tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71053062398367959882024-03-05T00:16:34.385-08:00ezCyclistGooding Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658433036519411542noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105306239836795988.post-8077939396520422382014-11-09T16:48:00.002-08:002014-11-09T21:56:06.424-08:00Mile High Road via Avenida Miravilla<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one many oak canopies near the start Mile High Road</td></tr>
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Well, not quite a mile, the turn-a-round point is at about 4200'. This has become the perfect 2 hour 25 mile bike ride. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beautiful pyracantha near the top</td></tr>
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It takes me about 90 minutes to climb 2000' to the halfway point, with 1000' of climbing in the last 3 miles to the top. The 30+ minute ride home is almost entirely downhill with nice vistas most of the way down.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">climbing with a view of the San Gorgonio Pass in the background</td></tr>
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This single lane road dead ends at a private ranch meaning there is little or no car traffic. It is a very quiet lane with only sounds being the wind and the quail in the grass calling on each other. <br />
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Gooding Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658433036519411542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105306239836795988.post-34061446192237251722014-06-03T11:01:00.000-07:002014-06-03T11:01:08.673-07:00Land Of False Summits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been residing in the San Gorgonio Pass area for about a month now. Living at one of the low points of the pass means that every destination is a slow uphill grind with a rather fast descent back home. This is something that I am not accustomed to having coming from a very flat Long Beach. On most of the rides here the ascents gain 2K' in less than 10 miles.... This is very different for me and I rather like the challenge.<br />
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On many of the longer grades, "false summits" are common. I realize once you have followed the same route more than a couple of times you are aware of them, but the first time through on a 7 mile ascent can be a little humbling.<br />
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Upon leaving the more settled areas the scenery is mostly bucolic and at the higher elevations the views are very expansive. Passing through orchards and ranches and the occasional rail crossing make for some interesting rides. <br />
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<br />Gooding Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658433036519411542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105306239836795988.post-11328091802750896922014-03-08T20:52:00.004-08:002014-03-08T20:54:47.685-08:00Heron's Happy 20K MilesRunning as good if not better than it did when I first put it together about eight years ago. All of the bearings are as smooth as they were when they were new, the frame has minimal "beausage" and the wheels are tight and true. <br />
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Component Add/Change Rundown:<br />
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Nitto Pearl, Technomic Deluxe, Dirt Drop and finally Tallux stem.<br />
Sugino replaced with Herse cranks<br />
rear eyelet cracked Mavic A719 rim replaced with another A719<br />
Paul Cross levers added summer of 2012<br />
Berthoud 45's replaced with 50's<br />
Brooks Champion B17, Sella Anatomica, back to same Brooks Champion<br />
5 chains, 5 pairs of tires (panaracer to schwalbe, back to panaracer)<br />
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<br />Gooding Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658433036519411542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105306239836795988.post-83660678258383029342013-09-22T19:37:00.004-07:002013-09-25T10:12:57.133-07:00A Bike Friday in New York on Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our Saturday morning adventure started with a ride on the 75th Avenue F train in Forest Hills to the Lexington Ave/53rd Street in Manhattan. After carrying our bikes down the stairs we headed for the service entrance to swipe our Metro cards and then pass through the emergency exit door to the platform. When the train arrived we rolled on board for an uncrowded ride to Lex/53rd. Getting on a crowded train might make things a more difficult, so make sure you are not traveling during peak hours.</div>
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Off the train and onto the platform we headed for a very long stair climb to street level. We rode a few blocks west on 53rd Street, turned right on 8th Avenue headed for Columbus Circle and then on to Central Park. After a short ride through the park we made an exit on W107th Street and made our way for Riverside Park and the Hudson River Greenway.<br />
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On our way to the Greenway we diverted to Amsterdam Avenue for refreshments and then proceeded along 125th Avenue to the West Harlem Piers Park Greenway entrance. A cool and partly cloudy day made for a comfortable ride along the busy Greenway which had no shortage of interesting sights and places to stop at along the way.<br />
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We departed the Greenway at Murray Street and then headed for the World Trade Center E train station on Church Street. With the WTC station at the end of the line the car was empty which gave us plenty of room for two bikes. We selected the first car and set up at the very front where there was a spacious area by driver's door.</div>
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Overall I think we had a fantastic ride and a very positive experience transporting our bicycles on the MTA. The best time to embark on such an outing would be an early morning with an early afternoon return. Starting any later on the weekend or during the work week might result in a conflict with bulky bicycles and tightly packed subway car. As an out of town visitor this trip made for a rather fun filled day and I am sure I will be back to do it again soon.</div>
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For my trip to Forest Hills, New York City I decided to bypass airport luggage check and ship my Friday by FedEx. It cost me about $100 to ship the 55 lb. case directly to my son's apartment, eliminating the need to hire a cab or to negotiate subway station stairs along with my other baggage. In the places I was passing through I wanted my hands as free as possible. It was very convenient and well worth the price, to have the case waiting for me at my destination. I am sure it would have worked out just fine wheeling the case about, I just thought I would give this way a try. <br />
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Un packing and reassembly was a snap as I had the Friday ready to roll with saddle bag and fenders in under 40 minutes.<br />
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For my test flight I decided on riding over to Forest Park which is only a mile or two from the apartment (<a href="http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1783262">http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1783262</a>). Other than crossing a couple of busy intersections it was a rather relaxing ride to and from the park. Most of the riding was on car free roadways that meandered through an old nicely forested city park.<br />
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The next trip will be to Central Park and the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway via the MTA E train.Gooding Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658433036519411542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105306239836795988.post-70495050250257531212013-09-05T13:12:00.001-07:002013-09-06T09:37:01.344-07:00Herse Cranks 1500 Miles Later<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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After a few hundred miles of having to trim the front derailleur every time I put any torque on the drive train, it was time make a change. Whenever the frame flexed,<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> the <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Shimano CX-70 front derailleur </span>required trimming to keep the chain from rubbing the sides of the cage. T</span>he cage on the CX-70 seemed a bit narrow with the inside at 12 mm for the 8 speed chain, leaving very little clearance when using anything other than the middle cog of the 8 speed cassette. Rather than changing the chain, I went to the parts bin to see if I had an older double which would have been designed for a wider chain. I found a 1982 NOS Shimano 600 Abaresque with a cage that was 14.5 mm on the inside. The curvature of the 600 cage was very close to the CX-70 so I made the swap. <br />
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I have been ogling Jan Heine's <a href="http://www.compasscycle.com/" target="_blank">(Compass Bicycles)</a> Rene Herse cranks since they made their entrance in early 2012. I thought the new Herse cranks in a double would make
a good replacement for my Sugino 46-36-26 triple. I rarely use the
very low 26 ring and the 36 often seems a bit high in some of the
steep dirt roads I often ride. The Sugino double would work as
well......but alas, the beauty of the highly polished Herse had me
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Before making my final decision to
purchase the Herse cranks, I contacted Jan and asked if the cranks
would be compatible with the 113mm JIS spindle on my Phil BB. After
Jan's affirmative response I ordered the cranks a few days later and
within a week there was a delivery on a Friday afternoon. The
package was eagerly opened to reveal a piece of beautiful bicycle
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Sugino cranks pulled, spindle and
threads cleaned and greased.... The Herse cranks placed on tapers and torqued to 25 ft lbs... A New Shimano cx-70 front
derailleur and SRAM pc850 chain installed and adjusted. The only
thing left to do is to hang the bike from the rafters to await a 6 am
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Pedaled off as usual on the usual
weekend ride with all systems go and the new additions to the drive
train running as smooth as one could wish for. Then it
happened..... About five miles into the ride I felt my left shoe
coming loose from the pedal... Loose cleat perhaps? Well needless
to say that was not the problem. I stopped immediately to check on
the problem and soon discovered that the left crank bolt had managed
to back out leaving me with a loose crank arm. Without a 15mm
socket there was no chance for me to tighten things up on the road so
I limped back to the house to re-torque both bolts. At that point I
realized I should have gone around the block a few times and re-torqued before embarking on a journey that would leave me coasting
home because I did not have the proper tools in my kit. Once things
were tightened up I headed off for a 25 mile ride and returned
without experiencing any more “loosening up” problems.
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insurance. As of now the bolts and crank arms have settled in with
the proper torque and with that I am confident I no longer need to
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The Sugino cranks and the Shimano 105
triple derailleur performed well and made for a very solid and
reliable drive train. However, the Herse cranks paired with the cx-70
derailleur not only provide very smooth shifting.. the drivetrain has
gone from quiet to almost silent. When the cranks are turning the
rings are very concentric and display a negligible amount of runout.
I do not have other cranks that spin as true as these. My first thoughts, the Herse cranks definitely have enhanced the form and function of my Heron Wayfarer.</div>
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After a few miles into our <a href="http://ridewithgps.com/trips/749393" target="_blank">See Canyon loop ride</a> we passed a couple of gentlemen a bit more senior than us
on road racing bicycles. As we slow-pokishly passed them, one of the
two sporting a polka dot jersey said, “ we'll draft you on the way
up.” At our 3-5 miles per hour we smiled and gave the obligatory
laugh and continued on our way.<br />
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See Canyon Road gently pitches upward
for the first few miles and then becomes very steep as it winds up
the canyon towards the crest. Before beginning our climb we stopped
for water and a short discussion about the gearing that may be
necessary for the climb. Having done this ride a few times before,
I thought I would prepare my fellow rider for what was to come. As we
were finishing our discussion the two we had previously passed could
be heard as they approached. The riders stopped so that one of them
could deal with a loose water bottle and at this point the polka dot
jersey rider asked if we were going to the top. When I answered yes,
he warned us that it might be too steep to attempt the ride on “those
bikes”. I told him I had been up to the top a few times before and
I was well aware of what awaited us.
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After they departed and we continued
our ride the joke for the rest of the outing in jest we refereed to
our bicycles as “those bikes.” Was there something wrong with
our bikes? Gee, I thought my mountain triple with the 12-34 cassette
would be adequate for the task... Maybe the drop bars and the
fenders threw him off. Or maybe fellow rider's bike with the upright
bars and the basket on the front rack made him think we were a bit
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About halfway up the grade, the two
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crawled up the grade at a brisk 3-4 miles per hour. Yes we had to
stop a few times and yes we walked a little. Yes we are both over
200 pounds and yes we are riding 30+ pound bicycles. The panorama at
the top looks the same to us as it did to the other two guys that
were riding “those bikes.” <span style="background-color: white;">At least I know we stopped to take a
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Quick and easy installation of this <a href="http://gccwebsites.com/bikelight/products-page/" target="_blank">cool handy dandy mount</a> for your Maglite.Gooding Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658433036519411542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105306239836795988.post-9728834203949956712012-03-10T21:20:00.000-08:002012-04-01T19:42:56.368-07:00Friday Reflections, Bike Friday that is!<br />
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ordered my Bike Friday Pocket Llama and I think now would be a good
time to reflect upon my feelings towards this bicycle. Seeking a
sturdy, high quality packable bicycle that could support a +200 lb
rider and 50-60 lbs of touring gear can only lead to one place –
Bike Friday. The ordering process by telephone was a pleasure thanks
to <span style="color: black;">Walter
Lapchynski and before I knew it my Bike Friday was on its way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nine
weeks later the bike arrived neatly packed in its Samsonite case and
within an hour or two it was assembled and ready to ride. Never
having ridden a Bike Friday, I quickly realized there are differences
in riding this bike compared to “normal” bikes. Mounting and
dismounting the bike felt a bit awkward at first but became second
nature very quickly. I also discovered to my dismay that when you
are straddling the bike not to let it go otherwise it will end up
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similar to my diamond frame touring bike.......it definitely felt
different. Not bad different, just different. The ride, like the
fit was also different. The bike feels smooth and solid even on
rough surfaces. Looking at the long stem one would think there is a
lot of flex.....the stem is rigid and there is no more flex at the
handle bars than any other bike... My impression is that the bike is
very well engineered in terms of its structural integrity as well as
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in the U.S. and on a variety of road surfaces...I am convinced you
can take this bike anywhere in the world and have a great time riding
it. The bike has been ridden on rough gravel roads in mountainous
Utah, the carriage roads of Acadia National Park, paved roads and
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being my first choice as my commuter. With racks, panniers and large
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You know, the one you have ridden for thousands of miles, the one you tell yourself your tired of but continue to ride several times a week as if it were a religious ritual. The San Gabriel River Trail is that ride for me. Time for a ride on a beautiful Sunday morning in January.<br />
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Even with all of its shortcomings in terms of cyclist worth visual and topographical experiences, the passage through Eldorado Regional Park and the terminus at Seal Beach provide sufficient reward for the effort. <br />
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After all, the large Sumutra and the cinnamon twist make it all worthwhile.<br />
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At first I thought having a pair of sunglasses with my regular prescription would do the trick....and it did. Paul put my prescription in a pair of Ray-Ban 4151s with a very dark tint to the lenses. They were great as long as the sun was out.....after a few weeks of trying to ride with my new glasses in the early morning hours I figured out that I had overlooked a much better solution. I gave my cousin a call and asked him to make up another pair as regular glasses with the Transitions coating. The new lenses with the 4151 frames are a perfect combination in terms of fit and good vision. The nicest pair of glasses I have ever had!<br />
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With trifocals it is still a challenge to focus on objects by adjusting line of sight and head position. Even with that my ability to see comfortably on the bike is at its best so far.Gooding Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658433036519411542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105306239836795988.post-55780803713545470322012-01-10T18:32:00.000-08:002012-03-09T18:52:48.420-08:00Maglite Bike Mount<div style="text-align: left;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgFT7yXgIWKVaBMQ8lj2wX-fUlhQMqfaWWf49dao_l_ZOLMhRgh8fxl6DZz7tHs3aaHpAZvziVL6iBHsgYo1-uh0in0-okZnJ96aalFwZMVrSL_hZ694pJAXAMUqZB0-5yEnrt3rxWonB/s1600/MagClamp06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgFT7yXgIWKVaBMQ8lj2wX-fUlhQMqfaWWf49dao_l_ZOLMhRgh8fxl6DZz7tHs3aaHpAZvziVL6iBHsgYo1-uh0in0-okZnJ96aalFwZMVrSL_hZ694pJAXAMUqZB0-5yEnrt3rxWonB/s200/MagClamp06.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The design was worked out with VectorWorks 8, CAD software that I have been using for the last 15 years. The CAD design allowed me to create the geometry necessary to manually program the MiniMite CNC 3 axis mill that would be used to machine the part. Two operations were required for each part, one to mill the side profile with another to mill the bore and counterbore to fit M5 or M6 socket head screws.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbZ4dJw2CK6OTmAt2hVvUiqa6G4oA4e_JI3mRxuN0BY1LXD7E_YmIRWcPbj1kwopqfrE194mgNeGlVVvbf3sBJyCQRy6f5xEVg6pFkxGu4Ag-d080_WvrSn0CEtKeubIN7Ps6PHns4Lsx/s1600/minimag_cnc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbZ4dJw2CK6OTmAt2hVvUiqa6G4oA4e_JI3mRxuN0BY1LXD7E_YmIRWcPbj1kwopqfrE194mgNeGlVVvbf3sBJyCQRy6f5xEVg6pFkxGu4Ag-d080_WvrSn0CEtKeubIN7Ps6PHns4Lsx/s200/minimag_cnc.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Each clamp requires 30 minutes of machining time with an additional 30 minutes to de-burr and polish. With the tiny milling machine using a .125" end mill with a feed rate of 10 inches per minute mass production is out of the question. "Prototypes" only at this stage. Perhaps in time and with a willing market I can find a local CNC shop to turn out a few hundred.......let me know what you think. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>jvgreenheron@gmail.com</b></span><br />
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