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Yeh I think I'm actually more keen on the base layer than the shorts at this point. Seen quite a lot of people saying the PT bibs don't stand the test of time, loose threads, cracked logos etc.

Also looking at Castelli X2 as I already have nano flex bibs and they're the comfiest bibs I own.

The problem with bibs - and most kit - is the litmus test is to ride it as much as you can and you usually can't return it after that.

How are peoples experiences with Rapha PT bibs for touring type riding? Doing some touring in the summer and planning on only taking 1 or maybe 2 pairs of bibs, was looking at top end DHB ones but with the PT bibs for under £100 that seems like a very good deal.

Also looking at the merino base layer if anyone has any experiences? 100% merino base layer for £30 seems too good to pass up.

Just seen this, great news! You should have yours by the end of the month I would have thought. Not sure what the time frame is for those of us that ordered later on but I would hope not that long, another month maybe...

Ah you beat me to it!

Looks like the wait is finally over!

How much use/mileage on the CX1 mech? and would you post it? Ta.

https://blog.hammerhead.io/the-latest-word-on-karoo-4c150f5e39f0

Haha, yeah to be fair if I'd ordered way back in May last year I'd probably feel the same, I think in a way coming to the party late has helped.

Well it's promising that the bits that are there, are working. It's really a case of if you want to take a punt on the development of the unit. As Ray said, lots of stuff missing to bring it up to the level of Garmin/Wahoo, but I think they will get there, especially when they their focus shits from OMG we need to get these things shipped to software devolopment.

Yeah I think you're right and I get the feeling HH know that. I suspect that's why they've mentioned this 'contingency' plan if the regulatory BS doesn't get sorted pretty soon.

No worries. Will be interesting to see what Fridays update is, if it's actually anything worth updating. Today's wasn't really anything we didn't already know, I think they just knew they needed to say something to avoid too many more people throwing in the towel.

I'd be really interested to know how many units have been ordered and of those how many have cancelled.

As in, its actually on its way? Or just the address confirmation like many seem to have had?

That's funny considering what hammerhead put out today: https://blog.hammerhead.io/end-of-january-update-4be5424015da

Good to know. They recently said end of Jan to start shipping so one assumes there will be an update today or very soon... but that might be naive!

DunRun is definitely an ideal test! Few snaps & a write up of how it performs would be awesome. I'm hoping to do the real thing in July again this year.

Any news? I forgot to ask, you said you got a shipping email, did you get an ETA? Or was it literally just "It's on it's way"?

Desperate to read a full & proper review of the production unit but despite the 100 odd 'beta' units they sent out, despite DCR having a unit for weeks and despite the fact they've started shipping 'paid' units, I can't find a single proper review online.

Screw it, I went balls deep and ordered, let's see what happens. They do have a 45 day returns policy, admittedly you have to get it back to the US but I'd rather be £10-20 down than stuck with a unit I don't want if I decide to return it.

Will be interesting to see how long I have to wait as obviously I'll be at the back of the que but hopefully if they've actually started shipping units it shouldn't be that long.

Give us a bit of a review with a decent load of pics (and a video of turn by turn etc. if possible) when it arrives! If you'd be so kind.

Quite. There does seem to be some ambiguity if the price will change 1. when they start shipping units to customers who ordered them way back when (i.e. hopefully soon) or 2. when they catch up and get to the stage where they're 'shipping to order' (or potentially option 3. not at all...)

Considering where it is in the market place, $300 puts it in line with the 520/820 and a a bit more - although not insanely more - than Wahoos offerings, if it goes upto $500 that changes things significantly.

Currently $300 (if you sign up for the pre-order pricing) plus $75 'taxes' - which I believe covers import duty/VAT etc. So about £270 all in. So expensive, but not insanely so considering it's feature set and more importantly it's potential.

Allegedly the pre order price will go up to the full retail price if $500 as soon as they start shipping units, so it might not be long if you want to jump on the bandwagon. I'm a little torn, like a few have said, I don't really want to be a beta tester, but I can also see the huge potential of this device, it could totally trounce everything that's come before.

Really tempted to bang it on the plastic at this point and return it if it isn't all it's cracked up to be.

I'm really tempted by the Karoo, it's a heck of a lot of money for a head unit.. but then it's in line with a 520/820/Wahoo. It seems like it really could go one way or the other, it's either going to be brilliant (if not at first release then after a couple of firmware updates) and get better as the feature set gets broadened, or it'll be terrible. The promised support won't materialise and the hardware will start to fail after 6-12 months and the company won't be there to back it up when it does.

I'm quite torn. The bolt is the safe option but I am intrigued by the idea of the Karoo that already has (or will have) most/all of the features of garmin/wahoo plus data, android and all the potential there-in.

still looking

As above. May consider others with same feature set. Maps, bluetooth, ANT+, touchscreen etc.

2nd dibs casette.

dibs rotors, pm incoming

Pretty much all Hubs use a variation on option 2.

I've got a London road which I could transplant all the parts across from and I've found a pickenflick frame used for a good price.. trying to find any reason to save myself the money, but I can't find any, everyone seems to love this bike.

What's the crank length on the FSA chainset? and is it 24mm axel or 30mm? Ta!

Good shout, I have armadillos on my beater and they're bomb proof.