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Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-12-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By MikeVargo

thanks for circling back, Clifford. Just got to...

thanks for circling back, Clifford. Just got to Salem on Saturday and rode with Salem Bike Club on Sunday. Very nice group of people, and what beautiful countryside! Thanks again.
Forum: Commuting
06-15-21, 06:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 43,364
Posted By MikeVargo

I run the Schwalbe G-1 Pro (28s) tubeless on my...

I run the Schwalbe G-1 Pro (28s) tubeless on my road wheel set. I love the feel and low rolling resistance, but they do seem relatively pretty soft and I’m on my second set after just a couple...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-28-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By MikeVargo

Ah, got it. When the link said "Take Amtrak to...

Ah, got it. When the link said "Take Amtrak to Crater Lake" I didn't read closely enough to realize it meant "Take the Amtrak to Klamath Falls... and then take a shuttle to Crater Lake." As long...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-23-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By MikeVargo

Wow, CliffordK! Thanks so much for that! The...

Wow, CliffordK! Thanks so much for that! The Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway article and variations sound really exceptional! And the Crater Lake trip is now definitely on my "to-ride" list. The...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-23-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By MikeVargo

Thanks, Joeyseven -- those are all great tips. ...

Thanks, Joeyseven -- those are all great tips. I'll particularly look at the Oregon Gravel and Salem Bicycle club sites. By "lights and cameras" are you talking about traffic lights and cameras? ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-19-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By MikeVargo

This site looks interesting -- I'm having trouble...

This site looks interesting -- I'm having trouble getting his routes to load, but the pictures are beautiful. His wry perspective is welcome, as well.
Thanks for the link, mtnbud.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-19-21, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By MikeVargo

Thanks so much for your reply, Joeyseven. I'm...

Thanks so much for your reply, Joeyseven. I'm headed to Salem in a couple of weeks and will check out the Bike Peddler. It's always fun to browse new shops. I'm also looking forward to exploring...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 33,378
Posted By MikeVargo

This is a gorgeous shot! We were just in...

This is a gorgeous shot! We were just in Berkeley last week and rode up around Wildcat Canyon. Some impressive climbing, and what a beautiful area!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-21, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,392
Posted By MikeVargo

lol. Agreed, cb400bill. My wife loves that...

lol. Agreed, cb400bill. My wife loves that splash tape so hard! I think it's what sold her on the bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,392
Posted By MikeVargo

Thanks, plonz. I really appreciate your thoughts...

Thanks, plonz. I really appreciate your thoughts on that. If you are moving to Grand Rapids, you might also take a look at the FB group. Grand Rapids Bicycle Swap (...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-15-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By MikeVargo

Thanks for the detailed reply, mtnbud! I'm...

Thanks for the detailed reply, mtnbud! I'm pretty spoiled here as we've got a lot of great riding of any flavor just 10-20 minutes from town, and was hoping to find some mtb and gravel routes that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,392
Posted By MikeVargo

Oooh, nice. Thanks, Clang! But, I've posted my...

Oooh, nice. Thanks, Clang! But, I've posted my 10 posts, so I'm hopeful I'll be able to add them now. But thanks again!
Forum: Commuting
05-12-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 33,378
Posted By MikeVargo

We're just getting back to the office more...

We're just getting back to the office more regularly. I completely relate to this sentiment!
Forum: Commuting
05-12-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 33,378
Posted By MikeVargo

Sunny and 65F, just a little breezy... does a...

Sunny and 65F, just a little breezy... does a bike commute get better than that? Not for me!
Forum: Commuting
05-12-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,676
Posted By MikeVargo

I commute on a gravel bike that I also have a...

I commute on a gravel bike that I also have a 28mm road wheel set built for. It's like two bikes with one frame!
Forum: Commuting
05-12-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 43,364
Posted By MikeVargo

I used to commute on 28s and loved them. But...

I used to commute on 28s and loved them. But I've been riding 40c gravel tires for the last couple of years and love them even more! Higher volume, lower pressure, more aggressive tread, and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,392
Posted By MikeVargo

Thanks for the reply, cb400bill. I completely...

Thanks for the reply, cb400bill. I completely get that. I bet spam in an environment like this is a nightmare to manage. Thanks again!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-09-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By MikeVargo

Moving to Salem, OR

Hello, friends -- I'm moving to Salem in a few months and wondered about the cycling scene there. I've found information on road biking, but not seen much about gravel or mtb options close by. Can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-21, 02:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,929
Posted By MikeVargo

I'd like to try one, but doubt I ever will...

I'd like to try one, but doubt I ever will actually do it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,419
Posted By MikeVargo

My first "nice" bike was a Gitane. I don't...

My first "nice" bike was a Gitane. I don't remember the model -- it was a metallic burnt orange in color.
That was about 45 years ago.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,729
Posted By MikeVargo

It does seem to take longer to recover now than...

It does seem to take longer to recover now than it used to (I'm 57), and (as added insult) conditioning seems to fade a bit more quickly, as well.
Paying more attention to sleep and nutrition pays...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-09-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,392
Posted By MikeVargo

1990s Vitus

Hello, friends -- I'm trying to get a value for my wife's 1990s Vitus 979 Dural. Cinelli stem and bars. Shimano 105 group. It's in really terrific shape (except the decals). She's the original owner...
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