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Forum: Commuting
06-10-06, 07:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,079
Posted By BayAreaRider

topeak road morph - best pump ever!

topeak road morph - best pump ever!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-06, 12:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,109
Posted By BayAreaRider

i had a poor experience with this crank bros pump...

i had a poor experience with this crank bros pump - it would often slip and inevitably bend my valve. i have since switched to the topeak road morph and the locking valve does the trick, and i can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-06, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By BayAreaRider

Check the contacts on the reverse of the computer...

Check the contacts on the reverse of the computer and mount - it could be sweat has gotten in there and over time it's oxidized the surfaces (particularly the one contact for the speed signal). use a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-06, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By BayAreaRider

i have ridden 84 (bridge section) over the bay to...

i have ridden 84 (bridge section) over the bay to fremont in perfect sunny weather - it was uber windy then. i would think with the rain showers expected tomorrow, riding is not recommended.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-06, 09:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,585
Posted By BayAreaRider

LONDON — The three-month average of worldwide...

LONDON — The three-month average of worldwide semiconductor sales in December 2005 was $19.95 billion, below expectations and down 2.2 percent from $20.41 billion in November, according to World...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-06, 04:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,901
Posted By BayAreaRider

needs a haircut. and the camera adds 10lbs.

needs a haircut. and the camera adds 10lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 01:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,056
Posted By BayAreaRider

neg plan: opens, accepts, walk positions.

neg plan: opens, accepts, walk positions.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 10:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,517
Posted By BayAreaRider

Cell phone, ID, credit card, and at least $20....

Cell phone, ID, credit card, and at least $20. And tell a loved one the route you're taking.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-06, 10:59 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,142
Posted By BayAreaRider

we can do it!

we can do it!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-06, 10:51 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,142
Posted By BayAreaRider

i can't believe i spent 20mins reading this. ...

i can't believe i spent 20mins reading this.

solid entertainment! easily the best thread in a looong time.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-06, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,516
Posted By BayAreaRider

this is tragic - we ride this route all the time....

this is tragic - we ride this route all the time.

Our prayers go out to his family.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-06, 09:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 733
Posted By BayAreaRider

if i understand the OP, the concern could be that...

if i understand the OP, the concern could be that leaving the bike mounted in the trainer leaves the rear triangle/hub torqued down for an extended period, where the forces applied are "unnatural" -...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,772
Posted By BayAreaRider

I have exercise induced asthma. i am NOT an MD,...

I have exercise induced asthma. i am NOT an MD, but here are my thoughts/experience:

1. It does appear you have asthma attacks triggered by cold/dry air.
2. I have effectively controlled my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-05, 10:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,020
Posted By BayAreaRider

my crank bros bent no less than 3 valves. It has...

my crank bros bent no less than 3 valves. It has since been added to my son's toy portfolio. I swear by my Topeak Road Morph.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,618
Posted By BayAreaRider

sorry to hear about the spill - whereabouts on...

sorry to hear about the spill - whereabouts on Page Mill did this happen?. I climbed Page Mill to 35 yesterday morning and noticed wet/dry patches - always gets dicey on descents. descended via Old...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-05, 04:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,618
Posted By BayAreaRider

awesome. where did you start? Bear Creek?

awesome. where did you start? Bear Creek?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-05, 06:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,780
Posted By BayAreaRider

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,300
Posted By BayAreaRider

Some nice Bay Area rides above the clouds: ...

Some nice Bay Area rides above the clouds:

Montebello
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/BayAreaRider/Bike_Ride_Jan22_2005006.jpg

Page Mill...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 12:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,130
Posted By BayAreaRider

Topeak Road Morph. My crank bros mini ruined...

Topeak Road Morph.

My crank bros mini ruined no less than three tube valves. It has since been relegated to my 3yr old's toy portfolio.

Here's the TRM in action:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-05, 09:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,022
Posted By BayAreaRider

We had a team-building challenge at work where we...

We had a team-building challenge at work where we had to eat the largest nxn burger.

The winner polished off a 10x10!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,920
Posted By BayAreaRider

It's all true. Where else can you get views like...

It's all true. Where else can you get views like this just 20mins from downtown Palo Alto. (up Page Mill in Sept).

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/BayAreaRider/0903_05_pics005.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-05, 11:20 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,639
Posted By BayAreaRider

We like Lemonds! Our Buenos Aires and Zurich up...

We like Lemonds! Our Buenos Aires and Zurich up on Page Mill (Bay Area).

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/BayAreaRider/0903_05_pics005.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 11:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,066
Posted By BayAreaRider

triple triple triple You will ride...

triple triple triple

You will ride Bohlman-On Orbit-Bohlman one day
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-05, 10:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,309
Posted By BayAreaRider

wow

wow
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-05, 08:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 614
Posted By BayAreaRider

what happened to our indian summer? hope...

what happened to our indian summer?

hope things dry out before Le Tour De Menlo - 50miles with 5000' of climbs
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 09:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,189
Posted By BayAreaRider

during the early days of the TdF, riders would...

during the early days of the TdF, riders would swig de-fizzed coke/pepsi. not sure if this is a valid datapoint, but interesting nonetheless.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-05, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,030
Posted By BayAreaRider

topeak road morph rules (albeit with a weight...

topeak road morph rules (albeit with a weight penalty).

i used to have a crank bros pump - that's just awful (wrecked my valve).
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-05, 09:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,733
Posted By BayAreaRider

price?

price?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-05, 11:24 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,627
Posted By BayAreaRider

this is interesting. in general, the diffusive...

this is interesting. in general, the diffusive flux is defined by J = -D dc/dx (per Fick's law, and assuming only chemical potentials present). as such, perhaps the observation that C02 filled tubes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-05, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By BayAreaRider

Thanks all for the excellent inputs. I...

Thanks all for the excellent inputs.

I suspect we will find that there are many BKMs (best known methods) with skewer QR usage. Maybe pro wrenches have a tip or two on this.

My Bontrager QRs...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-05, 12:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By BayAreaRider

How tight do you go on the skewer's QR?

It may seem obvious, but I've always wondered when enough is enough when tightening your wheel's quick release skewer. Is it finger tight? Just a smidgen over finger tight? I don't think ParkTools...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 01:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,274
Posted By BayAreaRider

yes, it is ultracool to do a left-handed two...

yes, it is ultracool to do a left-handed two finger off-the-hood mini-wave. being understated speaks volumes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,673
Posted By BayAreaRider

Wonderful ride! Thanks for sharing.

Wonderful ride! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-05, 09:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,319
Posted By BayAreaRider

pedro's ice wax and a rag.

pedro's ice wax and a rag.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 06:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By BayAreaRider

No i don't. i ride at 6am.

No i don't. i ride at 6am.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 10:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,419
Posted By BayAreaRider

Usually the last tune off the radio will...

Usually the last tune off the radio will reverberate in my head (ad nauseum).
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-05, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 661
Posted By BayAreaRider

If it were me, I would love to have one bike of...

If it were me, I would love to have one bike of each material (some days you feel like climbing, other days flats etc.).

Check out 55/Rad's list of bikes :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-05, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By BayAreaRider

Traffic is a bear. If you want a challenge...

Traffic is a bear.

If you want a challenge (ie ultra steep climb within 4-5miles), checkout:

Los Trancos-Joaquin (19.5%)
Bohlman-On Orbit-Bohlman (20+%)


Google these for numerous maps...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 06:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,453
Posted By BayAreaRider

No coffee - otherwise I'll be stopping within the...

No coffee - otherwise I'll be stopping within the first 10mins, 20mins....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-05, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,828
Posted By BayAreaRider

topeak road morph rocks - i previously used a...

topeak road morph rocks - i previously used a crank bros minipump and destroyed three valves (bent the needle) in the process.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-05, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 460
Posted By BayAreaRider

i got a PI jersey from them a month ago - an...

i got a PI jersey from them a month ago - an amazing 50% off clearance sale.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By BayAreaRider

great site: http://www.rahul.net/kenton/fun/bike/...

great site: http://www.rahul.net/kenton/fun/bike/

rides at the bottom of the page: http://www.chainreaction.com/

nice maps: http://www.paloaltobicycles.com/rides.html

If you have time to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-05, 01:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 732
Posted By BayAreaRider

Here's my stash of peninsula routes: ...

Here's my stash of peninsula routes:

http://www.paloaltobicycles.com/rides.html

http://www.chainreaction.com/theloop.htm

http://www.westernwheelers.org/main/resources/BA_Climbs.html#H9
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-05, 09:18 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,473
Posted By BayAreaRider

OCP - The Fast and the Fabulous (apologies to V...

OCP - The Fast and the Fabulous (apologies to V Diesel et al.)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-05, 04:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,442
Posted By BayAreaRider

contacts.

contacts.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-05, 09:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,285
Posted By BayAreaRider

Because of views like this (Montebello, in...

Because of views like this (Montebello, in Norcal):

http://photos1.blogger.com/img/167/3209/1024/Bike_Ride_Jan22_2005%20006_1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-05, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 894
Posted By BayAreaRider

Topeak Road Morph rocks

Topeak Road Morph rocks
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-05, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 794
Posted By BayAreaRider

I've been using a trainer (rim-resistance model...

I've been using a trainer (rim-resistance model so no issues with tire wear) and am always cognizant of damage to the skewers - think about how much force is being placed on the metal-metal sufaces....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-05, 09:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By BayAreaRider

Because of views like this: (Montebello...

Because of views like this:

(Montebello climb in the Bay Area)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-05, 09:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,194
Posted By BayAreaRider

Topeak Road Morph works as well as my floor pump....

Topeak Road Morph works as well as my floor pump.

Avoid the crank bros pump - bent my valve needle numerous times.
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