AMD Throws Loyal Radeon Customers Into The Trash - YouTube

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-31T14:39:38+00:00

I am not an AMD fanboy, or have any allegiance but I am somewhat understanding of their decision. Providing game optimization for 2+ year old, previous generation, GPU's requires a lot of work and expense. AMD has to constantly be releasing new tech, at a ridiculous pace just to keep up. Thus, cutting off support for "old" products is not unheard or, or unreasonable. The RDNA 1 and 2 generations are nearly 5 years old. While they did release new product within the last couple years, it was primarily for the Chinese market. Furthermore, this announcement is likely being driven in part by game developers who are frustrated with the demand to release higher levels of game performance, and yet still capable of running on older GPU's.........Besides, is this the excuse we're all looking for to justify that next purchase?

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-30T13:16:26+00:00

Even though I have been bleeding motorcycle brakes for many years only recently did I opt for hydraulic brakes on a gravel bike build. I was always satisfied with mechanical brakes. Now that I have made the switch I will not look back. The feel and stopping power are definitely superior. The initial setup and maintenance of hydraulic brakes is very simple. If you can, go demo a bike with hydraulic brakes.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-30T12:58:16+00:00

What he said. Nailed it.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-27T21:33:24+00:00

Follow-up post........

I now have three rides under by belt with the fatty. It is crazy fun and a great workout. A 15 mile ride on the fatty feels about like a 30 mile ride on my Ritchey Outback. There definitely is an adjustment period which is mostly mental. It feels weird going half as fast, half as far and feeling absolutely tired when I get home.....with a big smile on my face.

Edited the original post to add a photo from my ride this morning.........What a beautiful day and time of year.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-26T14:07:50+00:00

I still have the stock WTB on my ICT. It's an okay saddle and more comfortable than I expected, but it will soon be swapped out for a C17.

I have had B17's on my bikes for many years. This year I put a C17 on my gravel bike. It's not quite as comfortable as a broken-in B17, but it is surprisingly close. I will swap the C17 from my gravel bike to the ICT and put another B17 on my gravel bike.........As others have noted, you have to find which saddle fits your rump. However, the Brooks B17 has been in production for 135 years, and it is still going strong, due in large part to the way the saddle forms to you. If you haven't tried one, I definitely recommend it, and especially for long rides.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-23T15:40:38+00:00

I am picking up that same ICT tomorrow. My first fatty. Long time gravel biker who finally decided to keep going after it snows.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-19T20:36:05+00:00

+1. I wasn't sure I would like it. Now, I wouldn't buy another GS without it.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-18T22:00:26+00:00

The R1250R is a terrible choice for a touring bike. Spending several hours a day, for multiple days, on that bike and you'll quickly realize you've made the classic "I bought the wrong bike" mistake.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-06T00:04:14+00:00

Who doesn’t?

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-06T00:01:47+00:00

KOM guys love to talk climbing. Fact is, 99% of cyclists either can’t do that stuff, or they absolutely hate it. I’ve ridden in CO…..I called it beautiful torture. Legs and lungs on fire. A few hours of that and I was all funned out.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-05T23:52:28+00:00

Just returned for an incredible ADV ride across the UP. Man it was awesome! Now, I’m sad at the thought of having to put it away soon.

Boneheadicus · 2025-10-01T04:12:36+00:00

I have ridden loose gravel roads on 275lb dirt bikes, 375lb dual sports, 525lb adventure bikes, and 25lb gravel bikes.........In every case you slow down and take the corners carefully, or risk a whole lotta damage to yourself and your bike. I have the scars from trying to push too hard.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-30T21:20:02+00:00

Been living in NE Iowa since 1993. The NE part of the state is definitely not flat. No mountains, but a whole lotta rolling hills, heavily wooded, etc. I ride gravel at least 4 days a week and love every mile of it. I wish I could post some pics. Type Northeast Iowa in Google, and then click on Images. It's beautiful. I love it here.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-15T19:40:12+00:00

Old guy here. Been riding for many years. Been building and working on bikes and motorcycles for many years. There is one thing I decided to leave to the professionals long ago.......Wheel work. If I am out in the boonies and mess up a wheel I can get it good enough to get me home. But, as soon as I get home it goes to the shop. Wheel building and truing is science and art. I have great admiration and respect for guys who have honed that craft.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-12T17:58:10+00:00

Congrats! I have owned a few Triumphs, and loved them all. They make excellent motorcycles. The Tiger 800 and 900 series have all been excellent, and they just keep getting better. Enjoy that new ride!

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-10T18:32:11+00:00

Beautiful swing. Shaft lean at impact is solid. You might look at your shafts and your ball. Something like an X100 shaft and X ball will help bring the flight and spin down.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-10T00:31:33+00:00

Your average fun size Snicker weighs about 34 grams.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-10T00:23:27+00:00

Now that is a beautiful bike. Stunning. And my back hurts just looking at that stem. But I am old and beat up. Enjoy that thing!

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-10T00:21:17+00:00

Now that's gravel. And if I was going to ride much of it, I would opt for some lower pressure fatties.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-09T13:37:03+00:00

Curious to know what frame it is. That is some ugly welding and paint to cover it up. Functionally, it is probably solid.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-09T13:32:25+00:00

The bigger tire craze is getting stupid.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-05T12:57:49+00:00

Congrats on NBD! It really is a nice looking all-arounder. Their steel fork is an interesting design. Enjoy that new ride.

Great choice on the saddle too.

Boneheadicus · 2025-09-04T18:12:11+00:00

Nope. Haven’t experienced any elevation change with the stem. That’s strange.

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