I've "first impression" reviewed a few things in the last few months. Some "I've been using them for a while" thoughts:
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( Sigma 1606 computer )

People tend to think I'm joking when I refer to cycling as a good excuse to accessorise.

Some recent purchases:

( Rain jacket )

I started my timer once we were actually cycling (rather than just walking the bike over the start line). Result: 57:15 for 29.2km. My partner started at the finish start line, for a result of exactly 1 hour ( Read more... )

Short response: Uneventful

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The UWA bike to breakfast has been officially announced ( Read more... )

Apparently the bike to breakfast this year is on Wednesday the 12th of March at the University Club. No further details at this stage.
I'm usually dismayed at how under-promoted this event is, I hope this year pleasantly surprises me.

Edit: I have an undertaking from the organiser that more information will be available "pretty soon ( Read more... )

I've been using my SafeTurn for 3 weeks now. In that time I've had a moderate amount of night riding.
( Further Thoughts )

I've started looking at (and test riding) bikes, in anticipation for eventually replacing my mountain bike. I'm still deciding between a drop bar road, flat bar road or a touring bike.
( So far )

My SafeTurn order arrived on the 3rd working day after I ordered it (noting I ordered about 10pm AustEST).
I used it for the first time on a 10 minute ride last night.
( First impressions )