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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-23, 01:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,428
Posted By a1penguin

I put 20k miles on original Garmin strap. A...

I put 20k miles on original Garmin strap. A couple of years ago, I purchased the newer model. Wondering what is failing after a couple of years on these..... Perhaps I've just been lucky.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By a1penguin

I was absent for a number of years, but I mostly...

I was absent for a number of years, but I mostly read, not posted and I do remember you. What matters is getting out and riding, not how fast or how far you ride. Aging isn't really fun, but making...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,602
Posted By a1penguin

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2023 BMC Roadmachine THREE

I ordered a K-Edge combo and gopro light mount...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By a1penguin

I've got a K-edge and ordered the oft mentioned...

I've got a K-edge and ordered the oft mentioned PRO BIKE TOOL 1/4" torque wrench. I had a hard time finding the screw to adjust the seat height. It seems very light and I like the clean look. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
Posted By a1penguin

I have two different Castelli winter jerseys. I...

I have two different Castelli winter jerseys. I bought one size larger (XL) and it was the right choice for both jerseys. They are good quality and quite warm IMHO.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By a1penguin

It had slightly longer reach and 5 cm more drop...

It had slightly longer reach and 5 cm more drop and there was no way. I didn't bother to test ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,387
Posted By a1penguin

I'm 5'6" with 29" standover. Female. I've...

I'm 5'6" with 29" standover. Female. I've purchased 51 Carbon Synapse (2012) and BMC Roadmachine ONE (I pick it up this weekend) and these are at the limits of what I am comfortable with. But I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By a1penguin

I went with the BMC, but discovered they had that...

I went with the BMC, but discovered they had that same bike without the carbon wheels in white (Roadmachine three) and I went with that as it was the same price as the Synapse. I just couldn't get...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By a1penguin

BMC Roadmachine ONE or Canondale Synapse 2 RLE

I'm looking to upgrade my good weather bike. I've been really happy with the 2012 Synapse, but since age is catching up with my, I thought I would splurge for Ultegra Di2 since this could well be my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By a1penguin

My EGO battery operated string trimmer manual...

My EGO battery operated string trimmer manual says that if the battery is unused for 30 days. It's a big block of standard 18650 Li Ion batteries.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By a1penguin

I have a small head and it took me several...

I have a small head and it took me several helmets to realize the helmets I was buying were all too big. Ask yourself.... how happy do you think you'd be with one size fits all shoes? Same applies...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-23-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,239
Posted By a1penguin

I bought the Venu when it first came out in 2019...

I bought the Venu when it first came out in 2019 and it has amoled screen. After three years, it was suffering from some screen burnin, which I hear has been mitigated in the newer version watches...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-05-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,078
Posted By a1penguin

FYI: I use a Convoy S2. This is the type of...

FYI: I use a Convoy S2. This is the type of mount I use to strap to the helmet: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832625525933.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,249
Posted By a1penguin

And here I thought I was going to find someone...

And here I thought I was going to find someone who joined last week and this was their first post and turns out it's OP! I probably would have taken one look at the condition of the bikes and not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-05-23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,078
Posted By a1penguin

I have Cygolite Metro 850 for the bars. I...

I have Cygolite Metro 850 for the bars. I generally use it in medium, but getting a big honking light gets you a bigger battery and longer run times. But I also wear a 1" diameter 18659 flashlight...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,370
Posted By a1penguin

6010 miles. This is 10 miles over my 2022 goal. ...

6010 miles. This is 10 miles over my 2022 goal. December was cold and rainy and I wimped out a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-22, 12:43 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,803
Posted By a1penguin

I'm a fan of Swiftwick Pursuit for winter socks. ...

I'm a fan of Swiftwick Pursuit for winter socks. In he summer I like the usual thin socks. I have cold feed and Swiftwick are fairly thin and I can double up on them with my summer shoes. Once I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 568
Posted By a1penguin

Making good progress on that Eddington Number! I...

Making good progress on that Eddington Number! I hadn't planned on a longer ride, but the weather and traffic were agreeable and I just kept pedaling.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,326
Posted By a1penguin

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Nothing wrong with having your daily "commute" in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-21, 04:12 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 26,255
Posted By a1penguin

My goal was 7000 for the year but my last ride...

My goal was 7000 for the year but my last ride was on 11/22, two days before I started treatment for breast cancer Today was my first ride since 2020. I'm still going through treatment but am...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-20, 11:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,599
Posted By a1penguin

I have a pair of Black Bibs. The pad seems a bit...

I have a pair of Black Bibs. The pad seems a bit large. I also bought a pair of "sample" bibs from Voler for $30. They send out samples to clubs/orgs for sizing. They were like new and they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,767
Posted By a1penguin

I fear the assembly more than the quality of the...

I fear the assembly more than the quality of the bike. Saw this on the bike car as i was waiting to get off at my stop a few years ago. I've also seen someone with their helmet on backwards, too. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,830
Posted By a1penguin

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Alpine Road, Portola valley
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-20, 03:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,265
Posted By a1penguin

Shorts make a big difference. My daily rides are...

Shorts make a big difference. My daily rides are generall 30-40 miles and all shorts do well for this. But I ride two or three metric centuries a month and after 80 km in the saddle, I sometimes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-20, 03:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,837
Posted By a1penguin

I avoid the MUP on the weekend when it's super...

I avoid the MUP on the weekend when it's super busy. If you are going to ride the MUP be prepared to go slow. Otherwise avoid it! I highly recommend a camera. On some of the local MUPs there are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-20, 03:22 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,065
Posted By a1penguin

A few weeks ago I went on a metric century. It...

A few weeks ago I went on a metric century. It was a heat wave and the temps in the sun were 100+ degrees. In the shade it was 94. I had top stop and rest three or four times after the halfway...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-20, 09:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By a1penguin

When I purchased my Cannondale Synapse in 2012, I...

When I purchased my Cannondale Synapse in 2012, I loved the tape! So now I just use Cannondale Synapse 3.5mm tape. It's grippy and cushiony and you can get it for about $20.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By a1penguin

If you purchase an "assembled" bike from UK, be...

If you purchase an "assembled" bike from UK, be prepared to pay import duty tax! Low bike inventory right now is unfortunate, but hopefully people will continue to bike after the pandemic.
Forum: Commuting
08-29-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,706
Posted By a1penguin

I wish drivers were more careful and looked for...

I wish drivers were more careful and looked for cyclists. But I can't say that I would do the same thing as a driver if I were in a hurry or thinking about something else. I generally don't park on...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,811
Posted By a1penguin

The old retired guys bike a ton and are fast! I...

The old retired guys bike a ton and are fast! I discovered this while commuting and some of those folks are now strava friends. Since 2013, my commute has been about 30 miles per day. One job was...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-20, 03:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,081
Posted By a1penguin

What is your price range? Go look at what bikes...

What is your price range? Go look at what bikes are available in that price range. Then look to see how they are equipped. Cannondale uses FSA cranks and mine creaks constantly and I likely won't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-20, 03:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,764
Posted By a1penguin

Voler. I bought one of their "sample" top of the...

Voler. I bought one of their "sample" top of the line bibs for $30. They fit me so well and the chamois was excellent. They looked brand new to me. I ordered two more bibs and a matching jersey. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-20, 02:49 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,518
Posted By a1penguin

23 months ago, I rear ended a parked truck in the...

23 months ago, I rear ended a parked truck in the bike lane and broke my wrist. Here's the photo in the ER (no broken skin, but unnatural angle https://imgur.com/a/hZtKCqo). Off the bike for eight...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By a1penguin

I have a small head and have a heck of a time...

I have a small head and have a heck of a time finding helmets that actually fit. Don't trust the people who work at the bike shops. One guy tried to sell me a helmet that was obviously too large. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 11:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,414
Posted By a1penguin

I just reached 55 yesterday. My goal is 60. ...

I just reached 55 yesterday. My goal is 60.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 11:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,984
Posted By a1penguin

Hali headband works for me, but I don't live in a...

Hali headband works for me, but I don't live in a high humidity area. On long rides, I've thought of carrying two. If it gets soaked, rinse it out with water and put it back on. It will keep the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,626
Posted By a1penguin

Friday was 62 miles and Sunday was 77. The wind...

Friday was 62 miles and Sunday was 77. The wind was strong, but at least temps were cool. I unexpectedly discovered a memorial to the lost souls on Flight 93 on 9-11. It's in Union City, CA. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-20, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,830
Posted By a1penguin

Not quite empty road ahead, but with the lock...

Not quite empty road ahead, but with the lock down, all the roads are empty and I've been riding roads I would never ever ride on a bike, even after midnight. This is a normall very busy 280 in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-20, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,682
Posted By a1penguin

5'6.5" 160 (now 152 lb) female. XL all the way. ...

5'6.5" 160 (now 152 lb) female. XL all the way. I'm happy with my two long sleeve winter Castelli jerseys and my Voler summer jersey. Good quality, but not super cheap ($70 on sale). They were my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-18-19, 12:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,853
Posted By a1penguin

Bright rear blinky lights are good for daytime...

Bright rear blinky lights are good for daytime riding.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-19, 02:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,493
Posted By a1penguin

My Metro 550 had issues after it was out of...

My Metro 550 had issues after it was out of warranty. The repair was $20 plus shipping to Cygolite. Very prompt service and easy to deal with.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-19, 01:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,898
Posted By a1penguin

Check out the threads in the Winter Cycling...

Check out the threads in the Winter Cycling forum. You'll find some good suggestions. But every rider is different. My feet are cold below 60F, but my hands stay pretty warm :-)

One thing I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-03-19, 10:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,891
Posted By a1penguin

My feet are cold at 60F when there's a head wind!...

My feet are cold at 60F when there's a head wind! I call them my "toe vanes". After trying show covers, neoprene socks, etc at like $25 a pop, two years ago I broke down and purchased a pair of...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-03-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,250
Posted By a1penguin

I have cold feet. Really. 60F and a head wind and...

I have cold feet. Really. 60F and a head wind and my feet are cold :-) I tried a variety of shoe covers, neoprene socks, etc. I finally broke down and found a pair of Shimano MW7 (now looks like...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-19, 09:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,884
Posted By a1penguin

A 1" diameter, 4" barrel 18650 flashlight. My...

A 1" diameter, 4" barrel 18650 flashlight. My Shiningbeam S-1 is showing signs of aging and I just purchased a Convoy S2+. It claims to be 1100 lumens (the S-1 was 400, tops) and I'll be using it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,854
Posted By a1penguin

I have a 550 and added an 850 a year ago. ...

I have a 550 and added an 850 a year ago. Cygolite products are quality products and they take a beating. The mounting bracket and attachment system is first rate. It doesn't move!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,765
Posted By a1penguin

I too, ride 90 minutes daily to work and another...

I too, ride 90 minutes daily to work and another 20 minutes home, four times a week. I charge my hotshot once a week.

I have a Cygolite Metro 550 which is nice. Unfortunately, front lights only...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,898
Posted By a1penguin

I broke my wrist in August 2018 and didn't start...

I broke my wrist in August 2018 and didn't start biking until next April. It was a very wet winter and cold spring and I was not motivated to start biking. A friend at work had a pace maker...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,061
Posted By a1penguin

Sending you healing energy. Every day I send out...

Sending you healing energy. Every day I send out energy to people and friends who are dealing with life issues. You have been added to my energy list. I'm glad your doctor ordered blood work! ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-19, 01:19 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,933
Posted By a1penguin

Yes I wear a helmet. The helmet is more likely...

Yes I wear a helmet. The helmet is more likely to prevent more serious injury than to cause one. Any inconvenience such as extra weight or less air flow through the hair is a small price to pay.
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