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yes. i just had my eyes check in april. It has gotten progressively harder for me to read the rows of letters on the chart. Our eye sight also doesn’t have to be perfect to fly airplanes and my eye sight is acceptable but on a personal level I don’t like that I am having trouble reading and seeing detail at distance if that makes sense.
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I was talking to mrs datlas about the Garmin Varia radar and how a lot of cyclists I know are using it. She actually suggested I go ahead and get one.
Only question is do I get the RTL510 for $150 or the RTL515 for $200. DCRainmaker says the main benefits are the newer device has bluetooth and maybe a couple extra modes but really not much of a difference so I am inclined to get the 510.
Should I start a thread? With a poll???
Only question is do I get the RTL510 for $150 or the RTL515 for $200. DCRainmaker says the main benefits are the newer device has bluetooth and maybe a couple extra modes but really not much of a difference so I am inclined to get the 510.
Should I start a thread? With a poll???
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I'm still havung trouble around the Pcad thing. As in its very easy to talk myself out of going for a ride, when normally I would go without a thought. I'm contemplating becoming primarily a gravel rider. I have a bike that would convert easily to 650b. Or even a Silver Comet Fred. Though mups are rare here. I'm also contemplating getting more lights and lighting myself up like a Christmas tree in broad daylight. Would that have saved him?
Today I'm doing bike shop work in lieu of riding
Today I'm doing bike shop work in lieu of riding
Now htfu, and go ride your bike.
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It's the town closest to the airport. I'm in West Knoxville, almost 30 minutes away.
Speaking of which, I made a rare trip there last week to pick up my dad. If you haven't done so already check out the bear in the corridor that goes to the gates. I didn't get a photo but it now has a mask on.
Speaking of which, I made a rare trip there last week to pick up my dad. If you haven't done so already check out the bear in the corridor that goes to the gates. I didn't get a photo but it now has a mask on.
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Stouts and porters are different. But, some of those guys still get a little crazy.
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Indeed.
Hmmm.........
Hmmm.........
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If I moved to the Gainesville area I guarantee the Gators would begin losing consistently.
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Oh yes. And basically that was after the first ride or two. My actual thoughts are that as great as it is, I hope one day we can get one that connects to a HUD on my visor, and can track not just range but size and direction. In other words, I envy the fighter pilots their systems.
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You have to factor in all the sports, like basketball and rowing.
Do it.
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Always been curious about the bar end ones. The helmet (actually eyeglass) mirror is nice to use since I can sweep my head and get a really good look behind me, but it's annoying that it's tied to my glasses. I've tried the helmet mount option but it puts the mirror in a spot that I don't like. The biggest disadvantage to the glasses mount is that sometimes I want to take my glasses off like if it's raining, and then I lose my mirror at the time when I want it the most!
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Same, in fact, I keep a couple extra in the car for those negligent riders who show up to group rides missing one. I'd always heard of a rider crashing and being skewered by a bar end but never had seen it till a few years ago in a pro race on tv where a rider had a handlebar divot in his thigh. Somehow in the pile up of riders, someone lost a plug and then stabbed him. There was a pic on the web somewhere.
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Always been curious about the bar end ones. The helmet (actually eyeglass) mirror is nice to use since I can sweep my head and get a really good look behind me, but it's annoying that it's tied to my glasses. I've tried the helmet mount option but it puts the mirror in a spot that I don't like. The biggest disadvantage to the glasses mount is that sometimes I want to take my glasses off like if it's raining, and then I lose my mirror at the time when I want it the most!
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As for all of the eye stuff, I'll think about y'all's problems when I get my next eyeball injection in a week and a half.
As for mirrors, I've used eyeglass mirrors for going on 30 years. However, my left eye is the one that has lost some vision and I have a hard time seeing the mirror depending on the situation. Same for looking left at an intersection. I can no longer glance left but have to turn my head and concentration what I see coming down the road.
Lastly, I've got lens implants because of cataract surgery . Originally, I was near-sighted but with the implants, I'm far-sighted.
As for mirrors, I've used eyeglass mirrors for going on 30 years. However, my left eye is the one that has lost some vision and I have a hard time seeing the mirror depending on the situation. Same for looking left at an intersection. I can no longer glance left but have to turn my head and concentration what I see coming down the road.
Lastly, I've got lens implants because of cataract surgery . Originally, I was near-sighted but with the implants, I'm far-sighted.
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at night, but the last time I tried that, I was cruised slowly on an empty secondary road.
And I'm ascared to go out early(before 8:30), and have to deal with the rural rush hour. Maybe I'm just not cut out to be a road cyclist anymore. I got some great work done in the shop this morning.
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Same, in fact, I keep a couple extra in the car for those negligent riders who show up to group rides missing one. I'd always heard of a rider crashing and being skewered by a bar end but never had seen it till a few years ago in a pro race on tv where a rider had a handlebar divot in his thigh. Somehow in the pile up of riders, someone lost a plug and then stabbed him. There was a pic on the web somewhere.