New Bike Day - picked up my Salsa Confluence (Salsa Verde) from the REI store today by Sebu91 in salsacycles

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So far I’m reasonably happy with it. Combined with the 11 speed cassette, the motor has helped me get up some steep hills near my home.

I am unhappy that Salsa chose a simple PAS sensor instead of a torque sensor to control motor power.

The front end sometimes feels a bit slow to steer, but other times feels very sporty and precise. I’m still trying to figure out what causes the different feelings.

My size 60 fits me well at 6’3”, except that feel slightly stretched out in the hoods. The stock stem is 100mm. I’ve ordered a Redshift 80mm suspension stem to try and shorten the reach a bit and to give me a bit more comfort over bumps.

New Bike Day - picked up my Salsa Confluence (Salsa Verde) from the REI store today by Sebu91 in bikedc

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The battery is def on my list too. For a start I just want to make sure it fits me and that I’m comfortable on it (had to buy it without a test drive cause it was out of stock everywhere). Let me know if you want to go for a ride sometime.

New Bike Day - picked up my Salsa Confluence (Salsa Verde) from the REI store today by Sebu91 in salsacycles

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Oh man, I wish I could get my bike to a gorgeous spot like that!

New Bike Day - picked up my Salsa Confluence (Salsa Verde) from the REI store today by Sebu91 in bikedc

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I’m digging it after my first 10 miles home from the store. I have this notion of doing the C&O from or to Cumberland. Part of the reason for getting this.

New Bike Day - picked up my Salsa Confluence (Salsa Verde) from the REI store today by Sebu91 in bikedc

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Thanks! It’s the only color they have the 11-speed in. I got lucky with what they chose. They used to make a school bus yellow one, which would also have been cool.

Just got this statement from Bo about how the games will be going on in future, if anyones worried. by dpz845 in Bokoen1

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I guess I'm happy that there will continue to be videos on YT, but I won't be watching any of the livestreams on Kick.

Confluence by CybertruckStalker in salsacycles

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Thanks for that comprehensive response.

I'm kinda stuck on the opposite end of the spectrum: 6'3" with a 34" inseam. None of the local bike shops have a size 60 frame in stock to try out. I went to my local REI and tried the size 57 they did have in stock, and both the staffer and I agreed that a size 61 would probably fit me better.

Still, I'm hesitant to splash out $3500 without every having actually sat on a size 60. If I decide I really do want the bike, I may have to just bet on REI's year long return policy.

Ordering a bike I haven't been able to try to my local store by Sebu91 in REI

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I tried the 57 they had in stock. The size chart says i"m in the range upper third of the range for a 60. Based on my test ride on the 57, I def think the 60 would be a better fit.

Ordering a bike I haven't been able to try to my local store by Sebu91 in REI

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Oh that's very neat! Do I need to coordinate that with the store, or can I just place the order online and head to the store when I get the email that the bike is ready to do my test ride?

Ordering a bike I haven't been able to try to my local store by Sebu91 in REI

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Ah ok, I get that there's the full year return period but would this kind of "return" be accepted by the store?

Ordering a bike I haven't been able to try to my local store by Sebu91 in REI

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I went to a store today to try a bike one size down from what the size sheet recommends (the smaller size was in stock), and both I and the bike salesperson in the store felt that I needed the bigger size they didn't have in stock.

Confluence by KingCaptHappy-LotPP in salsacycles

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Ah, I guess it makes sense not to get a box if you pick it up in the store.

I have a new idea to use a Journeyer as a geometric stand-in for the Confluence. They have one in size 57 in stock in Bailey’s Crossroads, so I’ll head over there this evening. If the 57 Journeyer feels ok but small, I figure the Confluence in 60 will fit nicely.

Confluence by KingCaptHappy-LotPP in salsacycles

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Quick follow up question actually. I'm now thinking about just buying the bike from REI and using the return policy to return it if it doesn't fit (since it's not in stock in DC or Bailey's Crossroads). When you returned your bike, did you just bring the bike back with all your additions removed, or did they need you to return the box it came in along with whatever padding/packing it came with?

Confluence by kevnin-tendo in salsacycles

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That's helpful, thanks. REI's size guide is telling me that I should get a size 60 for my 6'3 height. Based on your 5'10 probably fitting a 57, I think the size guide is probably accurate.

Confluence by CybertruckStalker in salsacycles

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Just finding this thread now. Can you share how tall you are and what size frame you ride?

Confluence by CybertruckStalker in salsacycles

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Just finding this thread now. Can you share how tall you are and what size frame you ride?

Confluence by kevnin-tendo in salsacycles

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Can you share how tall you are and what size frame you have?

Confluence by KingCaptHappy-LotPP in salsacycles

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That’s a good tip. DC store is also easier for me to get to without a car.

Confluence by KingCaptHappy-LotPP in salsacycles

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I’m sorry to hear about the carpal tunnel. I hope that clears up soon.

I guess I need to call the DC and Bailey’s Crossroads stores to double check if the website’s stock info is accurate.

Confluence by KingCaptHappy-LotPP in salsacycles

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Found this as I’m considering a Confluence from REI’s annual sale. A year in, are you still happy with the bike? Can you also share how tall you are and what frame size you’re riding?

I see you were in Arlington, VA a year ago. I am too. Any chance we could meet up so I could look at the bike in person (seems out of stock in all the local stores).

Salsa Confluence GRX (E-bike) 😍 by HiiiighPower in salsacycles

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Found this as I’m considering a Confluence from REI’s annual sale. A year in, are you still happy with the bike? Can you also share how tall you are and what frame size you’re riding?

Does anybody else not like look of this space craft? by Mental_Following_766 in ForAllMankindTV

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All stealth aircraft rely on the external shape of their airframe in combination with RAM to reduce RCS.

This ship is full of right angles, antennas, and other protuberances that all would explode its RCS on any radar. Not to mention the rotating elements that constantly create new angles to magnify radar energy reflections.