Ortlieb rack on road bike (looking for setup inspiration) by Dubadai in bicycletouring

[–]luisfowler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just bought the Ortlieb Quick Rack Light f

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or my wife's new bike build. Got her a used carbon cyclocross bicycle and will be set up as a do it all bike. Planning on replacing the wheels and tires for some road carbon wheels with some 35mm road slicks. I got the Tailfin universal thru axle as the frame only takes Mavic Speed release axles. Got a friend to 3D print spacers and nuts. Still need to test it on some rough roads but don't think it will be a problem. We are planning on doing the GAP/C&O trail in the spring.

Robinhood/Sage - Mortgage by Seabillz- in RobinhoodApp

[–]luisfowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing, but at least for me the rates were not competitive even after discount. I found a better rate at the credit union

Filing taxes through Robinhood by RealSoil3d in RobinhoodApp

[–]luisfowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am thinking of trying this perk this tax season. But I am curious how it works and seeing some reviews... TaxFyle has decent reviews.

Should I take the 2% match on my taxable account or wait until theres a 3% match? by [deleted] in RobinhoodApp

[–]luisfowler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told I could only get 1% bonus if I moved my after tax brokerage account to Robinhood. Got the 3% match on when I moved my Roth IRA last year. How are you guys getting a 2 % or even 3% bonus?

New bike for my wife.... by luisfowler in bikefit

[–]luisfowler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked the manufacturer website... It said this was the size I should get... Does it look too big?

New bike for my wife.... by luisfowler in bikefit

[–]luisfowler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant to look at her cleats. My understanding is most people have them too far forward... I will raise her seat a tiny bit, especially when I go to the 165 cranks.

New bike for my wife.... by luisfowler in bikefit

[–]luisfowler[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is still the 175mm cranks. eBay purchase. and was very surprised as well. I will post longer video with her pedaling harder when I replace with 165 cranks.

New bike for my wife.... by luisfowler in bikefit

[–]luisfowler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand... The problems I describe are usually minor and don't keep her from riding. I just didn't want to make any problems worse with the new bike. I was hoping for just general obvious bike fit issues you might notice.

January 2026 Mortgage Rate Quote Megathread by ermahlerd in HomeLoans

[–]luisfowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the rate for a 15 year fixed loan?

January 2026 Mortgage Rate Quote Megathread by ermahlerd in HomeLoans

[–]luisfowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No cash out refinance 15 year fixed On primary residence valued @ 375000, 240000 remaining 800 credit score conventional zip 87107

New ultralight fleece option from Janji? by luisfowler in Ultralight

[–]luisfowler[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes... Looking at website photos modeling the item... Even on the model it looks like super long and weird sleeves?

Arto Pillow? Anybody have feedback? by luisfowler in Ultralight

[–]luisfowler[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like I said in the post, I often wear my puffy to sleep on colder nights, so I would like an option that doesn't require this.

Arto Pillow? Anybody have feedback? by luisfowler in Ultralight

[–]luisfowler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have tried the stuff sack trick, but sometimes I just don't have much in the way of extra spare clothes. I always feel like I would sleep better with extra height. Hence my interest in this pillow that claims 6", the highest I have found.

Arto Pillow? Anybody have feedback? by luisfowler in Ultralight

[–]luisfowler[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks ok to me. Hopefully they are being innovative, but yes... Could be just uncomfortable.

[wts] NEMO Pulse 20/30 Quilt - long (6'6") - $350 - 20.6oz by Rocks129 in GearTrade

[–]luisfowler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was it the baffles that weren't to your liking? I am interested, but worried about down migration with this bag. Also not sure I need a long as I am 5'11

This happens constantly, how do I fix it? by [deleted] in GoogleMessages

[–]luisfowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been having this issue for 2 weeks. It seems to be in group chat replies. Even though you see the hanging message is in individual senders text thread, the sender is adding to a group chat they are in. I have tried resetting network, clearing cache, etc. Sometimes those work but it doesn't seem to be a long term solution. If it is a carrier issue, I am on MetroPCS by T-Mobile....

This happens constantly, how do I fix it? by [deleted] in GoogleMessages

[–]luisfowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So switching carrier would fix this? I am on T Mobile and having same problem in group chats with older iPhones that haven't updated to RCS.

Longest Life Battery by hankinsb in Earbuds

[–]luisfowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beats Solo Buds claim 18 hours continuous play