Photo of the Day - or Week - or Whatever
04-04-25 | 08:11 AM
#5851
The Wheezing Geezer
Joined: Oct 2021
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From: Española, NM
Bikes: 1976 Fredo Speciale, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr., Libertas mixte, Raleigh Super Record mixte
Road around Saguaro NP with my brother and my friend.
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04-04-25 | 09:44 AM
#5852
Gruppetto Bob
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 11,647
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From: Seattle-ish
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Bianchi Infinito & Campione de Mundo
Rode up Uppity the other day on the way to Rattlesnake Lake - on the return, diverted off Uppity to the forbidden “Reserve” road (gated community above Uppity), and it was a good downhill ride with lots of curves and a brief climb at the end to get back to Uppity. Strava shows lots of miscreants enjoying that road.
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04-04-25 | 11:05 AM
#5853
Senior Member
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 5,093
Likes: 4,590
From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
Bikes: Cannondale - Gary Fisher - Giant - Litespeed - Schwinn Paramount - Schwinn (lugged steel) - Trek OCLV
04-04-25 | 11:41 AM
#5854
Thread Starter
Seat Sniffer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,916
Likes: 3,088
From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
My kids are harassing me about buying a new car. I drive an 03 WRX wagon, and one of the reasons I’m not keen to move on is that it is hard to find anything similar to replace it. So many autos are as boring as a toaster. It’s hard to find anything at all that even has a stick! The Toyota GRCorolla is about the one exception.
Anyway … sweet car, but especially with that 6!
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04-04-25 | 12:15 PM
#5855
Gruppetto Bob
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 11,647
Likes: 11,840
From: Seattle-ish
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Bianchi Infinito & Campione de Mundo
Oh, my! 💕
My kids are harassing me about buying a new car. I drive an 03 WRX wagon, and one of the reasons I’m not keen to move on is that it is hard to find anything similar to replace it. So many autos are as boring as a toaster. It’s hard to find anything at all that even has a stick! The Toyota Corolla SR is about the one exception.
Anyway … sweet car, but especially with that 6!
My kids are harassing me about buying a new car. I drive an 03 WRX wagon, and one of the reasons I’m not keen to move on is that it is hard to find anything similar to replace it. So many autos are as boring as a toaster. It’s hard to find anything at all that even has a stick! The Toyota Corolla SR is about the one exception.
Anyway … sweet car, but especially with that 6!
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04-05-25 | 11:07 AM
#5858
Senior Member
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 5,093
Likes: 4,590
From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
Bikes: Cannondale - Gary Fisher - Giant - Litespeed - Schwinn Paramount - Schwinn (lugged steel) - Trek OCLV
04-05-25 | 11:09 AM
#5859
Senior Member
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 5,093
Likes: 4,590
From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
Bikes: Cannondale - Gary Fisher - Giant - Litespeed - Schwinn Paramount - Schwinn (lugged steel) - Trek OCLV
Oh, my! 💕
My kids are harassing me about buying a new car. I drive an 03 WRX wagon, and one of the reasons I’m not keen to move on is that it is hard to find anything similar to replace it. So many autos are as boring as a toaster. It’s hard to find anything at all that even has a stick! The Toyota GRCorolla is about the one exception.
Anyway … sweet car, but especially with that 6!
My kids are harassing me about buying a new car. I drive an 03 WRX wagon, and one of the reasons I’m not keen to move on is that it is hard to find anything similar to replace it. So many autos are as boring as a toaster. It’s hard to find anything at all that even has a stick! The Toyota GRCorolla is about the one exception.
Anyway … sweet car, but especially with that 6!
04-05-25 | 02:06 PM
#5860
Gruppetto Bob
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 11,647
Likes: 11,840
From: Seattle-ish
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Bianchi Infinito & Campione de Mundo
04-05-25 | 07:18 PM
#5861
The Wheezing Geezer
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,862
Likes: 1,974
From: Española, NM
Bikes: 1976 Fredo Speciale, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr., Libertas mixte, Raleigh Super Record mixte
Thimble Peak Vista, Catalina Hwy, Tucson, Arizona
This is about a third of the way up Mt. Lemmon.
04-06-25 | 12:30 AM
#5863
Full Member
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 338
Likes: 712
From: SF Bay Area
EDIT...photos did not upload for some reason...
I went back today to the same local Mixed use park. but a shorter route (my regular trails were closed yesterday for trail work) but two big findings...
ONE: Tire Pressure.
This was my third ride on new 27ID wheels and new tires. I had the rear Ralph but slightly smaller. but their big difference was the Racing Ray 2.35 from the previous Nobby Nic, 2.35 (which was on a 30ID rim) I am not a fast rider but I ride some steep trails and this route was very familiar to me. the Ray was not as grippy as the the NN on one section. it was very obvious. Wow, it was fun to experiment.
But on the tire pressure point. I have read that smaller rims will need higher pressures for the same feel. so I increased slightly. yesterday I rode the same trail with 24psi from and 25 rear.. I was was sliding on the loose over hard dirt. but it is a bit moist. so very good overall.
Again I am not a racer (a.k.a. slow) but I can feel the difference.,
TWO: many shades of purple!
I noticed that the two photos I posted above had very different flower colors. I am clueless on flowers. But I am designer, so I know my colors. Today I found out why! Two very different flowers!
I had a great ride. beautiful landscape and challenging climbs. that is all I need. Back in time to make a quick dinner.
I went back today to the same local Mixed use park. but a shorter route (my regular trails were closed yesterday for trail work) but two big findings...
ONE: Tire Pressure.
This was my third ride on new 27ID wheels and new tires. I had the rear Ralph but slightly smaller. but their big difference was the Racing Ray 2.35 from the previous Nobby Nic, 2.35 (which was on a 30ID rim) I am not a fast rider but I ride some steep trails and this route was very familiar to me. the Ray was not as grippy as the the NN on one section. it was very obvious. Wow, it was fun to experiment.
But on the tire pressure point. I have read that smaller rims will need higher pressures for the same feel. so I increased slightly. yesterday I rode the same trail with 24psi from and 25 rear.. I was was sliding on the loose over hard dirt. but it is a bit moist. so very good overall.
Again I am not a racer (a.k.a. slow) but I can feel the difference.,
TWO: many shades of purple!
I noticed that the two photos I posted above had very different flower colors. I am clueless on flowers. But I am designer, so I know my colors. Today I found out why! Two very different flowers!
I had a great ride. beautiful landscape and challenging climbs. that is all I need. Back in time to make a quick dinner.
Last edited by letrebici; 04-06-25 at 12:10 PM.
04-06-25 | 02:37 AM
#5864
Broken neck Ken
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,221
Likes: 3,520
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Trek Domane SL6 Gen 3, Soma Fog Cutter, Detroit Bikes Sparrow FG, Trek Mt Track XCNimbus MUni
Mt Hood ahead. Pictures never do it justice. Riding a brand new RUSA 100k permanent on a beautiful day.
04-06-25 | 10:21 AM
#5866
Senior Member
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 5,093
Likes: 4,590
From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
Bikes: Cannondale - Gary Fisher - Giant - Litespeed - Schwinn Paramount - Schwinn (lugged steel) - Trek OCLV
04-06-25 | 10:21 AM
#5867
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,222
Likes: 5,439
From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
I went back today to the same local Mixed use park. but a shorter route (my regular trails were closed yesterday for trail work) but two big findings...
ONE: Tire Pressure.
This was my third ride on new 27ID wheels and new tires. I had the rear Ralph but slightly smaller. but their big difference was the Racing Ray 2.35 from the previous Nobby Nic, 2.35 (which was on a 30ID rim) I am not a fast rider but I ride some steep trails and this route was very familiar to me. the Ray was not as grippy as the the NN on one section. it was very obvious. Wow, it was fun to experiment.
But on the tire pressure point. I have read that smaller rims will need higher pressures for the same feel. so I increased slightly. yesterday I rode the same trail with 24psi from and 25 rear.. I was was sliding on the loose over hard dirt. but it is a bit moist. so very good overall.
Again I am not a racer (a.k.a. slow) but I can feel the difference.,
TWO: many shades of purple!
I noticed that the two photos I posted above had very different flower colors. I am clueless on flowers. But I am designer, so I know my colors. Today I found out why! Two very different flowers!
I had a great ride. beautiful landscape and challenging climbs. that is all I need. Back in time to make a quick dinner.
ONE: Tire Pressure.
This was my third ride on new 27ID wheels and new tires. I had the rear Ralph but slightly smaller. but their big difference was the Racing Ray 2.35 from the previous Nobby Nic, 2.35 (which was on a 30ID rim) I am not a fast rider but I ride some steep trails and this route was very familiar to me. the Ray was not as grippy as the the NN on one section. it was very obvious. Wow, it was fun to experiment.
But on the tire pressure point. I have read that smaller rims will need higher pressures for the same feel. so I increased slightly. yesterday I rode the same trail with 24psi from and 25 rear.. I was was sliding on the loose over hard dirt. but it is a bit moist. so very good overall.
Again I am not a racer (a.k.a. slow) but I can feel the difference.,
TWO: many shades of purple!
I noticed that the two photos I posted above had very different flower colors. I am clueless on flowers. But I am designer, so I know my colors. Today I found out why! Two very different flowers!
I had a great ride. beautiful landscape and challenging climbs. that is all I need. Back in time to make a quick dinner.
04-06-25 | 01:37 PM
#5868
Matt Pendergast
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,429
Likes: 8,066
From: North Bend, Washington State
Bikes: 1937 Hobbs; 1977 Bruce Gordon; 1987 Bill Holland; 1988 Schwinn Paramount (Fixed gear); 1999 Fat City Yo Eddy (MTB); 2018 Woodrup (Touring) 2016 Ritchey breakaway
As seen along the Seattle Waterfront on Friday on my way to the Bainbridge Island ferry.
Some high-end matching color DPS Wailer Skis in the rack give it that extra touch of excess.
Some high-end matching color DPS Wailer Skis in the rack give it that extra touch of excess.
04-06-25 | 05:37 PM
#5869
Gruppetto Bob
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 11,647
Likes: 11,840
From: Seattle-ish
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Bianchi Infinito & Campione de Mundo
You can beat it. Especially in MPG.
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04-06-25 | 05:38 PM
#5870
Gruppetto Bob
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 11,647
Likes: 11,840
From: Seattle-ish
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Bianchi Infinito & Campione de Mundo
From this morning’s dog walk looking at where a waterfall drops off.
And the falls
And the falls
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04-06-25 | 05:39 PM
#5871
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,222
Likes: 5,439
From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
04-06-25 | 05:55 PM
#5872
Thread Starter
Seat Sniffer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,916
Likes: 3,088
From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
The Civic R is very nice. Three additional requirements for me is (1) big enough in back to fit my bike with the front wheel off, (2) big enough in back to sleep in (in a pinch), and (3) AWD.
I'll check that out. Thanks!
I'll check that out. Thanks!
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04-06-25 | 09:13 PM
#5873
Gruppetto Bob
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 11,647
Likes: 11,840
From: Seattle-ish
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Bianchi Infinito & Campione de Mundo
Edit: They may still offer some with high output motors as well. Doubt the WRX STi has the room you need, but might be worth a look see.
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Last edited by rsbob; 04-06-25 at 09:24 PM.
04-07-25 | 06:29 PM
#5875
Gruppetto Bob
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 11,647
Likes: 11,840
From: Seattle-ish
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Bianchi Infinito & Campione de Mundo
Shots from today’s ride. Finished up just as the first rain drops started to fall, followed by a torrential down pour. Lucked out.
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Last edited by rsbob; 04-07-25 at 09:37 PM.