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05-08-17, 10:05 AM
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I got the rma back from Garmin. No mention from them of needing to send a receipt. Gonna hit the ups store later and send off the vivoinactive. I should get a replacement back 10-14 days after they receive it. So, won't have it at my duathlon on Saturday. 
I was planning to use its alerts to keep me at the pace I'm aiming for.
I was planning to use its alerts to keep me at the pace I'm aiming for.
Typically if you're willing to pay Garmin some fee (equivalent to buying the replacement unit), they will send you the replacement right away, without waiting to receive your return. They've even overnighted mine on more than one occasion (its probable that I'm more of a PIA than you are).
Then you still send it your broken one and when they get it, they credit you back the $ you sent them.
If you sent your unit today, you might only have your $ tied up for a day or two total.
05-08-17, 10:08 AM
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Typically if you're willing to pay Garmin some fee (equivalent to buying the replacement unit), they will send you the replacement right away, without waiting to receive your return. They've even overnighted mine on more than one occasion (its probable that I'm more of a PIA than you are).
Then you still send it your broken one and when they get it, they credit you back the $ you sent them.
If you sent your unit today, you might only have your $ tied up for a day or two total.
Then you still send it your broken one and when they get it, they credit you back the $ you sent them.
If you sent your unit today, you might only have your $ tied up for a day or two total.
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05-08-17, 10:15 AM
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Sun sleeves are often floppy things, which wouldn't be very aero:
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05-08-17, 10:16 AM
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3.1 mile / 14 mile / 2.5 mile
The pace alerts would be nice so I don't go too hard the first mile and then not hard enough after. I'll survive.
05-08-17, 10:32 AM
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I'm expecting a call back for another 2nd interview at a different place this week. Much more up my alley, accounting supervisor. The pay likely won't be great, but I'll probably be able to do the actual work involved in 5 hours a week.
05-08-17, 10:33 AM
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05-08-17, 10:34 AM
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They do. They are, in fact, our team's sponsor, I got those tubulars for free.
First ride on those tires and first time I use tubulars, so I have nothing to compare to. I have been using the Relix clincher this year a lot though, and I'd say they are alright. Comparable to other high quality tires like the Corsa or Open Pave. The tread pattern is a bit ridiculous.
I didn't carry any spares, nor did I need to do any road-side maintenance. I think whoever said they take the same space as two tubes is wrong. They seem much bulkier than that. I am still not sure I'll be using these for anything but racing. Gluing was not too bad, except for the removing the old glue part, which was a pita, and putting the new tire on, which took some effort. I don't think I got it perfectly straight but close enough.
Is there any particular tubular that is small enough to be carried as a spare? I still wouldn't feel super confident having to do a roadside repair, especially the removing old tire part, but I don't get flats very often (I'm at five all-time, two of them happened simultaneously) so maybe I'll risk it once in a while.
Finally someone that understands me.
First ride on those tires and first time I use tubulars, so I have nothing to compare to. I have been using the Relix clincher this year a lot though, and I'd say they are alright. Comparable to other high quality tires like the Corsa or Open Pave. The tread pattern is a bit ridiculous.
I didn't carry any spares, nor did I need to do any road-side maintenance. I think whoever said they take the same space as two tubes is wrong. They seem much bulkier than that. I am still not sure I'll be using these for anything but racing. Gluing was not too bad, except for the removing the old glue part, which was a pita, and putting the new tire on, which took some effort. I don't think I got it perfectly straight but close enough.
Is there any particular tubular that is small enough to be carried as a spare? I still wouldn't feel super confident having to do a roadside repair, especially the removing old tire part, but I don't get flats very often (I'm at five all-time, two of them happened simultaneously) so maybe I'll risk it once in a while.
Finally someone that understands me.
05-08-17, 10:36 AM
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@WhyFi and I both shaved our heads. I don't see that level of dedication from you!
Haha my fitter said to me last time: "We have to do something about your hair. Can you make it longer or shorter?"
Right now it sticks out un-aerodynamically from the edges of my helmet.
Thanks for reminding me. I'm supposed to order a hairnet.
05-08-17, 10:47 AM
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Again, in the case of the high cholesterol blood test, I ran my stovetop espresso through the paper filter, after making it the regular way. It was flat and not at all enjoyable. This morning's coffee, though so dark as to be barely seen through, had no flavor, though it did provide the desired buzz.
As a lay philosopher, farmer, general jack of all trades, I disagree with your take.
As a lay philosopher, farmer, general jack of all trades, I disagree with your take.
Don't get me wrong; a paper filter can hold onto some soluble flavor species, but if you put 8 cups of coffee through a small filter, the capacity of the paper to hold back the flavor species will be quickly saturated. Only a small fraction of the flavor could be lost.
05-08-17, 10:50 AM
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05-08-17, 10:51 AM
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05-08-17, 10:52 AM
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05-08-17, 10:57 AM
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These Garmin rubber band mounts are awesome - you can put them anywhere. Say, anyone know how to enter stroller stats in to Strava?
05-08-17, 11:10 AM
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05-08-17, 11:19 AM
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05-08-17, 11:20 AM
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Welp, my new MTB wheels have shipped from China. Xiamen, to be exact. I did a bunch of pro bono technical work for Xiamen University a while back.