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If they're okay with rain they're probably okay with a quick once over from a hosepipe.
I've been washing my bike with sensors using a hose pipe and bucket for 5 years with no issues.
GSC10 that came with my Edge 500.
Good stuff, will wash it as usual but maybe not as thorough as I have been
763km in Jan which I'm quite happy with! thinking of the crap weather etc!
today was chilly too, had to double layer on socks but other than that still in shorts + baselayer! need new gloves tho, anything you guys would recommend?
today was chilly too, had to double layer on socks but other than that still in shorts + baselayer! need new gloves tho, anything you guys would recommend?
GSC10 that came with my Edge 500.
Good stuff, will wash it as usual but maybe not as thorough as I have been
Cool. The reason I asked was that if you had the newer Garmin cadence speed sensor it is practical to take them off as they are attached with elastic bands. Whereas with the GSC10 using cable ties, its more of a PITA.
What saddle is this on Niablis bike, it's not listed on the Spesh website...
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/gallery-vincenzo-nibalis-specialized-tarmac/334917
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/gallery-vincenzo-nibalis-specialized-tarmac/334917
I had quite a good weekend. Did just under 100km, but over 3 days. Also had to do 4.5hrs work on Saturday, which wasn't so great, but atleast I can take a half day during the week to make up. I'll probably take it later in the week, when hopefully it's a bit warmer.
On the Sunday ride, I bumped into an old friend I hadn't seen since school. He was testing Strava out for the first time. Turns out he recently moved into a house nearby, less than a 2 minute walk! So hopefully have found a new training partner
I had an email Friday to say my replacement Garmin has been shipped. I'm excited to get it back, but it's been so peaceful cycling without constantly staring a screen, making sure I'm in the right HR zone etc. I think when I do get it back, I'll be doing lot's of rides with the Garmin out of sight.
I also ordered a couple of bits from Wiggle last night. Main reason, I wanted to buy a second HR strap for the Garmin. I needed a backup for when my current strap is in the wash. Unfortunately, it appeared as though I had to buy the whole HR monitor again. So I decided to spend a little extra, and purchased a Mio Link (wireless HR wristband). It requires charging the batteries, I suspect more often than changing the strap's batteries, but atleast it won't require washing. I also struggled with the chest strap, I have such a small upper body, that it often slipped or fell off.
I also ordered some Schwalbe Marathon-plus tyres (25mm), for the CX/Winter bike. Hopefully no more punctures
On the Sunday ride, I bumped into an old friend I hadn't seen since school. He was testing Strava out for the first time. Turns out he recently moved into a house nearby, less than a 2 minute walk! So hopefully have found a new training partner
I had an email Friday to say my replacement Garmin has been shipped. I'm excited to get it back, but it's been so peaceful cycling without constantly staring a screen, making sure I'm in the right HR zone etc. I think when I do get it back, I'll be doing lot's of rides with the Garmin out of sight.
I also ordered a couple of bits from Wiggle last night. Main reason, I wanted to buy a second HR strap for the Garmin. I needed a backup for when my current strap is in the wash. Unfortunately, it appeared as though I had to buy the whole HR monitor again. So I decided to spend a little extra, and purchased a Mio Link (wireless HR wristband). It requires charging the batteries, I suspect more often than changing the strap's batteries, but atleast it won't require washing. I also struggled with the chest strap, I have such a small upper body, that it often slipped or fell off.
I also ordered some Schwalbe Marathon-plus tyres (25mm), for the CX/Winter bike. Hopefully no more punctures
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775km for me this month
Wow
We're only 35.5 hours into the month too. Impressive work.I didn't get out as much as I wanted in Jan so just 837km. I'd like to say Feb will be better but after this week I will be off the bike for at least a couple of weeks :/
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Wow
Not even going to bother editing that now
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417 km to date. Pretty pleased with that given that I haven't really cycled much during January given the weather. Picked up some longer distances towards the end though. Here's to a warmer February!
WRONG!
The GSC10 is notorious for stopping working after it gets wet.
Making sure the 'arm' screw is done up as tight as possible is what many report as the only solution. Lots of people have experienced corrosion in the GSC10 (from water getting into it) leading to them having to buy a replacement. Garmin have been good about replacing them under warranty, but once over a year old will not replace them even though it is through a poor design of the unit.
I've glued around the 'gap' with my hot glue gun, but I really should get some vaseline or some kinda water-proofing something on there while mine is good. There's also a 'breather hole' which is stupidly under the rubber pad so the unit never dries out on it's own. Hair-drying it with the battery removed seems to be the interim fix if yours stops working...
Leg warmers or base layer on your legs?!
On the Sunday ride, I bumped into an old friend I hadn't seen since school. He was testing Strava out for the first time. Turns out he recently moved into a house nearby, less than a 2 minute walk! So hopefully have found a new training partner
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I also ordered a couple of bits from Wiggle last night. Main reason, I wanted to buy a second HR strap for the Garmin. I needed a backup for when my current strap is in the wash. Unfortunately, it appeared as though I had to buy the whole HR monitor again. So I decided to spend a little extra, and purchased a Mio Link (wireless HR wristband). It requires charging the batteries, I suspect more often than changing the strap's batteries, but atleast it won't require washing. I also struggled with the chest strap, I have such a small upper body, that it often slipped or fell off.
I also ordered some Schwalbe Marathon-plus tyres (25mm), for the CX/Winter bike. Hopefully no more punctures
Great to hear you've got a riding buddy, get him trained up and up-to speed!
I've heard the older Garmin HR strap was 'hard' or plastic and less prone to the Garmin HRM strap problems. Also heard some polar straps will work with the Garmin. I bought a non-garmin for these reasons!
Glad to hear you'll be puncture free for a while!
'Just' lol
Work, rest or hols?
Wow
21.8 kmph average, not bad
122 miles this Jan, I was away for a week and a chicken for another weeks commuting so not bad really
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143 miles in Jan, but only 135 outdoors. Not bad, given the dire weather... Mind you, it's behind both 2013 (200 miles) and 2014 (161 miles). I can't see myself catching up over February, so there's going to be a lot of work to do from March onwards.
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