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  1. Oscar56

    Kettle Valley Rail-Trail?

    It appears that the slide originated at the KVR itself, not above. I believe the paved road is just below that spot and the slide ran out across the road. The Summerland-Princeton road is not paved all the way through. It appears the slide occured near the summit of the road at the point...
  2. Oscar56

    Programming assist levels

    Which model are you going to find in your box?
  3. Oscar56

    Programming assist levels

    Back to our previously scheduled program... I purchased my 2020 Giant Phantom the first week of March, just a week ahead of things starting to tighten up due to Covid. I knew that battery life was dependant on a whole host of variables: battery size, style of riding, terrain and assist...
  4. Oscar56

    Ride Control Firmware

    I suspect that Giant is not the author of the app, it has been contracted out to a 3rd party. But if your contract with the 3rd party is either poorly written or not financially beneficial to the 3rd party you will get what you pay for. In the end it is the consumer who suffers, not Giant. I...
  5. Oscar56

    Why are Brooks Saddles known for comfort?

    I am using Kiwi brand dubbin on both the underside and upper.
  6. Oscar56

    Ride Control Firmware

    I am not really disappointed in the app because I did not expect to use it beyond checking my battery level and adjusting my assist levels. Set your expectations low and you will be pleased. I just hope that a future update does not leave me in the situation of not being able to "talk" to my bike.
  7. Oscar56

    Wary of public transport: Americans turn to bikes

    Is he selling popcycles?
  8. Oscar56

    Known Issues & Problems with Giant Products + Help, Solutions & Fixes

    In your part of the world weather is rarely a problem. For me it is more about cold weather. My iPhone dies quickly on the bike at 5C. At that temperature it is in my pocket. An extra battery would be very handy.
  9. Oscar56

    Bike Rack on Stance

    My first test drive was about 10lbs of scrap lumber. More of a test of bulk not weight. I really wanted to see that the paniers would stay in connection and that my heel did not strike the panniers. it worked out well. The only cargo I have carried so far is our weekend newspapers, so no...
  10. Oscar56

    Known Issues & Problems with Giant Products + Help, Solutions & Fixes

    Browneye: Your 2nd photo shows a charger cord to your iPhone. Is this connected to your bike battery? How is the USB connection protected from the elements? Something that I would like to get installed at my LBS next time in.
  11. Oscar56

    2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    Alaskan: A couple of questions: 1. One of your bikes has a Brooks B17 Imperial saddle. What is the saddle bag that is attached? 2. Is that a Trek app that have screen captures for? Grant
  12. Oscar56

    How did your ride end !

    This seems like the appropriate hoppy IPA.
  13. Oscar56

    2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    When I purchased my Giant Phantom in early March I was looking to use it to cycle some of my regular routes but also use it in lieu of my vehicle for running errands, heading to the tennis courts and birding. Well there is no tennis until further notice but I have been running simple errands...
  14. Oscar56

    2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    Midway BC is the eastern terminus of the Kettle Valley Railway.
  15. Oscar56

    2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    Those coordinates take you to approximately 2 km from my place. The KVR starts in Midway BC and ends in Hope, BC Much of it is now part of the Transcanada Trail . A few sections allow vehicle Traffic, but it is mostly used by walkers, horseback riders or cyclists. I cycle parts of the trail...
  16. Oscar56

    2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    To get to Osoyoos you are stuck to using Hwy 97.
  17. Oscar56

    2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    When the border is open again you could do a circular loop to Osoyoos and then south across the border. There is quite a substantial hill up and then down again before getting to Osoyoos.
  18. Oscar56

    Ride Control Firmware

    That's my experience as well. I certainly get pedal assist levels 1 and 2 but not sure if I get assist level 3 or not. But when required You can pop into levels 3, 4 or 5 for those short, steep hills and then pop back to auto. I need to test that a bit more.
  19. Oscar56

    Why are Brooks Saddles known for comfort?

    I am now up to 100km on my B17 Imperial. No tender spots on my backside. WAY more comfy than the stock Giant saddle. Looking for ward to when this saddle actually starts to shape to my sit bones.
  20. Oscar56

    Why are Brooks Saddles known for comfort?

    Check YouTube for a great video on the production process. They talk about the leather and which part of the animal it comes from.
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