| Nice! We were just in Japan in March and, after striking out on cherry blossoms in the South, we hit peak bloom in Tokyo. I imagine it would be even more stunning in the mountains.
Robert Tilley San Diego, CA
Sent from my iPhone I'm really enjoying everyone's photos. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom here, so I can finally contribute.
Takashi
2025年4月13日日曜日 6:51:33 UTC+9 Patrick Moore:
Lovely photo and pretty bike. Surprised by the straight bar — why a straight bar instead of one of Rivendell’s sweep-back bars? No bone to pick, as I like drop bars exclusively, tho’ I am always looking for a non-drop-bar that my left palm can tolerate for more than 10 miles.
Also, why do you take the fenders off instead of leaving them on year-‘round? Your Hillborne’s prettiness would not be diminished by nice silver and textured aluminum fenders that would add no more than 1.5 lb. Again, just curious, not judging.
All men by nature desire to know. Aristotle
Took the fenders off my Hillborne last week. Now just trying to enjoy the East Bay hills as much as possible while they're still green.
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A little bit chilly, a little bit breezy and a little bit wet, but it felt good just to get out there and see some green !!!
I recently posted in the "Black & Silver" thread that my next set of tires for the Platypus would have black side walls. Then my favorite LBS offered a deep discount (nearly 40% off) on their remaining WTB 47 Byways. Not knowing if I'd like them, or if they'd even fit under the fenders, I bought 2. I'm going back tomorrow for their 3rd and final Byway. Yep, I like 'em.,
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On Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 7:00:18 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote:
The idea of spring tends to conjure images of flowers and blooming trees, and here in Vancouver BC we have no shortage of these - but there's a less photogenic side of spring here - heavy rains - and it was on full display today. I waited for five hours for a break in the rain, but the rain only seemed to get heavier. I decided to go out anyway, telling myself I could turn around at any time. I donned my poncho with some breathable clothing underneath since it was a pretty mild 13C (about 55F for y'all down there).
I rode a 30km loop to a small lake / park located in the middle of the suburbs, usually filled with loud children and adults alike. Today was so "miserable" that I nearly had the whole place to myself and the ducks. The ASMR of the rain on the trees soothes my soul. It was warm enough that while I got soaked, I wasn't too cold. Perfect day, honestly. I'll take this experience over a busy but sunny park experience every single time.
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