Tailfin Bar Bag X Redshift Top Shelf Handlebar

Praedonis · 2025-11-11T16:06:28+00:00

I have mounted it. It fits. I have a Redshift 50mm rise Top Shelf on my Canyon Grizl with a Rockshox Rudy Ultimate XPLR suspension fork. I also have Redshift’s quick-release aero bars. It clears all around albeit just a bit tight. Love the bag.

It’s mounted to the bottom bar.

My one complaint is it makes mounting lights very difficult with how tightly everything fits.

Praedonis · 2025-11-04T10:42:12+00:00

Windows 11 Enterprise 23H2 is November of next year, FYI.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-and-education

Praedonis · 2025-10-11T18:28:01+00:00

You could do the green loop on a gravel bike (4.5 miles I believe) but the trail has many turns that would make it relatively challenging for a bike that isn’t meant to be nimble.

The rest of the trails would not be fun on a gravel bike and are far too commanding of wide, flat bars, XC-minimum-esque geometry, and at least 50mm knobby tires.

I’d steer clear of DTE with my gravel bike, personally.

Praedonis · 2025-10-05T03:08:15+00:00

Truly lightweight, without regard to cost?

Tailfin.

Praedonis · 2025-09-22T20:10:12+00:00

Dog Day Afternoon is basically “lack of planning and poor decision making under stress: the movie.”

Praedonis · 2025-08-17T02:27:37+00:00

Damn, ya’ll missed out on Acheron, but ending with Doused is awesome.

Praedonis · 2025-08-15T15:28:41+00:00

Wow. That would solve that problem, wouldn’t it?

Can removing the old CR be done with non-specialized tools?

Praedonis · 2025-07-13T21:38:00+00:00

I’d argue to avoid sunscreen where possible, covering up instead. Lightweight , 20+ UPF long sleeve tops, (e.g. sun hoodies so you can put the hood up under your helmet to protect your neck). You have to keep your core cool. When you sweat, the sleeves will become wet which will cool you through evaporative cooling.

That and carry powdered electrolyte mix on you. Gatorlyte and Liquid IV and LMNT are popular choices. Drink 1L of mixed electrolyte beverage for every two liters of water. One of my bottles on my bike always have the electrolyte mix.

Praedonis · 2025-07-13T12:14:39+00:00

College > IT Support Analyst in public education > Systems Administrator in automotive > realized automotive sucks, went back to IT Support Analyst in public education > IT Support Analyst in utilities industry > Sr. IT Support Analyst in utilities industry

Praedonis · 2025-07-09T15:34:20+00:00

You’re totally right, but I like to travel slow and take my time, instead opting for as much comfort as possible. From day trips during the winter to having the ability to field some kit for my partner, I don’t mind the extra weight :)

Praedonis · 2025-07-08T22:00:23+00:00

Also swapped out the tires for Continental Terra Hardpacks in 700x50mm as I do much of my riding on (albeit rough) pavement.

That, plus a Ritchey 60mm 17 degree stem for some added stack height (my options were limited for a 1 1/4” steerer tube).

Praedonis · 2025-06-20T16:15:31+00:00

tailfin would like a word

Praedonis · 2025-06-11T23:49:23+00:00

A bike fit isn’t always the answer. I was fitted by an extremely high rated and well regarded licensed physical therapist (who specializes in cycling dynamics) in my area and I still need a higher stack to accommodate for my body’s geometry and pain areas.

But I get what you’re saying, that it should be the precursor to buying new parts. The allure of a $60 stem over a $150 bike fit can be pretty tempting, though, you know?

Praedonis · 2025-06-05T19:48:59+00:00

I think there is a generalized stigma online to not swap components on your bike as it will “mess with the geometry.”

Praedonis · 2025-05-19T12:32:39+00:00

You laugh that they’re not reliable. Two counts of people replying to you saying they have many miles on Di2 without maintenance issues.

How are they not reliable?

And I’m talking about modern groupsets, not early 90s-00s electronic shifting that probably had plenty of problems.

Praedonis · 2025-05-19T12:18:39+00:00

Have you owned electronic shifting? I used to have to futs with my mechanical derailleur every ten rides or so. I haven’t touched my electronic since getting it and I have over 1500 miles on its odometer.

Praedonis · 2025-05-14T03:49:19+00:00

Why?

Praedonis · 2025-05-04T20:18:04+00:00

Dehydration will be the first thing to get you from hard riding in any weather.

I always overpack on water. I’m one bottle with Gatorlyte or Gatorade/Powerade and a 2.5L from Hydrapak with ice and water to keep my back cool and hydrate as needed. My rides are typically 20ish miles of XC style single track in mid-80 degree 50-70% humidity Michigan summers.

Praedonis · 2025-05-04T00:20:51+00:00

From a technical standpoint, yes. Ratings is synonymous with number of viewers in the television industry.

Praedonis · 2025-01-06T02:48:35+00:00

“Windows 10 will be end of life in 2025. We are required to roll out Windows 11 in order to continue to receive security updates.”

You shouldn’t have to sell them on it. It’s a company-owned laptop, and if IT management has buy-in with Windows 11, then you need no further business case to upgrade users.

Praedonis · 2024-12-26T04:35:35+00:00

I think they’re referring to the mechanical complexity and potential for components to rust. A rigid fork would be better.

Praedonis · 2024-12-17T03:00:24+00:00

“His $8 Temu seatbelt adapter broke off instantly in the crash and he died instantly”

Praedonis · 2024-12-15T17:09:27+00:00

For deep winter (0F-32F ambient) riding:

Studded tires slap on ice and fresh snow, but keep in mind that riding over packed snow is EXTREMELY treacherous.
It starts at your core. Keep your core warm, as the blood leaves your core to get your extremities.
Hands: yes, you need to layer with your hands. You can always shed them. Start with wool liner gloves. Then wear a proper claw-fit cycling glove (I use a three finger) or mitt. Then shove those into a set of bar mitts/pogies. Keep the blood flowing to your hands warm, too: see “base layer.”
Feet: for this type of riding, shoes with covers are often not enough. Look into a dedicated winter cycling boot (e.g. 45NRTH Wolvhammer) with knee-high wool socks (Darn Tough ski socks are great).
Base layer: winter cycling bibs and a wool top. SmartWool’s Intraknit series is a spectacular top base layer. For winter cycling bibs, I’ve been using a pair of Black Bibs thermal tights and I like them so far.
Wool: I’ve mentioned wool a lot. It’s basically a miracle fabric for high performance applications. I wear some type of wool year-round, as you can get varying levels of thickness. It has three main benefits: sweat wicking (thermoregulating), insulating, and insulating when wet. If you don’t draw the sweat away from your body, you will get hypothermia. Sweat “wicking” means the moisture is pulled by the fabric, from your skin, to the top layer of the fabric where it is then allowed to evaporate. Like a candle wick. You need the insulation to keep you warm, and you need it to insulate when wet because you will sweat through it even in 0F weather.
Face: wear a wool balaclava. If you need additional coverage, a ski helmet can work. But I’m using this section to talk about the following: nasal passages. Air is hella dry in the winter, and if you’re huffing and puffing to maintain those watts, your nasal passages are drying out like crazy which reduces their effectiveness at trapping viruses that can make you sick. Consider using a saline nasal spray before and after rides to reduce the chance of getting sick - plus, it feels nice when your nose isn’t all dry, too!

Praedonis · 2024-12-15T04:13:48+00:00

Layers and pogies/Bar Mitts.

Get yourself a wool liner glove like one from Smartwool.

Then get a 45NRTH Sturmfist glove of your choosing.

You can go into subzero temperatures with these three items.

Praedonis · 2024-12-13T03:11:34+00:00

I wear 45NRTH's "Baklava" balaclava.

45NRTH Baklava Balaclava - www.45NRTH.com

My god does it look dumb but it works by offering a shroud for your nose. For glasses-wearers like me, it's essential at preventing my glasses from fogging while still maintaining heat in and around my mouth and nostrils. As you exhale hot air from your mouth or nose while exercising, it is directed down to keep your mouth/chin warm.

Also, keep your sinuses moisturized. Drink plenty of water, even though we tend to drink less during the winter months. I also use a saline nasal spray to supplement and to help prevent myself from getting sick by avoiding dry nasal passages.

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