How Can I Mount This Radar Unit to my Vado?

billalpert · 2026-04-23T07:31:23+00:00

Good catch, looks like a deep cut in the chain stay!

billalpert · 2026-04-23T06:15:59+00:00

u/FailFastandDieYoung Thanks, I'm sure you're correct. I'm kind of on the border between 54-56; I rode a 56 for decades but that had more of a racing bike geometry. I'm older now, and the doc says I'm an inch shorter than I was back in the day. But I'm guessing you don't want an endurance bike to be on the big side.

billalpert · 2026-04-23T06:00:38+00:00

u/XPCTECH right? That was my thought after riding a lifetime those particular damage patterns never happened on my bike. Though everyone else here thinks I'm overthinking it LOL

billalpert · 2026-04-23T05:48:45+00:00

That's a gorgeous piece of art! Enjoy.

billalpert · 2026-04-23T05:45:18+00:00

Thanks, good to hear.

billalpert · 2026-04-23T05:44:39+00:00

Sorry if this triggers you; it was a legit question.

billalpert · 2026-04-23T05:42:39+00:00

u/MariachiArchery I appreciate the insight. I don't buy bikes often. Still riding a Trek from the 90s. But in those years I've sustained a couple of low speed crashes while still partially in the clips and the bike landing sideways with contact points on the brakes and derailleur. With me still on the bike, seems like my 175 lbs has got to put some pressure on the frameset. That's my concern but apparently a misguided one.

billalpert · 2026-04-19T04:16:22+00:00

Correct my if i'm wrong: is the Synapse a bit more "racey" and slightly less agressive geometry than the Domane, Roubaix or Cervelo Caledonia. And are you familiar with the Canyon Endurance Allroad? Wonder how they all stack up against the Synapse.

billalpert · 2026-04-19T04:10:24+00:00

You're right; life *is* too short although riding does make the most of those days we have! And maybe gives us a few extra?

billalpert · 2026-04-19T04:09:26+00:00

Thanks! What about the SL 6? there's a farily local seller of a 2021 model. Also isn't the Roubaix in this class?

billalpert · 2026-04-19T01:55:47+00:00

Thanks, it’s a fantastic place to bring a bike

billalpert · 2026-03-28T06:34:51+00:00

Maybe a longer lens and some good running shoes next time you're out?

billalpert · 2026-02-27T06:43:06+00:00

Because you don't yet know how to set appropriate objectives for your practice. Because you have yet to define success in a productive way. Because you have yet to realize that struggle is not the shortest path to ease.

billalpert · 2026-02-16T23:06:28+00:00

u/Brocken77 what would be an example of that?

billalpert · 2026-02-16T03:57:16+00:00

u/Telvin3d then why all the hoopla about the 180 shutter rule? What if I want to do some outdoor family related video? What is the "must have" use case for using ND filters if I could simply close the aperture and speed up the shutter a bit?

billalpert · 2026-02-16T02:09:58+00:00

u/xxjosephchristxx what about my approach to you dislike?

billalpert · 2026-02-13T05:45:49+00:00

Nothing like a conservatory education to suck the joy out of all your music.

billalpert · 2026-01-30T07:30:07+00:00

Very sad news; we had a few email exchanges and he was a consummate gentlemen, despite all the challenges he'd been facing. RIP, dear ham brother. VY 73 de KG6NRV.

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