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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-20-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,456
Posted By tntyz

Very satisfied Edge 530 owner here. I cannot see...

Very satisfied Edge 530 owner here. I cannot see how anyone would want to use the 530 for on the fly navigation. It works fine for following a course that has been loaded and that's easy enough to do...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,690
Posted By tntyz

January birthday plus Wisconsin weather means...

January birthday plus Wisconsin weather means unlikely that I could do this outside. Four+ hours on a trainer does not sound like fun!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-18-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,955
Posted By tntyz

This sounds like my experience with the Garmin...

This sounds like my experience with the Garmin Edge 520. Sensors would drop and reconnect in mid-ride. I even had a firmware update happen in the middle of a ride. I finally stopped connecting to my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-13-20, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,955
Posted By tntyz

None of what you have listed. Mine is fast,...

None of what you have listed. Mine is fast, solid, capable of more things than I will ever use.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-01-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,561
Posted By tntyz

Varia user here. A couple weeks ago motorcyclist...

Varia user here. A couple weeks ago motorcyclist stopped and chatted with me while we were both at a stop sign. He mentioned that he could really see my rear light about 1/2 mile back (the road was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,304
Posted By tntyz

I'm wearing 2+ layers of clothing on my legs when...

I'm wearing 2+ layers of clothing on my legs when it's that cold. Pushing against that resistance is definitely noticeable. Also, my nose runs when it's cold and my snot-rocket position is not as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tntyz

+1 for tires. Recently replaced stock...

+1 for tires.
Recently replaced stock Bontrager R2 Hardcase Light with Continental GP 5000. Smoother ride, better handling - nice!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-04-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,465
Posted By tntyz

Another vote for the RWGPS app here. Works great!...

Another vote for the RWGPS app here. Works great! Some of the dashboard apps are nice, depending on how much information you want on a screen.

I'm checking out one called Simply Sun Time. It let's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,800
Posted By tntyz

1000 meters per hour? I'm lucky if I can do 1000...

1000 meters per hour? I'm lucky if I can do 1000 meters in a day.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 07:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,930
Posted By tntyz

1000k on a chain - seems pretty short. How badly...

1000k on a chain - seems pretty short. How badly worn was the chain you replaced?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,880
Posted By tntyz

Some Garmin units were doing a poor job of...

Some Garmin units were doing a poor job of reporting battery. Run it down to zero, then turn it off and back on, Keep doing this until it won't come back on at all. Do a full charge.

How's your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-20, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,118
Posted By tntyz

Many years ago I removed all speed information...

Many years ago I removed all speed information from my main Garmin screen. Now it shows HR, Grade %, Cadence, Gears (thanks, Di2!) and that's it. Other information is available by scrolling, but this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,900
Posted By tntyz

This was my thought, too. I like my bike shorts...

This was my thought, too. I like my bike shorts to fit pretty tight in the crotch to hold everything in place. Too much room will lead to rubbing. Trust me, you don't want rubbing in that area!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,193
Posted By tntyz

My lesson learned is that I care about PRs, but...

My lesson learned is that I care about PRs, but not overall standings so much. I never was the fastest guy on a bike, but I'm still having plenty of fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,820
Posted By tntyz

Some of my longer rides now involve loops that...

Some of my longer rides now involve loops that bring me past my house periodically so I can lose/gain water as needed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,582
Posted By tntyz

I used the d-fly unit paired with a Garmin Edge...

I used the d-fly unit paired with a Garmin Edge 520 for a couple years. It worked - pretty much. No lockups or interruptions to shifting, but sometimes the 520 and the d-fly would drop connection. In...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,193
Posted By tntyz

Strava Crushed my Soul

Last weekend was out on a nice ride. On one of the local Strava segments, feeling better than usual, favorable wind direction so decided to go for it. I knew I had one of my better times and was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 16,944
Posted By tntyz

I can honestly state that I have never heard that...

I can honestly state that I have never heard that expression. You made my day!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,579
Posted By tntyz

Wait - your store had flour?!?

Wait - your store had flour?!?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,579
Posted By tntyz

Strava should add a "wave reply factor" to their...

Strava should add a "wave reply factor" to their route planning tool. Available to subscription users only.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,240
Posted By tntyz

Sounds like all ended well. Personally, I...

Sounds like all ended well.

Personally, I think horns are way overused. They're supposed to be to notify others of your presence to avoid an accident. 90% of the time the accident has been avoided...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,067
Posted By tntyz

To those wondering about what you do with a radar...

To those wondering about what you do with a radar warning, the answer is "maybe nothing". However, this does trigger the light to flash in a different pattern and more brightly. It does seem to catch...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,860
Posted By tntyz

FWIW, Edge 530 user here. If the 830 is even...

FWIW, Edge 530 user here. If the 830 is even close you'll probably love it. Display easy to read. Works seamlessly with the Varia, of course, and no problems with phone/BT dropping out which I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,747
Posted By tntyz

Read one article about a cycling death and...

Read one article about a cycling death and suddenly your news feed is filled with them. This can distort your perception about how dangerous cycling on the road is.
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