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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-10-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By John Valuk

For a simple digital cyclocomputer - no GPS, no...

For a simple digital cyclocomputer - no GPS, no granular recording of data - with wireless sensors, I like the Bontrager RIDEtime Elite.

It works with ANT+ sensors, so you have lots of options,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,504
Posted By John Valuk

Lezyne Road Drive user here... The flex hose...

Lezyne Road Drive user here...

The flex hose that came with mine has chucks on both ends. One is thread-on Presta, the other is push-on Presta. One end of the hose has a built-in wrench for Presta...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-09-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,504
Posted By John Valuk

I used some textured heat shrink tubing to add a...

I used some textured heat shrink tubing to add a little more grip to my Road Drive.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-09-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 898
Posted By John Valuk

On the page for the Outbound Lighting Detour...

On the page for the Outbound Lighting Detour (https://www.outboundlighting.com/products/detour), they have a link to their Action Camera Quick Release Mount...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-08-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 898
Posted By John Valuk

When you were looking at Magicshine, did you also...

When you were looking at Magicshine, did you also see their MJ-6500 ALLTY/RN Underneath Mount (https://magicshine.com/collections/mount/products/mj-6500)?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-08-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 898
Posted By John Valuk

Fenix has their ALD-10 mount...

Fenix has their ALD-10 mount (https://fenix-store.com/products/fenix-ald-10-bike-light-holder-with-gopro-interface) that fits their headlights, and has a GoPro interface that could be used to put the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,504
Posted By John Valuk

This is what gets me to choosing the longest (294...

This is what gets me to choosing the longest (294 mm) version of the Lezyne Road Drive, and mounting it next to the bottle cage on the seat tube. It's not "really long" compared to real-deal frame...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,504
Posted By John Valuk

I appreciate the capability of the longest Lezyne...

I appreciate the capability of the longest Lezyne Road Drive - too long to be jersey pocket-friendly - and I don't mind carrying it on its mount next to the bottle cage on the seat tube.

Lezyne...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,504
Posted By John Valuk

I haven't used one, but if I wanted something...

I haven't used one, but if I wanted something really "mini", I would probably try a Lezyne Pocket Drive Pro (5.56"), and see how useable it was. I'd be making that choice based on personal experience...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,504
Posted By John Valuk

I like the longest version of the Lezyne Road...

I like the longest version of the Lezyne Road Drive, and carry it on the frame next to the bottle cage on the seat tube.

Many models from Lezyne have combination Presta/Schrader flex hoses, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,212
Posted By John Valuk

The Bontrager RIDEtime Elite is something a...

The Bontrager RIDEtime Elite is something a little bit atypical, because it is in many respects like an old-school digital cyclocomputer - long life with a coin cell battery, no GPS, no granular...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-28-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,291
Posted By John Valuk

That's the impression I got when I searched for...

That's the impression I got when I searched for some of the reflector part numbers, and mostly got hits from European shops.

I did something similar once upon a time when I wanted to buy a roller...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-28-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,291
Posted By John Valuk

Hybrid SPD/platform is not a style of pedal that...

Hybrid SPD/platform is not a style of pedal that is to everyone's taste, but I give Shimano credit for having reflectors integrated into the design of the PD-T8000 pedals.

A number of the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-26-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By John Valuk

I've been using the Garmin Speed Sensor 2 and...

I've been using the Garmin Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2, with zero drama. I use them with a Bontrager RIDEtime Elite (ANT+) for display, but I also "record the ride" using Cyclemeter on a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-19-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,515
Posted By John Valuk

I'm following up on this because I did a couple...

I'm following up on this because I did a couple of test runs of my Seemee 200 V2.0 yesterday.

I had it set to "Smart" operation, and ran it in a location where the ambient light sensor kept the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-17-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,515
Posted By John Valuk

Another comment on the Magicshine Seemee 300... ...

Another comment on the Magicshine Seemee 300...

I have seen an Amazon review, and also this video, where people were reporting what appeared to be problems with the sensitivity of the ambient...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-17-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,515
Posted By John Valuk

I can't personally vouch for maximum run times,...

I can't personally vouch for maximum run times, as it's something that I've never tested. My typical rides don't have me in the dark for more than 1-1/2 hours, and aren't long enough overall to even...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-17-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,515
Posted By John Valuk

If you do, then after you have had a chance to...

If you do, then after you have had a chance to test it, please share your observations in a thread here!

I bought the original Magicshine Seemee 200, and I also bought the Seemee 200 V2.0 when it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,524
Posted By John Valuk

I combine some of the contents of two (2) Rema...

I combine some of the contents of two (2) Rema Tip Top TT02 kits into one box. That gives me one "in use" tube of vulcanizing fluid, and another as-yet-unpunctured one as a backup.

I understand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
Posted By John Valuk

I don't know for a fact that your Olight RN1500...

I don't know for a fact that your Olight RN1500 is dimensionally identical to the Magicshine RN1500, but to me, they look very similar.

The reason I mention that is that Magicshine sells the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,227
Posted By John Valuk

At least under some conditions, Sven Can See...

At least under some conditions, Sven Can See (https://www.svencansee.com/) helps me with fogging.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-15-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By John Valuk

This is particularly funny to me because of...

This is particularly funny to me because of something I did just a couple of days ago.

In the process of wrangling a new 4.80-8 "agricultural lug" tire onto a rototiller wheel, I clonked myself on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-14-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By John Valuk

IMHO, after having one light fail, and then...

IMHO, after having one light fail, and then paying for a refurbishment, and then having it fail again - both times under circumstances that didn't constitute real abuse - I don't think that a 30%...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-13-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By John Valuk

Did you have to pay for the refurbishment?

Did you have to pay for the refurbishment?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-13-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By John Valuk

My go-to is the Fenix BC30 V2.0. The brightness...

My go-to is the Fenix BC30 V2.0. The brightness modes, light distribution, and mounting system work well for me, and build quality seems good. They claim IP67.

The battery arrangements are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,610
Posted By John Valuk

I didn't expect to like the Lezyne ABS-1 Pro HP,...

I didn't expect to like the Lezyne ABS-1 Pro HP, but it really surprised me.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,484
Posted By John Valuk

Thank you for pointing that out. I think it's...

Thank you for pointing that out. I think it's great that they build that in such a way that a deceased battery is not "end of life" for the product.

What I would really like to see is a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,484
Posted By John Valuk

I have read several accounts online of people...

I have read several accounts online of people having that problem, and I agree, I would find that unacceptable.

I have never experienced that with my BC30 V2.0.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,484
Posted By John Valuk

For headlight, look at Fenix. I like the...

For headlight, look at Fenix.

I like the BC30 V2.0, which uses two 18650 batteries. The batteries have to be removed (quick and easy) for charging. Batteries are available that have their own USB...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-29-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,448
Posted By John Valuk

When I first wanted to try wireless, after...

When I first wanted to try wireless, after reading some reviews where people were suffering interference from LED lights, I resolved to avoid proprietary "analog wireless" setups.

ANT+ or...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-23-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,448
Posted By John Valuk

I'm currently using a Bontrager RIDEtime Elite,...

I'm currently using a Bontrager RIDEtime Elite, which fits into its own weird little niche. It is in many ways like an old-school digital cyclocomputer (no GPS capability; no granular recording of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,198
Posted By John Valuk

If I'm looking - today, not ten years ago - at...

If I'm looking - today, not ten years ago - at the products from Fenix, I don't think I would say that their bike lights are "light years behind" some of their mainstream flashlights. Bleeding edge,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-17-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,198
Posted By John Valuk

In my BC30 V2.0, I'm running a pair of their...

In my BC30 V2.0, I'm running a pair of their (nominally) 3500 mAh 18650s.

I'm glad that Fenix continues to have a presence in this market. IMHO, they are getting a lot of stuff right on these.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,198
Posted By John Valuk

Fenix sells several bike lights that work well,...

Fenix sells several bike lights that work well, are built well, and use standard-sized Li-Ion batteries that are easily replaced:

BC30 V2.0
BC26R
BC21R V3.0

I have the BC30 V2.0, and its "be...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-25-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,987
Posted By John Valuk

I am a big fan of Fenix lights (bike lights,...

I am a big fan of Fenix lights (bike lights, flashlights, headlamps, lanterns) that use standard, easily-replaceable Li-Ion batteries. My BC30 V2.0 is fairly heavy, but that includes the pair of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-09-23, 05:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By John Valuk

You might look at Cyclemeter. I pay USD9.99...

You might look at Cyclemeter.

I pay USD9.99 per year for the "Elite" version, because I wanted it to be able to access Bluetooth sensors on the bike. I don't know what other features one gives up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By John Valuk

Thanks for posting this; picked up a couple of...

Thanks for posting this; picked up a couple of cassettes for a good price.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By John Valuk

For USD9.99 per year, I am pretty happy with the...

For USD9.99 per year, I am pretty happy with the ability to use Cyclemeter to record my ride data for later review. I keep the phone in my jersey pocket during the ride.

For displaying data during...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,092
Posted By John Valuk

My Lezyne Road Drive has a Presta valve core tool...

My Lezyne Road Drive has a Presta valve core tool built into the flex hose assembly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,092
Posted By John Valuk

I have yet to be bitten by this, but I can...

I have yet to be bitten by this, but I can imagine the frustration of having a valve core go flying off into the grass on the shoulder of the rural highways I ride.

I don't use any threadlocker,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,092
Posted By John Valuk

Aside from its other positive characteristics,...

Aside from its other positive characteristics, part of the magic here is that Lezyne offers the Road Drive in a "large" size.

Although not as large as a full-sized frame pump, it's substantially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By John Valuk

As some other posters have already commented in...

As some other posters have already commented in this thread, $200 could be anywhere from a not-very-good price to a very good price for a 750 Multitrack. It depends on the condition of the bike.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-24-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By John Valuk

Stages claim that, at least for the current...

Stages claim that, at least for the current generation, an accelerometer is used for cadence measurement.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-17-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 917
Posted By John Valuk

I have seen some fairly generic simple digital...

I have seen some fairly generic simple digital cyclocomputers that claim to have "count down distance" as one of their features. As an example, here's one on Amazon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,161
Posted By John Valuk

I haven't used an alloy version, but I have been...

I haven't used an alloy version, but I have been happy with my (steel) Lezyne Classic Floor Drive.

It's very much a matter of opinion and personal preference, but I have found that I really like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,421
Posted By John Valuk

Yes, these "toggle" style derailleurs are...

Yes, these "toggle" style derailleurs are different from the older stuff in some ways.

In addition to the Shimano tech documents, I found these very useful when working on my R7000 front...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-07-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,743
Posted By John Valuk

I really like my BC30 V2.0. That does not have...

I really like my BC30 V2.0. That does not have any ability to charge batteries in the light, but it uses a battery tray that makes it very easy to remove/replace the batteries.

I have other lights...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,044
Posted By John Valuk

For installation on the end of a drop bar, this...

For installation on the end of a drop bar, this one from Hafny (https://www.amazon.com/Hafny-Mirror-Shatter-Proof-Convex-Automotive/dp/B07WMMQJFW) works well for me. It provides a view that I find...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-01-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,324
Posted By John Valuk

For the job described in the opening post, I like...

For the job described in the opening post, I like the Bontrager RIDEtime Elite.

To me, it has a lot of the charm of an old-school digital cyclocomputer, but it works with standard ANT+ sensors for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-28-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,743
Posted By John Valuk

Several headlights from Fenix embrace a couple of...

Several headlights from Fenix embrace a couple of appealing (to me) characteristics of this light:

Use of a standard, easily-removable Li-Ion battery.
Not very plastic-y construction.

The...
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