Thanks for the review and suggestion [MENTION=329622]01 CAt Man Do[/MENTION], but I'm still edging towards the buckshot 2.0 for a replacement. I need something that could last for at least 7 hours, and weather resistance for rain/cold/snow.

I really like my Buckshot, the size is perfect and the sound output is very good. I'm trying to remember when I even bought it, it's been at least four years now.

Since posting my Buckshot 1.0 worked for a few more rides then started to flake out again. It's interesting because I can power cycle it(while riding), then push play and will work until the next bump. There must be some internal connection that's fragile, it will work until you hit a slight bump. Ironic because this is supposed to be "rugged". I suspect using it for cycling over winter time finally did it in, vibrations plus sub zero temperatures must've cracked something.