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Fizik Kurve, broken & replaced!

By Jamal Rahman | Published May 18, 2012

I bought Fizik Kurve, a bicycle saddle about 6-8 months ago. It is one of the most expensive Fizik. But I like it a lot. After about 1000Km ride on it, it broke (as per picture). It was not due to fall. I realized it when we stop after a recovery ride post 420 km 3 days interstate event.

I emailed Fizik in Italy. They responded in less than 24 hours asking the serial number & my address. Then in less than 10 days the replacement unit arrived. What a good after sales support from Fizik! Thank you.

Kurve is not that light. Its > 200 gram but I like it. It is so comfortable. While waiting for the replacement, a friend loan me his San Marco 145 gram carbon saddle….. it is so hard & not suitable for my butt! :) Kurve is so far very comfortable.

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My new rugged compact camera

By Jamal Rahman | Published October 6, 2011

I just bought myself the new Nikon Coolpix AW100, Nikon’s first waterproof (some said underwater) camera.

Plus this one, I already owned 3 waterproof/rugged compacts. The first was Olympus mju1080, then Lumix FT2. Why the new ‘All Whether’ compact? One – it has GPS built in, Two – it’s Nikon! :)

What is my first impression:

  1. Cool paint-job – now if I drop this camera in the jungle, I will face difficult time to find it – deng! he he
  2. The GPS function is pretty decent – quite fast to detect the satellite signal, so it is useful
  3. The compass – is even cooler – not of any really important use to me….but it is cool
  4. The ‘action control’ feature also another cool feature – it should ease the use of camera when wearing super thick glove (a situation I always encounter at the mountain summits)
  5. The HD movie is fantastic, but I am yet to really test it seriously – will do it during my next long bicycle ride

Now I am thinking of getting a helmet mount camera holder…so that I can mount the camera on my cycling helmet. Rather than spending another RM1000 for the GoPro POV camera, better I just mount this shockproof camera from Nikon.

I AM | Nikon Coolpix AW100…oh yeah.

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SpeedPlay Zero Pedal

By Jamal Rahman | Published August 25, 2011

What can I say! Upgraded from my previous Look Keo 2 Max Carbon. Now when pedalling, I feel as if my shoes are attached to the crank.

Clip off is pretty easy. Clip on need some time to master.

Installation is so simple. Remember to install a pedal, follow the direction of pedalling. To remove, the other way round. For Look Keo, need to use Allen 8mm. To install SpeedPlay Zero, use size 15 wrench.

The secret of SpeedPlay relies on its cleat. It can accomodate 3 or 4 holes base. Then it requires additional 4 screws. Very bulky cleat. You can adjust the float angle or fix it to be no float altogather. I prefer no float.

Overall I am satisfied with this pedal!

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