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Forum: Northern California
05-19-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,206
Posted By sj_roadie

My personal pet-peeve is bicyclists who ride on...

My personal pet-peeve is bicyclists who ride on the sidewalk, especially ones who ride on the sidewalk going the wrong direction. Sometimes when I'm running and I see one of these guys coming my way...
Forum: Northern California
05-15-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

There doesn't appear to be a group there... 404...

There doesn't appear to be a group there...
404 Not Found: /groups/sf2g was not found on this server.
Forum: Commuting
05-15-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,894
Posted By sj_roadie

What a jerk.. It's funny, take the sarcasm out...

What a jerk.. It's funny, take the sarcasm out of his speech and it seems fine. "Don't like gas prices, ride a bike" - EXACTLY, that's what I do... "Want to cut our dependance on foreign oil, ride...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By sj_roadie

+1 on the rack. I'm using an Ortleib "office...

+1 on the rack. I'm using an Ortleib "office bag" as my pannier. The way it connects to the rack is awesome, it makes it a two second task to put the bag on/off the rack and it's very secure once...
Forum: Northern California
05-15-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 668
Posted By sj_roadie

Love that sunset shot, I also noticed the...

Love that sunset shot, I also noticed the beautiful sunset last night but was just too lazy to run inside and get my camera.... maybe tonight :)
Forum: Northern California
05-15-08, 11:55 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

Interesting.. it's much less windy in SJ today...

Interesting.. it's much less windy in SJ today than it's been the past few weeks. I was easily able to do 20+mph going north along the airport where I'm usually battling a stiff headwind and...
Forum: Northern California
05-15-08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

I saw alot more bikers today - probably 2-3x...

I saw alot more bikers today - probably 2-3x normal, but I left my house about 30 minutes earlier than usual.
I don't know what you guys are doing that you have to leave for work before 8am :P
I...
Forum: Northern California
05-15-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

There's some small flies since it's near a creek,...

There's some small flies since it's near a creek, those tend to be out while it's still cool in the morning and around dusk. Other than that, the gravel is no biggy, it's clear enough that I ride it...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,329
Posted By sj_roadie

Right on, that's really impressive. Makes me...

Right on, that's really impressive. Makes me feel bad for wimping out on my commute so many times. I've stayed strong this week though, and hoping to make it a more regular thing...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-08, 05:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,329
Posted By sj_roadie

Okay, that explains the need for more water then....

Okay, that explains the need for more water then. 28 miles is a pretty long commute in each direction, where do you ride to?

I'm only going 13 miles each way, so a 20oz water bottle is fine on...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,329
Posted By sj_roadie

how far are you commuting reidconti?

how far are you commuting reidconti?
Forum: Northern California
05-14-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

reidconti, I think you weren't the only one...

reidconti, I think you weren't the only one taking a dry run today. I saw alot more bikes than usual today during my commute to work.

Not sure what they'll have to hand out, last year was my...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-08, 02:43 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

ah, you're going to get there way before me then....

ah, you're going to get there way before me then. I think I'm going to leave my house around 7:45. Not sure why you'd avoid the trail, it's so much nicer than the street IMO.
Forum: Northern California
05-13-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

Anybody planning to go to Gordon Biersch party...

Anybody planning to go to Gordon Biersch party that evening?
Forum: Northern California
05-13-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

Hey Jin, I'm planning to hit the station at...

Hey Jin,
I'm planning to hit the station at the hamilton and los gatos creek trail, then guadalupe river park, then ebay/paypal - I could potentially alter my route a tiny bit to hit the los gatos...
Forum: Northern California
05-13-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

I'm thinking the heat should keep many of the...

I'm thinking the heat should keep many of the would-be newbies from biking on Thursday, which means more swag for me!
Forum: Northern California
05-12-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,714
Posted By sj_roadie

The 250 ninja is a great starter, but the sv650...

The 250 ninja is a great starter, but the sv650 isn't a bad bike to start with either. The non 's' version has a more situp riding style, not the aggressive sport bike stance. In any case, both are...
Forum: Northern California
04-21-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 10,192
Posted By sj_roadie

Gotta give some South bay love also! Hicks,...

Gotta give some South bay love also! Hicks, Montebello, Bohlmann On Orbit...
Forum: Northern California
04-08-08, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 876
Posted By sj_roadie

You are starting right in my backyard... I don't...

You are starting right in my backyard... I don't think I'm ready for that much climbing right now though, so I'll have to take a rain check.
Forum: Northern California
02-12-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By sj_roadie

Yeah, the trail is next to the road that circles...

Yeah, the trail is next to the road that circles the airport. Like I said, it's a little bumpy in parts, but I do it on a road bike no problem. For me, rather than taking first street up to...
Forum: Northern California
02-11-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By sj_roadie

No, just the undercrossings are paved... The...

No, just the undercrossings are paved... The ground is pretty solid hardpacked dirt otherwise, although the part just after the guadalupe trail is more bumpy so I use the road and then cut back onto...
Forum: Northern California
02-11-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By sj_roadie

San Jose commuters rejoice!

The airport parkway undercrossings project is completed! That may be old news, but I just tried them out for the first time today. Now I can take the guadalupe river trail all the way from willow...
Forum: Northern California
02-08-08, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By sj_roadie

Looks like one of those mean pitbulls... ...

Looks like one of those mean pitbulls...

Here's mine :) Scary huh?

Great job getting a rescue dog, my two are both recues and they are awesome dogs... ...
Forum: Northern California
02-07-08, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 939
Posted By sj_roadie

There's your problem right there, 5:45!! Are you...

There's your problem right there, 5:45!! Are you crazy!? Hehe..
I have about an hour commute from campbell to milpitas and don't usually leave earlier than 8.

Today I wore some thicker cool-max...
Forum: Northern California
02-05-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 939
Posted By sj_roadie

Yeah, planning to ride into work as well... what...

Yeah, planning to ride into work as well... what is the best toe warming strategy?? booties?
Forum: Northern California
02-01-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By sj_roadie

linky?? I'm sure I should know how to find the...

linky?? I'm sure I should know how to find the reg page, but sadly I don't...
Forum: Northern California
02-01-08, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 976
Posted By sj_roadie

I've been a baby about the weather so I haven't...

I've been a baby about the weather so I haven't posted here much lately, but I finally grew a pair and rode into work today after a rather long haitus (about two months). Got all my winter riding...
Forum: Northern California
12-03-07, 01:13 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,698
Posted By sj_roadie

Thanks for meeting me on Friday Thien! This is...

Thanks for meeting me on Friday Thien!
This is my first pair of bibs, I haven't ridden in them yet but trying them on they were comfy.
Gotta take these for a spin soon.
Forum: Northern California
11-30-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By sj_roadie

for the record, I commute on my regular bike....

for the record, I commute on my regular bike. When I'm lazy I commute on my gas powered bikes :)
Forum: Northern California
11-30-07, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By sj_roadie

my dad has a similar setup, but he uses the rear...

my dad has a similar setup, but he uses the rear tire for the electric hub. He enjoys it, especially when somebody on a regular bike doesn't realize that he's on an ebike and they try to race him :)...
Forum: Northern California
11-28-07, 12:38 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,698
Posted By sj_roadie

Hey, I work really close to there, any chance you...

Hey, I work really close to there, any chance you can bring mine there too and let me know? PM me.
Forum: Northern California
11-28-07, 12:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,349
Posted By sj_roadie

Hey! What's wrong with silicon valley?!?! There...

Hey! What's wrong with silicon valley?!?! There are old houses and quiet neighborhoods here too! My house was built in 1940 and there are quite a few in the area that are early 1900's.

>>...
Forum: Northern California
11-08-07, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,258
Posted By sj_roadie

I'm building a triple Seoul LED bike light, my...

I'm building a triple Seoul LED bike light, my LEDs just came in from Hong Kong, so gotta get going on that. I'm going to model it after this one but probably not using that style of housing. It...
Forum: Northern California
11-08-07, 03:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,613
Posted By sj_roadie

Nice pic, now you gotta start working on your...

Nice pic, now you gotta start working on your story.. I think it should end with "this is nothin', you should see the other guy!"
Forum: Northern California
11-08-07, 03:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,870
Posted By sj_roadie

We bought our house two years ago, yes it's...

We bought our house two years ago, yes it's expensive and it was an uncomfortably large payment to start with; but we've gotten used to it and our pay has increased so it's not too bad.

After the...
Forum: Northern California
11-08-07, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,613
Posted By sj_roadie

yikes, glad you're ok - things getting into the...

yikes, glad you're ok - things getting into the wheels and locking them up is a scary thought. I'm always paranoid that'll happen to my rear wheel when I commute because I have a pannier on there. ...
Forum: Northern California
11-05-07, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By sj_roadie

haha, Hicks is no joke - only one mile, but it...

haha, Hicks is no joke - only one mile, but it packs a punch. The umunhum climb I have yet to try because usually after Hicks my legs are begging for a break.
Forum: Northern California
11-05-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,713
Posted By sj_roadie

Are you talking about riding the distances...

Are you talking about riding the distances between the mountains as well or would there be car travel in between each of the peaks?

Without using a car to travel between the three mountains this...
Forum: Northern California
11-04-07, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,169
Posted By sj_roadie

Oh, guess I was wrong :) That's good news!

Oh, guess I was wrong :) That's good news!
Forum: Northern California
11-03-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,169
Posted By sj_roadie

I think they did a chipseal a couple months ago,...

I think they did a chipseal a couple months ago, not sure if it's this same section or not though. I would say you should plan a different route, it's most likely still torn up.
Forum: Northern California
10-31-07, 09:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,972
Posted By sj_roadie

Was a good roller here in Campbell, definitely...

Was a good roller here in Campbell, definitely the biggest I've felt in some time (probably since '89). Kinda funny, as it started the first thing in my mind is "how prepared am I if this thing...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-29-07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,001
Posted By sj_roadie

Haha.. At least the plastic bits from the...

Haha.. At least the plastic bits from the plumbing supply aren't that expensive. Thanks for sharing, gave me a good laugh and a reminder that the heat has to go somewhere.

Was that a 45 minute...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,169
Posted By sj_roadie

Yeah, I recently was debating the merits of...

Yeah, I recently was debating the merits of getting the P3D or the L2D. I decided to go with the L2D for ease of using AA, went ahead and bought the Cree Q5 L2D and am waiting for it to ship. Can't...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,037
Posted By sj_roadie

Looks nice n4zou, I'm thinking triple or quad...

Looks nice n4zou, I'm thinking triple or quad Seoul P4 for my lights. I'm leaning towards 3 right now for battery reasons - I don't want to spend a fortune on a battery and I don't want to carry a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,037
Posted By sj_roadie

Case in point:...

Case in point: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=355361
I'm looking to do a similar design as this one, but looking for a nice housing to cram it into first.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-07, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,037
Posted By sj_roadie

Hey nerobro, I don't think those types of LED are...

Hey nerobro, I don't think those types of LED are going to work that well for a headlight.. I'm not sure what the angle of dispersion is, but if you convert the 13k mcd * 100 lights to lumens - even...
Forum: Northern California
10-17-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,161
Posted By sj_roadie

Yeah Jack, we had a good pull going between you,...

Yeah Jack, we had a good pull going between you, tony, and myself. We were doing a good 25mph from the part where calaveras flattens to where it hits 680. Jin, next time ride up front and you'll...
Forum: Northern California
10-16-07, 09:07 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,698
Posted By sj_roadie

When we do the 2008 jerseys we can get some knee...

When we do the 2008 jerseys we can get some knee warmers... ;)
Forum: Northern California
10-15-07, 12:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,161
Posted By sj_roadie

Haha, yeah Angel, I had the same problem. All I...

Haha, yeah Angel, I had the same problem. All I know is that superunleaded and I were battling to make it up Palomares and having a "who can pedal the slowest without falling over" competition. Not...
Forum: Northern California
10-15-07, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By sj_roadie

Nice poem.. an ode to fall riding, I like it!

Nice poem.. an ode to fall riding, I like it!
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