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This is what I thought, but I appreciate the reminder. I sure feel like I'm gearing down, pedaling fast, and putting in a lot of effort, but maybe I haven't hit the sweet spot yet. Yes, regular Tour is more noticeable. --> Could Tour+ provide less assistance than Eco in some situations? I...

This is great information, folks, super helpful! I think I will be fine with just using my smartphone with a $22 REI mount tested by actual humans on local trails. I need to be carrying the phone anyway for safety, even if I decide to turn it off when I know where I am and where I'm going. So...

No. This bike comes with no display. Wild, huh? I think it is a combination of the German flavor of minimalism in art and design and a push to get you to use their app. I applaud the former, but not the latter! Correct-- though a central issue is that I am unwilling to unlock the features...

I will think about a shorter crank-- the bike is so comfortable otherwise, I'm reluctant to change anything for a while. I just got back from REI, drove out there to retrieve the manual, which was too heavy and bulky for my knapsack! Skimming through it, I don't see a lot of information that...

It is indeed! Just took a 13.5 mile loop with 1,350 feet of vertical (actually, 13.4 miles and 1,342 feet, rounding up to make the math easier.) The shifting issue is totally resolved. I used 29% battery (rounding up to 30% to make the math easier.) That translates to an effective range...

The bureaucracy in some European countries can be really shocking-- but those of us in the US would be wise not to throw rocks at it. Or only small rocks, and only playfully. Or only snowballs. One of my ex-pat friends who lives in Croatia used to complain about the paperwork and bureacracy--...

Thanks! You know, I love FS, and I'm sure the Motobecane will not gather too much dust. However, the reality is that most of my riding is on terrible pavement and light single track or fire roads with a few moderate sections. I have to ride in the world I am in, not the hypothetical/fictional...

VERY interesting. Would be weird in a bike that just came out of the box... read on, I don't think that's what's happening, I think I got this sorted, BUT I will definitely keep that under consideration if the problem repeats under greater load. Okay, appreciate that-- I feel a little stupid...

Clutch adjustment - exactly. That's what I MAY mess with. A few tests to run first.

Appreciate your concern! Two notes, however: * The problems are in the middle of the cassette, that is what is so weird, low and high gear are seated smoothly on the chain.. If they were at either end, I'd worry more about chain drop. What's more, there is a chain guard near the crank to...

Well, the derailleur is Shimano GRX RX812 GS. And yeah, it's a little different, seems like the adjustments are manual-- I have a few tutorials queued up to look at tomorrow. I have found no reference to any automatic calibration system, but I totally coulda missed something. At a minimum...

It is hard to imagine your precise injury and what position would work for you. I was stunned to discover that drop bars with my hands on the hoods are the most comfortable position for moderate to severe arthritis in the metatarsal joint. It's not a perfect solution; for hard breaking, I...

This will accomplish nothing. Let's hope it never happens. And it may not. This new model of using 'proclamations' or 'executive orders' to pass what are really laws needs to come to an end. Not consistent with US values. No one should be able to pass laws just because they feel like it...

Okay, interesting. Curious what app you are using; I don't see a Shimano app that does microtuning on this system. Don't know why I was thinking Flow would do this! Thx.

Yes, I do-- and I have some idea what it might be. There's a Bosch Mechanic app or something. EDIT: No, that was something else, like for cars or something. This must be a I'm finding Flow to be very primitive, and I'm having trouble understanding the modes. What I think: * Eco will use...

That sounds pretty easy! I guess I'll fire up the FLOW app instead of just sitting around all morning and staring at the bike. Maybe I'll read the Quick Start guide first! I haven't even cracked even the short version of the manual. Canyon does give you a LOT of stuff with your purchase--...

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Could be, Stefan, quite possible-- REI was supposed to do that, but maybe they didn't get that deep into it. Good thought, I did not know that. That will be one of the first things I try.

Okay, I've gotta take out the dogs and get ready for dinner, and I only took one photo, with the bike out of focus-- more tomorrow, I promise-- but.. Holy crap. There were a lot of hiccups with delivery-- I am the FIRST rider to use the REI assembly option, and the short version is...

Absolutely, sorry, I didn't mean to be snarky, it was not a comment on the relevance of your advice, but rather my own frame of mind! In fact, this is similar to what I do for shorter fitness rides, or when my connective tissue disorder is giving me more trouble: I choose a series of loops...