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Celebrate Pearl Izumi with Big Savings in the Memorial Day Sale

05.23.2024 by Scott Jangro // Leave a Comment

As Memorial Day approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on the enduring popularity of Pearl Izumi among us here at Bike Noob. With their Memorial Day sale offering 25% off sitewide, an extra 10% off PRO Deal, and 80% off clearance items, it’s an excellent opportunity to upgrade your cycling gear.

A Legacy of Comfort and Quality

Pearl Izumi is renowned for their dedication to quality and comfort. The comfort and fit of their shorts make them a top choice for long rides, thanks to their exceptional chamois and durable construction. These features are why Pearl Izumi remains a favorite for those of us who demand high performance from our gear. You can find more about the impact of a good pair of shorts here.

Personal Experiences and Practical Benefits

Some of us here at Bike Noob have appreciated the practical benefits of Pearl Izumi shorts over bibs, especially how convenient they are for mid-ride breaks. This practical aspect, combined with the support they provide, makes Pearl Izumi shorts an indispensable part of our cycling wardrobe. Check out the convenience of shorts in more detail here.

Others of us much prefer the stability and support of bibs. Whatever your preference, Pearl Izumi has you covered.

Versatility and Durability

The versatility and reliability of Pearl Izumi products, such as their gloves, are well-documented. Even after extensive use, Pearl Izumi gloves remain a staple for many of us, showcasing the brand’s commitment to durability and performance.

Personally, I’ve got Pearl Izumi bibs, shorts, and gloves that have been in the rotation for over 10 years now!

Why Now is the Perfect Time to Buy

With the Memorial Day sale running until May 28th, you can take advantage of significant discounts on Pearl Izumi products. Whether you’re looking for new shorts, bibs, or accessories, this is an excellent opportunity to invest in gear that has proven its worth time and again.

Happy cycling, and enjoy the sale!

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My Garmin Edge 510 Stopped Working

09.12.2017 by Scott Jangro // 7 Comments

So my Garmin Edge 510 stopped working.

Initially, it wouldn’t start a ride. When I tapped on “Ride”, the color block turned white (which is what it normally does to indicate a tap), but it stayed there and didn’t switch into the ride screen.

It was stuck there. 

I did a system reset (losing all my data and settings) and it fixed it, but only temporarily. It did it again, and I went through the reset process, but now I cannot set up activities.

Random text displays in the default activity, as you can see in the top of the image above, and it cannot be edited. The random text even changes when tapping the screen, which indicates to me that there’s some sort of hardware error, maybe bad memory or something.

Of course it’s out of warranty. Garmin does repairs, but they estimate that to be $99.

Rather than throwing good money after bad, I’m getting a Wahoo ELEMNT, which gets good reviews, and seems to be much more updated technology-wise. Plus, I have a Wahoo Kickr, with which this works together.

The Garmin works, but it has been very frustrating even before this problem with very slow startup, touch response, sync errors, and bluetooth flakiness. I’ve even lost a few rides, which is a cardinal sin.

RIP Garmin Edge. Hello new technology. It arrives tomorrow. I’ll post here about it, of course.

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How Badly Do You Want to Watch Yourself Ride?

03.11.2015 by Ray Niekamp // 5 Comments

Over the last couple of years, it seems that drones have become the go-to tool for all manner of applications. Now, drones are invading the biking world.

A French make, Hexo Plus, is touting its drone’s ability to get Hollywood-style action shots of not just bikers, but athletes generally. The drones are small, as the photo shows, and a GoPro camera is easily attached.

It's actually a pretty small unit.
It’s actually a pretty small unit.

It’s also easily controlled, by swiping a simple iPhone app. The drone can do a 360 overhead, and keep up with a rider while doing it. It can zoom up on a rider from behind, and soar past.

The footage can be dramatic.
The footage can be dramatic.

If you have a GoPro of your own that you take on bike rides, you might be open to putting it on a drone. It would sure supply a new variety of shots, and put you in them, rather than having a helmet-mounted camera shoot the approaching road.

On the other hand, to me, the drone seems like overkill. I know how my rides went. If I’m desperate to remember them, I can snap a photo or two, and that will be enough. Besides, I’m kind of a minimalist biker, and although I did give in to the Strava craze last year, I can easily pass up a drone. The Hexo Plus, for those of you who can’t, can be pre-ordered on their website for $1,200.

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