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Forum: Pills and Ills
04-17-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 613
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/17/ada-american-diabetes-association-big-pharma
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By Polaris OBark

That's the Self-Loathing bike rack.

That's the Self-Loathing bike rack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By Polaris OBark

At US$2500+ you should be able to afford a real...

At US$2500+ you should be able to afford a real ad.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 520
Posted By Polaris OBark

To be honest, I didn't notice this 2014 bike was...

To be honest, I didn't notice this 2014 bike was in the C&V subforum. All I meant by my comment was that unless one specifically wants a disc brake touring bike, this is pretty much as good as it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 520
Posted By Polaris OBark

Wow, abdon is right, those brakes are FAR...

Wow, abdon is right, those brakes are FAR superior to hydraulic disc brakes. I take it all back.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 520
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'll put you on ignore if you will be kind enough...

I'll put you on ignore if you will be kind enough to do the same for me.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 520
Posted By Polaris OBark

I bought a Soma Saga disc frame because I wanted...

I bought a Soma Saga disc frame because I wanted disc brakes.

The rest of your off-point speculation is irrelevant, gratuitious, off-topic speculation.

If I say "as long as you are ok with a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 520
Posted By Polaris OBark

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/660x303/content_missing_mark_830217317_a2f156a09fb769aadb47a804139c22583039710a.png
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 583
Posted By Polaris OBark

King

King
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,040
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have one. It is essentially the same thing. ...

I have one. It is essentially the same thing. But I got it for $2500 less. The only difference I can detect for mine is they don't come with carbon (Santa Cruz) bars, and they don't say Santa...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 806
Posted By Polaris OBark

Yes. cf: Post #8

Yes. cf: Post #8
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,254
Posted By Polaris OBark

I "liked" post #42 in solidarity, not because I...

I "liked" post #42 in solidarity, not because I like what you are having to go through. However, you are still an inspiration to many of us, and especially my wife who just had a hip replacement. ...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 130
Posted By Polaris OBark

So, it is closed to cars, can you sneak in and...

So, it is closed to cars, can you sneak in and bike it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,040
Posted By Polaris OBark

Trek, Specialized, Giant, Cannondale, Santa Cruz...

Trek, Specialized, Giant, Cannondale, Santa Cruz have all had an extensive array of ebikes.

What are the major bike brands who are introducing these as "new offerings"?

Also, shouldn't this be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 520
Posted By Polaris OBark

If it is in nearly new condition, you are paying...

If it is in nearly new condition, you are paying $600 for a steel touring frame and fork, which by itself would be a reasonable deal, and the components are solid, though perhaps a bit dated. As...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,441
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm not a trusting person, so I am going to test...

I'm not a trusting person, so I am going to test it (ride it uphill until it dies or I convince myself it really is just below 50%).

Edit: I ran it to the point of shut-off, which, fortunately...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,441
Posted By Polaris OBark

Everything made perfect sense on that chart when...

Everything made perfect sense on that chart when I charged it up. My 80% charger really does charge to approx 80% (55.6 V).

But what has me confused is what is happening as I approach 50V (50.4 V...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,362
Posted By Polaris OBark

Are those solar flares at about 1:00 and 2:30 ?

Are those solar flares at about 1:00 and 2:30 ?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,811
Posted By Polaris OBark

You could always fill the tire with dead leaves,...

You could always fill the tire with dead leaves, pine cones and grass.

Or use run-flat tire inserts.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-08-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 204
Posted By Polaris OBark

They recently pushed a firmware update. Try...

They recently pushed a firmware update. Try that, if you don't have the most recent version.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,401
Posted By Polaris OBark

Somebody did.

Somebody did.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-08-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,441
Posted By Polaris OBark

My second charger then is nominally rated for...

My second charger then is nominally rated for 75%. It goes a little bit over, so I am probably close to ideal. Thanks for posting the chart tds101
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have many. I can't tolerate anything but level...

I have many. I can't tolerate anything but level or slightly nose-down, and I am very non-aero.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,401
Posted By Polaris OBark

I swap wheels regularly. It takes me 5 min,...

I swap wheels regularly. It takes me 5 min, tops. The trick is to make sure the disc brake rotors (assuming you have those) occupy the same space. This might require shims. Or if they are close,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-08-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,441
Posted By Polaris OBark

OK, so does that then mean an 80% charge would...

OK, so does that then mean an 80% charge would correspond to 56 V ? (In other words, does battery charge scale linearly?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By Polaris OBark

Level the saddle.

Level the saddle.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-08-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 399
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have a 530. I try to put only a few items on...

I have a 530. I try to put only a few items on per screen. My default shows a clock, only.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,935
Posted By Polaris OBark

I had a similar thread: ...

I had a similar thread:

https://www.bikeforums.net/cyclocross-gravelbiking-recreational/1272230-how-much-does-your-gravel-bike-really-weigh.html

It was remarkable how some folks evaded ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-08-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,441
Posted By Polaris OBark

By the way, how does one (user, battery software,...

By the way, how does one (user, battery software, etc) calculate the full charge of a battery?

I have 5 bars that indicate charge on my display. I had been assuming that each bar is 20%, but now...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 488
Posted By Polaris OBark

The Edge Explore 2 is now on sale for $250. It...

The Edge Explore 2 is now on sale for $250. It has a similarly large screen and a subset of the functionality of the 1040/840/540, but it might have everything you need.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 551
Posted By Polaris OBark

I think in post 18 he says it is (b).

I think in post 18 he says it is (b).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,509
Posted By Polaris OBark

We need the obligatory cliché: A gravel bike is...

We need the obligatory cliché: A gravel bike is a road bike that doesn't suck.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,401
Posted By Polaris OBark

26" wheels are more funner.

26" wheels are more funner.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,401
Posted By Polaris OBark

Funner. Especially weight-weanie...

Funner.

Especially weight-weanie light-weight rear wheels with about 5 spokes in them.

Those make the hill-climbing experience even more funner. Especially when they go taco hell.

What is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,509
Posted By Polaris OBark

This again.

This again.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 49,787
Posted By Polaris OBark

I recently had a little spill, and one of the...

I recently had a little spill, and one of the levers now points inward a bit, and the other one is still parallel with the drops. I thought I would leave it that way for awhile, to see which felt...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-06-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 399
Posted By Polaris OBark

The interface for the x40 series differs in...

The interface for the x40 series differs in appearance from the x30 series.

But without the OPs screenshot, it is hard to say anything.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 551
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm guessing your true measurement is 123mm, and...

I'm guessing your true measurement is 123mm, and the recommended ideal saddle size is therefore 143mm. I am much stockier than the average cyclist, and although down to 185 lbs now, have never been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 551
Posted By Polaris OBark

My least uncomfortable saddle is a 10 year old...

My least uncomfortable saddle is a 10 year old Brooks B17 special edition (I think everything is the same as the normal one except the copper rivets). The second in line is a Berthaud Aspin, which I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 551
Posted By Polaris OBark

Fizik Vento Argo R3 Adaptive Saddle Black - 150mm

Fizik Vento Argo R3 Adaptive Saddle Black - 150mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 450
Posted By Polaris OBark

I went for 165 mm crank arms on a 46/30T crankset...

I went for 165 mm crank arms on a 46/30T crankset (GRX). The shorter crank arms are easier on your joints. The lower gearing helps if you want to spin up an 18% grade.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 551
Posted By Polaris OBark

I tried a Fizik 3D printed saddle with high...

I tried a Fizik 3D printed saddle with high expectations, but expectation bias wasn't enough to overcome the empirical reality that it was a literal PITA and also quite abrasive. I immediately sent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 760
Posted By Polaris OBark

There is a reason it is called El Slaveador.

There is a reason it is called El Slaveador.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,191
Posted By Polaris OBark

I've read that you cannot. Various piston seals,...

I've read that you cannot. Various piston seals, etc, are incompatible. (Off the top of my head, I would think it would be easier to do that then to go in the other direction of conversion.)

In...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,321
Posted By Polaris OBark

Shouldn't this be in the Electronics, Lighting, &...

Shouldn't this be in the Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets subforum?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By Polaris OBark

Thanks for all of the suggestions. It gives me a...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. It gives me a number of things to try.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By Polaris OBark

Possibly. There is actually a third strap that I...

Possibly. There is actually a third strap that I assume is for the head-tube, but I need to replace it with a longer one.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By Polaris OBark

I still have that Eclipse bag (but no fender...

I still have that Eclipse bag (but no fender stay).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By Polaris OBark

Acorn handlebar bag stabilization cords

I recently followed a suggestion here and purchased one of these:
...
Forum: Touring
04-03-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 806
Posted By Polaris OBark

Paul's Slide happened over a year ago.

Paul's Slide happened over a year ago.
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