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Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-13-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By BGrayvy

We had a great ride. If you know what sort of...

We had a great ride. If you know what sort of markers to look for on the road, no problem. Food seemed ample. Especially appreciated the PB&J options and smoothies in Monroe. I needed that. I even...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-08-11, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By BGrayvy

Flying Wheels roll call

Anyone else riding the CBC Flying Wheels century this Saturday? I'll be out with a couple frineds as we continue tuning up for our one-day STP ride. Saturday will be my first century. Looking forward...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-05-11, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By BGrayvy

The American Hostel in Seattle is across the...

The American Hostel in Seattle is across the street from the light rail line from the airport. You can also catch Amtrak a block away to Portland.

http://www.hiusa.org/seattle#

It's a pretty...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-20-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Posted By BGrayvy

That's it! Thanks for the RATROD reference.

That's it! Thanks for the RATROD reference.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-19-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Posted By BGrayvy

Mt. Rainier-area loop - not RAMROD

Awhile back I remember somebody on this forum (BengeBoy?) posting an interesting looking loop that swings in and out of Rainier NP with a fair amount of climbing, but not as intense as RAMROD. I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-21-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,074
Posted By BGrayvy

I don't have any special footbed in my cheapo...

I don't have any special footbed in my cheapo shoes. Given how completely flat the shoe beds are, it may be worth a look. Last week I moved my cleats as far back towards the middle of my foot as...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-21-11, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks for the tip about the cleats. I moved them...

Thanks for the tip about the cleats. I moved them as far back as they'll go and was not feeling the same issues last night after a long ride as I had been noticing. We'll see how it works out.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-17-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By BGrayvy

Cycling-related foot/toe issues?

Toward the end of last year I started having some foot/toe issues that I wasn't sure were related to cycling. I developed a pretty good pain just under the joint of my big toe that stretched back...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-17-11, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,074
Posted By BGrayvy

Cycling-related toe/foot issues?

Toward the end of last year I started having some foot/toe issues that I wasn't sure were related to cycling. I developed a pretty good pain just under the joint of my big toe that stretched back...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-25-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 626
Posted By BGrayvy

Nehalem / Manzanita OR loops?

Our crew is headed down for an extended stay at Nehalem Bay State Park over Labor Day weekend and me and a freind are bringing our bikes. Any good loop recommendations from there? I'm not to excited...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-23-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,022
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks for all the suggestions! We're going back...

Thanks for all the suggestions! We're going back to Castle Rock in a couple weeks to do the TdB ride on our own since we turned back frozen at Elk Rock in June. So something a little more tame may be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-23-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By BGrayvy

You can also stand just inside the doors with...

You can also stand just inside the doors with your bikes if they won't hang on the racks. No big deal. Just try to keep as clear of the doors as possible.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-21-10, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,022
Posted By BGrayvy

September/October organized century recommendations?

So with the miserable Tour de Blast well behind us, me and my crew are looking for a good century to do in September/October? I've checked out the MS Ride and am curious about what else folks may...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-19-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By BGrayvy

We turned back at Elk Rock. Felt good but the...

We turned back at Elk Rock. Felt good but the visibility was down to about 20 yards with the temps diving. Going on just seemed stupid. As cold as I've ever been going back down. Will be going back...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-18-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By BGrayvy

Me and a few friends will be out there. I circled...

Me and a few friends will be out there. I circled this one back in January and have been working toward it since. Sucks that the weather doesn't look cooperative, but I've spent the past nine months...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-15-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,078
Posted By BGrayvy

I meant "fun" in the same unrelenting, exhausting...

I meant "fun" in the same unrelenting, exhausting way it's "fun" to have a coliky newborn baby in the house. But when it's over, boy does it feel good.

I'm hopeful th training I've done on this...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-13-10, 10:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,078
Posted By BGrayvy

Rode up Zoo Hill today. Great climb! So much...

Rode up Zoo Hill today. Great climb! So much better than Montreaux. With a few false summits tossed in it made for a fun day.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-07-10, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,078
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks for all the feedback. My first trip up...

Thanks for all the feedback. My first trip up Montreaux was with my standard double and I thought I'd fall over at one point. Actually have a compact double coming this week and am looking forward to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-31-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,078
Posted By BGrayvy

Seattle - which is worse? Montreaux or the short (steep) way up SE Tiger Mtn road

Finally made my way over to Montreaux hill today. What a beast. It could have just been the nasty weather but it seemed longer and steeper than SE Tiger Mountain Road. I don't have a Garmin...anyone...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-24-10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,792
Posted By BGrayvy

32nd Ave. South between S. Massachusetts and S....

32nd Ave. South between S. Massachusetts and S. Atlantic is a nice little cobblestone climb. It's only a block or so but it makes for a nice topper after coming up through Colman Park from Lake Wa...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks Bob! Sitting down and really thinking...

Thanks Bob! Sitting down and really thinking about all this reminds me that I haven't even checked with the LBS in my neighborhood that has a ton of used and some NOS parts. Let me check in with them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-10, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By BGrayvy

Six-speed Uniglide to Hyperglide upgrade

I had my early 80s Pinarello with full Shimano 105 components out for its first long ride over the weekend and I hit a couple spots on big climbs where I reached down for another gear only to find I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-02-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By BGrayvy

I thought it was fantastic to see so many people...

I thought it was fantastic to see so many people out enjoying a beautiful day and place by bike. I heard a lot of "thank you" from folks as I called out "on your left" throughout the day. No, this...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-01-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 867
Posted By BGrayvy

I'll second BengeBoy. It would have been nice to...

I'll second BengeBoy. It would have been nice to put these two rides on back to back weekends. I really don't see what SIR would have lost trying to accomodate those interested in both rides.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-01-10, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By BGrayvy

Had a great day with the CH yesterday. Much...

Had a great day with the CH yesterday. Much better weather than last year and I was better prepared than last year. Made for a nice 50ish mile day with the ride to and from. Noticed a few smiling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-10, 12:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,352
Posted By BGrayvy

That's an138768 awesome bike. As an only...

That's an138768 awesome bike. As an only occassional visitor, it's the first I've seen it. Beautiful. Here's a couple bad pics of mine.

138767
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-23-10, 11:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,585
Posted By BGrayvy

I remember thinking it would be an awesome ride...

I remember thinking it would be an awesome ride when we pounded our rental car around that route a few years back! What more could you want?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-10, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,194
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks again everybody. I do have a great wife...

Thanks again everybody. I do have a great wife and friends. And CMC, we apparently share a birthday! I really like the Harry Cary glasses.

White saddle would be a really nice touch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,194
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks everybody. I'm no Pinarello expert, but...

Thanks everybody. I'm no Pinarello expert, but from what I've gleaned via general Googling, it's probably an early 80s. Model is Dolomite. Columbus Matrix tubing with Shimano 105 group.

Any other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-10, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,194
Posted By BGrayvy

I have great friends - they bought me this vintage Pinarello!

Last September I ran across what I think is an early 80s Pinarello Dolomite on consignment at one of my favorite local bike shops. I took it for a test spin and loved the way it fit and felt but just...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-11-10, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,001
Posted By BGrayvy

The timing for the February 100K Populaire sucks....

The timing for the February 100K Populaire sucks. Day after the Chilly Hilly. Oh well, I'll check out the map afterwards and we'll ride it on our own. Seriously, why not have a week between the two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks for the links and pics, all. I ran across...

Thanks for the links and pics, all. I ran across that Stanford link right after making this post. Got them set up pretty much like the photos above. Waiting to wrap the bars until I'm sure i like it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By BGrayvy

Moustache brake lever placement

This may be a stretch for the C&V forum but I'm building an old Nishiki Olympic I found at a local shop. I'm giving moustache bars a try on it. I'm curious about where other moustache riders like to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-03-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,001
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks for all the replies everyone. And yes, I...

Thanks for all the replies everyone. And yes, I have been checking out the SiR site quite a bit lately - that and a Masi Randoneurr and Surly LHT on sale at Recycled Cycles.

The early season SiR...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-27-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,001
Posted By BGrayvy

Tour de Blast, Flying Wheels, Etc...

A couple friends and I are trying to set a few organized ride goals for the coming year. I'll be out of town during STP but I'm interested in the Flying Wheels century and the full Tour de Blast.
...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,991
Posted By BGrayvy

We have a peregrine falcon living near our office...

We have a peregrine falcon living near our office who often leaves headless birds in our courtyard here in Seattle. Pretty cool.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-09-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,651
Posted By BGrayvy

Count me in that group wtih brighter LEDs this...

Count me in that group wtih brighter LEDs this fall. Just upgraded my NiteRider MiniNewt single to the twin lamp 400 setup. Makes Lake Washington Blvd after 5 pm on a weekday almost comfortable.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-03-09, 01:27 AM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,015
Posted By BGrayvy

Greetings from the Lakewood/Seward Park...

Greetings from the Lakewood/Seward Park neighborhood in SE Seattle.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-02-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,224
Posted By BGrayvy

Great subject! I've been trying to figure out...

Great subject! I've been trying to figure out what that would be for awhile now. For me, it's still my early 90s Trek 2100 although I'm on a path toward something steel that can take full fenders......
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-02-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,254
Posted By BGrayvy

FWIW, I tried putting the new Giant's on my old...

FWIW, I tried putting the new Giant's on my old Trek 2100 running 25s and they wouldn't fit. Not enough clearance between back tire and tube.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-31-09, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By BGrayvy

I live in SE Seattle - the Lakewood/Seward Park...

I live in SE Seattle - the Lakewood/Seward Park area. From here I'm probably 10-15 min from "downtown" Renton. More importantly, I'm a quick coast from a few of the best bike routes in the city -...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-09, 09:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,827
Posted By BGrayvy

Indeed dlester. I spent last weekend in the sun...

Indeed dlester. I spent last weekend in the sun over around your parts.

Also, I've had plenty of sunny (at least not raining) ski days an hour from home while Seattle is sopped in.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-09, 05:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,827
Posted By BGrayvy

Forecasts like the above and the clocks "falling"...

Forecasts like the above and the clocks "falling" back on Sunday make me happy for this recent purchase:

http://media.rei.com/media/ii/2e5fbc16-b997-4363-bc08-c9ec6aff0bd7.jpg
Forum: Commuting
10-30-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,827
Posted By BGrayvy

I'm kicking myself for not riding in today (dry,...

I'm kicking myself for not riding in today (dry, warm so far) but it just didn't work out with a bunch of mid-day trips I need to make. I'll be on the road Sunday though...

No motor, we adapt. I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-26-09, 10:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,254
Posted By BGrayvy

Any reports back on these Giant fenders? I...

Any reports back on these Giant fenders? I stopped in to pick up a pair yesterday but on closer inspection of them on a couple of the floor bikes, I wonder how we'll they'll work on the 25 tires I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-22-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By BGrayvy

I've been taking the tunnel two to three days a...

I've been taking the tunnel two to three days a week for a couple years and the biggest trouble I've run into was a class of probably third graders out for a walk this morning. But I do keep my head...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,608
Posted By BGrayvy

I love it that we have a 4-page discussion of...

I love it that we have a 4-page discussion of stems a couple days after I just replaced my old 130mm stem with a 90mm on my early '90s Trek 2100. Major difference in fit for me. Wish I'd done it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,897
Posted By BGrayvy

I use these SpeedEZ from Planet Bike on my old...

I use these SpeedEZ from Planet Bike on my old Trek 2100 and they do a decent job. Not the same as the full coverage I have on another bike, but a good compromise for my "fast" bike. The Trek has low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,873
Posted By BGrayvy

I'm glad to see makers putting out "affordable"...

I'm glad to see makers putting out "affordable" steel again. And I also like the look of that Specialized. And the Bianchi is dreamy, but comes in around $2K right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,779
Posted By BGrayvy

Thanks for the tip on the VO stand! I've been...

Thanks for the tip on the VO stand! I've been trying to decide on a stand and this looks like a great one to start with.
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