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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-08-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 970
Posted By zaje

Check Towild lights on Aliexpress (cheaper) or...

Check Towild lights on Aliexpress (cheaper) or Amazon (more expensive); they have up to 1800 lumen lights, most if not all can be mounted under Garmin mount. I have BR800 which can be mounted both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,119
Posted By zaje

Last couple of summers I rented bike in Germany...

Last couple of summers I rented bike in Germany with 172.5mm cranks and both times I used my 175mm crank with 4iiii powermeter, I didnt notice anything strange or different when riding.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-03-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By zaje

Short update on Kingrock boots: today decided...

Short update on Kingrock boots: today decided that a little snow isnt an obstacle and went out to test the boots. Tempereature was between -5 and -2 Celsius, I had thin summer socks and boots were...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-28-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By zaje

Unfortunately yes, I believe that was mainly...

Unfortunately yes, I believe that was mainly because of the too snug fit - I couldnt use warmer socks and blood circulation was not good as well; cant comment yet how the bigger size boots will...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-27-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By zaje

I have Kingrock GTX and I definitely advice to...

I have Kingrock GTX and I definitely advice to size up. I normally wear EU size 43 and those boots are narrow and snug fitting, they were fine down to 6-7 celsius, below that temperature my feet were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By zaje

I am using 105 crank with powermeter on one side...

I am using 105 crank with powermeter on one side and sora on other. Never thought about any estethic or technical problem with this setup
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 8,084
Posted By zaje

interesting, I am surprised about numbers: 760...

interesting, I am surprised about numbers: 760 thousand cranks sold in North America (US probably?) and Canada (what about the rest of the world, Europe, Asia, Antarctica?), 4000 out of those are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 766
Posted By zaje

He did 5 miles.

He did 5 miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,664
Posted By zaje

This one is great! I will definitely use this to...

This one is great! I will definitely use this to get daily routes in Alps when I will get there in couple of weeks, the weather information is real icing the cake - you can always adjust your route...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,951
Posted By zaje

Strava KOMs are overrated, I hold glorious last...

Strava KOMs are overrated, I hold glorious last place on one segment and I dont want to improve it :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,621
Posted By zaje

Last year I rented bike when I was on vacations...

Last year I rented bike when I was on vacations in Alps; brought my left crank with powermeter and pedals; the rented bike had 172.5 cranks and I installed my 175 crank on one side; didnt feel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,045
Posted By zaje

dont overcomplicate, there are 2 screws yoiu need...

dont overcomplicate, there are 2 screws yoiu need to to use for each of the metal thing to screw them to your shoes. Before doing this (and this was mentioned in the thread) - go for 5 minute ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,459
Posted By zaje

no, why you ask?

no, why you ask?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,459
Posted By zaje

++ btw, have you ever ride a bike?

++
btw, have you ever ride a bike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,043
Posted By zaje

Thanks all, it looks that the chain rubbing told...

Thanks all, it looks that the chain rubbing told me that I am doing wrong and you confirmed that the ring is now correctly installed :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,043
Posted By zaje

Sora road crankset comes as 46-36 and 50-36 so I...

Sora road crankset comes as 46-36 and 50-36 so I assume Sora 50T chainring is fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,043
Posted By zaje

Thanks for spotting mistake with drawing,...

Thanks for spotting mistake with drawing, corrected one is below. The old ring has the pin which was under the crankarm, the new one - no pin, this made me think of orientation.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,043
Posted By zaje

Chainring orientation

Today I changed the old chainring and stumbled into orientation problem. I have Sora crankset with 46-36 chainrings, the new one is 50T; the old 46T chainring is flat but the new one is slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By zaje

Not sure if 269 price justifies the weight saving...

Not sure if 269 price justifies the weight saving (?)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-28-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By zaje

you can use the Garmin mount and get light with...

you can use the Garmin mount and get light with gopro/garmin mount under the Edge. I use 2 lights, one on bars and one under the Edge....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,458
Posted By zaje

I had Marathon Supreme Evolution for some time...

I had Marathon Supreme Evolution for some time which have pretty good rolling resistance and a lot of sizes but unfortunately they are discontinued and now I switched to GP Urban. About the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,487
Posted By zaje

My Fizik microtex bondush now has over 6000km and...

My Fizik microtex bondush now has over 6000km and I plan to reuse it on new handlebar which I will swap in couple of weeks (despite of the fact that I have new one on shelf). So my vote goes to Fizik.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,659
Posted By zaje

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7501_be1f7635ff08af29c08ff07826f2dd7b45fe17ee.jpg
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Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,659
Posted By zaje

I always wonder what creature is riding this one....

I always wonder what creature is riding this one. Not mine, obviously.
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Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-29-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,828
Posted By zaje

Sora is absolutely fine. I had R3500 on my bike...

Sora is absolutely fine. I had R3500 on my bike for a year, then swapped to R3000 because I didnt like the cables coming out of the top. Compared my old R3500 to Ultegra (5-7 years old) shifters and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-28-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,551
Posted By zaje

only if your eyes are good enough to see map...

only if your eyes are good enough to see map details on watch's face.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-22, 11:53 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,370
Posted By zaje

we were running barefoot around when I was a kid;...

we were running barefoot around when I was a kid; doctors at that time (and today as well) were saying that you need to go out to beach, forest, countryside and walk barefoot because feet have a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-22, 04:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,957
Posted By zaje

I would opt for case with backpack straps, you...

I would opt for case with backpack straps, you can get soft or hard cases: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crossrock-CRA401DBK-Hardshell-Dreadnought-Acoustic/dp/B017XDI9KY
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,054
Posted By zaje

Rented bike in German Alps. I had a perfect...

Rented bike in German Alps. I had a perfect holidays :)
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Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,106
Posted By zaje

you are overreacting to non-existing problem.

you are overreacting to non-existing problem.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-11-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,643
Posted By zaje

Rechargeable batteries is my choice purely based...

Rechargeable batteries is my choice purely based on the possibility to get the replacement anywhere if you suddenly forget to charge lights. I use AA, AAA and 16500 powered devices.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6,237
Views: 563,872
Posted By zaje

60km in total evening darkness.

60km in total evening darkness.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,324
Posted By zaje

My vote goes for Fizik Tempo Microtex Bondcush...

My vote goes for Fizik Tempo Microtex Bondcush tape, I have red one currently and is stays red, I suspect the same will happen to white tape.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By zaje

edit: wrong answer.

edit: wrong answer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,328
Posted By zaje

I live in country where we have one 7% climb for...

I live in country where we have one 7% climb for 1km (sorta), now I am in Alps and rented road bike. And it was not a big surprise that on first day I failed miserably to ride on nearby climbs, after...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-16-22, 01:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By zaje

When you load the course it will ask if you want...

When you load the course it will ask if you want to navigate to the start of the course, select no and Edge will recalculate the course based on your position.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-14-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,652
Posted By zaje

Not sure Garmin should take care about this. Even...

Not sure Garmin should take care about this. Even if it is still under waranty,
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By zaje

People normally are seeking advise before buying...

People normally are seeking advise before buying something, not after. In your case: you are welcome to post review of your new tyres.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By zaje

I like the shape of the bars, they are really...

I like the shape of the bars, they are really comfy to get into drops and can grab brakes easily. The rop is round.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-21-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By zaje

Thanks, the headlight looks impressive, 320...

Thanks, the headlight looks impressive, 320 hours, I have never seen running hours like this for front light and it is availble here, doesnt cost fortune so I can keep my kidneys :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By zaje

This will not be the case which keeps me awake...

This will not be the case which keeps me awake during the night, I am just curious :) If that will bother me then at some time I will just buy new handlebars, checked local stores that the prices...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By zaje

Hi, not sure about the crash causing this, the...

Hi, not sure about the crash causing this, the front part is perfect and both ends are symmetrical. asked LBS and they said that the corrosion might be caused by sweat, but that sounds like a bit far...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By zaje

I didnt check the inside, maybe when I will...

I didnt check the inside, maybe when I will re-tape then I will try to get inside.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 03:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By zaje

This is the way I get it, took a photo and...

This is the way I get it, took a photo and wrapped the new tape over it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 02:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By zaje

No, the other side is clean. The handlebar is...

No, the other side is clean. The handlebar is aluminum, hard to imagine that it could rust in 5 years up to the point you need to weld it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 02:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By zaje

What could have caused this?

Last year I got second hand Ridley X-Bow; very nice bike compare to my previous heavyweight 25 year old MTB. One of the first things I did was wrapping a new handlebar tape. When I unwrapped the old...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-21-22, 01:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By zaje

Latvia. This is strange because you cant even buy...

Latvia. This is strange because you cant even buy from their webpage, not sure what kind of scam they have received from here.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By zaje

Thanks for pointing to Cygolite, funny thing -...

Thanks for pointing to Cygolite, funny thing - their webpage has banned access from my country, I now feel like criminal :D
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By zaje

It looks that Superflash (or pretty similar) is...

It looks that Superflash (or pretty similar) is branded as "Smart" in Europe, similar run times, looks identical, I will explore those.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-22, 02:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By zaje

Thanks for the tip, unfortunately it looks that...

Thanks for the tip, unfortunately it looks that Planet Bike has presence in US only and not in the other parts of the planet. Superflash looks cool and does what I need, at least on paper.
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