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I'm not familiar with all the smartphone cycling apps and I'm probably showing my ignorance here. I've seen and talked to many riders who use bar mounted smartphones. Most have just a map, speed, distance and a compass on the display. A handlebar mounted GPS will display the same data and more...

Hey! That's what I need, a Whale battery to replace my Dolphin! 😄

That's one of the reasons I carry my phone in my pocket. I also consider it a safety factor in case I'm thrown off the bike and unable to get to it to call for help.

I regularly use electronic devices on my bars, but not a smartphone. To minimize vibration, I installed a Redshift Shockstop suspension stem: https://redshiftsports.com/products/shockstop-pro-suspension-stem It isn't perfect but when using the lightest elastomers, it noticeably reduces...

FWIW, here is the response I received when I asked the Apple Chatbot about vibration damage:

If you're using panniers, do what I do and use them to carry the batteries. Keeps the center of gravity low as well.

Or a train. 🤒

I used Tannus Armor in Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires with Schwalbe Downhill (extra thick) tubes filled with Slime. No flats in over 6K miles. The above combination yielded a very stiff ride which I remedied by reducing tire pressure. My complaints with the Tannus are, they can be very difficult...

An old thread but still appropriate this time of year here in the Northeastern US. I don't do much Winter riding anymore, but I still enjoy watching the bike races on our frozen lakes. Mostly conventional bikes with studded tires, but there is talk about adding an e-bike class. Unfortunately...

I've used both cable and hydraulic brakes on my bikes. The advantage to cable is, there is no bleeding to worry about and adjustments are easier. The disadvantage is, the "feel" isn't as positive due to minute stretching of the cable when the brakes are applied. Once I converted to hydraulic, I...

So..... It seems from all the info provided, a gravel bike is more like a road bike, except with fatter tires.

What are the differences and how are bikes equipped for each type of surface? Pictures welcome. I'm basically a trail rider who avoids roads as much as possible. The trails I ride here in the east have mostly mixed surfaces, including pavement, packed limestone & decomposed granite, dirt...

Give or take 2K miles, all on trails.

To put it simply, if you don't do your own bike maintenance, having a local dealer is VERY valuable. Keep in mind though that some of these dealerships change the brands they carry. Specialized, Giant, Trek and other major brands tend to be more stable, but the "off brands" come and go. Check...

If you're hearing brake noise, chances are, you have some brake drag which will wear out pads prematurely. Re align the calipers so there is no more noise. loosen the caliper mounting screws, firmly apply the brake and re tighten the mounting screws without releasing the brake lever. If that...

I'm not sure which model Easy Motion bike you have, but there is a charger available on eBay which might work...

I'm extremely happy with my Park PRS 30. I saved some money by skipping the base plate & legs and just clamped it to a leg of my workbench. Still a $600 investment but well worth it for these old bones. Rather than risk damage to an expensive seat post, I keep a cheap post without a saddle...

If you're on Facebook, visit or join the "Ebike Cyclists Over 60" group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/695579244513131 They often have posts for group rides.

Yes, a good heavy switch rated for 48V, >15A DC. Switches rated for these specs are usually large & bulky. You can get around this by using lesser rated switches and never switching under load. I've had good luck with these...

I asked AI if it will destroy humanity. Apparently, it doesn't know. :rolleyes: Here is the response: Will AI destroy humanity? The question of whether AI will destroy humanity is a subject of intense debate among experts, researchers, and the general public, with no single consensus answer...