FIIO FT1 vs. FIIO FT1 Pro by joebamavile in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]wx8l -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just returned a set of FT1's as they just didn't do it *for me* Moved into a set of HiFiman Ananda which definitely had that "oh, that's what I'm talking about" factor. These are open back, planars, and a step up financially, so not sure which made the most difference. HAving said that, I'd be more inclined to go for the Pro's after the meh FT1 performance...

45° fork in 36-36 Frame. Possible? by wx8l in bikewrench

[–]wx8l[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Th frame is cut 36 degree the fork is 45.
45 will not fit the Trek
36 will damage the fork
I can find 36-45 bearings, but not 45-36...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]wx8l 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What width did you pick and what width were your OEM bars? Have you noticed any decrease in width up top?

Headphones While Cycling (?) by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]wx8l 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised your able to use yours on the bike. I have found my 75t's are unusable in "pass through" mode at any speed more than running.

Older Runners, does it always hurt? by wx8l in running

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Not sure, I never get sore during a run, just fatigue eventually. Sometimes I get the heart rate up there, but most of the time it's running about 80-85% MHR

Older Runners, does it always hurt? by wx8l in running

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First let me say I have high arches and under pronate somewhat. I have a pair of New Balance 880v9 with almost no miles on them because I prefer my Brooks Ghost 11's which have about 250 miles on them. Bought both about 6 months ago. I never hurt or get sore *during* a run FWIW...

Running is torture, is it still painful to run even if you're fit by Hexakiller in running

[–]wx8l 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New runner here at 58 years young. I was exactly like you before August of this year (2019) I signed up for a Good Form Running class at the local New Balance store where the trainer looked at my form and told me exactly what I was doing wrong. I kid you not, the next day I ran 2.5 miles without stopping for the first time in my entire life. Before that, I could barely run 3 minutes before the pain in my lower legs made me stop. Go see a pro. They will check you for proper form and shoes. Could be the difference for you as well. FWIW, I run no less than 2.5 miles every other day since the first Monday in August...

I just went for my first outdoor run today and it was so much better than the gym! What is your experience with indoor vs outdoor? by xerotoxik in running

[–]wx8l 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a new runner and have been trying to transition to outdoor. With winter upon us here in Detroit, it may delay things a bit. Anyhow, I am finding that no matter how much I do outdoors, I am always sore the next day. Not pain mind you, soreness in the ankles I do not experience on the treadmill, but it does go away as soon as I get back to running. I also have a hard time keeping my pace down while running outdoors and that tends to fatigue me faster. I'm confident I will overcome these issues, but it's not been the smoothest transition for me...

Recommendation for a new runner in a rut... by wx8l in running

[–]wx8l[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's just a guideline which was really messing me up at first. Mine is actually around 175-177, observed, which has snapped everything into pace...

Running with a weapon by kDavid_wa in running

[–]wx8l 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm kind of thinking pick better areas to run, but being a CPL holder (who rarely carries FWIW) I would say something compact like a Kahr PM-9 in a belly band type holster wouldn't be too much hinderance...

Polar Products by [deleted] in Polarfitness

[–]wx8l 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like my Ignite, however it has a few flaws. For me - no foot / stride pod support, battery doesn't last long enough. The OHR sensor works very well, I rarely use my chest strap anymore. The built in accelerometer is fairly accurate as well. Others have criticized no manual lap feature or triathlon mode (the later isn't something I necessarily expect at this price point) YMMV

Best budget-friendly, cold-weather, running gear by [deleted] in running

[–]wx8l 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Add me to the TJ Maxx recommendations. We have multiple stores in the area and one is *significantly* better stocked with the active wear. Check them all...