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Forum: Northeast
02-06-19, 03:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By flipflops

Nantucket Summer Road Bike and kid bike rentals

Hi All,
Does anyone have experience renting road bikes on Nantucket during the summer? If so, can you recommend a good shop? Bonus points if the shop also rents kids bikes.
Thanks!!
Forum: Europe
05-13-18, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Posted By flipflops

Just reread this thread and for anyone still...

Just reread this thread and for anyone still interested in bike rides/rentals/tours in Lucca- Chrono Bikes is still the place to go. They not only rent top of the line and super-well maintained...
Forum: Southern California
03-27-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 339
Posted By flipflops

Mountain Biking Film-Women of Dirt Screening and Party-Apr. 3

I just found out a cool event highlighting SoCal's women mountainbikers.

They'll screen the movie Awesome Land: Women of Dirt and there's also an opportunity to attend a cocktail party and the...
Forum: Southern California
12-07-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,928
Posted By flipflops

The second I read this topic, I thought about the...

The second I read this topic, I thought about the legendary pictures from the link Shnuddy posted! Black is best. As a girl, I don't have to worry about anything being too clearly outlined but I...
Forum: Southern California
12-07-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By flipflops

Kinda Off Topic. . .Need a good petsitter in Santa Monica area

Do any of you have a pet sitter that you like? I'm asking for a pro because in addition to daily feeding and water bottle refill, I'd need the person to change his litter box at least twice and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-02-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By flipflops

Thanks, for the links! I thought the bike was so...

Thanks, for the links! I thought the bike was so cool!

Yeah, I realize it's not a tandem (one in front of the other) but I figured folks in this forum might have come across a bike like the one...
Forum: Southern California
12-02-09, 12:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,412
Posted By flipflops

51 miles-- from Santa Monica into PV and back. ...

51 miles-- from Santa Monica into PV and back. It was another one of those days where you just feel really lucky to be a SoCal cyclist!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-01-09, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By flipflops

Odd tandem bike in Yorktown, VA

While visiting my parents in Yorktown, VA this summer, I came across this tandem parked on a boat at Yorktown Beach. Has anyone ever come across a tandem with this side by side configuration? If...
Forum: Southern California
10-07-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 796
Posted By flipflops

Thanks for the great advice!

Thanks for the great advice!
Forum: Southern California
10-06-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 969
Posted By flipflops

Happy B-Day and BTW-- Love your helmet!!!!!

Happy B-Day and BTW-- Love your helmet!!!!!
Forum: Southern California
10-06-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 796
Posted By flipflops

ISO Cyclist friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo :)

Looking for a cyclist friendly hotel in SLO. It'll be our first time out there so we're looking for a place that's fairly central to good riding. If you've visited there and had a good experience...
Forum: Southern California
09-10-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,071
Posted By flipflops

I was surprised that the group was as small as it...

I was surprised that the group was as small as it was. I was thinking there'd be thousands. It was cool, though. I'll bet everyone got at least a glimpse of him at some point.
Forum: Northeast
09-10-09, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By flipflops

That's a shame. I'm kinda not surprised, though....

That's a shame. I'm kinda not surprised, though. You should take your biz elsewhere. Like many other posters have said, there are tons of great shops in Boston. No need to suffer.
Forum: Northeast
09-10-09, 01:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,637
Posted By flipflops

Ha! That's one thing I forgot about riding back...

Ha! That's one thing I forgot about riding back east-- minimal shoulders and a pot hole "repairs". That did force us to ride a little farther left than we usually do but despite some tough road...
Forum: Northeast
08-31-09, 12:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,637
Posted By flipflops

Had a great time riding during our visit. First...

Had a great time riding during our visit. First day we rode out from the Arlington/Lexington area out to the Nashoba Ski area and beyond. Second day we rode out from Arlington/Lexington area out...
Forum: Northeast
08-31-09, 12:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By flipflops

Just wanted to report that we did end up just...

Just wanted to report that we did end up just renting from Quad Cycles in Arlington.

I would not recommend renting from Quad Cycles and will probably rent from Bikeway Source in Belmont next time....
Forum: Northeast
08-19-09, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By flipflops

Thanks for the suggestions beat.tk ! I love...

Thanks for the suggestions beat.tk ! I love Belmont Wheelworks. I actually bought my first bike as an adult from those guys. They're the first shop I called about rentals. Shame they don't rent. If...
Forum: Northeast
08-18-09, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By flipflops

Anyone ever rent road bikes from Quad Cycles in Arlington, MA??

Did a little research and found that Quad Cycles in Arlington, MA rents road bikes. I'm thinking about renting from them during an upcoming visit to Boston. I spoke briefly with someone in the shop...
Forum: Northeast
08-08-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,637
Posted By flipflops

Thx for the great advice!

Thx for the great advice!
Forum: Southern California
08-03-09, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By flipflops

Santa Monica/West Side does have some pretty nice...

Santa Monica/West Side does have some pretty nice rides. There's Mandeville Canyon and Westridge if you want a nice quick climb, San Vicente is nice for a few laps in the morning and you can easily...
Forum: Northeast
07-28-09, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,637
Posted By flipflops

Thanks Baftap and Jim from Boston! These are...

Thanks Baftap and Jim from Boston! These are great ideas. We're going to be based near Arlington. I'll check Bikely and MapMyRide for route ideas too, I'd completely forgotten about those sites. ...
Forum: Northeast
07-28-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,637
Posted By flipflops

Your fav 40-60 mile rides around Boston Area

Will be in the Boston area visiting family and would love to do a little riding- if the weather cooperates :)
What's your favorite 40-60 mile ride around the Boston area? Although I'm partial to...
Forum: Southern California
07-19-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 576
Posted By flipflops

A big +1 to Bike Ambulance. The folks over there...

A big +1 to Bike Ambulance. The folks over there are great. They do repairs, too.
Forum: Southern California
07-18-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,357
Posted By flipflops

Hey Tamara-- I ride from Santa Monica south...

Hey Tamara-- I ride from Santa Monica south towards Palos Verdes on occasion in the mornings. PM me if you ever want to give that ride a try. It's a pretty mild way to get a beach ride in without...
Forum: Europe
06-01-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Posted By flipflops

Hey Flavio-- We rented from Cicli Bizzarri our...

Hey Flavio-- We rented from Cicli Bizzarri our first day in Lucca but we eventually came across Chrono bikes, also within the walls. It's a great shop! Next time you're in Lucca, check it out--...
Forum: Touring
05-23-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,381
Posted By flipflops

BTW-- Just back from Lucca-- skip the four places...

BTW-- Just back from Lucca-- skip the four places I mentioned and go directly to Chrono Bikes (http://www.chronobikes.com/). The owner, Paladino, is a serious roadie and will hook you up with an...
Forum: Southern California
04-06-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 877
Posted By flipflops

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. This is...

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. This is pretty close to what I ended up doing. Here's a link to a map of the ride. The ride got a little crosswindy once I turned onto Las Posas and I...
Forum: Europe
04-03-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Posted By flipflops

FYI-- look here for bike rental info -- my post...

FYI-- look here for bike rental info -- my post containing the info is closer to the bottom of the page:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=515978&highlight=lucca
Forum: Southern California
04-02-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 877
Posted By flipflops

Thanks nesdog and pepper grinder. Riding south...

Thanks nesdog and pepper grinder. Riding south to and around PV is my go to long ride and occasionally, I'll take the bike path through Manhattan beach. I haven't done the San Gabriel river trail,...
Forum: Southern California
04-02-09, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 877
Posted By flipflops

ISO 3 hour flat ride in Los Angeles area

Hi All,

Anyone know of a good flat route where I could get in three hours of flat riding in the LA area? It wouldn't have to be completely flat. . .a few rollers would be fine but no real...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 756
Posted By flipflops

When I run, I hold my Edge 305 in my hand and it...

When I run, I hold my Edge 305 in my hand and it works fine even when running through wooded areas.
Forum: Touring
03-04-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,381
Posted By flipflops

For anyone else heading to the region, I found...

For anyone else heading to the region, I found some good info on visiting Lucca in Frommer's Florence, Tuscany & Umbria guide.

The guide listed 4 places to rent bikes in Lucca:
1. A...
Forum: Europe
03-03-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Posted By flipflops

Road bike rental in Lucca, Italy

Hi All,
I'm looking to rent a couple of road bikes during a visit to the town of Lucca in mid-may. Does anyone know of a shop that will rent road bikes located in Lucca?
Forum: Touring
03-03-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,381
Posted By flipflops

Thanks for all the advice-- the raileurope.com...

Thanks for all the advice-- the raileurope.com website has been extremely helpful so far!
Forum: Touring
03-03-09, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,381
Posted By flipflops

Hi all, Thanks for the advice. I'm leaning...

Hi all,
Thanks for the advice. I'm leaning towards Lucca but I wonder how easy it is to get to by public transport since we've decided not to rent a car for this visit-- it is train accessible?
Forum: Touring
03-01-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,381
Posted By flipflops

3 days in Tuscany, need a good base hotel and a place to rent bikes :)

Hi All,

Would love your advice. My husband and I will be in Italy in mid-may and would like to ride around Tuscany a bit 3 days. Does anyone have any recommendation for a town that would be a...
Forum: Southern California
09-12-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By flipflops

Cynergy really is a great shop-- the fitters, the...

Cynergy really is a great shop-- the fitters, the mechanics, everyone there is top notch. I agree with Ron and ANK about Helen's. That place has really gone down the tubes-- I hope they can turn...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-31-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,335
Posted By flipflops

I have the Garmin Edge 305. And as an update. ...

I have the Garmin Edge 305. And as an update. This morning if I hit the on button, the welcome screen will flit on for a second, then the screen goes blank again.

Yesterday when I reconnected...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-31-08, 12:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,335
Posted By flipflops

Help-My 2 month old Garmin Edge Died. . .

So my Garmin Edge was hooked up to my laptop showing charge complete. I unhook it and the screen goes dead and I can't turn it on. Left it plugged in for a while and still nothing. Anything to be...
Forum: Southern California
08-22-08, 11:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,306
Posted By flipflops

I think the non-gangbangers that live there might...

I think the non-gangbangers that live there might object to the bomb plan
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 28,774
Posted By flipflops

Don't worry guys new to shaving your legs-- after...

Don't worry guys new to shaving your legs-- after a while, you get to be really good at it and it will only take a few mins and you won't nick. I'm a girl so I started shaving my legs back in middle...
Forum: Southern California
08-04-08, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By flipflops

Thanks for the tip about Rock n' Road, I'll have...

Thanks for the tip about Rock n' Road, I'll have to check it out next time I'm in the OC! My friend texted me and said she found the bike at Velo in Pasadena so she's super happy!
Forum: Southern California
08-03-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By flipflops

ISO 54cm 08 Black Specialized Dolce

HI guys,

A friend is looking for a 54cm 08 Black Specialized Dolce and since it's the end of the season, everyone in the Santa Monica area is sold out. I told her to try InCycle-- but do you all...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,669
Posted By flipflops

:( more bad news about bike theft in Philly. ...

:( more bad news about bike theft in Philly. Kryptonite ranked it #1 for bike theft recently-- again, if you keep it indoors you should be fine.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=423213...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,669
Posted By flipflops

Whatever you do, try not to spend too much. I...

Whatever you do, try not to spend too much. I grew up in Philly and went to school there and friends of mine constantly had bikes stolen. Mind you I grew up in West Oak Lane (NW-ish part of city)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,363
Posted By flipflops

To be honest, I couldn't feel much of a...

To be honest, I couldn't feel much of a difference between the 52WSD and the 54WSD bikes. I even tried a few 50 WSDs and they did feel smaller. I also tried a mens madone in a 52 and I felt a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 01:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,363
Posted By flipflops

Crap. The order was placed yesterday. From what...

Crap. The order was placed yesterday. From what I'm hearing the consensus is that the 54 wsd seems too big.

I'm not a bike fitter but they tried to fit me to a 52 and both the sales guy and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,363
Posted By flipflops

Hey Machka-- Are your bikes women's specific or...

Hey Machka-- Are your bikes women's specific or mens bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 12:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,363
Posted By flipflops

Is a 54cm Women's Trek too big for a 5' 4 3/4 in tall woman

I've placed an order for a 54 cm Trek Madone 5.1 WSD. I'm 5 feet 4 and 3/4 inches with a shortish torso.

Does anyone think this bike will be too big? Remember, this is a Women's Specific Design...
Forum: Southern California
05-13-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 831
Posted By flipflops

Thanks for the advice! After testing both then...

Thanks for the advice! After testing both then retesting the Ruby a second time I'm def leaning towards the Ruby.

Hey Octico! Good to hear from you! Tell Kristine I said hi :)
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