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I should mention that we only saw three recumbents on the trail all day. One was a lowish racer kind, another was a LWB, perhaps an EZ something or other and the third was one of those Giant semi recumbent thingies, I believe. That was about it! I guess all the recumbents decided to stay home...

On Saturday, October 3, Jack and I met at Yorba Regional Park for what was supposed to be the SoCal Cruz-In. The weather was threatening rain, so Jack and I were the only brave souls that showed up. Actually, there were a couple others that brought the wrong bikes (uprights). They took off...

John, If I were on a steep hill, I would go down to the 30 tooth. Steep being the subjective word, I guess. For normal street stoppage, I would never be on the 30. I only use that on,say, an extended 5% or greater grade. The exception being if I can get a run at it and clear it without...

Yep, that's the same comment I hear from upright riders, too. Great report, loved your updates on BROL. Mark

The right gear is subjective, as its the easiest gear for you to take off with. I ride a 52/42/30 triple and am almost always on the 42. When I approach a stop, I shift down three or four gears and that's usually about right for me. If the stop is on an incline, I may grab one more. Decline...

I think the answer lies in nano technology. Mark

If I find myself in the wrong gear, I use my power leg and "ratchet" the crank until I have enough momentum to pick my other foot up. Of course this only works if you're using clipless pedals. I had some issues with that early on with downhills. Yes, it gets better. I think a lot of it is...

A paceline is when a group of riders take turns leading out. Each rider sits in the slipstream of the rider in front of him, with only inches seperating tires and potential disaster. The lead rider rides for either a prearranged time,or until he or she is fatigued, at which time he signals...

You know.... I had to read that twice because, it really can't be that simple.... Can it? But it must be because it sure does work, for whatever reason! Yes aesthetic and however you got the measurements of my butt..... :oops: Mark

Like Harold, I've done a lot of miles on my Silvio this summer, the longest being a century last weekend. This was my first experience with a hardshell seat and I was more than a little concerned. I had mesh seats previously, but fount the Cruzbike seat to be super comfy. It seems to conform...

Remember it's the far west end, by the ball diamonds. You can go in there for free. They'll want you to pay if you go into the park proper. See you there! Mark

Bravo! Francine would be so proud! Mark

I like it. I really like it. What if you put the seat a little lower? What if you used your mini mill/lathe to make you a "T" bracket that the seat mounts to and ties the front and rear end together? The bracket would stay with the seat; the front and rear sections would have an angle...

I rode my Silvio to work this morning. Just for something different and depending on how I feel on the way home, I may take the long way home and get some climbing in. I noticed something the last time I rode the Silvio and it became apparent again today. The seatback angle and lower riding...

That's way cool! Thans for the report on BM. They say not to powerwash bicycles because you can wash the lubrication out of wheel bearings, headsets and bottom brackets. If you tried to keep the brunt of the spray away from these areas, you're probably OK. Mark

It was calculated by time spent moving. Mark

I have to tell you, this morning was one of those mornings you live for. I knew the second I opened the garage door, this was going to be a great ride. The weather was perfect! In fact, I was so excited to get on the bike, I rode off without realizing I was without my mirror! I noticed very...

Welcome back, Peder. I thought something was "fishy" around here! :lol: :lol: I have to burn my headlight the entire way to work right now. Mark

Todays words: Adversity and adaptation Let me preface this post by saying last night there was a lot of teenage drama at my house. I was kind of late getting to bed and did not sleep all that well. The alarm went off and I gave serious consideration to calling off on riding. Then, I thought...

:shock: Note to self.... Do NOT paceline behind Daniel. :roll: :lol: :lol: Mark