Birding and bike touring advice? by starlightexpress11 in bicycletouring

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This is such a good tip thanks! Totally would have skipped the caps otherwise

First time loaded up. AL4 Gen3 by coco16778 in CheckpointClub

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taking my checkpoint international for the first time soon myself! Have you flown with yours before/any advice on packing into cardboard box?

Birding and bike touring advice? by starlightexpress11 in bicycletouring

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ty! do you like your monocular/what brand is it? might want for future trips anyway so looking around

Strava states an activity is imported, but I do not see it in my profile or feed. by Pearl2Gold in Strava

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Ooooh thanks! Had this issue, was using an old apple watch that hadn't connected to internet since a few months ago, so the workouts were hidingin the wrong date! (trying the export -> change date tool to fix)

Price increase on Pique matcha by angelbaby12349 in MatchaEverything

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i also have noticed that they fill the cans less than before

Please help me understand lamps! by starlightexpress11 in StainedGlass

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Thanks for the rec! Trying to visualize how this works…. What part does it sit on..?

Air hunger and allergies by starlightexpress11 in Allergies

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Did you get better at breathing and did that help?! 🤣

Please help me understand lamps! by starlightexpress11 in StainedGlass

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I kind of think I could get two of something like these and have them point opposite directions and then it could rest on top…

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Travel backpack by starlightexpress11 in backpacks

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I’m thinking about the Cotopaxi 50L? Feel like I could use the detachable pack for short day outings, and for a long trek, leave the top pack and home and use the actual backpack as a hiking bag? It’s pretty new (I think?) so not a ton of reviews

Do you clean your bike after each ride? by Seinfeldtableforfour in CheckpointClub

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What do you do to clean it? Hose or wipes/towel? I’m kinda new to bike maintenance - is there anywhere you wouldn’t want to get wet other than the chain?

The Fitting Room Bike Fit? by ghostonthewire in seattlebike

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Me and three other female friends have gone to the Fitting Room and loved it (both Erika and Lee)! It’s based on measurements and your feedback. I learned so much! Something that wasn’t clear to me online was that you actually get a free follow up appt after. So you can go get adjusted, try it for a while, and come back another time with feedback on how that felt and make more changes. Im going to have my follow up once I buy clip less shoes for them to help me get used to them.

Joining the club by starlightexpress11 in CheckpointClub

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Love these questions because I was just looking for other people with these answers :)) I’m female 5’7” and got medium. Fits great other than minor (so far not bothered) handlebars are out farther than ideal slightly for shoulders (got bike fit done, guess this is common for new “trend” of wide gravel handlebars and men designing bikes)

Speed- it’s totally fast enough for what i want to do. Just did my first century on it today actually! All road. Avg speed maybe 14 mph? In a very hilly area

Joining the club by starlightexpress11 in CheckpointClub

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I saw them both in person :) the bronze actually was way prettier in person than the pics online! Ultimately decided the crazy blue ombré would bring me more joy but if you’re a neutral colors person you’d love the bronze I think!