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Forum: Introductions
09-24-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 128
Posted By Steve B.

Connecticut AND Massachusetts ?. Pick one.

Connecticut AND Massachusetts ?. Pick one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 134
Posted By Steve B.

Used it today. Haven’t ridden my AXS mt bike...

Used it today. Haven’t ridden my AXS mt bike since March, wanted to check the batteries, it told me the shifter battery was in need of replacement and the detailer battery needed a charge,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,984
Posted By Steve B.

Thats a hell of a lucky result, good for you.

Thats a hell of a lucky result, good for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 502,718
Posted By Steve B.

Good looking babies. If my 2 male brothers,...

Good looking babies. If my 2 male brothers, called Goofball 1 and Goofball 2 are any example, they are just past 3 years old and still have kitten brains. Which is a good thing, they turn into lazy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 502,718
Posted By Steve B.

Cats are known on occasion, be less than loyal to...

Cats are known on occasion, be less than loyal to their owners and house they are living in, and will sometimes "defect" to what they perceive is a better situation. This happened to us many years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 646
Posted By Steve B.

[QUOTE=Ironfish653;23355638] Unless you have...

[QUOTE=Ironfish653;23355638]
Unless you have two of the same make and model car, it’s a headache to try to swap the crossbars back and forth, as you basically have to disassemble the rack and start...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 646
Posted By Steve B.

In my current experience, many of the accessory...

In my current experience, many of the accessory manufacturers of boxes, ski holder, bike and boat holders, seem to design their devices to mount on about anybodies cross bars, round, square or aero. ...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By Steve B.

They were going out of business many months ago. ...

They were going out of business many months ago. This is not exactly new.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,984
Posted By Steve B.

Well, yes that’s how it should work. Re-reading...

Well, yes that’s how it should work. Re-reading the OP I discover that the system was modified as an attempt to not buy a Shimano battery, with a result that something in the system is dead. So...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,984
Posted By Steve B.

\What the OP was attempting was similar to...

\What the OP was attempting was similar to somebody with a mechanical system completely disassembling a mechanical shifter to fix something and not being able to put it all back together again. In...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 409
Posted By Steve B.

Been using a 715 for 4 months, at least once per...

Been using a 715 for 4 months, at least once per week or more on the charger, no issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 646
Posted By Steve B.

I’m generally a fan off a roof rack over a hitch,...

I’m generally a fan off a roof rack over a hitch, mostly as a roof system has other uses to carry stuff, but in this case where it’s a difficult fit on this particular vehicle, I’d agree and say do a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 646
Posted By Steve B.

I looked at the Thule site and they don't list...

I looked at the Thule site and they don't list one that works for the Civic. Yakima does, but the price caused my nose to bleed.

Yes, The Yak and Thule stuff especially is overpriced, IMO, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 646
Posted By Steve B.

Without factory roof rails, the typical mounting...

Without factory roof rails, the typical mounting system is a tension clamp under the door frames. I’ve never read or heard of one coming off, unless it’s a cheap Chinese system as happened to a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 96
Posted By Steve B.

Look around the Shimano site, they make some of...

Look around the Shimano site, they make some of their shoes in wide, they usually make up to a 48. I have the XC7, sized 46 in wide, for a 4E foot. Very comfortable. I personally am willing to spend...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-19-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 434
Posted By Steve B.

And be aware that a Class 1 pedal assist is, in...

And be aware that a Class 1 pedal assist is, in many areas, the only type of e-bike allowed on many trails. NY State as example, forbids Class 2&3 bikes with throttles on trails and paths on state...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By Steve B.

I've done some ST on my Topstone Gravel. Did not...

I've done some ST on my Topstone Gravel. Did not have issues with the Gravel Kings, they grip pretty well in our conditions, just didn't feel great on a narrower drop bar, much prefer a wide flat...
Forum: Touring
09-19-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By Steve B.

This. It's not Apples business model to give...

This. It's not Apples business model to give stuff away for free,
Forum: Touring
09-18-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By Steve B.

Cant say about costs. Not likely this is free...

Cant say about costs. Not likely this is free from Apple, I’m certain there’s a cost involved. As well, the InReach is a tiny device, not a game changer, except need to keep charged.
Forum: Touring
09-18-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By Steve B.

How ? InReach is $400, I already own an...

How ?

InReach is $400, I already own an IPhone that can take iOS 18. Saves a lot of money. If you are doing a very remote trip I can see paying for the rescue insurance that an InReach can work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 665
Posted By Steve B.

I'm 69, been riding for 36 years, was racing a...

I'm 69, been riding for 36 years, was racing a while, including team Tri's, been swimming since I was 5, did Masters and open water swims in my 40's. I can no longer do a full workout same day I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,630
Posted By Steve B.

This, multiple years on 2 mt bikes with 1X, never...

This, multiple years on 2 mt bikes with 1X, never dropped a chain. No idea what the OP is talking about, rarely happens.
Forum: Northeast
09-15-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By Steve B.

I used to enjoy the road section north of...

I used to enjoy the road section north of Millerton, Rudd Pond Rd, Boston Corner and Undermountain. But the new trail section that goes along the ponds and marches is really a beautiful trail, so I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,954
Posted By Steve B.

I might get one, they are not yet available for...

I might get one, they are not yet available for the 715
Forum: Northeast
09-14-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By Steve B.

Rail Trail Heaven

Buddy has a house in Otis, Mass, noticed there are a lot of rail trails in the area. So 4 of us headed up that way for 4 days of exploring. Hit the southern part of the Farmington Heritage Canal...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 964
Posted By Steve B.

Yes it does, that’s the problem. My 1040 works...

Yes it does, that’s the problem. My 1040 works this way as well. I press the side button, screen shows the red tab to turn off, I turn off, I watch it power down. I plug to charge, the device...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 964
Posted By Steve B.

I do agree, it always has me scratching my head. ...

I do agree, it always has me scratching my head. I do think you just need to wait til it powers up then do the shut down process. I would as well maybe get in the habit of powering off lights and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 964
Posted By Steve B.

I think after you plug in to charge and it turns...

I think after you plug in to charge and it turns on, you can then turn it off. There really no need to, the battery is getting charged and will not drain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,943
Posted By Steve B.

Driving outside LV is easy, different side of the...

Driving outside LV is easy, different side of the road is all. It’s not a hugely populated area so traffic is not heavy. If Zion doesn’t have snow, cycling there is worth it, better then taking the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By Steve B.

If you only had this as new after one ride on the...

If you only had this as new after one ride on the indoor machine, on a different saddle and dont typically get chafing, then just assume it’s the different saddle. If the problem continues, then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By Steve B.

Get some ointment to treat diaper rash. I use...

Get some ointment to treat diaper rash. I use Aquaphor as it’s scentless. Works well.
Forum: Introductions
09-10-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 183
Posted By Steve B.

And how does “Border Battles” fit into this ?

And how does “Border Battles” fit into this ?
Forum: Touring
09-08-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,777
Posted By Steve B.

Yes, thank you for reminding me, the Cape Cod...

Yes, thank you for reminding me, the Cape Cod trail was one of the early ones.
Forum: Touring
09-08-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,777
Posted By Steve B.

Would have been 40 years ago or so. I recall...

Would have been 40 years ago or so. I recall some of these being developed around the time I got into cycling, so 1989 ish. Of course there was no Bike Forums or such to easily spread information. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,943
Posted By Steve B.

Lot of work when you are flying with a bike, to...

Lot of work when you are flying with a bike, to get out of an airport, into a hotel, setup bike, ride, back to hotel to pack bike for next days flight, just for one day of riding, I would certainly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 502,718
Posted By Steve B.

So very sorry for your loss. It's at the same...

So very sorry for your loss. It's at the same time a decision you know you need to make when you know they are ailing and a terrible decision to have to make. Been there more times than I like.
Forum: Touring
09-08-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,777
Posted By Steve B.

And as note, there are a dozen different maps...

And as note, there are a dozen different maps available to use and view in the Ride Planner of RWGPS. OSM alone has Standard, Cycle and Outdoors.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 502,718
Posted By Steve B.

We were feeding a feral female many years...

We were feeding a feral female many years ago,,she dropped 21 kittens in 5 liters in 2 years, all under the shed in our back yard. She could not be caught. We caught all her babies using a medium...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,943
Posted By Steve B.

An hour and a half NE on the interstate is St....

An hour and a half NE on the interstate is St. George, very nice town, lots of road bike options. Weather should be similar to LV, 60’s - 70’s daytime, low 30’s at night, but it warms up quick. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 502,718
Posted By Steve B.

You rescued a newborn, how could anyone here find...

You rescued a newborn, how could anyone here find this inappropriate ?. It's the greatest thing IMO. Yes we all lose and have lost our companions, but saving a life is such a good thing to do. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-05-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,361
Posted By Steve B.

Well, all modern stuff comes with 29” wheels,...

Well, all modern stuff comes with 29” wheels, decent fork usually, or at least functional. Sometimes a dropper post which I removed and never used. My one major and required add-on is electronic...
Forum: Touring
09-05-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By Steve B.

One clue might be if they state they have pit...

One clue might be if they state they have pit toilets. Those can still be used after the first frost. The flush toilets are the ones they have to close down for the winter as they need to drain the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 502,718
Posted By Steve B.

Xiaoman, very sad news, sorry for your loss and...

Xiaoman, very sad news, sorry for your loss and to lose a pet that way. We are only recently starting to have coyotes move onto Long Island and I know there is going to be a painful learning curve...
Forum: Touring
09-03-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,777
Posted By Steve B.

Rand McNally maps usually had/have distance...

Rand McNally maps usually had/have distance markers between towns and road junctions. It was good enough.
Forum: Introductions
09-02-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By Steve B.

Hey, been there 2-3 times, camped at Fundy NP,...

Hey, been there 2-3 times, camped at Fundy NP, saw the “Magnetic Hill”, camped at Mt Carlton PP, heard wolves howling according to the park caretaker (more likely coyotes), camped and got eaten alive...
Forum: Touring
09-02-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,916
Posted By Steve B.

Ask yourself how many other bike tourists you see...

Ask yourself how many other bike tourists you see through out a day. I’d bet not many, and that’s your answer. The vast majority of the tourists are staying in hotels and eating at restaurants, not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,935
Posted By Steve B.

Not a terrible way to spend $400, glad it worked...

Not a terrible way to spend $400, glad it worked out.

Curious about “only an 11-34” would fit the wheels. They still make a number of 105 cassettes for 11 spd., 12-25, 11-28, 11-30, among others....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-01-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 489
Posted By Steve B.

If you scroll down, it shows Starter, Basic...

If you scroll down, it shows Starter, Basic ($7.99 mos) and Premium ($9.99 mos.) I don’t really remember it well when I was just on the free version, I’m pretty sure I could create a route and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-01-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 489
Posted By Steve B.

I believe I used to use the free version to plan...

I believe I used to use the free version to plan and download navigable routes, always to a Garmin, I never used the phone version. I think that is free as well. The website is less than clear as...
Forum: Touring
09-01-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,088
Posted By Steve B.

You mention in the thread title 2025. I assume...

You mention in the thread title 2025. I assume you are making plans for someplace different ?
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