Murrob

+ 1 for Irma.

The Garmin units are serviceable in that you can take the pedal body off and give it a good clean inside and clean and lube the needle bearings. But not much more than that. New bearings would mean you need to buy a new pedal body I’m afraid. Videos on YouTube will show you how to do this, is quite straight forward.

I think it was like 15 cm on the rail spacing and then I adjusted the racks as well. Price wise, I think the rails were 1500 each with foot packs 1400 each. The racks were bikehub, but I do see Olympic cycles has a deal on the 598’s. As mentioned before, if you can figure out the mounting in the t-slot on the shutter itself it should mean less fiddling in terms of rails and racks. Could be as simple as getting them slotted in from the front as was suggested earlier. But Thule can advise on that.

I know it wasn’t directed to me but FYI. Like I said, definitely no warranty or recourse from Thule as the setup is not within spec in terms of rail spacing. But it works with my bikes.

Yeah, exactly that, with the Thule bracket system they are fitted to the mounting bracket, if it was just the bolts, then all good. But this was some time ago, so maybe missing a trick. But the main issue was rails that are wide enough for the body from Thule. There are of course other options from Hold Fast, Skitch etc. but matchy, matchy is important for me. But lower down would have improved the fore aft spacing problem I am sure.

I have both options for my setup on a Ranger Wildtrack, so fit the towbar mounted rack when needed going into underground parking vs popping them on the back above the load box. The spacing meant that I could not use the wing bars from Thule, so had to go for the larger bars which fit with foot packs to the rails. I would have much preferred to leverage off of the t bolt mounting slots on the roller shutter, but could not get the fittings on without breaking some plastic pieces on the roller shutter. So not sure if I was missing something, my Ford dealership were not particularly helpful here either. So opted for this setup, the fairing means that you lose a bit of length and given that I ride XL bikes it was a bit of a fiddle on the rack setup to get everything to fit properly. My bikes are light, so not too worried in terms of rail spacing, as it is not within suggested Thule spec, but would be cautious if your bikes are heavier.

I’ve gone full circle on this, also short sighted. Have tried expensive inserts, custom lenses on sunglasses the works. With inserts and fogging up being a major challenge across different brands and approaches. Back to contact lenses, using Cooper Vision dailies for riding. It did take some concerted effort to get used to them and getting the technique to get them in, but they are very comfortable now and I can wear them for extended periods of time. Pricy, but I now buy in bulk from contact lens club to bring the prices down significantly. So would recommend you go to an optometrist and get the right script and size and give it a good go. It will come right in the end, the tech has come along way with soft lenses and breathable lenses etc making for more comfortable wearing.

Xl, but a large should be enough space to work, it very adjustable

You did not mention the size of your bike, but this may help. I run one on my mtb and it’s great. Little bit fiddly to get set up right. https://www.on-lynecomponents.com/products/holy-rail-dual-cage-kit?srsltid=AfmBOoqh3uBRvktD5dQCYpbxOKwwy-Fu-haDYtGI3nD3rzr3oBxFW6vt cheers

I get along really well with the Assos Mille for mtb and Mille GTS for road. I will say that I find for added comfort for longer rides a shammy cream really helps. Assos cream not so much, but the Mucoff one really seems to make a difference. Of course assuming you’ve got a well fitting saddle.

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I’d probably go for 2.35 just as they may be a smidge lighter. Tyre pressure - check the SRAM link, put in your values and it will kick out a result https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure M

Sorry that you had to go through this. A question though, was it you were knocked down accidentally and then it was too good pass up taking the bike, or do you think you were knocked down deliberately?

Eugene is so cool and slick that no dirt sticks…. I also want to know what’s the deal with dirt riding in what looks like normal road tyres? @Eugene Oppelt please advise

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