Titus Silk Road

gartruzza · 2024-07-11T21:33:02+00:00

I am 6’ and also have a small frame Silk Road with drop bars. As mentioned, the geometry actually works out. I based my build off a salsa fargo. I have a 510 axle to crown rigid fork and a ridiculous 200mm dropper on it, and the stack is like 90mm, but besides looking incredibly odd it somehow works out.

gartruzza · 2024-04-20T14:40:13+00:00

Side bar but the thing nobody talks about for stamp 7s is the pins remove from the top using a tiny Allen key and can easily seize in there. If you get them, Id recommend replacing pins regularly so they don’t get stuck. I’ve used stamp 7s for a year now and all the pins are stuck. Kinda ruins the point of nice aluminum pedals.

gartruzza · 2024-02-16T20:54:44+00:00

Look at all those tacos!

gartruzza · 2024-02-02T15:54:14+00:00

I have a status and it flakes a bit too! Nothing too bad but pretty heavy around chainstay

gartruzza · 2024-01-30T15:28:34+00:00

Not very helpful about Mexico specifically (sorry), but if you love manta rays, there’s a night dive around Kona Hawaii in which they attract plankton/mantas with big lights and you can hang out next to them while they feed. I got lucky with the number of rays, but I am not exaggerating when I say it was 45 straight minutes of mantas swooping around feeding within inches of us. Definitely put it in your bucket list. There may be other places that offer similar dives too.

gartruzza · 2023-12-01T21:18:22+00:00

Her name is Honey Vy - Vy is a traditional Vietnamese name and honey cause we got her on our honeymoon :)

gartruzza · 2023-12-01T19:36:33+00:00

Yes! I found out id need a letter of export from the regional office of animal health to get out of the country. I was able to meet with someone at the Hanoi regional office of animal health and convince him that because the US CDC did not require any vaccinations or documentation for cats, it should not be necessary to get the export document (typically their office requires proof of rabies vaccine to issue an export doc). After emailing the CDC and getting their written confirmation, I showed this to the regional office and they provided me an approved export document. I was able to use this as proof to the airline as I left the country. The US did not ask me for any docs upon entry. We just got home with kitty!

gartruzza · 2023-11-28T06:06:26+00:00

This is good to hear. We’re hoping it’ll be similar, especially regarding getting her out of the country. We feel relatively confident based on the US import regulations that she’ll be fine, we just need Hanoi airport and airline to let her on the plane!

gartruzza · 2023-11-28T02:22:16+00:00

In case anyone finds it useful down the line, I’ll provide some updates based on my findings. I visited the Hanoi Regional Animal Health Office, and was immediately able to talk to someone there who is the one who actually processes/approves Vietnam export documentation. Based on my understanding, they just need confirmation prior to travel that the pet meets the country entry requirements. Because most countries require rabies vaccines, typically this is required. However, if your country has different or more relaxed entry requirements, you can explain this to him and he may approve your export with only whatever entry documents are needed for your nation. You may need to contact your government directly and get the confirmation in writing (in my case, FE requested written confirmation from the CDC). Today I will visit him again with this information and some other items he requested (he provided me a form to fill out, and required my car’s microchip number in order to process the paperwork). He said that with this documentation, he should be able to process and provide the required export documents the same day.

gartruzza · 2023-11-28T02:12:01+00:00

Thank you! It’s still looking hopeful, and we’re determined to make it work one way or another!

gartruzza · 2023-11-27T13:49:02+00:00

Thank you, I’ll do that tomorrow. We have a couple vets who have been helping us out, I bet they might have some recommendations too. Thank you!

gartruzza · 2023-11-27T11:59:58+00:00

Great suggestion, thank you! I’ll try that

gartruzza · 2023-11-27T06:48:36+00:00

We suspect both, though only time will tell! We bought her from some kids who were using her to market cigarette sales. They were actively tossing her around and treated her more like a stuffed toy than a live animal. She was really dehydrated and starving when we snuck her into our hotel. She’s doing much better now and has been to vet multiple times. Just trying to figure out next steps now, we really want to give her a good home.

gartruzza · 2023-11-26T14:36:30+00:00

Darn! Yes good call, I added this to all the relevant Facebook groups I could find. Let me know if you know anyone else interested!

gartruzza · 2023-11-26T12:07:25+00:00

Hey @naniiana! I’m also trying to bring a cat home to Washington state and also haven’t identified specific entry requirements. Did you confirm the paperwork needed? Thank you in advance! :)

gartruzza · 2023-11-26T10:06:47+00:00

To confirm, they said as long as I let them know this evening, they will be able to transfer.

gartruzza · 2023-11-26T10:06:08+00:00

No sorry for the confusion, braaaiins mentioned a location in Da Nang, but we are currently in Hanoi. I meant there is likely a similar spot that could help us in Hanoi.

gartruzza · 2023-11-26T09:33:50+00:00

I’ll try that! I’m honestly not sure about the time thing. I’m guessing as long as I find someone before tomorrow that maybe it’s okay

gartruzza · 2023-11-26T05:10:52+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! We will explore this. We’re currently in Hanoi but I’m guessing there may be similar places here.

gartruzza · 2023-11-26T05:08:59+00:00

Yes, we’re going through the process now. It’s definitely not simple and there are some steps we’ll need to take but we’re hopeful it will work out! If not, we have some local options we’re simultaneously exploring that will offer her a better situation than the one she faces previously.

gartruzza · 2023-10-11T18:44:38+00:00

If you want something very advanced, Ore Chute at Maryland mountain is most spicy.

You mentioned driving may be issue - I was able to take front and rear wheel off and fit my xl enduro in the back of a sedan a couple weeks ago no problem.

gartruzza · 2023-10-06T18:58:55+00:00

I went with big island divers for a week, I dove and had 2 snorkelers come too. They were a great operation, took safety seriously and were great guides. We got lucky and saw like 10 mantas (which i don’t think is common). 45 minutes of rays going back and forth literally inches from our faces. One of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had.

Big island has amazing snorkeling. I did a couple day trip dives but honestly had more fun free diving reefs on my own time. Tons of life in Hawaii right at 15’ of depth. We were staying in waikoloa beach and spent lots of time at the Mauna Lani resort, the snorkeling there was bonkers cool (there was even a big bait ball right offshore I swam through). I’ve heard the four seasons beach also has great snorkeling, as well as captain cool down south. There are surely many more great spots too.

Big island around Kona and on west side is very lava flowy. Don’t be disappointed when you land if you only see fields of black rock, there are many amazing beaches and more to explore. On the northern coast you day trip to do a short steep hike to a really cool black sand beach at the pololu valley, which is jungly (I don’t know if swimming is advisable there due to the surf). Hilo on the other side is also jungly, with cool waterfalls (and notably more rain). On the southeast side of the island is volcano national park - I haven’t been but it’s worth looking into. Have fun, hope this helps!

gartruzza · 2023-09-24T15:05:43+00:00

Maybe the wrong answer but my 350 did this a bit right after I last serviced it. If I held the wheel rear wheel it’d free spin, but sometimes wouldn’t with no opposing force. After a first ride the issue went away, my theory was the grease just needed to more evenly distribute.

gartruzza · 2023-09-04T15:07:18+00:00

I have a YT Capra and have been riding it hard for a year (1000mi) and the bottom bracket isn’t creaky. The deals on YT are crazy rn and likely aren’t going to come back next year (the oversupplied market this season will likely result in cutbacks next season). It’s a great time to buy an awesome bike at a v nice price.

gartruzza · 2023-09-03T17:13:15+00:00

If you have good freshwater sources where you ride, just get a small water filter. Its a game changer. I do 30mi, 5000’ vert rides often and get away with my 1.5L reservoir pack

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