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03-24-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,692
Posted By northbend

I don't understand the consternation some folks...

I don't understand the consternation some folks have for good quality single pivot brakes found on older bikes.
When they don't work well, it's likely a maintenance issue so give 'em some love...
03-14-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Some more base miles today... ...

Some more base miles today...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53587397672_50f2592a1a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pDkqnw)MF view today (https://flic.kr/p/2pDkqnw) by Matthew Pendergast...
03-14-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,653
Posted By northbend

Thanks for sharing all the photos and stories. I...

Thanks for sharing all the photos and stories. I found myself eagerly reading your posts with envy wishing I was one of the Usual Suspects.
03-14-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Over 50 base building miles yesterday started...

Over 50 base building miles yesterday started with a roll through the South Fork Landing Park across the street from my neighborhood in North Bend....
03-04-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53568327713_dc...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53568327713_dc0574446e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pBDFx8)Rattlesnake Lake (https://flic.kr/p/2pBDFx8) by Matthew Pendergast...
02-23-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Nice loop around Mercer Island and Lake...

Nice loop around Mercer Island and Lake Washington between the 2 floating bridges yesterday.
Lots of up n downs with interesting views....
02-21-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 21,635
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Posted By northbend

North Lake Washington Loop today... ...

North Lake Washington Loop today...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53542370431_1059c973e4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pzmDkM)View from my bike today (https://flic.kr/p/2pzmDkM) by Matthew...
02-20-24, 12:04 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

The other day, a memory popped up in my Facebook...

The other day, a memory popped up in my Facebook feed of a picture I had posted 14 years ago.
It was a picture of one of the Seattle areas better known hillclimbs called “Zoo Hill”.

The hillclimb...
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By northbend

Wonderful story! Thanks

Wonderful story! Thanks
02-16-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 446
Posted By northbend

^ That saddle will be just fine once you've put...

^ That saddle will be just fine once you've put about 1,000 miles on it.

I like everything about your bike Jacob. Delightful patina

- Matt
02-13-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 112,988
Posted By northbend

1937 Hobbs of Barbican, UK ...

1937 Hobbs of Barbican, UK
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50935994298_9142289b38_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kB3hwf)The Old Brit (https://flic.kr/p/2kB3hwf) by Matthew Pendergast...
02-10-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

What do you think of those wheels, nlerner ? I'm...

What do you think of those wheels, nlerner ? I'm thinking of buying a set for the breakaway.

It was pretty nice in my part of the world today too....
02-03-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Got about 40 miles in yesterday afternoon. ...

Got about 40 miles in yesterday afternoon.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53505693965_083931ba9c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pw7EGV)A view from my bike today (https://flic.kr/p/2pw7EGV) by...
01-30-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Unusually warm and dry day on Monday and I was...

Unusually warm and dry day on Monday and I was able to get out for a long ride.
Down to the lower valley on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) to Carnation....
01-28-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,311
Posted By northbend

Well, I thought so too and that's why I bought a...

Well, I thought so too and that's why I bought a copy. it was taken by a professional photographer.

Professional photographers are often present at Cino....
01-27-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By northbend

^ That is a crazy good deal. Beautiful bike!

^ That is a crazy good deal. Beautiful bike!
01-27-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,311
Posted By northbend

I'm a very sentimental person. Some of the best...

I'm a very sentimental person.
Some of the best bike memories I’ve collected over the years were while wearing a Cino Jersey.
Cino (Heroica) is a magical ride. Most years the organizers would offer...
01-25-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,589
Posted By northbend

Married for 39 years, my wife is a casual rider...

Married for 39 years, my wife is a casual rider at best.
She currently rides an E-Bike and enjoys short rides occasionally with me but more so with her girl friends.
They have this little 'bike...
01-25-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21,635
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Posted By northbend

Cool, wet and breezy all day in North Bend, I...

Cool, wet and breezy all day in North Bend, I tossed the bike in the car and drove west out of the foothills to Issaquah to ride for a couple of hours in the afternoon yesterday.
Cool and...
01-15-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7,203
Views: 1,075,379
Posted By northbend

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467211240_cd...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467211240_cd6d944821_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2psHr8E)Seen on the way home.. (https://flic.kr/p/2psHr8E) by Matthew Pendergast...
01-13-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By northbend

Eye-took it as celebration that Larry had beat...

Eye-took it as celebration that Larry had beat those young'uns up the hill :-)

The riding around Hollandale is great fun and the folks that attended Dave's last shindig were so friendly making...
01-07-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Took a not-so-vintage bike I'd just finished out...

Took a not-so-vintage bike I'd just finished out for a short ride today. It's a playful devil...fun bike.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53449535421_8317271aea_4k.jpg...
01-04-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 893
Posted By northbend

I just finished assembly of the Ritchey mostly...

I just finished assembly of the Ritchey mostly made up of hand-me-down parts.
It's now sporting 650b wheels instead of 700c thinking it will pack easier this way.
Just waiting for a dry day to try...
01-01-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

New Years Eve beer run along Lake Sammamish to...

New Years Eve beer run along Lake Sammamish to the Black Raven brewery….
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53434292665_dbe7512337_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ppNHA2)Last ride of '23...
12-26-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Some easy miles down in the Lower Valley.. ...

Some easy miles down in the Lower Valley..
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53423964240_2d7e4666e4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2poTMiJ)Rode out of Fall City (https://flic.kr/p/2poTMiJ) by Matthew...
12-24-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 917
Posted By northbend

Best wishes to you all from North Bend ...

Best wishes to you all from North Bend
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53418606034_f83e477c6b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2poqjuS)Merry Christmas to you all from North Bend...
12-21-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By northbend

I guess I’m just lucky. My kid liked riding bikes...

I guess I’m just lucky. My kid liked riding bikes and hanging out with me.
Started by taking my kid with me strapped in a Childs bike seat mounted on the back of my MTB. We’d ride around the...
12-21-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,606
Posted By northbend

1: Work at being a better, more sympathetic ride...

1: Work at being a better, more sympathetic ride partner
2: Discover some new interesting roads/regions to ride (I'm open to suggestions)
3: Do more cyclotouring.....especially with friends
4: Get...
12-16-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

I especially like the picture with the cute chalk...

I especially like the picture with the cute chalk writing on the sidewalk, RCMoeur .
12-15-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,536
Posted By northbend

For the Cino curious and those who simply want to...

For the Cino curious and those who simply want to re-live the glory daze Cinos past go to: Cino Ride Reports Here (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1242129-cino-ride-reports-here.html)
12-15-23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

6 week post op appt today and the doc gave the OK...

6 week post op appt today and the doc gave the OK for me to ride bikes again as long as I take it nice n easy...
pretty darn happy 'bout that...
12-10-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,536
Posted By northbend

CINO CINO CINO! ...

CINO CINO CINO!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52609539838_cf28720a16_6k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o9VDiG)Old Cino Route Map (https://flic.kr/p/2o9VDiG) by Matthew Pendergast...
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 544
Posted By northbend

I rode for 2 weeks in Ireland in May 2023 at the...

I rode for 2 weeks in Ireland in May 2023 at the start of a 7 week long tour which also included France and Germany.
We camped about 50% of the time Ireland and stayed in Hostels when not camping....
12-07-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By northbend

Rich, it must be something with your browser. Do...

Rich, it must be something with your browser. Do you want me to order one for you?

-Matt
12-06-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By northbend

With the right technique, yes ...

With the right technique, yes

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12-06-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By northbend

Great bags! I've used them for years, having...

Great bags! I've used them for years, having extensively used Tool rolls, Mini/Medium/Large Saddle Bags, Small Handlebar and Medium/Tall Rando bags.
Their designs change over the years mostly for...
11-25-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,762
Views: 237,512
Posted By northbend

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52929964130_9c...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52929964130_9c32ab662a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oDeUhs)Seen in a graveyard of an old ruined Abbey (https://flic.kr/p/2oDeUhs) by Matthew Pendergast...
11-12-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Man, look at that blue sky! Nice change of venue...

Man, look at that blue sky! Nice change of venue Stu. I hope you do a ride through Colorado National Monument while you're there. It's spectacular.
11-12-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 790
Views: 93,822
Posted By northbend

Liquid Bread :-) Chased by the last of the fresh...

Liquid Bread :-) Chased by the last of the fresh hopped ales Volition did this season...
11-11-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 790
Views: 93,822
Posted By northbend

A still life taken at our local brewery here in...

A still life taken at our local brewery here in North Bend.
Stouts are released in late October when the weather is hypothermic and suitable only for mad dogs and Englishmen.
Do you see the ninja...
11-09-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 893
Posted By northbend

I'll be sure to post an update once it's built...

I'll be sure to post an update once it's built up, Stu. Thanks again to Aaron and you for your generosity.
- Matt
11-07-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,203
Posted By northbend

+1 on what woodway said although I would...

+1 on what woodway said although I would recommend getting off the PTCT at Cle Elum and ride to Ellensburg on Hwy 10 as the trail surface does begin to get more rough after Cle Elum.
The ride...
11-05-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

I'm curious botty kayer ... do you have any bikes...

I'm curious botty kayer ... do you have any bikes equipped with mudguards for those wet rides?
I can't recall seeing any in your posts.
11-01-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 21,724
Posted By northbend

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53266646345_c1...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53266646345_c16c5512c3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2p9Zube)Behind bars (https://flic.kr/p/2p9Zube) by Matthew Pendergast (https://www.flickr.com/photos/north_bend/),...
10-31-23, 10:59 AM
10-26-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,431
Posted By northbend

Buying used is a good idea. They live a hard life...

Buying used is a good idea. They live a hard life in a cycling environment.
The best one to pull out of a pocket and shoot on the fly was a Panasonic TS25 (now discontinued).
Small, lightweight,...
10-25-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

That same thought is in my mind alot this month. ...

That same thought is in my mind alot this month.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53282333732_b22317071a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pbnTuq)Snuck one in before the rains (https://flic.kr/p/2pbnTuq)...
10-22-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

Easy spin on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail today. ...

Easy spin on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail today.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53277284352_72250650fb_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2paW1u9)2023-10-22_04-36-49 (https://flic.kr/p/2paW1u9) by Matthew...
10-20-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

On an errand this afternoon to Vashon Island....

On an errand this afternoon to Vashon Island. Turned out to be a pretty decent day
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53273567155_21baf7edd2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2paAXux)Vashon's Tramp Harbor...
10-18-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,570
Posted By northbend

3 hours before some friends were going to meet up...

3 hours before some friends were going to meet up to go ride the Middle Fork Road (it's an out n back route..), I set off to get some additional miles beforehand.
Rode in the opposite direction to...
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