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02-03-19 | 08:29 PM
#2951
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,427
Likes: 8,348
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
thanks for the input on saddle color. I think I have a better color combo on a blue bike, with a black saddle back on the Dutchie.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
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02-04-19 | 08:07 AM
#2953
Super Modest
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 25,421
Likes: 6,687
From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
My park district is a little more upscale. 
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02-05-19 | 09:11 AM
#2954
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 165
Bikes: Trek 5200, Rivendell Atlantis, Soma DoubleCross, Bilenky Signature tandem, Cannondale RT3000 tandem, Santa Cruz TallBoy, Kona Explosif, Bridgestone MB2
Self Portrait With Reeds, or, Phantom in the Phragmites.
02-15-19 | 08:29 AM
#2961
Sapient
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 759
Likes: 10
From: NW, Georgia
Bikes: Just a bunch of bikes.
02-15-19 | 09:47 AM
#2962
Senior Member♣️
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,075
Likes: 3,004
We have been getting quite a bit of rain. This canyon was black and charred not long ago from the Thomas Fire. It is hard to believe now with just one decent year of rain. This is between Santa Paula and Ojai California. Joe joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress
Southern California is finally greening up!
Southern California is finally greening up!
02-15-19 | 11:47 AM
#2963
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
^^ Tire marks on the curb.
Car tires have very thin sidewalls nowadays to improve mileage. Rubbing a sidewall on the curb is a good way to get an unrepairable flat.
Not sure it if is your place [MENTION=429288]Kabuki12[/MENTION] but if so, whomever is parking their car with the tire against the curb might want to give a few inches more space.
-Tim-
Car tires have very thin sidewalls nowadays to improve mileage. Rubbing a sidewall on the curb is a good way to get an unrepairable flat.
Not sure it if is your place [MENTION=429288]Kabuki12[/MENTION] but if so, whomever is parking their car with the tire against the curb might want to give a few inches more space.
-Tim-
02-15-19 | 11:56 AM
#2964
Senior Member♣️
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,075
Likes: 3,004
^^ Tire marks on the curb.
Car tires have very thin sidewalls nowadays to improve mileage. Rubbing a sidewall on the curb is a good way to get an unrepairable flat.
Not sure it if is your place [MENTION=429288]Kabuki12[/MENTION] but if so, whomever is parking their car with the tire against the curb might want to give a few inches more space.
-Tim-
Car tires have very thin sidewalls nowadays to improve mileage. Rubbing a sidewall on the curb is a good way to get an unrepairable flat.
Not sure it if is your place [MENTION=429288]Kabuki12[/MENTION] but if so, whomever is parking their car with the tire against the curb might want to give a few inches more space.
-Tim-
02-15-19 | 01:11 PM
#2965
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,427
Likes: 8,348
From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
[MENTION=429288]Kabuki12[/MENTION] nice website and write-ups on your bikes.
I occasionally think I should do the same, but I'm not certain as to why.
No one in my extended family is a cyclist.
Instead of getting rid of tubular wheelsets, I have embraced them.
I occasionally think I should do the same, but I'm not certain as to why.
No one in my extended family is a cyclist.
Instead of getting rid of tubular wheelsets, I have embraced them.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
02-15-19 | 02:14 PM
#2966
Senior Member♣️
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,075
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You should ! You would be surprised how it helps to write things down. Sometimes, in my travels I meet people that want to talk about these "old" bikes, so rather than talk about bikes all day( trust me , I can!) I refer them to my blog and go about my day. Thank you for the compliment, and , nice bikes you have! Someday maybe I will lace up a set of tubulars and give them a try, I hear they are fabulous. Joe
02-15-19 | 08:34 PM
#2967
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
I might go Saturday 2/16 but will stay off the singletrack. Roads should be muddy enough.
The bike has compact road gearing in front and an 11/36 cassette in the rear which is a little lower than the standard 11/32 road cassette. Even so, the section after the dam, up to Winding Stair Gap Rd was a bit of a mash and I walked in two spots. The issue was tight radius turns on some of the switchbacks. I could not keep enough momentum to make the turn and stay balanced. Throw in a tree root or some rocks and it was easier just to get off and walk.
-Tim-
02-18-19 | 09:19 AM
#2969
Sapient
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 759
Likes: 10
From: NW, Georgia
Bikes: Just a bunch of bikes.
You ride up there?
I might go Saturday 2/16 but will stay off the singletrack. Roads should be muddy enough.
The bike has compact road gearing in front and an 11/36 cassette in the rear which is a little lower than the standard 11/32 road cassette. Even so, the section after the dam, up to Winding Stair Gap Rd was a bit of a mash and I walked in two spots. The issue was tight radius turns on some of the switchbacks. I could not keep enough momentum to make the turn and stay balanced. Throw in a tree root or some rocks and it was easier just to get off and walk.
-Tim-
I might go Saturday 2/16 but will stay off the singletrack. Roads should be muddy enough.
The bike has compact road gearing in front and an 11/36 cassette in the rear which is a little lower than the standard 11/32 road cassette. Even so, the section after the dam, up to Winding Stair Gap Rd was a bit of a mash and I walked in two spots. The issue was tight radius turns on some of the switchbacks. I could not keep enough momentum to make the turn and stay balanced. Throw in a tree root or some rocks and it was easier just to get off and walk.
-Tim-
I have raced and ridden out of Montaluce a few times. I really just want to do the Southern Cross course, or as much of it as I can do. Currently, I'm not fit enough to do anything but this summer should be different.
My cross bike has an 11-28 cassette. I would need to get a med/long cage derailleur and a 12-36 to do it on the cross bike or I could take my old fully rigid mtb bike. I think I would prefer to try on my cross bike, but I wouldn't be in a hurry.
02-18-19 | 01:09 PM
#2970
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Thanks for the reply.
I have raced and ridden out of Montaluce a few times. I really just want to do the Southern Cross course, or as much of it as I can do. Currently, I'm not fit enough to do anything but this summer should be different.
My cross bike has an 11-28 cassette. I would need to get a med/long cage derailleur and a 12-36 to do it on the cross bike or I could take my old fully rigid mtb bike. I think I would prefer to try on my cross bike, but I wouldn't be in a hurry.
I have raced and ridden out of Montaluce a few times. I really just want to do the Southern Cross course, or as much of it as I can do. Currently, I'm not fit enough to do anything but this summer should be different.
My cross bike has an 11-28 cassette. I would need to get a med/long cage derailleur and a 12-36 to do it on the cross bike or I could take my old fully rigid mtb bike. I think I would prefer to try on my cross bike, but I wouldn't be in a hurry.
02-18-19 | 06:45 PM
#2972
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,932
Likes: 2,359
From: Hollister, CA (not the surf town)
Bikes: 2019 Specialized Roubaix Comp Di2, 2009 Roubaix, early 90's Giant Iguana
Weather was too rotten for a long road bike ride so instead challenged a very steep dead end road north of town.
02-19-19 | 12:03 AM
#2973
Thread Starter
Seat Sniffer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,916
Likes: 3,091
From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
Gorgeous today, but brisk.
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02-20-19 | 09:47 AM
#2975
Let's do a Century
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,319
Likes: 883
From: North Carolina
Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra