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04-25-21, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Opinions: Toss rear GP5000 with > 8000 mi and barely visible wear dimples, or ride it for another few weeks until the dimples are good and gone?
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04-25-21, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Weighing lawnmowers. Good grief. 
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04-25-21, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
There's always one.
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Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon
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04-25-21, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I do like how you're arguing with the only regular to live and ride in NYC, in this millennia . . . . .
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04-25-21, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Excuse me!? I've ridden more in NYC than possibly anybody on this board. My Hudson Valley mileage may never catch up with my NYC mileage. Manhattan, at that
04-25-21, 03:15 PM
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Lawn mowing Review:
First of all I call BS on the 40 minute battery life. I got done cutting the front lawn in 33 minutes and decided to keep going to see how long it would last. It died right at 40 minutes. My grass wasn't even that long so it should have lasted longer. I'm thinking they have a timer with a kill switch at 40 minutes. If not, this is going to be close every time I cut when the grass is a little longer.
Now, the review. Very quiet compared to an I.C.E. 60% as loud and you could talk over it so no need to shut it down for a conversation. Large diameter tires in the rear make it nimble and coupled with the low weight it is easy to maneuver. Hence the quicker cut time. Additionally, not having self propel allows a little faster pace without sacrificing cut quality.
Rating?
If the 3 year warranty on the battery means it might last 4 years, I think it is a good value and easier to use/maintain.
I got it on sale for $249 and a spare battery is $149. Reasonable and will get cheaper as technology advances unless Elon Musk uses all the lithium.
First of all I call BS on the 40 minute battery life. I got done cutting the front lawn in 33 minutes and decided to keep going to see how long it would last. It died right at 40 minutes. My grass wasn't even that long so it should have lasted longer. I'm thinking they have a timer with a kill switch at 40 minutes. If not, this is going to be close every time I cut when the grass is a little longer.
Now, the review. Very quiet compared to an I.C.E. 60% as loud and you could talk over it so no need to shut it down for a conversation. Large diameter tires in the rear make it nimble and coupled with the low weight it is easy to maneuver. Hence the quicker cut time. Additionally, not having self propel allows a little faster pace without sacrificing cut quality.
Rating?
If the 3 year warranty on the battery means it might last 4 years, I think it is a good value and easier to use/maintain.
I got it on sale for $249 and a spare battery is $149. Reasonable and will get cheaper as technology advances unless Elon Musk uses all the lithium.
04-25-21, 03:19 PM
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For the first time in several months, I actually washed my bike. I gave it a good hosing off, sprayed citrus degreaser all over the chain/drivetrain, then scrubbed pretty much everything with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water, followed by another good rinse with the hose.
After drying off and fresh chain lube, it was quite impressive how easily the cranks now turn.
#goodasnew
After drying off and fresh chain lube, it was quite impressive how easily the cranks now turn.
#goodasnew
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04-25-21, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Raise your hands if any of your rides have ever resembled this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWHdkK5j4yk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWHdkK5j4yk
Looking back it's hard to admit I ever did that, it was so crazy.
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04-25-21, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
Lawn mowing Review:
First of all I call BS on the 40 minute battery life. I got done cutting the front lawn in 33 minutes and decided to keep going to see how long it would last. It died right at 40 minutes. My grass wasn't even that long so it should have lasted longer. I'm thinking they have a timer with a kill switch at 40 minutes. If not, this is going to be close every time I cut when the grass is a little longer.
Now, the review. Very quiet compared to an I.C.E. 60% as loud and you could talk over it so no need to shut it down for a conversation. Large diameter tires in the rear make it nimble and coupled with the low weight it is easy to maneuver. Hence the quicker cut time. Additionally, not having self propel allows a little faster pace without sacrificing cut quality.
Rating?
If the 3 year warranty on the battery means it might last 4 years, I think it is a good value and easier to use/maintain.
I got it on sale for $249 and a spare battery is $149. Reasonable and will get cheaper as technology advances unless Elon Musk uses all the lithium.
First of all I call BS on the 40 minute battery life. I got done cutting the front lawn in 33 minutes and decided to keep going to see how long it would last. It died right at 40 minutes. My grass wasn't even that long so it should have lasted longer. I'm thinking they have a timer with a kill switch at 40 minutes. If not, this is going to be close every time I cut when the grass is a little longer.
Now, the review. Very quiet compared to an I.C.E. 60% as loud and you could talk over it so no need to shut it down for a conversation. Large diameter tires in the rear make it nimble and coupled with the low weight it is easy to maneuver. Hence the quicker cut time. Additionally, not having self propel allows a little faster pace without sacrificing cut quality.
Rating?
If the 3 year warranty on the battery means it might last 4 years, I think it is a good value and easier to use/maintain.
I got it on sale for $249 and a spare battery is $149. Reasonable and will get cheaper as technology advances unless Elon Musk uses all the lithium.
04-25-21, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Opinions: Toss rear GP5000 with > 8000 mi and barely visible wear dimples, or ride it for another few weeks until the dimples are good and gone?
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04-25-21, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
People here don't get it.
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Addiction is all about class.
04-25-21, 03:27 PM
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My phone has been bothering the **** out of me for a couple months now, so I started looking at alternatives. In addition, this kicked off talks with the wife about giving my phone to my almost 10-year-old son after I get a replacement. This lead me to look at how adding another line would affect our current wireless plan, etc, etc.
Long story short, I'm getting a kick-ass phone, we're ditching Verizon and going to Google Fi
Our bill should go down even though we're adding a line and we'll get to play Big Brother to our son and track him while he's out on bike rides, etc.
No tracking number on the phone yet, though, so I can't sit at the computer and mash F5.
Long story short, I'm getting a kick-ass phone, we're ditching Verizon and going to Google Fi
Our bill should go down even though we're adding a line and we'll get to play Big Brother to our son and track him while he's out on bike rides, etc.
No tracking number on the phone yet, though, so I can't sit at the computer and mash F5.
04-25-21, 03:28 PM
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Cute pic of Heidi and Jackie
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04-25-21, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
For the first time in several months, I actually washed my bike. I gave it a good hosing off, sprayed citrus degreaser all over the chain/drivetrain, then scrubbed pretty much everything with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water, followed by another good rinse with the hose.
After drying off and fresh chain lube, it was quite impressive how easily the cranks now turn.
#goodasnew
After drying off and fresh chain lube, it was quite impressive how easily the cranks now turn.
#goodasnew
04-25-21, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
For the first time in several months, I actually washed my bike. I gave it a good hosing off, sprayed citrus degreaser all over the chain/drivetrain, then scrubbed pretty much everything with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water, followed by another good rinse with the hose.
After drying off and fresh chain lube, it was quite impressive how easily the cranks now turn.
#goodasnew
After drying off and fresh chain lube, it was quite impressive how easily the cranks now turn.
#goodasnew
04-25-21, 03:56 PM
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MC land speed record news. Hoping to hit 400mph in this
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/new...e4Halomk_zRT_c
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/new...e4Halomk_zRT_c
04-25-21, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
For the first time in several months, I actually washed my bike. I gave it a good hosing off, sprayed citrus degreaser all over the chain/drivetrain, then scrubbed pretty much everything with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water, followed by another good rinse with the hose.
After drying off and fresh chain lube, it was quite impressive how easily the cranks now turn.
#goodasnew
After drying off and fresh chain lube, it was quite impressive how easily the cranks now turn.
#goodasnew
Thanks.
04-25-21, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
My phone has been bothering the **** out of me for a couple months now, so I started looking at alternatives. In addition, this kicked off talks with the wife about giving my phone to my almost 10-year-old son after I get a replacement. This lead me to look at how adding another line would affect our current wireless plan, etc, etc.
Long story short, I'm getting a kick-ass phone, we're ditching Verizon and going to Google Fi
Our bill should go down even though we're adding a line and we'll get to play Big Brother to our son and track him while he's out on bike rides, etc.
No tracking number on the phone yet, though, so I can't sit at the computer and mash F5.
Long story short, I'm getting a kick-ass phone, we're ditching Verizon and going to Google Fi
Our bill should go down even though we're adding a line and we'll get to play Big Brother to our son and track him while he's out on bike rides, etc.
No tracking number on the phone yet, though, so I can't sit at the computer and mash F5.
04-25-21, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Depends on the nature of the contest. You could be taking a knife to a gunfight.
Try to keep up to the current decade.
Oh? Don't take my word for it, we'll ask the group. Collectively we have thousands of miles ridden here this year, in sundry parts of America.
Raise your hands if any of your rides this year resembled this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWHdkK5j4yk
Try to keep up to the current decade.
Oh? Don't take my word for it, we'll ask the group. Collectively we have thousands of miles ridden here this year, in sundry parts of America.
Raise your hands if any of your rides this year resembled this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWHdkK5j4yk
04-25-21, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Just throwing it out there, we use straight talk, and have had no issues at all with it. 90 bucks a month for two lines with more than enough data.
04-25-21, 04:17 PM
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Seattle and SF fixie foos impress me the most. Some of those guys are hittin all dem hills with a 48x15.
04-25-21, 04:48 PM
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Because what kind of heathen doesn’t like lemony, garlicky halibut grilled on a cedar plank?
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Because what kind of heathen doesn’t like lemony, garlicky halibut grilled on a cedar plank?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
People here don't get it.
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We're unloading our truck right now.
Very happy to report that all bikes made the trip unharmed
Very happy to report that all bikes made the trip unharmed
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Just throwing it out there, we use straight talk, and have had no issues at all with it. 90 bucks a month for two lines with more than enough data.
