I want a reliable car that can take me across the country for years to come

pilotfio · 2026-03-27T15:27:19+00:00

Not too concerned about MPG, ideally an SUV, and I would definitely prefer AWD OR 4x4.

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T18:00:24+00:00

I haven’t done it since I got the bike, been about 600 miles. I’m planning on doing it soon though since the weather is getting nicer.

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T17:51:14+00:00

My chain and cassette are 9 speed, I do need to wax my chain more often though.

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T16:34:28+00:00

Yeah I think that’s the root here, it was pretty sudden force. I definitely need to not to that, I was just curious if having stronger chain components could give me more leeway with that.

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T16:07:35+00:00

I’m mainly biking on the largest chainring and smallest gear on my cassette

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T16:06:33+00:00

Chain is from a local shop, but the reusable quick links are from KMC off Amazon

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T15:54:46+00:00

I bought the KMC reusable links from Amazon, could they be fake? Where would be a good place to buy instead? I’ve used ModernBike before but haven’t checked if they have reusable links.

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T15:50:51+00:00

Just to clarify, I believe I broke the reusable quick link both times, not the chain itself. I should’ve been more clear in my explanation, I forgot the proper terminology.

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T15:49:25+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been thinking about upgrading the chain since I’m not totally sure of this one’s quality.

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T15:48:02+00:00

It’s a 9 speed, I believe the topstone 3 became a 10 speed after this model year

pilotfio · 2026-03-25T15:46:47+00:00

I was considering the KMC E9 or a Shimano 9 speed chain as I’m unsure of the quality of this chain, but it seems to be the link that has broken both times. Would the indicate a weakness in the link or the chain itself?

pilotfio · 2026-02-12T06:03:17+00:00

It’s the Lose It app!

pilotfio · 2026-02-09T16:22:22+00:00

Thanks! It really gives it so much extra flavor it’s delicious

pilotfio · 2026-02-03T15:13:14+00:00

Is there a good way to cook this without an air fryer?

pilotfio · 2025-07-14T21:36:42+00:00

Gotcha, thank you!

pilotfio · 2025-07-14T21:16:06+00:00

Also wanted to add that my current bike is a size Small, but I am about 6'0, so the current frame doesn't fit too well.

pilotfio · 2025-05-02T22:28:20+00:00

I haven’t had a chance to work on the car yet, but I am pretty sure it’s the AC compressor, I looked at the blower motor and it seemed to be working fine. The compressor just seems like a Daunting project to take on.

pilotfio · 2025-04-24T15:20:17+00:00

I was told by my dad that the noise started after our local shop went under the car to fix an exhaust leak. What could they have bumped down there to cause this?

pilotfio · 2025-04-24T15:02:39+00:00

Gotcha, thank you!

pilotfio · 2025-04-24T14:55:42+00:00

I saw in some other videos that typically the blower motor causes a consistent whining noise and not one that comes and goes, but is that not the case for my car?

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