[The Five Eight Five]

Dang, still no legitimate fix? So if conditions are dry and it hasn’t rained, easy peasy, but if there’s lots of water it may not be passable?

[The Five Eight Five]

creadinger, thanks for the thorough route description! Sounds like quite the trek.

I too am surprised there’s no easy connection once crossing the Wilson Bridge. I laugh when I see the “Bikes may take full lane” signs along St. Barnabas. I don’t feel safe in a CAR on St. Barnabas!

It does appear biking to Green Line outbound may be the most viable option…

[The Five Eight Five]

Thanks lordofthemark, I didn’t know there was such a listserve– they’d probably know!

And you’re right, biking to SW-waterfront and taking metro from there is probably a good option also. Especially with the upcoming metro closures south of Reagan Airport.

[The Five Eight Five]

Thanks guys, great suggestions! For now I’m going to put some of the spacers on top of the stem and try out various heights. Bikenetic sounds like the place to go for the steering tube cut–I’ll definitely be bringing it there. Would their shop employees also be able to give stem height recommendations based on my reach and height? I’m not sure I’m experienced enough to know what “feels” best. :confused: Never bought a new bike from a shop, but I’m assuming the employees have a general idea of where to set the stem for a new rider, right?

Besides that, I love the bike and had a blast taking it 20+ miles on the MVT already. Cheers!

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