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Brought the bike in and their feeling is the pistons in the levers are failing. They're going to call Specialized on Monday and see if they can get it covered under warranty. They'll also be updating the firmware. Sadly this means no Turbo for a while. it has been 15 minutes and I already miss...

You're not going to find a 100% maintenance-free bike...at least I don't know of any. The GoCycle still requires maintenance like changing brake pads, bleeding the hydraulic brakes, shifting may eventually need adjustment, bolts and screws start to come loose on any bike. The bike's manual has...

Hey @reoutput. I just replaced the pads less than 200 miles ago. Checked them and they're still fine. It does feel like there is either air or lack of fluid in the lines. The change in squeezing pressure dropped fairly rapidly over the last few days. Will see what the shop says and report hack...

1200 Miles and counting. Being winter, I've stopped my long 8-15 mile morning rides and just circle around the local 1-mile lake a few times. When the temps are below zero and the wind chill is arctic, the desire to ride far dwindles. Latest Problem Brakes have gone squishy. Not sure if this...

I usually wear my helmet inside with me. Not sure how you have your toolkit stored. I use a storage bottle in my water bottle holder. Never had anyone mess with it. Then again there's not much worth stealing if you ask me. I've seen a number of people at bike racks lock their helmet with a cable...

Great news, you finally got the bike and got to do some riding on it. You are probably one of only a small handful of RM owners in the U.S. right now. While I don't have any future plans to get rid of my 2015 Specialized Turbo X, when I first saw the RM bike line, I was drooling. Watching your...

Hope you get out there, Douglas. Keeping a guy like you off his bike just isn't right.

With the exception of heavy snow days and a day that was -26F with a -40F wind chill; for the most part I bike every day. Hardy is often the word I hear when people mention my rides, but I guess I don't consider myself hardier than those who ski, ice skate or do other outdoor winter activities...

My 2015 Specialized Turbo X has a (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) wheelbase of 1111mm and just barely fits on a bus rack. The front tire sits a little higher than I'd like, but it works. This video on this page show the types of racks on my buses...

Added a bunch more videos to the mix. Thanks for all the compliments. Stay safe out there.

The reality of COST! Found purchase prices for a lot of my primary gear.

Advice Lesson #2: Don’t get into winter riding if you’re an old dog that can’t learn new tricks. Types of Road Conditions There are a number of diverse road conditions you will encounter in the winter. During the summer it is either wet or dry. Not much else, except for road material makeup...

Upgrade your bike There are a number of upgrades you can make to your bike that will keep you safe, dry and in good working condition during the winter. Brakes If you have rim brakes, before winter is a good time to check that the rubber material that makes up the pad is still pliable. This...

Get the good stuff Skimping on clothing and gear can mean an abrupt end to your winter endeavors. When it comes to clothing, the good stuff can be expensive. The goal here is to get clothing that will keep you warm, dry, and comfortable. Some keywords to keep in mind while shopping are...

I think many consider riding your bike in a frozen winter setting more akin to ice skating than cycling. Here is all of my knowledge and wisdom passed on to you. I am a 43 year old Minnesota native with 5 winter seasons of biking experience. Advice Lesson #1: Don’t get into winter biking if...

Great list, Doug. I will certainly be doing a full bike workup once the winter is over and possibly mid-winter depending on how much abuse my bike takes. I've been cleaning the drive train and brake components after every ride. 1,000 miles seemed to be the limit of my brake pads during the...

I wouldn't feel bad about being aggressive at getting it replaced. The dealer should be compensated by Specialized for warranty work. To me, this sounds like a manufacturer defect and Specialized should fix it. If the dealer refuses to fix it, call Specialized 1 (877) 808-8154 (US Number). Any...

That's a cool rail. Love the bridge.

@EdVille I have that exact same bike stand. @Ann M. Here is one that can handle 4" tires: https://www.amazon.com/BIKEHAND-Floor-Parking-Storage-Bicycle/dp/B01HRH4Q0S

Thanks for the post. I plan on getting a fat bike next year for rounding out my desire to commute 365 by bike. Still not sure if I will get a pedal power or electric. I'm riding currently on my Turbo X with 700x38c studded tires. They are great on 1-2 inches of wet snow, ice, hard pack, but no...