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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, in an urban setting with lots of cars, the...

Yeah, in an urban setting with lots of cars, the alerts are almost useless since you have to always ride as if there are cars approaching from behind. But the variable flashing (which the Trek unit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 626
Posted By Koyote

I used to always charge my Di2 bike to 100%...

I used to always charge my Di2 bike to 100% before a big race, but over time I gradually stopped doing that. I don't fill my car with gas when the tank is 3/4 full, so why would I charge my bike's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 129
Posted By Koyote

Tubeless tire sealant is generally water-soluble....

Tubeless tire sealant is generally water-soluble. Are you sure that's what you're dealing with?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 804
Posted By Koyote

And I'll bet $10 that the OP doesn't race. Not...

And I'll bet $10 that the OP doesn't race. Not that an extra pound would make a difference.

'Course, I get that he's upset that the promise is not reality. But that's usually how life works, right?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 626
Posted By Koyote

I think the 12sp D/A and Ultegra come with BT...

I think the 12sp D/A and Ultegra come with BT connectivity, while it can be easily added to an 11sp group. But even without BT, the battery level is easy to check, and -- as you note -- a full charge...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 626
Posted By Koyote

Maybe I misunderstood that post...Maybe the...

Maybe I misunderstood that post...Maybe the poster will clarify.

Of course, any bike's cost ultimately comes out of savings -- either actual or potential savings. I kind of wish I'd bought nicer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 626
Posted By Koyote

A resistance to change, including technological...

A resistance to change, including technological change, is one of those behaviors that makes people less relevant and more frustrated as they age. It signifies an inability to change and grow and is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 626
Posted By Koyote

That's a bit sad.

That's a bit sad.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 626
Posted By Koyote

Yes: with electronic shifting you'll never break...

Yes: with electronic shifting you'll never break a shift cable.

Bear in mind that whether it's a 'downgrade' or not, converting from electronic to mechanical shifting will require new shift levers...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

As the first radar tail light on the market and...

As the first radar tail light on the market and the dominant seller, Varia already has it all "over the rest now." It's going to be up to a new product to prove itself superior.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Yep, Varia is simple and works nicely. After...

Yep, Varia is simple and works nicely.

After trying an Edge 530 computer, I did hate Garmin's UI. Just getting it configured took about two weeks and involved pushing countless buttons in order to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Well, you didn't mention being four hours from...

Well, you didn't mention being four hours from the nearest Trek dealer.



Varia works fine, as Polaris OBark explained.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-28-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Trek generally does free ship-to-store for...

Trek generally does free ship-to-store for accessories.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 214
Posted By Koyote

You can get these...

You can get these (https://progoldmfr.com/product/protowels/) directly from the mfr or on Amazon. I've used them, and they work. Just don't use them on bare (non-clear coated) cf, as per the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,067
Posted By Koyote

ditto. The first time I figured it was a...

ditto. The first time I figured it was a misspelling or a weird auto-correct… The second time I saw it, I looked it up.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-28-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Apple Watches use wireless charging, which is...

Apple Watches use wireless charging, which is super convenient since they need charging every day or two. I wish my Garmin watch had that feature, but it's not a big deal since I only need to charge...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 281
Posted By Koyote

I called it back in this thread...

I called it back in this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1290706-s-i-m-converting-everything-tubeless-2.html). Post #27.

Since the OP has proudly announced that she...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,067
Posted By Koyote

I learned a new word today.

I learned a new word today.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 333
Posted By Koyote

Move the bike to the other tray, the one that's...

Move the bike to the other tray, the one that's further aft. That'll give you at least another 20" or so away from the exhaust, if your rack is set up like mine.

Other option is to mount a set of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, I figured that was an advantage for some....

Yeah, I figured that was an advantage for some. I'm still using plenty of older lights (and other devices) with other ports, since they still work fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,067
Posted By Koyote

Now you're going to start hacking away at your...

Now you're going to start hacking away at your cheapie components, while continuing to argue that the more costly name-brand stuff is no better. But yeah, the rest of us are suckers because we pay...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, I knew that was /s -- but figured you might...

Yeah, I knew that was /s -- but figured you might know anyway.

Yeah, the symmetric plug/port should save each of us about two minutes over our lifetimes...'Course, I feel like I have already lost...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Well, I've occasionally had to squint at the...

Well, I've occasionally had to squint at the micro USB in order to get it inserted properly (since I'm not always wearing my reading glasses), but I've never broken one even when trying to ram it in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

These sorts of laudatory remarks about USB-C pop...

These sorts of laudatory remarks about USB-C pop up now and then, and I'm wondering why USB-C is deemed so superior to -- what? is it USB-B? I don't really pay attention to such things. I guess USB-C...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,067
Posted By Koyote

I don't know whether this is just a cynical...

I don't know whether this is just a cynical observation or you missed the point -- which is that such a company actually has something to protect (assets and reputation), and thus is more likely to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,067
Posted By Koyote

That's not really evidence...rather, it's logic. ...

That's not really evidence...rather, it's logic.

A name brand has a reputation to protect; one online photo of a broken component might cost them millions in lost sales, and they also have deep...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,067
Posted By Koyote

I've ridden countless times in temps as low as...

I've ridden countless times in temps as low as freezing and as high as 100+ Fahrenheit and have never given a single thought to the temperature of my handlebar.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-25-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 427
Posted By Koyote

Most handlebar bags tend to move around a bit as...

Most handlebar bags tend to move around a bit as you are riding, which makes them less-than-ideal mounting points for headlights which need to be aimed properly. So, even if you find a headlight that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

I've had the Varia for a couple years, and didn't...

I've had the Varia for a couple years, and didn't know about that app.

So it looks like the Trek unit adds nothing to the marketplace.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Oh, yes, definitely a good business move for...

Oh, yes, definitely a good business move for Trek. The typical Garmin cycling item has only a 25% (or so) markup from wholesale to retail -- e.g., a $600 1040 Edge computer probably cost the dealer...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Yes, this. It almost seems as if Trek got this to...

Yes, this. It almost seems as if Trek got this to market, and then realized that it adds nothing beyond Varia's capabilities -- so they fudged the detection distance (according to the first few brief...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Okay, so let's go there. Aside from the...

Okay, so let's go there.

Aside from the obvious factors -- longer battery life and longer range -- I can't think of much that I'd want added to my Varia's capabilities -- though that could just...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

I already had this whole conversation with him....

I already had this whole conversation with him. It got us nowhere. Remember that this is bf, so no one ever admits to being mistaken about anything.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,051
Posted By Koyote

Has it ever occurred to you two experts that...

Has it ever occurred to you two experts that there might be more than one way to successfully mount a tubed tire?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,325
Posted By Koyote

No, but after they'd shipped it I went back to...

No, but after they'd shipped it I went back to the site and realized that they have a pink one on closeout. I could've gotten an even better color, and for less money! :(
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

I have no agenda and no stock in Garmin, nor any...

I have no agenda and no stock in Garmin, nor any interest in arguing; I'm just telling you how Varia works, since you don't seem to actually understand it. (Though that hasn't stopped you from...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

That seems a pretty narrow use-case, and I don't...

That seems a pretty narrow use-case, and I don't even see how it would help. I mean, on my Garmin, approaching cars appear as white dots -- which is ideal for people who are colorblind.

In fact,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 985
Posted By Koyote

Most of us understand the purpose of locknuts on...

Most of us understand the purpose of locknuts on wheels, even if we don't personally need them.

By the way, I did bring my bike right into my workplace (office -- or, yep, classroom) for many...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Not that I am aware of. And why would you want to...

Not that I am aware of. And why would you want to change those things, anyway? Most users would want to be alerted as early as possible (I.e., max range), and the colors don't make any difference in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,325
Posted By Koyote

Mine arrived yesterday. Pics: ...

Mine arrived yesterday. Pics:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_1870_b5752b061277786bc71311143a6af41efbd4e684.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,222
Posted By Koyote

[QUOTE=eduskator;23221611]I've never heard of...

[QUOTE=eduskator;23221611]I've never heard of cages that threw bottles. Is OP riding paris roubaix or something?

You've seriously never heard of this happening? Really?

You must ride...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, but that's not really a Wahoo thing. Also,...

Yeah, but that's not really a Wahoo thing. Also, I don't see the phone interface as very valuable, as I'm presuming that anyone who's considering a radar unit probably has a dedicated cycle computer....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

Such as...?

Such as...?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,222
Posted By Koyote

True, they do hold onto bottles very tightly.

True, they do hold onto bottles very tightly.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,594
Posted By Koyote

A couple guys at Escape Collective discuss the...

A couple guys at Escape Collective discuss the Carback on their podcast (https://escapecollective.com/podcast-rear-radars-need-to-work-100-of-the-time/) -- scroll a bit down the page for the link,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,222
Posted By Koyote

Try this...

Try this (https://kingcage.com/products/iris-king-cage) SS King cage and let me know if it ejects a bottle.

I won't hold my breath while waiting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 985
Posted By Koyote

Just buy a pair of Ultegra skewers (off Amazon,...

Just buy a pair of Ultegra skewers (off Amazon, perhaps) and be done with it. They work as well as anything out there and the weight is a non-issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 439
Posted By Koyote

Okay, thanks for the confirmation. When I got a...

Okay, thanks for the confirmation. When I got a GRX 11sp crankset (48-31), the shop tried using it with my Ultegra FD -- no dice. Had to add the GRX FD. My understanding is that some bikes will allow...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,051
Posted By Koyote

I usually just blow through the valve a bit. It...

I usually just blow through the valve a bit. It doesn't take much air.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 439
Posted By Koyote

I'm trying to recall: the GRX crankset is...

I'm trying to recall: the GRX crankset is supposed to be used only with a GRX FD, correct? b/c the crankset puts the chainrings a few millimeters further outboard than other models, and the GRX FD is...
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