AntonioGG

Maybe? I know, at two different times, bought 2 new Forte tubes and both were bad. Another time I bought 2 new Avenir tubes, and both were bad. That's the last time I bought cheap tubes (maybe 4 years ago). OTOH a dude on Parmer once gave me his last tube, an older but patched Hutchinson tube and asked that I pray he doesn't flat on the way home. That tube lasted forever. I hope he made it, and I've been paying it forward since then when I can.

Couldn't decide if cabinetmaker is a single word. Looks good to me... I'm basically looking into the cost of a custom 3/4" paint-grade plywood mud-room type organizer. I have the design in pretty good detail. This would go into our laundry room. We had one of those big-box wire-rack customizable closet organizers, but we want something a bit nicer now. We've looked at your standard options: Container Store, Ikea, Custom closet spaces, etc. All the options come in at roughly the same prices (a lot more than you'd think) so I'd like to see what we could get for a custom design. I'd do the painting and could do the installation. I've had people tell me custom cabinets are not expensive, and sometimes cheaper than off-the-shelf cabinets for a kitchen. The last option would be for me to get one or two missing tools and make this myself.

Cheap tubes suck. I've had several Forte and other cheap brand (I think Avernir) just split down the seam. I stick with name brand only (Specialized, Hutchinson, etc.). Having to change a tube is not a frequent issue for me so spending $10 over $5 (though for me it's usually more like $10 over $7...it's been years since I bought a $5 tube). Walking 2 miles to a bike shop on carbon soled shoes suck. I had to do this when my last tube (I will carry up to 3 tubes if I ride on Parmer) turned out to be bad. This can happen if you hardly ever need a tube. For those of you that strap a tube to your seat or frame, check them every few months. It's likely bad. I prefer them in a ziplock in my saddle bag to make them last longer, but even then they can become porous or even get holes from vibrations. I usually also carry patches, and on my road bike a frame pump instead of CO2. It's more likely that I'll be on a long ride miles from a rescue or shop on my road bike. I patch and re-use my tubes if they don't feel too hard/brittle. If this tube lasts indefinitely in the saddle bag, it may be worth it for me.

I have not, but I rode by during one of my lunch rides. I need to go visit them.

Also, CoA only considers a leash to be 6' long max. A 20ft leash is essentially off-leash since the owner has no control. I want to make printouts of this and hand them out:

+1 I've had ruined shoes because of the sole deforming with heat. I have been told not to keep them in my car, but I still often do. My S-Works shoes seem to be lasting a lot longer without this issue compared to my cheaper PI which got very deformed. You could feel the bump from the cleat mount on the inside.

In the winter, the poop bags keep your hand nice and warm. Yep, they need to start handing out fines. As to why bag it and the difference between wild animals and dogs? Have you ever smelled anything other than dog shit in the trails? It's because of the density. The wild animals are everywhere and spread out. The dogs are all on or right off the trail.

I was there yesterday (didn’t ride) and my friend was telling me about the trails in the Issaquah area, Tiger Mountain to be specific. The previous time I was in Seattle I went to Wenatchee, but that’s a longer drive. I’d venture to say that’s going to be the closest to Seattle proper but I’d be interested in what others say.

Last post ride beer of my trip. Packing the bike back up today for flight back tomorrow. This beer was awesome but very dangerous.

@CBaron reminded me, I used to get a hotspot on the outside of my foot. The right wedges in the shoe or on the cleats (if road cleats) fixed this. The Specialized shoes already have some built in wedge but I needed more. Basically if you’re knock-kneed or bow legged (pronate or supinate in runner terms) you may benefit from wedges. That was a shocking difference for me. there is also Morton’s Neuroma which is my main problem in long races. The nerve gets pinched in the foot and some insoles have a metatarsal button to help prevent this.

+1 Also, I tried some thicker insoles at one point and my numbness problem got bad. Going back to stock inserts fixed my problem.

Did you get top and bottom switched on the pics/description? You like the non-quilted right? My favorite shorts were Louis Garneau mostly because I tolerated the chamois but the fit was perfect. Long torso and short legs with big quads make for bad fit on a lot of brands. They also stitch the chamois so it doesn’t de-bond after a few washes. I am currently using the last of the life of my old LG and trying out new Specialized BG bibs which I don’t like as much. I’m also looking for something that is smooth and thin like my old bike Nashbar shorts. I’ll check out Voler. I think the 2010 EB kit is from there and I like it. But I’ll still keep looking for something closer to an old school chamois.

Not mine but I think these recumbents are freaking cool. They are FAST! We passed them on the road on the way to our ferry. Lots of bike packers here. The weather is perfect. As I’m typing this I’m wearing a light jacket inside the ferry and they are running the heater. I don’t want to go back home now.

Teenage boys in the house? I do SB when I must. Mostly at home but my favorite coffee house in town is Thunderbird.

I used to have the one on the right! I am sure I left it at my parents’ house one summer and I’m sure it ended up at half price books at some point. That brings back some memories!

Got a PayPal?

I used one also when I broke my ankle and I was in crutches. It was an eye opener for me to see what people with disabilities have to go through. I needed that extra space to open the door and get the crutches out. I found a lot of people with plates would take more than their spot which covers the ramp area. I didn’t keep using my placard once I had the walking boot.

Went sour this evening and it’s great. Also picked a six of Black Butte Porter and had Mt Hood Brewing Co double IPA and a whitbier with lunch after 4400ft of riding up, both special release. The IPA was OK, the whitbier was pretty good.

Timberline has 3 new runs opening up on 8/12. It looks super popular for park here. About 1500ft of elevation from the top to the bottom chairlift. They already have some other runs. People were also still skiiing and snow boarding on the upper runs.

I’m here now but I flew with my road bike not mtb since my brother has a road bike and only my old Kestrel MTB. About to head to Mt Hood to do a big climb. Will also go to BC and WA state next week (I know, how did I not bring my mtb? Easy, family trip.)

I completely agree with Anita Handle. It’s all about preventing the horror of a Larry Nasser. Hope he’s getting it good in prison.

My PR on picnic was done while riding the BCRT. Would like to clean that up.

I just flew to Portland with Alaska airlines. $30 first bag for my bike in a standard Evoc bag. Great service and direct flight from Austin. Easy to bike anywhere in the Portland area. Hood river and Bend are not too far. Lots of short flights from PDX to NW cities including Vancouver. I looked at bike flights but that was 4 days pack before flight for $100 each way. Bag has to be under 50lbs and 115” lineal inches to count as regular luggage.

I actually had that a few years ago at the Draught House. Very good but I’ll go hunt some down.

In Hillsboro OR visiting my brother after a road ride adventure. Smoothest IPA I’ve ever had.