Cycling Memes and Jokes

[rbonick]

from the FTP guy himself Kolie Moore

[hubcyclist]

get back to discord where you belong lol

[killroy123]

The battle of the HR straps

Truth hurts.

[redlude97]

Garmin isn’t even on the meme ha.

[jonesy]

I dunno, unless I disconnect my polar it’ll also eat batteries

[killroy123]

[KickrLin]

I’ve only used Garmin straps for the last 6yrs. I have replaced the strap twice now, so on number three. But, it’s the same main unit/pod which I also periodically replace the battery. Also, when I need Bluetooth I use a Viiiiva HRM on my Garmin strap w/out issue.

That said, I don’t get the hate for the Garmin HRMs. Maybe it’s the newer ones and/or Bluetooth models On the other hand, the Wahoo HRM seems to really have issues garnering way more hate than the Garmin units online in the forums I frequent. Also, they get a lot of hate amongst friends in real life w/first hand experience.

[Rosscopeco]

Garmin strap user still using an HRM run from 2017? Plenty of use in salt water?
I’m pathetic.

[DukeMcA]

@KickrLin

the Wahoo HRM seems to really have issues garnering way more hate than the Garmin units online in the forums I frequent. Also, they get a lot of hate amongst friends in real life w/first hand experience.

Where are you based? I see the Wahoo HRM hate all over the internet and I genuinely have no corresponding irl experience with it. Mine (admittedly 1st gen) has given me absolutely 0 issues over the years I’ve owned it and I’m even still on the original strap! People I speak to in person have all had good experiences too.

I wonder if there’s a discrepancy between what we get in the EU and what people get in the USA?
eta: yes I know I’m no longer EU, but I was when I bought my HRM.

Meme to keep the thread a meme thread (@midpack_memes on Instagram):

[NickThomas]

Hang on is there not a cycling gear and accessories thread to take the hrm conversation? Mostly for the Meme and Joke thread purists out there…

[mcneese.chad]

Yes, meme and joke topics here please.

Real discussion elsewhere.

[NickThomas]

PSA: Gear and accessories thread created as i think there was value in the HR strap battle discussion… happy to continue it there

Gear and Accessories

[killroy123]

[CaptainThunderpants]

From Reddit:

[killroy123]

Catching up on previous podcasts. As requested @Jonathan. @IvyAudrain

[IvyAudrain]

[grifter1981]

How’s that for bringing it back on topic

[kevstraining]

I’m worried that might be lost on those not in the UK but I loved it

[Rosscopeco]

[grifter1981]

Yes I thought the same. For those unfamiliar with Only Fools And Horses they should google ‘Trigger’s broom’