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03-04-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 485
Posted By woodway

The visor does not catch enough wind to matter....

The visor does not catch enough wind to matter. The visor is helpful in the sun. It's really helpful in the rain.
02-25-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,762
Posted By woodway

This thread was resurrected at post #121 and now...

This thread was resurrected at post #121 and now it is at post #341 - 220 posts later (more than the original version) and I am still not sure if there is consensus. But it was sure fun recognizing...
02-24-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By woodway

Nice. I would use bikeflights again next time I...

Nice. I would use bikeflights again next time I tour, they were super helpful.

Make sure to ask the shop that receives your bike to save the box and all your packing materials. I was able to get...
Forum: Commuting
02-17-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,316
Posted By woodway

Slow start to the year for me - Covid followed by...

Slow start to the year for me - Covid followed by snow/ice. Getting into the groove again.


woodway (WA)____________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417...
02-17-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
Posted By woodway

Red Bridge, Masterson, Airport Rd. are all paved,...

Red Bridge, Masterson, Airport Rd. are all paved, local roads and a very nice ride.

Look here for 9738: CalTopo - Backcountry Mapping Evolved...
02-09-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
Posted By woodway

Heck yes! It's a short detour off 970 but scenic!...

Heck yes! It's a short detour off 970 but scenic!

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6551_48f312be612886d79a1a80aa9fe5e615c25a21df.jpg...
02-04-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
Posted By woodway

Nice. I was curious on how adventuresome you were...

Nice. I was curious on how adventuresome you were planning to be.

Highway 97 can get really busy - lot's of trucks and throw in lot's of RV's on weekends. Generally OK shoulder but there are...
02-04-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
Posted By woodway

Great ride. What's your planned route from...

Great ride. What's your planned route from Wenatchee to Cle Elum?
02-04-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By woodway

I don't have a direct answer to your question....

I don't have a direct answer to your question. But I can tell you what I did on a tour I did last fall from San Diego to Phoenix- maybe it's helpful?

I bought a box from bikeflights.com and made...
12-28-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 711
Posted By woodway

Year-round Seattle bike commuter here. I ride in...

Year-round Seattle bike commuter here. I ride in the rain a lot. Conti GP5K 32c tubeless tires. Very happy with the grip on wet roads (and dry ones too).
12-24-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,110
Posted By woodway

Bad: Got hit by a car in January 2023. Separated...

Bad: Got hit by a car in January 2023. Separated my AC.

Good: Bike was OK. Shoulder has mostly healed. Got plenty of riding in: Road, Gravel, MTB. Made my 5000 mile goal for the year. Grateful for...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

woodway (WA) ____________________ 4405 mi (4968...

woodway (WA) ____________________ 4405 mi (4968 total)
MikeM21 (VA) ____________________ 2343 mi (3798)
cuevélo (ME) ____________________ 1538 mi (2728 total)
Campfire (IA) ___________________...
Forum: Touring
12-02-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,685
Posted By woodway

I've been riding with a Tubus Airy since 2008. I...

I've been riding with a Tubus Airy since 2008. I have ridden over 80,000 miles with the rack attached to my bike and have hung at least one pannier on the rack for the majority of those miles...
11-11-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
Posted By woodway

Really enjoyed the photos from your tour. Very...

Really enjoyed the photos from your tour. Very cool! Thanks for sharing the link.
Forum: Commuting
10-27-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

woodway (WA) ____________________ 3651 mi (4165...

woodway (WA) ____________________ 3651 mi (4165 total)
MikeM21 (VA) ____________________ 1908 mi (3175)
cuevélo (ME) ____________________ 1538 mi (2728 total)
Campfire (IA) ___________________...
10-20-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
Posted By woodway

Another alternative would be Palouse to Cascades...

Another alternative would be Palouse to Cascades (PTCT) and at Ellensburg head down through the Yakima River canyon on SR821 to Yakima. During mid-week traffic is usually pretty light. You'll really...
10-17-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
Posted By woodway

Palouse to Cascades would be just fine all the...

Palouse to Cascades would be just fine all the way to the Columbia River with reasonably wide tires. I've ridden it on 28's (a little narrow but I survived). If you could manage 38's you would be...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

Have not updated in a while. Just plugging along....

Have not updated in a while. Just plugging along. Commuting 3 days/week most weeks. Good to hear you are recovering gaucho777

woodway (WA) ____________________ 2982.5 mi (3184 total)
Campfire...
07-28-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,117
Posted By woodway

I try to do the Reecer climb a couple of times...

I try to do the Reecer climb a couple of times per year. Man it's a ball-buster!

I've ridden up to Lion Rock from Blewett Pass on my Mountain Bike. The road was so bad in places I had to get off...
06-16-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
Posted By woodway

Nice pics mtnbud !

Nice pics mtnbud !
Forum: Commuting
06-03-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

woodway (WA) _____________________ 1737.5 mi...

woodway (WA) _____________________ 1737.5 mi (1813.5 total)
MikeM21 (VA) _____________________ 596 mi (1295)
Campfire (IA) ____________________ 487.8 mi
gaucho777 ________________________ 468.0 mi...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

woodway (WA) _______________1306 mi (1382 total) ...

woodway (WA) _______________1306 mi (1382 total)
MikeM21 (VA) ____________________408 mi (996)
gaucho777 ______________________377.8 mi
ThermionicScott (IA) ______________157 mi (827 total)
Darth...
04-23-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 693
Posted By woodway

I'm another Dinotte fan. The Amber daytime...

I'm another Dinotte fan. The Amber daytime running light is very distinctive and really stands out even in bright sunlight. The lights are expensive, but the build quality, reliability and support...
04-20-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,702
Posted By woodway

Great pics Imaginos thanks for sharing and good...

Great pics Imaginos thanks for sharing and good on you for riding in all weather.

NoWhammies I feel the pain of the extended PNW winter. I've been bike commuting to work 3 days/week. A couple of...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

woodway (WA) _____________________ 918 mi (985...

woodway (WA) _____________________ 918 mi (985 total)
MikeM21 (VA) _____________________ 216 mi (552)
gaucho777 ________________________ 189.2 mi
Darth Lefty (CA) _________________ 131.4 as of...
04-02-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 470
Posted By woodway

^^^ Teflon tape. Works great to seal those small...

^^^ Teflon tape. Works great to seal those small gaps and stop the squeaks.
Forum: Commuting
04-01-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,518
Posted By woodway

I think that forums like this, in general are...

I think that forums like this, in general are sying a slow death to the facebook crowd.

With that said, I've tried ceramic pads over the years and have found that they squeal when they get any...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,518
Posted By woodway

I ride in the rain a lot (Seattle commuting). I...

I ride in the rain a lot (Seattle commuting). I run organic pads. They wear faster but they squeal less.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,366
Posted By woodway

My original taillight was an old Dinotte 140....

My original taillight was an old Dinotte 140. After more than 10 years of daily commuting with it, one of the battery wires broke. EVen though it was 10 years old, Dinotte took it back for a discount...
03-18-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,662
Posted By woodway

I agree with this. I've been full-time bike...

I agree with this.

I've been full-time bike commuting since 2008. Averaging between five to eight thousand miles per year. Very experienced and comfortable riding in traffic. But I got hit for the...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,004
Posted By woodway

Agree 100% with a slight modification: At night...

Agree 100% with a slight modification: At night blinking blights, In daylight, bright colors and bright blinking lights. Old, male, Washington State
Forum: Commuting
03-18-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

woodway (WA) ___________________ 708 mi (681...

woodway (WA) ___________________ 708 mi (681 total)
gaucho777 _______________________ 189.2 mi
MikeM21 (VA) ____________________ 187 mi (400)
Atvar (ITA) _______________________ 125 mi (202.5 Km)...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,366
Posted By woodway

DiNotte Lighting :: Products...

DiNotte Lighting :: Products (http://dinottelighting.com/Products.htm)

Expensive as hell. I mean, seriously expensive especially compared to the chinese stuff you can buy. But great quality,...
03-17-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,008
Posted By woodway

I've been commuting in it 3 days/week all winter....

I've been commuting in it 3 days/week all winter. I don't mind it. Typical winter day when I go home over the 520 bridge the bike counter will be under 150 riders. Rode home last night (Thursday) and...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

woodway (WA) ____________________ 577 mi (590...

woodway (WA) ____________________ 577 mi (590 total)
gaucho777 _______________________ 148.2 mi
MikeM21.(VA).........................................130 mi (221.2 total)
Darth Lefty (CA)...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

woodway (WA) ____________________ 361 mi (374...

woodway (WA) ____________________ 361 mi (374 total)
gaucho777 _______________________ 107.2 mi
ThermionicScott (IA) ______________58 mi (167 total)
Darth Lefty (CA) _________________ 57.8 as of...
02-06-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,262
Posted By woodway

Not the Palouse, but the Waterville Plateau above...

Not the Palouse, but the Waterville Plateau above Wenatchee. Date not set yet, last year if was late June.

(6) Bloom Gravel P/B Wenatchee Valley Velo | Facebook...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By woodway

I typically ride 3 days per week (work remote the...

I typically ride 3 days per week (work remote the other two). I'd have more miles but I got hit by a car three weeks ago and just got back on my bike this week. Will try to keep updated.


woodway...
01-23-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,262
Posted By woodway

If you decide to ride Cycle Oregon, my advice is...

If you decide to ride Cycle Oregon, my advice is to pay extra for tent and porter service. We brought our own camping gear the1st year and paid for Tent and Porter service the 2nd - Tent and Porter...
01-23-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,262
Posted By woodway

Here are a few from the 2nd year I did Cycle...

Here are a few from the 2nd year I did Cycle Oregon, where we went up into Washington.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,991
Posted By woodway

If you need to charge your bike, cannot find a...

If you need to charge your bike, cannot find a brick but your laptop is sitting there, what are you going to do? It's got this USB port that connects beautifully to your charger. You start charging...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,991
Posted By woodway

Well there you have it. What a crappy design by...

Well there you have it. What a crappy design by Shimano. They should be ashamed to release something like that into the wild. People see a USB port, they are going to plug into the USB port. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,991
Posted By woodway

As it turns out. I do design electronics for a...

As it turns out. I do design electronics for a living, specifically I’m running a team that designs battery chargers 😀

I won’t call Shimano, but I did take a look at the manual for the di2...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,991
Posted By woodway

It's the opposite - slow charging is better for a...

It's the opposite - slow charging is better for a battery. Fast charging generates heat inside the battery and the heat accelerates the battery aging process.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,991
Posted By woodway

OK, that's where I thought you were going. From...

OK, that's where I thought you were going. From what I can see the internal battery has a 500mah capacity. An older PC could take several hours to charge the battery, but it will eventually charge. A...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,991
Posted By woodway

What's wrong with a computer USB port for...

What's wrong with a computer USB port for charging?
01-15-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,262
Posted By woodway

I've done this ride twice. The first time we...

I've done this ride twice. The first time we started in Medford OR, went into Northern California - Yreka and Happy Camp and came back up through Grants Pass to Medford. It was a memorable week. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,735
Posted By woodway

Agree that anyone can do as they please. I've...

Agree that anyone can do as they please. I've read the manual about the special grease. The Park Tool grease has been a hard YES for me for ten years and it works fine. It also quiets the ratchet...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,735
Posted By woodway

For ten years I have been applying a thin coat of...

For ten years I have been applying a thin coat of this to my DT Swiss 350 ratchet with zero issues: PPL-2 PolyLube 1000™ Lubricant (Tub) | Park Tool...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,735
Posted By woodway

I've used Chris King, Mavic (pawl and spring) and...

I've used Chris King, Mavic (pawl and spring) and DT Swiss hubs:

Chris King - Generally worked well, but could be finnicky and Chris King recommends their special grease for servicing (at least...
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