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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By pwcfan

WOW........great replies by all............... ...

WOW........great replies by all...............
I am NOT a bike mechanic.........I have been replacing the broken spokes myself........"tension" done by feel........
Probably time to take my wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By pwcfan

Braking spokes ? Road bike

Good day to all.


I seem to be braking rear spokes on me HED 700C wheels, more often than normal. The are braking at the hub, behind the cassette.


I bike commute on the streets of...
Forum: Southern California
11-15-16, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,234
Posted By pwcfan

Thank you Ooga Booga. Much appreciated !!

Thank you Ooga Booga.
Much appreciated !!
Forum: Southern California
11-15-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,234
Posted By pwcfan

SART mileage HB to Green River ?

Does anybody have the mileage for SART from Huntington Beach to Green River ?
Forum: Southern California
11-13-16, 09:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 30,224
Posted By pwcfan

San Gabriel River Trail - Safe ??

How safe is the SGRT, weekend days for a solo rider ? The full route from Seal Beach, to the Dam ?
Forum: Touring
09-09-16, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,120
Posted By pwcfan

Cycling vacation/tour companies/destinations ?

Good day to all.
Wifey and I are strongly considering a biking vaca.
Looking at bike/cruise or just biking/hotel.
Any particular tour companies you all would suggest ?
We are thinking Italy for...
Forum: Southern California
09-02-16, 01:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,231
Posted By pwcfan

Trojan Horse...........+1 on the brewery choices...

Trojan Horse...........+1 on the brewery choices in Oceanside..........I ride from Lake Forest. My son drives up from Sand Diego. We watch a ball game, enjoy food and a few beers. I hope on...
Forum: Southern California
08-24-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 89,126
Posted By pwcfan

Thanks Snidely.................I was VERY...

Thanks Snidely.................I was VERY uncomfortable last Wed riding from ARTIC to HB and back, 6pm ish.
I did see the "parts" at most large homeless encampments. Af few of the "residence" road...
Forum: Southern California
08-24-16, 08:50 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 89,126
Posted By pwcfan

Santa Ana River Trail-Less safe now ?

I have had some riders tell me that SART is becoming "physical" again........anybody with updates on the uptick in confrontations/robberies ?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-16, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,017
Posted By pwcfan

50+ Noob

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride? (52 years old)

I have a 2015 DiamondBack Century 1.

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?

Fish oil.

3....
Forum: Commuting
06-17-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 169,002
Posted By pwcfan

Not good..........San Diego Creek Trail in...

Not good..........San Diego Creek Trail in Irvine, Ca. 5:15 am, hit a small rock on the underpass, in the dark, going 23mph.......blew BOTH Michelin's.
Oh well..........time for the new Gatorskins...
Forum: Southern California
06-17-16, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Posted By pwcfan

Thank you marquhar !!

Thank you marquhar !!
Forum: Southern California
06-16-16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Posted By pwcfan

Lance wanna-bes............yep............I get...

Lance wanna-bes............yep............I get the Pelaton on SART all the time. I'm a leisure/pleasure rider/commuter. I like a good workout, but not at the expense of others, or the law.
I will...
Forum: Southern California
06-15-16, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Posted By pwcfan

Hicks Canyon & Peters Canyon trails ?

I ride from Lake Forest to Tustin Metrolink station regularly.
I ride on San Diego Creek Trail a lot from 133 to Harvard.
How is Hicks Canyon & Peters Canyon trails in Irvine ? Are they open for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-16, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,248
Posted By pwcfan

I'm finding the satellite sync slow as well. My...

I'm finding the satellite sync slow as well. My phone pics right up, but this gizmo does not.
Really the only down side I have with it so far.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-03-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,248
Posted By pwcfan

I ordered one from Amazon/$29.99 1-2 weeks for...

I ordered one from Amazon/$29.99
1-2 weeks for delivery.
I'll post a review then.
EBAY says they have sold numerous.
Amazon only has 2 reviews.
I'll play the guinea pig.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-16, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,248
Posted By pwcfan

I've been searching for reviews......not much out...

I've been searching for reviews......not much out there.
I would love to see what others have to say.
Great value on the surface.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 03:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,858
Posted By pwcfan

Climbing efficiency / Sitting or Standing ?

Noob here.......

For Climbing, is sitting or standing more efficient ?

I love in a hilly area. So far I just sit and pedal.

Thoughts ?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-04-16, 10:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,305
Posted By pwcfan

wow...........all great info !!! Thank you all...

wow...........all great info !!!
Thank you all for your input !!!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-03-16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,305
Posted By pwcfan

Mileage/Speed tracking. Wired computer VS phone apps

Good day to all.
Noob here.......
I currently have my Iphone6 mounted to my bars and use Strava.
My phone is LARGE & bulky on my bars.
I'm considering buying a bike computer to track my data. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-16, 02:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,980
Posted By pwcfan

This is the one I use as well. Tricky getting it...

This is the one I use as well. Tricky getting it to fit over my tape, but works like a champ !!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,125,319
Posted By pwcfan

Commuting to L.A. everyday, from the OC. Most of...

Commuting to L.A. everyday, from the OC. Most of it by train. 14-20 miles via my bike. Nice riding in Irvine/Lake Forest, Ca, BAD riding in L.A. grrrrrrrrrrrr
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,608
Posted By pwcfan

hmmmmmmmmmmm.................. This numbness...

hmmmmmmmmmmm..................
This numbness started with my new bike, 2 weeks ago.
My old Hybrid did not have this affect on me.
Perhaps I am bending too far forward, too much weight on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-16, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,608
Posted By pwcfan

Numb pinky finger ?

Greetings to all.
Noob here.....
I am experiencing numbness in my left pinky finger only.
Anybody else experience this ?
It is with me all day, not just on the bike.
Bars are padded, waiting on...
Forum: Southern California
04-26-16, 10:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,428
Posted By pwcfan

Thank you for the help. I live in So. OC. I...

Thank you for the help. I live in So. OC.
I have been on base a few times for paintball. Always respectful.
I'm a noob to riding. Late 50's for fitness. I would love to ride through there. I...
Forum: Southern California
04-25-16, 05:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,428
Posted By pwcfan

I'm a noob. How do you get to the base ? Exit...

I'm a noob. How do you get to the base ? Exit Las Pulgas and park, or can you ride past San Onofre on the "Old Pacific Hwy" ?
Forum: Commuting
04-11-16, 04:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,295
Posted By pwcfan

I have fallen 3 times since i added...

I have fallen 3 times since i added cleats..........trying to get used to them has been challenging.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-16, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,986
Posted By pwcfan

Tx for the tip Rube. I started out @...

Tx for the tip Rube.
I started out @ 204lbs........Now @ 183, mostly because of the bike.
I am an ex runner. Never spent much time on the bike.
I'm really enjoying it. I wanted a better bike...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-16, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,986
Posted By pwcfan

515113 Schwinn Discover. I commute via train...

515113
Schwinn Discover. I commute via train for 40 miles. I ride 10 miles to and from home to train station, and 4 miles to and from train in L.A. area. Car less commute in So. Cal.
Getting a...
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