Giro di Peninsula - Interest Thread
05-28-07, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BlastRadius
Is this the 100K or 100mi route?
05-28-07, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Depend on his height.
It is pretty darn small. It was different sizing on these model.
It is pretty darn small. It was different sizing on these model. 
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05-28-07, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
well, it would be very cool if it was the right size... although might be outa his price range.... its awfully purdy though
05-28-07, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Yeah, just a thought. Its all complete still so he could try it to see.
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05-28-07, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
do you have it on craigslist?
I was just gonna use the Ultegra stuff, but the weight savings on the crank was like 135 grams or more so I had to do that.
05-28-07, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Not yet, I was actually planning on taking it apart. I ordered some Dura Ace cranks last night. I was just gonna use the Ultegra stuff, but the weight savings on the crank was like 135 grams or more so I had to do that.
I was just gonna use the Ultegra stuff, but the weight savings on the crank was like 135 grams or more so I had to do that.
05-28-07, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by spingineer
I've come to the conclusion that I am not good enough to notice 135 gram weight difference. On the ride today, we were even contemplating if 700x23 is actually necessary, and that 700x25 may actually suffice.
Certain things are very noticable. Wheels and tires are a couple of them. If I go full Dura Ace it is closer to a lb difference. I already have a lighter frame and fork, lighter bars and stem, lighter pedals. So that can amount to quite a difference. When I ride my Mavic wheels I can feel they are slower then my eastons.
05-28-07, 07:59 PM
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Here is a great buy on a great bike. A friend has been riding one of these for a while. He has a $5000 roadie but says this bike rides just as good. All the components are good, and will last. The price is right for what ya get. Id check on getting it with a compact crank.
https://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/APR-6600-Details.html
Here is the compact crank and its only 17.2 lbs same price
https://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/APR-PRO-Details.html
https://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/APR-6600-Details.html
Here is the compact crank and its only 17.2 lbs same price
https://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/APR-PRO-Details.html
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05-28-07, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ConstantRider
Last year it did go straight down 84. Then up Tunitas Creek and down Kings. At that point, most of the climbing was over, but there was one more additional small climb somewhere in Palo Alto en route to Los Altos -- I think it may have been part of Page Mill. Then it was back to Bay Meadows via Alameda de les Pulgas (I think) or maybe Foothill part of the way, Canada, and then Crystal Springs.
Old La Honda and Tunitas were the two major climbs. The thing I remember most -- other than the endlessness of Tunitas Creek -- were the climate changes. It was foggy, blustery, and gray in Pescadero, and in the 90s by the time we were climbing that hill in Palo Alto.
Old La Honda and Tunitas were the two major climbs. The thing I remember most -- other than the endlessness of Tunitas Creek -- were the climate changes. It was foggy, blustery, and gray in Pescadero, and in the 90s by the time we were climbing that hill in Palo Alto.
Could you possibly translate that for someone thinking of coming over from Reno? LOL
Edit: NM, already answered on page 2.
05-28-07, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb13
Could you possibly translate that for someone thinking of coming over from Reno? LOL
Edit: NM, already answered on page 2.
Edit: NM, already answered on page 2.
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05-28-07, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
... okay... come on over... it'll be a gorgeous ride!
05-28-07, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb13
I'm thinking about it. I'm riding Mile High in Chester on the 16th. I do want to come over and maybe meet some BF types, but it is going to depend on $ and time.
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05-28-07, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
what route are you doing at Mile High? I'm pretty sure I'm going to attempt the 100, if I do it'll be the first one since Cool Breeze last year... however, its a fairly flat route so I'm not too worried
05-28-07, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
what route are you doing at Mile High? I'm pretty sure I'm going to attempt the 100, if I do it'll be the first one since Cool Breeze last year... however, its a fairly flat route so I'm not too worried
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Originally Posted by spingineer
Definitely 100 mile. I did the 100k last year, and it didn't go down to the coast.
05-28-07, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BlastRadius
I can't imagine why they'd want to go up 84 instead of OLH unless they're looking to lessen the amount of elevation climbed.
05-29-07, 09:35 PM
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I'm in. Did the metric last year....on the full century this time. The metric is basically your portola loop with a page mill / altmont / foothill extention. Kind of bummed OLH isn't in the picture this year; ascents on 84 east are scetchy due to traffic...hopefully the sheer magnitude of cyclists will lead to more perception from the motorists.
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Well, if everyone knows where OLH starts and ends, why not just make an adjustment to your ride and go up OLH instead of 84? It's not like it's going to make a huge difference in mileage, and if it's a public road then there ya go. I've gone on mind-numbingly boring rides that have been lots of fun simply because we knew the roads and just made up our own ride within the ride.
05-29-07, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffanie
I'm in. 
I like t4mv's detour idea, too.
I like t4mv's detour idea, too.
05-29-07, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by t4mv
Well, if everyone knows where OLH starts and ends, why not just make an adjustment to your ride and go up OLH instead of 84? It's not like it's going to make a huge difference in mileage, and if it's a public road then there ya go. I've gone on mind-numbingly boring rides that have been lots of fun simply because we knew the roads and just made up our own ride within the ride.
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anyone know if registration is still open for this event? it looks like a good one. after a very disappointing Strawberry Fields ride (see blog link for ride report) I'm looking for another century to ride.
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Originally Posted by ahpook
anyone know if registration is still open for this event? it looks like a good one. after a very disappointing Strawberry Fields ride (see blog link for ride report) I'm looking for another century to ride.
05-30-07, 01:17 PM
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Sean to avoid me actually pulling up a map or open my almanac, what is the closest airport I could utilize? Thanks for continuing to support my lazy habit.