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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 7,472
Posted By M Rose

I’ve seen swans, pelicans, mountain goats, elk,...

I’ve seen swans, pelicans, mountain goats, elk, black bear, deer (white tail and mule), ducks, geese, bald eagles, hawks, pheasants, turkeys, moose (that was a rare sight around here), all kinds of...
Forum: Touring
11-03-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By M Rose

it handles extremely well without any weight. I...

it handles extremely well without any weight. I was cutting and carving the corners during the race with ease. I didn’t notice any ill effects in handling at all.
Forum: Touring
11-02-23, 11:30 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By M Rose

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/a103fc0b_8345_4f89_a846_0c6de54a7ed7_f501827ccd11e81820c3cf43c98cd7effef4defd.jpeg
My 520 stripped down for a gravel race.
Forum: Touring
09-17-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By M Rose

nor anywhere else in the world unless it’s NOS in...

nor anywhere else in the world unless it’s NOS in a LBS somewhere. Trek discontinued the 520 as of 2023 MY.
Forum: Touring
09-17-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By M Rose

nor anywhere else in the world unless it’s NOS in...

nor anywhere else in the world unless it’s NOS in a LBS somewhere. Trek discontinued the 520 as of 2023 MY.
Forum: Touring
08-24-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By M Rose

I’m not sure…. They were what was in stock at the...

I’m not sure…. They were what was in stock at the LBS.
Forum: Touring
06-06-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,482
Posted By M Rose

and the Farley 9

and the Farley 9
Forum: Touring
06-06-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,482
Posted By M Rose

I have the Grando… and out of the box it wasn’t a...

I have the Grando… and out of the box it wasn’t a very good gravel grinder adventure bike. After new handlebars, dropper post, and a few other upgrades it makes a decent gravel bike.
I personally...
Forum: Touring
06-05-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By M Rose

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1432_23cb9165e546a76fd5708f13274592ba35a8ba9c.jpeg
2022 Trek 520 Grando with XR Team Issue 29x2.0
Forum: Touring
06-05-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By M Rose

you can put a 29x2 and run fenders. And a 2.1...

you can put a 29x2 and run fenders. And a 2.1 won’t fit fenders or not.
Forum: Touring
06-05-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,482
Posted By M Rose

What is Treks new Touring model? The 520 is...

What is Treks new Touring model? The 520 is discontinued. From my understanding Trek has gone to adventure touring bikes with a more MTB feel (the 1120 and the Farly 9) or the gravel geometry of the...
Forum: Touring
02-12-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,923
Posted By M Rose

A lesser known but growing channel is Human On...

A lesser known but growing channel is Human On The Loose.
https://youtube.com/@HumanontheLoose
She bikepacks and tours mostly in Idaho and Montana and is based out of Boise, Idaho. I find her...
Forum: Touring
12-16-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By M Rose

To bring this thread back on topic. Trek shows...

To bring this thread back on topic. Trek shows the 520 Classic (not Grando) in stock for sizes 54”-60”.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-12-22, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,035
Posted By M Rose

I was having the same issue that the OP has. I...

I was having the same issue that the OP has. I ended up ordering a set of replacement tent poles and
extra connectors. Then I removed the shock cord and cut the poles in half. Glued the...
Forum: Touring
11-08-22, 11:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By M Rose

I was racing my friends down the mountain… I was...

I was racing my friends down the mountain… I was young, cocky, and had a brand new department store rigid bike… my friend was a couple years younger and had just purchased a brand new Diamond Back 21...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-08-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,112
Posted By M Rose

Im riding Bontrager OMW ...

Im riding Bontrager OMW (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bike-clothing/cycling-shoes/mountain-bike-shoes/bontrager-omw-winter-bike-shoe/p/24152/)they compare very closely with the North 45 boots…...
Forum: Touring
11-03-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By M Rose

My 5 cents on aluminum vs steel fork

In the mid 1990’s I bought an aluminum frame Huffy rigid MTB. I jumped the bike off of a 20’ cliff at a very high rate of speed(probably about 30-40 mph. I broke several bones, got a concussion,...
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By M Rose

sales aren’t shown on the 520… infact with the...

sales aren’t shown on the 520… infact with the introduction of the 520 Grando sales increased due to the “Gravel-Adventure” Hype. Not declined…

BTW… Last shipment of 2023 520 Grandos came into...
Forum: Touring
10-02-22, 11:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,399
Posted By M Rose

Thursday September 22nd during my weekly gravel...

Thursday September 22nd during my weekly gravel ride with the guys (only two of us showed up this week). I had a flat tire so met the guys at the half way point. The other guy who rode said he had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-22, 11:41 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,728
Posted By M Rose

post 5

post 5
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 02:25 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,728
Posted By M Rose

sorry BPM

sorry BPM
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-22, 11:20 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,728
Posted By M Rose

40bps

40bps
Forum: Touring
09-27-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By M Rose

MY starts in May… so yes MY 23 is May 2022-April...

MY starts in May… so yes MY 23 is May 2022-April 2023. Trek only does so many runs of a bike model per year… They don’t keep track of inventory sitting on the dealers show room floor or storages. ...
Forum: Touring
09-27-22, 12:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By M Rose

All of the 2023 MY 520’s have been spoken for… a...

All of the 2023 MY 520’s have been spoken for… a few Trek Dealers have them in stock, and some Such as my LBS has 2 in stock and several more on back order. The Trek Rep told my LBS not to worry,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-21-22, 04:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,889
Posted By M Rose

I didn’t take your comment snarky. I took it at...

I didn’t take your comment snarky. I took it at face value.

I have a set of Maxxis tires in my sights… i am going to wear out these GR1’s first though.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-20-22, 04:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,889
Posted By M Rose

it was something a friend and I were discussing...

it was something a friend and I were discussing as I was dismounting the tire to fix a flat tube… the tire was so hard to break the bead we thought it might be possible to run it tubeless on the TLR...
Forum: Touring
09-18-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,487
Posted By M Rose

no I don’t have any specific information from...

no I don’t have any specific information from MSR, as I tried to make it obvious; it was speculation because MSR doesn’t have any information as to what the cap and do-ring are made out of, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-18-22, 01:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,291
Posted By M Rose

mainly it’s because 26ers are an obsolete tire...

mainly it’s because 26ers are an obsolete tire size and finding a good 26” gravel tire might be difficult. Can you fit a 27.5 or 650b into your frame?
Forum: Living Car Free
09-18-22, 01:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,166
Posted By M Rose

exactly… why should it matter if my wife owns a...

exactly… why should it matter if my wife owns a car and I occasionally ride in it? What’s the difference between me catching a ride with her opposed to
catching a ride via bus, taxi, or a friend? I...
Forum: Touring
09-18-22, 01:45 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,487
Posted By M Rose

the reason that the MSR fuel bottle isn’t rated...

the reason that the MSR fuel bottle isn’t rated for alcohol is because isopropyl alcohol dissolves the o-ring seal on the lid which will cause a leak. Also I’m not sure what plastic is used for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-22, 11:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,601
Posted By M Rose

start a collection then go to the trade/sell...

start a collection then go to the trade/sell forums… or look for “The Box Of Crap” threads and enter.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-22, 11:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,889
Posted By M Rose

I didn’t want a Checkpoint… got a 520. I can go...

I didn’t want a Checkpoint… got a 520. I can go up to a 29x2.0 with fender or 29x2.5 without fender. It came with front rack, added a rear rack… the 520 has a regular seat post… well had, it now...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,889
Posted By M Rose

I too am running the Bontrager GR1’s, but with...

I too am running the Bontrager GR1’s, but with tubes on Bontrager Affinity Disk TLR wheels in a 700x40c. The only complaint I have is that the 40c is to narrow on loose gravel. My buddies are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,601
Posted By M Rose

that sounds about right. Last fall I had my...

that sounds about right. Last fall I had my brand new Trek Verve 2 Disk stolen and recovered without its wheel set. It cost me 600 to have both OEM Wheels built.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-22, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,051
Posted By M Rose

I do this at least once a week. I have several...

I do this at least once a week. I have several places I like to go and just relax. I unplug, read a book, people watch, but most of the time sit and watch nature. Mental health is just as important...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,539
Posted By M Rose

voted best answer

voted best answer
Forum: Touring
09-13-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,399
Posted By M Rose

The Nez Perce called elk “The Invisible Ghost”,...

The Nez Perce called elk “The Invisible Ghost”, because these monstrous animals can and will just disappear. I feel lucky that I live in elk country. There is a feeding station 5 miles from my...
Forum: Touring
09-13-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,399
Posted By M Rose

I’ve got quite a few elk stories. And yes elk...

I’ve got quite a few elk stories. And yes elk are a lot easier to spook than you might realize.

several years ago I was out car camping in the middle of July with my GF, her sister, and all of...
Forum: Touring
09-13-22, 04:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,794
Posted By M Rose

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/6cc872db_0d96_4058_89fc_5d05696376e4_d9ae39ec15b1a34f5e9b3cb97c6683602367d922.jpeg...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-22, 01:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,102
Posted By M Rose

my chiropractor pretty much did exactly this for...

my chiropractor pretty much did exactly this for me… my prescription says to ride my Trek at least 10 miles every day. Which meant I needed a new bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By M Rose

I had just seen the review by bikepacking.com...

I had just seen the review by bikepacking.com minutes before I saw your post… I have no actual knowledge of the bars, but thought they looked like what you were wanting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 03:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By M Rose

You might check out the Soma Gulwing BarSoma...

You might check out the Soma Gulwing BarSoma Handlebar GullwingThe Gullwing has a 30mm rise, 25° backsweep, and a 7° drop at the grips that Soma says puts the rider into a “semi-aggressive position”...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,247
Posted By M Rose

i personally would invest in fixing up the 950....

i personally would invest in fixing up the 950. My bike mechanic’s main ride is a mid 90’s 950 that has been set up as a “gravel bike”. I am unsure of what his gear
train is, but with a $1000 budget...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,160
Posted By M Rose

Trek also has a couple of good off road touring...

Trek also has a couple of good off road touring bikes. For Flat Bar the 1120 is a great platform, The 1120 is designed more for single track and gravel roads. It has some interesting racks. Fully...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,273
Posted By M Rose

I sold my Vere 2 last night. So no longer a...

I sold my Vere 2 last night. So no longer a hybrid owner. My wife still has her Verve 2 for now.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,543
Posted By M Rose

Sold my Vere last night… I ended up letting it go...

Sold my Vere last night… I ended up letting it go for way under its value.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By M Rose

It looks good. What lever did you end up using?

It looks good. What lever did you end up using?
Forum: Touring
08-28-22, 03:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By M Rose

This thread and your post Yan reminds me of when...

This thread and your post Yan reminds me of when my Verve was stolen last year. The police recovered it within a few days, only thing missing was a Bluetooth button to connect to my VHF/UHF 2 way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-22, 12:54 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,299
Posted By M Rose

the same is true for suspension seat posts.

the same is true for suspension seat posts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,299
Posted By M Rose

The PNW Coast is an awesome seat post. Hands...

The PNW Coast is an awesome seat post. Hands down my favorite accessory I have ever bought for a rigid bike. It’s better than claimed.
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