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Forum: Southern California
02-13-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,913
Posted By thomson

Cruisin' and similar rides are an incredible...

Cruisin' and similar rides are an incredible effort to do. Expenses have gone up, for permits, insurance etc. Since this is a charity ride, all help is by volunteer and takes months of advanced prep....
Forum: Southern California
01-09-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,534
Posted By thomson

How about Black Canyon in Simi...

How about Black Canyon in Simi http://goo.gl/maps/4XwMT
Forum: Southern California
08-03-10, 10:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,192
Posted By thomson

That is the one. In the map you provided,...

That is the one. In the map you provided, continue to Woolsey Canyon and take that down to Valley Circle and over to Box Canyon to return to Simi.

If you wanted to see how steep Black Canyon is...
Forum: Southern California
08-03-10, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,192
Posted By thomson

Try Black canyon from Simi and return on Box...

Try Black canyon from Simi and return on Box Canyon (Box Canyon will feel like a cool down).
Forum: Framebuilders
04-20-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 58,684
Posted By thomson

Yes Sir!!!

Yes Sir!!!
Forum: Framebuilders
04-15-10, 05:37 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 58,684
Posted By thomson

Shrugs, looks like a hack job to me. Oops,...

Shrugs, looks like a hack job to me.

Oops, just kidding Steve,,,,,as always a work of art

Do you have another shop setup in the mountains?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,557
Posted By thomson

Did you add in the label?

Did you add in the label?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-09, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By thomson

I think you would have regretted it if you...

I think you would have regretted it if you continued. Thee is always next year for the ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-09, 07:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,388
Posted By thomson

It is why any laws that gives special treatment...

It is why any laws that gives special treatment to bicycles (such as the 3-foot pass law that died in committee in California) are generally not wanted by bicycling advocacy groups in California. It...
Forum: Southern California
07-17-09, 05:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,613
Posted By thomson

As John said, my back has not been holding up all...

As John said, my back has not been holding up all that well. In particular on long climbs such as ACH. The last two times I tried (over a year ago) were not successful. I have been riding shorter...
Forum: Southern California
07-16-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,613
Posted By thomson

...when you start doing wimpy rides.... 2010...

...when you start doing wimpy rides....

2010 is my year!!! (I hope)

I really really miss ACH as well as the ACH gang. I had a great time in 2007.
Forum: Southern California
07-16-09, 09:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,613
Posted By thomson

Oh, go to Wrightwood John, Hostess Cupcakes...

Oh, go to Wrightwood John, Hostess Cupcakes await!!
Forum: Southern California
07-16-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,965
Posted By thomson

I think it would be OK early. There should not be...

I think it would be OK early. There should not be much traffic. The only bad part is the tunnel. It is tight in there.
Forum: Southern California
07-08-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By thomson

Welcome to California avduka! San Clemente is a...

Welcome to California avduka! San Clemente is a great town, you will love it.
Forum: Commuting
06-20-09, 06:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,001
Posted By thomson

1) I suggest you try different tactics and see...

1) I suggest you try different tactics and see what works for you. I once had a 19 mile (each way) commute and what I did was eat cereal at home before I left and swigged a can of Ensure when I got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,805
Posted By thomson

That bike, as well as all in your price range,...

That bike, as well as all in your price range, should handle your weight with no problem.

I am not all that well versed on Cannondale products but that does seem like a lot of money for a CAAD4.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,163
Posted By thomson

I very much agree with this sentiment!!

I very much agree with this sentiment!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,727
Posted By thomson

I tried them (a different brand) about 20 years...

I tried them (a different brand) about 20 years ago on my commuter bike. The rational being I didn't want flats while commuting and didn't mind the extra workout from the increased rolling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-09, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By thomson

At the risk of the obvious, the bushing where the...

At the risk of the obvious, the bushing where the cable threads through only has one side countersunk for the cable end, at least on the "older" 10 speed. Could it be possible you have inserted the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By thomson

Most likely the housing. Second guess is a faulty...

Most likely the housing. Second guess is a faulty derailleur. (I am assuming it shifts to progressively larger cogs just fine)

To shift to the smaller cogs, the shifter just releases tension a...
Forum: Southern California
05-16-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,097
Posted By thomson

That is what I would do, just bop along savoring...

That is what I would do, just bop along savoring all what is to enjoy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 34,534
Posted By thomson

The point I was trying to make is Cervelo did not...

The point I was trying to make is Cervelo did not realize the wheel placement was not ideal until they started to measure with riders on the bikes in actual riding situations.. In other words, doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-09, 04:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By thomson

The 2003 Giro looks like it was available in...

The 2003 Giro looks like it was available in silver and blue. The picture here is the silver one but it looks like the same model. http://www.bianchiusa.com/past/2003/site/bikes/42_Giro.html
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 09:08 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 34,534
Posted By thomson

[/QUOTE] Apparently, Cervelo now feels there...

[/QUOTE]

Apparently, Cervelo now feels there is a difference between testing with and without riders. I know this isn't the bike to which you referred, that bike most certainly is going to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-09, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By thomson

My guess is a broken pawl in the hub

My guess is a broken pawl in the hub
Forum: Southern California
04-22-09, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,303
Posted By thomson

Great job Kidd. I love Saddleback, each road...

Great job Kidd. I love Saddleback, each road there has its uniqueness.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,170
Posted By thomson

Nice bike DG I assume the stem is already...

Nice bike DG

I assume the stem is already set. You have been riding it, haven't you? If so, don't tighten the cap bolt too hard, it's only purpose now is to hold the cap on. It is only needed to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,168
Posted By thomson

Just to confuse things more, I call the top the...

Just to confuse things more, I call the top the "guide pulley" and the bottom the "tension pulley".

I have heard people call either or both jockey pulleys so I stay away from that term.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,094
Posted By thomson

I agree with what htarvr said although I do it by...

I agree with what htarvr said although I do it by sight and not sound but whatever.

The important thing here is the L and H adjustments have nothing to do with the shifting performance, only set...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,079
Posted By thomson

I agree with this. But to answer your question,...

I agree with this. But to answer your question, think of the highest headset contact point on the fork as the fulcrum and the stem as the weight upon the lever.

This maximum measurement...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By thomson

You kinda have the right idea, you need the chain...

You kinda have the right idea, you need the chain long enough so it can handle big/big but too long and the derailleur may not pick up little/little adequately. I should point out that handling...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,890
Posted By thomson

Just how it happened, I avoided the "escape"...

Just how it happened, I avoided the "escape" mechanism stuff. I have a collection of Veloce 9, Centaur 10, and Chorus 10 and they are all the same. Do you know what the difference between the escape...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,890
Posted By thomson

I like the feel of Campagnolo over Shimano. The...

I like the feel of Campagnolo over Shimano. The Shimano stuff works well enough but I have to admit I cringe every time I hear someone recommend blasting the shifter with WD40 when the shifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By thomson

I don't know the answer to your question but have...

I don't know the answer to your question but have you tried measuring it? If you don't have access to a caliper, wrap a piece of string around, mark the string where it meets the beginning of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-09, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 834
Posted By thomson

I assume you are talking about downshifting...

I assume you are talking about downshifting (going to larger cogs) as you refer to the lever, not the button.

Did the lever used to give a more positive feel and has been degrading? If so, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,335
Posted By thomson

I am curious why the crank has to be removed to...

I am curious why the crank has to be removed to replace the rings (sprockets). Admittedly, I have not had a mountain bike for nearly 20 years so maybe they have changed the cranksets.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 15,319
Posted By thomson

Glad it went well

Glad it went well
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-09, 03:36 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,769
Posted By thomson

Thanks for that clarification.

Thanks for that clarification.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-09, 03:05 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,769
Posted By thomson

Years ago there were Bottecchias produced from an...

Years ago there were Bottecchias produced from an Italian bicycle company. They were fair bikes. I had one and enjoyed it quite a bit. That company is gone. Botto's point is the name Bottecchia has...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,539
Posted By thomson

The bike is fine, looks great!! But if you...

The bike is fine, looks great!!

But if you photographed it from the drive side, we can see more of its beauty.
Forum: Southern California
04-08-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,770
Posted By thomson

Fixed George?

Fixed George?
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-06-09, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By thomson

I have no answers for you but wanted to...

I have no answers for you but wanted to congratulate you on a great internship. I hope you have a great time!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,059
Posted By thomson

Agreed as well as some of the other questions....

Agreed as well as some of the other questions. What type, make, model, etc.

Different pads are not the answer to all braking problems.
Forum: Southern California
03-29-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By thomson

I bicycle commuted down Topanga for years. The...

I bicycle commuted down Topanga for years. The northern end of Topanga is fine. I used to vary my route just for sake of change but a route I would recommend for you might be
South Topanga to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By thomson

I will try a different explanation. If you...

I will try a different explanation.

If you are trying to shift to a larger sprocket and one click doesn't quite get it there, the tension is too slack. If one click overshoots the cog, even by a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,679
Posted By thomson

I think you need a new boyfriend.

I think you need a new boyfriend.
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-26-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,667
Posted By thomson

Very resourceful of you. Looks great!!

Very resourceful of you. Looks great!!
Forum: Southern California
03-23-09, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,046
Posted By thomson

It was a single speed but my dad got me a...

It was a single speed but my dad got me a two-speed kickback hub somewhere along the line. I don't remember exactly how old but I imagine I had it before I got too far out of the neighborhood. That...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-09, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By thomson

Hey, great, glad you got it all. The first time...

Hey, great, glad you got it all. The first time is the hardest, by a long shot. The thumb shifter does take some practice.

Instead of using the coil spring mounting bolt to pull the shaft up,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By thomson

I don't think you have the carrier (the thing the...

I don't think you have the carrier (the thing the g-springs go in) and the index gear (the thing the g-springs engages) pushed down enough. The shaft doesn't protrude a lot but the rectangle part of...
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