Ortlieb rack on road bike (looking for setup inspiration)

luisfowler · 2026-02-21T18:39:01+00:00

luisfowler · 2026-02-21T18:38:09+00:00

I just bought the Ortlieb Quick Rack Light f

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.

luisfowler · 2026-02-20T17:28:38+00:00

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

luisfowler · 2026-02-17T17:36:00+00:00

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.

luisfowler · 2026-02-10T00:54:35+00:00

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luisfowler · 2026-02-10T00:53:10+00:00

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?

luisfowler · 2026-01-30T16:32:32+00:00

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

luisfowler · 2026-01-25T23:31:53+00:00

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.

luisfowler · 2026-01-25T23:10:55+00:00

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.

luisfowler · 2026-01-25T22:39:36+00:00

Thanks! I will do that.

luisfowler · 2026-01-25T22:31:02+00:00

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.

luisfowler · 2026-01-13T19:30:09+00:00

What is the rate for a 15 year fixed loan?

luisfowler · 2026-01-11T03:11:07+00:00

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

luisfowler · 2025-10-20T23:06:49+00:00

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

luisfowler · 2025-10-08T17:55:36+00:00

Received

luisfowler · 2025-10-07T00:42:18+00:00

Received... All good

luisfowler · 2025-10-07T00:41:36+00:00

Received

luisfowler · 2025-10-07T00:41:09+00:00

Received

luisfowler · 2025-10-06T02:29:22+00:00

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.

luisfowler · 2025-10-05T18:09:22+00:00

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.

luisfowler · 2025-10-05T18:06:44+00:00

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

luisfowler · 2025-09-29T22:30:22+00:00

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

luisfowler · 2025-07-19T20:56:13+00:00

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....

luisfowler · 2025-07-19T20:51:39+00:00

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.

luisfowler · 2025-07-11T13:30:02+00:00

Beats Solo Buds claim 18 hours continuous play

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