NRR: What a Bummer!



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Ride-A-Lot

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So I arrive in San Diego. The sky is crystal blue and the temperature
is 70F. Now I'm thinking the new bike should be at the hotel. I'll
check in, change, and ride anywhere. So I sit by the baggage belt and
wait, and wait, and wait. Hmm... That's funny. It's a direct flight
and I was like the third person to check in this morning. Just then
it's a total rush to the baggage office. Being the svelt little guy I
am, I run over and become fifth in a line of at least 60. It seems that
US Airways decided it did not have room for half the bags and just left
them in Philadelphia for the next flight. Real nice. All my clothes,
tools, shoes, new pedals are in that bag!

I get to the hotel and this is waiting for me in my room:

http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0026.jpg

Yes, I know it's a **** and fail. But, it's a singlespeed (don't go ape
shiat yet, Mr. Wheeler). It was used and cheap and the local guy was
kind enough to deliver it to my hotel. Pay no attention to that rigid
fork. A marathon SL is replacing it when I get home. Since this is my
first shot at SS'ing, I didn't want to break the bank. If I don't like
it, then it's not a huge loss.

I was going to ride it in my travel clothes, but I don't even have a hex
wrench to adjust the damn seat! So now I sit here typing and looking
out at this:

http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0027.jpg

http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0028.jpg

That's a bummer!

Bags are supposed to be here at 7:00 PM, so hopefully I will get some
time to play tomorrow before work.



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o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws
 
On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:01:37 -0500, Ride-A-Lot wrote:

> I was going to ride it in my travel clothes, but I don't even have a hex
> wrench to adjust the damn seat!

The hex wrench would be the least of your problems (hex wrenches are
cheap).Riding clipless pedals with street shoes could be a problem.

Still, I bet that bike shop could have adjusted your seat and hooked you
up with a cheapo set of OEM pedals for well under 20 bux. If you REALLY
wanted to ride, you'd probably be riding. ;)

--
-BB-
 
On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:01:37 -0500, Ride-A-Lot wrote:

> So I arrive in San Diego. ...It seems that
> US Airways decided it did not have room for half the bags and just left
> them in Philadelphia for the next flight. Real nice. All my clothes,
> tools, shoes, new pedals are in that bag!

@#$&*(%#$!!!

> I get to the hotel and this is waiting for me in my room:
>
> http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0026.jpg

What, the Bike Fairy visited you? How do I get on that list?

> Bags are supposed to be here at 7:00 PM, so hopefully I will get some
> time to play tomorrow before work.

Good luck with that.

gabrielle
 
BB wrote:
> On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:01:37 -0500, Ride-A-Lot wrote:
>
>
>>I was going to ride it in my travel clothes, but I don't even have a hex
>>wrench to adjust the damn seat!
>
>
> The hex wrench would be the least of your problems (hex wrenches are
> cheap).Riding clipless pedals with street shoes could be a problem.
>
> Still, I bet that bike shop could have adjusted your seat and hooked you
> up with a cheapo set of OEM pedals for well under 20 bux. If you REALLY
> wanted to ride, you'd probably be riding. ;)
>


Didn't buy it from a shop. I did find a LBS in the Gaslamp district.
So I bought a multitool, but the tube is now flat. The did tell me how
to get to mission trails from my hotel. It's a trolly ride to a three
mile road ride to the trailhead. I will attempt that tomorrow
afternoon. It all depends on what kind of a three mile road ride it is.
If it's a hill, I'm cooked on the SS.

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o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws
 
"Ride-A-Lot" <"mitchel[nospam]"@schnauzers.ws> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So I arrive in San Diego. The sky is crystal blue and the temperature is
> 70F. Now I'm thinking the new bike should be at the hotel. I'll check
> in, change, and ride anywhere. So I sit by the baggage belt and wait, and
> wait, and wait. Hmm... That's funny. It's a direct flight and I was
> like the third person to check in this morning. Just then it's a total
> rush to the baggage office. Being the svelt little guy I am, I run over
> and become fifth in a line of at least 60. It seems that US Airways
> decided it did not have room for half the bags and just left them in
> Philadelphia for the next flight. Real nice. All my clothes, tools,
> shoes, new pedals are in that bag!
>
> I get to the hotel and this is waiting for me in my room:
>
> http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0026.jpg
>
> Yes, I know it's a **** and fail. But, it's a singlespeed (don't go ape
> shiat yet, Mr. Wheeler). It was used and cheap and the local guy was kind
> enough to deliver it to my hotel. Pay no attention to that rigid fork.
> A marathon SL is replacing it when I get home. Since this is my first
> shot at SS'ing, I didn't want to break the bank. If I don't like it, then
> it's not a huge loss.
>
> I was going to ride it in my travel clothes, but I don't even have a hex
> wrench to adjust the damn seat! So now I sit here typing and looking out
> at this:
>
> http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0027.jpg
>
> http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0028.jpg
>
> That's a bummer!
>
> Bags are supposed to be here at 7:00 PM, so hopefully I will get some time
> to play tomorrow before work.
>
>
>
> --
> o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
> www.schnauzers.ws


Well, It wont be singletrack. But if you head toward the bay and hang a
right on the path. It will take you all the way to point loma. Head over
the hill into Ocean Beach. Good people watching opps. Plus you get to see
the Old RTC/NTC. Take a pedal past the old parade field. It is a nice ride
really. Just not dirt.

TJ
 
TJ wrote:
> "Ride-A-Lot" <"mitchel[nospam]"@schnauzers.ws> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>So I arrive in San Diego. The sky is crystal blue and the temperature is
>>70F. Now I'm thinking the new bike should be at the hotel. I'll check
>>in, change, and ride anywhere. So I sit by the baggage belt and wait, and
>>wait, and wait. Hmm... That's funny. It's a direct flight and I was
>>like the third person to check in this morning. Just then it's a total
>>rush to the baggage office. Being the svelt little guy I am, I run over
>>and become fifth in a line of at least 60. It seems that US Airways
>>decided it did not have room for half the bags and just left them in
>>Philadelphia for the next flight. Real nice. All my clothes, tools,
>>shoes, new pedals are in that bag!
>>
>>I get to the hotel and this is waiting for me in my room:
>>
>>http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0026.jpg
>>
>>Yes, I know it's a **** and fail. But, it's a singlespeed (don't go ape
>>shiat yet, Mr. Wheeler). It was used and cheap and the local guy was kind
>>enough to deliver it to my hotel. Pay no attention to that rigid fork.
>>A marathon SL is replacing it when I get home. Since this is my first
>>shot at SS'ing, I didn't want to break the bank. If I don't like it, then
>>it's not a huge loss.
>>
>>I was going to ride it in my travel clothes, but I don't even have a hex
>>wrench to adjust the damn seat! So now I sit here typing and looking out
>>at this:
>>
>>http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0027.jpg
>>
>>http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0028.jpg
>>
>>That's a bummer!
>>
>>Bags are supposed to be here at 7:00 PM, so hopefully I will get some time
>>to play tomorrow before work.
>>
>>
>>
>>--
>>o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
>>www.schnauzers.ws
>
>
>
> Well, It wont be singletrack. But if you head toward the bay and hang a
> right on the path. It will take you all the way to point loma. Head over
> the hill into Ocean Beach. Good people watching opps. Plus you get to see
> the Old RTC/NTC. Take a pedal past the old parade field. It is a nice ride
> really. Just not dirt.
>
> TJ
>
>


Well the great little LBS around the corner from my hotel (San Diego
Bike Tours) hooked me up with enough to get me on the road tonight.
First time on an SS and I have to say it's a little wierd. I easily
topped out the spin. Is that supposed to happen? Do I need a different
ration, or will hill climbs be way too hard. It's at 16-34 right now.


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o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws
 
Ride-A-Lot"
It all depends on what kind of a three mile road ride it
> is. If it's a hill, I'm cooked on the SS.

Geesh, don't claim defeat before you even get started. That SS will make
(or break)you. And if you really want to learn to handle a bike, forget the
front shock and ride it rigid.....and it will really make you appreciate the
FS for those moments where you really need the FS......

I hope the trail looks more user friendly than the pix of the urban uckypay.

Good riding,
Gary
 
GeeDubb wrote:


> I hope the trail looks more user friendly than the pix of the urban uckypay.
>
> Good riding,
> Gary
>

No kidding! The other view is Petco stadium. Not much going on there
in the winter.


--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws
 
Ride-A-Lot" <"mitchel[nospam] wrote:
>
> Well the great little LBS around the corner from my hotel (San Diego
> Bike Tours) hooked me up with enough to get me on the road tonight.
> First time on an SS and I have to say it's a little wierd. I easily
> topped out the spin. Is that supposed to happen? Do I need a
> different ration, or will hill climbs be way too hard. It's at 16-34
> right now.

Dude, you'll be hiking PLENTY out at Mission Trails with that ratio! There
are lots of steep (but short) climbs; most SS-ers use 2:1 or even at bit
lower (? -- like 34-18) around here. (Not me; I'm Granny City.)

How long will you be in town? I'm pretty booked all week, but if I can
shake loose and join you for something I will.

You might also check out Balboa Park (near the zoo). There are some fun
little "loopy" trails around there; with plenty of degenerates to bunny hop,
too.

Glad you're catching some nice SD weather, at least -- most of the local
trails are pretty torn up and/or messy after a LOT of rain last few weeks.
(Be sure to tip your maid ;-)

Bill "roadie" S.
 
Bill Sornson wrote:

> Ride-A-Lot" <"mitchel[nospam] wrote:
>
>>Well the great little LBS around the corner from my hotel (San Diego
>>Bike Tours) hooked me up with enough to get me on the road tonight.
>>First time on an SS and I have to say it's a little wierd. I easily
>>topped out the spin. Is that supposed to happen? Do I need a
>>different ration, or will hill climbs be way too hard. It's at 16-34
>>right now.
>
>
> Dude, you'll be hiking PLENTY out at Mission Trails with that ratio! There
> are lots of steep (but short) climbs; most SS-ers use 2:1 or even at bit
> lower (? -- like 34-18) around here. (Not me; I'm Granny City.)

Nothing like jumping right into it! Hopefully I can get there tomorrow
if I can figure out that trolly. I brought my GPS with me just in case.


>
> How long will you be in town? I'm pretty booked all week, but if I can
> shake loose and join you for something I will.

I am here until Sunday but I have to work from 7:30 to 5 except
tomorrow. I'll be back though, with more play time in June. Actually,
La Jolla.

>
> You might also check out Balboa Park (near the zoo). There are some fun
> little "loopy" trails around there; with plenty of degenerates to bunny hop,
> too.

It didn't look like there were trails there. It is pretty close to
here, though.




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o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws
 
On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:10:06 -0500, Ride-A-Lot wrote:

> Well the great little LBS around the corner from my hotel (San Diego
> Bike Tours) hooked me up with enough to get me on the road tonight.

Cool. I figured if you just looked in need of a little bike sympathy,
there'd be some LBS out there that'd fix you up. :)

--
-BB-
To reply to me, drop the attitude (from my e-mail address, at least)
 
"Ride-A-Lot" <"mitchel[nospam]"@schnauzers.ws> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So I arrive in San Diego. The sky is crystal blue and the temperature
> is 70F. Now I'm thinking the new bike should be at the hotel. I'll
> check in, change, and ride anywhere. So I sit by the baggage belt and
> wait, and wait, and wait. Hmm... That's funny. It's a direct flight
> and I was like the third person to check in this morning. Just then
> it's a total rush to the baggage office. Being the svelt little guy I
> am, I run over and become fifth in a line of at least 60. It seems that
> US Airways decided it did not have room for half the bags and just left
> them in Philadelphia for the next flight. Real nice. All my clothes,
> tools, shoes, new pedals are in that bag!
>
> I get to the hotel and this is waiting for me in my room:
>
> http://www.schnauzers.ws/public/images_upload/IMG_0026.jpg
>
> Yes, I know it's a **** and fail. But, it's a singlespeed (don't go ape
> shiat yet, Mr. Wheeler). It was used and cheap and the local guy was
> kind enough to deliver it to my hotel. Pay no attention to that rigid
> fork.

What's wrong with a rigid fork?

http://www.2fortheroad.net/bikes.html
 
"GeeDubb" wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> And if you really want to learn to handle a bike, forget the
> front shock and ride it rigid.....and it will really make you appreciate the
> FS for those moments where you really need the FS......
> Good riding,
> Gary
>
I'll second keeping the rigid fork.

Parbs
 
Buy a set of those platforms that click into clipless.
So one side is cleat and other side platform. Some LBS use them so test
rides can be taken in pain shoes (street shoes).
 
Parbs says:

>I'll second keeping the rigid fork.
>

There's achoice?

Steve "luddite"
 
[email protected] wrote:
> Buy a set of those platforms that click into clipless.
> So one side is cleat and other side platform. Some LBS use them so
> test rides can be taken in pain shoes (street shoes).

You shouldn't have to buy them. Some LBS' keep boxes of those, I've been
given them.

penny
 
"Stephen Baker" wrote in message ...
> Parbs says:
>
> >I'll second keeping the rigid fork.
> >
>
> There's achoice?
>
> Steve "luddite"

Yes, its a no brainer which most people get wrong.

Parbs
 
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