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08-30-13, 12:34 PM
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yeah. see that giro is a step in the right direction. bern has been with the micro brim idea for awhile but missed the ventilation boat. those ffffrs are hot! im thinking a true road helmet with huuuge vents, but also this small type of brim. i like seeing crossover tech between urban cycling and roadie stuff.
EDIT: Poster above me linked to the visor. It works specifically with the Velocis the best.
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08-30-13, 12:37 PM
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also, single speed road/cross hubs with a coaster brake would be cool. i saw some a few years ago but didnt seem like the quality was that great.
08-30-13, 01:05 PM
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I like the fender idea the OP mentioned, fenders are ridiculously fiddly and rickety as currently designed.
I'd like to see:
- OEM power meter options built into top end groups. Hubs and cranks, please. We need to get powermeter manufacturing up to scale.
- Wireless ANT+ electronic shifting. I don't buy the interference idea, this can't be that hard to figure out.
- Helmets with built in blinkys. They probably exist but every helmet should have one.
- Stems with built-in standardized computer mounts. I think someone already offers a super-expensive integral Garmin mount, this should be widely available and cheap. Also, please for the love of God decide on a mount standard.
- Radically non-UCI compliant road frames for people who couldn't care less about UCI rules. We might see some interesting stuff.
- More reflective race fit clothing. Most options have small patches of relflective fabric, I want safety-vest style reflection built into tight clothing. With modern reflective options this could even be done attractively.
I'd like to see:
- OEM power meter options built into top end groups. Hubs and cranks, please. We need to get powermeter manufacturing up to scale.
- Wireless ANT+ electronic shifting. I don't buy the interference idea, this can't be that hard to figure out.
- Helmets with built in blinkys. They probably exist but every helmet should have one.
- Stems with built-in standardized computer mounts. I think someone already offers a super-expensive integral Garmin mount, this should be widely available and cheap. Also, please for the love of God decide on a mount standard.
- Radically non-UCI compliant road frames for people who couldn't care less about UCI rules. We might see some interesting stuff.
- More reflective race fit clothing. Most options have small patches of relflective fabric, I want safety-vest style reflection built into tight clothing. With modern reflective options this could even be done attractively.
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08-30-13, 11:02 PM
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Well, electronic shifting does exist, but how about a memory function on the derailleurs - it would be awesome to save calibrations for different cassettes. Now that I'm running a couple of different wheelsets with different cassettes, I notice how I have to make minor adjustments with each change. It'd be sweet to just push a button and the rear derailleur would adjust automatically.
This. Shouldn't be hard to do either.
09-01-13, 06:51 AM
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here's a cheesy one just to keep adding to the "why don't we have"...
As I air up my tire to take a mid morning ride I let the presta valve cap fall out of my mouth (my air valve cap holder) and it rolls under some furniture. I think to myself, why isn't there a hard rubber doohickey on my floor pump to quickly pop the cap onto and remove after inflation.
lol.. I know, it's cheesy but it might just have saved me from seeing all that dog hair that's under my cedar chest.... Don't see it.. must ride.. don't see it, must ride.
As I air up my tire to take a mid morning ride I let the presta valve cap fall out of my mouth (my air valve cap holder) and it rolls under some furniture. I think to myself, why isn't there a hard rubber doohickey on my floor pump to quickly pop the cap onto and remove after inflation.
lol.. I know, it's cheesy but it might just have saved me from seeing all that dog hair that's under my cedar chest.... Don't see it.. must ride.. don't see it, must ride.
09-01-13, 07:24 AM
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How about a little video cam that mounts under the seat and is pointed at the road behind you so that you can see approaching cars on your trip computer or gps display?
Kinda like a high tech mirror with a memory, but without the Fredly shame of displaying a mirror. Also a digital record of how fast you dropped everyone else on the ride.
Kinda like a high tech mirror with a memory, but without the Fredly shame of displaying a mirror. Also a digital record of how fast you dropped everyone else on the ride.
09-01-13, 07:29 AM
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Something to keep sweat out of my eyes! Cycling caps work well but hinder vision, especially when in the drops. Sweat Gutr works if your head isn't tilted forward (which it always is on a bike). Do-rags and skull caps work for a while but in hot and humid climates it eventually fails to dissipate all the sweat.
Best thing I've found so far was by accident. A pair of frameless sunglasses. The top edge of the lens touches my eyebrows just right so the sweat runs down the front of the my glasses instead of into my eyes. Of course this hinders vision slightly but it's the best thing I've found.
Has anyone tried rogaine on their eyebrows? Maybe some really bushy eyebrows would work.
Best thing I've found so far was by accident. A pair of frameless sunglasses. The top edge of the lens touches my eyebrows just right so the sweat runs down the front of the my glasses instead of into my eyes. Of course this hinders vision slightly but it's the best thing I've found.
Has anyone tried rogaine on their eyebrows? Maybe some really bushy eyebrows would work.
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Diarrhea gun. No, not a gun that shoots diarrhea, a gun than when shot by makes you crap your pants. Perfect armament against idiot cagers. 
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here's a cheesy one just to keep adding to the "why don't we have"...
As I air up my tire to take a mid morning ride I let the presta valve cap fall out of my mouth (my air valve cap holder) and it rolls under some furniture. I think to myself, why isn't there a hard rubber doohickey on my floor pump to quickly pop the cap onto and remove after inflation.
lol.. I know, it's cheesy but it might just have saved me from seeing all that dog hair that's under my cedar chest.... Don't see it.. must ride.. don't see it, must ride.
As I air up my tire to take a mid morning ride I let the presta valve cap fall out of my mouth (my air valve cap holder) and it rolls under some furniture. I think to myself, why isn't there a hard rubber doohickey on my floor pump to quickly pop the cap onto and remove after inflation.
lol.. I know, it's cheesy but it might just have saved me from seeing all that dog hair that's under my cedar chest.... Don't see it.. must ride.. don't see it, must ride.
09-01-13, 09:14 AM
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here's a cheesy one just to keep adding to the "why don't we have"...
As I air up my tire to take a mid morning ride I let the presta valve cap fall out of my mouth (my air valve cap holder) and it rolls under some furniture. I think to myself, why isn't there a hard rubber doohickey on my floor pump to quickly pop the cap onto and remove after inflation.
lol.. I know, it's cheesy but it might just have saved me from seeing all that dog hair that's under my cedar chest.... Don't see it.. must ride.. don't see it, must ride.
As I air up my tire to take a mid morning ride I let the presta valve cap fall out of my mouth (my air valve cap holder) and it rolls under some furniture. I think to myself, why isn't there a hard rubber doohickey on my floor pump to quickly pop the cap onto and remove after inflation.
lol.. I know, it's cheesy but it might just have saved me from seeing all that dog hair that's under my cedar chest.... Don't see it.. must ride.. don't see it, must ride.
Something to keep sweat out of my eyes! Cycling caps work well but hinder vision, especially when in the drops. Sweat Gutr works if your head isn't tilted forward (which it always is on a bike). Do-rags and skull caps work for a while but in hot and humid climates it eventually fails to dissipate all the sweat.
Best thing I've found so far was by accident. A pair of frameless sunglasses. The top edge of the lens touches my eyebrows just right so the sweat runs down the front of the my glasses instead of into my eyes. Of course this hinders vision slightly but it's the best thing I've found.
Has anyone tried rogaine on their eyebrows? Maybe some really bushy eyebrows would work.
Best thing I've found so far was by accident. A pair of frameless sunglasses. The top edge of the lens touches my eyebrows just right so the sweat runs down the front of the my glasses instead of into my eyes. Of course this hinders vision slightly but it's the best thing I've found.
Has anyone tried rogaine on their eyebrows? Maybe some really bushy eyebrows would work.
https://store.haloheadband.com/elasti...FSVxQgodHSkA8A
09-01-13, 09:15 AM
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i had this problem just a week ago. had a pinch flat, was along trail by a busy road and couldnt find the hole in the tube because it was too loud. for complete frivolity, id like to see patterned sidewalls on tires like skateboard wheels do or the graphic tops on snowboards and skis.
09-01-13, 09:22 AM
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Stems and seat posts with batteries. Stem could power Di2 and headlight for night riding. Seat post likewise could power Di2 and tail light.
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How about a little video cam that mounts under the seat and is pointed at the road behind you so that you can see approaching cars on your trip computer or gps display?
Kinda like a high tech mirror with a memory, but without the Fredly shame of displaying a mirror. Also a digital record of how fast you dropped everyone else on the ride.
Kinda like a high tech mirror with a memory, but without the Fredly shame of displaying a mirror. Also a digital record of how fast you dropped everyone else on the ride.
https://www.bikerumor.com/2012/09/24/...in-production/
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If that wasn't a jack move, officer, I don't know what is.
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Cycling jerseys that fit skinny people and aren't so long that they hang past your butt.
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I see as a new bike I most certainly don't follow all of the rules.. lol... I always liked valve stem caps on schrader valves but I can see not needing them on the presta valves.... hmm, always learning.
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They make these...there's another version, but everyone says halo is the best. I've never used one.
https://store.haloheadband.com/elasti...FSVxQgodHSkA8A
https://store.haloheadband.com/elasti...FSVxQgodHSkA8A
09-01-13, 12:49 PM
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I have done the same it moves around. Its not a huge deal just a small add on that i think would be convenient.
09-01-13, 12:54 PM
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^^^my girlfriend sweats buckets when riding and uses a halo. she says
thumbs up.
thumbs up.
