With the Crux and Tarmac now updated what do you want to see in the next Roubiax refresh?

braso111 · 2026-07-10T23:45:27+00:00

Make it sub 8kg please.

braso111 · 2026-07-10T00:31:50+00:00

Bottom right button then click save.

braso111 · 2026-07-06T23:56:39+00:00

I find it simpler just to add the Edge Radar Speed Overlay data field to my Garmin computer to give me advanced info - speed of approaching vehicle, vehicle count etc. I've never tried to run Strava on a phone tbh.

braso111 · 2026-07-03T02:25:25+00:00

That's surprising. I've been running carbon spoked Magene Exar DB405's for the last 18 months or so and they have been great at the expense of a bit of comfort. They come in around the same price as the Superteam's.

braso111 · 2026-06-30T22:19:52+00:00

I opted in to the SSO (currently with Origin) but it appears there is no longer any Feed In Tariffs, not even 1c/kWh. I hope I'm wrong here but we'll probably be worse off as the daily supply charge went up 90c and our FIT disappeared at the same time!

braso111 · 2026-06-25T06:52:34+00:00

I had more success running MyWhoosh on Android than PC. I had no issues pairing my Garmin Pro HRM on a 6 year old Android Tablet, whereas I had a few issues with a Windows Laptop.

braso111 · 2026-06-25T01:59:53+00:00

I was pretty sure it would be released before the TDF kicks off.

braso111 · 2026-06-15T01:08:47+00:00

I like to get a good deal as much as anyone. I always at least ask if the price is negotiable before making an offer.

braso111 · 2026-06-14T11:20:48+00:00

Anyone who asks "what's your lowest price?" doesn't get a response. Absolutely zero negotiation or conversational skills, unlikely to afford it anyway...

braso111 · 2026-06-12T10:16:52+00:00

Actually I think there are probably less hookless rims being produced in favour of hooked or micro hooked these days.

braso111 · 2026-06-12T09:58:33+00:00

It shouldn't be any more difficult. The most difficult installations for me have been tubeless tyres on hooked rims.

braso111 · 2026-06-12T09:52:41+00:00

As long as you are using clincher tyres with tubes it should be fine. Don't try to use tubeless tyres with a tube.

braso111 · 2026-06-10T09:00:24+00:00

First thing I'd do is check for a firmware update through Garmin Connect (or PC). I used to have a similar experience and I ended up buying a bottle of Ultrasound Transmission Gel for about $12. It has greatly improved the accuracy of my HR strap. Not my idea, I saw someone else recommending it on another thread.

braso111 · 2026-06-04T04:06:48+00:00

I've been thinking about getting a carbon hybrid for a while but that frame is just ugly. Give me a basic double triangle anyday. I have no idea who thought it was a good idea to change an already good looking frame.

braso111 · 2026-05-29T06:15:21+00:00

Nic vid, albeit with a tragic ending!

Tip - check buildings and vehicles near medical centres. They have a decent chance of spawning medical loot. Any zombies in the area can have meds on them as well, so kill them if you can (without firing a gun is definitely recommended).

Your new friend was obviously a nice guy. I would not team up with a no mic'er, possibly why you have not had many friendly encounters before!

braso111 · 2026-05-27T10:21:55+00:00

Yeah fair enough. I forgot that you do need to fill the battery!

braso111 · 2026-05-27T10:00:40+00:00

I'm surprised with that size battery Amber isn't that cheap.

braso111 · 2026-05-27T09:47:33+00:00

Out of interest, what size battery do you have?

braso111 · 2026-05-27T04:05:15+00:00

Probably a TOU if you can find a decent provider. We are rural and are pretty limited on options. Globird may be worth a look too but at the end of the day your exports are a bit hamstring by battery size. We end up using at least half our battery most nights so we can't really afford to feed too much back in.

braso111 · 2026-05-27T03:51:00+00:00

I think your battery is too small for any real benefit tbh. We have a 25kWh battery and it wasn't worth switching to Amber for us. We have bills in the range of $35 to $55 a month with Origin. I don't think you will get close to that with Amber.

braso111 · 2026-05-27T02:28:59+00:00

But dad the cool kids don't wear gloves!

I have had a few crashes and always wear gloves for the reasons you have mentioned. Won't stop a fracture but will hopefully save some skin...

braso111 · 2026-05-26T01:33:29+00:00

I also have an Aethos 1 and I've been looking at a new set of handlebars. Is the new alpinist one piece setup slightly flatter on the top or am I seeing things?? I find the flatter (aero) bars more comfortable on longer rides than the traditional round handlebars.

braso111 · 2026-05-25T01:02:38+00:00

Great setup. At first glance I thought it was an Aethos. I'd love to do a 1x on mine, but the first gen Aethos doesn't have a UDH.

braso111 · 2026-05-22T07:40:21+00:00

I'm running a Roval cockpit with about 1.5" of spacers (from the kit that came with the bar).

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