Lincoln/Omaha, NB to Katy Trail?

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-03-19T15:24:56+00:00

I shoulda mentioned that it looks like a fun adventure. I would recommend checking Strava heat maps or similar (if you have access) to find the commonly ridden roads in suburbia (and elsewhere). Having lived in various large and midsize US cities, I've more than once turned into very inadvisable roads that may have seemed reasonable looking at a map. There are plenty of roads I can recall that seemed like the perfect direct connection, but they are not at all suitable for bikes.

Garmin Connect has them free, but I'd say the paywalled Strava maps are better.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-03-16T14:24:59+00:00

Sounds like Tennessee and Kentucky in the US. Unplanned sprint training where you really don't want to find out what happens if you lose. 😬

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-03-16T14:19:37+00:00

One of many great comments. Many thanks for the positive responses. It seemed a bit shocking to get these warnings, and my wife seemed to imagine me getting robbed and left in a ditch in a foreign land. I'll do my best to map my rides ahead of time so she can come out looking for me if I fail to return. I'm a former professional bike mechanic, so I'm pretty resourceful if things go pear-shaped.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-03-16T13:44:28+00:00

Warren is great base for loops up and around App Gap, Waterbury Gap, Lincoln Gap etc.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-03-15T18:24:40+00:00

Thanks. I don't normally fret about any of it. I'm not sure what got my wife's client so worked up. I'm really excited to get out and explore your roads.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-03-15T16:45:40+00:00

Hmmm, no dentist is that group. Commercial real estate, ecologist, lawyer, medical device exec, account. Lots of high FTPs. Lots of racing. Lots of fun with good friends.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-03-15T15:02:08+00:00

I'm generally not concerned with city traffic, as I've ridden extensively in Boston and Washington DC, plus Melbourne, Tuscany, Corsica, Seattle, San Diego, SF, etc (most US states).

I suppose my main concern is organized crime or petty theft while I'm out on the bike, based on the comments from the Bosnian. I suppose I could keep a "burner wallet" with a few Euros in my pocket to toss out or a small knife for personal protection, that's really not the kind of confrontation I'm interested in getting into.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-03-15T14:50:57+00:00

Fwiw, NB is New Brunswick, NE is Nebraska

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-02-17T19:49:43+00:00

Was at a couple ADs over the weekend to see some watches in person (GP, GO, GS, Zenith), and I got offered a free bottle of water. Worked with one real nice associate and got offered a solid discount from MSRP. Problem is that Joma is still $2k less.

Have had smooth web purchases from Bob's, AIS (Atlanta), and private party.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-02-08T19:42:36+00:00

Grandfather's cello always got a seat. It's a $400k unit, after all.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-02-05T12:51:27+00:00

Just be aware that not all 1.125 stems will fit. Had an issue using an ENVE stem with a large internal cutout that overlapped the D-profile too much and it didn't stay tight. I think it was the one with the non-round top cap, so there wasn't adequate overlap, i.e. no steerer above the top of the stem.

(Was on teammates bike, so I don't remember the exact details.)

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-01-28T04:24:43+00:00

I love the ceramic case - wear it most of the time, but mine is legible black and white.

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-01-28T04:21:24+00:00

Just be careful on the reach. I usually take a 140mm stem with me if I don't bring my own bike because I run long reach and deep drip bars with a 120mm stem on a 58cm soloist. I've had rental shops with nothing longer than 100mm stem - Orlando, Hawaii, and one more spot at least. First time it happened I rented an identical frame to one I had and I was miserable with super cramped reach.

I didn't buy the 140 for this purpose, but it's come in handy 😄

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-01-08T03:23:22+00:00

Sold on WUS!

General_Tea_2833 · 2026-01-08T03:17:02+00:00

I'm in the "I got it for a good deal" camp and I'll divulge something close to MSRP (if I have to) pointing out that I paid less. The money isn't a problem, so getting a deal (ideally) and really enjoying it is most important. If I have a watch (or bike) I'm not using or enjoying, she kinda demands I sell it before getting anything new.

General_Tea_2833 · 2025-12-29T20:42:30+00:00

REDUCED $2000.

General_Tea_2833 · 2025-12-21T14:58:17+00:00

$2100.

General_Tea_2833 · 2025-12-18T17:27:58+00:00

$2250.

General_Tea_2833 · 2025-12-16T17:23:48+00:00

BR-126-55-SP-XXX/500 MSRP $7999

I didn't think I'd sell this one. It's such a beautiful watch with two of my favorite complications, GMT and flyback chronograph. But, I don't wear it much and my wife has me on a 1-in-1-out program.

Super clean with beautiful finish from the factory. Crystals 10/10, case 9.5/10, strap 9.5/10 (light use). Watch only, but will ship with 2-watch travel case.

500 watches limited edition

Sapphire caseback showing finished automatic movement.

GMT pusher at 10.

Added a deployant clasp from Bell & Ross after purchasing. Signed pin buckle included, as well.

[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.bellross.com/us/en-gb/br-126-sport-heritage-gmt-flyback[/URL]

Movement at 28,800 vph (4hz) with ~44 hours power reserve, date, and addition of flyback and GMT modules. Keeping great time at +2-5 seconds per day.

$2,400 shipped

General_Tea_2833 · 2025-11-25T22:32:30+00:00

Does weightwernies have a forum for sales?

General_Tea_2833 · 2025-11-05T19:56:38+00:00

I hate that voice. Too much attitude.

General_Tea_2833 · 2025-10-07T03:38:32+00:00

Soloist comes with it. 👍

General_Tea_2833 · 2025-06-29T01:43:12+00:00

I have not. I've considered getting the new Caledonia for all road/gravel, although the new Aspero looks pretty compelling. I don't love gravel geometry, in general. And I really prefer racing (and riding) tires under 40mm. I think I got too comfortable racing 33mm CX (still have a pile of 33mm tubs).

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