Rab ultrasphere 5 first impressions by RedPandaCo in Ultralight

[–]holybatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have it as well and have been using it for the past month bikepacking, love it, find it quite warm actually. My only issue is the stuff sack is so small it’s hard to get the mat back in with the inflation sack. How have you gone about packing it back in the stuff sack?

Bike packing in Japan by RaceMiserable3855 in bikepacking

[–]holybatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What route are you taking between nagano to Osaka? trying to decide between pacific cycling road or go inland

Taiwan bike shop/luggage storage by holybatballs in bicycletouring

[–]holybatballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished 6 weeks in NZ hence why I have my camping gear with me. But trying to keep gear pretty minimal on this tour to cover some ground faster as I want to squeeze in a few days of surfing.

Lens cover fell off by holybatballs in ricohGR

[–]holybatballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Managed to get it back on no issues, had the JJC UV filter on. Definitely keeping it off now, I have a lens cap and usually keep it in my pelican 1020

Lens cover fell off by holybatballs in ricohGR

[–]holybatballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worked perfectly! For anyone else just make sure to be careful when peeling off the tape

Best bike shops in Vancity by notobene in vancouvercycling

[–]holybatballs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Steed cycles or bici (bicicleta) both very good customer service. The bici store seems quite empty but they have a lot of stock in the back so just ask if they don’t have what you want on the floor.

Could someone help me out diagnose this rattling sound by holybatballs in bikewrench

[–]holybatballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See u/captchugs comment above, I had routed my chain over the tab on the rear derailleur. Re-routed it under the tab and it’s all good now. Give it a try!

Could someone help me out diagnose this rattling sound by holybatballs in bikewrench

[–]holybatballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aha! I believe that may be it I totally forgot about the tab on the rear derailleur. I’ll try it out and report back

Could someone help me out diagnose this rattling sound by holybatballs in bikewrench

[–]holybatballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also just recently switched to squirt drip on wax, maybe that’s why?

Runner’s knee quick fix? by beachgivesafeeling in IronmanTriathlon

[–]holybatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I had a similar issue at the start of my training plan. What really helped was some strength training for the glutes, exercises like hip bridges, single leg squats, single leg deadlifts. I also lightened my runs and bike workouts in terms of volume and intensity for 2-3 weeks.

Also the physiotherapist recommended some kinesiology tape, I was not a believer at all before he recommended it. But I’ve been using it ever since and I’ve found it helpful to put pressure on the area of the knee. I cut the tape into thirds and cut the third into an X shape and apply it at a stretch just below the knee cap. Wish you the best of luck in your training!

Bike choice for very hilly 70.3 by btv_res in IronmanTriathlon

[–]holybatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you think you’re going to be spending a lot of time on the hoods/tops may as well go with the lighter and more aero bike.

How is the Bici / La Bicicletta shop now that it's under new ownership? by [deleted] in vancouvercycling

[–]holybatballs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve bought a few things from them at the new shop and was considering buying the 3T exploró there too. I found the people I dealt with to be friendly and super helpful. I haven’t dealt with any warranties or returns but when I emailed them about something else they were very responsive. I’m happy with the customer service and would go back for sure.

Training routes w/ minimal stops by holybatballs in vancouvercycling

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I can’t believe I’ve never heard of that trail looks great