February 28, 20251 yr 8 minutes ago, swt61 said: I didn't even realize that you chose a KIA. Nice! It's not just a Kia, it's a (Official logo's if you want to make any matching items)
March 1, 20251 yr I beg your pardon! This vehicle is no kind of van. It is a sporty sport utility vehicle. Especially the GT!
May 21, 20251 yr 10 hours ago, HiWire said: Putting $6,000 of parts on a Walmart bike: Seth is fantastic; have been following him for SO long.
May 21, 20251 yr I think he was very honest about the goals and contributions from corporate donors - it's a project viewers wanted and we viewers are curious about the results, which are somewhat predictable. I'm sure the Walmart bike's (Ozark Trail Ridge) sales will spike as word spreads - I think a good value deserves to be shared around. A better frame, etc. would result in a better bike, but that is super obvious. 🚴♂️ Edited May 21, 20251 yr by HiWire
May 21, 20251 yr He's done upgrades on things for years, including reasonable upgrades on the Ozark Trail hardtail a couple years ago. Started with intro: Then the Ozark Trail Ridge Pro Max Ultra... Studio:
May 23, 20251 yr Infecting the next generation. Andrew's new ride is a leftover Specialized Fuse Sport. Specialized stopped making the bike in 2022 but had made so many that dealers still had them and they were blowing them out. Original MSRP $2400, paid $999. Bought one for Lily two years ago for $1600 and thought that was a screaming deal. Can't wait to get him out on the trails if it would ever stop raining around here.
June 26, 20251 yr In the sprit of getting dirty I decided to list the Tarmac for sale and jump on this deal: It's a 2022 Cervelo Aspero 5 and the top of the line model at that. MSRP $10,500, I paid about 40c on the $ for it and the owner admitted that he bought it and essentially never rode it - condition backs that up. It also came with a like new Garmin head unit and tail light/radar setup which is pretty sweet. When I recently learned that they completed a ~9mi section of rail trail that can become ~50% of my morning commute I decided it was time to dive into the deep end. The color is something like "purple sunset" (cheers to you, Dusty) and is straight up wild. We'll see how the new modified commute goes tomorrow.
June 26, 20251 yr Sweet!!! When does the vintage ggarmin go up for sale? I was using my iphone then buddy gave me a Galaxy Fold 5. Didn't really consider the "ooops, I don't have a bike computer" thing until I was getting ready for a ride after I sold my iPhone.
June 27, 20251 yr 21 hours ago, MexicanDragon said: Sweet!!! When does the vintage ggarmin go up for sale? <snip> It's a 1030 Plus, so not exactly vintage. It's actually hugely helpful to have both a gravel and road computer. And the Garmin radar system is actually really cool. I'll probably add a second taillight to the mix for the pure road bike.
June 27, 20251 yr Totally. @cetoole has a 1030 with the Varia. Went R+L at first, but later went with the camera version. Definitely nice to have! Congrat again; that's so hot. Oh, how was the commute?
August 15, 2025Aug 15 Bike newbie here. I’m going to go pick up a helmet this weekend. Is there anything I should know/look out for? I mostly plan on riding on the road and maybe light trails. Bike will come later. I want to use the bike share in town for a bit to make sure I’m committed before opening the wallet for something nice.
August 15, 2025Aug 15 https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html Click Road Anything that's 5* or 4* is going to be safe. I typically go with MIPS, which most of those will have. Like with your track helmets, go try some on. Freewheeler should have Bontrager (I've got one of the 150ish$ wavecell helmets and it's solid.) Davis Cyclery probably has a few options. Biggest thing other than fit is going to be ventilation. It's brutally hot where you are so lots of vents/airflow would be my rec. Ken's will have Specialized, Bell, Giro, and Abus. Looks like the only Smith they have is one you'd want to skip. Also, you don't have to spend 300$ to get a great helmet, though you'll find plenty in that range. One more thing, some places offer different fits. See if you can find #68/69 at Freewheeler. Asia fit + Round fit. One of them may fit you better. If you find yourself looking at the MTB ones, Fox usually does a lot right, but I'd probably not look much further down that path than the Fox Crossframe or Speedframe models. You can ask Colin about POC and a couple others. POC was something I wanted to try, but sadly they don't make a 7XL
August 15, 2025Aug 15 Helmets are pretty simple, they should be comfortable & secure with enough ventilation to keep you from sweating too much. The hard part is finding one that fits your head well, for most people this isn't a problem, for those with big or weird shaped heads it can be difficult. What works well for me is simply putting the helmet on and adjusting the straps to a comfy & somewhat loose fit, then shaking my head around and headbanging a bit to see if the helmet stays securely in position. If it flops all over the place the fit is no good and you'll have to try out another size or model, if it only moves a little bit you can snug up the straps a bit and try again. If that stops the movement you're good, BUT you also want to make sure the straps aren't so tight that they're cutting off your circulation. After you find a helmet that fits securely, pay attention to any hot spots where the helmet, straps, or buckle is pressing into your head or flesh and causing discomfort. Sometimes you can fix this with padding & strap adjustments, sometimes you can't. If you can't get a comfy fit, move on to the next helmet. Finally, ventilation. Make sure the helmet has enough vents to keep you cool, this is gonna depend on the weather you ride in, how much you sweat, and your heat tolerance. I rotate through several helmets for this reason, I have a winter helmet with minimal vents, a spring & fall helmet which is reasonably well vented, and a summer helmet which maxes out the airflow & cooling.
August 22, 2025Aug 22 I’ve had fun riding around on the local bike share bikes. Tailbone is getting used to being back on a bike seat. I love walking and hiking but the sense of speed you get on a bike is kind of intoxicating. Next step for me will be to do some weekend rentals of demo bikes from the local bike store. I’m going to try an e-bike and a gravel bike and see what takes.
August 22, 2025Aug 22 8 minutes ago, TMoney said: I’ve had fun riding around on the local bike share bikes. Tailbone is getting used to being back on a bike seat. I love walking and hiking but the sense of speed you get on a bike is kind of intoxicating. Next step for me will be to do some weekend rentals of demo bikes from the local bike store. I’m going to try an e-bike and a gravel bike and see what takes. Have your bibs yet? #BibsMasterRace
August 25, 2025Aug 25 Biking is fun as hell. I think I need one. You just don’t get this speed on foot. I still love walking and hiking but this feels like a different beast.
August 25, 2025Aug 25 Yes it is. It's also a lot more dangerous than walking and hiking. Please be sure that you prepare properly.
August 25, 2025Aug 25 Other than a good helmet, rear-facing radar, and good rider ettiquete/precaution what else should I be doing? EDIT: Claude had some suggestions. Edited August 25, 2025Aug 25 by TMoney
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