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    I haven't bought a lot of bike stuff lately (stocked up on consumables knowing tariffs were coming), but it's hitting us at work. We're...
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    The big problem with rim brakes is that the braking surface is close to the ground. So, they tend to get grubby. Also, good disc...
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    rob feature replied to the thread Winter Riding Gloves.
    Don't generally sweat in those R7s below 60, but they're not insulated either. They are vented & have a surprisingly wide temperature...
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    rob feature replied to the thread Winter Riding Gloves.
    If it gets warm enough, yeah. That would apply to any glove though.
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    I've used both & they each have their finer points. No real disadvantages to either for most folks. Modulation is a bit better on the...
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    rob feature replied to the thread Winter Riding Gloves.
    Yep, wind removing heat is the main culprit. I'm a big fan of Held gloves myself https://rideheld.com/collections/gloves . They...
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    rob feature replied to the thread Sound in the Ears.
    Why not just use earplugs? You can get them everywhere, they're cheap, compressible and pretty much weightless. I used to keep a stash...
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    Bummer. Denver is absolutely lousy with bike thieves. I would also not try and rely on LEO to find and recover your rig. They tend to...
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    Giving it a good bit of your own effort & keeping speeds in check, I'd be able to get 100mi per charge out of that 625 Wh battery on...
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    rob feature replied to the thread Do you ride with someone?.
    I prefer solo for so many reasons most of the time. I don't have to wait for anyone to get ready & they don't have to wait for me. We...
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    rob feature replied to the thread shock absorbing seat posts.
    I have a couple Thudbusters that help. They're a little springy, but better than nothing. I have a PNW Coast on a MTB which is a...
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    rob feature replied to the thread Stupid E-bike games?.
    Slow races are fun. You make some lanes a few feet wide. Last one to the finish line wins. If you put your foot down, you're DQ...
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