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    Trek Domane+ SLR 7 uneven weight distribution?

    I wasn't even a member when this thread showed up. You must use tubeless ready tires with tubeless valves and sealant. Anything can be used in an emergency, but not long term. Sealant should be removed and replaced yearly.
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    The transition

    Well, we do discuss the set temps. 😁 Smart thermostats are very popular around here with all of the seasonal housing. So are wifi cameras.
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    The transition

    You have more trust in your delivery company than I do. Overrides are easily overridden. Nobody but me is going to adjust my thermostat.
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    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    Only the GX comes with a suspension fork.
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    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    I have not ridden a lot this year due to all sorts of competing priorities. Yesterday, I decided to bag the Tuesday Night Hammerfest and go for a longer base ride out to the Beachcomber in Wellfleet. Lecount Hollow Beach, a few miles from the Beachcomber. Although it's high season now, it...
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    The transition

    Never install a smart thermostat from your power delivery company.
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    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    The Skitch GX bikes come with the Rudy suspension fork. I know I've seen some commuter bikes with them, but I can't remember which ones.
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    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    They won't sell a non-Specialized dealer one for half price, much less four.
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    I finally took my ebike for a test ride.

    That's called a wheelie bike.
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    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    We got four Turbo Levos in for service from one owner last week. All have dead batteries. New replacements from Specialized are $1,699 each. You read that right, $1,699 EACH. We cannot charge the customer that kind of ridiculous money.
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    Washington State's new ebike laws just passed.

    Every single motor vehicle sold today in the US can break the speed limit, by a lot. Every single one of them requires a license, registration, and insurance. Every single one of them is subject to speed enforcement, and speed enforcement is common. When motor vehicles have collisions with other...
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    Eurobike 2026 ebike news

    There has been a trend over the past several decades where large manufacturing companies have been reducing their expense on trade shows, as they have lost their purpose. It used to be a place where new products were debuted, but also, demand was gauged, deals were cut, and orders were taken...
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    Show Us a Tool

    Looks to me like you just have a crappy neighbor. It's not "Americans".
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    Remember that Pinarello-Q36.5 is a ProTeam, not WorldTour. That's crazy money for them. Maybe they plan on stepping up a notch.
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