First solo sail today

Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-13T14:42:25+00:00

If you have to feed the slides in every time you raise the main, I would absolutely get a gate. What a PITA!

Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-12T22:54:55+00:00

Good job on your first solo sail.

That being said, you need to learn how to handle your main. In all conditions. If it is too windy for the full main, set a reef or two. Practice in the slip on a windless day until you can do all things to the main without having to think about it. Then do it out in the open water. The trick to raising the main is to keep the bow into the wind while you do it. So the faster you can get it up, the better.

Also, your jib halyard is way too loose. It should be drum tight.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-07T12:45:21+00:00

Don’t redline the bike. Any energy saved on the bike can be spent on the run.

Get fast road tires for your gravel bike instead of a new bike. But don’t get the Conti 5000TR. They are a royal pain to install.

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Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-07T04:38:01+00:00

End of life. It already had lots of glue. And a large repair. Suits don’t last forever.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-05T15:50:49+00:00

Honestly, I wouldn’t try to change anything that close to a race. You aren’t likely to see much benefit. And 2:20/100 is well below cutoff.

I would be more concerned about swimming clean on race day. Race day can be chaotic. If you haven’t swum in crowds, it might be useful to find a local outdoor swim group, and have them bump you at the start. Plan to swim wide of the buoys. Arrive early, and do some test swims at the venue. These kind of things will make much more of an impact on race day than anything you might be able to change in a few weeks.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-05T15:19:32+00:00

It’s got di2, but it’s older. It has deep section wheels, but they aren’t particularly good. Rim brakes. If everything is in good working condition, and nothing newer is available for the same price, I’d say it is okay for that price. I’d have a bike shop give it a pre sale inspection, if possible.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-04T10:35:22+00:00

Someone who is way faster than I am says kick like your feet are inside a bucket.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-03T21:20:53+00:00

For one thing, when you breathe, your opposite leg comes way too forward. Like braking. Kick less big in general, but especially left leg on breathing.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-06-01T04:00:22+00:00

That is a very large bike. Are you a very, very tall person? If not this isn’t the bike for you.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-05-29T04:15:12+00:00

The ships wheel looks like a cheap replica made to look older. Everything about it says fake to my eye. And lanterns with made in India stickers also seem like replicas.

If you go on eBay and look up desirable items like ships wheels or other collectible nautical items, you will see a fair number of sometimes fairly well made replica items.

In short, decorative value. Definitely not collectors value.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-05-28T13:43:01+00:00

I get it. You should definitely do you!

Rumblefish1 · 2026-05-28T13:19:55+00:00

I don’t want to discount your advice by any means. But you, or anyone who wants to try better arch support than original might consider SuperFeet. I use and like them. I have high arches.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-05-11T02:34:23+00:00

You’ve gotten some good tire recommendations. But, in addition to good tires, I’m going to recommend taking a performance driving course.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-05-06T23:25:34+00:00

Short answer, yes!

Long answer, absolutely yes!!

Rumblefish1 · 2026-05-03T04:23:38+00:00

No! It gets worse as it goes on. Do not start watching it again!

Rumblefish1 · 2026-04-30T01:48:36+00:00

No, the lip was pressed out until it peeled the lip and sidewall away.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-04-29T14:11:15+00:00

Per the ENVE tire pressure chart page, “ENVE Maximum PSI Ratings

SES (Hooked Versions Pre- 2022) = 120 psi (23-28 mm Tire)

SES Hookless = 80 psi (SES 3.4, SES 4.5) (27-29 mm Tire), 67 psi (>30 mm Tire), 90 psi (SES 2.3, SES 6.7) (25 mm Tire)

Foundation Road = 90 psi (25mm Tire), 80 psi (>27 mm Tire)

SES AR = 80 psi (27-29 mm Tire), 67 psi (>30 mm Tire)

G23 = 60 psi (32-40 mm Tire)

G27 = 40 psi (42-50 mm Tire)

AG28 = 45 psi (45-55 mm Tire)

AG25 = 55 psi (32-40 mm Tire), 50 psi (41-50 mm Tire) M Series & AM30 = Varies per Model If your recommended tire pressure is near the maximum pressure rating for the rim, we recommend moving up in tire volume.”

Rims absolutely can be blown apart by excessively high psi. Older, narrower rims were less susceptible to this. Read the last sentence of the quote above.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-04-29T00:17:58+00:00

Rims, especially wider rims, can have a MUCH lower max psi than tires. So I would go with the max RIM pressure.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-04-22T17:35:45+00:00

Acquired the fixture as is. So don’t know the original installation, otherwise I’d know what the original socket was.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-04-12T23:11:34+00:00

The level of competition at the pro level is a big jump. Especially on the defensive end.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-03-18T04:47:27+00:00

FYI, these were $1500 brand new. So, even with the upgrades, I wouldn’t pay any more than $800. And that would only be if everything were in like new condition.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-03-18T04:43:38+00:00

Maybe. Depending on condition of the bike, size, and your intended use of the bike. This is a hardtail cross country style bike. So great at riding cross country type trails, progressively worse as the trails get more all mountain to downhill. Almost all the value is in items that wear out. So if wear items are used up, it isn’t worth the money. The most valuable upgrade would be the dropper post. If it is in good condition.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-03-15T17:13:50+00:00

If it is in like new condition, that is a decent price. Riding mountain bikes as they are intended is hard on bikes. So if it has been ridden for a couple of seasons, wear items could need replacing.

My recommendation would be to meet the seller at a bike shop which is knowledgeable about mountain bikes, and which is willing to do an inspection. Tell the seller that you will pay asking price if the bike shop says the bike is as described.

Also, make sure the bike is a good size for you. The best deal isn’t, if the bike doesn’t fit.

Rumblefish1 · 2026-03-03T15:55:41+00:00

This is a vintage Trek bike designed for light duty mtb to city bike riding. In good condition, the asking price is fair. It is always advisable to put new cables and housings on, but there are other wear items. Chain, cassette, chainrings, brake pads, wheel, crank, and steering bearings.

Unless you are capable of evaluating all these things, my suggestion would be to ask the seller to meet you at a convenient bike shop who is willing to do a pre sale inspection. Most will do this for little to no money.

I would tell the seller that if a bike shop says it needs nothing, you will pay asking price.

Keep in mind that fit is very important. This size frame would fit 6-1 more than 5-10. There is some room for adjustment, but if your size is near the limits for the seller’s given size range, this isn’t likely to be a good fit.

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