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Koyote I have the 1030 and in the rain last Sat. I lost the blue line ride with GPS twice. Seems my 1030 I always have trouble with it in the rain. Have you had any problems with the 1040 in the rain? Zman No problems…
Garmin Edge 520+ That's about three generations old in the Garmin lineup, so I'm not surprised that it's having problems. Might be time for an upgrade. I've got a 1040 Edge, and it's rock-solid.
I have been on some races in rural Kansas and Arkansas where my computer losses connectivity. Sometimes it will have me turning on a road that doesn't exist, or will go haywire on directions to next turn. I always…
A ridewithgps file, used with a good gps computer, is the most reliable method for marking and navigating a long gravel race route. The recommendation to leave the map open on your computer screen is spot-on. Sure,…
I ran the similar GR2 tires...and they were 'meh.' Okay, but nothing special. And for being relatively expensive, I was amazed at the short lifespan: the rear tire was shot in about 700 miles.
SWGraveler wrote: I think the key thing here is that nobody else has chimed in having had the same/similar experience so we can all continue to feel confident in our eeSilk posts. I think it was nice of the OP to share…
ljsmith wrote: So if you overtightened a seat clamp and cracked a carbon post, you would blame the post rather than yourself? From the OP: "I know you may think the seatpost bolt was torqued too tight, but I religiously…
If that happened to me, there is no way that I would buy another one.
dangle wrote: It's widespread. I have personally seen three. One was a guy who lives on my street. It definitely wasn't due to power. He broke ribs among other injuries when his DA crank snapped. The other two were at…
NoCoGreg wrote: Agreed, stats would be great but Shimano has been steadfast that there isn't a problem. I think it's pretty standard for manufacturers to deny problems, even when they anecdotally seem pretty frequent.…
No stats in the linked article, so we don't know whether this is truly a widespread problem.
There's a lot of over-thinking about tire width. Something in the 40-42mm width will handle most gravel roads and still roll well on pavement. If your bike has room, and you want a plusher ride (or routinely encounter…
zen_ wrote: It's not the absolute lightest option, but the Topeak Hexus X + Dynaplug Racer setup has worked really well for me. Everything on the Hexus tool has worked when I needed it to, and the Dynaplug system is…
vkonrad wrote: I found this very promising (on paper) super compact tool. Not sure what it's worth but if you're feeling adventurous, maybe https://www.prestacycle.com/product/prestalever-iii-multi-tool/ The product…
shiggy wrote: Sorry, I don’t think you would be a good multi-tool My ex-wife thinks I'm a tool. So, I've got that going for me.
Hi all. Gearing up for summer gravel racing. My mini-tool is 19 years old, heavy, and I'm not even sure that the chain tool will work on Shimano 11 speed. I'd like a new one for this year, but the options are almost…
I actually live pretty close to Emporia, but will likely never enter Unbound. If I need to win a lottery just for a chance to register, it's not for me. Seems like a bit of a circus.
bnystrom wrote: Thinking about it, I guess that this could potentially induce fatigue in the rim as well, as aluminum is highly prone to fatigue. This is my suspicion, too. Fluctuations in tension cause repeated…
dangle wrote: It took <5 seconds to see what wheels were OEM for that bike. OP gave plenty of info. A full carbon fiber bike with 105 for that price is not coming with 'properly built' wheels (construction or materials)…
bnystrom wrote: Low spoke tension is far more likely to result in spoke failures due to fatigue, than it is to crack the rim. The fact that he's a relatively heavy rider and didn't suffer any spoke failures pretty much…