Originally Posted by
gaucho777
+1. Always such lovely photos. And though I've never met northbend, his ride reports make me think he is one hard, hard man.
Thanks but no, I'm no hard man. I am not afraid of hard rides though, they appeal to me aesthetically and keep you honest and humble. I rode Hurricane Ridge (a 5200 ft climb) a week ago with a guy who I could not hold onto his wheel after the first 6 or 7 miles of climbing. I was in a 39x29 granny and had to back off before I blew. He just pulled away on his fixed gear (44x18). wow