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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-22, 01:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By sean.hwy

I have the same bike. The factory tires are...

I have the same bike. The factory tires are horrible. The gravel kings "SLICKS" are better for most things, if you can believe that. The one area the factory tire seems to better than any tire I have...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-22-22, 10:42 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 97,414
Posted By Polaris OBark

My photography skills are quite limited, but it...

My photography skills are quite limited, but it has both Oregon and Washington in it. Not very beautiful, but gorges.

...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-22-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 97,414
Posted By mtnbud

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J0NAQR-TS8YLB0yI...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J0NAQR-TS8YLB0yIa_pKSI05tjo_WT-TrXQf0V9zz4mey2ADA07OF3OACcxip0iTebteEGLrsVfGdPb3K6Jeu9WtIUF-tgXdhHXBrtxoPHwYWaaQHmixYozBuxURcxOAAeY4EV03c2RZ8VcxISZ1dgExAVYtSfWxeGVyzp...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By Caliwild

I just got the Teravail Rutlands on my gravel...

I just got the Teravail Rutlands on my gravel bike and was very impressed with their performance. I'm in Southern California and it's all steep here. Descending this morning in foggy, moist, rocky,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-18-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By dwmckee

The stock Giant tires are horrible by the way as...

The stock Giant tires are horrible by the way as they have a very stiff casing and a pretty mediocre tread compound. Most any tire is going to be a huge improvement, and low tire pressure is always...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-18-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By Hypno Toad

I've been on WTB Riddler 700x45 for over 5,000...

I've been on WTB Riddler 700x45 for over 5,000 miles (on my second set) and very happy. Minnesota is not known for mountains, but we have the Driftless Region...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-18-22, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By KJ43

This. 10% is not really that steep and...

This.

10% is not really that steep and pretty much any tire with knobs on it will give you the grip you need. It's the technique of keeping your rear tire planted while still keeping enough weight...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-18-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By Koyote

Wider tires will help, as will knobby tread. But...

Wider tires will help, as will knobby tread. But if you're worried about the rear tire slipping on steep climbs, the biggest factor is technique: try to remain seated, or at least keep your weight...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-18-22, 04:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By Noonievut

I climb 15% loose gravel roads on 38mm Barlow...

I climb 15% loose gravel roads on 38mm Barlow Pass and 40mm Ventures with only some rear wheel slip when standing. Ventures work better for me, but Barlows are okay. Having good legs on the day,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,953
Posted By Rolla

I'm just here for the demolition. Production is a...

I'm just here for the demolition. Production is a separate department.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,953
Posted By fishboat

Other biking terms that can be tossed too.. ...

Other biking terms that can be tossed too..

>That catchall cute little term "kit". Too cute for me. The Brits can keep it.

>"Clipless" pedals. Having ridden the first 2-3 decades of my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,953
Posted By Rolla

Let's Retire the Term "Gravel Grinder"

I guess alliteration is cool, but referring to a bike or an event as a "gravel grinder" just seems so 2010.

Likewise "monster cross."
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-21-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 97,414
Posted By droppedandlost

Icicle Creek, Leavenworth ...

Icicle Creek, Leavenworth

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x750/iciclecreek_f744c8ba010d711f22aae5e4c48910e2f49177c9.jpg
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Shipping paint damage is usually from...

Shipping paint damage is usually from rubbing/scuffing over many days of travel. An unprotected section of a painted frame/fork contacts the cardboard box interior (or the small parts box floating...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By sdmc530

I was thinking a shipping rub or something as...

I was thinking a shipping rub or something as well. Carbon doesn't look great plain IMO, but others think otherwise.

I think its really ugly actually to be in the plain. If you have no...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By prj71

To me it looks like the something rubbed up...

To me it looks like the something rubbed up against the fork...Like the box it was packaged in or something.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Black electrical tape hides many omissions and...

Black electrical tape hides many omissions and sins:)

Really, cosmetic stuff is often excluded from warranties. I've had customers want to return a bike because the shade of red wasn't exactly the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-22, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By duanedr

That's just the paint of the fork. Carbon looks...

That's just the paint of the fork. Carbon looks like that. I have a couple columbus or 3T forks in boxes that look the same.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-23-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Our group rode this last Sunday. Everyone said it...

Our group rode this last Sunday. Everyone said it was a very good route.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38531482

If you don't have RideWithGPS, you should get an account now. You won't regret it....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-16-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

The Mt. Rainier area is a great place to ride and...

The Mt. Rainier area is a great place to ride and go hiking in as well. To enter Mt. Rainier National Park you will need to pay an entry fee. I usually get an annual park pass. It costs $55 but is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,232
Posted By Caliwild

I'd personally buy the Trek and then spend the...

I'd personally buy the Trek and then spend the money I saved on a lighter wheel set...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,232
Posted By sean.hwy

how much weight difference ? 1.5 + lbs go...

how much weight difference ?

1.5 + lbs go for the carbon bike.

0.6 to 1.4 lbs coin flip

less than 1/2 pound go the cheaper bike with threaded bottom bracket
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,232
Posted By Iride01

The Giant Defy has a lower frame stack. But only...

The Giant Defy has a lower frame stack. But only slightly. So between the two, you'll be able to get lower and more aero on the Defy. If you are one that likes to sit more upright, then the Domane is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,232
Posted By shelbyfv

Kudos for providing links! IMO, a major plus for...

Kudos for providing links! IMO, a major plus for the Trek is the threaded bottom bracket. If the weight difference is several pounds, that might decide it. If less than that,??? Interesting...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,232
Posted By PeteHski

I don't think anyone can answer this question for...

I don't think anyone can answer this question for you. They are different takes on the same sort of bike. Carbon vs Aluminium. For me personally that would be the decider (in favour of carbon),...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 01:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,232
Posted By urbanknight

As far as I'm concerned, the main difference is...

As far as I'm concerned, the main difference is carbon over aluminum. If that's worth $600 to you, the choice is obvious. Personally, I'm quite happy with my Defy and actually like the seatpost as it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 19,079
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Discovered HMB about 10 days ago

This probably really belongs on the 65-85 thread, but that's turned into another Addiction thread, blather, no info, so I'm posting it here. I'm 76.

I've been really frustrated for the past year...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-01-21, 08:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By Wildwood

From Lake Sammamish there are opportunities for...

From Lake Sammamish there are opportunities for repeats up the Sammamish plateau.

Or Issaquah up to the Zoo.

Off May Valley Road you can go from 425’ to 850’ elevation in 1.75 miles on Cougar...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-09-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By droppedandlost

For a long gentle climb, consider Enumclaw to...

For a long gentle climb, consider Enumclaw to Crystal Mountain road. 30 miles and 2500ft. Ride all the way to the ski lift base for another six miles a bit steeper.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-05-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By woodway

Reecer Creek Rd./FS3500 above Ellensburg is one...

Reecer Creek Rd./FS3500 above Ellensburg is one of my favorites. The climb starts gently at Smithson Rd./US97 but really ramps up as you get higher. From Smithson/US97, it's about a 3800 ft. climb in...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-03-21, 05:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By robertc3

The Crater Lake rim ride is great. It isn't one...

The Crater Lake rim ride is great. It isn't one climb, but it has lots of climbing. You absolutely can't beat the views

The ride up 542 to Mt. Baker is a serious climb and not that much traffic...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-02-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By indyfabz

Sherman Pass from Republic. IIRC, highest paved...

Sherman Pass from Republic. IIRC, highest paved road in WA. And I think Loup Loup is harder E-W.

And if you really want to drive, the Rim Road around Crater Lake in OR. Make it more challenging by...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-01-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Most of the ones that come to mind are far from...

Most of the ones that come to mind are far from here. Unfortunately, like you, I've found that maps aren't completely reliable in terms of what's paved and what isn't - also that it really sucks to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-31-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
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
08-30-21, 10:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,278
Posted By surak

25 miles with 2000 ft of ascent is not exactly a...

25 miles with 2000 ft of ascent is not exactly a climb, 65 miles with 2000 ft is basically flat. From Bellevue you're already super close to Cougar, Squak, and Tiger Mountains. It was more than 5000...
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