Sage in a grove of trees along the Burke-Gilman, a rails to trail path in Seattle
A triathlete, his head down, in a full aero tuck and a face full of misery passes us. Our speed is slower but by all accounts much more enjoyable. The sun is out and the temperature sits just above 70-degrees – a perfect spring day in Seattle. Today we are taking our first ride on the Sage Skyline. The Skyline is Sage’s titanium road machine. The frame itself is U.S. made from 3/2.5 tubing. Sage has outfitted the Skyline with couple of nice frame features including Breezer-style dropouts, a 44mm head tube and their carbon clip cable guides. The clip routes mechanical cables under the down tube. For bikes equipped with electric shifting systems, the clip detaches from the frame, providing a wire port for internal routing of the shifter wires. A few hours in the saddle reminded us of titanium’s ride quality. It’s a classic and refreshing feel, a nice complement to a spring ride.
Adjusting the bike and getting the light right
And as good as those crisp, cold beers we had at the famous North City Tavern after the ride. A couple of sips in, rediscussed the relevance of Ti, especially for the forest service roads being ridden these days.
North City Tavern, established 1947
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