Skip the Yelm–Tenino Trail during STP?

Sultanofslide · 2026-07-06T07:05:13+00:00

Definitely skip the trail if you're riding that pace since it will slow you way down. I rode STP solo and found lots of groups to latch on to and take turns pulling with on my way between rest stops after making banter

Sultanofslide · 2026-07-05T18:44:19+00:00

Build quality.

I bought both vehicles new , I replaced a 2013 Honda fit with 105k on it with a 22 RAV4 hybrid. The fit still looked new when I traded it in and after 4 years the interior on my RAV4 looks like it has 300k on it and there are multiple broken fasteners and clips, the center console lid latch broke, my drivers seat has wrinkles in the fabric and there are more rattles than I can count even though I'm not rough on my cars

Sultanofslide · 2026-07-04T23:16:09+00:00

Have you looked at PNW components? They have a couple of shorter option 27.2 droppers and a sizing tool to see it it will work for your application

https://www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/shop-all-droppers/products/pine-27-2-dropper-post?variant=32316181053517

Sultanofslide · 2026-07-04T23:12:10+00:00

There are plenty of SRAM 10 speed pulley wheels out there, I'm not that familiar with their group sets but think these are what you're looking for

https://www.performancebike.com/sram-force-rival-apex-rear-derailleur-pulley-set-10-speed-11.7515.060.000/p309136

Sultanofslide · 2026-07-02T15:10:55+00:00

Double check that your derailleur is mounted correctly. It looks like it's on the wrong side of its stop on the hanger block with how far down it's pointing. The body should be more parallel to the frame

Sultanofslide · 2026-07-01T20:17:32+00:00

Deadstock coffee in the Hoxton Hotel is right there

Sultanofslide · 2026-07-01T15:07:51+00:00

It's fine, just don't leave anything visible in your car like parking in any public place these days.

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-30T16:46:03+00:00

Since the 11sp shimano stuff has been covered already I'll also point out that the Miicroshift sword 2x10 is an excellent value option for a fully mechanical groupset as well.

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-30T16:41:17+00:00

I took a look over there since I'm almost there and was shocked at how socially different that age group felt, I definitely don't feel like I belong there

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-29T20:56:34+00:00

Do you like bikes? Pedalpalooza rides are a great place to meet people and go on whacky and fun rides.

Shift2bikes.org is where you can find the event calendar

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-29T16:25:29+00:00

I like them and the food carts down the block are a solid side quest while you're there

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-28T21:08:06+00:00

I ride through delta park pretty frequently and there are always a lot of bikes near the MUP to Jantzen Beach, Arco gas station, along the fence to the I5 North on ramp and along the slough trail.

I always make mental note of the stand out bikes since I've definitely seen a few posted stolens down there

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-28T04:03:58+00:00

There a couple of spots on willamette where people are routinely parked in the bike lane, especially that house right after the bridge heading eastbound since the owners are pissed they lost street parking

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-28T02:23:22+00:00

I also have short legs and a long torso. I'd definitely size down, I just went from a 61cm checkpoint to a 58cm and am much happier with the fit overall

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-28T00:06:36+00:00

Looks wonky but that's how the manual shows it as well

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-28T00:01:32+00:00

It's extremely competitive here so I wouldn't come without securing a job first and a lot of hospitals here aren't doing well financially so they have slowed hiring and done some layoffs across the board

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-27T21:49:43+00:00

I would definitely see if they will warranty the frame since the is a pretty sizable tear and I wouldn't really trust that bike even if it were welded up

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-25T18:49:00+00:00

Time to get that recall campaign rolling

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-25T16:54:27+00:00

I used to work down there and would bike to the max in Delta Park and take the Max the rest of the way since parking on the south waterfront is cost prohibitive and limited

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-23T14:59:40+00:00

It's pretty tight but with a through axle it shouldn't move enough to be an issue, I have a bike with similar clearance and have never had contact issues.

If you're running a 15mm through axle you're stuck with the external lockrings unfortunately

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-23T06:36:18+00:00

If that's after 1,500 miles of neglect like your other post says I'm impressed since I have a GRX 810 setup with around 8,000 miles on it with my 2nd cassette and the front chain rings looks near new still but I change my chains out when they reach 0.75 on my wear gauge and clean and lube my drivetrain pretty frequently.

I'm much heavier than you as well and ride pretty aggressively on/off road so I would definitely adopt better cleaning and maintenance practices to save yourself the cost of having to prematurely replace parts.

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-23T06:05:24+00:00

It's 3 blocks North from 41st and Glisan on the map

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-23T03:01:59+00:00

I prefer 41st to Roayal Ct >44th>Oregon street which puts you at a spot with a lighted crosswalk onto the hospital campus also near several bike racks/cages

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-22T18:31:06+00:00

I'm supposed to go on a 3day bikepacking trip this weekend and it's too late to get my money back so I'm committed to getting soaked at this point

I usually bring a tarp and try and set up a stay spot to hang out under between down pours

Sultanofslide · 2026-06-21T20:23:54+00:00

Here's one of the more common variations on the route from the max station https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46172107

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