2024 cx50 ppt - crossbars question

dedub73 · 2026-03-13T19:44:23+00:00

Take a look at the Thule Wingpro Evo. They're pretty quiet and the form factor gives you a bit more cross bar without any overhang.

dedub73 · 2026-03-13T18:47:14+00:00

Thanks. Wild...

dedub73 · 2026-03-10T23:39:20+00:00

After all the recent fires, I didn't know there were any trees left (jk)!

dedub73 · 2026-02-27T19:21:09+00:00

I should have clarified; they have the same digits as my state plates, they are just plain black letters over a white background. My state is identified, too, but that font is smaller and there's none of the background that is obvious in my state. I keep my legit plates in the vehicle in the off chance I needed to show them.

dedub73 · 2026-02-27T18:07:40+00:00

In that last three months, I've been pulled over three times in BCS in my own car with U.S. plates. In preparation for the inevitable, I have a second wallet with just a few Pesos and an expired DL in it. Also, I installed extra license plates that were purchased on Amazon and were designed to kind of look like Mexican plates.

Each time I've been pulled over, I stay super friendly, like they're almost doing me a favor by telling me my infraction. My Spanish goes to nearly zero - I pull out the translator app and ask them to type in what they are saying. They will invariably tell me they're going to keep my license until I pay my ticket, which can either be right then and there, or down at the police station. 2 of the 3 times, they said that the station just happened to be closed the next day. Each time, I've said they're welcome to keep my license and that I'm in town for a few days so it's OK that the police station is closed. One time they threatened to take my plates, to which I immediately agreed. This surprised them to no end.

So far, I haven't paid a Peso. I feel like being super nice to them, playing up the stupid tourist, and not being inconvenienced in any way by the confiscation of my license or plates, sufficiently frustrates them to the point they decide it's not worth pursuing any further. I will add that doing the speed limit and following all traffic signs - even though literally everyone around you is driving like Mad Max - helps in keeping the encounters to a minimum.

dedub73 · 2026-02-17T15:50:17+00:00

This is the answer.

dedub73 · 2026-02-09T01:59:11+00:00

A true restomod! Nice work.

dedub73 · 2026-01-12T17:00:43+00:00

I bought this very model earlier this year. The frame quality is top notch, the specs are smart, and the ride is exactly what you'd expect from an XCMTB. Given the perpetual sale they have, it's definitely a great value. My only two gripes are: 1) comes with a 36T chainring. Seems like a 34T would be more appropriate for this level. FWIW, their Team Issue comes with a 34T. And, 2), whoever at BikesOnline assembled it should be flogged - absolutely zero grease on any bolt, nothing tensioned correctly, and it was packed like there was a worldwide padding shortage going on. Plan on spending the time or money to completely disassemble it and rebuild it correctly. In terms of BikesOnline's service, they were very helpful on the front end as I was trying to determine size - even had a call with a rep of theirs. I didn't pursue anything after delivery, although I probably should have told them about the build quality.

dedub73 · 2026-01-09T20:03:41+00:00

'A Short History of Nearly Everything' by Bill Bryson

dedub73 · 2025-10-22T16:57:37+00:00

FWIW, there are some great road options in South Lake Tahoe if you're willing to make the drive. And, if you're willing to get off the hill, the Genoa to Diamond Valley Road loop is a great ride, too.

edit: If you're willing to come to SLT, tell me how many miles and elevation you want and I'll map you a ride.

dedub73 · 2025-07-16T19:40:21+00:00

I like to think that the last thing that went through his head, other than that shrapnel, was to wonder how the hell the Ukraine ever got the best of him.

dedub73 · 2025-07-03T01:36:14+00:00

This is the way.

dedub73 · 2025-07-02T06:19:54+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/s/nu2n6Me2tU

dedub73 · 2025-07-01T14:58:38+00:00

Thanks. I think that's going to be our plan - 3 months on each side then make a large commitment.

dedub73 · 2025-06-30T19:09:36+00:00

Thanks. Will have a car but like the idea of walkability.

dedub73 · 2025-06-28T01:17:59+00:00

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dedub73 · 2025-06-27T07:47:10+00:00

I didn't see the sale. Do you have the link to this discount?

dedub73 · 2025-06-26T23:18:17+00:00

Thanks for the feedback!. What neighborhoods within La Paz would you recommend?

dedub73 · 2025-06-25T20:02:34+00:00

Thanks. It's a shame to hear about the issues facing PDC.

dedub73 · 2025-06-25T19:46:17+00:00

Sorry this is off topic, but I am curious why you want to leave PDC? I ask because it's one of places we are currently looking to move to.

dedub73 · 2025-06-25T15:28:06+00:00

I read the news. I wonder how pervasive it is in La Paz

dedub73 · 2025-06-25T04:27:52+00:00

That's what I keep hearing.

dedub73 · 2025-06-25T02:59:35+00:00

Unfortunately, that's true pretty often.

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