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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-05-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 842
Posted By But its me

Another thing to consider is the bitter coating...

Another thing to consider is the bitter coating applied to coin size batteries. Per Wahoo:

Wahoo recommends using Panasonic coin-cell batteries or another name brand without a bitter coating for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,318
Posted By But its me

Vibrastop gloves

While not as big as your hands, I’ve had issues finding big enough padded gloves. Ended up using Vibrastop gloves (https://www.superiorglove.com/products/vibrastop-vibghfv/) for the past 10 years...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-30-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 993
Posted By But its me

Light and Motions’ s bike lights, including the...

Light and Motions’ s bike lights, including the helmet mounted Vis series have an amber side light.
Forum: Commuting
01-28-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,886
Posted By But its me

I'd like to post my commute mileage, as of 1/26 I...

I'd like to post my commute mileage, as of 1/26 I am at 336 miles round trip for 2023. My commute is just under 20 miles each way, and while I try to ride five days a week something always comes up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,772
Posted By But its me

Toss my recommendation in for Cloudline socks...

Toss my recommendation in for Cloudline socks (https://www.cloudlineapparel.com/). I wear the medium cushion hikers for work, and 1/4 top light cushion for cycling in warm seasons. They make an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,624
Posted By But its me

I found it thinned with age, oddly enough. Always...

I found it thinned with age, oddly enough. Always wondered if it picked up contamination from the applicator tip, such as grease. Either way, the stick is the only stuff I use now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,624
Posted By But its me

I find the blue Loctite 248, the stuff that comes...

I find the blue Loctite 248, the stuff that comes in a stick form, to last longer in storage than the liquid version. Easier to apply too.
Forum: Commuting
07-17-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,669
Posted By But its me

+1 for witch hazel, both the Dickinson brand...

+1 for witch hazel, both the Dickinson brand wipes and bottles.
Forum: Commuting
07-17-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,026
Posted By But its me

I’ll echo same no excessive wear from both the...

I’ll echo same no excessive wear from both the all weather and standard C17 saddles.
Forum: Touring
07-17-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,630
Posted By But its me

I’m running 42mm Soma Shikoros on Dyads with no...

I’m running 42mm Soma Shikoros on Dyads with no issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,998
Posted By But its me

Toss my suggestion for 42mm Soma Shikoros. On my...

Toss my suggestion for 42mm Soma Shikoros. On my commuter, I swapped the Shikoros in for 38mm Marathons, and the ride difference is night and day. They feel faster, with a cushier ride, just as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,671
Posted By But its me

When I used to wax, I used a quart size, roughly...

When I used to wax, I used a quart size, roughly from memory. Made for plenty of depth to the wax. I started with Molten Speed wax, so I followed their directions, fastening hangers out of wire coat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,141
Posted By But its me

Not bike related, but my favorite: All men...

Not bike related, but my favorite:

All men are brothers, we like to say, half-wishing sometimes in secret it were to true. But perhaps it is true. And is the evolutionary line from protozoan to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-07-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,646
Posted By But its me

Finally got off my rear and requested help with...

Finally got off my rear and requested help with the 1030 sensor issues with Garmin via chat. They are having me enable ANT+ logging, and then sending along the files from a few rides. Will update...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-05-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,646
Posted By But its me

There are a few locations where the rear mounted...

There are a few locations where the rear mounted (front has a dynamo hub) speed sensor almost always goes wonky, which I assume is due to something ferrous under or in the road. The problems with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-05-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,646
Posted By But its me

My issues are occurring outdoors, from 12-60F...

My issues are occurring outdoors, from 12-60F (the past few months). In the cold I would expect batteries to be a problem, and should have considered that, so maybe that is my issue. I'm too lazy to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-05-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,646
Posted By But its me

Would love a solution to this issue as well. ...

Would love a solution to this issue as well. With my 1030 the last year or so, I noticed the speed sensor would drop and reconnect, as well as multiple automatic pauses to the 1030 while actively...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,897
Posted By But its me

Pulsing front lights are OK in my book, but...

Pulsing front lights are OK in my book, but strobes are the worst. Especially so on a MUP.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,125
Posted By But its me

As a regular user, the lane is probably the...

As a regular user, the lane is probably the widest in Memphis, with a big buffer area between the lanes. The Google street view image below shows the lane with probably the narrowest buffer area.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By But its me

I was new to disc brakes, so there was definitely...

I was new to disc brakes, so there was definitely some user error at first. Once I finally figured out how to set up and maintain them (Youtube was most helpful), I still found them finicky. After...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By But its me

Quite true, although I assume the springs will...

Quite true, although I assume the springs will eventually wear out. Might take years, of course. And the Juintech brakes were too good a deal to pass up. New shiny and all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By But its me

Another vote for the Spyres from someone that...

Another vote for the Spyres from someone that wore out a set of HY/RDs. Unlike the BB7s, the Spyres are a clever dual piston design. Much easier to install and maintain than HY/RDs, and I find the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-27-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,125
Posted By But its me

A quick follow up. One of the barriers appeared...

A quick follow up. One of the barriers appeared to have been shorn off of its bolts earlier this week.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-22-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,125
Posted By But its me

Thanks for this bit of info. As someone that...

Thanks for this bit of info. As someone that passes this way on my daily commute, and has observed the growing barrier install with interest, it’s nice to get the full story. I have caught the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-27-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,737
Posted By But its me

I have used a Garmin Vivoactive 3 for several...

I have used a Garmin Vivoactive 3 for several years now. Like it because it does the tracking bit, yet has quite a number of analog dial options, so it looks and functions like a normal watch,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,235
Posted By But its me

I have a Road ID wristband with blood type,...

I have a Road ID wristband with blood type, allergies, and my emergency contacts, but I don't splurge for the service. Mostly for ID purposes for my inevitable splatter, but I do question how well...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,249
Posted By But its me

My round trip commute is 40 miles. Pre-pandemic...

My round trip commute is 40 miles. Pre-pandemic I did it 4-5 days a week, using our local bus system for the majority of the return leg in the steamy summers of the mid-south (talking 90s and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-08-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,745
Posted By But its me

I would suggest looking up bikelaw.com

I would suggest looking up bikelaw.com
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,256
Posted By But its me

I run a Garmin Edge with Live Tracking function,...

I run a Garmin Edge with Live Tracking function, but my wife usually stalks me with the Life360 app, which has free live 24 hour tracking. The newer Garmin have incident detection (it sends a text to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 936
Posted By But its me

These are what I use, Vibrastop gloves...

These are what I use, Vibrastop gloves (https://www.superiorglove.com/en/goatskin-leather-palm-half-finger-vibration-dampening-gloves). Seriously thick padding and made for vibrating equipment...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By But its me

I’m partial to Cloudline’s merino wool socks, the...

I’m partial to Cloudline’s merino wool socks, the quarter top medium or light cushion versions for summer and medium cushion hiking socks for rest of year. Work fine for my wide 48+ feet, although I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,800
Posted By But its me

Not sure if it runs on Android, but the iPhone...

Not sure if it runs on Android, but the iPhone Life360 app allows the whole family to track one another. We use the free version, which is limited to 24 hour breadcrumb tracking, but for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,007
Posted By But its me

The IQ-X (100 lux) has a sidelight function,...

The IQ-X (100 lux) has a sidelight function, although not all that bright. Would reflectors be an option? Some tires have reflective sidewalls, such as Schwalbe Marathons. I have a bunch of...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,055
Posted By But its me

I have had the B&M IQ-X, Toplight Line Brake...

I have had the B&M IQ-X, Toplight Line Brake Plus, and SON Edelux II on various bikes over the years. While the Edelux reflector is designed by B&M the light beam itself is much better focused on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,956
Posted By But its me

Try searching for m5 nylon hex socket screws on...

Try searching for m5 nylon hex socket screws on eBay and ample are listed for cheap.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-02-21, 10:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,154
Posted By But its me

The little clip is to lock in loose wires to the...

The little clip is to lock in loose wires to the openings, I believe. Confused me for some time as I use the connector lugs and I tossed the instructions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,214
Posted By But its me

Doesn’t solve the wet helmet pad issue, but Halo...

Doesn’t solve the wet helmet pad issue, but Halo headbands (https://store.haloheadband.com/default.asp) at least help funnel away sweat from my eyes. The key is the silicone band. Like Blakcloud I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,818
Posted By But its me

Shikoro tires

I made the switch to 42mm Shikoro tires in March after years of various flavor Marathon tires in 35-38mm. These are on a Soma Saga strictly used for commuting my Clyde self around. Would have loved...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-21, 09:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,923
Posted By But its me

Thought the former, at minimum is SOP!

Thought the former, at minimum is SOP!
Forum: Commuting
04-10-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,004
Posted By But its me

While I would like to run metal fenders (VO,...

While I would like to run metal fenders (VO, Honjo or otherwise), I stick with SKS Longboards due to the cost and the fact that I sometimes take the bus (or did, pre covid). The bus bike racks are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,644
Posted By But its me

These are what I went with from Zenni...

These are what I went with from Zenni (https://www.zennioptical.com/p/sport-eyeglass-frames/7431?skuId=743121):
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,276
Posted By But its me

I’ll second that, with the caveat that you may...

I’ll second that, with the caveat that you may wish to consider an even wider fender just in case you decide to go with wider tires in the future. Of course, it depends on what your frame can handle.
Forum: Touring
03-18-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 925
Posted By But its me

Soma Saga disc frame no more

Although I ride it as a heavy duty commuter build, with my eventual goal being to repurpose it as a touring ride, I’m bummed to read that Soma Fabrications is discontinuing ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,205
Posted By But its me

When I first installed an IQ-X Front and toplight...

When I first installed an IQ-X Front and toplight rear I went with the provided B&M cord, using additional B&M connectors, and some heat shrink. Having a good Knipex crimper, wire stripper, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,864
Posted By But its me

I print labels with allergies, blood type, and...

I print labels with allergies, blood type, and emergency contact inside my helmets. Tried Avery brand washable fabric labels on clothes but then I got lazy. They do seem to hold up to gentle wash...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,283
Posted By But its me

Prefer to remain ignorant of the cost over the...

Prefer to remain ignorant of the cost over the years, probably make me cry.

That said, I am cheap!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-10-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,970
Posted By But its me

I used to run an IQ-X before upgrading to an...

I used to run an IQ-X before upgrading to an Edelux. The output was impressive, but the mounting bracket was a weak point, being plastic. The bracket did not handle below freezing temperatures all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,370
Posted By But its me

Spyre brake swap would be the most cost effective...

Spyre brake swap would be the most cost effective in my mind. You get dual pistons and easily replaced pads, while not going through the whole group swap/upgrade to hydraulic. I run Spyres on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,879
Posted By But its me

The racks you link to appear to be for frames...

The racks you link to appear to be for frames without threaded dropout mounting points. Your frame appears to have the proper points of mounting at the dropouts and seatstays. I would suggest a more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,651
Posted By But its me

I don't mind pulsing lights, but strobe on the...

I don't mind pulsing lights, but strobe on the front seriously bothers my vision.
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