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Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-06-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,084
Posted By gageplate

thanks all. So looking at like maybe 75-100 miles...

thanks all. So looking at like maybe 75-100 miles each day. Not to worried about the terrain and yes something that is supported. As for the timing, July and or August would be good.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-31-16, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,084
Posted By gageplate

Oregon two day ride

Hi All,
Looking for any suggestions for a two day ride in oregon. Something similar to the STP. Tired of doing that ride and would like to try something new. Any thoughts? Thanks
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-25-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By gageplate

thanks all for the help. fietsbob i did not...

thanks all for the help. fietsbob i did not realize that i left the "E" out. But the positive side of that is i learned something new :)
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-23-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By gageplate

rout help

can anybody give me route directions from seward park area to West Seattle. More specifically to the Alki area. Thanks.
Forum: Western Canada
05-23-14, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,781
Posted By gageplate

Thanks All, Looking forward to doing some riding...

Thanks All, Looking forward to doing some riding up there. Any other ideas people have would be great. Thanks again for the help.
Forum: Western Canada
05-21-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,781
Posted By gageplate

Sooke

Heading to Victoria this summer for a week of riding with my family. Going to stay in Victoria and branch out from there. I have heard some good things about Sooke. Is it possible to ride from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-14, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By gageplate

Thanks rekab. chainring and cog look good. Things...

Thanks rekab. chainring and cog look good. Things look a little out of alignment so i am going to try to straighten things out a bit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By gageplate

sticky crank

Hi All, Hope to get some help here. I have been borrowing my sons single speed (freewheel) and at least once a day on my commute while i am pedaling, the cranks freeze up. Just for a quick second....
Forum: Western Canada
01-27-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,329
Posted By gageplate

Thanks luis for all the info. Heading from...

Thanks luis for all the info. Heading from washington to Victoria this august for about a week to get in some riding. Just now looking at things to do. Is there enough riding for 5-6 days without...
Forum: Western Canada
01-13-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,329
Posted By gageplate

Galloping Goose

Can anybody tell me if this trail is paved or compact gravel. any idea overall condition of the trail? Wondering if it is doable on road tires (23's) or better to ride it with a cross bike and bigger...
Forum: Western Canada
01-11-14, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,781
Posted By gageplate

Heading up this summer from washington. Looking...

Heading up this summer from washington. Looking into doing the rotary route. Most likely we will be using road bikes. Is this ride manageable on Size 23 tires or is something else recommended? Also,...
Forum: Touring
08-27-13, 06:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,962
Posted By gageplate

Thank you everybody for ALL of the help and great...

Thank you everybody for ALL of the help and great suggestions. I am thinking of maybe trying to rent a van in one of the towns then driving back up to Astoria where our truck would be. There is three...
Forum: Touring
08-25-13, 06:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,962
Posted By gageplate

Thank you. Yep got the Reedsport suggestion. Just...

Thank you. Yep got the Reedsport suggestion. Just was hoping that maybe somebody had some info that could get me down the coast further. Little leary of doing the reedsport route do to the mileage...
Forum: Touring
08-25-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,962
Posted By gageplate

So I have been on Amtraks website and am trying...

So I have been on Amtraks website and am trying to fine the furthest point down the oregon coast where we can take a train back to portland or somewhere in that area. Not to familiar with the areas...
Forum: Touring
08-23-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,962
Posted By gageplate

Thanks all. Spinnaker I am just now starting to...

Thanks all. Spinnaker I am just now starting to research things (all new to me). Would you mind if I PM you on things. Thanks
Forum: Touring
08-23-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,962
Posted By gageplate

Thanks all for the info. Doug64 i will check i...

Thanks all for the info. Doug64 i will check i the books you mentioned. Bcarfree thanks for the transportation info. Haven't thought about that. I will start my research on everything. One more...
Forum: Touring
08-22-13, 07:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,962
Posted By gageplate

oregon coast/washington

Hi all,
Thinking of touring the oregon coast starting from washington (where i live) and traveling down the coast to ?. This is all new to me so i am just starting to research things. I have done...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-25-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By gageplate

route help

Hi All, My son is starting a summer job this week and he would like to use both public transit(Link light rail) and his bike. He is working in Tukwila (1127 Andover Park West). Did google maps and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-13, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By gageplate

Right. I am thinking i may have it or i meant to...

Right. I am thinking i may have it or i meant to say the bike shop would probably just take it off and throw on the other one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-13, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By gageplate

@gregjones,thanks for the help. will give it a...

@gregjones,thanks for the help. will give it a try and see what he thinks. I am thinking that the local bike shop may just throw it on for me so that i do not have to buy the tool.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-13, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By gageplate

One last question (I hope). Would this work with...

One last question (I hope). Would this work with the 44t
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SF-1200-Single-Speed-Freewheel/dp/B001GSSIJ0/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1370819279&sr=8-11&keywords=19t+cog
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-13, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By gageplate

Thanks all. I am a little new to all of this. I...

Thanks all. I am a little new to all of this. I thought it would be easier and cheaper to change out the front. Will head out and look at cogs. Anybody know where in seattle to go. Would used ones be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-13, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By gageplate

Gearing

Hi all. Looking for help on gearing. My son just built a single speed and he is complaining about the gearing being to hard. He road races as a junior so he does have some leg strength just not...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-06-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 858
Posted By gageplate

I think this may be June 8-9. Thought I saw...

I think this may be June 8-9. Thought I saw something on the goodwill reader board
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-06-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By gageplate

Thanks SF. Would not have the time to do that...

Thanks SF. Would not have the time to do that this weekend. Any other ideas (local)? Side note, always enjoy reading about your biking trips. Thanks for posting all the pictures.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-06-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By gageplate

Thanks TS. Any way you could send me a cue sheet...

Thanks TS. Any way you could send me a cue sheet or something for the summner ride? Not really familiar with that area but the ride sounds great. Coming from seattle. How far is the car ride to the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-04-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By gageplate

Yea definitely old hat. Nice ride just have done...

Yea definitely old hat. Nice ride just have done it to many times. Any other suggestions.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-04-13, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By gageplate

route suggestion

Looking to do about a 55-60 mile ride this weekend. Anybody have any good suggestion. Leaving seattle to ?. Tiered of heading south so maybe something towards Issaquah or maybe north. Thanks for any...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-12, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,145
Posted By gageplate

Stringbreaker, talk to the guy's at Bike works....

Stringbreaker, talk to the guy's at Bike works. They are located in Seattle and more specifically Columbia City. What you are talking about is exactly what they do. They may give you some advice....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 928
Posted By gageplate

Thanks Cale, We do have a paint booth area at...

Thanks Cale, We do have a paint booth area at work, but like you mentioned i am no painter. I work in south park and i know there is a powder coating place in our same complex. I think I will check...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 928
Posted By gageplate

Thanks Nagrom. Got most of the parts cleaned...

Thanks Nagrom. Got most of the parts cleaned today. Good idea on the auto store. Will head there in the morning and talk with the people.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 928
Posted By gageplate

Thanks guy's. I will have access to a spray gun...

Thanks guy's. I will have access to a spray gun so yea, no spray cans. Any tips on name brand paints? Started to strip the paint last night but am heading to the hardware store to look for a better...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-12, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 928
Posted By gageplate

Painting

So my son has decided to ride a SS. At this point, We have removed everything from the frame and are ready to paint. Could anybody tell me what type of paint remover they have used and also what type...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-21-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By gageplate

Hey Seattle Forrest not to high jack this thread,...

Hey Seattle Forrest not to high jack this thread, but I know you do a lot of rides and i am wondering if you have the Wenatchee>Leavenworht route mapped out somewhere (Ride with gps?). Or Would you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-12, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,636
Posted By gageplate

@DDf-Really! Not sure why you had to throw in...

@DDf-Really! Not sure why you had to throw in your comments if i am just asking a simple question. Obviously there is nothing better in your life. Hope you don't ever need help. All i can say it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-12, 06:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,636
Posted By gageplate

Thanks Angry, I will check out the T2's. Yep i...

Thanks Angry, I will check out the T2's. Yep i look on Craigslist everyday.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,636
Posted By gageplate

@DDF can you elaborate on the GTFO

@DDF can you elaborate on the GTFO
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,636
Posted By gageplate

Okay i did not think this was going to turn into...

Okay i did not think this was going to turn into such a discussion. Yes the bars are for my son who is on a juniors team. YES he does have miles under his belt. Yes they are for TT. NO I am not going...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-12, 06:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,636
Posted By gageplate

Aero Bars

Can anybody tell me where on line to buy a fairly inexpensive pair of Aero bars? These would be for my son who is just starting out so at the moment, i do not want to spend a fortune.I do check...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-24-12, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,020
Posted By gageplate

@Zacster-STP tickets are a dime a dozen on...

@Zacster-STP tickets are a dime a dozen on craigslist. They will start showing a week or two before the ride. Trust me, you can always get them cheaper then buying them through Cascade bike club. So,...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,853
Posted By gageplate

Nope saw the same guy probably. Doing the STP...

Nope saw the same guy probably. Doing the STP (Seattle to Portland) ride. 200 miles in two day's. Pretty interesting guy. You are right, he was not traveling to fast but like they say "slow and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-16-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,189
Posted By gageplate

Yep i second the green valley road. Plus it's...

Yep i second the green valley road. Plus it's just a really nice area to ride in.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-12-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
Posted By gageplate

Yep. Good ride if you just want to get some...

Yep. Good ride if you just want to get some quick miles in. I live down by Seward Park so my route is usually counter clockwise (More down hill than up). You are right on the trail, hardly see...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-31-11, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By gageplate

Thanks all. Bossco When you say ride the trail...

Thanks all. Bossco When you say ride the trail from spokane to Coeur D' Alene Can you tell me what trail you are talking about. I assume its not the Coeur D' alene trail. Thanks
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-31-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By gageplate

For people that have ridden this before, can you...

For people that have ridden this before, can you tell me if this trail can be started in Washington or is there a trail that connects to it from Wash. Any good resources for a person that has not...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-07-11, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By gageplate

Looks like it may be working.

Looks like it may be working.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-07-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By gageplate

Water proof bag to keep anything of value dry.

Water proof bag to keep anything of value dry.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-29-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By gageplate

Thanks yellowwolf. I forgot about the waterfront...

Thanks yellowwolf. I forgot about the waterfront bike rentals. We will check it out. Appreciate it.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-29-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By gageplate

portland bike map

We are riding the stp this year and spending a few extra days in Portland. Can anybody tell me where we can pick up a city of portland bike map. we are staying at the La Quinta by the convention...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-19-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By gageplate

Thanks specbill, I have been looking at the...

Thanks specbill, I have been looking at the route for awhile. There is a sponsored ride that is called WACANID ride. It looks nice but the ride is not until Sept. Don't want to take a chance on...
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