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Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-16-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,726
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for posting. We were thinking about...

Thanks for posting. We were thinking about coming down from Seattle to do this ride from Sisters but will have to wait until next year. A bit of a bummer but it’ll be nice to ride with new pavement.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-14-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By busygizmo

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Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-09-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for the update again! Hoping the forecast...

Thanks for the update again! Hoping the forecast stays nice for this weekend!

I’m a bit hesitant to make the 3 hour drive from West Seattle unless it’s going to be sunny and above mid-50’s.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By busygizmo

base2 Thanks, that makes sense, not a whole...

base2
Thanks, that makes sense, not a whole lot on that stretch unless you’re a Seattle City Light employee. It sounds like they expect an early opening if the weather doesn’t change dramatically...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for posting this, need to try and get up...

Thanks for posting this, need to try and get up there before the road opens.

How bad was the traffic between Newhalem and the gate?

I have only ridden this stretch once on an overnight to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

Nice looking wheels!

Nice looking wheels!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

When I first started following pro cycling back...

When I first started following pro cycling back in the previous century I wondered why all the riders rode sitting down on the steep climbs in Belgium, then at some point realized that your rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

My inclination would be to go this route. I’ve...

My inclination would be to go this route. I’ve been riding Ksyrium Elites for years without any issues, I’m not strong enough to probably notice any speed difference with carbon.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

Definitely leaning this route if I like the ride...

Definitely leaning this route if I like the ride on the road. Plan on regular tubes and tires at least until I decide on whether to have two wheelsets. Don’t see myself running tubeless on road...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

Really one of the main reasons besides age for...

Really one of the main reasons besides age for replacing my road bike is the limitation of 25mm tires when most of the roads I ride are rough and often chip seal. That and I weigh more than I used...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

Need to get some rides on gravel to see what...

Need to get some rides on gravel to see what tires are best for my needs but suspect I really don’t need much more than a 40mm tire for nontechnical gravel and forest service roads.

Hunt wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

We have a fair amount of hills and prefer rides...

We have a fair amount of hills and prefer rides with lots of long steady climbing so I would need to stick with the lower gearing. Don’t want the cassettes to different to cause chain wrap issues.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for the replies and information. Sounds...

Thanks for the replies and information. Sounds like it’s realistic to at least go down this road and see if the ride quality is good enough to live with one bike. I’ll still have my old road bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By busygizmo

Road tires and wheels for a gravel bike.

Recently purchased a Cervelo Aspero. I was initially interested in upgrading my 15 year old road bike but got a great deal on this bike.

I have only ridden it on the road so far and even with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By busygizmo

I think focusing on lower elevations is the way...

I think focusing on lower elevations is the way to go in spring. Both high Sierra’s and Colorado mountains will likely have snow.

Tucson area is full of climbs I’d like to do besides Mt Lemmon. ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-05-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,412
Posted By busygizmo

I’d second the Chelan Century, nice well...

I’d second the Chelan Century, nice well organized ride on hilly mostly low traffic roads. The ride is done as three loops so you can call it a day if you run out of gas. Wenatchee Century is...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-25-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By busygizmo

Two weeks ago we optimistically went ahead up to...

Two weeks ago we optimistically went ahead up to Glacier since we’d already booked a room at the small hotel next to Chair 9 and would have lost one nights cost to cancel. They were hoping the ride...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-11-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By busygizmo

Canceled due to unhealthy air, they’re hoping...

Canceled due to unhealthy air, they’re hoping WDOT will let them reschedule later in the month but then the chance of rain increases. Bummer.
Fires got real bad this week.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-08-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By busygizmo

We went ahead and signed up today. I’m riding in...

We went ahead and signed up today. I’m riding in the recreational category. Not sure what jersey I’ll wear but will be riding an older black Scott road bike. Supposedly the smoke will clear Sunday...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-02-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for the heads up. Temperature cooling in...

Thanks for the heads up. Temperature cooling in coming days with some possible rain hopefully helps with that.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-01-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By busygizmo

We did this ride back then too when it was called...

We did this ride back then too when it was called Ride 542, still have the socks. We camped just outside Glacier and had terrific weather the day of the ride.

We rode again in 2019, completely...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,417
Posted By busygizmo

That's a pretty broad area with a lot of...

That's a pretty broad area with a lot of geographic and cultural diversity. Since I live in Seattle and would like to stay in the region after retiring I have thought about a lot of options but they...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-01-21, 11:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,210
Posted By busygizmo

Typically we park just inside the White River...

Typically we park just inside the White River entrance in the small parking lot. We ride out of the park and up Cayuse Pass. From there I’ve ridden part of the way or all the way to the Steven’s...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-31-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,210
Posted By busygizmo

There are lots of climbs in Washington but most...

There are lots of climbs in Washington but most have a fair amount of traffic If you are willing to drive a bit and have flexibility when you can ride you can find some quieter roads.

The roads up...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-27-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,668
Posted By busygizmo

It does seem like drivers (people in general) are...

It does seem like drivers (people in general) are more impatient and aggressive than they used to be, rare is when a driver even bothers to slow down while passing and another vehicle is coming in...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-27-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,668
Posted By busygizmo

This might be a ride worth bringing a bike for...

This might be a ride worth bringing a bike for even if you can’t rent. The 30 odd miles around the rim are some of the best miles I’ve ridden. The views are great and the traffic isn’t usually too...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,404
Posted By busygizmo

This is next on the agenda, we're hoping to sell...

This is next on the agenda, we're hoping to sell our older road bikes and replace them with ones that accept larger tires for just that purpose. I assume we'll enjoy the adventure and quieter...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-20, 11:54 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,404
Posted By busygizmo

Flying my bike to Hawaii when I was only going to...

Flying my bike to Hawaii when I was only going to ride one day wasn't worth the effort or expense, I should however have brought my saddle. My partner didn't bring her saddle because she didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-20, 11:41 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,404
Posted By busygizmo

This may one of the closest big climb in terms of...

This may one of the closest big climb in terms of driving times from Seattle I've found, I know there are some climbs on the east side of Lake Washington but the traffic is always a bit intimidating...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,404
Posted By busygizmo

I'd flip these. I've only ridden either once and...

I'd flip these. I've only ridden either once and Mt. Evans was from Evergreen although I doubt there is a big difference between the Idaho Springs start since the hard part seems to be once you get...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,404
Posted By busygizmo

Finally did this climb this year. To me this may...

Finally did this climb this year. To me this may be the hardest climb in Washington that I've done, a real grindfest. I think it is a lot harder that McNeil Canyon or Hurricane Ridge (I haven't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,724
Posted By busygizmo

A lot will depend on if and when my job returns. ...

A lot will depend on if and when my job returns. If I can afford a new bike then aluminum would be on the table especially since it seems like you can get a lot of bike for the money. If I'm buying...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,724
Posted By busygizmo

This one looks promising too, fortunately there...

This one looks promising too, fortunately there are dealers locally for both Soma and Surly. Hopefully we are in a post-pandemic world in the not too distant future and I can test ride bikes again...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,724
Posted By busygizmo

The parts on my old bike are fairly old Ultegra 8...

The parts on my old bike are fairly old Ultegra 8 speed with low end wheels I used to use for commuting and winter riding.

The Fog Cutter actually sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. I've...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-20, 01:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,724
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for the recommendations. There is a 56cm...

Thanks for the recommendations. There is a 56cm Cross Check on our local CL for $875. Last week there was a Soma Double Cross in the same size for about the same price. Both have cantilever brakes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-20, 01:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,724
Posted By busygizmo

I'm looking for a road bike that would ride as...

I'm looking for a road bike that would ride as closely as possible to a traditional race geometry road bike but would be able to swap tires to something large enough to do an occasional gravel ride...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,724
Posted By busygizmo

Gravel-capable road bike, budget

Looking for bikes that will be used primarily as a winter training and commuter bikes but that would have the ability to ride occasionally on forest service roads here in Washington State. We have...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,756
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for the feedback. Another follow up: ...

Thanks for the feedback.

Another follow up: got the bike back after a full overhaul, all cables, brake pads, headset bearings, chain and cassette replaced.
The shifting is much improved as is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,382
Posted By busygizmo

Quick follow up. The Assos bibs are very...

Quick follow up. The Assos bibs are very comfortable although I've only ridden with them twice, both time around 2 hours, so don't know how they will work on longer rides. Fabric is great and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,756
Posted By busygizmo

FWIW I was able to fit 700x25 Gatorskins borrowed...

FWIW I was able to fit 700x25 Gatorskins borrowed from someone else's bike onto the Scott so I ordered some Conti GP 5K at that size and they fit almost exactly like the GP 4K 700x23's. Tried some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,382
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for all the replies. Went ahead and...

Thanks for all the replies. Went ahead and ordered a pair of the Assos size Large. I will probably order some shorts from The Black Bibs too, very interested in the Ultimates and their thermal...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,382
Posted By busygizmo

Assos T.milleShorts_S7 Bibs vs The Black Bib Ultimate

Trying to get feedback on either of these bibs. The Assos seem to get mixed reviews especially for that brand. Can’t find any reviews for the Ultimates with the upgraded chamois, only of the less...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,756
Posted By busygizmo

I suspected as much, it's too bad so many older...

I suspected as much, it's too bad so many older frames had such narrow tire clearance. I have an older steel frame I haven't ridden in years and was looking to see if wider tires would fit but it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-20, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,756
Posted By busygizmo

2008 Scott CR1 Tire and Gearing Questions

Hey all,


I have a 2008 Scott CR1 that I've been happy with over the years. I probably average 1K miles a year so it's not high mileage. I've been looking the last couple of years at getting...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-14-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By busygizmo

Ditto, sometimes navigating various land manager...

Ditto, sometimes navigating various land manager websites for current info isn't easy.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-14-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,181
Posted By busygizmo

Thanks for posting this all in one place. Sad...

Thanks for posting this all in one place. Sad times for outdoor enthusiasts.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-23-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,009
Posted By busygizmo

We rode the WACANID ride. ...

We rode the WACANID ride.

https://www.wacanid.org/

They change the rout a little every year. It’s put on by the Rotarians.

We did in 2015. Sandpoint to Ione Day 1. Day 2 Ione to Trail. ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-19-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,009
Posted By busygizmo

I had to look it up, the bakery was right by the...

I had to look it up, the bakery was right by the Balfour ferry dock and is the Old World Bakery. The cookie was so big it filled one of my jersey pockets and I regretted not being able to carry more...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-19-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,009
Posted By busygizmo

I would think you could find some great roads up...

I would think you could find some great roads up in that area, we ran into a group of Canadians on a long tour at our hotel in Nelson and they talked about a lot of scenic climbs they had ridden. I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-17-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,009
Posted By busygizmo

This one is on our every year list, often more...

This one is on our every year list, often more than once. We've always done it from the eastern side since we really like being in the Methow in general. But this past year we managed to get a...
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