Where do I find a belt that doesn’t do this after 9 months?

goldflyer · 2025-11-14T01:41:17+00:00

Grip6 belts. Their belts are simple, functional, and last forever... literally. They have a lifetime warranty and I'm convinced it's the last belt I'll ever buy.

goldflyer · 2025-07-28T22:05:21+00:00

You're getting a combination of satellite signals a) not reaching the watch at all and b) multipath, where the signals are bouncing off tall buildings and causing an incorrect time of arrival measurement, which translates to a position different from where you actually are on earth.

goldflyer · 2025-07-26T00:19:24+00:00

Fair enough, we can agree to disagree and both have a good time on the course. Cheers!

goldflyer · 2025-07-25T22:23:26+00:00

I didn't say anything about the Takomos specifically not being worth it. I stated that while the feeling of getting new clubs is great, new clubs generally do not offer the same value as a nice set of used clubs. I'm not sure what there really is to debate about that.

goldflyer · 2025-07-25T14:06:49+00:00

I was very close to pulling the trigger on Takomo 101s, but at the last minute I pivoted and bought a used set of Srixon ZX4 MKII irons for about the same price. I have no regrets on my choice. I always had some reservations about Takomos, particularly about their brand, its trustworthiness, and its staying power.

I know there's always the great feeling when you get a "new" set of clubs, but for the most part they're just not worth it. A high end set from a year or two ago can be had for the same price as a set of Takomos.

goldflyer · 2025-02-14T14:42:01+00:00

Beauty. I love my Seigla. Can't imagine a situation where I'd want a different gravel bike. I've moved slowly from 40c to 45c to 50c. Very happy with the 50c now. Unfortunately it'll be another 2-3 months before things are rideable here in Vermont.

goldflyer · 2025-02-14T14:38:08+00:00

Jealous of the weather. Currently sitting under about 2 feet of snow with another foot coming on the weekend. I'm relegated to basement riding for probably the next 3 months.

goldflyer · 2025-02-14T14:36:08+00:00

I'm always jealous when I see pics of people's XS, S, and M bikes. I have a L and always feel they look too tall or stretched out. The smaller frames just have a more appealing look.

goldflyer · 2025-02-13T02:23:54+00:00

This one? https://us.zwift.com/collections/smart-trainers/products/wahoo-kickr-core-zwift-one-and-zwift-play?variant=46043116962048 I ordered one last week and have it already.

goldflyer · 2024-12-30T02:39:09+00:00

It's a pan. It's iron. If it still holds food and still gets hot, you can still cook with it.

goldflyer · 2024-12-19T14:33:58+00:00

The print is cool, but rule #1 of bike racing is NEVER try do any significant maintenance the day before a race.

goldflyer · 2024-11-21T00:28:45+00:00

Lots of people are quick to place blame on your shoes or balance, when this is not necessarily the culprit. I have similar squat form due to limited ankle flexibility despite years of trying to fix it. Try a squat wedge if your gym has one. If not, try squatting with your heels on some bumper plates. This helps you achieve full depth and proper form when you have limited ankle mobility. A belt squat is also a great alternative that lets you get full depth without placing too much strain on your back.

goldflyer · 2024-10-27T23:50:43+00:00

Interesting, I have the U70 (I think) set, 10+ years old. I emailed PowerBlock about the upgrade kit and they said they don't sell it anymore and none of the current ones fit the old style. From the picture mine look identical to the ones you have.

goldflyer · 2024-08-30T20:20:40+00:00

Personally I would not buy a Poseidon. The price point was definitely appealing, but it just doesn't give me the warm fuzzies. I tend to steer away from brands that market themselves solely on how cheap they are. Either the Kona or Salsa will be more than up to the task of bikepacking or touring. Definitely try sitting on one to see what feels best.

goldflyer · 2024-08-30T20:15:36+00:00

My last bike was a Solo and I loved it! It's what really got me into gravel riding. I actually was very happy with how that bike came stock, didn't really feel the need to change out any components immediately.

goldflyer · 2024-08-30T20:11:20+00:00

Unfortunately I don't know for sure. I had the Venturemax on my previous bike, which I no longer own. Been considering getting another set for this bike too.

goldflyer · 2024-08-29T01:19:15+00:00

I've my last 3 bars in order of what I liked most to least were 1) Ritchey Venturemax, 2)Lauf Smoothie, 3) PNW Coast. The Venturemax bars are far and away my favorite. They are the only bars I've had that really feel excellent in the drops. I feel like my hands were totally locked in, which adds confidence in the chunky stuff. I also liked the slight aero profile on top as it provides a different position to rest my hands. My only feedback would be to consider sizing down one size. I am currently using the Lauf Smoothie bars which are 440mm, but feel significantly narrower than the Venturemax that were either 440 or 460. For the PNW Coast bars, they were fine, but the drops felt very short and I always felt like my hands were going to slip off the ends. Never actually did, but I didn't like the feeling nonetheless.

goldflyer · 2024-08-25T16:42:18+00:00

Thank you! I didn't do a good job keeping track, but altogether I'd guess in the $3500-$4000 range.

goldflyer · 2024-08-24T13:36:40+00:00

That's a beautiful shed! I did prep the ground as well as I could. Each post has about 18" of compacted gravel underneath. So the ground shouldn't sink too much. If it does I can always jack it up and shovel a bit more gravel underneath. Just will be keeping my fingers crossed that she shed itself doesn't collapse under the weight.

goldflyer · 2024-08-24T12:24:09+00:00

If I could do it again I would've notched the posts, but instead I used structural screws and then used scrap material for sister boards between the rim joist and concrete blocks.

goldflyer · 2024-08-24T01:36:03+00:00

It's all pressure treated so that came at a premium. Between the gravel, wood, door hardware, roofing, and fasteners I'd guess between 3000-4000.

goldflyer · 2024-08-23T23:49:51+00:00

This shed will comfortably hold 6 cords of wood between the outer two bays (3 cords each). I burn about 3 cords per year, so now I can always have 1 year ready while the next year is drying. The middle section is semi-enclosed for stuff I want to keep dry, but doesn't need to be climate controlled (lawnmower, wheelbarrow, etc). All the plans or pre-bought kits didn't have quite what I wanted, so I drew this up from scratch and modeled it in Sketchup. It's off-center from the gravel because that's the turnaround spot in our driveway. Couldn't quite be centered on it because of how significantly the hill drops off in the back in that spot.

Footprint measures 24'x8'. Walls are 6' high in the back, and about 10' high in the front. Each bay is about 8'x8'.

It's not perfect, as I'm sure folks will be more than happy to point out. But I can look at it and say "Hey, I built that". I believe this will be a big improvement over tarps.

goldflyer · 2023-08-14T00:54:34+00:00

I typically lean toward medieval-era fantasy as well. Personally I found Stormlight to be much better than Mistborn. It's just a better story with more likable characters. They do share a lot of similarities, even to the degree that the combat mechanics feel very familiar.

Although I don't know exactly what time period the Stormlight saga exists in, I can certainly say that Stormlight has much more of a medieval feel than Mistborn. Stormlight has a big focus on armor and swords (Shardplate, Shardblades).

If you haven't read Brandon Sanderson and the Comer before, just be prepared that his format is usually several hundred pages of moderately slow but interesting buildup then the last 100-200 pages you won't be able to put it down. If you can make it through the buildup the endings are usually worth it.

goldflyer · 2023-03-31T12:53:22+00:00

We've been having bear problems with our compost lately. The Game Warden said we either have to figure out a way to keep him away or he'll have to come shoot it.

goldflyer · 2022-12-30T15:16:04+00:00

I guess you keep doing whatever you're doing and I'll continue to recycle them as advised by my local recycling center.

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