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11-13-17, 09:02 PM
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Mrs. Doc now says France may be the end of May, so just keep us posted!
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11-14-17, 08:37 PM
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11-15-17, 12:56 AM
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So many lovely routes, so many possibilities!
I wish the west-bound train would allow bikes from Spokane to Portland, but they are only available on the train to Seattle (something to do with the train splitting up in Spokane and the luggage car not going to Portland.) Otherwise it'd be an easy trip to get there with a bike. It's super convenient - did it this summer after our trans-Glacier Park ride. The luggage fee actually cost more than the ticket back, but was still relatively cheap and it was a fun experience.
If you make it all the way to Wallace, you're almost to the Route of the Hiawatha Trail - lots of great gravel, train trestles and tunnels!
I wish the west-bound train would allow bikes from Spokane to Portland, but they are only available on the train to Seattle (something to do with the train splitting up in Spokane and the luggage car not going to Portland.) Otherwise it'd be an easy trip to get there with a bike. It's super convenient - did it this summer after our trans-Glacier Park ride. The luggage fee actually cost more than the ticket back, but was still relatively cheap and it was a fun experience.
If you make it all the way to Wallace, you're almost to the Route of the Hiawatha Trail - lots of great gravel, train trestles and tunnels!
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11-15-17, 10:15 AM
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11-15-17, 10:38 AM
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FYI the VAR version comes up on ebay sometimes. Probably not cheap. JA Stein also makes a fork alignment jig.
Kind of weird the Park is discontinued. I guess they figure high end bikes use carbon forks, and low end bikes don't need to be straight?
Kind of weird the Park is discontinued. I guess they figure high end bikes use carbon forks, and low end bikes don't need to be straight?
11-15-17, 10:57 AM
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I think you're right about Park. I knew that VAR made one as well, and used that model in an LBS I worked at in the early 80's. I forgot that JA Stein makes one. I remember that they were pretty pricey.
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11-15-17, 12:17 PM
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I think Park chickened out because of liability, just like the headtube jack HTS-1, both front end fixers are done and gone, as well as SS-1 and the FRS-1 floor standing rack/jig like VeloCult has that I think is typically bolted to the floor. I am surprised they still make the FFS-2. Granted most of these tools can easily do more harm than good in the wrong hands so there's that. 
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11-15-17, 12:33 PM
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I think Park chickened out because of liability, just like the headtube jack HTS-1, both front end fixers are done and gone, as well as SS-1 and the floor standing rack/jig like VeloCult has that I think is typically bolted to the floor. I am surprised they still make the FFS-2. Granted most of these tools can easily do more harm than good in the wrong hands so there's that.
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11-15-17, 12:45 PM
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I'll gladly join any of the rides suggested. Family can do a few days care-giving for my wife any time, and it would be a welcome break. Don
11-15-17, 01:07 PM
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If there's a dry day around Christmas - New Year's, I'll try and organize a short one with appropriate hydration at the end. We can plan for the New Year!
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11-15-17, 05:05 PM
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So many lovely routes, so many possibilities!
I wish the west-bound train would allow bikes from Spokane to Portland, but they are only available on the train to Seattle (something to do with the train splitting up in Spokane and the luggage car not going to Portland.) Otherwise it'd be an easy trip to get there with a bike. It's super convenient - did it this summer after our trans-Glacier Park ride. The luggage fee actually cost more than the ticket back, but was still relatively cheap and it was a fun experience.
If you make it all the way to Wallace, you're almost to the Route of the Hiawatha Trail - lots of great gravel, train trestles and tunnels!
I wish the west-bound train would allow bikes from Spokane to Portland, but they are only available on the train to Seattle (something to do with the train splitting up in Spokane and the luggage car not going to Portland.) Otherwise it'd be an easy trip to get there with a bike. It's super convenient - did it this summer after our trans-Glacier Park ride. The luggage fee actually cost more than the ticket back, but was still relatively cheap and it was a fun experience.
If you make it all the way to Wallace, you're almost to the Route of the Hiawatha Trail - lots of great gravel, train trestles and tunnels!
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11-15-17, 11:16 PM
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I’d be all over that!! I’ve done the Hiawatha twice with my kids and once with my middle school students. It’s such a blast. First time we did the tunnel our puny lights just kept us from going into the gutters - couldn’t see a thing. Last time I had my SON/Edelux II setup - best way to do the final tunnel at the top. We stopped midway and checked out the walls and whatnot. Very cool.
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11-16-17, 12:27 AM
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What could possibly go wrong?
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11-18-17, 04:05 PM
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Gee, sounds like the making of L'Eroica Oregon.
11-18-17, 11:54 PM
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If it’s in the summer, I’m in.
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11-19-17, 12:36 AM
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Dunno, last I checked Ellensburg is in the state of Washington. But close enough.
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11-19-17, 09:37 AM
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Eroica PNW!
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I've got 2 candidates. 
Not sure which will run the widest 700c tire.
Are Palouse backroads easily doable on 32mm with knobs, or are we talking 38s&40s???
Not sure which will run the widest 700c tire.
Are Palouse backroads easily doable on 32mm with knobs, or are we talking 38s&40s???
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am thinking that gugie is going to need to put cooler and tap in for visitors 
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I take bribes in exchange for light framework...
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Great pics, great stories. That is some fine looking riding in eastern WA.
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Palouse backroads - most appropriate tire sizes???
Best guess for Optimal tire width also considered.
My experience has been that Forest Service roads are generally fine for roadies on 32s with knobs (ie, cyclocross tires); until you need to take a downhill run at speed and the surface goes more rocky than packed gravel, especially in turns.
700X32mm, 27X1 3/8ths, 700X38?
Deep mud or persistent muddy will make me a Palouse roadie.
I know this is only a proposed event, and 6 or more months out, but call me an advanced (tire) planner.
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11-28-17, 01:33 PM
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Still looking for input on acceptable tire widths, please.
Best guess for Optimal tire width also considered.
My experience has been that Forest Service roads are generally fine for roadies on 32s with knobs (ie, cyclocross tires); until you need to take a downhill run at speed and the surface goes more rocky than packed gravel, especially in turns.
700X32mm, 27X1 3/8ths, 700X38?
Deep mud or persistent muddy will make me a Palouse roadie.
I know this is only a proposed event, and 6 or more months out, but call me an advanced (tire) planner.
Best guess for Optimal tire width also considered.
My experience has been that Forest Service roads are generally fine for roadies on 32s with knobs (ie, cyclocross tires); until you need to take a downhill run at speed and the surface goes more rocky than packed gravel, especially in turns.
700X32mm, 27X1 3/8ths, 700X38?
Deep mud or persistent muddy will make me a Palouse roadie.
I know this is only a proposed event, and 6 or more months out, but call me an advanced (tire) planner.
I've been on gravel roads that are just fine with 35's, then a year later they put down some fresh gravel, and 42's are barely acceptable.
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