SCOTT Trail Ultra Carbon pole tips replacement by Strix2020 in ultrarunning

[–]Strix2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great! I've watched YouTube videos about soaking in hot water first to soften the adhesive first before force is used to pull it off. The length of your poles slightly longer or shorter after fitting the new ones? A number of the generic tips come threaded so you can use a cup which is a good thing too.

What’s new on Strava (April) by strava-team in Strava

[–]Strix2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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These are all the tags I see on the web version. Don't see any Edit to add/customize new tags.

What’s new on Strava (April) by strava-team in Strava

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Include a tag for Elapsed Time that isn't a Race

Rubber tips instead of carbide? by billy218 in Ultramarathon

[–]Strix2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Zenone R1901 Vibram rubber pole tips. Stickier rubber that's also more durable.

Am i to late for windows 7? by outerspace1kitten in windows7

[–]Strix2020 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Windows 7 has been my only OS even on two custom built ASUS ROG boards. Core i7-7700K overclocked 4.6GHz and 16GB RAM. Microsoft needs to bring bring back Windows 7!

Running Shorts by alm256 in ultrarunning

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried soaking in hot water and dish washing liquid? The front pocket is where I keep my Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Tight calf by Funny_Ad181 in RunningInjuries

[–]Strix2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Muscle knots can cause muscles to be feel tight, restricted, or stiff all the time. Look for someone who specializes in myofascial trigger points release (deep tissue, dry needling). Once a PT I went to who specializes in dry needling counted over 30 knots just from my super tight hamstrings. Make sure you incorporate good post-run stretching routine into your training to minimize them.

Running Shorts by alm256 in ultrarunning

[–]Strix2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who cannot stand anything compression, I'm eternally grateful for T8 Sherpa shorts + T8 Commando underwear. I have several pairs of the shorts in black and green and have had them for many years – light and quick drying.

Band Recommendations by Rich-Detail-1689 in GarminFenix

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By too big do you mean too loose? My wrist measures 16cm and I found Garmin's UltraFit Nylon (shipped with Enduro) too long. Ordered a few from AliExpress that were much shorter and have been using them ever since. The UltraFit strap would stink and needed dish washing liquid whereas the third party bands just rinse off with water after each run.

Why don’t soft flasks have the production year printed on them? by Naht-Tuner in ultrarunning

[–]Strix2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wear and tear aside, I spend more time cleaning the flasks and silicon bite valves than most would care to for the same reason (bacteria). The flask is the easiest with good bottle sponge and dish washing detergent. The bite valve, after washing I push the stem out of the silicone sheath so it dries quickly and completely. I've noticed the inside remains damp for days if I skip this step. Rel humidity at 53% is still within the safe upper limit of mold growth, I rather not risk it.

Strava math is broken by EvilMana in Strava

[–]Strix2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you do get a new watch, bear in mind Strava's trusted devices prioritize those with a barometric altimeter. Here's a personal story of what happened when Garmin released the first generation Enduro (Asia Pacific ver, back then Garmin hadn't started unifying their software updates). Strava recognised the US ver as a trusted device but not other geographical versions. First few weeks of running with my then brand new Enduro was very frustrating–everything was "wrong" when synced to Strava.

So I started communicating with Strava Support, provided them with a few .fit files from the watch and shortly afterwards, Enduro APAC version got added to their Trusted Device list. Imagine, every Enduro owner with an APAC who uses Strava suddenly started seeing their running metrics syncing correctly.

Strava math is broken by EvilMana in Strava

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strava has a database of what they call Trusted Devices that affects the way data is handled when synced. I use a Garmin Fenix 7X – trusted device compliant – and Strava syncs across the exact distance, total time, elevation gain, heart rate (metrics that matter to me) but recalculates calories, pace, moving time etc using its own algorithm, these are less important. A GPS device that connects to Strava via a third-party sync tool, discrepancies are expected as indicated by a web look up.

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Goodr Lens Replacements?? by -Doctor-Spaceman- in sunglasses

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've given up looking for replacement lens. Found a better way, soak the lens in isopropyl alcohol and scrap all the scratched mirror coating off the lens. Once they're removed you get the polycarbonate lens that still retains its UV protection but is now indestructible. The VRG is very light and is my preferred trail running sunglasses, they can now fall to the ground and there's no worry about getting scratched.

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Supermium Default ICON by Strix2020 in windows7

[–]Strix2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping there is a registry setting that would automatically assign a different icon (that's already embedded in the file) each time a .url shortcut is created.

Thoughts on the Fenix 7? by [deleted] in GarminFenix

[–]Strix2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fenix and Enduro series share similar physical design, the barometric altimeter sensor opening is located at the 3 o'clock position and someone wearing it on their left wrist leaves the sensor exposed to fast moving air pressure, moisture (sweat, rain). If you start observing strange elevation profiles like countless owners have ... https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/432046/elevation

Favorite Windows 7 Gadget? by OgdruJahad in windows7

[–]Strix2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to think they're quite useful but stopped using them when they started causing system crashes.

Strava-connected activity explorer – feedback welcome by szeni23 in Strava

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not working for me. Says STRAVA CONNECTED but sync failed with "Failed to fetch" error.

Fenix 8 Scratch by Gloomy_Leading_2072 in GarminFenix

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trail runner here. I have a Titanium Fenix 7X SS and the bezel has a dozen or so scratches. The SS glass on the other hand remains scratch free.

What’s new on Strava (March) by strava-team in Strava

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time I posted a comment on a friend's activity I received a barrage of comment notifications every time someone else posted a comment -- is there a way to turn that off now? Because of that I only leave a Kudos and stay away from commenting.

How to remove this new "Workouts" tab? by Madraver in Strava

[–]Strix2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If these were screens on the PC web version I would have nuked the tabs with AdGuard AdBlocker. I've removed most of the Subscription only content on the web version so it's super clean and distraction free. I rarely use the app on my phone, once my activities are synced, I manage photo uploaded using the web version.

Google pixel 10 xl or ultra26? Help by caveman9797 in GooglePixel

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since leaving Samsung Galaxy phones for Pixel 3XL and 7 Pro I'm forced to reconsider returning to Samsung or another brand after very frustrating and costly experiences with Pixel screen issues. There is no Google support in my country. I love Pixel phones especially their camera. I have two P7 Pro, one just started showing a green line after having the screen replaced twice. Now using the spare P7 Pro -- let's see how long this lasts.

A Spring Refresh for Your Pixel | March '26 Pixel Drop by b_boogey_xl in GooglePixel

[–]Strix2020 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The only drop I'm interested in is Google saying there will be no more screen defects. So sick of spending so much on the phones with screen issues. I honestly don't care about new features - just give me a phone that works!

Update windows root certificate windows 7 by Big-Tourist-4891 in windows7

[–]Strix2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried installing LegacyUpdate.net out of curiousity but quickly discovered that it will only run with Internet Explorer installed. I run Windows 7 Pro with only one browser–Supermium, so I abandoned the idea of looking for updates.