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10-28-24, 03:04 PM
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Posted By MikeDeason

Agree. I decided on page 1 to purchase a smaller...

Agree. I decided on page 1 to purchase a smaller bag and mount higher. Any yet the usual bf trolls got their teeth in the minutiae of the thread and here we are.
10-28-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Again I not posting exclusively about MUP’s....

Again I not posting exclusively about MUP’s. also bike lanes.

Even some of the forested trails are becoming infected with e things that go way faster than a pedal power could achieve.

not a...
10-28-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Have not noticed it ever picking up slow moving...

Have not noticed it ever picking up slow moving or pacing vehicles. Maybe there’s updates.

real or not I’d say it saved me at least once from a guy on some kind of e thing and looking at his phone...
10-28-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

The accuracy has to do with the blips visual...

The accuracy has to do with the blips visual acting erratically. I believe this is a combination of the bottom mount and possibly interference from the large saddle bag as it never happens on my...
10-28-24, 11:25 AM
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Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

I’ve found it perfect, when unit is positioned...

I’ve found it perfect, when unit is positioned correctly, at detecting cyclists and e stuff as long as they are at a speed that would overtake.
10-28-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Sure. It has no problems identifying cyclists or...

Sure. It has no problems identifying cyclists or fast moving e stuff but the radar picks up and tracks/processes more accurately when positioned as Garmin instructs.

Try to follow the bouncing...
10-28-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

yes it is. ...

yes it is.

https://www.theenergymix.com/e-bikes-scooters-overwhelm-toronto-bike-lanes/
10-28-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Many e-stuff go well over 20 here. A big chunk...

Many e-stuff go well over 20 here. A big chunk food delivery and for some reason they rarely alert you and are often looking at their phones. Yes Im on right but still have very nearly been clipped...
10-27-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

In your response it is unclear as to whether you...

In your response it is unclear as to whether you had another controlled variable, i.e., top mounted unit for comparison.
10-27-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

So you place no credence in Garmin’s...

So you place no credence in Garmin’s recommendation ?

“Mount the device as high on the seat post as possible for optimal light visibility and radar detection.”

I have had it low on the post as...
10-27-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Thanks. I asked on here if it worked well for...

Thanks. I asked on here if it worked well for this application and got a few non snarky answers by members I respect in the affirmative.

And it does indeed work flawlessly for this application if...
10-27-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

On my Checkpoint I can carry the flat kit in the...

On my Checkpoint I can carry the flat kit in the tube storage and accuracy is definitely improved when unit is near the top.

I need a smaller saddle bag or integrated bag or other solution for...
10-27-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

I try to avoid the roads without bike lanes....

I try to avoid the roads without bike lanes. Toronto has numerous dead cyclists so far this year. My closest calls have been with e scooters and one wheels and other e powered rides going very fast...
10-27-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Sure a mirror is a great idea but I’ll probably...

Sure a mirror is a great idea but I’ll probably try a smaller saddle bag first and mount higher as per Garmins recommendations. The radar works flawlessly if I mount near the top of the post.
...
10-27-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Obe Wheels and scooters are a serious hazard on...

Obe Wheels and scooters are a serious hazard on many of our trails. I don’t know their max speeds but they definitely blast past every cyclist on the trails unless you’re flying, with no warning....
10-27-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

One Wheels and e-scooters on trails are the main...

One Wheels and e-scooters on trails are the main reason I bought this. I try to stay off non bike lane equipped roads. Numerous dead cyclists in Toronto this year

One Wheels frequently come...
10-27-24, 06:21 AM
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Posted By MikeDeason

I can mount similar to that with my slightly...

I can mount similar to that with my slightly larger bag but I lose a measure of radar function.

As per Garmin’s recommendation, when I mount near the top of the seat post, I notice more accuracy...
10-26-24, 06:27 PM
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Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Garmin tells you to mount high on the seat post....

Garmin tells you to mount high on the seat post. I have noticed, when I mount lower to try and fit the bag, it doesn’t pick up fast moving One Wheels, e-scooters etc nearly as well.

“Mount the...
10-26-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Amazon Rockbros frame bag. About 1/4 the price of...

Amazon Rockbros frame bag. About 1/4 the price of the Bortrager frame bag on my Checkpoint and appears, so far, to be of similar high quality
10-26-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

^^^^ That's what I’m looking to achieve. ...

^^^^ That's what I’m looking to achieve.

But my seat post is shorter and saddle bag is larger. Left bag at the cottage but it hinders the radar when installed.

Probably easiest just to buy...
10-26-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,649
Posted By MikeDeason

Post mount Garmin radar with decent sized saddlebag?

Has anyone managed to get the radar to post-mount as per Garmin's positioning instructions and still get a saddle bag on without hindering the radar or is an integrated saddle bag mount needed.
10-25-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

Not really concerned about the thru-axle...

Not really concerned about the thru-axle situation. I rarely remove a wheel. It's not as stiff Whats the big deal ?

I get they use a tire to hit a price point, but they also use the same tire on...
10-25-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

Possibly but if there was a bike comparable to...

Possibly but if there was a bike comparable to the FX6 and it had tires I didn’t need to swap I would at least consider if dealer charged for the swap.

As it stands, fast flat bar carbon fitness...
10-25-24, 09:12 AM
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Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

I suspect it is a factor in the decision making...

I suspect it is a factor in the decision making of a more casual rider shopping similarly equipped and priced bikes.

While I wasn’t looking at alternatives, knowing the Roubaix came with well...
10-25-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

I would guess the vast majority ride the tires...

I would guess the vast majority ride the tires that come with the bike and only the select hardcore swap.

These stock tires have such a dismal review on what appears to be an objective website...
10-25-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

I’m going to give them a try. It’s a free swap...

I’m going to give them a try. It’s a free swap and the stock don’t have anything over the Girona apparently. I’m guessing the GR1 will be phased out soon. That Rollingresistance review is possibly...
10-24-24, 07:31 PM
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Posted By MikeDeason

lol. Another pic and irrelevant tour related...

lol. Another pic and irrelevant tour related anecdote. Where’s the cow pic?

The checkmate Girona tires come in a 42 and 38 and 42 is in stock. Can’t be much difference between 38 and 42 ?
10-24-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,704
Posted By MikeDeason

could be. This started after swapping to new...

could be. This started after swapping to new tires sans torque wrench on the thru axle.
10-24-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

Yes. Trek appears to use the tire in the crappy...

Yes. Trek appears to use the tire in the crappy tire review the thread references in all the CheckPOINTS

Hes swapping for the tire used on the new CheckMATE


try to at least follow along
10-24-24, 07:32 AM
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Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

dealer was going to swap for price of 1 new...

dealer was going to swap for price of 1 new (Conti Trail Speed) tire.

Now he’ll do a straight swap to the new Checkmate tires so it’s an easy decision.
10-24-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

Well the thread is about the poor review of a...

Well the thread is about the poor review of a tire not the interpretation of snarky replies.

So I wonder who missed the point.
10-24-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

​​​​​​​This forum is on the internet No ?

​​​​​​​This forum is on the internet No ?
10-24-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

If I do decide to putter about on a weighted bike...

If I do decide to putter about on a weighted bike I will be sure to reference my adventures in every post.
10-23-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

A quip about the CAD and yet another mention of...

A quip about the CAD and yet another mention of one of your tedious tours. Yawn.

Bike shop will do a straight swap to the new Girona RSL. No brainer.
10-23-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

Huh ? 12k CAD is 12,000 so USD it’s about...

Huh ?

12k CAD is 12,000 so USD it’s about $8,500. That would be an SLR

Same crappy tire as far as I can tell.
10-23-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

At this price level and beyond. From what I can...

At this price level and beyond. From what I can tell they use this same tire on top level Checkpoints running over 12kCND
10-23-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

Normally Id take that advice and run with it but...

Normally Id take that advice and run with it but this tire gets such a horrible review I am not sure I want to ride it until it wears out. lol.

Yours at least gets a Recommended (barely)
10-23-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

Cool. Looks perfect . Haven’t seen those before....

Cool. Looks perfect . Haven’t seen those before. They must be newish.

dealer wants the price of one tire to swap but maybe since those are Trek tires and it’s a Trek store I can talk him down.
10-23-24, 03:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

I have 3 bikes. looking for a fast flat bar...

I have 3 bikes.

looking for a fast flat bar for variety.
10-22-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

They use the same tire on all the Checkpoints...

They use the same tire on all the Checkpoints including the SLR
10-22-24, 07:50 PM
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Views: 1,464
Posted By MikeDeason

FX6 Apex

My first choice for a flat bar bike, the Sirius X5, has been nixed due to shipping prices and the uncertainty of Specialized’s reasoning for removing the bike from the Canadian website.

The new...
10-22-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

What would I do with information? Well, I'd...

What would I do with information?

Well, I'd take the bike off my shopping list if it was removed from the Canadian website for reasons relating to the frame and I would get the new FX6 APEX. If...
10-22-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

They say they currently have no plans to restock...

They say they currently have no plans to restock the bike here. If they won't tell my local shop why do you think they'd tell me

Its not a hard question. You've either heard something about low...
10-22-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

Maybe but they are no longer on the website and...

Maybe but they are no longer on the website and my local dealer told me they aren’t restocking

possibly a supply shortage but usually they keep bikes on that are going to be restocked on the...
10-22-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

well I was hoping for some info on why they may...

well I was hoping for some info on why they may have been removed from Specialized Canada’s website.
10-22-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

Huh? The title of thread is “What happened...

Huh?

The title of thread is “What happened to weird framed Sirius”

here’s Specialized Canadian website

https://www.specialized.com/ca/en/shop/bikes/city-bikes/fitness-bikes/sirrus

Where...
10-22-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

^ there’s just angry people on this forum to...

^

there’s just angry people on this forum to whom every thread is a troll thread.

Always same members, the Google it Hate Squad.

part of the charm of bf.
10-22-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

Not buying it exists but I’ll. delve into it...

Not buying it exists but I’ll. delve into it later.
10-22-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

Link the store website. I called 3 that...

Link the store website.

I called 3 that said there was stock and there was not.
10-22-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,115
Posted By MikeDeason

Done. Link an in stock X5 or X6 in Canada....

Done.

Link an in stock X5 or X6 in Canada. Large frame. Not just one in US shop with CND pricing. Shipping and tariffs kill that deal.

and link X5 and X6 on Canada Specialized website.

Maybe...
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