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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,571
Posted By biker128pedal

I found on my drop bar bikes larger mirrors like...

I found on my drop bar bikes larger mirrors like the Hafny large round one vibrate more and it harder to see cars. The smaller oval mirrors like the M wave spy oval work well. I used a CLHMY&Z small...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,000
Posted By biker128pedal

That happened to a friend about 25 years ago. A...

That happened to a friend about 25 years ago. A sheriff’s deputy visited the owner of the car with a good description of the driver. Not sure why no charges were pressed like your case. Kinda...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 816
Posted By biker128pedal

I have a 1040 Solar. Same pain in the butt issue....

I have a 1040 Solar. Same pain in the butt issue. When I first got it and after I connected my Garmin headlight and my Bontrager Smart lights they turned on in the garage one evening when I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By biker128pedal

I have a 2019 CRV and Kuat hitch rack. When...

I have a 2019 CRV and Kuat hitch rack. When carrying bikes the camera is partially blocked. I have to look through the bikes. But don’t have any issues with the sensors. It sounds like a good idea to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-10-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 263
Posted By biker128pedal

This is funny. I have a Garmin 1040 and Fenix 7. ...

This is funny. I have a Garmin 1040 and Fenix 7. Last Wednesday I road a century. Thursday I drove the p/u truck to my sons and helped them Friday clean out their garage. Had a high readiness. Took...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By biker128pedal

I road an easy 10 mile mountain bike ride today....

I road an easy 10 mile mountain bike ride today. A zone 2 ride and I managed to stay in the zone. Experimenting with the Garmin Coach and workouts. I missed the interval rides the end of last week...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,183
Posted By biker128pedal

Another century ride today on the Capital Trail....

Another century ride today on the Capital Trail. Corns been cut.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By biker128pedal

I’d get a Checkpoint. It will expand where you...

I’d get a Checkpoint. It will expand where you can ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By biker128pedal

Did 105 miles of the Capital Trail today on the...

Did 105 miles of the Capital Trail today on the Checkpoint with the Aeolus 51s mounted. Good thing I did not get a flat and needed a tube. I forgot to switch spares from the wider gravel setup....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,164
Posted By biker128pedal

This looks like the place to ask about Vitus. My...

This looks like the place to ask about Vitus. My SO friend’s husband passed last year. His favorite bike was this Vitus outfitted with Campy. He did use Speedplay pedals. She plans to send it to an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,474
Posted By biker128pedal

Gravel ride at Cumberland State Forest yesterday....

Gravel ride at Cumberland State Forest yesterday. 48 miles.

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 477,370
Posted By biker128pedal

Day ride yesterday around Cumberland State Forest...

Day ride yesterday around Cumberland State Forest starting on Bear Creek State Park.
Started out on dirt. Then some single track. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,501
Posted By biker128pedal

Blast from the past. How is the BBInfinite...

Blast from the past. How is the BBInfinite doing? I was thinking about replacing Praxis Shimano on my Domane. The non-drive side was a little rough. I bough the Praxis tool for removal then...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By biker128pedal

Do you leave the module area to the strap when...

Do you leave the module area to the strap when not using? I had one for three or four years. I found the battery drained after a few months if left attached. Still the battery only lasted a little...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-22-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,673
Posted By biker128pedal

Start out with the Garmin environment. I've used...

Start out with the Garmin environment. I've used the 103 head unit. Faster with the 1040. The Explorer 2 should be fast like the 1040. The Garmin Explore App on the phone works too. You can also...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 617
Posted By biker128pedal

Some hangers have a number stamped on them to...

Some hangers have a number stamped on them to indicate the hanger. Still I've bought some that required a little filing to make fit. Also some comes without new screws.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,034
Posted By biker128pedal

It will be wonderful. Which FX. The sport...

It will be wonderful. Which FX. The sport allows wider tires. Run low pressure for comfort. If not enough get a suspension stem and seat post. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,358
Posted By biker128pedal

You can put fenders on it too. 38mm tires will...

You can put fenders on it too. 38mm tires will also fit for a smoother ride. But not with the Bontrager fenders.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,358
Posted By biker128pedal

I have a 2021 SL 6. About 3 months after I got it...

I have a 2021 SL 6. About 3 months after I got it the front bolt for the Isospeed came loose. Easy to torque and no issues with it. The rear developed a creak a couple months ago. Popped the caps off...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,496
Posted By biker128pedal

I had an older Garmin HRM. The one that snaps to...

I had an older Garmin HRM. The one that snaps to the strap. It worked ok but even with conductive grease would take time to be seen by the Garmin head unit. Then for no known reason drop out. Then...
Forum: Touring
08-19-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,376
Posted By biker128pedal

You may be able to find a 2023 ALR 5 which has 2X...

You may be able to find a 2023 ALR 5 which has 2X in your size. It is on sale. Looks like 58cm is available for order but a 61cm size are in stores. You could just get a frame and build using some...
Forum: Touring
08-19-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,376
Posted By biker128pedal

You could get that repaired.

You could get that repaired.
Forum: Touring
08-19-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,376
Posted By biker128pedal

I have a 2023 Checkpoint SL5. The 2X drive...

I have a 2023 Checkpoint SL5. The 2X drive trains 11/34 in the rear. You can run a 11/40 and some have used 11/44. Crank it comes with either Praxis or GRX. The GRX is 46/30 and Praxis is 48/32 I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,251
Posted By biker128pedal

Since it sounds like you rely on your local bike...

Since it sounds like you rely on your local bike shop for annual maintenance see what they have used. I’m sure you can test ride. Have an open mind and see what you might like. Drop bar or mountain...
Forum: Touring
08-18-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,376
Posted By biker128pedal

The main problem with the Checkpoint is it is not...

The main problem with the Checkpoint is it is not rated to carry as high a load as the 520. Gearing you can for the most part get close.

There is the Trek 1120 and their Dual Sport.

There are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By biker128pedal

Road the Domane 103 miles today on the Capital...

Road the Domane 103 miles today on the Capital Trail. Finally a day where I was not soaked in sweat. In the mid eighties and sunny. Compared to the last month or so it felt like a Fall day. After...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 381
Posted By biker128pedal

Take a look at Look shoes. Their web site has a...

Take a look at Look shoes. Their web site has a charts on the fit for different models based on foot measurements.

For example in their lines there are wide and a range a few mm wider.

Trek has...
Forum: Touring
08-12-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By biker128pedal

Isn’t he also an artist/commercial artist. He has...

Isn’t he also an artist/commercial artist. He has showed some of his work. He also will create a painting from ones picture. I’m not an artist so I’m impressed by them.

Some of his stuff is good....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,938
Posted By biker128pedal

What tire pressure do you run? 250 lb...

What tire pressure do you run?

250 lb rider
30 lb bike
700c wheels (close enough to 27)
32 mm standard case tire (1-1/4 inch)
dry condition

Using SRAM bike tire pressure calculator to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,179
Posted By biker128pedal

Also depends on how much you ride and time for...

Also depends on how much you ride and time for maintenance. Tubeless will roll faster than butyl tubes. If one gets flats typically from thorns and glass or nails the sealant and sometimes plug will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By biker128pedal

33 mile ride today. Amazing it was in the mid...

33 mile ride today. Amazing it was in the mid eighties and a little less humidity. I was not blinded by sweat. Boy the GR1 tires on my Checkpoint are slow. But smoother than the Conti GP5000s on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By biker128pedal

Relatively cool day today with the storm coming....

Relatively cool day today with the storm coming. Did a century ride on the Capital Trail. Plus a little so 107 miles. A little rain towards the end but it dried up the last 20 miles.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By biker128pedal

44 mile hot humid afternoon ride on the...

44 mile hot humid afternoon ride on the Checkpoint with the stock GR1 tires. I had froze three large water bottles. Camelbak insulated ones. Two with electrolyte and one with water. Funny the water...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 651
Posted By biker128pedal

As other said could be the derailleur need...

As other said could be the derailleur need adjustment. Here is a start. Department store bikes may be a little different.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY

One more post and you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 651
Posted By biker128pedal

How so a gear does not catch? If the chain is...

How so a gear does not catch? If the chain is slipping on one of the rear cassette/freewheel cogs look at replacing the chain and the cog in the rear.

I see the rear wheel used nuts to secure...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 49,017
Posted By biker128pedal

I had the same thought. I used a wooden tongue...

I had the same thought. I used a wooden tongue depressor with a knife sharpened end. You could use a popsicle stick. I started at the narrow end of the cover. Lifted it enough to wiggle the cover and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 49,017
Posted By biker128pedal

Creaky Isospeed

I had a creaky sound. I thought I’d be the seat or the seat. This is usually the case in the past. Ended up being the rear speed on my Domane SL6. I hadn’t touched it since I got the bike in 2021.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,650
Posted By biker128pedal

With the road wheel set on a century ride. ...

With the road wheel set on a century ride.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 539
Posted By biker128pedal

Those are interesting. Looks like the top cover...

Those are interesting. Looks like the top cover can be replaced and they offer a thin version. Oh and carbon fiber for cycling.

https://treadlabs.com/collections/insoles-for-cycling
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 539
Posted By biker128pedal

I use Powerstep Pinnacle High Arch insoles. But...

I use Powerstep Pinnacle High Arch insoles. But my heal is not my main issue. Powerstep also has their ProTech Full Length Orthotic Insoles that is Medical Grade. These are about $70 in Amazon. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,415
Posted By biker128pedal

I don’t know what I hit but it made a massive...

I don’t know what I hit but it made a massive hole/tear. Needless to say the sealant did not plug the hole. It was not raining but I called home and got picked up. This is after I booted it with the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,246
Posted By biker128pedal

Depending on the ride length I’ll just fill my...

Depending on the ride length I’ll just fill my bottles with ice and add water or decaf green ice tea we keep on the frig. I may just fill a bottle with water and freeze it. Fill it the rest of way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,819
Posted By biker128pedal

Only one rack but wheels for speed. :D ...

Only one rack but wheels for speed. :D

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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By biker128pedal

I have a pair of JBL 130NC ear buds. About $50....

I have a pair of JBL 130NC ear buds. About $50. They have noise suppression for wind. I only wear one at a time. For mine when using one the left one has the noise suppression. Not the right one....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-23-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 477,370
Posted By biker128pedal

Road at Pocahontas State park today despite my...

Road at Pocahontas State park today despite my Garmin showing I should rest because of lack of sleep. 34-1/2 miles. I only took two water bottles and had intended to refill. It was close. But a good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By biker128pedal

Planned a nice ride today to take a few pictures....

Planned a nice ride today to take a few pictures. Was going good. Made it 12 miles…….....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,658
Posted By biker128pedal

I wear prescription glasses. For riding I have...

I wear prescription glasses. For riding I have prescription transition lenses. Got them at Walmart because they over a nerdy sports glasses and I don’t want to spend the big buck. Anyway the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By biker128pedal

How about this bag? I don’t have one but may fit...

How about this bag? I don’t have one but may fit your needs. Their frame bags also have loops for a pump.

https://www.tailfin.cc/product/small-packs/downtube-packs/downtube-packs/?v=7516fd43adaa
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By biker128pedal

Check out Tailfin. Their Bento box/top tube bag...

Check out Tailfin. Their Bento box/top tube bag comes either zipper or flap lid. Bolt on or strap. The strap is very secure and stable. It also is compatible with their frame bags.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,075
Posted By biker128pedal

As said change your chain when worn per the...

As said change your chain when worn per the checker. Inspect cassette and chainring teeth for excessive wear pointy or shark fin shaped. One should easily be able to use three chains per cassette and...
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