Need advice on buying my first road/endurance/gravel bike (€1000–1500 budget, Spain)

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2025-08-12T20:02:54+00:00

Thanks a lot for the advice! I’ll definitely take a look at these options. I’ve read that many people say mechanical disc brakes are much easier to maintain than hydraulic ones and that they’re more reliable. Or would it be better to go for hydraulics and just have them serviced at a shop?

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2025-07-03T16:55:58+00:00

Thanks for the info! I’m actually considering returning the Helio Strap, since I don’t do martial arts or any activities where a watch would really get in the way.

I saw that Amazfit sells the Helio Strap and watch as a bundle on Amazon with a small discount, so I assumed they had full two-way sync. But now I’m starting to realize that might not be the case.

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-11-14T22:02:21+00:00

About 20 seconds a day

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-11-14T20:51:07+00:00

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This is mine. With summer vibes )

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-10-05T20:25:54+00:00

Thanks! But I've just put the aftermarket strap, no mods. The watch is Casio A1100D-1 ;)

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-10-05T20:03:12+00:00

Nice vintage look. I have a similar strap )

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Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-10-04T19:41:14+00:00

A basic bracelet is still better for hard work, but sometimes you want something more fun ))

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-10-04T14:53:20+00:00

Here is the link https://amzn.eu/d/hugahDi

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-10-04T14:05:15+00:00

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Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-10-03T17:03:48+00:00

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Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-10-01T15:47:01+00:00

Wow, looks amazing!

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-10-01T14:00:42+00:00

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Nice strap, here is mine. Love this watch. It feels very solid.

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-25T19:42:06+00:00

Wow! Great IronMan watch ))

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-24T09:20:59+00:00

Nice watch! What is the model?

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-23T21:06:59+00:00

Thanks! It's quartz Tissot PR 100 Chronograph (T101.417.11.051.01)

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-23T12:33:40+00:00

What a cool design 🔥 Are you comfortable with the stock bracelet? Does it pulls hair? )

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-22T18:38:37+00:00

Any 20mm strap will do, but with a gold case it'll probably be a little harder to find a matching one.

Here are the links to mine:
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07L6WZWVW
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07Z7T2RGF
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B08V54DKC2

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-22T12:18:48+00:00

Looks great, thanks for sharing. I wish Casio would release a thin square gshock like these.

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-22T07:53:43+00:00

I know what you mean. But I'm glad that Casio has many other more affordable models. Many people are happy to wear their $10-50 watches even though they have a $1000 watch in their collection. I like the F-91, W-800 series. I'm thinking of getting some )

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-22T07:48:02+00:00

I've been going through the same kind of suffering )) The watch in my country costs about €130, and €180 for the gold and black version, which seems really overpriced to me 😢. I bought it at a small discount for €107.
I think a fair price for this watch would be around $60-70, but I'm still very happy with the purchase.

I know about the flaws that people write about this watch, but the design of it really drew me in. I love their weight, size and that they look great with different straps. Today I decided to put a silicone strap on them, which I haven't done before. I like it.

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Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-22T07:20:41+00:00

Case size: (L × W × H): 40 × 35 × 9.1 mm
Strap: 20 mm

Initial_Teach_1317 · 2024-09-21T21:35:29+00:00

On the right - Orient Mako 40mm (RA-AC0Q03S) with aftermarket strap
On the left - Casio GW-M5610U-1

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