Please don't buy a cheap lock. If you care about your bike, get a good lock.

I'm looking for a replacement for my specialized recon shoes. They are wearing out. I don't want to spend 300 on shoes that I know I will destroy. Anything new/good/recommended?

All of my non-road bikes have Race Face Next R series Carbon cranks on them.   (2 sets are the SL version.) These have worked out really well for me. Over the years, I was able to purchase them for about $200 for the cranks, and up to another $150 for the axle, bottom bracket and chain ring/s.    They are lightweight and so far for me have been very durable.     In the older days, I really likes FSA lightweight carbon cranks for all of my road bikes, and some of my first mtb bikes.

I and many others have had the insert come loose from the carbon arm. RF/Easton have been good about replacing them. I'm not sure if they ever solved this problem. I presently have 2 sets of NextSL cranks in use. Both have been replaced under warranty. Otherwise I like them. They are light and the carbon itself has proven to be stiff and strong. Unfortunately, I hate the process of removing the cranks from the axle compared to other brands. It just feels unnecessarily complex to require a special tool compared to other options. I'll continue to use them until they fail and RF/Easton won't replace them.

I've been using this for a few months. SO USEFUL to have this around the garage. The magnet and little hanger hook are great. I haven't tried to see how long the light will last on a charge because I usually only need it for 5-10min for a project, but this has been one of those purchases that I can't believe I didn't make years sooner.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806094161820.html

I have this one in full carbon. It has been great. I never think about it, which in my opinion is the test of a great saddle. It also looks cool. The weight isn't great compared to some others, but it weighs a lot less than my S-works mirror saddle. For the money I think these set the standard.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806167783525.html

I dont even bother to collect them anymore. The discount isn't ever significant enough to make it worthwhile.

When credits of such small monetary value can be collected faster than you can use them, you know they are a waste of time.

I tried some Cooma pink pads. Most of them went in the trash. Using galfer wave rotors I burned through a set in a couple of weeks and they were noisy af when wet. I was not impressed at all.

I ordered a pair of Cheji bibs.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806211305421.html


6' / 78kg

I ordered XL based on recommendations/size chart.

Fit is okay. I should probably be in a size L instead of the XL. Fit of these inexpensive garments is always a bit of a gamble. Legs are pretty long covering about 2/3 of my thigh. 2.5hr ride in them was comfortable enough on the pad. I'm not sure how they would feel at 5 or 10hrs. I'm not keen to find out. Construction seems quality.

There are so many seams and hems everywhere. I'm not a fan. These will be relegated to winter trainer time. The straps are hemmed on both edges. The numerous fabric panels are all stitched together. I vastly prefer bibs with as few seams as possible. Fabric is decidedly not as nice as the PI or PMCC bibs that I usually use, but those cost 5x more.

I won't buy another pair.