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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-12, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,409
Posted By stripes

Thanks for the input! To clarify, the bike is...

Thanks for the input! To clarify, the bike is steel. Alameda has pretty nicely paved roads and is pancake-flat. We would be looking at 500 miles a year, tops. I have no plans to upgrade the shifting...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,409
Posted By stripes

Wheel for a frame with 126 rear spacing

Hey all,

I have recently purchased an old tandem from the mid-80s and it has 126mm rear spacing. I need a new rear wheel for it. Would it be reasonable to build a wheel at 126mm rear spacing and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-12, 06:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,108
Posted By stripes

This would matter if it was a Cateye computer....

This would matter if it was a Cateye computer. He's using a Garmin which is not affected by wheel diameter.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
Posted By stripes

Get the Supercorsa, I have one (2004) and I love...

Get the Supercorsa, I have one (2004) and I love it. Great ride, very stable but will corner quickly if you ask it. I use mine for long rides but wouldn't hesitate to race on it. Only downside is...
Forum: Northern California
04-18-11, 02:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,398
Posted By stripes

My family has a cabin in Tahoe so I'm going to...

My family has a cabin in Tahoe so I'm going to ride to Emerald Bay for stage 1. Ought to be a great vantage point. Beautiful scenery right there.
Forum: Northern California
04-13-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By stripes

BART stops at Fruitvale, which is right over the...

BART stops at Fruitvale, which is right over the bridge from Alameda. Easy ride.

To leave the island, I usually take the Park street bridge (on the bike/pedestrian path), the Fruitvale bridge, or...
Forum: Northern California
04-12-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By stripes

look at Alameda. Flat, relatively safe, plenty of...

look at Alameda. Flat, relatively safe, plenty of excellent restaurants, still close to Oakland. Not that I'm biased...
Forum: Northern California
02-01-11, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,337
Posted By stripes

Hie thee to the Bike Kitchen.

Hie thee to the Bike Kitchen.
Forum: Northern California
01-10-11, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,577
Posted By stripes

House of Pain ride is Saturday, starts in...

House of Pain ride is Saturday, starts in Danville.

Roasters is also Saturday, meets at the GGB around 8 AM.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-30-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,735
Posted By stripes

The Pelican is a great all-rounder. I've seen...

The Pelican is a great all-rounder. I've seen them on brevets here in the Bay Area and the owners rave about them. The build quality is very high and the frame design is well thought-out, with...
Forum: Texas
11-18-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By stripes

Good to know, thanks! I will definitely visit the...

Good to know, thanks! I will definitely visit the shop just to see what's what, but it's nice to know they rent and have good service too.
Forum: Texas
11-16-10, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By stripes

Hey, that's perfect. Thanks! :beer:

Hey, that's perfect. Thanks! :beer:
Forum: Texas
11-16-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By stripes

Austin bike rentals?

Hey all,

I will be visiting Austin this February for NAHBS and was looking for a road bike to rent - Anybody have a recommendation for a good shop to rent from? I'll use it primarily to get around...
Forum: Northern California
10-14-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,897
Posted By stripes

Due to a foot injury I won't be able to ride this...

Due to a foot injury I won't be able to ride this one; anyone know if my registration is transferable?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-10, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,577
Posted By stripes

I have the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme in 32mm and...

I have the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme in 32mm and they are awesome - very comfortable ride and fine control, even in loose dirt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,875
Posted By stripes

Congratulations on the new bike; the early...

Congratulations on the new bike; the early Expeditions are great bikes. Mine is an '83 and also has the internal wiring. There is a Yahoo group devoted to these early Specialized and Miyata touring...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,003
Posted By stripes

Really dig my 2004 Cinelli Supercorsa. Built by...

Really dig my 2004 Cinelli Supercorsa. Built by Giovanni Losa. The Supercorsas have always been built by hand. Not sure who's building them these days, but you can bet they're top notch.

edit: If...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,070
Posted By stripes

left foot, left handed. Due to the curvature of...

left foot, left handed. Due to the curvature of the roadbed, my left foot is closer to the ground than the right, so unclipping on the left side feels safer.
Forum: Northern California
03-30-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,462
Posted By stripes

I grew up in Concord, just west of what is now...

I grew up in Concord, just west of what is now the North Concord BART station. Your work location is right next to the Iron Horse trail, which is pretty nice to ride on, and goes about 25 miles south...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-10, 02:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,291
Posted By stripes

Columbus TSX vs SLX?

Hey all,
I've recently acquired a bike that has a Columbus TSX tubing sticker. The bike may or may not have been repainted in the past; is there any easy way to tell if it is really TSX, as opposed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,407
Posted By stripes

I'd join, I also have hypothyroidism. Riding...

I'd join, I also have hypothyroidism. Riding helps.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-10, 02:54 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,726
Posted By stripes

Out the door - I don't own a car so all of my...

Out the door - I don't own a car so all of my traveling is on the bike, commuting, running errands, and just plain old riding around.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By stripes

Moots mounts is correct, but they're no longer in...

Moots mounts is correct, but they're no longer in production. I couldn't find anyone who currently makes them, but I haven't looked in a year or so.
Forum: Northern California
02-25-10, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By stripes

Alameda Bicycle has their WOW (Women On Wheels)...

Alameda Bicycle has their WOW (Women On Wheels) program with regular rides. http://alamedabicycle.com/page.cfm?pageId=291
Forum: Northern California
12-15-09, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 106,480
Posted By stripes

I bought a new helmet, the Lazer Genesis: ...

I bought a new helmet, the Lazer Genesis:
http://www.cronometro.com/imgs/cronofaves/0308/genesislg.jpg

It's replacing the LAS Squalo that was damaged in a wreck, which I then left on Caltrain by...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-09, 03:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,814
Posted By stripes

http://www.mudandcowbells.com/blog/2009/12/9/cute-...

http://www.mudandcowbells.com/blog/2009/12/9/cute-strapless-number-what-is-radioshack-thinking.html
Forum: Northern California
11-23-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By stripes

Thanks for the input guys! I don't have internet...

Thanks for the input guys! I don't have internet at home yet, and was busy unpacking this weekend, otherwise I would have joined. Hopefully I can start riding regularly again very soon!
Forum: Northern California
11-20-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By stripes

Hey Kevin, Thanks for the info. I do a lot...

Hey Kevin,

Thanks for the info. I do a lot of different types of riding; primarily road, touring, and MTB. I don't own a car so my bike is my primary mode of transportation also. Team Alameda...
Forum: Northern California
11-20-09, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By stripes

Just moved to Alameda

Like the title says, I just moved to the island. (I should change my profile info.)

I've been working over here for a couple of years and figured I should shorten my commute. While I will miss SF...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-09, 02:36 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,772,924
Posted By stripes

want: -Shimano 105 1050-series cranks; with...

want:

-Shimano 105 1050-series cranks; with biopace chainrings.
-113mm Shimano BB for those cranks, will accept UN-54 sealed unit.
-32h rims, 80s-90s vintage. prefer quality:...
Forum: Northern California
11-06-09, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 804
Posted By stripes

I've got a braze-on 2009 Centaur FD if you want...

I've got a braze-on 2009 Centaur FD if you want it; lightly used. I'm in SF though. PM me.
Forum: Northern California
10-30-09, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 950
Posted By stripes

I have heard that eating local honey helps ease...

I have heard that eating local honey helps ease pollen allergies, too. Local honey = local bees collecting local pollen. I haven't tried it myself, but some of my friends swear by it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,343
Posted By stripes

Who built the Cinelli Supercorsa, and when?

Hey all,
I did a fair amount of research before buying my 2004 Cinelli Supercorsa from GVH Bikes this past summer. After poring through the archives here and elsewhere, I believe mine to have been...
Forum: Northern California
10-20-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,267
Posted By stripes

is Gravy still building wheels? I haven't used...

is Gravy still building wheels? I haven't used him myself, but he's a legend.

I had a wheelset built at the Freewheel on Hayes here in SF, they did an amazing job; very detail-oriented and the...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By stripes

Bicycle storage solutions at work?

Hey all,

I work in a warehouse with about 20 full-time employees. About 6 or 7 of us are cyclists. On any given day there are 4 or 5 bikes in the building.

The company recently moved to a new...
Forum: Northern California
10-01-09, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By stripes

You might check with San Francisco Cyclery,...

You might check with San Francisco Cyclery, they're also on Stanyan. They had a red Speedster built up as a townie, if memory serves me correctly. I think it was a 56, what size are you looking for?
Forum: Northern California
09-23-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By stripes

I like the bike ride to Fremont BART idea; it's...

I like the bike ride to Fremont BART idea; it's about 18 miles which is doable, but would undoubtedly have to get up earlier. The bus would be easier but I don't know how crowded the bike racks get;...
Forum: Northern California
09-22-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By stripes

Bike commuting from San Jose to Alameda

Hey all,

I currently live in SF and work in Alameda, by the Oakland airport. My commute now consists of a bike ride to the Ferry Building, a ferry ride to Alameda, and a bike ride to work. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,087
Posted By stripes

I ride all my bikes regularly - mountain, road,...

I ride all my bikes regularly - mountain, road, touring, etc. My nicest bike is my Cinelli Supercorsa, on which I commute regularly, but I would never lock it up in a bad area - I have other bikes...
Forum: Northern California
09-02-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,385
Posted By stripes

believe me... i seriously considered it :thumb:

believe me... i seriously considered it :thumb:
Forum: Northern California
08-31-09, 10:44 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,385
Posted By stripes

Gah! I was going to register tonight after I got...

Gah! I was going to register tonight after I got home from work. So I get home, check the mail, and what did I get...

A wedding invitation for October 17th :notamused:

Any other good rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 03:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,682
Posted By stripes

+1 for capo forma. I wear them even when I'm not...

+1 for capo forma. I wear them even when I'm not on the bike, they're so awesome.
Forum: Northern California
08-13-09, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,105
Posted By stripes

what time do you commute? I take the ferry to...

what time do you commute? I take the ferry to Alameda/Harbor Bay, by the Oakland Airport. It leaves SF at 7:00 and 8:00, and there is always plenty of space for bikes. There are also ferries to Jack...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 425
Posted By stripes

two grand for a carbon Bianchi with Ultegra SL?...

two grand for a carbon Bianchi with Ultegra SL? I'd be all over that.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,237
Posted By stripes

I do it all the time, it's awesome.

I do it all the time, it's awesome.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By stripes

I had an olllld set of Aliums and wanted to get...

I had an olllld set of Aliums and wanted to get something newer, but I was turned off by the high cost of the fancier ATAC pedals - I got the ROCs from a UK website for around $70 and I'm very happy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-09, 12:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By stripes

I used a satin finish (friction, it seems)...

I used a satin finish (friction, it seems) Superbe Pro derailleur with my otherwise Campy 9-speed setup, and it handled my 12-23 cassette and standard 53/39 double crank with no problems. Is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By stripes

I rode an '87 cannondale for awhile, it was a...

I rode an '87 cannondale for awhile, it was a great bike. You can run modern stuff if you really have your heart set on it - I used a carbon fork from Profile Design, their BSC (Bladed Straight...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By stripes

I went with the Shamals and I have no regrets. I...

I went with the Shamals and I have no regrets. I commute on these wheels 20 miles a day, do group rides, long solo rides, and everything else on these wheels. I've got about 1000 miles on them so far...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,422
Posted By stripes

I love my Squalo - easily the most comfortable...

I love my Squalo - easily the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. The fit system is very easy to adjust. It comes with two sets of pads - one with smaller vents for winter, one with large vents...
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