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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 664
Posted By prj71

That's user error. Not a problem with the device.

That's user error. Not a problem with the device.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 664
Posted By prj71

Mess with batteries? Charge my Garmin Edge 530...

Mess with batteries? Charge my Garmin Edge 530 and it lasts for 20 hours. Obviously I'll never ride that long. Then when I get home, throw it on the charger until the next ride.

Cateye Strada...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 664
Posted By prj71

Apples and oranges. You are trying to compare a...

Apples and oranges. You are trying to compare a bike computer to a PC.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,637
Posted By prj71

I eat peanut butter and eggs sandwiched between...

I eat peanut butter and eggs sandwiched between two pieces of juicy steak.

Like anything...Moderation. And genetics plays a role as well.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 313
Posted By prj71

Their regular is wide. ...

Their regular is wide.

https://www.lakecycling.com/blogs/newsletter/hit-the-trails-with-our-new-mx-201-off-road-shoeYou Said – We Listened & DesignedWe’ve also been looking with interest at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,509
Posted By prj71

Jeepers. Next thing you know you'll tell me...

Jeepers.

Next thing you know you'll tell me you have a 2 soup cans with a string between them for communication and use a horse and buggy to go to work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,509
Posted By prj71

You are definitely a luddite in a relation to the...

You are definitely a luddite in a relation to the rest of us. Seriously? No venmo/paypal or smart phone?!!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-16-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 664
Posted By prj71

Yes you are grumpy. Bluetooth / ANT+ technology...

Yes you are grumpy. Bluetooth / ANT+ technology has made wires obsolete in a lot of cases.

Why mess with wires when you don't have to?

Who buys a speaker and plugs it in with wires? We have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,509
Posted By prj71

The other reason is that they are probably...

The other reason is that they are probably working with multiple sellers on the same or similar item at a cheaper price. I've done it myself. Similar to working 3 different car dealers for a car.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,509
Posted By prj71

Truth. I don't bother selling on Craigslist...

Truth.

I don't bother selling on Craigslist or Ebay anymore nor any of classifieds on any bike forum. Just advertise your sale as PayPal only. Easiest way to do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,509
Posted By prj71

Ditto. Used their system once and never...

Ditto.

Used their system once and never again. I sold a wheelset and Facebook holds the payment even though the product is shipped and it took them 2+ weeks to get me my money.

When I sell or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 313
Posted By prj71

https://www.lakecycling.com/collections/mtb/produc...

https://www.lakecycling.com/collections/mtb/products/mx-201
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,520
Posted By prj71

I'm thinking 45 on the rear is max for me which...

I'm thinking 45 on the rear is max for me which I'm OK with. Pretty sure I could fit 48-50 on the front. Scott Addict Gravel.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,520
Posted By prj71

Finally had a break in the weather here and I...

Finally had a break in the weather here and I finally had some free time to try my new Thunderos mounted front and rear. 700 x 45. Ride consisted of chunky gravel, loose gravel (from the grader),...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,041
Posted By prj71

Trek makes a good bike. I have two of them. I...

Trek makes a good bike. I have two of them. I could give two ***** about something in the past.
Forum: Fatbikes
04-12-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,186
Posted By prj71

Those tires are junk. Get rid of them as fast as...

Those tires are junk. Get rid of them as fast as you can.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,035
Posted By prj71

Personally I think carbon is bad application for...

Personally I think carbon is bad application for seat rails. I would stick with Titanium.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By prj71

You know what's more expensive than a modern...

You know what's more expensive than a modern bike?

Hospital stays and drugs that are required from living a sedentary lifestyle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 396
Posted By prj71

Your chain isn't "worn in" with your cassette and...

Your chain isn't "worn in" with your cassette and chain ring so that is why you are hearing noise. If the noise doesn't go away after awhile then replace the cassette and possibly the chain ring. ...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-01-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,613
Posted By prj71

This is not something I would want to do with a...

This is not something I would want to do with a Rigid Fat Bike. Full Suspension is much better.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 434,095
Posted By prj71

How are you liking your Thunderos? I just...

How are you liking your Thunderos? I just mounted my new ones over the weekend on some ICAN Cycling carbon wheels, but I haven't had a chance to ride them yet. We got hit with a bunch of snow over...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-28-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,613
Posted By prj71

Try 95 miles on a fatty. I've done it.

Try 95 miles on a fatty. I've done it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,659
Posted By prj71

I'm glad you said it!!!!

I'm glad you said it!!!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By prj71

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/256x256/man_facepalming_f79a48310e419daea9d869a5f6b2c11bcfb50464.png
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-21-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By prj71

I wear yellow near dark periods, dark sections of...

I wear yellow near dark periods, dark sections of woods or on cloudy days.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-20-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By prj71

$300 = Department Store Bike Shaped Object.

$300 = Department Store Bike Shaped Object.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,184
Posted By prj71

Look at these models: Specialized Sirrus ...

Look at these models:

Specialized Sirrus
Trex FX
Giant FastRoad
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,198
Posted By prj71

Yeah!!! What's the disruption?! Are we...

Yeah!!! What's the disruption?!

Are we going to have to send in Knuckles and Rocko?
Forum: Fatbikes
03-15-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By prj71

Experiment with what works for you. The limited...

Experiment with what works for you. The limited time I ride fat bike in the summer...8 psi rear and 6 psi front.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-14-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 965
Posted By prj71

Take a look at the Giant Revolt.

Take a look at the Giant Revolt.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-14-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By prj71

Just buy a Giant FastRoad. Lot less hassle. ...

Just buy a Giant FastRoad.

Lot less hassle.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes/road-bikes/fitness
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 712
Posted By prj71

Exactly!!!! Dedicated cycling computers are...

Exactly!!!!

Dedicated cycling computers are relatively cheap these days.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 712
Posted By prj71

The problem with using phones, is that if you go...

The problem with using phones, is that if you go for longer rides you will kill the battery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 712
Posted By prj71

Dedicated Garmin bike computer with the Garmin...

Dedicated Garmin bike computer with the Garmin Connect app that is synced with Strava.

You don't have to look at the screen while riding. Not sure why you made that comment.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,520
Posted By prj71

I just ordered some Thunderos on Friday. Should...

I just ordered some Thunderos on Friday. Should have them this week.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,292
Posted By prj71

I wouldn't buy a FS bike older than 2015. There...

I wouldn't buy a FS bike older than 2015. There have been to many great updates since then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,292
Posted By prj71

^^^This. The Giant Stance may be the best...

^^^This.

The Giant Stance may be the best bang for the buck right now. My only hang up with it would be house branded fork. Don't know much about it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,004
Posted By prj71

This isn't just Trek. It's all the bike...

This isn't just Trek. It's all the bike companies. The Covid boom has ended and now they have to face reality.

Quite frankly, I'm glad this is happening. I get that the market dictates price but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,333
Posted By prj71

So who plans on purchasing the new new Ekar GT...

So who plans on purchasing the new new Ekar GT groupset??
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,648
Posted By prj71

It would be correct for me.

It would be correct for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,648
Posted By prj71

The other problem is that gauges are rarely...

The other problem is that gauges are rarely correct. 3 different gauges will have three different readings. I have 3 on pump gauges and 2 standalone gauges. Every damn one of them reads something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,648
Posted By prj71

It doesn't work that way where I live. I can go...

It doesn't work that way where I live. I can go on a 30 mile ride from my house an encounter new pavement, worn pavement/some cracks and poor pavement/chipseal. And in that ride I'd be spending 1/3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,648
Posted By prj71

Yeah. Sure. OK. :lol: One of the big...

Yeah. Sure. OK. :lol:

One of the big problems with that calculator is that the surface condition is fixed for calculating the tire pressure. Out of the Selections available and if I'm riding my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,333
Posted By prj71

Ditto. I just read about them on the...

Ditto.

I just read about them on the internet and how they have shiny 50th anniversary parts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,648
Posted By prj71

That was a silly website. It recommended my...

That was a silly website.

It recommended my pressure be about 20 psi less than I normally use on my road bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-29-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,904
Posted By prj71

Scott Addict Gravel 30

Scott Addict Gravel 30
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-29-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,904
Posted By prj71

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/addictgravel2_63ff38f34ffdc50eba280fa76c2b37d2fb12e690.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,763
Posted By prj71

Holy crap. The bike components we have now are...

Holy crap. The bike components we have now are well engineered and crafted. They are just black instead of looking like shiny jewelry bits. Your statement couldn't be more off base.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,072
Posted By prj71

I ride quite a bit more than that but... I...

I ride quite a bit more than that but...

I usually pick away (maintenance) at things here and there over the season as need and spot check a few things. If "now" is the time to prepare to get my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,763
Posted By prj71

It still is...Mainly the shapes of frame tubes or...

It still is...Mainly the shapes of frame tubes or a cleaner look (hidden cables etc.). Shiny jewelry bits are not part of that equation.
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