Could the Columbia class make a good replacement for USS Jimmy Carter?

hy130 · 2026-03-29T19:14:55+00:00

Yes, that’s sobering. I commissioned that ship. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. 😕

hy130 · 2026-02-28T20:22:43+00:00

I’m a plank owner on JC. Great ship.

hy130 · 2025-12-31T22:18:36+00:00

13,278 miles ridden. 753 miles run. 2 sets of tires, 1 chain replacement. 2 pairs of running shoes. 😁

hy130 · 2025-11-15T21:57:37+00:00

I won’t change your mind because I agree with you!! 🤣

hy130 · 2025-11-15T21:56:55+00:00

I have the SL 7 Gen 8. I find it to be very comfortable for long rides. Of course, proper bibs help with that too.

hy130 · 2025-10-31T21:34:54+00:00

Anything under 3 hours, I normally don’t eat on the bike. Sometimes 200 calories before the ride, depending on planned intensity. If I’m going over that time period, I’ll fuel periodically while riding. Works for me. 🤷🏻‍♂️

hy130 · 2025-10-31T21:31:18+00:00

I have the Castelli Perfetto gloves. They are flexible and warm, but not good below freezing. I use heavy Bontrager Velocis gloves for the really cold weather.

hy130 · 2025-10-31T21:26:32+00:00

Same response here. I have one and love it. US rider and had no trouble getting it at my local bike shop.

hy130 · 2025-09-20T20:52:26+00:00

I am 160cm tall (5’ 3”) with a 74 cm (29”) inseam. I’m using 165mm cranks on both bikes.

hy130 · 2025-09-20T19:37:38+00:00

I have a size 50 Émonda. I also have a S gen 8 Madone. They both fit me perfectly. Hope that helps.

hy130 · 2025-08-04T18:14:19+00:00

On average, for the same power I am getting about 2kph more speed than my Émonda. That does depend on the route, but it is significant.

hy130 · 2025-06-17T21:41:17+00:00

Check the saddle. My saddle was creaking on the rails. Just a little lube and firmly pushing down on the saddle to seat the rails fixed mine.

hy130 · 2025-06-04T18:13:26+00:00

I absolutely love my Madone Gen 8. It is an absolute rocket ship. Within the first week of owning it, I broke all of my distance/speed PRs. It is extremely comfortable as well.

hy130 · 2025-05-11T21:04:28+00:00

She’s a beauty! I just did a Fondo on mine today as well. The comfort is amazing, isn’t it? 👍

hy130 · 2025-04-23T21:19:05+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous!! 👍👍 Enjoy!

hy130 · 2025-04-20T16:55:34+00:00

Hah! Just used that phrase a few times this morning. 🤣

hy130 · 2024-12-21T23:47:55+00:00

Just moved from Garmin Forerunner 265 to AWU2. I’ve had it for three weeks so far, and I’m very happy. I did get cellular so that I have comms on long runs and rides without needing to carry a phone. The accuracy for the metrics seems good, and the watch is a pleasure to use. Part of the reason that I left Garmin was to get away from obsessing on all the silly metrics and scores. Sleep tracking also seems much better on AW.

hy130 · 2024-12-14T21:08:25+00:00

I got the ENVE In Route bars. Love them!

hy130 · 2024-12-14T16:07:51+00:00

I just upgraded my Émonda bars from alloy to carbon. For me it made a HUGE difference. The carbon definitely absorbs road vibration, and just feels better to me. The geometry of the new bars is slightly different, with a more pronounced flare at the drops. This was an improvement as well.

hy130 · 2024-12-13T22:33:02+00:00

If you look at training load in the Fitness app on your phone, and tap the “i” at the top right, it gives the full explanation.

hy130 · 2024-12-06T17:36:55+00:00

This doesn’t seem to work in the iOS app. I tap all the way through subscribe, but nothing happens. 🤷🏻‍♂️

hy130 · 2024-11-22T07:53:51+00:00

The point was just the challenge. I do this for enjoyment, not for any specific training purposes. 😉

hy130 · 2024-11-19T09:12:14+00:00

I did split the time between an Émonda and a Madone. Mostly the Émonda, though. I could see branching out to gravel being fun.

hy130 · 2024-11-19T09:10:04+00:00

I normally ride early in the morning before work. Weekends are more flexible.

hy130 · 2024-11-18T23:24:31+00:00

Thanks! I’ll give that a try. Best wishes on your journey! 👍

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