Thomo

Looking to replace the back cover of Garmin 705 if anybody has one laying around. Thx. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/computers-and-gps/430597/garmin-edge-705-back-cover

No issues with the different cassettes. Note that some have had gear setting issues between trainer and riding outdoors. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/186765-wahoo-kicker-skipping-gears/?fromsearch=1

Garmin advised me to send in the unit to assess for possible replacement.I anticipated like replacement to be a 530 at probably R3k+.? Managed to find a reasonably inexpensive battery which I'm hoping will restore the 705 to its former glory. Little bit of fiddling to fit but reasonably straightforward.

Don't want to count my chickens but just changed the battery on my +-10yr old Edge 705. Busy charging, so will see how effective this Chinese replacement battery is on next ride. Was getting low battery after about an hour with the old battery, so this should at least be better than that. 705 may be old, but it does everything I need it to. Also wasn't really planning on forking out cash on a new head unit at this stage. LOL PS: Are the Garmin swaps new or refurbished units.? Could the delay be that they are awaiting a suitable refurbished unit.?

Dom/Summit always features in the online shootouts and invariably gets well deserved praise.!

HowzitSports used to be very helpful with this sort of thing but I think they have sadly closed their doors. You could try one of the other local manufacturer. These come to mind: Rapid; Enjoy; Vye

Add exact positioning in the shorts to that. I've found many SA manufacturers position the chamois either too far forward or too far back, and not nicely under the sit bones.

That's invariably the source of my infections too. Mine has started school today after 6 months of healthy schooling from home. Best I take some extra vitamins ...

Such an exciting racer.!

Also just happened to see it now. Ouch.!! Real nasty looking gash on the leg.

Traffic was my first thought, but yeah, it would be against the heavier traffic.

That is most important. Fit systems are only as good as the person interpreting the info.

That sounds so familiar ....

And from what I recall, their shipping rates are quite reasonable ...

I think they were fortunate that 1 star appears to be the lowest possible rating. Obviously withdrawal and injury of riders around which their tour was planned didn't help, and once that happened they had nothing else to offer.

So I gave you a try. Order placed and paid for, only to be informed that there's no stock. Unfortunately a common trend among our online retailers.

Second morning out in 5 months ...

Smallest/largest suggests RD limits may not be set properly. Other noises may also occur from chain rub against FD.

Agreed. There are reputable manufacturers of good hoops using quality hubs and spokes. They don't rely on fake branding to sell the product. There's also plenty suggesting that they in fact also produce for the bigger brands ... but that's hearsay.

Best prices on everything, but nothing in stock.! With standard response of "no stock", quicker responses really should be quite easy ...

Sometimes it's best to listen to your body. Sit up, ride easy, appreciate the outdoors and fight another day.

He's done well to get into that position, but it is still a long way to go. Holding thumbs....

No pics but good to get out yesterday ... first time in 5 months.! Atlantic coastline, Hout Bay, Chappies and False Bay coastline never disappoints, especially in yesterday's good weather conditions. (different story in the Cape today - even the WPCycling race out in Worcester was cancelled)

Suspect he really needed the win today.

Is it good and bad stores, or some good people and some less so.? Communication is unfortunately a skill that not everyone has.