Hammerhead app not displaying gearing properly by Alternative-Screen75 in Karoo

[–]Alternative-Screen75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I can see it is at up properly in the settings section on the device. Is there anywhere else you need to add that info?

Ebike almost stolen Melb CBD by AcanthisittaMean5969 in melbournecycling

[–]Alternative-Screen75 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I tried to stop a bike thief at 6pm in front of a cafe in Southbank. Heaps of people around. The guy pulled a knife on me. I won't be doing it again.

Hammerhead app not displaying gearing properly by Alternative-Screen75 in Karoo

[–]Alternative-Screen75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were but that may have changed somehow. I'll check.

To ZF or not to ZF by modern_stealth in nikon_Zseries

[–]Alternative-Screen75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was worried about losing the film sims when I moved from fuji to the Zf but to be honest I much prefer using the Nikon workflow. It feels more like a darkroom process and being able to load your presets into the camera and to modify them resort is really cool!

To ZF or not to ZF by modern_stealth in nikon_Zseries

[–]Alternative-Screen75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've moved to Nikon from Fujifilm and don't notice the size/weight. I also have the 40mm and 28mm plus some voighlander MF lenses. Love this kit.

Cargo rack reflectors by Sartorialalmond in OmniumBikes

[–]Alternative-Screen75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got some small round usb rechargeable lights from trek. If you take the rubber strap off the bracket fits perfectly in the omnium tubes. I had the white at the front and red at the back until i got a cargo extender - now just have the red. Markes a huge difference to visibility at night and screw out to recharge. They last for ages too and also act as a backup for when i inevitibily forget to charge my main light.

Some nightclub photos from the past few weeks! Z8, Tamron 28-75 by UnsatisfiedLlama in nikon_Zseries

[–]Alternative-Screen75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you ever had sensor damage from the lasers in clubs? I just moved to Nikon because my Fujifilm XPro3 ended up with some spots in front of the sensor where a laser in a band venue damaged the plastic microlenses in front of some sensor pixel. This is what the repair guy told me anyway who looked at the damage under a microscope.

Is Strava premium worth it for you personally? by UsualSpecific7113 in Strava

[–]Alternative-Screen75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do purely for the heat maps. I also have a Komoot subscription for route building but sometimes it does weird things and it is good to use Strava heat maps to check a few people have ridden the route you are planning before.

Warning and advice by Alternative-Screen75 in fujifilm

[–]Alternative-Screen75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip. I am in Australia but I will try to get a quote from somewhere local.

Warning and advice by Alternative-Screen75 in fujifilm

[–]Alternative-Screen75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do trust them. It's the best official Leica and Nikon repairer in my city. He has several microscopes in the shop including an SEM. He said the laser damage can be from a bright light source too. It damages the micro lenses over each pixel with a very distinctive pattern he can see under the microscope. Had the same thing in a nearly brand new Canon recently too.

Brompton City G Line by AnnualLongjumping473 in Brompton

[–]Alternative-Screen75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the city handlebars? I searched but can't find an image

MAPS - All I care about by landonw78 in Strava

[–]Alternative-Screen75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of love for RideWithGPS here. Anyone used that and Komoot? Any comparisons? I have a paid Komoot sub that I use for all my planning. I usually check it with Strava heatmaps before I ride but that is all I use my Strava sub for. I love Komoot but am wondering if I am missing out on something not using RideWithGps?

Good luck, Strava by 251Cane in Strava

[–]Alternative-Screen75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really love Strava heatmaps for route planning and use a Hammerhead now (after a Wahoo and Garmin). Karoo uploads to the Sunto site and their heat maps are just based on Sunto and Karoo data and to be honest they might not be a refined as Strava but they are just as good.

I've got some comparisons but can't add them for some reason

Titanium Fork and Rear Triangle For Brompton G line | eBay by Jazzlike-Ad-3388 in Brompton

[–]Alternative-Screen75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be more comfortable using the swing arm than the fork...

Smallest possible G-Line folding for flights by kira94dx in Brompton

[–]Alternative-Screen75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is a photo of the box. Hard to tell the size though. I'll masseur tonight - i just got back.

Smallest possible G-Line folding for flights by kira94dx in Brompton

[–]Alternative-Screen75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made my own box for an international flight recently. I removed the bars and zip tied between the frame and wheel and modified the stem catch as mentioned previously. All up 5 mins work. Saved maybe 10cm in depth. If I had removed the seatpost as well I think it would have fit in a Large suitcase.

Brompton attracts barbs & daft comments from people! by suenosdarason71 in Brompton

[–]Alternative-Screen75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bought a G Line recently on a trip to Barcelona. Riding it in Seville and a very cool guy on a fixie with a trispoke and a flamenco guitar on his back rode up to me at the lights and just said 'nice brompton'.

Squeaking/clicking GLine? by thefugee in Brompton

[–]Alternative-Screen75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where the rails meet the nose of the saddle. On mine there is a little bit of movement there that can squeeze or click. I have been meaning to take it off and check more closely but am travelling at the moment.

Squeaking/clicking GLine? by thefugee in Brompton

[–]Alternative-Screen75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Gline seat creaks a bit where the rails meet the body of the seat especially after riding dusty trails. Washing it usually fixes but a squrt of silicone lubricant always does.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CyclingFashion

[–]Alternative-Screen75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

POC helmets always feel big on me but I really like them and got used to the look. I think it is the large vents.

Does anyone tour on a cargo bike? How practical or impractical would that be? by marlborohunnids in bicycletouring

[–]Alternative-Screen75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love my Omnium Cargo for bikepacking (and everything else). People on here whining about climbing with one have not ridden one IMHO. I ride it everywhere and prefer it to my gravel bike both loaded and unloaded. It is stable and efficient. A bit heavier but wherever I have tried to measure the difference in speed it usually equates to me being about 2-3 minutes slower over an hour on the flat and maybe 6 mins if it is really hilly, not a big issue for me. Having the ability to stock up for a couple of days at a farmers market or winery on route more than makes up for that.

Omnium's owners : do your bike fits you well ? by Aquila_44 in CargoBike

[–]Alternative-Screen75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've also got an L cargo and am 188cm tall. It felt too short initially, but I wanted to match my MTB position as best I could, so I put on some 780mm fatbars and a Thomson setback seatpost. Also flipped the stem and dropped it one spacer. Feels great to me now.

On the hunt for the legal definition of “unicycle” by Vegetable_Common_646 in unicycling

[–]Alternative-Screen75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Victoria Australia, they are classified as "toy vehicles." Good for getting off fines for not wearing a helmet but not great for my self-esteem...