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Forum: Southern California
02-25-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,312
Posted By Phantasie

yes, i love it hear too - ive been to SM several...

yes, i love it hear too - ive been to SM several times for business, and one with wife for pleasure, and she loved it too. next time i want to spend a full week here, ill rent (or buy and have it...
Forum: Southern California
02-25-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,312
Posted By Phantasie

Yea, I ended up taking the trail all the way to...

Yea, I ended up taking the trail all the way to the end - around hernado beach or wherever it is - 20 miles out that way. amazingly we went out for supper last night, drove an hour through traffic,...
Forum: Southern California
02-23-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,312
Posted By Phantasie

Heres a few more pics. Dont laugh. Im from...

Heres a few more pics. Dont laugh.

Im from south of Toronto too, btw Cdn Guy - Niagara region - so I feel your pain. the last time I was out was mid dec when it was just below freezing and the...
Forum: Southern California
02-23-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,312
Posted By Phantasie

haha yea, i got a bike but its pretty rough. It...

haha yea, i got a bike but its pretty rough. It makes me appreicate my (properly fitted bike even more). 2 Hours on this one was worse than an 8 hour on my own bike.

I might try the PCH tommorow....
Forum: Southern California
02-23-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,312
Posted By Phantasie

Thanks! I actually found one - Bicycle Ambulence...

Thanks! I actually found one - Bicycle Ambulence on Pico and 7th. Limited selection, and rather rough place but turned out fine. Got a 58 Specialized Epic (that might even be carbon frame? prob early...
Forum: Southern California
02-23-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,312
Posted By Phantasie

Road Bike Bike Rental - Santa Monica

HI Guys.

Im in Santa Monica (Lowes hotel) on business ofr a couple days and would like to rent a road bike to get out for a couple hours.
The beachfront stands have nothing, as expected, and I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,633
Posted By Phantasie

Yea, that makes sense - what I figured too -...

Yea, that makes sense - what I figured too - thanks!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-12-08, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,633
Posted By Phantasie

Cannondaleman - what wheels are those on your...

Cannondaleman - what wheels are those on your bike? And are those white spokes?

Thanks
Forum: Southern California
10-12-08, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Phantasie

To the riders of California - Venice Beach to San Fran

To all of you who ride anywhere from Venice Beach to San Fran - you are very lucky!!! :)

I just got back from vacation travelling the coast California coast via PCH (convertible mustang, great...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,015
Posted By Phantasie

wow, amazing pictures!

wow, amazing pictures!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-08, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By Phantasie

Great read!

Great read!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-08, 08:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,663
Posted By Phantasie

Before I got into cycling (and thus didnt know...

Before I got into cycling (and thus didnt know what clipless pedal was) I was walking along the sidewalk when this cute girl came along on her road bike. (yes, she was on the sidewalk).

She was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,974
Posted By Phantasie

Thank KPug!

Thank KPug!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,672
Posted By Phantasie

I just placed an order an hour ago, it went...

I just placed an order an hour ago, it went through fine, and I just got a phone call from the to verify some stuff. Seems fine to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,974
Posted By Phantasie

Older (Italian?) Folding Bike - Wheels Question

Hi All.

My father in law (who is Italian) has two bikes that as he described sounds like folding bikes.
They would be ~60 years old.

He is looking for wheels for them, as the current ones are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 08:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,063
Posted By Phantasie

My long ride was yesterday (3 hours). Today is...

My long ride was yesterday (3 hours). Today is birthdays and fathers day, so im going to ride to the park where we are having get togehter - Queenston Heights in Niagara Falls. Its about an hour...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 08:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 46,858
Posted By Phantasie

My first few rides on my bike where brutal - I...

My first few rides on my bike where brutal - I was worried I wouldnt be able to take it as my ass was in constant pain - I was shifting right and left to get the meaty part on the seat more.
I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,137
Posted By Phantasie

75km, easier than normal pace, so I wasnt dead...

75km, easier than normal pace, so I wasnt dead when I got back. 3 hours. Great night, wind dropped off nicely.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By Phantasie

Well I was mostly joking, but for a second I did...

Well I was mostly joking, but for a second I did have thoughts it was a bunch of drunken kids ready to swipe me with a baseball bat, or some equally fluke event - ie just surprised me :).
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By Phantasie

Being asked questions from moving van while riding.

So I had a rather weird experience tonight.

Im booting down the road at (for me) a fairly good pace: 30-35km/h. This is on a service road with an 80km/h limit.

I notice out of the corner of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 760
Posted By Phantasie

in my limited experience, I dont think a 160psi...

in my limited experience, I dont think a 160psi tire is what youre looking for. Youre probbaly better off with a 23-25 width tire, slightly underinflated, to give you a bit more comfortable ride.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,147
Posted By Phantasie

There are some truely epic quotes in this thread...

There are some truely epic quotes in this thread - classic!

" apparently I spooked it when I appeared suddenly and the dog was just doing the instinctual thing: herding sheep "

"How long can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,742
Posted By Phantasie

haha well i like those! but then im in the...

haha well i like those! but then im in the industry :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,297
Posted By Phantasie

45 k, 2 hours, didnt push to hard as it was so...

45 k, 2 hours, didnt push to hard as it was so hot/humid here.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By Phantasie

My second serious ride on my new cross bike a...

My second serious ride on my new cross bike a couple months ago was with a group of mountain bikers from work. I kept up no problem with them (albiet I took a pretty serious spill, but otherwise was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-08, 06:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By Phantasie

It sounds like you already know this, but realize...

It sounds like you already know this, but realize that accessories can quickly, quickly, add up.
Helmet
Gloves
Shoes
2x shorts
2x jersey
Glasses
Pump/CO2 Tubes
Water bottles/cage
Energy Bars
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-08, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By Phantasie

Record temperatures today certainly affected ride

Well it hit a record high for this day in June here in Ontario - 33 degrees, 39 with the humidex (thats like 92 or 101 with the humidex).
Not surprisingly I was 5 minutes longer that normal on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-08, 07:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,687
Posted By Phantasie

I created a simple spreadsheet with columns for...

I created a simple spreadsheet with columns for Distance, Total Distance, Average Speed, Max Speed, Total Time, etc.
Printed it off on large paper, and its taped in my workshop beside where I hang...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-08, 03:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,651
Posted By Phantasie

ahah wicked.

ahah wicked.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,924
Posted By Phantasie

My top speed is 55 KM/H. This was on a large...

My top speed is 55 KM/H.
This was on a large hill, with a wind on my back.
I was limited in this case by gearing of my cross bike. I just couldnt make it go any faster.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By Phantasie

Good to know re 105's vs Ultegra, vs Dura Ace....

Good to know re 105's vs Ultegra, vs Dura Ace. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By Phantasie

Question about Hubs - differences, etc

Hi everyone.

Im considering have a pair of wheels build up at http://www.prowheelbuilder.com/ and have a couple questions about Hubs.

1) Can anyone point me to a good writeup about them? I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,184
Posted By Phantasie

Up at 8 for a 50k ride. Outbound was rough with...

Up at 8 for a 50k ride. Outbound was rough with 25k headwind. Coming back much nicer :P
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-08, 09:04 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,980
Posted By Phantasie

Niagara region now, though I grew up in...

Niagara region now, though I grew up in Woodstock. Cousins and friends live in Stratford, been there plenty of times - in part for Balzacks (sp) coffee!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,980
Posted By Phantasie

where in southern ontario rousseau? (or should I...

where in southern ontario rousseau? (or should I say frank :P )
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,745
Posted By Phantasie

great post rizz!!!

great post rizz!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-08, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,671
Posted By Phantasie

I just came back from a vigourous 30k ride....

I just came back from a vigourous 30k ride. Reading this post was more difficult.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,756
Posted By Phantasie

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6453/dscf3926uu...

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6453/dscf3926uu3.jpg
By phantasie17 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/phantasie17) at 2008-05-25
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,384
Posted By Phantasie

Hmm, these (http://bontrager.com/model/07019/en)...

Hmm, these (http://bontrager.com/model/07019/en) are the wheels, but im not sure how to find out what size the rims would expect?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,468
Posted By Phantasie

Give the saddle some time. Mine was brutlaly...

Give the saddle some time. Mine was brutlaly uncomfortable the first ride or two, thought I was screwed. But over time, and shopping around for various saddles, its not an issue now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,384
Posted By Phantasie

Wow, thats interesting news, thanks for the...

Wow, thats interesting news, thanks for the responses all.

My wheels are Bontrager Race Lite. I assume I should have no issues putting on 23 or 25s on those? Or will I?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 844
Posted By Phantasie

So what happened to the truck driver? Charged I...

So what happened to the truck driver? Charged I hope???:P
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,384
Posted By Phantasie

35 -> 23 Width tires. Primary Differences?

Hi Everyone.

My cross bike currently has 35 knobby tires on it.
Im finding I ride on the road much more than offroad, so Im considering purchasing a pair of road slicks and swap in the 35's when...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 260
Posted By Phantasie

White, White/Black 700x25 Width Tires?

Does anyone know of a (reliable) tire sized 700x25 (or 28), that comes in white or white/black?

Ie similar to OPEN Corsa EVO CX (Clincher) (http://www.chicagolandbicycle.com/vittoria_tires.htm)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,851
Posted By Phantasie

Finally got around to posting, although I've had...

Finally got around to posting, although I've had for about a month now. Ridely Cross with cross tires on atm. Very happy with this bike!

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6453/dscf3926uu3.jpg
By...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,168
Posted By Phantasie

Another 60km ride today. Great weather, though...

Another 60km ride today. Great weather, though wind picked up on the hour home, which wasnt as nice as it could have been :) Otherwise a great day riding along the niagara river!
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,633
Posted By Phantasie

Finally got around to posting my new bike -...

Finally got around to posting my new bike - Ridley cross, got a couple weeks ago. Very happy with it so far!!!!!

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6453/dscf3926uu3.jpg
By phantasie17...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,193
Posted By Phantasie

Couple hour 57 km ride today, nice weather, very...

Couple hour 57 km ride today, nice weather, very decent headwind for awhile coming across the escaprment.

http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3900ar7.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 971
Posted By Phantasie

Out of interest, how did you handle this...

Out of interest, how did you handle this situation before the police arrived with this person?
Im trying to picture how I would, and I have a feeling i'd just snap and tear the idiot apart who did...
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