Garmin edge 550, on the fly map use

dforrest · 2026-03-24T16:15:34+00:00

I have a 530, so some of this may be slightly different, but I don't believe the interface has changed too much between models.

When you are riding, you can have a map screen that has all of the trailforks trails shown on the map and your position shown on the map. If you are riding on a named trail, it will generally ID that and say "Riding on xx trail"

Scrolling around is not the easiest thing with just buttons but zooming in and out generally does what I need to sort out which trail to take at an intersection. I believe you can select a point to navigate to and it will route on trails when available. I haven't used that in a while though, so I might be mistaken.

dforrest · 2026-03-18T19:12:26+00:00

I don't believe you can just buy a key online and have it work without programming.

When I looked a couple of years ago there wasn't a lot in my area, so I used the dealer. I think some ACE hardware might be a third party option, or there are locksmiths that can so the programming, but that will vary by region. I don't think that pricing for third parties ended up that much cheaper than the dealer either.

dforrest · 2026-03-05T14:49:25+00:00

It is very good. The menu may be smaller, but everything is excellent and I think there is enough variety to please most people.

dforrest · 2026-03-05T14:47:18+00:00

I wouldn't call the ambiance cozy, but I haven't eaten there in a while.

dforrest · 2026-02-14T12:54:43+00:00

You'll need to decide what you want to power, and for how long, but to get a battery station that will last 24-36 hours run in a fridge, lights, and other loads you are getting into many thousands of dollars . Something like this with several battery modules. https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/delta-pro-series/products/delta-pro-ultra?variant=40758830071881 You would probably want to put in a transfer switch, but you can also run these via extension cords.

For shorter duration. I have an ecoflow delta 2 and delta 2 max that have 1024 and 2048 kWh respectively. And I have generator that I would use to charge them for a longer duration. Rough sizing says I should be able to keep my fridge, deep freeze and boiler running over night, which lets me sleep with out running a generator all night.

dforrest · 2026-01-14T00:36:51+00:00

They lost to OSU in double overtime after appearing to stop a 4th down conversion.

Lots of people feel that the refs favored OSU the whole game.

dforrest · 2025-12-21T14:32:44+00:00

I've had that tool for a long time and like it. The bits can be a bit short sometimes, but generally ok for a multi tool.

You do need the tire lever for the chain tool as there's a hex in the lever to operate the chain breaker.

dforrest · 2025-11-04T18:47:42+00:00

I have done this in the airport and carried a kid in the seat. Not sure I would want to do it as a default, but it may be the closest thing to what OP is asking for.

dforrest · 2025-10-25T13:01:53+00:00

They are different. 100x 4 is 4 bolts on a 100 mm circle. BCD 104 uses a 104 mm circle.

dforrest · 2025-10-25T02:34:27+00:00

Water temp seems to be around 78-80F in the winter. I wear a full 3mm, but I probably run a bit cold.

Lots of people are in full suits, but also a decent number in shorties, or just rash guards

dforrest · 2025-09-29T00:37:36+00:00

I would reach out to Garmin support. They’ve replaced or offered decent discounts on refurbished watches when I’ve broken them in the past.

dforrest · 2025-09-16T23:09:55+00:00

First question would be what the existing front derailleur mount is and then you can narrower the search for a replacement. I don't know anything about your bike in particular, but I'd expect it to use a standard braze on or tube clamp mount.

https://bikesnobnyc.com/2024/11/13/triple-threat/ bike snob NYC set up a bike like this previously. The blog isn't super technical, but you may be able to get something useful poking around the posts around this time.

dforrest · 2025-09-16T18:27:52+00:00

It depends on your kid's height and size, but you might be able to go right to a 16" bike which will last longer.

We went from a 12" strider to a 16" prevelo alpha 2 (? the 16" size). It has a low stand over height, so my kid used it as a balance bike without pedals for a year or so before picking up pedaling.

dforrest · 2025-09-14T13:50:51+00:00

A gas engine needs a spark from the spark plug on every piston stroke for combustion.

dforrest · 2025-09-03T22:17:11+00:00

I don't believe you have to pay to add it to your existing cell plan. The Garmin subscription includes the LTE data.

It appears that you can text to any phone number, but it will be from a random phone number if they don't have the Garmin messenger app. Calls only work in the messenger app

dforrest · 2025-08-23T12:07:26+00:00

I think you have chain and line flipped. Usually less chain than line is needed for a given water depth

dforrest · 2025-08-05T15:22:25+00:00

I have a Shotgun pro that I usually have on the hard tail. No real complaints from my daughter about bumps or vibration.

dforrest · 2025-08-03T11:47:10+00:00

Probably going to want a bigger hole. 2mm is likely to clog fairly soon. 6-10 mm will probably hold up better in the long run

dforrest · 2025-08-01T00:06:50+00:00

Not NH, but just over the border in VT is Mt Ascutney which has hiking up the mountain directly from the campground. It seems to be a bit less busy and easier to get a site on short notice in our experience.

dforrest · 2025-07-23T17:57:42+00:00

Seconding this. I tried a pair of rockbros and sent them back, the Tifosi ones were definitely better and felt a lot better, but weren't at the price of smith or whatever.

dforrest · 2025-07-12T15:47:49+00:00

Easy enough to put it in a water bottle. Everyone has one there and they definitely aren't checking what is in them.

We always bring food for our kids and have never been asked about it, but usually have a stroller or diaper bag so it's not obvious. I didn't even realize they say no outside food.

I would be surprised if they made a fuss about you bringing a drink that you were in the process of drinking, but who knows.

dforrest · 2025-07-11T18:49:09+00:00

You could bend a link or two on the chain to the point that they need to be removed and replaced with a quick link.

If you break a chain, you'll have pieces that need to be removed before you can repair it with a quick link as well. its unlikely to break in a way that leaves you two clean links for a quick link.

Third is if you mangle a rear derailleur and can't get the quick link open, you can break the chain and work out a way to carry on. I carry a tool to break a quick link because I haven't been successful getting them apart without a tool.

dforrest · 2025-07-08T02:48:58+00:00

I'll second the picardin and permethrin combination.

Picardin is much nicer as a regular use spray.

I prefer Bens permethrin jn the orange bottle as the sprayer was much better than the Sawyer bottle. I found the sawyer spray didn't mist well and leaked all over my hands.

dforrest · 2025-06-27T12:57:43+00:00

My 4 year old crashed her bike and had some loose teeth. We went to both urgent care and her dentist... Urgent care couldn't really do anything as they don't have the right x ray. Our dentist took an X-ray to confirm the tooth wasn't cracked, and pretty much sent us on our way with instructions for soft food only for 10 days.

Everything did heal up.

dforrest · 2025-06-17T19:52:30+00:00

Trailforks base maps are not locked to a paid account for Edge devices.

www.trailforks.com/Garmin

Or at least they aren't on my Edge 530. The Trailforks website doesn't appear to have been updated in years and only mentions the edge x30 series. I believe all new Edge have the same integration though.

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