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pillete

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Hi guys, I may be moving to Seattle WA soon, and I need to find out what would be the best area to look for an reasonable priced apartment on a decent neighborhood, that is fairly accessible to everything by bike, or public transportation, and of course descent riding around the area as well.

Thanks in advanced
 
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stinky6

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Dec 24, 2004
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There isn't really riding in Seattle, there are the Green Lake dirt jumps and skate park plus the Colonnade, but there aren't any real trails you can ride to in Seattle. Issaquah and the surrounding area is close to riding and Seattle.
 
Huck Banzai

Huck Banzai

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Yeah, only the Colonnade, Greenlake, a bunch of other random spots, good street/urban, and a friggin boatload of amazing trails within short drives.

Wouldn't want to own a bike there.

I think Transcend's from out there, and the Transition guys are from Seattle although in Bellingham now - definitely some cool people out there to show you around.

I have family out there, but dont know my ins and outs. SST can be fun, I imagine its more developed than the last time I was there.
 
Eren

Eren

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Mar 18, 2006
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Huck Banzai said:
Yeah, only the Colonnade, Greenlake, a bunch of other random spots, good street/urban, and a friggin boatload of amazing trails within short drives.

Wouldn't want to own a bike there.

I think Transcend's from out there, and the Transition guys are from Seattle although in Bellingham now - definitely some cool people out there to show you around.

I have family out there, but dont know my ins and outs. SST can be fun, I imagine its more developed than the last time I was there.
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SST got plowed months ago, if not even last summer, i cant keep track of it all not living in the country anymore. But the new "sst" is duthie hill i think.

In terms of riding within seattle, its all street, urban, dirt jumps, etc. But there are some killer trails some shuttleable, some not, within 30-40 minute drive of downtown seattle. Not to mention stevens pass is opening its lifts to bikes next spring it should be? (someone can correct me on that). and best of all, 4 hour drive from whistler, though it can and has been done in 3!
 
cowman

cowman

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Oct 17, 2004
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Yeah what Eren said just about sums it up. Issaquah would be a great place to live. Close to all the good riding and not too far from downtown,
 
thom9719

thom9719

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Issaquah is the best place to live IMO. So many places to ride right from your door step. XC in pretty much every direction and minutes away from the DH trails. I gave myself a long commute to live here and don't regret any of it.

-KT
 
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Speed

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thom9719 said:
Issaquah is the best place to live IMO. So many places to ride right from your door step. XC in pretty much every direction and minutes away from the DH trails. I gave myself a long commute to live here and don't regret any of it.

-KT
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+1, except Issaquah is a short commute.

OP: What's your definition of affordable? If you're from CA, then it's affordable. Anywhere else, not so much.
 
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pillete

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Mar 25, 2005
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OP: where are you going to work?
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Thanks guys a lot of info here.

I'm still trying to figure out that one. But if you have an opening for someone with an Economics degree, IT experience, professional bike fitting, mechanic, purchasing , and sales. Please let me know.:thumb:

BTW looking to move from the New York City area.
 
Da Peach

Da Peach

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pillete said:
Thanks guys a lot of info here.

I'm still trying to figure out that one. But if you have an opening for someone with an Economics degree, IT experience, professional bike fitting, mechanic, purchasing , and sales. Please let me know.:thumb:

BTW looking to move from the New York City area.
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No idea about the job situation, but for riding, you'd want to live in Bellingham, WA.

Must be said, I don't know anything about Issaqua(sp?)
 
Eren

Eren

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Mar 18, 2006
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Da Peach said:
No idea about the job situation, but for riding, you'd want to live in Bellingham, WA.

Must be said, I don't know anything about Issaqua(sp?)
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issaquah has very good riding and better job opportunities (seattle, short commute) then bellingham does or ever would, especially with a main expertise in economics. With that said, bellingham is good, but you need to be in the know for a while to ride any of the good trails up there. They are much more hush hush then any of the "exits" in issaquah.

In the end it depends on what is "affordable". Your best bet to find a job in sales, IT, economics is seattle, then bellevue. Both no more then 35 mins drive in the severe traffic we have throughout seattle.

thom9719 said:
Not to Everett :thumb:

-KT
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definitely a long commute. Must have been a good 1hr 30min - 2 hours each way with the ****holes we call "free"ways in washington, they're never free of traffic!
 
Transcend

Transcend

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Eren said:
issaquah has very good riding and better job opportunities (seattle, short commute) then bellingham does or ever would, especially with a main expertise in economics. With that said, bellingham is good, but you need to be in the know for a while to ride any of the good trails up there. They are much more hush hush then any of the "exits" in issaquah.

In the end it depends on what is "affordable". Your best bet to find a job in sales, IT, economics is seattle, then bellevue. Both no more then 35 mins drive in the severe traffic we have throughout seattle.



definitely a long commute. Must have been a good 1hr 30min - 2 hours each way with the ****holes we call "free"ways in washington, they're never free of traffic!
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The riding in Bellingham is some of the best I have ever experienced, especially the hush hush stuff, and I have been lucky enough to ride all over the world.

However, the job market is probably one of the worst in the US. If you come here, make sure you have a job first, or bring your own employment with you. I know more lawyers, geologists, doctors and other professionals without a job here than i ever thought possible.

Like 200 people apply for a dishwasher position at local restaurants...
 
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