B E N D E R's non sweary review site, roubaixcycling.cc (and general kit discussion)

pinno

the_cyclist_of_catan

In terms of overshoes, I'm using the Aldi winter overshoes from their recent cycling sale. There's a Kevlar-reinforced toe, a really sturdy zip, lots of reflective stuff - I'm happy with them. The only drawback is the ankle width - my ankles aren't exactly slender, but there's loads more space than I need. So there's a silicone gripper around the top of the obvershoes and a 1/4" gap between them and my ankles! Sorted with some elasticated reflective bands (which I'd wear in any event), but it stops a good overshoes being ideal.

webboo

Pinno wrote:

That cat needs to start using sun screen on its nose

pinno

As you can see, he thinks it tastes 'orrible.

Can't get Factor 20 mouse flavour. Maybe IAMS cycling has a solution...

bendertherobot

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2016/12/05/he ... ase-layer/

Sorry it's been a while. My ear is poorly bad.

IF my syringing works out later expect a flood of new reviews.

pinno

The main thing is, you're alive.

daniel_b

bendertherobot wrote:

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2016/12/05/helly-hansen-warm-flow-base-layer/

Sorry it's been a while. My ear is poorly bad.

IF my syringing works out later expect a flood of new reviews.

A syringing review?

wolfsbane2k

Daniel B wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2016/12/05/helly-hansen-warm-flow-base-layer/

Sorry it's been a while. My ear is poorly bad.

IF my syringing works out later expect a flood of new reviews.

A syringing review?

Rather that the a review of the syringing output...

daniel_b

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2016/12/05/helly-hansen-warm-flow-base-layer/

Sorry it's been a while. My ear is poorly bad.

IF my syringing works out later expect a flood of new reviews.

A syringing review?

Rather that the a review of the syringing output...

He could be waxing lyrical I guess.

bendertherobot

I am alive. But no syringing. My ear is, apparently, broken. And I have to wait for it to fix itself.

daniel_b

You need Charles I reckon.

bendertherobot

Nah. Pressure issue. Like going up on a plane. But my ear is yet to pop.

pinno

Pinch your nose and blow hard

bendertherobot

Like I haven't tried that

Anyway, seems to be coming back, little by little.

step83

bendertherobot wrote:

Like I haven't tried that

Anyway, seems to be coming back, little by little.

Infection or blockage? Had mine irrigated (flooded with some fluid) when it was feeling like that, seemed to do the trick.

bendertherobot

Step83 wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Like I haven't tried that

Anyway, seems to be coming back, little by little.

Infection or blockage? Had mine irrigated (flooded with some fluid) when it was feeling like that, seemed to do the trick.

Both probably, but internal rather than external. So they refused irrigation today quite properly as, well, there's nothing in the canal to irrigate. It's just a pressure thing now, eventually what's behind the eardrum will move away from it and let it vibrate again. I'm about 40% back now so it's just weird stereo rather than no hearing. I'm keeping my sinuses and airway moist and mentholated to assist.

And drinking mulled wine.

Beatmaker

I feel your pain. I've had a blocked ear for the last 6 weeks now, I have a second attempt at syringing this Friday before more drastic measures are called for.

Garry H

Still think that should be "faithfully". Bender, you're a man of learning, what do you think?

the_cyclist_of_catan

I wish my ear was blocked. Instead, it's "eeeeeeee" all the chuffing time.

Sod ears. Tell me more about winter jackets.

pinno

The Cyclist of Catan wrote:

I wish my ear was blocked. Instead, it's "eeeeeeee" all the chuffing time.

Tinnitus or are you just well fast?

the_cyclist_of_catan

Tinnitus. Came on just under two years ago. It's mostly a constant "eeeeeeee" at a volume level of around 4 out of 10. It was only 2 out of 10 last year, so I'm not looking forward to next year. I'm hoping that it'll go away when I find a really good all-weather jacket to wear.

pinno

The Cyclist of Catan wrote:

Tinnitus. Came on just under two years ago. It's mostly a constant "eeeeeeee" at a volume level of around 4 out of 10. It was only 2 out of 10 last year, so I'm not looking forward to next year. I'm hoping that it'll go away when I find a really good all-weather jacket to wear.

I see. What a good idea.

I'm going to tell my OH that my back really hurts and it's because of my 'old' bike...

[On a more serious note; can't be much fun]

apreading

When I had tinnitus and hyperaccusis many years ago, they gave me a device like a hearing aid, except it played white noise continually. Told me to put it in for 4-6 hours a day - the idea being that my ear got accustomed to the level of background noise and turned down its sensitivity, thus sorting the problem. It did seem to have some success - either that or the problem just wore off by itself...

step83

Ive had it for years now, never been offered those hearing aid things always been a case of "lump it"

apreading

http://www.tinnitus.org.uk/sound-therapy

bendertherobot

Remember the Rapha brevet insulated jersey. Well, if you thought the back was airy, for another fiver you can add a back.

http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/brevet-i ... e%20jacket

#niche

pinno

How are your ears today folks?

bendertherobot

WHAT?

pinno

Shhhh... ffs :roll:

bendertherobot

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2016/12/09/giro-foray-helmet/ Is the giro foray as good as the synthe