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Forum: Road Cycling

05-25-21, 01:22 AM

Replies: 71

Bike Computer (Wahoo Elemnt Roam)

Views: 7,789

Posted By RS5

I understand that comparison, however, Apple is...

I understand that comparison, however, Apple is great in terms of ease-of-use AND design. In my experience the Wahoo only stands out in the ease-of-use department. Which to me makes it really...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-24-21, 03:11 AM

Replies: 71

Bike Computer (Wahoo Elemnt Roam)

Views: 7,789

Posted By RS5

I've always used my phone for navigating, but...

I've always used my phone for navigating, but always hated having my expensive and fragile iPhone on my handlebars. It really was not designed for it. I found it to be too bulky, making my bike look...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-02-21, 03:12 PM

Replies: 2

Suspension fork remove remote lockout

Views: 3,445

Posted By RS5

Thanks for the post. I checked it out, but it...

Thanks for the post. I checked it out, but it seems it is only suitable for the left side of the fork, to adjust the pressure.

I cannot seem to find a proper adapter for it. Am I truly the only...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-01-21, 11:25 AM

Replies: 2

Suspension fork remove remote lockout

Views: 3,445

Posted By RS5

Suspension fork remove remote lockout

The remote lockout on my Fox 32 Float FIT4 no longer seems to be working. The problem seems to be with the actual remote itself or atleast the cable, since the cable won’t fully retract after turning...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-29-21, 04:48 PM

Replies: 4

What saddle is this?

Views: 657

Posted By RS5

It was already on a mountainbike that I bought...

It was already on a mountainbike that I bought secondhand. I resold it later, because I got a higher end model as a gift from someone.

It was a mistake selling that saddle together with the bike,...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-27-21, 03:41 PM

Replies: 4

What saddle is this?

Views: 657

Posted By RS5

What saddle is this?

What saddle is this? The brand, type? It says Scape on the side, but all I can find on Google are saddle bags. Information and pictures of other ‘Scape’ saddles is very limited. The only thing I’ve...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-09-21, 10:21 AM

Replies: 30

Yearly cycling expenditures

Views: 2,499

Posted By RS5

Yearly cycling expenditures

Just out of curiosity, how much money do you guys on average spend on a yearly basis on cycling?

Not counting the actual purchase of a bike itself if you happen to have bought one recently, but...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-09-21, 10:10 AM

Replies: 43

Jan is the planning month

Views: 2,921

Posted By RS5

Is it that common that people stop riding in...

Is it that common that people stop riding in autumn/winter? Based on your post I guess that riding season starts in March then?

I always felt lazy for not taking the bike out when its below 10...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-09-21, 09:52 AM

Replies: 36

Sensors, multiple bikes

Views: 6,019

Posted By RS5

I've come across those sensors with rubber bands,...

I've come across those sensors with rubber bands, but in the reviews many comment on how tight and fragile those bands are. So it seems that they are not designed for weekly swapping either. I'm sure...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-07-21, 05:07 AM

Replies: 36

Sensors, multiple bikes

Views: 6,019

Posted By RS5

I was planning on buying a Wahoo Roam, which has...

I was planning on buying a Wahoo Roam, which has gps since I will be using it mainly for navigation.

So far I have used my phone for navigation and a very simple and cheap bike computer (€10) that...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-07-21, 03:09 AM

Replies: 36

Sensors, multiple bikes

Views: 6,019

Posted By RS5

Sensors, multiple bikes

I'm about to buy my first bike computer together with a cadence and speed sensor. The problem that I find with them is that they are attached to your bike with zip ties.

So I was wondering what...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-04-21, 07:51 AM

Replies: 71

Bike Computer (Wahoo Elemnt Roam)

Views: 7,789

Posted By RS5

Thanks for the feedback guys. It seems then that...

Thanks for the feedback guys. It seems then that bike computers are not that quickly outdated as, for instance, phones are.

Also the positive reviews are good to hear.

I was worried about a...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-03-21, 03:17 PM

Replies: 71

Bike Computer (Wahoo Elemnt Roam)

Views: 7,789

Posted By RS5

Bike Computer (Wahoo Elemnt Roam)

Seriously considering purchasing a new bike computer. I have always used my smartphone, so I am completely new to this.

After quite some research, I have developed a strong preference towards the...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-23-16, 10:40 AM

Replies: 17

A request for some beginner's advice

Views: 1,557

Posted By RS5

Just bought the Defy 2 from 2014. Even though I...

Just bought the Defy 2 from 2014. Even though I have nothing to compare it to since this is my first serious road bike, I still think the bike is amazing! Loving it - cannot wait to hop back on it...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-22-16, 11:12 AM

Replies: 17

A request for some beginner's advice

Views: 1,557

Posted By RS5

Tried offering them €600, they wouldn't take it....

Tried offering them €600, they wouldn't take it. It is €700 or nothing for that Defy 2, since they already discounted it twice, initially starting at €1000.

Unsure to what extent the year of the...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-22-16, 02:28 AM

Replies: 17

A request for some beginner's advice

Views: 1,557

Posted By RS5

Thank you for the responses so far. ...

Thank you for the responses so far.

Follow up question:

Local bikeshop offered me the Giant Defy 2, model year 2014, for €699.
Comes with Shimano Tiagra.

Since it is above my budget, I...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-21-16, 04:08 PM

Replies: 17

A request for some beginner's advice

Views: 1,557

Posted By RS5

A request for some beginner's advice

Hello!

Road cycling has aroused my interest for quite some time now. I would like to purchase my first road bike, but I cannot seem to decide between two different ones, for which I would really...

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