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Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-23-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By MiPeGr

That sounds very similar to what I had plotted...

That sounds very similar to what I had plotted out for myself. Thanks for the tip.
May be moot, at least in the short term, though. Doesn't look like that trip is going to happen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-22, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,588
Posted By MiPeGr

Look up and understand the concept of...

Look up and understand the concept of "dimensional weight". It sucks.
The dimensional weight math probably says they expect that size box to weigh 50 lbs or more. They're billing you based on the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-18-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By MiPeGr

More rides than available time! I definitely know...

More rides than available time! I definitely know I can't go on big adventures 5 days in a row...I'd be wrecked.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-17-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By MiPeGr

Thanks for the info. I may have found a...

Thanks for the info. I may have found a mostly-paved way that would work as well. I'll post it to this thread when I get a chance.

Apparently ODOT and the FS are working on a paved route from...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-16-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By MiPeGr

Paved route from Sunriver to Bend?

Looking at visiting Bend some time in the late spring (May), and looking at putting some loops together. What I'm not seeing is a good paved route from Sunriver to Bend (west side, Century Drive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-21, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 750
Posted By MiPeGr

Put simply in this context, torque is a measure...

Put simply in this context, torque is a measure of how hard you have to twist the bolt to get it to move, or more properly, just barely not move. It has no simple relationship to the actual clamping...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 750
Posted By MiPeGr

That's not how torque works...

That's not how torque works...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,296
Posted By MiPeGr

It all depends on where on your feet the width...

It all depends on where on your feet the width is. The sizing guides on Bont and Lake websites don't quite account for this. Maximum width of my foot is behind the ball, which is a little unusual....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,876
Posted By MiPeGr

This particular aesthetic concern carries no...

This particular aesthetic concern carries no weight with me. As for other hassles & considerations...I'll just have to wait to see until I have them installed.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-20, 12:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,876
Posted By MiPeGr

SKS website specs the Edge AL 56 (not 55 like I...

SKS website specs the Edge AL 56 (not 55 like I said above) for 650b and 700c 38-50. What am I missing?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-10-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,876
Posted By MiPeGr

I just got a set of SKS Edge 55 fenders that I...

I just got a set of SKS Edge 55 fenders that I expect will be able to cover both my 650bx47 and 700cx32. Will be trying to fit them over the weekend & will follow up.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-14-20, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,633
Posted By MiPeGr

I don't have any pix, but I've upgraded my...

I don't have any pix, but I've upgraded my Topstone's drivetrain:

-- GRX Shifters / front der / brake calipers
-- 38/24 MTB crank, with chain rings spaced in 2.5mm <-- compatible with GRX chain...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By MiPeGr

That was my thought, exactly. I mean, if I can...

That was my thought, exactly. I mean, if I can drive my Subaru out there, and I've seen plenty of Suburban's and F250's get out there without airing down, I assumed it might work. I was just hoping...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By MiPeGr

That may very well be...but I don't have...

That may very well be...but I don't have clearance for anything larger than a 47mm.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-20, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By MiPeGr

I know the dry sand will probably be a walk. I'm...

I know the dry sand will probably be a walk. I'm more interested if its worth trying on the hard-packed damp sand.

FYI--it's WA/OR beach sand.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By MiPeGr

Is 650B x 47 wide enough on packed/damp sand?

I was visiting a state park about 2 hours away a couple of weeks ago, and I realized that by combining the roads and trails that are inside the park with a return leg along the beach, I could make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,131
Posted By MiPeGr

Glad to hear of your success. Still waiting for...

Glad to hear of your success. Still waiting for my pair of CX218's I ordered in early April. *BUT*, my size 50 Bont's are on their way & should be here some time this week.

In the mean time, I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,131
Posted By MiPeGr

Based on info from Lake's website: ...

Based on info from Lake's website:

https://lakecycling.com/pages/store-locator

There is a place in Jacksonville, OR called Cycle Analysis. Looks like also a place in Eugene and one in Bend,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,131
Posted By MiPeGr

I've finally come to peace with being the big...

I've finally come to peace with being the big (a.k.a. fat) dude. But there's no way I'm going to let myself be the big dude with f'd up feet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,131
Posted By MiPeGr

Absolutely...about 15 years ago, when I was...

Absolutely...about 15 years ago, when I was gearing up for a long-distance backpacking trip, it took me longer than it should have to stop asking "do you have X in a 14" and start asking, "what do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,131
Posted By MiPeGr

FYI--At least in the US, Lake charges for...

FYI--At least in the US, Lake charges for shipping to you, and you have to pay to ship back to them (to a US address). But they refunded not only the price of the shoe, but also the shipping they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 277
Posted By MiPeGr

1 liter insulated bike bottle

Hey all...I'm wondering if anyone knows of any 1 liter size insulated bike bottles (like a Polar bottle), or some other sort of 1L insulated bottle that will fit in a standard bike bottle cage. I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,686
Posted By MiPeGr

I guess I'm fortunate that I'm only a little...

I guess I'm fortunate that I'm only a little wide, but the combination of wide and long means I haven't bought a pair of shoes, of any type, in a brick & mortar store in probably 10 years.

I find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,686
Posted By MiPeGr

Same story here. When I measure according to...

Same story here. When I measure according to Lake's instructions, the size guide says I'm a 47 wide. That seemed small for me since I typically wear a US 14 or 15 shoe. So I ordered a 48 wide in the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-02-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,876
Posted By MiPeGr

Thanks...I've seen those posts. I didn't call it...

Thanks...I've seen those posts. I didn't call it out explicity, because the width of the speedrockers won't cover the 650Bx47's I plan on running off-road. Those could be a good choice for me if...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,876
Posted By MiPeGr

What fenders do you have on your Topstone?

So I'm thinking about adding fenders to my Topstone (AL 105), and I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out what will fit and what will not.

Ideally, I'd like to have a single set of fenders...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By MiPeGr

You need a little adapter piece that screws into...

You need a little adapter piece that screws into the bottom of the funnel for 105/Ultegra/DA and GRX levers.

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=96437
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By MiPeGr

Fenders, frame tape, or both?

I realize it's a bit of an open-ended question, but now that things are drying up around here, and the days are getting longer, I'm looking at getting my new Topstone ready for actual gravel, and not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,025
Posted By MiPeGr

Depending on your exact size, there's a good...

Depending on your exact size, there's a good chance that bike shops won't have anything in your size, anyway. Bicycle-specific and athletic type clothing can be had in larger sizes, but, sadly, it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,940
Posted By MiPeGr

Need a cable pull ratio adapter. Then it works...

Need a cable pull ratio adapter. Then it works fine.

Wolftooth Tanpan
JTEK Shiftmate (8? or 8A?)

I'm using 105 R7000 shifters (same in this regard to GRX) and a Wolftooth Tanpan with an XT...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,266
Posted By MiPeGr

My guess is if you asked officially you would be...

My guess is if you asked officially you would be told "No."

If you do go and there are crews working at either location, turn around and don't get in their way. If a county official or...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-21-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,266
Posted By MiPeGr

From Pierce County Public Works: ...

From Pierce County Public Works:
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6708/Fairfax-washout
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-19, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,268
Posted By MiPeGr

I'll certainly be spending most of my time close...

I'll certainly be spending most of my time close to home...and by that I mean with cell phone service and a reasonable length/cost Uber ride back to my car or home.

But I also plan on being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-19, 01:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 262
Posted By MiPeGr

Cheap TA 142x12 trainer wheel?

Getting a new bike soon, and of course, it has a different axle standard than what I currently have. I ordinarily ride with a mixed-surfact tire, but I like to have a smooth trainer wheel/tire combo...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-19, 12:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,268
Posted By MiPeGr

Ride OEM wheels until they break, or trade-up when new?

I'm going to be picking up a new bike soon (Topstone 105), and I understand that the general consensus is that the 28-spoke wheels probably won't hold up to a Clyde (295# / 135 kg) very well for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-19, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,638
Posted By MiPeGr

See...that's where I went wrong. I only poured a...

See...that's where I went wrong. I only poured a drink for myself when I got home...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,638
Posted By MiPeGr

Can I do all the links at the same time? Or will...

Can I do all the links at the same time? Or will this process take 9h * 114 = 1026 hours? :)

I'll look forward to my next ride ~6 weeks from now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,638
Posted By MiPeGr

I had read some things about the M475 being...

I had read some things about the M475 being poorly-sealed to the point of essentially being un-sealed, so I just wanted to make sure. Like I said, I'm not used to doing any sort of water-related...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,638
Posted By MiPeGr

General maintenance after drive home in the rain?

So I had my bike on a hitch-rack on the back of my car for a 6-hour drive home through at least a half-dozen heavy (1-3"/hour) downpours. Is there any specific maintenance/cleaning/etc. I should do?...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-05-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,436
Posted By MiPeGr

As far as I know, this is the official /...

As far as I know, this is the official / comprehensive status of the trail:

Willapa Hills Trail Annotated Map...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-19, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,939
Posted By MiPeGr

I can't speak for durability yet...I've maybe...

I can't speak for durability yet...I've maybe just got 150 miles on mine, but I'm quite satisfied with my Alivio FC-T4060. It's a 44-32-22 9-speed triple. External bearing BB.

My front derailleur...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-19, 10:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,158
Posted By MiPeGr

Got out on a popular rail-trail today, and got...

Got out on a popular rail-trail today, and got the first 30 miles in before the crowds started to build towards the more populous end. Last 10 was a fair bit of dodging inattentive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-19, 03:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By MiPeGr

Experience with "non-matched" chain rings in 11sp MTB XTR/XT/SLX?

(Not sure if this is better off in the mechanics section or MTB section, but I decided to put it here, since I read this forum more than MTB).

I'm looking at putting an 11sp MTB double on a gravel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,360
Posted By MiPeGr

Good point...I was thinking about it just in...

Good point...I was thinking about it just in terms of height. It had not occurred to me that there is an effective geometry change as the fork compresses.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,360
Posted By MiPeGr

Hack to lock out cheap front suspension?

Anybody know of a quick & easy hack to lock out a basic front suspension?

More details: My spouse has an older Trek 7200 Multitrack, and is looking for something a bit more nimble. As a larger...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,747
Posted By MiPeGr

Can 105 R7000 shift MTB front derailleur?

OK...so I'm looking at buying a gravel or endurance road bike soon, but one thing I've identified I'll have to do is put lower gearing on it to make it usable for me. I'm looking at using 105 R7000...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-19, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,374
Posted By MiPeGr

Heh...unlikely. This gearing can do 25 MPH at a...

Heh...unlikely. This gearing can do 25 MPH at a reasonable cadence, and I don't really feel like I have much need to go faster. I had a mile+ descent last weekend where I topped 28 MPH coasting, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,374
Posted By MiPeGr

Just wanted to touch base back with this thread...

Just wanted to touch base back with this thread for an update.

I ordered the FC-T4060 44/32/22 from one of the German retailers just before Shimano shut down that avenue for those of us in the US....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-23-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,440
Posted By MiPeGr

E-Roadbike Rental in PDX or Hood River?

Anybody know of a shop in Portland, Hood River, or anywhere in between that rents e-roadbikes/gravel/adventure? Found plenty of places that rent comfort/commuter/hybrid e-bikes, but nothing with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,420
Posted By MiPeGr

Being the large fella that I am, I'm switching to...

Being the large fella that I am, I'm switching to smaller front cranks plus a big-tooth cassette.

I can't find the link, but I think it's a thread somewhere on BF that gave me my plan.

In...
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