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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 299
Posted By prj71

Depends on how I'm feeling that day. Some days...

Depends on how I'm feeling that day. Some days I'll switch to a harder gear and stand up and mash the pedals up the hill. Other days I will stay seated and drop to an easier gear and slowly grind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,708
Posted By prj71

As CrimsonEclipse mentioned above...I'd get...

As CrimsonEclipse mentioned above...I'd get bounced off the bike in some of the rougher sections and the next you know the crank spins around and I'm taking pins to the shins. That issue went away...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By prj71

I doubt this is anything to worry about.

I doubt this is anything to worry about.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,061
Posted By prj71

Just rode Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in 85...

Just rode Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in 85 degrees temps with near 100% humidity. Took one water bottle on each ride and never finished it. Even if I lose 2% body weight in sweat I never feel...
Forum: Fatbikes
09-18-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By prj71

I never gave a review. Just being pragmatic. ...

I never gave a review. Just being pragmatic.

This bike will be limited use...It's 46 lbs, long chainstays/wheelbase, proprietary wheels/tires and $4200!! Nobody is going to spend that much for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,708
Posted By prj71

I did this experiment once. There is no amount of...

I did this experiment once. There is no amount of pins or sticky rubber to keep your feet planted on the pedals when the terrain gets rough. My shins have been beat up using flats with pins.

TIME...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,708
Posted By prj71

None of what you state here is related to...

None of what you state here is related to clipless pedals.
Forum: Fatbikes
09-17-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By prj71

This bike has limited use. I wouldn't be...

This bike has limited use. I wouldn't be surprised if it's discontinued within 1-2 years.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,061
Posted By prj71

McDonalds isn't real food. Not sure how...

McDonalds isn't real food.

Not sure how someone can stop at a restaurant and eat on a long ride. That just weighs me down and slows me down.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-13-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,758
Posted By prj71

No matter what type of diet you follow, to lose...

No matter what type of diet you follow, to lose weight you need to burn more calories than you take in each day.

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000892.htm
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-13-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,758
Posted By prj71

Idiotic and low brow? It's common sense...which...

Idiotic and low brow? It's common sense...which doesn't seem to be so common these days.

It's easy to track calories consumed just by looking at the labels on the food we eat or doing a google...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

You miss the point.

You miss the point.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

My 1st issue here is that it turns on when I plug...

My 1st issue here is that it turns on when I plug it in to charge. There is absolutely zero reason it needs to turn on when I plug it in to charge.

The 2nd issue (which I could fix by removing...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

What other things do you want to do while it's...

What other things do you want to do while it's sitting on the counter charging?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

It turns on when plugged in. I thought I...

It turns on when plugged in. I thought I established this early on.

And its not just me...
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 442
Posted By prj71

There's gotta be something else going on then....

There's gotta be something else going on then. I've never run across this at all with various brand tires and wheels. Your experience is not the norm.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 442
Posted By prj71

Same here. This includes gravel, road, mountain...

Same here. This includes gravel, road, mountain and fat. I've set them all up tubeless with no fighting, no leaks and just using a hand pump.

I've discovered over the years from watching other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,004
Posted By prj71

You guys have answered my questions. I'll keep...

You guys have answered my questions. I'll keep riding along until I notice a change in the shifting. If it breaks on a ride then it's just like riding a single speed. No big deal! :D
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

Don't get me wrong...I like the Garmin products. ...

Don't get me wrong...I like the Garmin products. I think they are top notch and better than what the competition offers (I own numerous other Garmin products)...But this one annoyance leaves me...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,232
Posted By prj71

Depends if you have any downhills where you ride....

Depends if you have any downhills where you ride. Thats where they shine.


https://www.bike198.com/mountain-bike-dropper-post-period/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 496
Posted By prj71

Have you ever smoked weed on your street?

Have you ever smoked weed on your street?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

I have all of the updates. And no I didn't press...

I have all of the updates. And no I didn't press the start button while plugging in the USB cable. It happens on the 530 (that my girlfriend has now) and it happens on my 540. In addition this...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

I use the Bontrager Blendr rear lights. I have...

I use the Bontrager Blendr rear lights. I have Garmin set to activate them when the unit is turned on because I sometimes forget to turn my light on. The upside: Garmin turns the light on for me...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

Nope. That's not how it works on my 540 or my...

Nope. That's not how it works on my 540 or my previous 530. If I long press the side button and select "power off" the unit will turn off. But once I plug in the cable to charge the unit, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,004
Posted By prj71

Yes. All is good.

Yes. All is good.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-11-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,758
Posted By prj71

Consume less calories than you take in...POOF!!! ...

Consume less calories than you take in...POOF!!! You lose weight. It's really that simple.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

But there is no reason that it should turn on...

But there is no reason that it should turn on when you plug it in. Also what happens is when it turns on it activates my bluetooth/ant+ lights and then they all start flashing. If I don't catch it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 351
Posted By prj71

Sometimes the cables are too short and the bend...

Sometimes the cables are too short and the bend too sharp for smooth shifting. Having your cable changed out or inspected isn't the worse idea.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,004
Posted By prj71

I get what you are saying, But I'm not going to...

I get what you are saying, But I'm not going to fix something if it isn't broke. I have 8 bikes in the household ranging from 2016 to 2023. I have only had to change the cable on of them so far and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,004
Posted By prj71

I totally agree with this. Maybe why I haven't...

I totally agree with this. Maybe why I haven't seen any problems yet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,004
Posted By prj71

105 groupset Shift Cables

I read (and was told at one point) on this forum that shift cables for the 105 groupset should be changed frequently. We have two Trek Domane's in the household...a 2021 and 2022. One with a little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 351
Posted By prj71

My 2022 Trek Domane and my girlfriends 2021...

My 2022 Trek Domane and my girlfriends 2021 Domane (105 groupset) are the same. Neither have problems shifting. I found out from both Shimano and Trek customer service that the support plate and bolt...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

When I enable battery saver mode I would like it...

When I enable battery saver mode I would like it to stay enabled. But for some reason it goes back to be disabled when the device is powered off. Between that and powering on when you plug it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 830
Posted By prj71

Garmin Edge Question

I've owned a an Edge 530 and now an Edge 540 and they both seemed to have this issue...every time I plug it in to charge it would turn on. How can I stop this from happening?

Also when I enable...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 496
Posted By prj71

Used to have a neighbor that would go out in the...

Used to have a neighbor that would go out in the yard with an empty ice cream bucket and pluck every dandelion out of the yard by hand. Then when he was done with that he would water down the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,292
Posted By prj71

You probably walked uphill both ways to and from...

You probably walked uphill both ways to and from school in a snowstorm with cardboard shoes and your feet were wrapped in Wonderbread bags.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,292
Posted By prj71

This isn't surprising. It's why we wear padded...

This isn't surprising. It's why we wear padded bike shorts.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,232
Posted By prj71

Reality is there is no controversy. People just...

Reality is there is no controversy. People just have trouble adapting to something new and BETTER so they argue or complain about it. New tech on bikes is good and enhances the experience by...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,232
Posted By prj71

Reality is there is no controversy. People just...

Reality is there is no controversy. People just have trouble adapting to something new and BETTER so they argue or complain about it.

Once you move people's cheese they get bent out of shape.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 496
Posted By prj71

No. That would be crazy and people would be...

No. That would be crazy and people would be looking at me funny.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,631
Posted By prj71

Awesome!!! Great Job!!

Awesome!!! Great Job!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,810
Posted By prj71

Gravel bike or mountain bike. Opens up all sorts...

Gravel bike or mountain bike. Opens up all sorts of riding options. It's why I have road, mountain, gravel and fat bikes in the stable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,308
Posted By prj71

Yes sir!!! Never used to be so many folks. A...

Yes sir!!! Never used to be so many folks. A 6ft wide bike path (that is 2 way) only has so much capacity before it's over loaded. Same reason many highway systems across the U.S. have expanded...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,232
Posted By prj71

I would be three times disappointed if a MTB bike...

I would be three times disappointed if a MTB bike manufacturer brought back a 3x chainring, another shifter and a front derailleur. 1x is not only simpler on the bike as a whole (1 less shifter, 1...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,308
Posted By prj71

Confirmation bias is a crazy thing sometimes...

Confirmation bias is a crazy thing sometimes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By prj71

ICAN Cycling. Got my carbon gravel wheels...

ICAN Cycling. Got my carbon gravel wheels delivered for $700 with ceramic bearing 72 point engagment hubs.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By prj71

There is this place called YouTube. Maybe you...

There is this place called YouTube. Maybe you have heard of it?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By prj71

^^^ This is why we don't buy box store bikes. ...

^^^ This is why we don't buy box store bikes.

An entry level MTB is going to be in the $1000 and up range.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,232
Posted By prj71

That's not a function of the bike, the cost of...

That's not a function of the bike, the cost of the bike or tire size. It's the engine (rider). Todays modern mountain bike is 10x better than anything before it, including the bike you own. What it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,308
Posted By prj71

Disagree. That's been happening for years already...

Disagree. That's been happening for years already without e-bikes. The paved bike path I'm referring to is 52 miles long. It was there before the e-bike fad existed.

It used to be fun path to ride...
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