Where did you ride in Southern California today?
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I've been riding in the hills above Pasadena since the early '90s. Yesterday, I rode a section of trail that I had never been on before. https://www.strava.com/activities/7985260034
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could only muster up a little lunch/beer 23-miler in the metro sd area. hoping to mix in a few more rides in the next few weeks as this is my fave time of the year for riding.
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Knocked out my weekly Griffith climb. I just like riding here because I can get a good workout within a limited amount of time with minimal traffic. Though I still had to yell at a reckless driver by the observatory. A pedestrian was killed the other week and same with a cyclist several months ago, so I have no tolerance for idotic people in cars.
Also despite the air getting cooler, my seasonal allergies always flare up during fall. I have an easier time riding at peak summer heat than I do during the fall!
Also despite the air getting cooler, my seasonal allergies always flare up during fall. I have an easier time riding at peak summer heat than I do during the fall!
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hows the new bike handing? I'm digging those red hoods. What's the brand?
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The hoods are aftermarket silicone injected rubber and I actually like them over the stock Shimano rubber. They have a nice smooth feel to them, not overly tacky and seem sturdier than OEM. I found my red hoods on Amazon for my older 105 5800 shifters, but I've seen newer 105 R7000 and Ultegra colored hoods on AliExpress.
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jonathanf2 I really dig the red trim / accessory items on an all black frame. Nice bike! What frame is that?
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jonathanf2 I really dig the red trim / accessory items on an all black frame. Nice bike! What frame is that?
I'm starting to find there's an entirely different bike building world outside the big brand bikes. Also it seems almost monthly I'm seeing improvements on designs and new accessories. For example, I recently discovered and started using heat shrink cable tubing on all my bikes. It does such a better job for protection and reducing cable fraying. It's little things like this that get me excited! lol
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Went for a spin in my local haunt of Whittier Hills.
Swerved hard to avoid a Tarantula crossing Turnbull Cyn.
30 miles and 4.9K of climb according to Garmin but I know better.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/9832690273
Wish I had the extra $$$ to spend on bikes rather than Halloween like this homeowner in Hacienda Hgts!
Swerved hard to avoid a Tarantula crossing Turnbull Cyn.
30 miles and 4.9K of climb according to Garmin but I know better.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/9832690273
Wish I had the extra $$$ to spend on bikes rather than Halloween like this homeowner in Hacienda Hgts!
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Please do expand on this; where exactly on the cable do you apply the heat shrink tubing? On the ends, i.e., in lieu of using cable crimp ends?
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Rode 26 miles around Irvine today, including the Portola Parkway eastbound climb and the descent on Whispering Hills / Portola Springs loop, which is one of my favorite segments, even though the loop does not have a bike lane.
Watch out for the metal plate covering road work near the intersection with Dreamcatcher. I rode fast over the plate and the bump dislodged the water bottle from the seat tube cage. Thankfully I found it against the curb of a side street (Big Dipper), so it did not cause any issues for another cyclist whom I had just passed. He was kind enough to inquire if I was OK when he saw me walking my bike uphill while searching for the missing bottle.
Watch out for the metal plate covering road work near the intersection with Dreamcatcher. I rode fast over the plate and the bump dislodged the water bottle from the seat tube cage. Thankfully I found it against the curb of a side street (Big Dipper), so it did not cause any issues for another cyclist whom I had just passed. He was kind enough to inquire if I was OK when he saw me walking my bike uphill while searching for the missing bottle.
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Double dirt weekend!!
Saturday...MTB ride: Flint Canyon - Cherry Canyon - Glendale Sports Complex. I love this route. It's a really nice mix of everything. There are some tough climbing segments - particularly on the return from GSC to Cherry - but it's worth it for the singletrack. Getting to share the ride with an old friend added to the fun. He's stronger and a better bike handler, and chasing him definitely pushed my limits. Occasionally to an uncomfortable level. https://www.strava.com/activities/8003174368
Sunday...I had intended to do my typical Sunday coffee group road ride, but my motivation didn't want to get out of bed that early. I ended up getting on my MTB later in the morning, and had a great ride. The temps were perfect, and rain the night before left the dirt conditions really excellent. I kept my effort on the climb to the top of Brown Mtn Rd very moderate, and just enjoyed the day. https://www.strava.com/activities/8009137450
Saturday...MTB ride: Flint Canyon - Cherry Canyon - Glendale Sports Complex. I love this route. It's a really nice mix of everything. There are some tough climbing segments - particularly on the return from GSC to Cherry - but it's worth it for the singletrack. Getting to share the ride with an old friend added to the fun. He's stronger and a better bike handler, and chasing him definitely pushed my limits. Occasionally to an uncomfortable level. https://www.strava.com/activities/8003174368
Sunday...I had intended to do my typical Sunday coffee group road ride, but my motivation didn't want to get out of bed that early. I ended up getting on my MTB later in the morning, and had a great ride. The temps were perfect, and rain the night before left the dirt conditions really excellent. I kept my effort on the climb to the top of Brown Mtn Rd very moderate, and just enjoyed the day. https://www.strava.com/activities/8009137450
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26-miler for some lunch near mission bay and back to sdsu area. decent headwind even more so being out of shape and nice tailwind home.
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Tuesday Happy Hour - This has become my favorite quickie weeknight MTB ride, but next week will be the last time until the clocks shift back in the spring. https://www.strava.com/activities/8019962409
Chasing the fading sunlight...
Chasing the fading sunlight...
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Tuesday Happy Hour - This has become my favorite quickie weeknight MTB ride, but next week will be the last time until the clocks shift back in the spring. https://www.strava.com/activities/8019962409
Chasing the fading sunlight...
Chasing the fading sunlight...
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We ride a lot of the same dirt. One of these days we might actually cross paths.
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Gravel bikes are great because you can pretty much ride anywhere. My 2x setup can keep up with moderate paced road rides, but geared low enough to climb the trails at JPL and Cherry Canyon. Honestly if you're handy, building one is is the way to go, since you can fine tune your groupset and dial in your components. Probably the biggest expenditure would be getting a decent wheelset, besides the frame. Though I think frameset is a personal choice. Even though I like carbon for road, my buddy crashed his carbon gravel bike and destroyed his top tube. I've crashed my alloy gravel numerous times and it still looks brand new!
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Gravel bikes are great because you can pretty much ride anywhere. My 2x setup can keep up with moderate paced road rides, but geared low enough to climb the trails at JPL and Cherry Canyon. Honestly if you're handy, building one is is the way to go, since you can fine tune your groupset and dial in your components. Probably the biggest expenditure would be getting a decent wheelset, besides the frame. Though I think frameset is a personal choice. Even though I like carbon for road, my buddy crashed his carbon gravel bike and destroyed his top tube. I've crashed my alloy gravel numerous times and it still looks brand new!
I have a hard time agreeing to generalized conclusions about frame materials based on a couple of incidents. Contrary to your examples, the two MTBs I've destroyed where both aluminum, but I have a 20 year old CF MTB frame that has taken an absolute pounding. Send your bike flipping through a rock garden and the likelihood for survival is a lot less than losing traction in flat turn, regardless of frame material. All that said, I definitely tend to prefer CF.
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I am also looking but for a disc brake endurance bike. Gravel riding sounds fun but I don't have the discipline to clean my bike at the requisite frequency.
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This one is on sale; hope it fits your budget: Ibis Hakka MX Bike Frame | Jenson USA
I am also looking but for a disc brake endurance bike. Gravel riding sounds fun but I don't have the discipline to clean my bike at the requisite frequency.
I am also looking but for a disc brake endurance bike. Gravel riding sounds fun but I don't have the discipline to clean my bike at the requisite frequency.
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This one is on sale; hope it fits your budget: Ibis Hakka MX Bike Frame | Jenson USA
I am also looking but for a disc brake endurance bike. Gravel riding sounds fun but I don't have the discipline to clean my bike at the requisite frequency.
I am also looking but for a disc brake endurance bike. Gravel riding sounds fun but I don't have the discipline to clean my bike at the requisite frequency.
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Hakka MX - Ibis Cycles Inc.
It that combination a bad idea (in case I change my mind about extra bike washing)?
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Not sure, but maybe because that is an Enve Cross Disc fork?
Hakka MX - Ibis Cycles Inc.
It that combination a bad idea (in case I change my mind about extra bike washing)?
Hakka MX - Ibis Cycles Inc.
It that combination a bad idea (in case I change my mind about extra bike washing)?
Also I'm OCD about cleaning my bikes, S. California trail riding seems to be mostly hard packed dirt that gets into everything. Hosing your bike will be a necessity!