This is similar to number 2. Mine had a RockShox DH but the color (ball burnished) and decals were the same.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
What up?
Man, PBS is looking like a tornado victim. I have got to get this place cleaned up. Imagine a bike shop, a junkyard and a closet that just threw up. Yep that would be the correct analogy.
Music in the backround: Hieroglyphics "After Dark; Live" from Full Circle
Socks: Rock-n-Road custom
Bike in the stand: Gunnar SS
I have to get back on the bike this weekend. Rain or shine I will be riding!
Man, PBS is looking like a tornado victim. I have got to get this place cleaned up. Imagine a bike shop, a junkyard and a closet that just threw up. Yep that would be the correct analogy.
Music in the backround: Hieroglyphics "After Dark; Live" from Full Circle
Socks: Rock-n-Road custom
Bike in the stand: Gunnar SS
I have to get back on the bike this weekend. Rain or shine I will be riding!
Saturday, March 18, 2006
3-18 Review:
CROCS Cayman Sandal
Retail $29.99
First off, I know they look odd. I wanted something to wear after a long ride, chores outdoors, lazy Sunday's, etc.
My dad bought me a gift card to a local "Recreational Equipment" company. I had been looking for some slipons for awhile and noticed they offered CROCS. I received them Friday. Today, after the race, I wore them to wash my car, go to the grocery and walk around. They really are comfortable! They have more arch support than I was expecting.
The Cayman is meant to be alittle larger than your normal size. My foot seems like it is swimming in the shoe when I am sitting but, they are perfect when walking. They have a strap on the back that can be used or pushed to the front. So far so good!
I will be wearing them in more situations this week and report any and all reviews.
Longtime no hear....
Hmmm.... where to begin....
It's been really hectic around here lately plus, I haven't been around here lately. In summary form;
*Worked a Golf Expo for SockGuy last weekend (it was empty, the only good thing was I got a massage from CMC each day I worked). Cassidy's did the right thing and brought some lovely ladies....
*SG had a little get together for my birthday at PizzaPort
*Karen had a shindig at her house on Sunday.
*I stayed at the DeBoer casa (watching Elvis) while they were in Mexico.
*Two tune-ups this week.
*Appointment with Tax Guy (Ugh...Cost more than I thought it would but, I am glad they are done.)
*Worked the California Half Ironman this morning, fifth year in a row (4 tech support, 1 sag support).
Well, that's about it. I have two tuneups that I need to start tomorrow that are due this week, Two to pick up and one to deliver.
Busy, to say the least. That is a good thing... the bank account is looking bleak.
Until then...
Hmmm.... where to begin....
It's been really hectic around here lately plus, I haven't been around here lately. In summary form;
*Worked a Golf Expo for SockGuy last weekend (it was empty, the only good thing was I got a massage from CMC each day I worked). Cassidy's did the right thing and brought some lovely ladies....
*SG had a little get together for my birthday at PizzaPort
*Karen had a shindig at her house on Sunday.
*I stayed at the DeBoer casa (watching Elvis) while they were in Mexico.
*Two tune-ups this week.
*Appointment with Tax Guy (Ugh...Cost more than I thought it would but, I am glad they are done.)
*Worked the California Half Ironman this morning, fifth year in a row (4 tech support, 1 sag support).
Well, that's about it. I have two tuneups that I need to start tomorrow that are due this week, Two to pick up and one to deliver.
Busy, to say the least. That is a good thing... the bank account is looking bleak.
Until then...
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Tech Tip #1
Have a mountain bike ride planned where there are lots of cacti? If you can't find sealant filled tubes I have an easy solution.
Find a suitable tube, preferable a new one that fits your size wheel. Buy a tube of sealant and a patch kit(there are several brands out there; Slime, Tru Goo, etc.). Poke a hole in the undeside of the tube (the side that will be on the rim not the tire). Insert the nozzle of the sealant container and fill the tube with the amount as directed by the manufacturer. Thoroughly clean the out side where you poked the hole and patch.
Unortunately you cannot buy pre-Sealed 29er tubes, so for the race I made some. Not only did I not have any flats during the race, I am still using the tubes and they are working perfectly!
Happy trails!
Have a mountain bike ride planned where there are lots of cacti? If you can't find sealant filled tubes I have an easy solution.
Find a suitable tube, preferable a new one that fits your size wheel. Buy a tube of sealant and a patch kit(there are several brands out there; Slime, Tru Goo, etc.). Poke a hole in the undeside of the tube (the side that will be on the rim not the tire). Insert the nozzle of the sealant container and fill the tube with the amount as directed by the manufacturer. Thoroughly clean the out side where you poked the hole and patch.
Unortunately you cannot buy pre-Sealed 29er tubes, so for the race I made some. Not only did I not have any flats during the race, I am still using the tubes and they are working perfectly!
Happy trails!
I think next time I ride Daley Ranch I might have to use the Subaru....
The place is completely sanitized! The ride was fun don't get me wrong but, the trails have changed for the worse.
I got my Ti riser bars in on Friday and installed them when I got home. They have a little more sweep than the raceface bars but, the work awesome plus they look killer.
Bikes in the stand:
Kestrel KM40
Gunnar SS
Gunnar SS 29er
Music playing:
My Morning Jacket "Off the record"
Socks:
SockGuy Impact grays
Until we meet again....
The place is completely sanitized! The ride was fun don't get me wrong but, the trails have changed for the worse.
I got my Ti riser bars in on Friday and installed them when I got home. They have a little more sweep than the raceface bars but, the work awesome plus they look killer.
Bikes in the stand:
Kestrel KM40
Gunnar SS
Gunnar SS 29er
Music playing:
My Morning Jacket "Off the record"
Socks:
SockGuy Impact grays
Until we meet again....
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Huh, one link on Drunkcyclist and my blog gets 400 hits...
I sent Big Jonny some links to photo's of Old Pueblo and mentioned I was the big Pink camo guy. I guess he took it upon himself to show everyone else my outfit, thanks really....
My fat self is on the SockGuy gallery as well, gee thanks.
The hopper is full this week. I have a three tuneups (one finished), two bike builds, two wheel builds and a component swap. Life is good!
The Gunnar is almost complete. I would say this weekend it will be ready for some pictures. Then I will have to figure out how to deliver it (Long Beach is pretty far out of my way).
I sent Big Jonny some links to photo's of Old Pueblo and mentioned I was the big Pink camo guy. I guess he took it upon himself to show everyone else my outfit, thanks really....
My fat self is on the SockGuy gallery as well, gee thanks.
The hopper is full this week. I have a three tuneups (one finished), two bike builds, two wheel builds and a component swap. Life is good!
The Gunnar is almost complete. I would say this weekend it will be ready for some pictures. Then I will have to figure out how to deliver it (Long Beach is pretty far out of my way).
Saturday, February 25, 2006
With rides like that I wonder if I will ever ride 26" ever again....
Needless to say today's MTB ride was superb! Pretty large group (Cinnamon Star, Fat Tim, Geri and No show), relatively fast pace and I climbed everything!
My 29er seems to climb better, roll rocks better and ruts are a thing of the past.
Wow!
Needless to say today's MTB ride was superb! Pretty large group (Cinnamon Star, Fat Tim, Geri and No show), relatively fast pace and I climbed everything!
My 29er seems to climb better, roll rocks better and ruts are a thing of the past.
Wow!
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Monday, February 20, 2006
I'm back!
Well, going into the race my goal was 5 laps. After all of us did our first lap I knew 5 was a little high. Let preface the situation; Our Team Captain resigned from our team to race with "The cool guys". So another rider who lost his team volunteered to join our team, only to find out at the race that he was racing on a two man as well. I am pretty sure he only did one lap for us. Our first rider "SB"* rode a 1:50 lap(including the run), the second rider "SDS" rode a 1:20, third "GY" 1:28, "ER" brought home a 1:15 and "SW" rode a 1:26.
*SB= Sarah Breyer
SDS= Steve Bacce
GY= Me
ER= Ed Radcliffe
SW= Steve Worley
The second laps were as follows;
SDS 3:00ish (2 flats), SW 1:45, GY 1:55, SB 2:00ish, SW 1:30ish and the last lap was a blistering GY with a 1:30. Unfortunately we didn't have anyone that wanted to go out again so I waited out on the trail until noon, so my time shows 2:02.
I was flying on my first lap. I felt awesome, the bike handled great and no mechanicals. I beat last years lap by over 20 minutes! My second lap was ugly. 1:30 in the morning is not my kind of fun but, I got up and pressed on. I am just glad it was under 2:00. I really wanted the last lap. There wasn't any pressure to get back before noon, I could cruise or work it. i rode really hard in the begininng and decided to slow down and have some fun, keep it smooth. This bike rails. In the middle of my lap I caught up to Roger L. from the Sycip Team, he was racing Solo SS. We talked for a few minutes then I let him go. We kept in contact though, he was spent from all the spinning on the course (that's the only way I could have kept up with him). Towards the end of the lap, a bunch of us stopped and waited for noon. I needed some shade so I cruised a little further. As I passed the solo pits, Dejay stopped me and passed me a beer. Mmmmm good timing. He was racing on team and sharing pit with the DC crew. Fat Tire on Tap, nice. I was in full "Watermelon"* so I was easy to pick out and I got several nicknames during the race.
* Full Watermelon= SockGuy Green camo bibs, armwarmers and Pink camo jersey.
I had a blast! I am really proud of my 3 laps. That is one of the best 24hour races around, Thanks Todd S.
Congrat's go out to my Team, we didn't need Jensy-pooh after all.
The drive home was ruthless...Both my passengers fell asleep and were out cold for 85% of the trip, thanks. Jensy would wake up long enough to poke me with his finger and ask me if I was awake then he would fall back to sleep, @sshole.
Race product review:
I tried several "Energy drinks" on the trip home. Some had good flavor, good source of energy, etc.
Full Throttle: Taste- Fruity Red Bull, Energy- iffy
Amp: Taste- Mountain Dew with Guarana, Energy- superb
RockStar Double caffiene: Taste- Red bullish, Energy- better than FT
Sugarfree Red Bull: Taste- Blah, This should only be consumed with Vodka.
Starbucks Frap: Taste- Not as good as the real thing and too much fat.
So that it for now. I am going to ride the 29er urban style this afternoon.
So you on the trail,
G
Well, going into the race my goal was 5 laps. After all of us did our first lap I knew 5 was a little high. Let preface the situation; Our Team Captain resigned from our team to race with "The cool guys". So another rider who lost his team volunteered to join our team, only to find out at the race that he was racing on a two man as well. I am pretty sure he only did one lap for us. Our first rider "SB"* rode a 1:50 lap(including the run), the second rider "SDS" rode a 1:20, third "GY" 1:28, "ER" brought home a 1:15 and "SW" rode a 1:26.
*SB= Sarah Breyer
SDS= Steve Bacce
GY= Me
ER= Ed Radcliffe
SW= Steve Worley
The second laps were as follows;
SDS 3:00ish (2 flats), SW 1:45, GY 1:55, SB 2:00ish, SW 1:30ish and the last lap was a blistering GY with a 1:30. Unfortunately we didn't have anyone that wanted to go out again so I waited out on the trail until noon, so my time shows 2:02.
I was flying on my first lap. I felt awesome, the bike handled great and no mechanicals. I beat last years lap by over 20 minutes! My second lap was ugly. 1:30 in the morning is not my kind of fun but, I got up and pressed on. I am just glad it was under 2:00. I really wanted the last lap. There wasn't any pressure to get back before noon, I could cruise or work it. i rode really hard in the begininng and decided to slow down and have some fun, keep it smooth. This bike rails. In the middle of my lap I caught up to Roger L. from the Sycip Team, he was racing Solo SS. We talked for a few minutes then I let him go. We kept in contact though, he was spent from all the spinning on the course (that's the only way I could have kept up with him). Towards the end of the lap, a bunch of us stopped and waited for noon. I needed some shade so I cruised a little further. As I passed the solo pits, Dejay stopped me and passed me a beer. Mmmmm good timing. He was racing on team and sharing pit with the DC crew. Fat Tire on Tap, nice. I was in full "Watermelon"* so I was easy to pick out and I got several nicknames during the race.
* Full Watermelon= SockGuy Green camo bibs, armwarmers and Pink camo jersey.
I had a blast! I am really proud of my 3 laps. That is one of the best 24hour races around, Thanks Todd S.
Congrat's go out to my Team, we didn't need Jensy-pooh after all.
The drive home was ruthless...Both my passengers fell asleep and were out cold for 85% of the trip, thanks. Jensy would wake up long enough to poke me with his finger and ask me if I was awake then he would fall back to sleep, @sshole.
Race product review:
I tried several "Energy drinks" on the trip home. Some had good flavor, good source of energy, etc.
Full Throttle: Taste- Fruity Red Bull, Energy- iffy
Amp: Taste- Mountain Dew with Guarana, Energy- superb
RockStar Double caffiene: Taste- Red bullish, Energy- better than FT
Sugarfree Red Bull: Taste- Blah, This should only be consumed with Vodka.
Starbucks Frap: Taste- Not as good as the real thing and too much fat.
So that it for now. I am going to ride the 29er urban style this afternoon.
So you on the trail,
G
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Man blogger has been freaking out lately....
I tried seven times last night to post but, no dice.
Old Pueblo is this weekend...yay. The "F"ing german backed out of racing with "his" team. He is the captain of the team, the got to guy, the registar, the one that got us together to ride..."Hey guys let's get a team together for a fun trip, I don't really want to race hard just get a few laps..." I call Bullshit. Plus the team he is going to ride for is going for the gold. Granted they are the "Brokeback Mountain Boys" and he goes for that sort of thing, just ask him about JK. Let's see I could be a dirty slut or a Gay Cowboy hmmm that's a hard decision. fucker.
Well either way I am going for five laps. I don't know how many of those will be in the wee hours of the morning but, never the less.
bike is ready, I on the other hand am not.
CD playing: GSW "Who's driving"
Socks: PBR promo's
In the stand: Gunnar Rockhound 29er
Off to sleep, I need to get all the sleep I can since I won't be sleeping much this weekend.
I tried seven times last night to post but, no dice.
Old Pueblo is this weekend...yay. The "F"ing german backed out of racing with "his" team. He is the captain of the team, the got to guy, the registar, the one that got us together to ride..."Hey guys let's get a team together for a fun trip, I don't really want to race hard just get a few laps..." I call Bullshit. Plus the team he is going to ride for is going for the gold. Granted they are the "Brokeback Mountain Boys" and he goes for that sort of thing, just ask him about JK. Let's see I could be a dirty slut or a Gay Cowboy hmmm that's a hard decision. fucker.
Well either way I am going for five laps. I don't know how many of those will be in the wee hours of the morning but, never the less.
bike is ready, I on the other hand am not.
CD playing: GSW "Who's driving"
Socks: PBR promo's
In the stand: Gunnar Rockhound 29er
Off to sleep, I need to get all the sleep I can since I won't be sleeping much this weekend.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Went for a SS road ride this morning. Man I love that bike! Sure it's a bitch climbing but, it's a great workout. The Chicken Sympathizer, Stubby and Vanilla also rode. CS rode his Kelly 29er with cyclocross tires, while Vanilla and stubby were on their gearies.
I placed an order with UBI for my dropouts. I am really glad I found out about this issue now rather than during the race in the middle of the desert. The bike is begging to be ridden and it will be.....soon.
Next weekend will be all MTB rides. Check your mailboxes (if you are on my list) late this week for my ride schedule.
I placed an order with UBI for my dropouts. I am really glad I found out about this issue now rather than during the race in the middle of the desert. The bike is begging to be ridden and it will be.....soon.
Next weekend will be all MTB rides. Check your mailboxes (if you are on my list) late this week for my ride schedule.
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