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Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 635
Posted By blazin

Contact Wahoo support through the website....

Contact Wahoo support through the website. There’s a good chance they will send you a replacement unit.
03-02-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,569
Posted By blazin

To actually be somewhat helpful, I think it...

To actually be somewhat helpful, I think it depends on what your priority is or what you’re most concerned about. If you’re after comfort first and foremost go with the 47s. I think the 47s, even...
03-02-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,569
Posted By blazin

Not sure you’re cut out for gravel.

Not sure you’re cut out for gravel.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-02-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By blazin

Definitely rideable in March. Likely to have less...

Definitely rideable in March. Likely to have less traffic than later in summer or fall, particularly mid-week. Weather can be changeable, and significantly colder and/or windier up top than in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,577
Posted By blazin

I also had bad experiences with the Jabra Active...

I also had bad experiences with the Jabra Active 75t.

I’ve switched to Jaybird Vistas and have had much better success. Though, like with saddles and shoes, I think it really depends on your ear...
08-22-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By blazin

You’re welcome rosefarts. And way to go. Takes a...

You’re welcome rosefarts. And way to go. Takes a real spirit of adventure and determination to get over Mosquito, especially the day after those storms rolled through.
08-01-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,306
Posted By blazin

Bring a light. Start at 3am. Home before lunch.

Bring a light. Start at 3am. Home before lunch.
07-31-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,306
Posted By blazin

Sure. Bring your mountain bike. That’s what most...

Sure. Bring your mountain bike. That’s what most people do. That’s the easiest, most obvious thing to do. Lots of great mountain biking right out the door in Breck.

But, you, rosefarts are not...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-29-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,070
Posted By blazin

There are a lot of different routes that you can...

There are a lot of different routes that you can find by searching on RideWithGPS here...
05-09-21, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By blazin

Bikeahead Biturbo RS more details here:...

Bikeahead Biturbo RS

more details here: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bike-checks-comparing-anne-terpstra-and-nadine-rieders-ghost-lector-fs-race-bikes-albstadt-xc-world-cup-2021.html
03-05-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By blazin

I ran 11-speed Di2 XTR RD for about two years...

I ran 11-speed Di2 XTR RD for about two years with a e*13 9-46 cassette. Worked a charm. Didn’t notice it being any slower than my 6800 Di2 road bike. Eventually switched over to the AXS mullet, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,196
Posted By blazin

Everyone suggesting building up a bike seems to...

Everyone suggesting building up a bike seems to be unaware of how limited the supply of parts is at the moment. A lot of the reason that complete bikes are so hard to buy is not because the frames...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-17-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,989
Posted By blazin

You’ll be fine. Just throw on the 32 GravelKing...

You’ll be fine. Just throw on the 32 GravelKing slicks already recommended.
09-28-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,836
Posted By blazin

Thanks for the recommendations. I’ll check out...

Thanks for the recommendations. I’ll check out the Redshift and Profile offerings.

I already have the Ride Farr carbon aero bolt on. It is nice as a means of getting additional hand positions on...
09-25-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,836
Posted By blazin

Clip-on aero/TT bar recommendations?

Interested in exploring a set of clip-on aero bars for long gravel rides/races (ITT style only). I don’t foresee using them often so would want to take them on/off at least somewhat easily....
08-29-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By blazin

Check out the different routes of the Gravel Race...

Check out the different routes of the Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob. The longer routes go through and around Davis so might give you some ideas. Plus Travis does a good job marking which sections are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,972
Posted By blazin

The Camelbak Chase vests were specifically...

The Camelbak Chase vests were specifically designed for cycling and are pretty minimalist:

https://www.camelbak.com/en/vests/bike
07-27-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,807
Posted By blazin

Right. Which why, above, we were speculating...

Right. Which why, above, we were speculating about using a VPN service to access the races GCN Makes available in Europe.
07-26-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,807
Posted By blazin

The GCN Cycling Pass looks like at great deal at...

The GCN Cycling Pass looks like at great deal at introductory price of $39.99/year, but they have very little content if streamed in the US. In Europe, however, they offer pretty much all the races....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,687
Posted By blazin

I had this issue earlier this spring (Bolt &...

I had this issue earlier this spring (Bolt & iOS). It also presented with difficulty getting my rides to upload to Strava. A subsequent firmware update seems to have resolved the syncing issue, but I...
07-08-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,224
Posted By blazin

Separate from Mid South, but I do believe however...

Separate from Mid South, but I do believe however that it was a sponsor’s concerns that brought to light the DK race director’s recent Facebook post and led to his firing.
07-08-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,804
Posted By blazin

Have not experienced #1 or #2. Had problems with...

Have not experienced #1 or #2. Had problems with #3 but a recent update (~2 weeks ago?) seems to have fixed it. Also had issues with #4 but have not retried it since the last update.

While the...
07-08-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,462
Posted By blazin

I’ll second (or fourth or fifth) the...

I’ll second (or fourth or fifth) the recommendation for structured training, i.e. intervals. A trainer and training app (TrainerRoad, Sufferfest, even Zwift) can make it even easier and more time...
07-08-20, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 568
Posted By blazin

You mean something like this:...

You mean something like this: https://www.bikeforums.net/indoor-stationary-cycling-forum/ (https://www.bikeforums.net/indoor-stationary-cycling-forum/)

Admittedly, it can be a bit hard to find.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,910
Posted By blazin

Calling trekmogul

Calling trekmogul
07-06-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 428,740
Posted By blazin

Agreed on the beauty of Loudon County gravel....

Agreed on the beauty of Loudon County gravel. It’s a spectacular place to ride, when it’s not hot and humid! Once out there, you owe it yourself to take the gravel road up the backside of Mt....
07-06-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,290
Posted By blazin

dwmckee Congratulations! Looks like an amazing...

dwmckee Congratulations! Looks like an amazing route. Hope you put together a more thorough trip report with some pictures. You might also want submit the route over at bikepacking.com where they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,191
Posted By blazin

Would it be acceptable to give yourself the look...

Would it be acceptable to give yourself the look using a helmet mirror?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-20, 06:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,234
Posted By blazin

It seems like everyone expects Shimano to...

It seems like everyone expects Shimano to announce a 12 speed DA system soon. I recall reading a rumor somewhere that it would be partially wireless as well (witless shifters with FD and RD still...
06-15-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,834
Posted By blazin

The Allied Allroad might be worth considering as...

The Allied Allroad might be worth considering as well. Pretty strong review from CyclingTips (https://cyclingtips.com/2018/06/allied-alfa-allroad-long-term-review-the-antidote-to-the-n1-rule/) last...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-13-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,169
Posted By blazin

I’ve never had a problem finding a quiet spot to...

I’ve never had a problem finding a quiet spot to relieve myself on the side of the road. I tend to use the C&O to get out of the city and start my rides quite early, which helps. Actually, the C&O...
06-11-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,259
Posted By blazin

Check out the Chumba Sendero.

Check out the Chumba Sendero.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,321
Posted By blazin

The new TCR is on my short-list for a new bike as...

The new TCR is on my short-list for a new bike as well. However, it has a very Giant but non-Giant price of $11k. The value proposition of Giant seems to be waning as it is now priced similarly to...
06-11-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,310
Posted By blazin

Never misunderestimate the fearsome quarter...

Never misunderestimate the fearsome quarter metric. You can find tips here (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1071195-nutrition-training-metric-quarter-century.html) to make sure you get your...
06-09-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,643
Posted By blazin

You’re in luck my friend. SpeedX has the bike you...

You’re in luck my friend. SpeedX has the bike you dream of, the Leopard (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speedx/speedx-leopard-the-first-ever-smart-aero-road-bike). Too bad the future has not...
06-06-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,385
Posted By blazin

Completely unrelated to the topic of this thread,...

Completely unrelated to the topic of this thread, but this statement is factually wrong. Even if you were to want to argue the UNited States is not a democracy, capital punishment remains legal in...
06-05-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,102
Posted By blazin

How committed are you to using a rack for...

How committed are you to using a rack for touring?

Most overnight setups using gravel bikes tend toward “bike packing” rather than touring. That is, the use of bags hung from the seat post and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 06:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,637
Posted By blazin

My Wahoo starts the week on Sunday. Has led me to...

My Wahoo starts the week on Sunday. Has led me to waste some not insignificant time trying to figure out why Wahoo and Strava seemed out of sync in weekly mileage.

Given how much is customizable...
06-04-20, 05:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,043
Posted By blazin

Apparently the guy is not just heartless enough...

Apparently the guy is not just heartless enough to attack a child but idiotic enough to then post his ride to Strava. Twitter claims he’s been found through Strava. I’m impressed the cyber sleuth...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-20, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,769
Posted By blazin

I’ve had this issue. Try hitting “reset live...

I’ve had this issue. Try hitting “reset live track links” under settings. This solved the issue of sharing a link to an old ride. Of course, LT still drops out mid-ride (or earlier) as others have...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-03-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By blazin

They’ve been working in that bridge, off and on,...

They’ve been working in that bridge, off and on, for at least a year. Wonder when they’ll wrap it up. But a good excuse to go down to the Mouth if the Monocacy. Beautiful spot and I always get a kick...
05-27-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,340
Posted By blazin

WTB Resolute is my do-it-all. Rolls decently...

WTB Resolute is my do-it-all. Rolls decently fast, hooks up well.
05-26-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,624
Posted By blazin

I have my iPhone 11 connected to my Garmin fenix...

I have my iPhone 11 connected to my Garmin fenix 6 all day. This evening, the phone reports Connect accounting for 1% of battery activity. I can’t think of a reason why an Edge would result In...
05-25-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,219
Posted By blazin

If I were INEOS, seeding rumors that lead my...

If I were INEOS, seeding rumors that lead my competitors to suspect team discord would be precisely the sort of psychological strategy I would pursue ahead of an unusual season in which the more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,667
Posted By blazin

If I could find a shop like that, I’d never go...

If I could find a shop like that, I’d never go anywhere else either!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,566
Posted By blazin

You can pair an Eagle AXS RD with eTap AXS...

You can pair an Eagle AXS RD with eTap AXS shifters for a 1x set up. This requires the use of the Eagle 12-speed chain, not the road “flat top” 12-speed chain, and an XD freehub for the SRAM 12-speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,667
Posted By blazin

And in what the shop does when you politely tell...

And in what the shop does when you politely tell them about it.

I once told a shop, that I had used for the first time, that the bike I picked up from them had the seat post not returned to its...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,637
Posted By blazin

Building off of Bah Humbug two ideas here are...

Building off of Bah Humbug two ideas here are things that Strava could implement if, as it would seem, they want to make competition for segment placing a central part of their business model and...
05-23-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,675
Posted By blazin

The battery stayed in the seat post. So perhaps I...

The battery stayed in the seat post. So perhaps I did too good a job padding it and lodging it in there? Also, I was running the seat post at minimum insertion length, so the battery was relatively...
05-23-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,675
Posted By blazin

True. Though I discovered one downside. I once...

True. Though I discovered one downside. I once had the Di2 battery in my seat post shaken loose during a long ride over some particularly rough gravel. Without tools, I was unable to fish the wire...
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