expired Posted by chi • Jun 21, 2021
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expired Posted by chi • Jun 21, 2021
Jun 21, 2021 2:31 PM
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1. Riding in the shoulder is, for the most part, perfectly fine and will provide a relative "safe zone" between you and traffic. Even better if you have a painted bike lane, and even better still if you have a dedicated bike lane. Depending on where you ride, weather conditions, etc., you may find it necessary to exit the safe zone and ride in a car lane. This device will allow you to make an informed decision on when exactly to merge safely. A flat tire is a far better option than getting rear ended from a distracted driver.
2. Taking a lane as default option is not only a dick move, but a dangerous one. You'll make drivers frustrated which leads to impulsive behavior, which can end poorly. "Peddling hard" might work in small bursts as means to remove yourself from an unsafe situation but don't count on that option on mile 20, 30, 40, etc., when your beginning to fatigue. At speeds in excess of 20MPH (possibly less) your ears won't be able to make out approaching cars due to wind resistance. Oncoming traffic will also drown out the sound of approaching cars. Hybrids and electric vehicles will be even harder to detect.
3. Be sure to mention your 6th sense to your medical doctor when they ask you why you enjoy playing tag with cars.
Having said all of that. I personally have the Radar/Light combo and it's been game changer. The battery life is fantastic. The light has a daytime, nighttime and peloton mode if you ride in groups. You get a different tone depending how fast cars are approaching you and it will integrate with your phones bluetooth if you (like me) can't yet afford a head piece. The only cautionary advice I'll give is it won't pick up objects moving the same speed as you. For example, if you're approaching a stop light, and both you and the car behind you are slowing down, it might give you an "all clear" tone when in fact the car is still there.
If anyone has any questions I'll be on for a bit. Youtube has some great videos on the unit as well if you want to see it in action.
Have a good/safe ride.
On RTL, You can turn off the light and keep radar active if you use it with a Garmin head unit. Most recent firmware may have made it where you can run radar only with wahoo, etc but I'm not sure since I use a garmin 1030 and 830.
Sweet price though, and if it suits your needs, I've never seen a better deal.
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But the 315 has gone back to $180. Not sure how much this one was prior to the sale.
But the 315 has gone back to $180. Not sure how much this one was prior to the sale.
This is what the description says.
On RTL, You can turn off the light and keep radar active if you use it with a Garmin head unit. Most recent firmware may have made it where you can run radar only with wahoo, etc but I'm not sure since I use a garmin 1030 and 830.
Sweet price though, and if it suits your needs, I've never seen a better deal.
Do you really want 2 devices on the back of your bike? No.
A light is mandatory if you're riding on the road day or night. Don't be an organ donor too soon.
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Instead, take a lane. If there are 2 lanes I will take the slow lane and peddle hard so that I am doing at least 25 mph in, say, a 35 mph zone. If on a single lane, I will move over a bit, but still stay out of the shoulder.
I should mention that I used to ride for a living. I rely on my hearing to track cars coming up on me and a 6th sense developed over the years.
This unit would only benefit me if I lost my hearing.
1. Riding in the shoulder is, for the most part, perfectly fine and will provide a relative "safe zone" between you and traffic. Even better if you have a painted bike lane, and even better still if you have a dedicated bike lane. Depending on where you ride, weather conditions, etc., you may find it necessary to exit the safe zone and ride in a car lane. This device will allow you to make an informed decision on when exactly to merge safely. A flat tire is a far better option than getting rear ended from a distracted driver.
2. Taking a lane as default option is not only a dick move, but a dangerous one. You'll make drivers frustrated which leads to impulsive behavior, which can end poorly. "Peddling hard" might work in small bursts as means to remove yourself from an unsafe situation but don't count on that option on mile 20, 30, 40, etc., when your beginning to fatigue. At speeds in excess of 20MPH (possibly less) your ears won't be able to make out approaching cars due to wind resistance. Oncoming traffic will also drown out the sound of approaching cars. Hybrids and electric vehicles will be even harder to detect.
3. Be sure to mention your 6th sense to your medical doctor when they ask you why you enjoy playing tag with cars.
Having said all of that. I personally have the Radar/Light combo and it's been game changer. The battery life is fantastic. The light has a daytime, nighttime and peloton mode if you ride in groups. You get a different tone depending how fast cars are approaching you and it will integrate with your phones bluetooth if you (like me) can't yet afford a head piece. The only cautionary advice I'll give is it won't pick up objects moving the same speed as you. For example, if you're approaching a stop light, and both you and the car behind you are slowing down, it might give you an "all clear" tone when in fact the car is still there.
If anyone has any questions I'll be on for a bit. Youtube has some great videos on the unit as well if you want to see it in action.
Have a good/safe ride.
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Instead, take a lane. If there are 2 lanes I will take the slow lane and peddle hard so that I am doing at least 25 mph in, say, a 35 mph zone. If on a single lane, I will move over a bit, but still stay out of the shoulder.
I should mention that I used to ride for a living. I rely on my hearing to track cars coming up on me and a 6th sense developed over the years.
This unit would only benefit me if I lost my hearing.
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