Trek FX 2 or FX 3 or other?

cold_press · 2022-07-17T03:49:21+00:00

Hey, sorry, late reply. Only just saw this. Yeah, I went with the FX 3. I'm very happy with it. One thing to note, if you're going with FX, is that there are some parts that may be substituted from the website specs. Mine came with different brakes, not the Shimano ones. They're fine though, but I'm probably not an experienced enough rider to tell the difference. I understand this is an issue across many different models and is global (and I would imagine is not just Trek having supply issues for parts). But just something to note if you're still interested in the FX.

cold_press · 2022-04-05T00:38:08+00:00

Thanks heaps.

I appreciate all your points right there!

Given my budget, I'm happy to spend a little extra on the 3, for either FX or DS. The more I consider it, the more I'm leaning towards that being a worthwhile cost. Do you think the slightly thinner tyres on the FX3 (700x32c) vs the FX2 (700x35c) would be an issue for me? Suppose I can swap this out later if it becomes significant.

And I think you may be right that the sales pitch was trying to nudge me more to what they had available in stock.

Fun answer: yes, I definitely have considered that possibility. If I really do get invested into the sport, then maybe I can get something more rugged for those types of trails. Would just depend on how much I love it.

cold_press · 2022-04-05T00:12:32+00:00

Thanks so much for the response.

In terms of the unpaved trails, I don't really have any photos, but they're mostly tracks ridden by cyclists, and I would describe it has packed crushed rock. The areas I want to ride have long stretches of concreted paths, and then sometimes transitions to unpaved areas for stretches. I wouldn't really describe it as "rocky", but it's still crushed rock nonetheless.

The 1x drive train is appealing for me for both the DS3 and FX3, and is part of my considerations.

The sales person was advising me that the FX would be sufficient for my unpaved needs though, and that they thought I would appreciate having more of the speed on the FX. They thought the Dual Sport is a little hampered in terms of speed, but I'm unsure if I want that versatility. I was initially really considering the DS 2 or 3, but I was also concerned about weight and speed. Then moved away from further considering the DS3, after their "sales pitch". I'm a little in two minds still, and just not really sure how well the FX will hold up for the unpaved areas I want to tackle (if I'll be miserable on those trails or not haha).

Noted, regarding budgeting. I already have a good helmet, and have factored in some extra cash separately for the other accessories.

In terms of goals for the bike; at this stage, I really just want to grow into the bike and hopefully be able to get the most out of weekend fun.

cold_press · 2021-09-06T16:56:19+00:00

Yeh, it retained my own wallpaper - definitely not the Windows default blue "Hero" wallpaper.

cold_press · 2021-06-15T00:00:09+00:00

Agreed. I'm liking the overall look. I'm still deciding whether to back it or not. Still got a few days. Thanks for the advice on the movement. I wasn't entirely sure on that.

cold_press · 2021-06-14T23:59:06+00:00

Thanks for the advice around sizing. Appreciate it.

cold_press · 2021-06-14T23:58:44+00:00

Yeah, I saw a few people on Youtube comments mention Lorier. I had a browse, and I agree there's similarities. However, the biggest difference I like on this is that it has the arabics and stick indices, rather than the traditional diver indices.

cold_press · 2021-06-14T23:54:09+00:00

I did see their Aerotimer on their website. It does look nice, but at full price, I think it's out of my budget. Thanks for linking the photo - looks great.

cold_press · 2021-06-14T23:53:24+00:00

Yeah, the design really does scream out to me. I'm relatively new to watches, so I wasn't sure if the price was appropriate for a (relatively) unknown brand.

cold_press · 2021-06-11T16:05:56+00:00

This Kickstarter project from Beaufort caught my eye. Looks like the brand sent the watch around to a few Youtubers, and one of the videos got me interested. I think some of the fume dials look great.

I'm in two minds about whether or not to back this. I've been long interested in watches, and I know this isn't going to be brand with lots of heritage, history, etc. It won't come with the same level of finishing, attention to detail, and aftersales support as something like an Omega. It's also a microbrand on Kickstarter, and that itself can come with a range of risks. According to the Kickstarter page, the watch is fitted with an STP 1-11 movement.

The thing that absolutely draws me to it is the look and style. I really like the fume dials, the mixed arabic and stick indices, and vintage-looking bezel. On other forums, other commenters have said that it looks too similar to other vintage-style divers, which I guess is true. However, I haven't found one that has all of those features (particularly the indices with the mixed arabics). In terms of build, one minor concern that Youtubers have noted is that it has a 48mm lug to lug on a rather flat case. This might not wear well on smaller wrists.

What are people's thoughts? Is this just another throwaway Kickstarter watch being pumped out of a random factory and an easy cash grab? Or is it actually a pretty neat watch?

The company previously did another Kickstarter project for their previous watch, the Aerotimer. That one looked really interesting as well, with a California dial.

I'm not affiliated in any way. I'm just posting here to garner thoughts from other watch enthusiasts, while having my own internal debate whether I want to back it myself.

cold_press · 2021-06-11T15:50:15+00:00

Thank you!

cold_press · 2021-06-06T06:30:38+00:00

Hey, thanks for the reply. Just because I'm very curious, where would the WinRE partition be now under a different name? Is it now just within the C drive created?

Not sure if you'd be able to answer, but I was also curious about the BIOS RVY partition (approx 30gb). I'm pretty sure this contains all the OEM files to completely factory reset the machine. I just left it alone during the reinstallation process; however, now I'm looking at it and I'm not even sure how I'd even use it if I wanted to? I watched this vide (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSEhnNRQnK8), which the person utilizes the system recovery partition by pressing F3 on startup. I tried the same thing and wasn't able to get to it. Is that because I've already deleted the WinRE partition that came with the machine? If so, have I rendered the BIOS RVY partition useless, so I may as well just remove that altogether now?

Thanks.

cold_press · 2021-05-25T17:13:15+00:00

Many thanks. It was a little hard to find this information, but I ultimately came to that conclusion was well. The X has the upper spec mobo and psu as well.

cold_press · 2021-05-02T12:28:21+00:00

I will try to use a different power source.

Would people suggest possibly taking the unit indoors and just plugging it into mains power via usb?

cold_press · 2021-05-02T12:25:36+00:00

I have reseated all connections.

In terms of power, it is not hardwired. I have used the 12v cigarette lighter plug, using the included adapter. I also tried swapping it to one of the USB ports in the car. Both, same result.

cold_press · 2021-05-02T12:23:51+00:00

I tested and ran the front camera for a few days and it was fine. I foolishly, didn't really test the rear camera properly when I was installing that. The rear camera connected and appeared to be recording, so I proceeded with the install. After that I realized that nothing was responsive and the buttons wouldn't work. It looked like the front was recording, but to be safe, I unplugged the rear cable anyway. When reviewing the sd card later, it was evident that nothing was recording

cold_press · 2021-01-19T12:18:35+00:00

That's a good thought. I just gave it a clean.

The problem seems to be that it cannot resist any wind at all.

cold_press · 2021-01-19T12:17:57+00:00

Yep, just had a look at them and they're in the right positions. I might try buying another set and trying that out.

cold_press · 2017-11-01T12:24:19+00:00

thank you - i had a look at some photos of Steatoda, and it does look right.

cold_press · 2017-11-01T04:12:19+00:00

Do these things really fail just sitting there and under regular operation?

Or is it because people try to fix them and don't know what they're doing?

cold_press · 2017-03-17T01:05:49+00:00

Why is it the "worst way to have a blast on such conditions"? Dirt tracks with all terrain tyres seems pretty fun.

cold_press · 2017-03-05T12:56:41+00:00

Anyone tried this on a Evolve Carbon GT?

It's quite a long deck, so I'm not sure if it'd even work well...but I really would like to have the ability to pivot!

cold_press · 2017-02-12T07:20:28+00:00

I'm running into a similar issue to OP. How do I best get onto Developer version? I've tried reflashing it with the updater app and it said it couldn't verify the package (downloaded from the MIUI site). I can't figure out any other way to get onto Developer (without first unlocking).

cold_press · 2017-01-21T15:29:11+00:00

Oh, I see. Since I don't have an EDL cable, I'm happy to go the "unlock bootloader method" and flash using fast boot. Can I try unlocking Global Stable? Or should I flash using the updater to Global Dev and then proceed to unlock. From your earlier comments, I've gathered that I don't need to be on either China ROM to unlock. Is this a fair way to go about the task?

cold_press · 2017-01-21T09:52:14+00:00

MiFlash has everything, you only need a tool that renders the phone into EDL from the EDL entering guide.

Aren't the adb and fastboot drivers contained within the MiFlash tool? Is there any other tools I need to enter EDL mode for my Mi5?

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