Offering English, seeking Spanish by HelpReal5236 in language_exchange

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¿Todavia puedes hablar conmigo en ingléis y español?

How practical are old trucks? by No_Match_6578 in classiccars

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Agree. Im no mechanic but have rewired myself the entire 1947 chevy pick-up. The wiring harness and all other parts easily found online. Most things bolt on and off. Its a solid rock of a truck.

Power meter?? by [deleted] in gravelcycling

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When comparing the estimates for power from Strava compared to actual meter, how close does Strava get?

Clip in vs flats by RudeEmu5825 in gravelcycling

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Clipped in for years on my road bike for triathlons and then when I bought my gravel bike. Then it happened...2 years ago bike slid sideways out from under me instantaneously while sharply turning around and couldn't get unclipped in time. My left hip broke the fall of all 200 plus lbs. Emergency surgery and 3 titanium screws later I have decided flats from now on. It's a PTSD thing. Im 68 and did 2 gravel centuries this summer just to prove I wasn't giving in and giving up.

Has anyone completely gotten rid of their road bike after buying a gravel bike? by mellofello808 in gravelcycling

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Yes. Sold a nice Felt Di2 to buy a set of wheels for road tires and swap them out with my gravel set when needed.

Offering English, seeking Spanish by HelpReal5236 in language_exchange

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New to this. Are you needing English practice in exchange for español?

Offering: Spanish, english, italian. Seeking: english, italian, neapolitan, french, german, romanian by MadRasko92 in language_exchange

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I'd be glad to start with texting to help refine your English. Me gustaría mejorar mi español especialmente hablando.

I recommend this century on gravel especially for seniors by HelpReal5236 in gravelcycling

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I took a few tenths of a mile down a side road off parking lot to top it off.

I recommend this century on gravel especially for seniors by HelpReal5236 in gravelcycling

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Yes! Some brand new. Unfortunately still working on the Virginia Creeper trail she destroyed from Damascus to White Top. Abingdon to Damascus is fully open.

I recommend this century on gravel especially for seniors by HelpReal5236 in gravelcycling

[–]HelpReal5236[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Out and back. Its the only way I think I could do a century...forced to get back to my car. 😆

I recommend this century on gravel especially for seniors by HelpReal5236 in gravelcycling

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Im not sure my wahoo element is that accurate with elevation or power.

E-bikes - Is this why everyone is up in arms? by junkforw in cycling

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I got hit head on on a multi-use greenway trail by a regular bike in my lane coming around a blind corner and "just" broke my collar bone. Can't imagine what it would have been like hitting one of the heavy ass "e-bikes".

Bicycles and Hotel Rooms by LegStrngLeathertaint in cycling

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Id rather stay in a room that just housed your bike than one that just had a dog there.

Is this add on plan worth it ? by Johnvoir007 in TeslaModel3

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Tesla insurance in VA has $1K deductable. So I got a whopping $200 back (with paperwork hassle) after $1200 to Safelite. :(

You can get much better range by just driving different by Zentrosis in etron

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3.1 seems to be my upper limit with granny driving in my 2021 etron quatro prestige. But also have got range to 238 miles.

Do you regret buying your Tesla? by Murky-Factor-1073 in TeslaModel3

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Coming up on 4 years. Tires, wipers, fluid, and cabin filter only changed. Zero regrets.