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If the pinch point is at the forward end of the chainstays, it’s likely they can be dimpled or spread to increase tire clearance. I’ve not done this myself but it’s fairly commonly done (on steel frames) especially these days when we’re all trying to squeeze in bigger tires. I bet there are...

Agreed! Bikes are a far better match for my wallet and mechanical abilities. I did one gnarly off-road in my Tacoma, but was too afraid of breaking down in the middle of nowhere; thinking of $1000 towing charges plus repair bills, not to mention a seriously annoyed wife...

Sonoma County California. On bike ride this afternoon, Westside Road between Forestville and Healdsburg, looking northeast.

This morning’s low-angle light.

Wow that IS remarkable construction. The archway has sagged down from the wall above but still looks like it could survive many more hundreds of years.

Sonoma County California, taken this afternoon. Looking northeast through just-pruned pinot noir grapes, with Mayacamas Range in far background under nice clouds. Trees in mid-background are mostly native oak.

I couldn’t agree more! Though it may be considered a cliche by some, I’m a sucker for the golden hour.

Sonoma County California, photo taken yesterday. My father built the front shed 45 years ago. I pulled off the blackberry canes that were engulfing it. The garage behind was built by my mother’s brothers in the 1920’s to house the family’s new automobile. The tank house in the background is...

I like your analogy, and think the 'zooming with your feet' somehow parallels the the three 'gears' on a single-speed bike, related to hill steepness: sitting, standing, and walking :)

There is something mentally liberating about having no gears. The 'manager' part of your brain is more relaxed, as it no longer has to think about shifting.

This afternoon, Gasworks Park looking south to Seattle skyline.

Some tire sidewalls aren't very impervious and are known to leak air and weep sealant. I've tilted the tires horizontally and sloshed the sealant up on the sidewalls which seems to help, but still notice small dots of sealant collecting on the sidewalls, and have to top off the tubeless tires...

My wife, photographing a bees nest. Sonoma County, California.

I like this one a lot, but can't articulate why; it just communicates something.

Thank-you Martin. At least I know it's not just me.

Thanks Andrew; appreciate the information. I save most of my photos RAW + JPEG and often just post the latter, but will take your advice.

This is probably painfully obvious :doh:, but I'm not the sharpest tool in the box when it comes to computers! When I drag a vertically oriented photo from my files onto this site, it always flops over to horizontal. How do I prevent this? Thanks very much for your help.

There are online spreadsheets that show you what front/rear gear combinations work with a given chainstay length . Here's one: https://eehouse.org/fixin/formfmu.php I ran a 38/15 singlespeed setup for a few years but finally decided it's too hilly here and I'm too old :)

Duwamish Waterway, Seattle. Today, January 7. Mallards flying overhead.

Well, tubeless is certainly being pushed by the major tire makers (even for skinny road tires), and the tubeless tires, rims, and sealant are all getting better, so maybe tubes are on their way out. Myself, I'll stick with tubes until sealant-free tubeless tires are developed.

My opinion, probably disputed by many, is for carefree pavement riding to go with a good belted tire like the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme. They're not cheap and not particularly lightweight, but last a long time and virtually never get flats. For skinnier tires (25-32mm) I like Continental...

A nice day here in Seattle today (Jan 6) after seemingly endless days of clouds and rain. Close to 50F. Everybody who could be outside was outside :)

Mike, thanks for the information. Even with a tripod, my interior photos would fall far short of yours :)

Uninhabited (from what I could see) island in Sea of Cortez, Mexico; with abandoned machinery and buildings. Also a salt pile, so likely a former saltworks. I have no idea how the shoes and other detritus found its way into this building.

Very inspiring, and great that it's a whole-family activity; definitely prioritizing for a healthy life. And, there's that unspoken rule that any self-respecting bicyclist (or photographer) would never spend more on a car than on their best gear :)

Wow. Holy Smokes indeed! Kyle, you and your family are clearly committed to bicycling, such that (I'm guessing) your car probably sees little use. Great collection of bikes for a variety of uses; that e-Bakfiets is a formidable and amazing machine! Also, very very nice photos of the bikes...

These are beautiful photos; colors, textures, shadows. A reminder (to me anyway) not to overlook mundane subjects that are close at hand.

This park bench is an impromptu memorial and pilgrimage site located next to Kurt Cobain's former house in Seattle. It's on one of my regular bicycling routes, and there is usually someone here paying their respects.

Astoria-Megler bridge, lower Columbia River, Oregon - Washington, USA.

Sulphur pile (more like a mountain). Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver, British Columbia.

Late sunrise through wildfire smoke, Sonoma County California. August 19, 2020.

Near sunset; Toba Inlet, British Columbia. September, 2018

Looks like a Rawland frame, Jack? Yes, sharp eyes! 'Nordavinden' decal somehow installed upside down on top tube. Has custom mid trail fork because I don't care for low trail. It's my most-ridden bike, though less in winter because fenders won't fit with the fatter tires I prefer. What...

Very well said!

That looks like a very fun bike - Jones bars? I also no longer use drop bars. Good luck on your upcoming 62 miler. That's an ambitious ride (definitely more than I've done in awhile), especially since I've heard you have one or two hills in your area...

I don't know, my impression is that modern 1" sensors are pretty close to their m4/3 counterparts and the lenses are definitely smaller. Anyway, a 1' ILC is not going to happen! Welded steel bicycle frames are cheaper to build, a bit lighter for a given strength, and get the job done (a...

Those small Nikons are great, and agree that slung over shoulder works well. Wish Nikon (or someone) would have furthered the 1" sensor ILC concept. I also carry a compact camera, either the Canon G1X-3 or the Panasonic Dc-ZS200, and no longer own any ILC cameras, as they got left at home (too...

Bicycling and photography go great together. The scenery goes by at an agreeable rate, neither too slowly - like walking, nor too quickly - like driving. One thing I'd recommend is a handlebar bag with flip-up lid so it's easy to pull the camera out one-handed. If my camera is too packed...

Thanks Jonathan; I could go on and on about my bikes but have to remember this is a photography site :) I do envy your year round riding weather in LA.

Yes, beautiful boat! Google/Wiki says built in 1924 for Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical family; more recently saved from the scrap pile and now hired out to various groups. I dinghied close to it and saw what looked like students, possibly on a training cruise?

Coleman Valley Road, Sonoma County, California. Bike is a Salsa Fargo

160 ft schooner 'Zodiac' anchored in Echo Bay, Sucia Island, Washington, USA. September 2018.

Thanks very much for the welcome Tony; I've been enjoying the photos on this site for some time as a non-member so thought it was time to join. The friendly and positive (not intimidating) environment is definitely appreciated!

Top: Tugs and container ships at Harbor Island, looking north to downtown Seattle. Above: 'Valiant Spring' taking on cargo of (I think) Palouse wheat, with Seattle in the background. Both taken last week (Dec 22, 2020) while on a bike ride, SOOC jpegs. I'm a new member so may have screwed...

I like this photo a lot, and the portrait orientation. At first wasn't sure about the blocky buildings in the foreground, but then understood the foreground/background layering of new to old and harsh to soft (buildings, mountains, and sky).