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Forum: Northern California
10-13-09, 12:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 966
Posted By kb5ql

This is what Ascent gave me: ...

This is what Ascent gave me:

http://www.zaftig.net/images/bike/condor-profile.jpg
Forum: Northern California
10-11-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 966
Posted By kb5ql

We did it on the tandem. It was a life-saver for...

We did it on the tandem. It was a life-saver for those last 15 miles. Other than the headwinds and the total climbing/elevation being short 1000' in the description, it was a perfect century for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-09, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,337
Posted By kb5ql

I have a Full Rival setup 10speed with Shimano...

I have a Full Rival setup 10speed with Shimano Capreo 9speed rear with a JTEK shiftmate adapter on a Pocket Rocket.

Works great. You can get the trailer kit (just the kit) as a refurb on ebay for...
Forum: Northern California
10-08-09, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By kb5ql

I looked at the new route. I think they did a...

I looked at the new route. I think they did a better job. I only see the return leg from Pinnacles as a possible problem ~15-20 miles. Guess we'll find out when we report back Sunday!

:D
Forum: Northern California
09-22-09, 11:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,064
Posted By kb5ql

This sub-forum is the best. Where else are you...

This sub-forum is the best. Where else are you going to find out when somebody bought some new innertubes or a new multi-tool? :p
Forum: Northern California
09-10-09, 12:04 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 23,794
Posted By kb5ql

Don't forget about the Condor Classic. I think...

Don't forget about the Condor Classic. I think I'm the only one going :(
Oct 10, 2009
http://www.condorclassic.com/
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-09, 08:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,591
Posted By kb5ql

Happened with mine. They sent me a replacement. I...

Happened with mine. They sent me a replacement. I have since sold it and am on a Bike Friday. I posted about it. It's probably on page 289 of the swift folder thread ;)
Forum: Northern California
09-04-09, 11:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,162
Posted By kb5ql

I'm out. Parentals are in town this weekend and I...

I'm out. Parentals are in town this weekend and I need to keep the rides short :(

Doing a local loop bright and early.
Forum: Northern California
09-01-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,162
Posted By kb5ql

I'm thinking of doing the up and immediately down...

I'm thinking of doing the up and immediately down "gentle" ride. Probably would like to puke up the Quimby side for a change of pace.

edit: look what I found...
Forum: Northern California
08-21-09, 05:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,982
Posted By kb5ql

Yikes! At least you've got the Zertz now to help...

Yikes! At least you've got the Zertz now to help cushion everything. This wasn't on Vallecitos was it?

I'm looking into riding up that way next week and trying to find a route from the Sunol side...
Forum: Northern California
08-20-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 918
Posted By kb5ql

Is tomorrow no work day? Am I missing something???

Is tomorrow no work day? Am I missing something???
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By kb5ql

You should definitely go for out. The...

You should definitely go for out. The aerodynamics are great. The tubes are hydroformed, has great vertical compliance, and the lugs are a true piece of art.

It's comparable to a titanium bike.
...
Forum: Northern California
08-17-09, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 106,622
Posted By kb5ql

Didn't you just get these? And wasn't this the...

Didn't you just get these? And wasn't this the first "shakedown" ride on them???

:twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-09, 10:26 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,928
Posted By kb5ql

Did somebody say zoobomb? See if you can spot my...

Did somebody say zoobomb? See if you can spot my bike in the random mess of zoobomb bikes in front of Powell's. :D

http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/02.17.2008_11.55.51.jpg



I love...
Forum: Northern California
08-17-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By kb5ql

The headwinds will make up for the lack of...

The headwinds will make up for the lack of elevation gain... :D
Forum: Northern California
08-08-09, 10:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,430
Posted By kb5ql

Glad I had to take a shower today... :p

Glad I had to take a shower today...

:p
Forum: Northern California
08-06-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By kb5ql

They said the winds were highly unusual. I think...

They said the winds were highly unusual. I think we ran into some bad luck. They've made some modifications to the route that will supposedly help. I'll let you guys know if that's the case.
Forum: Northern California
08-06-09, 12:43 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 106,622
Posted By kb5ql

I'm digging the gruppo more than the frame. ...

I'm digging the gruppo more than the frame.

:thumb::p

SRAM is the best.
Forum: Northern California
08-05-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By kb5ql

Condor Classic - Anybody Doing it This Year?

Just signed up for the century. We still have yet to get a century on the tandem. I figured this should be about as easy as it gets for our first one (together).

It's fairly nice and they've made...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,494
Posted By kb5ql

Lance is the Shooter McGavin of cycling. ...

Lance is the Shooter McGavin of cycling.

LA:
"I eat pieces of sh*t like you for breakfast!"

AC:
"You eat pieces of sh*t?"
Forum: Northern California
08-03-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,741
Posted By kb5ql

woah, you guys are putting up serious mileage!!!...

woah, you guys are putting up serious mileage!!! Started slowly this year after the crash on Hamilton. I basically lost 8 weeks. Still, it's hard for me to match these totals as I only have so much...
Forum: Northern California
08-01-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,032
Posted By kb5ql

Yeah, can somebody tell me the best way to center...

Yeah, can somebody tell me the best way to center and bed these suckers. Every time I change out a flat or pack the bike, I have to re-center the dang brake and the tolerances are pretty tight. And...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-30-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,391
Posted By kb5ql

I'm running SRAM Rival 10 speed on my folder with...

I'm running SRAM Rival 10 speed on my folder with a 9-speed Capreo system with the JTEK. Works great. Only issue I would look out for is cable fraying. You probably want to change out your shifter...
Forum: Northern California
07-22-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,362
Posted By kb5ql

Wait for the TDF to end and all will return to...

Wait for the TDF to end and all will return to normal...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,391
Posted By kb5ql

Don't forget to get the Gates Drive instead of a...

Don't forget to get the Gates Drive instead of a traditional timing chain setup. Doesn't Merlinextralight have that setup now on his Co-Mo???

:p
Forum: Northern California
07-02-09, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By kb5ql

It's the equivalent of a 26T ring. I have gaps in...

It's the equivalent of a 26T ring. I have gaps in my Rival and Force cassettes. Helps with the shifting supposedly. (It's called OpenGlide)
Forum: Northern California
06-23-09, 02:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,399
Posted By kb5ql

May your bottom brackets not squeak and your...

May your bottom brackets not squeak and your dérailleur hanger stay true…
Forum: Northern California
06-15-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,239
Posted By kb5ql

Zertz has Retsyn that leaves your breath fresh as...

Zertz has Retsyn that leaves your breath fresh as well.
Forum: Northern California
06-10-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By kb5ql

Never buy French... :p

Never buy French... :p
Forum: Northern California
06-05-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 106,622
Posted By kb5ql

The Swift is a great bike. Had mine, then went to...

The Swift is a great bike. Had mine, then went to the Bike Friday for Front Derailleur action. Now the swift has a FD retrofit kit.

http://www.zaftig.net/images/swift-folder2.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-09, 01:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,077
Posted By kb5ql

So are we going to have to register our shoes as...

So are we going to have to register our shoes as deadly weapons now???
Forum: Northern California
05-25-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 317,538
Posted By kb5ql

Went up Page Mill out to pescadero down the coast...

Went up Page Mill out to pescadero down the coast to Santa cruz where I got some Ice Cream at Marianne's. Got to see Ms./Mrs. Incredible's new house. Looks good! Although the Orbea looked kinda sad...
Forum: Northern California
05-21-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,052
Posted By kb5ql

Why don't you start with Quimby for some...

Why don't you start with Quimby for some variety???
Forum: Northern California
05-20-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By kb5ql

Bikepool

So I was kinda bummed that I missed Bike to Work day last week. I decided to rectify the situation by Bikepooling. Picked up my co-worker in Menlo Park and off we went. 30 miles later we arrived in...
Forum: Northern California
05-20-09, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 576
Posted By kb5ql

I can get you to Hesperian, from there you'll...

I can get you to Hesperian, from there you'll need some good alternates:

Dumbarton to the Frontage Road
Left on Thornton --> turns into Paseo Padre
Left on Ardenwood -- turns into Union City...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,490
Posted By kb5ql

FOPA stands for "Featured Optional Pedal Assist."...

FOPA stands for "Featured Optional Pedal Assist." Ruthness needs that for her half bike as Marco typically provides 75% of the power. :p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 30,711
Posted By kb5ql

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/3529596715_d57...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/3529596715_d57bfbed45.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3529596637_b24ebd96d1.jpg?v=0
(Winning the one-person race.)
Forum: Northern California
05-13-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,521
Posted By kb5ql

Martin lives right down the street. He's the...

Martin lives right down the street. He's the semi-famous Palo-Altan you see riding up and down Bryant. I've talked to him a few times on his way to Whole Foods. I think his plan is to ride his...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 09:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,317
Posted By kb5ql

I'd say they're pretty close....

I'd say they're pretty close. Woodside/Atherton/Portola Valley is like Alpine, NJ.

I like to wear the Ridgewood kit around here to confuse the locals...

... and i wear headphones on solo...
Forum: Northern California
05-11-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,272
Posted By kb5ql

Favorite: Page Mill Least Favorite: Redwood...

Favorite: Page Mill
Least Favorite: Redwood Gulch/Moody Rd.
Forum: Northern California
05-11-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,272
Posted By kb5ql

Stop rubbing it in our faces... :mad: :D ...

Stop rubbing it in our faces... :mad:

:D

(jk)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,317
Posted By kb5ql

Don't mess with Ridgewood (or we'll throw our...

Don't mess with Ridgewood (or we'll throw our latte on you). :notamused:

:D
Forum: Northern California
05-10-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,202
Posted By kb5ql

They make them. You can order from the Bookstore...

They make them. You can order from the Bookstore (online).
Forum: Northern California
05-10-09, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,415
Posted By kb5ql

Some pics: This one's for my boy 1JackT. He...

Some pics:

This one's for my boy 1JackT. He likes my Rapha model poses.

http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/05_10_2009-10_51_08.jpg

Somewhere in Los Altos Hills I spot Bessie:
...
Forum: Northern California
05-10-09, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,658
Posted By kb5ql

Where's the linky for the registry??? Oops,...

Where's the linky for the registry??? Oops, nvrmind. I guess we have to call. Thanks.
Forum: Northern California
05-10-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,415
Posted By kb5ql

LOL. did you ask him if he has to "spin more on...

LOL. did you ask him if he has to "spin more on dem little wheels?"
Forum: Northern California
05-10-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,202
Posted By kb5ql

UC Davis... F' yeah! I heard they pulled the...

UC Davis... F' yeah!

I heard they pulled the highwheeler on Russell out for the celebratory lap.

UCD alum '95
Forum: Northern California
05-10-09, 05:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,415
Posted By kb5ql

D'oh. I got to the corner of foothill and...

D'oh. I got to the corner of foothill and atastradero at 10:05 and waited until 10:20. Shoulda kept going. Plus side I think I talked two people into some Bike Friday action. I told them to learn to...
Forum: Northern California
05-10-09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,415
Posted By kb5ql

Wait... I might be in. You might see me there at...

Wait... I might be in. You might see me there at 10AM the corner. Breakfast in bed may have paid off.
Forum: Northern California
05-09-09, 10:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,415
Posted By kb5ql

It's Mothers Day "weekend" for Big Mig. This is...

It's Mothers Day "weekend" for Big Mig. This is right in my backyard, too. :(
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