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I ordered a 2026 Crux 4 expert. I'm coming off of a trek 6500 slr mountain bike I've used for 15 years. I like how light the crux is. Since I'm getting old, I need something that's easier to ride in the Texas heat and up the hills. I liked the way the crux felt and how I could speed in it.

I mainly ride in the park on pavement. But I got a gravel bike so I can always have the option for dirt trails.

One thing that concerns me though... When I ride my mountain bike I do like how I can sit up right and look around as I ride. I like to enjoy watching the trees and greenery go by in the park as I ride. Not when going uphill, but usually when going downhill or coasting. I'm worried with this new more forward position that I won't be able to do that.

I probably should have test road a diverge since I read they were more upright. But the extra 2 lb weight and the shock in the front kind of turned me off. I guess with all the money I'm spending I'm scared that I may get the wrong bike but I will never know until I have it for a month or so.

Maybe it's a silly question... But is anyone else with Crux or similar forward positioning able to enjoy the scenery around them while riding? Or is it all forward tunnel vision with that sport forward position?

I need a camera that will run 24/7 and I can plug into the wall. It is for my back patio. Plan on using it with a Reolink hub. Cost does not matter. Which camera would be best for this view?

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I've been looking at the Crux 4 2026 dri for a while now. Pretty much thinking about pulling the trigger and buying it. I'm between 5'9 and 5'10 ft and my inseam is 32 in. I think I'm going to get the 54 cm size. I feel like I might lean over a little bit much forward on it, but on the 56 cm feel like the top bar came a little too high to my pelvis.

Any thoughts before I pull the trigger?

I test road a couple of 2026 specialized crux 4 bikes. One had the Shimano DR i2 and the other had the SRAM wireless (Don't know exact model).

I noticed that the SRAM wireless was slower when downshifting compared to the DRI2. It was enough to bother me. Is the SRAM wireless typically slower than the DRI2? Or was it just not adjusted right?

Coming from a 2005 Trek 6700 SLR bike, I am interested in the 2027 Crux 5 Comp Bike. I noticed that the back bar where the tire is.... it does not meet/go up to where the top bar is. Instead... it attaches lower on the seat tube. I was wondering for those who have tried both geometries... do you like it better where the tire bar went to the top tube bar or do you like the new geometery better?

I had the VIFO A329S installed with the HK6 wirekit at the car audio shop. I have the parking mode disabled right now. I was able to power on the device manually with the car off and key out of the ignition. Am I supposed to be able to power on the device when the car is off? Or is it wired incorrectly?

I am deciding between a Trek FX sport 4 or a Giant FastRoad AR Advanced 2. AI said that the Trek FX sport is optimized for instant acceleration and a highly responsive, energetic chassis.

It said the Giant is more geared to a cushion ride. It utilizes mechanical frame flex to isolate your body from bumps.

When I usually ride in the park on paved trails on my Trek 6500 with Shimano XT. I switch gears alot... like when I go downhill or uphill I will switch every 3 seconds back and forth on the gears to gain more momentum. So I like quick feed back.

The Giant FastRoad AR Advanced 2 looks nice. But is it true that the flex in the frame will make it a little less responsive? And will the flex frame also soak up some energy when peddling uphill? At least when compared to the Trek?

I have a 2005 Trek 6500 SLR. I wieghed it and it is 38 pounds. I ride it in the park near my house. I only use the paved trails even though it is a mountain bike. I love off road dirt trails but I am always worried about homeless people because they camp out there. And in Texas around 100 degrees, the trails don't get disturbed as much so I worry about snakes.

As summer comes and Texas gets into the upper 90s, it's going to be harder for me to ride now that I am getting old. I was thinking about getting a Trek FX 4 Sport gravel bike which is supposed to be only 23 lbs. My goal is to make it where it is easier to ride when it gets that hot. My question is... will I notice a significant difference in the weight drop when riding on the FX 4? Will it help a lot so I can keep riding in July/Aug heat?

Hey, I just got a turntable. One of my favorite albums is that is what love songs sometimes do. I see that there's a limited edition see through blue vinyl still available. But I feel like I went the white vinyl instead because it reminds me of the good old days with the figdish CD I had which had the white inlay.

What are y'all's thoughts?