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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,680
Posted By howaboutme

If you see the initial reviews, it doesn't do it...

If you see the initial reviews, it doesn't do it (well).
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,680
Posted By howaboutme

Check the GPLama youtube channel. He has a...

Check the GPLama youtube channel. He has a thorough review of Trek, Garmin and Bryton together. The lane feature is only on the app, which means you have to use it w/ your phone.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,776
Posted By howaboutme

Good to hear! Hopefully you are not out of...

Good to hear! Hopefully you are not out of commission for too long.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,776
Posted By howaboutme

8150 makes more sense. I can't figure out...

8150 makes more sense.

I can't figure out the gallery myself, hopefully someone can and post your picture on the thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,776
Posted By howaboutme

Let us know how Shimano responds. Not familiar...

Let us know how Shimano responds. Not familiar with 6150 being Ultegra?

You can post your photo in the gallery and someone will link it here.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-12-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,680
Posted By howaboutme

Yep, preaching to the choir except I use the...

Yep, preaching to the choir except I use the Bryton Gardia 300L.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,680
Posted By howaboutme

Ok. I agree w/ you but I think you missed my...

Ok. I agree w/ you but I think you missed my point. My point is similar to the post just below yours. Of course always look behind!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,680
Posted By howaboutme

I agree. If you are always riding on roads w/...

I agree. If you are always riding on roads w/ cars, then this item is not as necessary as you should ride always assuming there's a car behind you.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,680
Posted By howaboutme

I've been using the Bryton Gardia 300L and really...

I've been using the Bryton Gardia 300L and really like it. I think it looks sleeker than the Garmin and is certainly less expensive, especially on sale. It connects and never drops from my Wahoo...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,533
Posted By howaboutme

OP here. Just to be clear, I'm not using WD40 as...

OP here. Just to be clear, I'm not using WD40 as the chain lube. I was using it at movement points in the derailleurs and targeting the spray. I'm using Wolf Tooth chain lube. Right now, based on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,533
Posted By howaboutme

Thanks all for your replies, very helpful to hear...

Thanks all for your replies, very helpful to hear what you all are doing.

I'm riding on residential streets, mostly with a portion on a major thorough. It's mostly moderate to well paved asphalt....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,533
Posted By howaboutme

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll get my...

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll get my routine down soon enough.

By the way, what do you all do w/ the dirty towels used to clean the chain? Do you throw it away or wash it?
Forum: Northeast
05-06-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By howaboutme

Thanks for the post. It brings back memories of...

Thanks for the post. It brings back memories of doing this w/ my wife about a decade ago. It was tons of fun and super exciting to ride on closed streets. I didn't remember it being too hard, though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,533
Posted By howaboutme

Yeah, I've done that too. Perhaps not enough. I'm...

Yeah, I've done that too. Perhaps not enough. I'm still learning about maintaining the bike so really trying to dial in my routine.It does look like there's too much oil.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,533
Posted By howaboutme

Yes I do because I do it after I scrub the entire...

Yes I do because I do it after I scrub the entire drivetrain during a bike wash. Perhaps I'm not doing it well enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,533
Posted By howaboutme

I'm beginning to think it may be the lube. Before...

I'm beginning to think it may be the lube. Before the Wolf Tooth, I used Finish Line (before that it was brand new) and I don't remember it getting black so soon. I'll continue to work on the work...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,533
Posted By howaboutme

Thanks all! I understand the simple green...

Thanks all!

I understand the simple green issue but I thoroughly rinse everything out with water plus I diluted to at least 7:1 to eliminate any possible future corrosion.

I'm just wondering if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,533
Posted By howaboutme

Drivetrain Cleaning

I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong or can do better when I clean my bike, specifically my drive train.

I do a wash every so often, which includes scrubbing the chainring, gears and chain to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,164
Posted By howaboutme

I grew up in S. Florida and the traditional route...

I grew up in S. Florida and the traditional route is AIA, along the ocean. The out and back, though nice in scenery, would often mean a headwind/tailwind situation. At least it makes the decision on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 402
Posted By howaboutme

They offer free shipping, period. Do you find...

They offer free shipping, period. Do you find that their prices are inflated to compensate? I only looked at a few samples and didn't get a good sense.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,874
Posted By howaboutme

No naivety here. In fact, I agree with you. I'm...

No naivety here. In fact, I agree with you. I'm simply responding to some comments that seem to overthink the thread and if there is a simplified response, some take issue with it. Of course we're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,874
Posted By howaboutme

In the context of the OP, do you calculate your...

In the context of the OP, do you calculate your climbing rate or are you, like most people, trying to get up the hill/climb as fast as possible w/o toppling over? If the latter, then I'd agree that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,217
Posted By howaboutme

I'm happy to recommend the Gardia 300L as an...

I'm happy to recommend the Gardia 300L as an alternative. Is it, perfect? No, but it's pretty darn good. I also think it looks better, sleeker, better designed and cheaper. I use a Wahoo so I am not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,217
Posted By howaboutme

I'll get this back on track. I see no reason to...

I'll get this back on track. I see no reason to give up my Bryton Gardia R300L for this.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,034
Posted By howaboutme

I would say to the OP that if you like looking at...

I would say to the OP that if you like looking at data and have the money. Buy it. If you don't, you will always be wondering what your power is. There will always be "your money is better spent on...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,034
Posted By howaboutme

I am a newb, although I am returning newb, and I...

I am a newb, although I am returning newb, and I am looking at the Magene P505 Base. It's cost effective and a simple swap if you use Shimano. I have yet to find something comparable. However, since...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,217
Posted By howaboutme

But the Carback is by Trek. The comment would...

But the Carback is by Trek. The comment would make sense if Trek made a comparable computer.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,217
Posted By howaboutme

I was wondering about that too. From the...

I was wondering about that too. From the promotional videos that I've seen, I don't see anything different. The graphic on the screen looks exactly the same as the Garmin or the Bryton. The only...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-20-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,217
Posted By howaboutme

The 240m claim caught my attention. I have the...

The 240m claim caught my attention. I have the Bryton Gardia 300L and I am happy with it though it does have it's annoyances. Since it wasn't that expensive (as compared to the Garmin), I was open to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,052
Posted By howaboutme

Very sad but this thread reminded me to see if...

Very sad but this thread reminded me to see if Bike Nashbar was still around and it is! Though I see it's owned by Amain, which I'm familiar with.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,700
Posted By howaboutme

I have a Silca Matone. Because I have a short...

I have a Silca Matone. Because I have a short nose saddle that is placed where it has minimal rails in the back, to attach the bag, I have to pull the strap completely off each time. I have to route...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,375
Posted By howaboutme

I have a colleague at my office that actually...

I have a colleague at my office that actually lives in Baltimore and commutes w/ the MARC train (we are not full time in the office a week so that helps) and he sometimes bring his bike on the train...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,375
Posted By howaboutme

I'm in western FFX. If you're car free, I would...

I'm in western FFX. If you're car free, I would assume you're closer in in Arlington or Alexandria? If so, that would provide more context to your concerns but I wouldn't go that far in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 746
Posted By howaboutme

I would caution the "I could have gotten that...

I would caution the "I could have gotten that from the internet" comments because the key to going to a doctor is to confirm your self diagnosis. With Google, we all like to play doctor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 746
Posted By howaboutme

I was treated by a podiatrist. Getting over it,...

I was treated by a podiatrist. Getting over it, for me, consisted of calf stretches like previously mentioned x 2 day and then wearing a boot that puts your calf at a permanent stretch for a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,375
Posted By howaboutme

I pretty fresh in the cycling scene myself so...

I pretty fresh in the cycling scene myself so that is a caveat. I have dome some research on racing and there appears to be a very robust scene. I've heard of the Greenbelt series. One of the biggest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,375
Posted By howaboutme

I would just clarify that yes Houston is...

I would just clarify that yes Houston is technically large in land area, it is not dense (yes, I know there's a downtown area where the light rail is and the Medical center but even that is not dense...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,375
Posted By howaboutme

I live in the DC area (northern VA) and am...

I live in the DC area (northern VA) and am somewhat familiar w/ Charlotte (wife lived there) and have been to Detroit (and it's surrounding areas) for business numerous times. Although it's been a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By howaboutme

Thank you! So based on this information here...

Thank you!

So based on this information here (https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/defy-advanced-1), can I assume that it is an "OD" and a 1-1/8" steerer? If you click on the "Over Drive" button...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By howaboutme

Thanks for your thoughts! Can I assume that you...

Thanks for your thoughts! Can I assume that you are using the Zipps on a Giant? From what I've found, I think the only odd thing (and not so odd anymore) is the 1.25" diameter steering tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By howaboutme

Replacing stem for a '23 Giant Defy

Hi all,

I need to change stems after a fit. The Giant website is confusing and internet searches lead to more questions. I believe my bike is an "OD". Does that just mean it's a 1-1/4" diameter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,571
Posted By howaboutme

I live in rolling terrain too (northern VA) and...

I live in rolling terrain too (northern VA) and can't really get out of it unless I drive to the coast. The other way is worse (or better depending on ride type) because it's the mountains. I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,776
Posted By howaboutme

That breakage looks pretty familiar. Wonder if...

That breakage looks pretty familiar. Wonder if this is a real thing now....and how many others are out there?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,776
Posted By howaboutme

I don't have the case # anymore, sorry. I deleted...

I don't have the case # anymore, sorry. I deleted everything once I got the replacement. Everything was through email. At the suggestion of the nice forum members, I submitted a request online. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,496
Posted By howaboutme

I have this stand as well. For the price, you...

I have this stand as well. For the price, you can't beat it. A bit clunky at the head for adjustments but you set expectations based on how much you pay so I don't find any of that an issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,776
Posted By howaboutme

Well.....I got my tracking info today so Shimano...

Well.....I got my tracking info today so Shimano is going to ship me another one. Thanks to you all for suggesting this!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,411
Posted By howaboutme

This is my own anecdote but if if I'm looking to...

This is my own anecdote but if if I'm looking to get as accurate as possible data for speed, I don't think anything is better than a separate sensor. There's always a slight delay in the GPS signal...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-27-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By howaboutme

Not sure at all. After doing a pretty intense...

Not sure at all. After doing a pretty intense ride, I would say that the bruise was caused by something other than simply exerting myself while riding. All good now. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,445
Posted By howaboutme

Curious how the tire is secured on the hookless?

Curious how the tire is secured on the hookless?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-25-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By howaboutme

Appreciate the response. I would agree with your...

Appreciate the response. I would agree with your advice. These kinds of posts are a double edged sword for sure. However, I did feel confident that my issue is not a "go to the doctor" but more a...
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