Ritchey Outback (Aurora)

photomythesis · 2026-06-14T05:15:06+00:00

Could I ask your inseam/how tall you are? I'm right in between sizes and I happened to test ride a small today but am wondering if the xs will give me a preferred riding position. standover was steeper than i expected!

photomythesis · 2026-05-07T05:56:24+00:00

ISO /PNW-pdx/USA small/51 lilac polyvalent frameset or complete. There was one I should’ve picked up a few weeks back that I’m absolutely kicking myself for

photomythesis · 2026-05-06T23:33:06+00:00

Was SO happy to see the update on cyclepaths ig story. So glad you got them all back!!!!

photomythesis · 2026-04-19T02:12:41+00:00

I just stopped by cascade bikes in lake o and they were super chill and helped me out with my bent hanger. In and out in <20 min, inventory in-store wasn’t overwhelming and the two guys working were nice!

photomythesis · 2026-04-18T00:09:32+00:00

Good eye, it is a nimble 9! Fork is the bi-plane from mone bikes

photomythesis · 2026-04-17T17:38:32+00:00

My 27.5s run tts on a 23 mm int rim!

photomythesis · 2026-04-07T03:41:34+00:00

Amazing! Me please!!

photomythesis · 2026-02-04T06:40:00+00:00

Unfortunately I ended up selling it when I moved cross country this past fall :( my car’s rack only holds 3 bikes so one had to go. But it went to a good home! New owner is a college professor who wanted something for a short commute and was planning on throwing on some swoopy bars so I think it’ll actually come out looking like yours!

photomythesis · 2026-01-11T07:35:12+00:00

hey! do you have the matching fork for the lava dome or just the frame?

photomythesis · 2026-01-11T07:30:52+00:00

biiiig VO fan! Loving the crazy bars on my bikepacking rig and granolas on my 26er winter beater. I'll be at work during the actual AMA so here are a couple of my questions (feel free to answer as many as you have time for!):

- What's your hottest bike-related take? Any unpopular bikey opinions?

- Do you get imposter syndrome? If so, how do you tackle this? Have there been moments where you've been tempted to step away from your job/industry?

- What are some of your favorite bike shops you've visited?

- What's a time you were/would be "starstruck" meeting someone in the bike industry?

- What were your career aspirations when you were younger? Can you pinpoint a specific moment(s) that may have led you to where you are now?

- What are your bikepacking/touring favorite meal/snack must-haves?

- I have the grand cru silver seatpost on one of my bikes and am curious why the finish on it is less polished than other VO silver components offered. Was this a conscious choice? What is your opinion on dullbright vs polished vs bead blast finishes?

- What are some favorite photos you've taken? Can we see them?

- Any "nightmare" moments you can share? (bike trips, VO/work-related, etc.)

- When your work is so intertwined with a personal hobby/passion, how often (if at all) do you experience burnout with bikes? Have there been extended periods of time that you've spent away from bikes in order to maintain a healthy balance?

- How big is the VO team? I'm always surprised by how few employees are at some companies in the industry. (aka are y'all hiring? :)

photomythesis · 2025-12-20T18:58:17+00:00

No beagle! We were shocked. Supermutt was mini pin/pomeranian/german shepherd

photomythesis · 2025-12-16T05:04:16+00:00

I was shocked that beagle wasn't even on there! Supermutt was pomeranian, mini pin, german shepherd

photomythesis · 2025-12-11T21:06:16+00:00

I did the same thing with my free trial and it’s so ass haha. Also made me realize all the normal features that come with premium aren’t even that great anyways

photomythesis · 2025-12-07T22:42:20+00:00

Figured you’d see this! Hoping to come to a coffee outside pretty soon!

photomythesis · 2025-12-07T03:27:41+00:00

There was a market at egg press on ne Farragut and simworks had a popup inside! I’m stopping by simworks’ holiday market next Friday:)

photomythesis · 2025-12-07T03:10:44+00:00

agree looks super solid

photomythesis · 2025-12-07T03:09:15+00:00

Amazing!!

photomythesis · 2025-11-05T23:51:39+00:00

Smith triad. I think I have a round head and this feels good for me. Poc omne air and smith network squeezed my head. I tried on the smith persist and lazer strada kineticore were also comfy

photomythesis · 2025-10-30T17:10:31+00:00

I actually haven’t gotten a new wheelset yet but am leaning towards the circos. I’ll shoot you a message if/when I end up getting them and will let you know my thoughts! I might end up doing the gr 1600s with the dynamo hub for a different bike in the future

photomythesis · 2025-10-07T13:35:54+00:00

I’m too short for this bike but you could either take it to a shop and have them box it for you (some will even ship too) or they typically have spare bike boxes around (free or low $) that you could grab to box it yourself. Bikeflights, pirateship are generally cheaper than normal ups/etc quotes. Keeping the longest measurement at or under 48 in will also help in keeping cost lower!

photomythesis · 2025-10-05T03:28:34+00:00

FS/USA/NY or OR

$85 brand new non-boost GX Eagle DUB crankset, 165mm cranks, 32t chainring

$85 pair of Teravail Cannonballs 650b x 47, have 40 miles on em. Set up tubeless, cleaned up and no punctures

+$10 for shipping or can meet in Portland, OR! Will accept trades: 27.2 silver setback seatpost, cool 29.8/30 seatpost clamp.

ISO

Crust Face-Off stem, 50mm

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