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I finally made it out to the bike shop today, looking to see what's available and what size of bike I should be getting. 20 years ago when I bought my bike, the only sizing that was done was seeing if I could stand over the cross bar, and then set the seat. Over the years I figured out that the bike is too long for me, and I have too much weight on my hands. So this time around I'm making sure that I get a bike that fits me properly.

This is one that I'm looking at: http://www.bikes.com/e​n/bikes/fusion-29/2017
They had one assembled, but not in a ride-able condition. There was another one that I was looking at as well, but I don't remember which one it was. They're going to put the smaller sized one together so I can try it. I'm 5'6" but have short legs. I don't want a ladies frame, so I need a smaller size, which they carry but don't put out on the floor.
I want a bike that I can ride on the road for a decent distance, but that I can also take in the mud.

LV Moose wrote in post #18443248
I wish I had a city.

Maybe you'll find one in Alaska.

P.S. - enjoy your cruise.

Thanks. Getting up at 3AM to catch the flight sucks. Reminds me of getting up for work.

Except I'm going on a cruise; not going to the jail to deal with ashholes.

LV Moose wrote in post #18443356
Thanks. Getting up at 3AM to catch the flight sucks. Reminds me of getting up for work.

Except I'm going on a cruise; not going to the jail to deal with ashholes.

Different kind of ashholes on a cruise I suspect.

gjl711 wrote in post #18443444
Different kind of ashholes on a cruise I suspect.

Wealthier ones I guess.

Muffins come to mind. Nvm

Well this is a fine kettle of fish.
I forgot the charger for my camera batteries (LP-E6). I've got one battery at 100%, one at 65%, and one at 0%.
Any of you Macgyver types know how to charge one without a charger?

LV Moose wrote in post #18443548
Well this is a fine kettle of fish.
I forgot the charger for my camera batteries (LP-E6). I've got one battery at 100%, one at 65%, and one at 0%.
Any of you Macgyver types know how to charge one without a charger?

Option #1 - Look for someone with a 7DII, 7D, 5DII, 5DIII, 5DIV, 5DS, 5DSR, 60D, 60Da, 70D, 6D, or 6DII camera and chat them up a bit. When the time is right, tell the of your predicament and ask if they would charge your battery. Most people are friendly and would be understanding.

Option #2 - Go into max battery savings mode. Turn off review or turn off back screen totally. If you want it on, reduce the brightness to minimum and time to minimum. Have camera sleep at the minimum time. Turn off IS only use when necessary.

gjl711 wrote in post #18443571
Option #1 - Look for someone with a 7DII, 7D, 5DII, 5DIII, 5DIV, 5DS, 5DSR, 60D, 60Da, 70D, 6D, or 6DII camera and chat them up a bit. When the time is right, tell the of your predicament and ask if they would charge your battery. Most people are friendly and would be understanding.

Option #2 - Go into max battery savings mode. Turn off review or turn off back screen totally. If you want it on, reduce the brightness to minimum and time to minimum. Have camera sleep at the minimum time. Turn off IS only use when necessary.

If you're staying at a hotel or on a cruise ship, go to the front desk or concierge and ask to dig through their cords, etc. They usually have a supply of left-behind items. Chances are, they might have one.

Good ideas. Thanks.

I googled this, and with a usb cable with the other end stripped off, you can do it. I wonder if plugging the usb end into my android charger would supply adequate power.

Wouldn't want to have an explosion in my room. The cruiseline would frown upon that.

T.D. wrote in post #18443581
If you're staying at a hotel or on a cruise ship, go to the front desk or concierge and ask to dig through their cords, etc. They usually have a supply of left-behind items. Chances are, they might have one.

I'll try that. Gracias.

gjl711 wrote in post #18442880
We are out of gas!!!

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JJ, what program do you use to determine who has gas?

LV Moose wrote in post #18443548
Well this is a fine kettle of fish.
I forgot the charger for my camera batteries (LP-E6). I've got one battery at 100%, one at 65%, and one at 0%.
Any of you Macgyver types know how to charge one without a charger?

Bloody hell, you don't have work to stress you anymore, what caused such a battery faux pas?

Inspeqtor wrote in post #18443698
JJ, what program do you use to determine who has gas?

THis one. Normally it only shows who has the best prices but because of the shortage, they also include who has gas in the fist place.

Ian Mackie wrote in post #18443709
Bloody hell, you don't have work to stress you anymore, what caused such a battery faux pas?

Come on, it's Moosy. Drama should be his middle name. Moosy Drama McMoose.