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[crazyravr]

thanks; dual use but not in the same time data of cadence and speed?

No that would not make sense. You have to get two sensors and set one up as cadence the other as speed. You install one on the crank and the other on the hub.
My wife has these on her gravel bike.

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I have the Kapvoe Kato-likes with a "photochromic" lens. They work well. I also have real Katos. The real ones look much better, but the Kapvoes do the job.

Photochromic in quotation marks since I don't really feel like they get dark enough. It's more like having mostly clear lenses. Which is fine as long as you're not staring at the sun.

I also have some SCVCN that are not photochromic. Worst lenses I own. Can't see shit. Any form of direct sunlight on the lens completely washes out any shaded areas.

[Tpower59]

Off topic to last post but really disappointed in YKYW Elastic interface bibs
Used them outside for 50 km
Really painful
Darevie 30€ bib is more confortable by far

[Unsworn5836]

Anyone knows of any headlight that fits flat aero handlebars?

If Garmin/gopro mount is available: magicshine hori 1300

[alfiomotrambo]

I have the Kapvoe Kato-likes with a "photochromic" lens. They work well.

Can you share the link?

[shoushou]

I used Magene cadence/speed sensors and they are very good.

I have a XOSS which can do both speed or cadence. And a Blackbird.
The XOSS is a bit thick but works with my cranks.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtyq4Cz

The Blackbird does the same, one can switch between cadence and speed on the sensor.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPsrhNx

Both have the same battery life I would say and Botha connect without issues to my head unit and apps.

[gf]

I have a XOSS which can do both speed or cadence. And a Blackbird.
The XOSS is a bit thick but works with my cranks.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtyq4Cz

The Blackbird does the same, one can switch between cadence and speed on the sensor.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPsrhNx

Both have the same battery life I would say and Botha connect without issues to my head unit and apps.

at the end I found good price on xoss couple of sensors, less than 7 euro for both; hope they will arrive and work good

[ediryppah]

Can you share the link?

Just search kapvoe kato photochromic

[Picograms]

at the end I found good price on xoss couple of sensors, less than 7 euro for both; hope they will arrive and work good

In the past 7-8 years had a lot of sensors from Ali. All of them died after 1-1,5 years or eat through batteries in 2 weeks. Got an xoss one and it lasted 2 years and still going.

[bsharp77]

Off topic to last post but really disappointed in YKYW Elastic interface bibs
Used them outside for 50 km
Really painful
Darevie 30€ bib is more confortable by far

Ive been blown away by the quality of the Darevie bib shorts (slightly more expensive version with the lines on the straps).
I now have 4 pairs and would happily choose them over any of the expensive bibs I have for long rides.

[kbernstein]

Hello! With the nice weather getting closer, I’m thinking about changing my cycling sunglasses without spending a fortune.
I’ve been using my current pair for about two years https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005205362570.html, so I feel like it’s time for an upgrade. I’d like to replace them with something similar to the Oakley Velo Kato, i found this on Alix https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005010219055921.html
Does anyone have some suggestion?

Loved these. Recently had a big crash and lenses did not explode, no eye injury. Comfortable and safe

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ex8tzIG

[Eskae]

looks like there's a new clone of the Brooks Cambium saddle.  Photos indicate a rear width of 15cm, so I guess it would be similar to the C15 model.  I ordered two, as they are about $17 each in the USA.  I ride Cambium C17s on all of my bikes, and I'm curious how these will compare overall.  I'll report back in a few months after they've arrived and I test one out.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811556559818.html?

[ownthesky]

Loved these. Recently had a big crash and lenses did not explode, no eye injury. Comfortable and safe

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ex8tzIG

My only beef with Aliexpress sunglasses is that the hinges are awful and all eventually fail because they're made out of brittle cheap plastic and they're under-engineered. I know they're cheap enough to buy several, but I really wish I could find a more durable pair. It sucks riding to work with working glasses and then having nothing to wear on the ride home because they've snapped in my pocket!

[Merry]

My only beef with Aliexpress sunglasses is that the hinges are awful and all eventually fail because they're made out of brittle cheap plastic and they're under-engineered. I know they're cheap enough to buy several, but I really wish I could find a more durable pair. It sucks riding to work with working glasses and then having nothing to wear on the ride home because they've snapped in my pocket!

I've experienced this and honestly you pay what you get with $2 sunglasses especially. Not only are the hinges the weak points, the fitment isn't that great because a lack of tension in the arms. My uneducated opinion is probably that the lenses aren't expensive to make (since it's just a type of plastic - polycarbonate that blocks UV) - but rather the cost goes into the build quality and tolerances.

 I ordered a 100% clone last summer which was more pricey (was like $15??? I don't remember). Build quality is absolutely rock solid and came with spare lenses. Rubber pads on the arms and less flimsy nose-pads. Haven't had a problem since then.

[Rakgnakgnak]

New carbon saddle from Mixed: 8D

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwTUIte

I just ordered one. I have no expectation. It will replace my Bucklos 3D printed saddle for my commuter neo retro road bike.