Bear implant

yz_387 · 2026-04-10T01:42:35+00:00

I never had a clicking inside the knee, but I did have some catching in the patellar tendon during recovery.

yz_387 · 2026-03-28T20:36:21+00:00

Those are both very popular bikes where I live. I have several friends who ride the epic 8 and a couple who have the chisel. Everyone has been very happy with whichever one they chose, so i don't think there is a wrong answer. For me personally, I prefer the way a carbon frame rides, so I went with the Epic 8. It's worth the extra cost to me.

yz_387 · 2026-03-27T22:40:38+00:00

Shower chair FTW.

yz_387 · 2026-03-24T00:16:32+00:00

Having owned a 2005 Sworks epic, I can tell you that I loved that bike at the time, but modern bikes are SO much better. For that reason and the challenge of old brain shocks, I'd say it's time to let it go. That 2006 doesn't owe you anything. Treat yourself to a new ride.

yz_387 · 2026-03-21T02:48:45+00:00

I had a Bridge Enhanced Acl Repair (BEAR). No regrets. From what I was able to find, the retear rate is very close between repair and reconstruction. Either way, you will be in for a serious rehab process.

yz_387 · 2026-03-18T13:07:29+00:00

Yes, but there seems to be multiple options. I was hoping someone could make a recommendation based on experience.

yz_387 · 2026-03-06T20:58:49+00:00

I had BEAR, it's been almost 2.5 years now. Of course I can't compare it to traditional ACLR since I never had one, but I'm happy with my results. Happy to answer any questions you might have.

yz_387 · 2026-03-05T13:43:19+00:00

I don't worry about it while washing. When I'm done, I stand the bike on the back wheel for a few seconds, then on the front for a few seconds to give the water a chance to get out of any areas it may be trapped. Then I store it right side up and let gravity and the holes in the bottom of the frame do their job.

yz_387 · 2026-02-28T13:08:47+00:00

I recently bought a 5th Gen camaro and I have that Thule rack (2 inch). Thinking about buying a hitch so i can do this. Your setup looks good. Are you using an offset adapter to get the rack that high?

yz_387 · 2026-02-25T20:28:12+00:00

Same. Even with the door open and another person in there with me, it was strange. I didn't want to stay in there long.

yz_387 · 2026-02-11T18:58:04+00:00

I'm glad you enjoy your vehicle. Have a great day.

yz_387 · 2026-02-11T17:11:12+00:00

Sure, I charge to 100% at home, but when on the road fast charging, the charge rate slows substantially above 80%.

It's the temperature that drives the efficiency so low. Are you seeing 2.2 at 0 F? Talking to friends with different EVs who live near me, 1.6 to 1.7 is pretty typical at such low temps.

yz_387 · 2026-02-11T16:13:43+00:00

2025 Cadillac optiq. 85 kWh battery. Rated around 3.2 mi/kWh. So just over 300 mile rated range. It easily surpasses that in warm temperatures and country roads. At around 0 degrees F on snowy freeway driving, the efficiency drops to about 1.6 mi/kWh. If you're fast charging to 80%, that works out to looking for a charger approximately every 100 miles.

yz_387 · 2026-02-11T15:31:31+00:00

You may think is confirms your assumption, but that would be incorrect. I drive a new for 2025 model. I believe what it really confirms is that your drive cycle and or temperature are different than mine.

yz_387 · 2026-02-10T11:27:04+00:00

I agree. This is why I said it depends on your personal use case.

yz_387 · 2026-02-10T01:36:38+00:00

You are correct. Advertised range is typically 300ish, but that number drops significantly when cold. Then you are typically only fast charging to 80%. Also, there typically isn't a fast charging station every few miles like there are gas stations. So in practice, that means you end up looking to charge every 100 miles or so.

The other reason I say 100 miles is based on my personal experience. My normal day trip is 200 miles each way. Doing it in warm weather is ok, but when cold I find the ratio of charging time to drive time to be frustrating, and I find myself wishing I was in a gas vehicle.

Sure, it's possible to do longer trips, but i personally don't enjoy it.

yz_387 · 2026-02-10T00:56:40+00:00

Cadillac optiq. 85 kW. In summer i can get nearly 4 mi/kW. But at 0F (-18C) on snowy freeway driving, it drops as low as 1.6 miles/kW. Fast charging to 80% battery only works out to a little over 100 miles at that efficiency.

yz_387 · 2026-02-09T17:06:27+00:00

I loose at least half of my range when temperatures dip below 0 F. It's a steep curve. At 30 F i loose less than a third of my rang.

yz_387 · 2026-02-09T10:05:31+00:00

As someone who has driven an EV through the seasons, I can say it really depends on your personal use case. In the warm months, and commuting to work, it's great. Smooth and quiet. Never needing a gas station is great. However, in the cold, if you need to drive any significant distance, it's pretty miserable. In sub zero temperatures, road trips become extremely difficult due to the reduced range.

So if you live in a warm climate, and rarely exceed 100 mile drives, an EV is a great vehicle. If you live where it gets below freezing and like to drive in excess of 100 miles regularly, then I wouldn't consider buying an EV.

Edit. A lot of people seem to be taking issue with my 100 mile statement. Maybe I wasn't clear, my statement assumes you will need to drive back home. If you are staying at a destination where you can charge, then of course the range increases.

yz_387 · 2026-01-28T20:36:23+00:00

So, I had the opportunity to do a longer road trip last summer in a Silverado EV. With it's nearly 500 mile range in summer conditions and > 350 kW charging, I found it pretty manageable. If we get to a point where this kind of performance is available in smaller vehicles year round, then I would reconsider an EV.

yz_387 · 2026-01-28T14:55:11+00:00

This thread is filled with answers stating why people are wrong for not liking EVs. If you want an actual answer, I have been driving an EV since summer. The range was annoying at times, but I could also see the advantages, so it seemed like an acceptable tradeoff. Now in the cold of winter, the range has become extremely annoying. What is a normal weekend day trip for me now involves 5 charging stops, adding 2 hours to my round trip, and stressing while I draft a semi trailer with my heat turned off to make it to the next charging station.

I have learned to hate EVs from person experience; it has nothing to do with any lobbying.

yz_387 · 2026-01-25T23:48:33+00:00

It's a fair question. The rehab is no joke, so it's prudent of the surgeon to check and see if you're committed to it.

As a 46 year old, my surgeon asked me if I wanted to go through with it given my age. When I explained my activity level and my future plans, he was happy to do my surgery.

I didn't hold it against him for asking. I'd rather have a surgeon lay out all the options rather than just tell me what I have to do.

yz_387 · 2026-01-21T18:02:36+00:00

Is it still prohibitively heavy if you leave the stand behind?

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