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09-28-17, 01:41 PM
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A member of our club crashed and died yesterday while participating in a club ride. Apparently ran into the back of a maintenance vehicle parked on the side of the road. It is not known if he simply didn't see it or if he was experiencing a medical issue that caused this, he was 78 years old but a pretty strong rider. I didn't know him real well, we chatted a couple of times during coffee stops.
This sucks. Be safe out there!
This sucks. Be safe out there!
https://www.ocregister.com/2017/09/27...o-canyon-road/
Edit: Update - the victim was Aliso Viejo resident John Smith; reports indicate his front tire blew out after hitting a sharp rock at 40 mph.
Last edited by tunavic; 09-28-17 at 02:02 PM. Reason: updated info
09-28-17, 03:13 PM
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Dang. That's a great price! I love Frys! Did you mail-order or walk in. Walking in is dangerous for me just because they have so many cool toys that I didn't know I can' live without.
09-28-17, 03:21 PM
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walk in....it was dangerous
walked out SSD, windows 10, and new 32" samsung curved monitor 144Hz
https://www.samsung.com/us/computing...c32hg70qqnxza/
then my corsair K70 RGB Keyboard died while I was out pedaling across cali, that was another trip to the store
I'd think a quality keyboard with 50million key strokes will last longer then 3 yrs....I'm trying Razer this time around
walked out SSD, windows 10, and new 32" samsung curved monitor 144Hz
https://www.samsung.com/us/computing...c32hg70qqnxza/
then my corsair K70 RGB Keyboard died while I was out pedaling across cali, that was another trip to the store
I'd think a quality keyboard with 50million key strokes will last longer then 3 yrs....I'm trying Razer this time around
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09-28-17, 03:50 PM
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I rode past this scene on Santiago Canyon yesterday. We had no idea what was going on as we were headed in the opposite direction and emergency response was already on the scene. Not much info contained in the article other than the cyclist fell off his bike. Perhaps a flat tire or road debris? Condolences to his family and friends.
Bicyclist dies after falling from his bike on Santiago Canyon Road ? Orange County Register
Edit: Update - the victim was Aliso Viejo resident John Smith; reports indicate his front tire blew out after hitting a sharp rock at 40 mph.
Bicyclist dies after falling from his bike on Santiago Canyon Road ? Orange County Register
Edit: Update - the victim was Aliso Viejo resident John Smith; reports indicate his front tire blew out after hitting a sharp rock at 40 mph.
09-28-17, 03:58 PM
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Wow, that keyboard looks amazing. You carried that on your tour?
If I wanted to try out a clicky-clacky mechanical(-ish) keyboard, is there anything worth buying for, say, under $30?
If I wanted to try out a clicky-clacky mechanical(-ish) keyboard, is there anything worth buying for, say, under $30?
09-28-17, 04:27 PM
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I got the k70 when RGB first came out. This time around I got a razer blackwidow chroma x tournament v2 (i hope it last longer), i don't use the num pad often and my work rig has shorten board as well (corsair K65). I wanted something a bit quieter for my home but still has the mechanical tactile. Dope board and looks sharp
K65 non LED
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
I was doing some searching amazon and overclock forums. And the no name brands seems to hit or miss
refirb'd version of what I have, I'd get the $9 3yr extra warranty for peace of mind
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-a16-Tou...er++Tournament
non lite version
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Blackwi...ished+keyboard
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Blackwi...ished+keyboard
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01645FHEI...506637119&sr=3
if $30 is strict, this one gets good reviews on amazon, but you may want to do more HW. https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-KUMA...57&sr=8-2&th=1
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09-28-17, 04:59 PM
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Cool, went and did a little googling myself,
Keyboards are not a detail! | Armed and Dangerous
https://www.howtogeek.com/313193/the...ards-under-40/
That redragon is on that list too.
I think I would prefer blue or brown (clone) switches rather than red. I used to have a clicky keyboard that I loved, just because of the noise, I didn't realize it was also good for my fingers.
Keyboards are not a detail! | Armed and Dangerous
https://www.howtogeek.com/313193/the...ards-under-40/
That redragon is on that list too.
I think I would prefer blue or brown (clone) switches rather than red. I used to have a clicky keyboard that I loved, just because of the noise, I didn't realize it was also good for my fingers.
09-28-17, 05:32 PM
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the corsairs I've been using are Red keys. the Razer I got is "yellow" so far so good, seems less effort to type and bit less noise in dB but still clacky. I haven't had time to play games on it yet. Maybe this weekend. But I think I can type slightly faster on the new razer board vs the K65 I'm on right now.
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09-29-17, 08:32 AM
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Happy National Coffee Day fellow bike enthusiasts! Not that we need an excuse to get out and ride (right!?) but many coffee shops are offering free coffee today.
09-29-17, 08:43 AM
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09-29-17, 09:02 AM
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Arm warmer weather today ... my toes were a little cold too.
Another dog encounter today on another new road ... this one wasn't too bad, a big German Shepherd, seemed like he couldn't make up his mind if he wanted to chase me or just bark at me, and he was at the top of a hill so I wasn't moving very fast. Once he stopped barking at me I did the "shout GO in as loud and booming a voice as I can muster" thing and he left me alone.
Another dog encounter today on another new road ... this one wasn't too bad, a big German Shepherd, seemed like he couldn't make up his mind if he wanted to chase me or just bark at me, and he was at the top of a hill so I wasn't moving very fast. Once he stopped barking at me I did the "shout GO in as loud and booming a voice as I can muster" thing and he left me alone.
09-29-17, 10:44 AM
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my normal coffee shop happily took my money this morning
its ok
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10-01-17, 12:17 AM
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time for pumpkin pies ..............end thread
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10-01-17, 08:17 PM
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How is it I always seem to be the last post before the lock? Is my timing that good?
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