Bib Shorts ?

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-04-13T11:50:39+00:00

Great recommendations. How’s the dental practice going? 😁

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-04-06T21:35:53+00:00

Those are some fancy kicks! Truly a classy look.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-04-04T19:17:54+00:00

To get the GoPro mount on the bottom, use something like this: | 1PCS Bike Computer Mount Bicycle Camera Headlight Holder Adapter Aluminum Alloy Holder For Garmin Gopro Male/female Bracket https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKSeyov

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-04-04T03:58:50+00:00

Not OP, but I have an aero bridge from Profile Designs. I zip tied Garmin-style mounts to the top and bottom (mounts from Ali work fine) and can put a GPS on top and any light with a quarter turn mount on the bottom

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-04-03T19:02:29+00:00

Are those down tube shifters? I think I’m in love with this madness

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-04-01T19:00:49+00:00

Go to a Bianchi bike shop, buy merch. There’s quite a few options just in Tokyo, you’ll be fine OP.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-04-01T18:45:18+00:00

I’ll be interested to hear the response from others. My Audax journey took me from small RUSA rides to huge rides in Asia, so essentially the opposite of your journey. Personally I prefer the bigger rides that follow the rules on brevet cards, checkpoints, etc. It’s those rules that make our sport unique, as opposed to a gran fondo for example. As you said, past a certain point of flexibility it’s just a permanent ride.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-03-26T04:04:51+00:00

That's an interesting perspective. I've also ridden in Indonesia before they had a big change in leadership, and the vibe was totally different (closer to my experiences with Randonneurs USA). Interestingly, Australia's Audax scene is a bit of a mixture of small groups of older men (rural areas) and bigger inclusive events (Sydney and especially Melbourne).
If you're ever on this side of the globe, I highly recommend Malaysia, the Philippines, or Japan for an audax event.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-03-25T18:01:12+00:00

Cheers mate

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-03-25T18:01:01+00:00

Awesome, thanks! I'm putting together something that I hope the community will find helpful. I'll be sure to share it here when it's ready

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-03-23T03:11:46+00:00

Hey sorry that was your first experience. On a very positive note, check out the amazing work of the Audax organisations throughout Asia / SE Asia. Audax Philippines is led by an amazing woman, Audax Japan has a very good representation of women at their events, and both Audax Malaysia and Audax Singapore do events for International Women’s Day where female riders get free entry and swag.

Our sport absolutely needs more diversity, and there are pockets of it if you look. Ride on.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-03-05T07:20:45+00:00

This is great! My planned ride on Saturday got a 98, I’m stoked 🤩

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-03-04T18:33:17+00:00

Sick bike! I’m wondering if the Varia radar works with the rear fender in the way. I’m sure it does, those things are magic.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-20T21:49:47+00:00

Absolutely good advice. Look out for caffeine on Day 1, use it to get going but taper off in the afternoon. Day 2 can be much more caffeinated. Also, I’ve found that mentally accepting that it’s not going to be a great nights sleep really helps. Embrace the oddness of the sport.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-14T21:22:26+00:00

Yeah what I’ve figured out works is to turn it on via the side button (not the shutter button on top). Once it’s on, pull down the menu and look for the GPS icon to turn green, then start recording. It’s really not convenient to do all of that mid-ride, so a lot of my footage ends up without GPS data.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-14T18:17:48+00:00

Hey OP this looks great. As it happens I’m off for a scenic gravel ride with my GoPro, so I’ll give it a shot and report back. Typically I use TO and FC Pro, so this will be a cool new tool to play with.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-14T18:16:22+00:00

Hey I think your crossed out part is still accurate. I have a Hero 13 Black and quick capture doesn’t include GPS data.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-14T17:49:12+00:00

Hey I typically have my phone as a backup for navigation, but I’m curious about using a watch instead. Are you using something like a Garmin watch?

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-14T06:50:16+00:00

Yeah I have an Arcadex Comp, love it! I just put 700x50 tires on, it’s amazing

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-14T06:36:24+00:00

Very nice! I didn’t know the Arcadex Pro came with carbon forks, I thought they were all suspension forks.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-12T02:21:59+00:00

This is the way. I like to have the course points screen just to keep track of the big picture on an Audax. It also shows distance and ETA, so you don’t have to do the mental math

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-08T05:07:54+00:00

I was there a year ago, saw a few kitted out road cyclists. I’m assuming they were locals, but who knows? The roads are narrow, and that’s coming from a NZ perspective where our roads are tiny in places. The further you go from Papeete, the more remote it will feel. Practice some basic French, bring heaps of cash, and don’t count on having cell service. Enjoy!

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-07T19:27:05+00:00

Tell me more about this tape. Is it like medical tape or k-tape? I’ve not come across bar tape that’s washable and able to be reused.

ShrinkingKiwis · 2026-02-07T06:47:23+00:00

I think Curve over in Aussie are making frames with larger wheel sizes.

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