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Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-28-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By vandalarchitect

Thanks for the info. There are mainly 3 that I'm...

Thanks for the info. There are mainly 3 that I'm seeing and planning on checking out at some point...

G&O Family Cyclery (Riese & Muller; Larry vs Harry; Urban Arrow)
Dandelion Bikes (Riese &...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-22-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,991
Posted By vandalarchitect

I always meant to come back and post this in...

I always meant to come back and post this in here, but well ... priorities I guess. Better late than never.

Anyway, I rode from Ross Lake (Colonial Creek Campground) up to Washington Pass on May...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-22-21, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By vandalarchitect

Cargo Bike Shops in/around Seattle

I've been thinking of getting a cargo bike (Long John/Bakfiets/Box Bike) for groceries, kid hauling, and other cargo related activities. Wondering if anyone has any good recommendations for shops to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 12:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,443
Posted By vandalarchitect

I'm a little late to the party, but I'll throw...

I'm a little late to the party, but I'll throw this out there as another option ... Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID. Smaller in size than you might want, though the two universities (WSU & U of I) make it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,691
Posted By vandalarchitect

I’m maybe just crazy enough to be doing it the...

I’m maybe just crazy enough to be doing it the other way round. I have a Caad 12 I use as a commuter/rain bike. With the ‘Rona and working from home I bought a set of the widest tires I feel like I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By vandalarchitect

I don’t really have any specific route or hub...

I don’t really have any specific route or hub ideas for you, but I’d recommend reaching out to some local shops wherever you’re thinking about going. It can be hit or miss, but you can usually find...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By vandalarchitect

I have the medium. I find it can get the job done...

I have the medium. I find it can get the job done to get me home, better than other mini pumps I’ve had that were smaller. I don’t try to pump to my normal pressure, but without a gauge I don’t...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By vandalarchitect

Correct me if I’m wrong but it sounds like your...

Correct me if I’m wrong but it sounds like your looking for “hub and spoke” ride/tour ideas. Basically your hotel is the “hub,” and there are multiple riding options that are the “spokes.”
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,776
Posted By vandalarchitect

I know you can filter a segment leaderboard for...

I know you can filter a segment leaderboard for the day, but it would be cool to see something like this more supported by the site; “Temporary Segments” or something like that. Set up a segment and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,647
Posted By vandalarchitect

Thanks for clarifying.

Thanks for clarifying.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,647
Posted By vandalarchitect

I think we’re probably assuming intent rather...

I think we’re probably assuming intent rather than the more likely explanation ... they simply forget occasionally to turn off their Garmin after a ride. They probably have linked their Garmin...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,748
Posted By vandalarchitect

You’re correct. It is the previous gen, and it is...

You’re correct. It is the previous gen, and it is a naming CF. I knew what I was getting though when I purchased it. If the newer gen isn’t quite as tight of a fit, all the better.

As for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 11:17 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,647
Posted By vandalarchitect

In some states stop signs are allowed to be...

In some states stop signs are allowed to be treated like yield signs by cyclists. Way to go Idaho (and a few others including WA that passed the law just recently).
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,748
Posted By vandalarchitect

I put the Schwalbe Pro One TL on my Ksyrium Pro...

I put the Schwalbe Pro One TL on my Ksyrium Pro Carbon SL UST wheel. It was tight. If it wasn’t for fried bake’s comment above that they would fit, I might have given up. Needed a lever but managed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,840
Posted By vandalarchitect

good to know. I might be able to fit a newer 28mm...

good to know. I might be able to fit a newer 28mm tire on my 19mm int rims at that rate. The Yksion Pros were measuring about 27mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,840
Posted By vandalarchitect

Seemed good enough of a deal for me to pick up a...

Seemed good enough of a deal for me to pick up a pair in the 25mm size to replace a cut Yksion Pro UST tire. Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless, $34.34 each at Competitive Cyclist...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,748
Posted By vandalarchitect

“Without too much fuss” sounds like there was...

“Without too much fuss” sounds like there was some fuss. Care to elaborate? Backcountry/CC has these on sale for $35.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,131
Posted By vandalarchitect

lol, I thought the same ... on both accounts....

lol, I thought the same ... on both accounts. Just getting to Lake Sammamish and back home gives me around 600 feet of elevation gain. One lap around Lake Sammamish gets me up to 1250 feet. Four laps...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,748
Posted By vandalarchitect

Curious about this myself. Suffered a cut on the...

Curious about this myself. Suffered a cut on the sidewall of my Yksion Pro UST tire recently and I’m debating with myself whether it needs to be replaced. Not sure it will still work tubeless. Would...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,832
Posted By vandalarchitect

I got my first and second punctures today with my...

I got my first and second punctures today with my tubeless setup. First one was in the tread of the rear and sealed in about the time it took me to feel the sealant hit my calf, stop, and find the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,670
Posted By vandalarchitect

I’ve heard some people complain that Strava’s...

I’ve heard some people complain that Strava’s privacy settings are too complicated or difficult to navigate. I’ve never really found that to be the case, but I’ve never tried to think through all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,670
Posted By vandalarchitect

Well, you fooled me then.

Well, you fooled me then.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,670
Posted By vandalarchitect

I can get within 500 miles of you just looking at...

I can get within 500 miles of you just looking at your user name. :foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,670
Posted By vandalarchitect

Maybe in your case ... I carry multiple sticks to...

Maybe in your case ... I carry multiple sticks to beat back my many admirers anytime I’m in public. It’s worse now that I’ve dropped 10 pounds during COVID-19. Masks don’t seem to help.

More...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,670
Posted By vandalarchitect

Privacy zones aren’t really going to stop someone...

Privacy zones aren’t really going to stop someone if they wanted to stalk you. Think of them like a cheap cable lock; they might keep an opportunist at bay, but anyone who really wanted to could...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,670
Posted By vandalarchitect

...and never start or end a ride near home, or...

...and never start or end a ride near home, or get into any sort of routine or repetition when it comes to timing of your rides or routes that you ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 08:23 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 13,351
Posted By vandalarchitect

Not happy to admit it, but it’s because he’s...

Not happy to admit it, but it’s because he’s “still relevant.”
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,103
Posted By vandalarchitect

This is good info for someone new to TL. Is this...

This is good info for someone new to TL. Is this dependent on sealant too? In other words, 1/4” might be the limit for Brand X, but Brand Y would really only handle something about half that size.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,103
Posted By vandalarchitect

I think this is the crux of my lack of trust in...

I think this is the crux of my lack of trust in tubeless at the moment; I’m not sure what it’s capable of handling on it’s own. Carrying a tube gives me a second chance to make it home if something...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,103
Posted By vandalarchitect

I’m a tubeless newbie so I still carry a tube. I...

I’m a tubeless newbie so I still carry a tube. I might stop carrying one in the future once I get some more miles on my tires and I’m more confident I won’t get stranded.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-20, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By vandalarchitect

Good luck with the build. I absolutely love my...

Good luck with the build. I absolutely love my 2012 R5. I just got a new set of Ksyriums for it too. This weekend I’ll hopefully be putting the bottom bracket back together. My drive side cup had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By vandalarchitect

Played on some gravel while figuring out a new route

First, it’s been a while BF. Good to be back and still see some of the same people posting and even some of the same threads.

I’ve been taking advantage of working from home to ride more and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,037
Posted By vandalarchitect

Thanks, felt great! Already looking forward to...

Thanks, felt great! Already looking forward to the next race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,037
Posted By vandalarchitect

WSU Citizens Road Race Cat 4/5 - 1st place. My...

WSU Citizens Road Race Cat 4/5 - 1st place. My first road race and second race event, the other being a TT and Hill Climb back in March.

Course is a 23.5 mile loop with two good climbs. The first...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-13, 10:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 46,888
Posted By vandalarchitect

+1

+1
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-13, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,037
Posted By vandalarchitect

I'm half tempted to just leave this as a promise...

I'm half tempted to just leave this as a promise I'll attack and you won't be able to hold my wheel, but who am I kidding? What I meant by it was if you want to hang out with me ... I'll be OTB.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,037
Posted By vandalarchitect

Nice results. I can assure everyone there is no...

Nice results. I can assure everyone there is no exaggeration when Tavish claims snow flurries and 20-30 mph winds, and most of the gravel section is straight into the headwind.



Are you...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-13, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By vandalarchitect

What about other manufacturers ... Rival? ......

What about other manufacturers ... Rival? ... Chorus?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,194
Posted By vandalarchitect

+1 Group ride today has some gravel sections...

+1

Group ride today has some gravel sections mapped out for it ... not the same though.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-13, 01:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,194
Posted By vandalarchitect

It's that time of year again ... bump

It's that time of year again ... bump
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 638,331
Posted By vandalarchitect

http://25.media.tumblr.com/9d27520c21e144e35e10e0d...

http://25.media.tumblr.com/9d27520c21e144e35e10e0de3209c9a3/tumblr_mjf1r4gVak1qduwmio1_500.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-13, 01:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 655
Posted By vandalarchitect

The talk was to charge a $25 tax on bicycles...

The talk was to charge a $25 tax on bicycles costing more that $500. This was included in a draft transportation package that also raised taxes for gas and cars.

I'll leave this here as well,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-04-13, 01:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,573
Posted By vandalarchitect

It gets better...

It gets better (http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/03/washington-republican-riding-bicycles-causes-more-pollution-than-cars/). Make sure to read the first comment
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-04-13, 01:18 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,037
Posted By vandalarchitect

Wawawai TT and Hill Climb, Cat 5 I went for...

Wawawai TT and Hill Climb, Cat 5

I went for it and entered both events. TT was as I suspected, tailwind out and headwind back. Out was fun, back just hurt. Finished last in the cat 4/5 field...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,593
Posted By vandalarchitect

Inventory mysteriously disappeared from the team...

Inventory mysteriously disappeared from the team bus about a month ago as well. I'm sensing a conspiracy.

Joking aside, sorry you had such a bad experience.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-13, 12:38 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,037
Posted By vandalarchitect

I take this back. Double-checked google earth and...

I take this back. Double-checked google earth and it will most likely be a tailwind out and a headwind back if the forecast is correct ... still hoping for a headwind out and a tailwind back ... or...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,037
Posted By vandalarchitect

You aren't helping to convince me to enter my...

You aren't helping to convince me to enter my first race(s) this weekend. Forecast is calling for sub 50 degree temps with a few showers and 20mph winds. Races are a 20K TT in the morning and an 11K...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-23-13, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,573
Posted By vandalarchitect

Bike Tax

I came across this on the LBS's FB page. A little surprised it wasn't being discussed here, so here we go ... a draft transportation package was rolled out that included, among more taxes for gas and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,607
Posted By vandalarchitect

Looks like Vroomen.White.Design are allowing...

Looks like Vroomen.White.Design are allowing anyone to use the BBright standard (http://www.bbright.net/systemlicense.aspx) as long as you fill out some information first. Is Cervelo the only company...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-13, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By vandalarchitect

I shaved my knee in order to practice using my SE...

I shaved my knee in order to practice using my SE when I first got it ... better than cutting up your chin the first time out.
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