are typically only a couple of percent of total retail price. Figure a 2-4% increase, but no more than that.

Not that significant...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,924
Posted By merlin70

I love it, I wish it was $20 per gallon. It...

I love it, I wish it was $20 per gallon. It would cut wasteful trips and help clean the air, reduce traffic, and encourage public transit which I want more of.

Then again I work from home and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By merlin70

For many, many years I had DA hubs (8sp) and...

For many, many years I had DA hubs (8sp) and Mavic Open Pro's, 32 hole. Worked pretty well, never had any hub problems.

Now with DA 10 I have Mavic Kryserium SL's as well as a set of Mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-06, 09:12 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,042
Posted By merlin70

No, not really. My wife has had 3 kids, her...

No, not really. My wife has had 3 kids, her highest heart rate was maybe 110, and that was on the first child.

Childbirth is not an areobic event, more a static strengh exercise.

Check out a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-06, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 634
Posted By merlin70

What, no NASCAR stories? What the heck is going...

What, no NASCAR stories? What the heck is going on in those thar SC hills!!!??? ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-06, 08:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,111
Posted By merlin70

Couple points. First, people are and will...

Couple points. First, people are and will contine to be driving on gas well above $3. Personally, I figure past $10 and maybe past $20. Consider this:

Have you ever tried to push a car? Nearly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-06, 08:29 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,924
Posted By merlin70

Think more positively. Have you ever tried to...

Think more positively. Have you ever tried to push a car? Nearly impossible. Yet, for just $4, you can drive that same car an amazing 25 MILES which would take you over an hour on a bike, not to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-06, 02:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 819
Posted By merlin70

Mavic Kyserium SL's. I'm 230 and I have been very...

Mavic Kyserium SL's. I'm 230 and I have been very impressed with these wheels. Dead nuts true and I have hit some rather scary bumps with them. My experience is traditional 32 spoke Open pro CD's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-06, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 526
Posted By merlin70

It sounds like a neat idea but really isn't...

It sounds like a neat idea but really isn't practical. First, to get a reasonable number of frames per second to catch the face of someone in the act, you need a lot of storage capacity. You also...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-06, 05:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,036
Posted By merlin70

Over 16 years of riding and probably 7 helmets,...

Over 16 years of riding and probably 7 helmets, the Giro Atmos is my newest and favorite if that helps you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-06, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By merlin70

I've had mine about 4 months. Sorry too lazy to...

I've had mine about 4 months. Sorry too lazy to get my camera, but seach e-bay and the pictures there are what mine look like.

Seem to be good quality. The only thing that has happened is one...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-06, 12:41 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,840
Posted By merlin70

No, we don't. Remember, about half our...

No, we don't. Remember, about half our electricity comes from coal and we have a 200+ year supply. Drawback is that it is messy and generates at lot of carbon dioxide in burning it. About 20% is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-06, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 645
Posted By merlin70

How about going to a rear 12-27? With your 39...

How about going to a rear 12-27? With your 39 that gives you basically the same gearing as a compact with a 12-25. Lots cheaper to boot.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-06, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By merlin70

BTW, shimano has very detailed instructions on...

BTW, shimano has very detailed instructions on setup on thier website, downloadable and printable on .pdf.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-06, 11:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,671
Posted By merlin70

The ture enthusiast is a tiny, tiny fraction of...

The ture enthusiast is a tiny, tiny fraction of the "cycling" population. As stated above most people have a bike in the garage, they take it out maybe 4 times a year when they have time and it's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 02:12 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,840
Posted By merlin70

That is interesting, though not sure I buy it. ...

That is interesting, though not sure I buy it. It's easy to say "oh yeah I'll drive less" and then jump in a climate controlled leather-swathed vehicle to go to the bar. After all, when gas was $1...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,263
Posted By merlin70

Colorado Cyclist had 2005 Litespeed Tuscany...

Colorado Cyclist had 2005 Litespeed Tuscany closeouts for around $1,500 frame and fork. With full Ultegra figure well under $3k. Not sure what sizes they have left but you might want to check it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 01:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,387
Posted By merlin70

Bike Nashbar. I just noticed them in the last...

Bike Nashbar. I just noticed them in the last catalog, I was somewhat surprised.

52's, 54, 55 and 42 inners available as well.

Here's the link: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 01:12 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,840
Posted By merlin70

They are pretty tough. You are talking about many...

They are pretty tough. You are talking about many feet and layers of reinforced concrete.

Newer reactors are "modular" and can be smaller and cheaper. So, even if one goes down radiation damage...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,635
Posted By merlin70

LOL GuitarWizard, you kill me. Hang in there,...

LOL GuitarWizard, you kill me. Hang in there, hopefully you will get something soon.

Oh, and the bike is awesome!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 10:15 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,840
Posted By merlin70

No, $3 isn't it. Gas is already at $3 in parts...

No, $3 isn't it. Gas is already at $3 in parts of the country (San Diego for one) and Premium is well over that. Guess what? Hardly a dent in truck/suv sales, maybe a 5% decline at most. Go out to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-06, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,599
Posted By merlin70

Lived in San Diego 34 years, I would possibly...

Lived in San Diego 34 years, I would possibly suggest it although as mentioned cost is a huge factor and I feel it has become actually too big now--too much traffic, development, etc. It was awesome...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-06, 02:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,200
Posted By merlin70

This type of thing can and does occur everywhere,...

This type of thing can and does occur everywhere, not just the inner city. I recall about 20 years ago in San Diego (heavily Republican I should add) some moron dropped a brick off a bridge, nearly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-06, 01:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,387
Posted By merlin70

But at that speed (10-12mph) why would you need a...

But at that speed (10-12mph) why would you need a triple or compact? You'll be fine on a 12-23 with a conventional 39, you will still be at or over 90rpm. Personally I get out of my 25 anything...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-06, 01:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,387
Posted By merlin70

I've noticed you can now get a 50 for a regular...

I've noticed you can now get a 50 for a regular Dura-Ace 10 crank. No doubt more of this will become available, further reducing the need for a compact.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-06, 11:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 501
Posted By merlin70

having been to Milwaukee about 4 times, I would...

having been to Milwaukee about 4 times, I would advise taking that suvery with a rather large grain of salt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-06, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,294
Posted By merlin70

I use my 53/12 on every ride, there is a fairly...

I use my 53/12 on every ride, there is a fairly steep and long downhill leaving my house. The 53/12 is perfect as I pedal the whole way down at 35-38mph. But of course you could argue I could just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-06, 09:38 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,195
Posted By merlin70

It's not just name recognition though, it is a...

It's not just name recognition though, it is a combo of factors. Everyone knows Ford and Chevy and yet they lose billions.

I think in Trek's case it is style, price, percieved performance, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 640
Posted By merlin70

First of all, I think you are pretty lucky. My...

First of all, I think you are pretty lucky. My last job search took 5 months, the one before that took 6. I don't want to minimize your experience but you were only out of work for 2 weeks. That's...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-06, 09:03 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,957
Posted By merlin70

As a cat 4 for 3 years I can tell you they aren't...

As a cat 4 for 3 years I can tell you they aren't much better.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-06, 01:44 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,400
Posted By merlin70

That's what fries your day if anything. I find...

That's what fries your day if anything. I find it takes a good 8 hours when it's all said and done, so I stopped doing it.

The key on a weekend ride is to go early. I head out 6:15-6:30am...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-06, 05:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,744
Posted By merlin70

Finally, a voice of reason on this compact crank...

Finally, a voice of reason on this compact crank stuff. I've mentioned in other threads a 39/27 will allow you to climb down to 5mph easily. I'd like to see all these hills people who are claiming...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-06, 01:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,545
Posted By merlin70

I see the double post thing isn't solved...

I see the double post thing isn't solved however....LOL
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-07-06, 01:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,417
Posted By merlin70

The private sector can certainly solve...

The private sector can certainly solve environmental problems, however the key point is they typically solve those problems as a side effect to the true maket forces.

For example, utilities don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-06, 01:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,479
Posted By merlin70

In theory you are fine with a couple of days with...

In theory you are fine with a couple of days with no response. But I would probably wait a week to give them the full benefit of the doubt. Who knows maybe they had an accident, mom died, etc.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-06, 12:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,731
Posted By merlin70

Again, a 39/27 is easier than a 34/23. So, just...

Again, a 39/27 is easier than a 34/23. So, just getting the 12-27 is you best bet. Unless you wanted both the 12-27 AND that 34 inner.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-06, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By merlin70

The issue I see is bikes "break down" a lot more...

The issue I see is bikes "break down" a lot more than modern cars do. Especially with regards to flat tires. Plus, there are relatively few cyclist over which to spread the cost of the service.
...
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