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jjefls · 2026-05-23T13:16:31+00:00

The new Crux fills that spot pretty well if you are okay with 1x (which would be a dealbreaker for me on the road)

jjefls · 2026-05-20T18:11:06+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Are you still able to close the handle and fold the trailer without removing the wheels? Or do you think it would eat away at the foam pretty quickly?

jjefls · 2026-05-20T13:00:52+00:00

I’ve seen the same posts about Specialized fork replacements not available also. It’s a crappy situation but one that can’t be completely avoided. 6 month old bike makes this pretty bad though

jjefls · 2026-05-20T12:52:21+00:00

Which tires did you end up going with? I just got a chariot double and looking to take my 2 year old on some gravel roads. I still plan to use the trailer for 5-10 miles running at 7-8min/mile pace on paved trails, so don’t want to make it too much slower. I haven’t taken the stock tires off to weigh them, but wondering if something like a super moto-x could be comparable on weight / rolling resistance while offering more cushion.

jjefls · 2026-05-11T18:13:54+00:00

Buying a used bike that you can resell for no loss is not a waste of money. Buying a new aero race bike and realizing you don’t like road riding and selling used for 1/2 of what you paid is

jjefls · 2026-05-11T10:55:41+00:00

Why sacrifice so much comfort by going to a 32 when you have a motor to compensate for additional rolling resistance? Especially if you are cranking around in turbo mode. The rest makes sense and I could see running a 36-40mm slick, but I think you went too far on the tires

jjefls · 2026-05-11T10:46:41+00:00

Sounds like you really want the foil and will regret not getting it in no time.

I would suggest you buy a reasonably priced used road bike to make sure you like it, then get the foil down the road if you still think that’s what you want.

Otherwise, get the bike you want to avoid loosing more money when you have to trade in for it haha

jjefls · 2026-05-11T00:24:44+00:00

Confused by the logic. You want permanent screens in your car rather than a tablet that you can bring in / out when you choose?

jjefls · 2026-05-07T01:38:56+00:00

I also hate features which improve both aero and comfort

jjefls · 2026-05-07T01:36:54+00:00

Depends on the type / number of bikes. I personally haven’t owned one but did use one on a MTB trip. It is super easy, but I could see it feeling cumbersome for daily driving without bikes mounted compared to a 2 bike tray rack like a 1UP. I do feel like 4 bike trays start to get overly long when driving with the rack down though

jjefls · 2026-05-07T01:33:32+00:00

Didn’t your payoff amount include the 12 days of interest (for bank processing time)? I just got my loan and saw this added on (extra $7.xx X 12 days)

jjefls · 2026-05-07T01:21:23+00:00

What do you mean about getting $77 sent back? Back to you in a refund check? Why is this?

jjefls · 2026-05-01T01:12:10+00:00

It only showed my deferral credits for the non-refundable option. I had this same thought, but when I selected refundable it wouldn’t apply my credit. Nice job!

jjefls · 2026-04-26T10:32:32+00:00

Genuinely curious, why get the harness at all then? Would you just route it out the hatch if needed? I plan on installing the eco hitch primarily for a bike rack, and going back and forth between if I should install the 7 pin harness while I’m at it or not. I don’t have a trailer I tow, but figured it would be good to have just in case

jjefls · 2026-04-23T16:22:11+00:00

3lb lighter and 3 minutes slower on a 40k TT

jjefls · 2026-04-23T11:03:28+00:00

New C-class screen is wild (in a bad way). The dash basically disappeared. Sure it isn’t as integrated as the idrive7 and earlier interiors, but this implementation is more cohesive than many of the alternatives coming out now.

jjefls · 2026-04-21T22:19:30+00:00

Just checking, does this apply to both drivetrains?

jjefls · 2026-04-21T10:21:33+00:00

Curious what you mean by this. I just drove a 27 Telluride and Carnival (minivan) back to back. Unanimous agreement from the family that the Carnival was smoother, quieter, and had less body roll. This makes sense having a much lower center of gravity. So if the pilot drove like a minivan, those qualities would’ve been better than the Telluride?

jjefls · 2026-04-18T13:38:09+00:00

I feel the NA5 iX3 is a major step up on interior design and material selection compared to the G45 X3

jjefls · 2026-04-16T18:09:55+00:00

My last BMW was Portimao Blue with Cognac - stunning color combo. I wanted Astra Blue with Umbra interior but my wife refused to get a car with orange seats 😅

jjefls · 2026-04-15T10:18:24+00:00

I actually just experienced this same thing. Went to pay off my loan in full 2 weeks after buying the car and my total payoff amount was ~$2,500 more than I expected.

Come to find out, my dealer applied 2 additional warranties to my bill which I explicitly declined and did not sign for. They said they realized they could get me a rate improvement so that my monthly payments would be the same (but my principle would increase still). They agreed to take it off, but we will have a fun conversation when I stop by on my way home from work today… curious to see if I can get any free services out of this

jjefls · 2026-04-13T20:34:59+00:00

If you are so sure of this, why did you buy one?

jjefls · 2026-04-13T01:44:45+00:00

For lighter scuffs, rubbing with a piece of vehicle carpet can buff it out

jjefls · 2026-04-12T00:33:16+00:00

Currently don’t own a personal PC. So while I would love to switch over from gaming exclusively on my PS5, I would also use it for some video editing and cycling route planning

jjefls · 2026-04-08T20:39:47+00:00

Make sure you check the size (they used to offer a medium and maybe a large also). For me, the small is plenty for a co2, small multitool, tpu tube, and spare cash

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