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Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,291
Posted By Steve B.

Thank you for this, I was not clear on how the...

Thank you for this, I was not clear on how the different rims were designed and functioned. I am curious as to what (if any) advantage there is to a hookless tubeless rim vs. the hooked type. I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,291
Posted By Steve B.

Should be no difference but in reality there is....

Should be no difference but in reality there is. The OEM Bontrager clinchers mounted and dismounted from the Bontrager with pretty much one tire lever needed. The Conti GP5000 S TR tubeless needed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,291
Posted By Steve B.

It can be a big pain as you need to mount the...

It can be a big pain as you need to mount the first bead and make sure the bead sits in the center channel, then do the same with the 2nd side of the tire. Hard to mount if any of the bead is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,291
Posted By Steve B.

I was of the same thought. I carry 3 CO2 anyway,...

I was of the same thought. I carry 3 CO2 anyway, plus 2 tubes, so switching to a plug and dumped a tube when I went tubeless. Really very dependent on the rim design. I hate dealing with tubeless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 355
Posted By Steve B.

A buddy rides a middle level Trek aluminum with...

A buddy rides a middle level Trek aluminum with Sora, he keeps up with us just fine, me on a new Trek carbon with Ultegra Di2. Upgrading will not make you faster. Might shift better. You need to...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 319
Posted By Steve B.

My bike commute was never the same route as my...

My bike commute was never the same route as my car commute. My bike commute maximized use of bike lanes and paths. My car used the parkway. My car commute was 1:20 to 1:40. My bike commute was 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,495
Posted By Steve B.

It’s possible to deactivate using the settings on...

It’s possible to deactivate using the settings on one of the Garmin computers. You can select modes on the GPS screen
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,495
Posted By Steve B.

It’s still useful in congested conditions, just...

It’s still useful in congested conditions, just turn off audible alarms. This way it’s still functioning for when you need to move into the lane for parked cars, turn left, etc…
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,291
Posted By Steve B.

Yes, that’s what I got. I wonder if I’ll ever...

Yes, that’s what I got. I wonder if I’ll ever need it
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,291
Posted By Steve B.

5-7 minutes. I've changed enough in 35 years to...

5-7 minutes. I've changed enough in 35 years to be good and fast at it. I also use good tires, either GP4S or GP5000, so go a few years usually without a flat. I cannot say if it's faster to plug...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,329
Posted By Steve B.

Agree

Agree
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,329
Posted By Steve B.

Also good points, they convict for murder on...

Also good points, they convict for murder on circumstantial. This case maybe not so clear cut ?. Some guy complains he saw 2 guys naked in public, reports to police. Maybe no video or other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,602
Views: 464,106
Posted By Steve B.

The Kas saga continues. In communication with her...

The Kas saga continues. In communication with her former owners, turns out she was a much more affectionate cat with them, who loved to cuddle with Mom and Dad on the couch, etc….. We did not know...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,329
Posted By Steve B.

No, you make a good point that the cops really...

No, you make a good point that the cops really needed to observe this first hand to have arrested. Somebodies complaint is as you say, really not enough. My point was it should be basic knowledge...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,329
Posted By Steve B.

Well, public indecency is on the books in a lot...

Well, public indecency is on the books in a lot of states and you risk the ire of the local cops if you undress in public and somebody sees you and complains. That was the stupid part. I take off...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,291
Posted By Steve B.

Went tubeless road a month ago, so a few hundred...

Went tubeless road a month ago, so a few hundred miles now. I can run less air (70-80), so ride quality is even better. I’m using GP5000 S TR in a 28mm. On my Bontrager Aeolus 37 rims they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,495
Posted By Steve B.

I’m 2 weeks or so in a Varia 715. I got the...

I’m 2 weeks or so in a Varia 715. I got the camera version as I ride alone a lot and figured good to have a recording of that numbnut that rear ends me. In use, it’s very good at what it needs to...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-04-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By Steve B.

Car ?, e-bike ?, lwn mower ?. Would you maybe...

Car ?, e-bike ?, lwn mower ?. Would you maybe contemplate that you have given us little to work on.
Forum: Touring
06-04-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By Steve B.

From NYC, generally due west is thru the...

From NYC, generally due west is thru the difficult hills of Penn. I have seen routes that either take the southern NY route past Binghamton, which is not not hilly, or heading to Albany and west on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By Steve B.

Agree, the 1030 Plus got a lot of OS upgrades...

Agree, the 1030 Plus got a lot of OS upgrades that they sadly did not send to the 1030, but why would they ?. I ended up skipping the Plus and got the 1040 on sale at my LBS. It's a terrific device.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,333
Posted By Steve B.

Well of course it is. Not having to buy the...

Well of course it is. Not having to buy the cross bars saves upwards of $150 or so. It's a significant part of the cost of the system.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 342
Posted By Steve B.

As I recall the TI area, lots of good quality...

As I recall the TI area, lots of good quality paved rural roads. I think you need to go a bit east to find more dirt roads. Ditto over a bridge in Canada. Thus I'd maybe be thinking road bike or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,968
Posted By Steve B.

Yes, though my spelling is correct, named after...

Yes, though my spelling is correct, named after Dwight. I believe that after a few accidents, they painted the bollards red.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,968
Posted By Steve B.

Nonsense. There are always good examples. ...

Nonsense. There are always good examples.

As stated previously, the local county park - Eisenhower, built some poorly designed MUPS. The bollards at some locations, being about 4 inches round,...
Forum: Recumbent
06-01-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By Steve B.

Agree that bents sit lower and are less visible. ...

Agree that bents sit lower and are less visible. That was my experience for the years I rode a bent. I saw a lot with the tall 3 ft orange flag, made sense to have one.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By Steve B.

My Instinct watch sends HR to my 1040 (using...

My Instinct watch sends HR to my 1040 (using broadcast HR). The HR data gets picked up as part of the ride activity and sent to Connect. No need to have multiple ride activities being tracked.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 601
Posted By Steve B.

And as note that this is a Specialized bike. ...

And as note that this is a Specialized bike. They do not allow mail order so you won’t be finding a deal getting it shipped you your house. The Spec. website sometimes has deals, but you are only...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 601
Posted By Steve B.

A question. As a newbie, with few if any specific...

A question. As a newbie, with few if any specific bike repair tools or knowledge, where are you planning on taking this for service ??

And yes you can spend less on a hybrid. The Roll has a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 601
Posted By Steve B.

Lots of online sources I won’t name. That’s for...

Lots of online sources I won’t name. That’s for when you’ve got years of experience and really know what size fits you. You dont know that currently and the only way to find out is ride a few out...
Forum: Introductions
05-31-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By Steve B.

Pretty area, I love the St Lawrence. Good biking...

Pretty area, I love the St Lawrence. Good biking up your way, just a hard winter,
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 601
Posted By Steve B.

Best suggestion is head to a local bike shop and...

Best suggestion is head to a local bike shop and look at what they’ve got in your price range. As a beginner I suspect you want what is known as a hybrid, looks like a mountain bike, doesn’t have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 875
Posted By Steve B.

Same gear on any ride. A tube. Tire levers, worm...

Same gear on any ride. A tube. Tire levers, worm tubeless patch, 3 CO2 cartridges and inflator, mini pump, bike tool, tire boots. My tube kit has no worm patch but I carry a 2nd tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 907
Posted By Steve B.

My analog pump gauge says A. My digital pump...

My analog pump gauge says A. My digital pump gauge says B. My hand held digital gauge says C. I just use the digital pump and whatever pressure it tells me. Close enough.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By Steve B.

So basically you can program one of the top...

So basically you can program one of the top buttons to send the F derailer to the other ring with one push.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,309
Posted By Steve B.

After Hurricane Sandy, when the 6 mile long wood...

After Hurricane Sandy, when the 6 mile long wood boardwalk in the Rockaways got relocated in many pieces a half mile north, NYC, against many objections of some locals, rebuilt as a 30 ft wide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 971
Posted By Steve B.

Was thinking hard to convince my wife that...

Was thinking hard to convince my wife that cycling isnt dangerous when I break 2 rubs and my spine in the driveway.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By Steve B.

The inner section sticks. Just wack it with a...

The inner section sticks. Just wack it with a screwdriver and mallet, it will come loose and you can then adjust angle. Throw some lube on it when it’s free.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,309
Posted By Steve B.

If what I am reading is correct, that the...

If what I am reading is correct, that the pedestrian, upon hearing a bell or some form of warning, then stepped to their left and was promptly hit by a cyclist approaching them in the left side of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 829
Posted By Steve B.

Interesting comment. In the Garmin lineup I look...

Interesting comment. In the Garmin lineup I look at the “complicated” models as the 840/1040 and that have the performance and training functions. Where as the more basic Explore has none of that,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,266
Posted By Steve B.

You are basically trying to sell us that a name...

You are basically trying to sell us that a name brand is going to ride better than a cheap Chinese knock off simply because it's a name brand ?. You are (I assume) speculating that the name brand...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-28-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 829
Posted By Steve B.

The models Explore, 540, 840 and 1040 all display...

The models Explore, 540, 840 and 1040 all display current ride data as well as maps on the screen, as well as routes/courses with turn-by-turn directions. The 540 is a button only, no touch screen....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,287
Posted By Steve B.

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By Steve B.

An SLR 7 Emonda has the integrated carbon...

An SLR 7 Emonda has the integrated carbon stem/bar unit. My ‘23 SL7 had an aluminum stem. The Trek carbon bar/stem unit runs about $600. The list prices of the bikes is $2800 difference ($6200 vs,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,287
Posted By Steve B.

As I understand this, only recording rate is...

As I understand this, only recording rate is important to the user as it determines track accuracy, which if no speed sensor is used, also impacts current speed, avg. speed and distance ridden. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By Steve B.

Strava maybe ?. Maybe Garmin Connect Mobile app,...

Strava maybe ?. Maybe Garmin Connect Mobile app, never used it that way.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By Steve B.

When I turned on the Bicycle option on Google...

When I turned on the Bicycle option on Google maps, and spent some time zooming in and searching I see nothing that Google is aware of in terms of cycling infrastructure.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
05-27-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By Steve B.

Well, my favorite Bridget was a Fonda, hot as sin...

Well, my favorite Bridget was a Fonda, hot as sin in her prime.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,488
Posted By Steve B.

That just creates a scenario where NO 2 wheeled...

That just creates a scenario where NO 2 wheeled vehicle that has a motor would be allowed on paths and trails. Only for street use. The cat is way out of the bag to see that happen and I would bet...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,488
Posted By Steve B.

Is a bicycle that uses a battery and electric...

Is a bicycle that uses a battery and electric motor a “motor-cycle”. Many say yes. Many, like myself, give a pass on a bike with a motor that requires pedaling and gets an assist from a motor IF...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,287
Posted By Steve B.

Never heard of a swelled clam.

Never heard of a swelled clam.
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