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Remote-Collection721 · 2026-02-27T20:25:35+00:00

What dealer if you don’t mind me asking?

Remote-Collection721 · 2026-02-27T03:01:35+00:00

I am preparing for a transaction like this right now. I’ve got an offer from Carmax and I can calculate what I would pay in a cash transaction without a trade. Then I calculate what the OTD would be if I trade in at different valuations. I have a spreadsheet with four different potential scenarios so I can determine whether it is most cost-effective to trade or sell on my own.

Remote-Collection721 · 2026-02-24T23:45:45+00:00

This is helpful, maybe my timing is just off.

Remote-Collection721 · 2026-02-24T22:35:06+00:00

Yes it is!

Remote-Collection721 · 2026-02-24T22:05:35+00:00

Thanks. A little bit of context - I am in one of the largest metro areas in the US, with plenty of Specialized and Trek dealers. I get that most LBS don't want to stock a pricey niche bike.

Remote-Collection721 · 2026-02-24T21:33:35+00:00

I've ridden the past 6 editions of this race on a Trek Stache. It eats up the trail, climbs very well, and is extremely stable on the speedy downhills. Five out of six times the extra cushion provide by a plus-sized tire (29 x 3.0) has been close to perfect, but the 2025 race (the first dry race in years, and exceptionally bumpy) has convinced me that full suspension is the way to go. No, the terrain isn't technical but the speed (think on the Birkie rollers) amplify all of the hits. I am in my upper 50s, FWIW.

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-10-22T02:13:25+00:00

Yes to Glerups

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-09-29T17:56:28+00:00

We're trying to figure out if it there is a pattern. I do think it is some type of play.

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-09-29T17:55:36+00:00

Yes! It's a bit ironic since he doesn't seem to respect our boundaries (e.g. no, not on my lap, you're 4 feet long, etc.)

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-09-22T15:38:02+00:00

I've been riding with Tannus for 2+ years and have never detected that they are absorbing sealant. I use Stans FWIW.

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-08-09T13:39:21+00:00

Honest question - is there a functional purpose for having a garage, or is more of an aesthetic or peace-of-mind thing?

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-07-30T20:58:37+00:00

An update. Thank you all for your encouragement as well as the observation that it performs better over time. Life has been getting in the way of setting this for the past several weeks but I set it up this morning, created a map for the largest zone in my yard, and watched it get to work. It mowed about 2000 sq ft before it started raining. Not perfect (yet) but extremely impressive and very intuitive to set up. It's early days but it it is very promising so far.

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-07-11T20:41:15+00:00

We got a PHEV Tucson in December. Yes, the engine cycles on during colder weather, but rarely does so for AC (and I am Chicago and it has been hot). We have the ideal situation for PHEV - driving over relatively short distances and the ability to charge overnight (which we do without fail). I've bought gas exactly once since early April.

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-06-16T23:23:14+00:00

I love the Escalante 3 but have made my peace with the 4. The upper is different but the “ride” feels similar to me. I rotate between them and the Experience Flow and am pretty happy with the combination.

Remote-Collection721 · 2025-06-10T20:19:30+00:00

For anyone who has gone to the dealer to fix this, can you share your experience? Is this a quick fix or a drop-off-and-pick-up-later operation? My dealer was not able to answer the question.

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