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Search: Posts Made By: Uncle Jams Army
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Forum: Southern California
09-14-13, 12:02 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,875
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I'm in, but no guarantees I'll make it past...

I'm in, but no guarantees I'll make it past Peets. Still building strength after a March crash put me out of commission.

Awesome loop. I've done many of these climbs in combination with one...
Forum: Southern California
11-13-11, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I would have them share a jail cell with Jerry...

I would have them share a jail cell with Jerry Sandusky.
Forum: Southern California
11-13-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,772
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I guess the answer to this whole concealed weapon...

I guess the answer to this whole concealed weapon conundrum is that I'll have to mount a clamp on my bars to hold my .44 magnum to ward off all those SART punks who might feel lucky.

On point,...
Forum: Southern California
08-10-11, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Best Mechanic in Orange County

Thought I would pose this question again, as the search results I have found are stale. I am looking for a new mechanic in Orange County, as I've had bad luck with several shops with spotty service,...
Forum: Southern California
07-31-11, 11:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,353
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Jim, I did that climb on your recommendation...

Jim,

I did that climb on your recommendation and commented at the time that you totally sandbagged the description of the climb. I've ridden it about 8 times since then. It is more like 8-14%...
Forum: Southern California
07-20-11, 04:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,353
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Hidden Hills Road in Yorba Linda is the toughest...

Hidden Hills Road in Yorba Linda is the toughest sustained climb in OC, IMO. It's about 2 miles long as I remember (haven't done it since February) and the grade stays pretty consistently double...
Forum: Southern California
04-03-11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

If you can get to Jamboree, you can go up to San...

If you can get to Jamboree, you can go up to San Joaquin Hills, make a right and go all the way to Newport Coast Dr. (nice climb). Make another right on Newport Coast Drive and drop down all the way...
Forum: Southern California
04-03-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 510
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Hillbasher, I came in from Santa Ana. Got a late...

Hillbasher, I came in from Santa Ana. Got a late start. Started at Grand and Foothill at 1:27 p.m. I was the only rider foolish enough to ride in only shorts and short sleeve jersey. Ominous...
Forum: Southern California
04-02-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 510
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Hey rooftest, I'll be heading up there tomorrow,...

Hey rooftest, I'll be heading up there tomorrow, too. Taking GMR/GRR to the village and then up to the lifts.
Forum: Southern California
03-09-11, 10:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,432
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Well, I don't know anything about Sage Hill High...

Well, I don't know anything about Sage Hill High School, but, if you take the job, you'll be right in the middle of some good climbing, as the high school is located halfway up Newport Coast Drive, a...
Forum: Southern California
02-23-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,015
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Man, this is sad. My condolences to the...

Man, this is sad. My condolences to the cyclist's family and friends. First the guy who got hit on Newport Coast last year, and now this cyclist. That is my favorite area to climb hills in OC.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,372
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Mannuel, I'd ride that bike you have. I know you...

Mannuel, I'd ride that bike you have. I know you are worried about wrecking it in a crit, but it's going to be tough finding something good used in the price range you're looking at. Perhaps a CAAD...
Forum: Southern California
02-06-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,795
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I tell my friend who is hesitant to ride on the...

I tell my friend who is hesitant to ride on the street roads that I find SART 10 times more dangerous than the road, particularly on weekends. Little tots particularly freak me out the most because...
Forum: Southern California
01-28-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,578
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Well guys, thanks for all the suggestions. I've...

Well guys, thanks for all the suggestions. I've been riding these Anaheim/Yorba Linda hills twice a week this month and, I gotta say, they've really helped increase power. Loads of double digit...
Forum: Southern California
01-14-11, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,578
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I did Nohl Ranch Road, Serrano, Blue Sky...

I did Nohl Ranch Road, Serrano, Blue Sky (toolbear's recommendation), and Camino de Bryant yesterday. Camino de Bryant and Blue Sky are no joke, particularly coming after Nohl Ranch Road. Seems...
Forum: Southern California
01-13-11, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 975
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Rode on it today. It is free of any water but...

Rode on it today. It is free of any water but very sandy in a 10 foot area. My bike started slipping and sliding on my return leg heading southbound.
Forum: Southern California
01-12-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 702
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

"Bud's" Bike Shop was owned by Bill McCready (we...

"Bud's" Bike Shop was owned by Bill McCready (we called him "McGreedy") during the 80's and 90's [Bill still owns Santana tandem cycles]. I was an assistant manager of his Fountain Valley store...
Forum: Southern California
01-12-11, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,578
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Many thanks for the great info, particularly on...

Many thanks for the great info, particularly on the Yorba Linda and Villa Park climbs.
Forum: Southern California
01-11-11, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,578
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Any Good Climbing Loops In Anaheim Hills/Orange/Tustin?

Looking to put together a good loop of climbing in this part of OC (not looking to go all the way to Newport Beach; I know of good climbs there). I've done Nohl Ranch Road/Serrano/Cannon, but would...
Forum: Southern California
01-10-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,553
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I'm having trouble envisioning where this may...

I'm having trouble envisioning where this may have happened. It is pretty much straight just north of Sierra Madre on GMR, isn't it? I mean the first bend on GMR isn't "just north of Sierra Madre."...
Forum: Southern California
01-08-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 722
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Don't know him, but I saw him, too, a little...

Don't know him, but I saw him, too, a little north of Adams, around noon or so.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 10:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,740
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Dave Kirk is da man!

Dave Kirk is da man!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 10:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,520
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

The gray set that Enve makes for its carbon rims....

The gray set that Enve makes for its carbon rims. They no longer recommend Swissstop Yellow.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 17,058
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

My Crumpton Corsa-M 184624

My Crumpton Corsa-M
184624
Forum: Southern California
12-29-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I realize we're lucky weather-wise compared to...

I realize we're lucky weather-wise compared to folks in other parts of the country, but man, I'm pretty much sick of the rain already. We had a wet late October and a wet December, well above...
Forum: Southern California
12-27-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,905
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

It's not open, they still have the signs up...

It's not open, they still have the signs up today. But I went through anyway and found a good amount of sand and mud on the crossing still there. I was able to get across, but had to be careful. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,346
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Don't worry about baking them. Just wear them and...

Don't worry about baking them. Just wear them and only bake them if you have fit issues. And yes, you can ride them and then bake them, several times.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 17,081
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Floyd is more than a cheat. He's a damn liar who...

Floyd is more than a cheat. He's a damn liar who lied to us all after he was caught. The only reason why he turned on everyone is not because he was caught, it's because nobody else would give him...
Forum: Southern California
12-12-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,139
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I must have gone through Irvine Lake at about...

I must have gone through Irvine Lake at about 12:30 p.m. Didn't see anything. I must have just missed it.
Forum: Southern California
12-11-10, 01:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,762
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I am so sorry that this lady lost her life. But...

I am so sorry that this lady lost her life. But you have to have crampons and an ice axe at all times in the mountains from November to June, at least. I have slipped while ascending Baldy (and...
Forum: Southern California
12-10-10, 01:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,831
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Two solid wheelbuilders: Shon Sweet at...

Two solid wheelbuilders: Shon Sweet at ARoadBike4U and Juan at Cycle Pro. Both are in Irvine and both build a solid set of wheels. I've used them both, and I highly recommend them, without...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I went to college with Randolph (Doi Johnson). ...

I went to college with Randolph (Doi Johnson). He was a good football player and surprisingly agile, for being such a large, short man.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,346
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I have one in the raw finish. That is an awesome...

I have one in the raw finish. That is an awesome bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,725
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I bought a pair of Edge 1.45 clinchers in...

I bought a pair of Edge 1.45 clinchers in November of last year. Due to some trouble with the rear hub, I didn't get much use out of them until March of this year. After putting about 400 miles on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,083
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Just run all your bikes on one profile. All...

Just run all your bikes on one profile. All you'll need to do, if you have a cadence sensor on each bike, is restart the scan for the cadence sensor so that the Garmin unit recognizes the sensor. A...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,795
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

"The mechanic at my LBS loves working on Campy...

"The mechanic at my LBS loves working on Campy (even though they don't sell any bikes with Campy at the moment) and swears their mid to high level groupes are much more reliable than Shimano and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-10, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

The answer is yes. I've been using 7900...

The answer is yes. I've been using 7900 cassettes with my 7800 derailleurs for about a year now.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,877
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I use both standard and compact. My compact...

I use both standard and compact. My compact comes out for long or steep climbs. The 39x27 simply isn't low enough for those times, as my cadence goes down to low 60's. Although I only have a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,921
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

If you need setback the 3T Dorico works, too.

If you need setback the 3T Dorico works, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,509
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Ced, Thank you for recommending the places...

Ced,

Thank you for recommending the places in Paris and Lyon for our trip this past June. If you're coming to the U.S., I've only seen some of my own country, but that which I have seen, I'd have...
Forum: Southern California
10-30-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 840
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

A Road Bike 4 U in Irvine carries Nalini and...

A Road Bike 4 U in Irvine carries Nalini and Capo, two pretty damn good brands. But you will pay for the premium brands.
Forum: Southern California
10-29-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,603
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I'm in. I assume we're riding to the Baldy lifts?

I'm in. I assume we're riding to the Baldy lifts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,929
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Thanks all. The search is over. Found a pair.

Thanks all. The search is over. Found a pair.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,151
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

EE Brakes.

EE Brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,929
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

RobbieTunes, I am generally partial to 3ttt bars,...

RobbieTunes, I am generally partial to 3ttt bars, but mostly the Forma bars because the two Bianchi bikes I have came with the Forma's and I find that they fit my hands well. I am looking for a pair...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,929
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Where to Get 3ttt Forma Silver Handlebars

I'm trying to find a pair of silver 3ttt Forma bars in size 46 cm (44 cm center to center) for one of my vintage bikes. I currently have a pair of black Forma bars on the bike and it just doesn't...
Forum: Southern California
10-22-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,142
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I rode my usual Santiago Canyon ride yesterday...

I rode my usual Santiago Canyon ride yesterday and it started to rain right when I started (it apparently had been raining in Irvine/Lake Forest for a while, as the roads were very wet). I started...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,146
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

Not sure what the last comment means, but thank...

Not sure what the last comment means, but thank you for your input on this. I guess I must have gotten a bad cassette.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-10, 09:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,146
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

I wipe down my chain after every ride, too, and...

I wipe down my chain after every ride, too, and lube the chain after every second ride. We checked the chain to make sure it wasn't stretched and it was fine. Still riding it

As for those that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-10, 12:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,146
Posted By Uncle Jams Army

What doesn't compute? I took it to my mechanic...

What doesn't compute? I took it to my mechanic of long time who looked it over, diagnosed the problem, showed me the wear, put a used 7800 cassette I had on another set of wheels, and problem solved.
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