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  1. Chazmo

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Some great, weird pix there, Charge. Love it!!!!
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    Recommended low voltage discharge of a 60v Li-Ion battery

    80/20 is a great rule of thumb. I obey it pretty religiously. If your charger doesn’t allow you to stop at 80% (most don’t) don’t sweat it. You should occasionally charge to 100% to ensure balancing of all cells in your battery. Finally, if you’re storing your bike/battery for long(ish)...
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Ain’t that the truth.
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    Fat STREET Tires are WAY BETTER for Riding on Pavement than KNOBBY Off-Road Tires

    It certainly does get cold up there, @DDBB . But it’s important to find a way to stay in shape through those cold months. Good luck!
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    My dream bike got stolen. Lessons, next?

    That’s a shame to hear, Bobs… I hope you can replace it soon.
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    Fat STREET Tires are WAY BETTER for Riding on Pavement than KNOBBY Off-Road Tires

    Yeah, that is tight. Also, check the shock crown height if you’re going to try them in front too.
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Nicely said, Charge. It’s too bad that when things decay and fall apart later on, things don’t return to their natural state. As for periodic clearing of woods… As a guy who lives right next to a mile of forest, I can only say that it is a good substitute for nature’s way that clearings and...
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Dang… And, that’s saying something!!!
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    Gender Neutral Spanish

    Has “waitress” vs. “waiter” become passé as well? I’m out of touch (and rather disinterested :) ), so if I still use “actress” please forgive me. :) The fundamental question is interesting though. Since most (all?) of the Romance languages have gendered nouns, are they offensive in some way...
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    "Give me ankle or give me death." Said to be uttered by Patrick Henry when he toured an Arab country.
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    Rad January funding or close

    Hey, BlackHand, I was just wondering if you’re saying that the employee letter doesn’t have to be open to the public… I’m thinking about when Juiced Bikes closed down a little over a year ago… I don’t remember any advance warning, although it’s always possible that employees knew in advance...
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    Camera damage in handlebar-mounted phones?

    Hi Jeremy, I’ve got bupkus really to add to the discussion except that I’ve been concerned about damaging my iPhone 13 mini since I put it on my bars last winter. No sign (yet) of a problem. Whatever the technologies are that the phone uses for motion-sensing, I, too, hope that riding on the...
  13. Chazmo

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Good work, Charge. Was the prior chain popping out gears on you? You sure do use the HaiBike “aggressively.” :D Keep it up.
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    stompandgo's Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad build thread

    Sounds like a total win, Chris. Congrats!
  15. Chazmo

    CBS Evening News

    As someone who owns a dog that zips back and forth quickly across the path on (yes) a fairly long leash, it is the cyclist’s responsibility to avoid the leash and the dog. I often rein in my dog when I see someone coming, but if someone approaches from behind, they better damn well be careful...
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    A good word for Aventon

    Spoke, that’s great. I’m happy that Aventon has been proactive. I have recommended Aventon bicycles to a few acquaintances as I think they will be a survivor in the ongoing price wars in various classes of affordable bikes. Of course it’s hard to predict. And, since technology doesn’t stand...
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Greetings from my daily 20miler turn-around:
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    anyone get leg cramps?

    No doom bells set off here, Charge. There are far more outrageous things going on in the world to set those off. My leg cramps (and I hope yours) are extremely small potatoes by comparison. :) That’s a real bummer about your cramps! I hope those come under control for you someday, man...
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    anyone get leg cramps?

    Good thoughts, guys. I appreciate it. It’s good to know I’m not the only one who has these. Fair enough, Jeremy. Whether or not it’s due to riding I can’t say for sure, but I think it correlates for the most part. I’ll have to pay a little bit more attention. ;) Hey, Harry. I don’t get...
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    anyone get leg cramps?

    Hi gang, I was wondering if any of you get leg cramps during the night when you’ve ridden during the day… On average, I’m on the bike about 1.5 - 2 hours when I ride. I occasionally get hamstring cramps at night (sleeping) which are sometimes a bit shocking and they can takes about 15-20...
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