Hello Fun Riders! The weather forcast has mellowed a smidge which is good....now forcasted temps 70s to mid 80s. If it gets back into the 90s I may call an...
That's so funny.. I just happened to start last Saturday's ride from that coffee shop. It's a nice place. We went the opposite way and climbed Honey Springs...
Hi Sam, I'm in for BIG FRIDAY. If we ride at the pace you & Maurice did last friday coming back from laguna, it should only take us an hour & a half. I talked...
Diesel Dog! I talked with Kirk yesterday about replacing your rear cogset and he said that you never use your small chain ring in front. Is this true? Ack!...
Hi Sam, I'm in for Big Friday. Do they have seared Ahi sandwiches at the Dulzura Cafe? Maurice ... From: Sam Powell <sampowell@...> Subject:...
Hay Diesel Dog. I Generally have the 11/28 9 speed Shimano compatible SRAM cassettes in stock. It's nice and light. I am waiting on new stock to arrive. You...
My point to Manuel yesterday was that he needs to try and use the entire gearset he has currently on his ride, or a new wider range setup will be of no use to...
How about an 11-28 for a 10-speed with Dura-Ace rear derailleur? Can this be done without wholesale mods? What would you have to change? Stud that I am, I have...
Jeff, I have in stock. It's the IRD OG-1070 11-28. $65.00. I would recommend a chain change, especially it yours has any sinificant miles on it. Go with...
Hi Greg, I just want to make sure that you're sure that a Dura-ace short cage rear der. will do a 28t, as Shimano only specs it to 27. Manuel wants to go this...
To get Manual more comfortable with using that little ring, maybe he needs to start with Diesel Dog Gearing^(TM) - what the big boys run in Paris-Roubaix:...
Jeff, Jeff, Jeff: There are *no* hills in San Diego County that require more than the standard 53 / 39 up front, and a 23 / 11 in the back. I have a 25 / 11 in...
... He's going to need some special chain lube, if what I read is correct. Campy is supposedly going to introduce 11 speed cassettes in its 2009 lineup in a...
So steve.. are you in the campy camp only? There is this coming out as well. http://www.velonews.com/article/76923/shimano-unveils-the-new-dura-ace-7900 From:...
... http://www.velonews.com/article/76923/shimano-unveils-the-new-dura-ace-7900 I was looking at that. Finally, hidden shift cables! But where does that leave...
Paul Johnson! Where have you been? Working down South somewhere drinking beer? I haven't heard from you since you kindly sent me this roadside photo.... Seems...
Sam et al, The elevation profile was too tempting. I will be joining y'all for this ride. I will wear a red jersey, signaling my position as the...
Am still in Baja working at the Sempra LNG near Ensenada. Riding zero, working 110%, All ride safe and hope to be worrying about my gear selection and spin...
Hello Fun Riders! Just 3 fun riders yesterday for the new Big Friday ride. And what a route it was! Perhaps the most difficult ride we have done yet. It...
GRAND TOUR 2008 -- OUR 50TH YEAR! SATURDAY, JUNE 28, MALIBU, CA LOS ANGELES WHEELMEN BIKE CLUB Start from Malibu and take it as far north as you like: 125...
Remove the arroz from the bike lanes? I thought you said the arrows! Poway's bike lane arrows have returned, right back where they were, a little longer and...