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07-24-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,808
Posted By raqball

No issues whatsoever.

No issues whatsoever.
07-24-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,808
Posted By raqball

It's been great. No complaints at all with it.. I...

It's been great. No complaints at all with it.. I am sure you'll love it.
06-17-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,808
Posted By raqball

Great bike, you'll love it!

Great bike, you'll love it!
06-13-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,808
Posted By raqball

Update after several months and a few thousand...

Update after several months and a few thousand miles.. it's still riding like a dream and I am thrilled with the upgrades.
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Forum: For Sale
11-01-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By raqball

Updated: Dinotte Quad Red is all that's left.

Updated: Dinotte Quad Red is all that's left.
10-27-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By raqball

I let my son borrow my Hero 11 (regular version)...

I let my son borrow my Hero 11 (regular version) and the mount he was using on his motorcycle gave and it went bouncing down the street.. I had considered replacing it with another but I think the...
10-27-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,808
Posted By raqball

Carbon stem due in next week! This will be my...

Carbon stem due in next week! This will be my final upgrade piece and the bike upgrades will be completely done.

I am going to have LBS cut the carbon bar down (I don't trust myself) as I was only...
10-27-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By raqball

Pretty normal for most of these action cameras...

Pretty normal for most of these action cameras that run high res and fps. The Mini has a 1500 mah internal battery so based on the size of a USB battery pack you should be able to ballpark run time.....
10-26-22, 10:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By raqball

Much, much less than that. Here is a screen grab...

Much, much less than that. Here is a screen grab from DCR's video that shows Hero 11 battery times. He says knock 10%-15% off those #'s for the Mini.. According to the chart the Mini would get about...
10-25-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Agree.. There is no way that camera is a $200...

Agree.. There is no way that camera is a $200 upgrade.. $50-$75 tops maybe..
10-24-22, 09:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By raqball

Nothing wrong with my setup.. Brand new 14"...

Nothing wrong with my setup.. Brand new 14" MacBook Pro, 4K high end TV and 1GB internet speed..

I upscaled the video to 4K and can read the plates now, although one is still fuzzy.. That's not...
10-24-22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By raqball

Nope not my internet and while sure YT compresses...

Nope not my internet and while sure YT compresses video, the video posted is just not very good IMO..

Use Vimeo for short clips. They have a free account option that limits the amount you can...
Forum: For Sale
10-24-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By raqball

Dinotte Quad Red Taillight, Crankset, Cassette

Updated: Dinotte Quad Red is all that's left.

For sale are the following items: More photos upon request.

Dinotte Quad Red Taillight:

This is the 2022 version and has USB C. I purchased this...
10-23-22, 09:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,808
Posted By raqball

The Ritchey carbon bar came in and yes it's...

The Ritchey carbon bar came in and yes it's feather light.. It's actually lighter than I was expecting.

Still waiting on the carbon stem. If Trek does not have an ETA soon then I'll order it...
10-23-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By raqball

Holy mother of bad camera quality.... Sorry, but...

Holy mother of bad camera quality.... Sorry, but that thing is just terrible..
10-23-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 29,281
Posted By raqball

My 2017 BMC Alpenchallenge AC01 ...

My 2017 BMC Alpenchallenge AC01

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I made...
10-20-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,125
Posted By raqball

I run Tubolito X Gravel TPU tubes and while they...

I run Tubolito X Gravel TPU tubes and while they are thicker than normal TPU tubes they are very flat resistant.. I carry one extra tube in my saddle bag along with a patch kit. I also carry tire...
10-20-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,439
Posted By raqball

Also not a fan of the 'new' trending main page....

Also not a fan of the 'new' trending main page. Glad they reverted back until a toggle to turn that off can be added.. :thumb:
10-20-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,641
Posted By raqball

You should be able to fit anything from a 25c up...

You should be able to fit anything from a 25c up to your current 42c tire with no issues on a 21mm internal width wheel.

If you are not convinced then call Trek or a local LBS and ask them
10-19-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Radar works as advertised, the light works as...

Radar works as advertised, the light works as advertised, battery life is as advertised but the camera, while mostly fine, does not capture plates that I think it should. I've used previous Garmin...
10-19-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Went 38 miles today all in the City and had a...

Went 38 miles today all in the City and had a crap TON of footage to review. No way I was going to review the 500+ 30 second clips the camera creates but I did manually save about 20 clips to review....
10-19-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,641
Posted By raqball

I have Pathfinder Pro's on my Trek FX Sport 6 in...

I have Pathfinder Pro's on my Trek FX Sport 6 in 32mm and they have been outstanding so far.. No flats, they roll smooth and can easily handle tarmac, light gravel and hardpack.
10-18-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By raqball

Try using Garmin Express for PC or Mac and do all...

Try using Garmin Express for PC or Mac and do all the updates through it.. It's easy and MUCH faster than the OTA updates,.
10-18-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

I just don't understand their decision.. IMO it...

I just don't understand their decision.. IMO it should have been 1080p 60FPS and have some sort of stabilization option, Sure those 2 things will ding battery life but the thing is already pretty...
10-17-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

A few more videos. One shows a string of 4 cars...

A few more videos. One shows a string of 4 cars (only 3 had front plates) and the other 2 videos are going down what I consider a crappy road. The roads here are pretty well maintained and kept up...
10-16-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

I'll try it later and plug SD card into my TV and...

I'll try it later and plug SD card into my TV and see.. Pretty sure I can USB it into my TV using a USB to SD card reader adapter which I have.
10-16-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Not sure about larger screen thing but the plates...

Not sure about larger screen thing but the plates are readable on my 14" MacBook Pro in full screen view..

You could clean videos up in post editing but I am not sure how a court would react to...
10-16-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

It's an older model of the Bontrager QC saddle...

It's an older model of the Bontrager QC saddle bag. Don't think they make it any longer. I've had it for years and it's held up. I bought 2 of them right before they discontinued it.. I did not want...
10-16-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Todays 1st ride with it. Went 28 miles and...

Todays 1st ride with it. Went 28 miles and traffic was a bit sparser than normal which I guess is to be expected since it's Sunday. I only had 311 cars pass me according to the radar but during a...
10-16-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

The issues it has that I've seen so far at least...

The issues it has that I've seen so far at least are not deal breakers for me. The only real deal breaker for me will be the footage and its ability to reliably capture plates.

The app is...
10-16-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

I can definitely understand that.. There are...

I can definitely understand that.. There are several videos of rides on gravel and / or some seriously crappy roads where the RCT 715 video is pure garbage.. I am really hoping it fine for me and my...
10-15-22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Agree to a point.. I guess it depends on where...

Agree to a point.. I guess it depends on where and how you ride. I rode for years without it on a Fly6 and on an old Session 4.. The Session 5 had electronic stabilization (so they said and there was...
10-15-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Awesome.. And yes I think they expect it to be an...

Awesome.. And yes I think they expect it to be an action camera... I saw a TON of YT videos where people were recording their group rides.. A few complained about the quality of the video. Well, umm,...
10-15-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

It arrived today and I got it updated to the...

It arrived today and I got it updated to the latest firmware and I installed a 256GB card. Garmin says 128GB is max but I got the 256 working after an initial error message. When I 1st put the card...
10-15-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By raqball

For night riding on trails and such a 3,000 lumen...

For night riding on trails and such a 3,000 lumen light with a wide beam might be a great decision but when used as a DRL, not so much..

Here is just one of many articles and testing that can be...
10-15-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By raqball

Wider flashing with seriously overkill lumen...

Wider flashing with seriously overkill lumen levels is not going to do a whole lot more than one with a good focus, flash pattern and lower lumen output. Well, that 3,000 lumen light will probably...
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,962
Posted By raqball

What makes you think Trek is getting eaten up by...

What makes you think Trek is getting eaten up by the competition? Have any sales # that show a larger decline for Trek when compared to other bike brands? I assume all manufacturers suffered, and are...
10-15-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By raqball

Focus and flash patterns are far more important...

Focus and flash patterns are far more important than lumens in my opinion..

I have a Bontrager Ion 200 and it's fantastic as a daytime running light..
10-12-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,904
Posted By raqball

It's okay to walk if you need to, no shame in...

It's okay to walk if you need to, no shame in doing so.. Just try to go a bit further the next time or heck, even zig-zag it if possible.. Eventually you'll be able to pedal up it and that will be a...
10-12-22, 11:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,371
Posted By raqball

I dare you to go the A&S section and say you like...

I dare you to go the A&S section and say you like cameras on bikes.. On second thought, make that a double dare! :P
10-12-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Agree but I'll try it out and see how it does.....

Agree but I'll try it out and see how it does.. Most of my rides are on smooth tarmac so image stabilization is not an absolute need but even on smooth tarmac it has benefits. If it sucks then back...
10-12-22, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,482
Posted By raqball

I rode with mine today and went 28 miles all...

I rode with mine today and went 28 miles all City.. I was paying close attention to auto-pause because of this thread.

I auto-paused A LOT for relights etc and had no issues at all..
10-12-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,808
Posted By raqball

I broke down and ordered a carbon stem and carbon...

I broke down and ordered a carbon stem and carbon handlebar. The stem has no availability date and the handlebar said it was in stock.. After those everything on the bike than can be carbon, will be...
10-12-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

I don't mind using it as a safety camera only.....

I don't mind using it as a safety camera only.. My only question is will it do the job it's intended for. I've seen some videos where plates are easily identifiable and videos where it's not even...
Replies: 33
Views: 2,246
Posted By raqball

I have a Giro Helios Mips Spherical Helmet that...

I have a Giro Helios Mips Spherical Helmet that allows the outer liner to rotate around the inner liner during a crash. Suppose to work but luckily I've never tested it..

Sorry to hear about your...
10-12-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

The workflow with video clips does not really...

The workflow with video clips does not really concern me.. I'd probably never use the app and would use my computer to view and download clips.. I think many of those complaints are directed towards...
10-12-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,206
Posted By raqball

I posted a thread asking if anyone had it in the...

I posted a thread asking if anyone had it in the Electronics area. I'll post my thoughts on it in that thread along with sample footage in that thread after it arrives.
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10-12-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,186
Posted By raqball

Went ahead and ordered it so I guess I'll be the...

Went ahead and ordered it so I guess I'll be the test dummy.. I'll post my thoughts and some video clips after it arrives. Have a 30-day return period to see if it's a keeper or not.
10-12-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,206
Posted By raqball

I had an old Session 4 and the original Fly 6...

I had an old Session 4 and the original Fly 6 that didn't have image stabilization and it was okay for the most part as long as the roads were smooth. I don't think for me it's a deal breaker as most...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,420
Posted By raqball

Most time when you say "on your left" they step...

Most time when you say "on your left" they step to the left...

I don't ride on MUPS much anymore but if I did I'd probably do the ding-ding thing instead of verbal announcing..
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