© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-darogers Recent reviews written by member darogers en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_479253073540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I've had the Motorola S9 headphones for a couple months now.  I use them with my 3G iPhone.  I use them once or twice a day for about an hour a day.  When I bought my S9 the cost was down to less than $50.  I consider $50 a fair price... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479253073540 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:26:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479253073540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443564265092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - The invisible shield is a great idea. Very durable and clear. you can maintain the sleek look of the phone without risking scratches. The plastic is extremely resistant to scratches and punctures. The problem is it doesn't adhere very well in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443564265092 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:16:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443564265092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438065729156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - This book is a decent review of several climbs in the US but it is hardly "complete." The useful information in this book could easily be cut down to a couple magazine articles and it would probably have better flow than the book the authors produced... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438065729156 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:35:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438065729156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_424840236676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I recently purchased the CycleOps PowerTap Pro with the Mavic Open wheel. I&#146ve read for years about the advantage of training with power so I decided it was time to give it a shot. Essentially, if you train at a particular power level (set based... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424840236676 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 12:22:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_424840236676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_424548077188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I purchased the Solio Solar Charger for a camping trip this year. I needed it for my Garmin Edge GPS and my cell phone, since I didn't expect to find many power outlets. Of course in this day and age solar seems like the best way to go, and the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424548077188 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:07:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_424548077188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_424439221892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I test rode the SMP Strike Stratos last year because I was having some lower back pains and I like the idea of the SMP design. I looked a few different models and I test rode a couple at a local bike shop. They market the SMP design as removing pressure... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424439221892 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:15:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_424439221892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423328976516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I purchased the CS600 originally with the power meter. I power meter never performed like as advertised so I reviewed that item separately. Here I will discuss just the CS600 computer. The first thing you’ll notice when you get the CS600 is it looks... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423328976516 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:56:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423328976516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423174311556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - Other than the fact the transmitter has to be fairly stationary, this is a fantastic innovation for the average shore-line fisherman. First let me list the cons of this product. I don’t know how well I trust the auto-off feature (which is supposed to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423174311556 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:28:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423174311556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423173852804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I purchased the Polar CS600 with Power this season to start the next level of my training. Training with power is widely accepted as the best way to train since power measurements directly reflect your work load. When I looked at the available power... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423173852804 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:21:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423173852804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423007129220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I've been using the Garmin Edge for roughly 3 years now. I originally purchased it with the heart rate monitor (HRM) and the cadence sensor. The heart rate monitor gave me some trouble in the first year. I went through three different monitors before... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423007129220 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:25:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423007129220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423002869380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I've been using my Garmin Edge for roughly 3 years now and I love it. I am totally addicted to the numbers though. I have a good feeling for how long I can hold a certain heart rate and at what cadence. So for me, the cadence sensor is essential... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423002869380 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:11:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423002869380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423001886340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I've had the Edge 305 for a little over 3 years now. The model I have came with a heart rate monitor and cadence sensor. So far I haven't found much I don't like about it. The operation of the unit is surprisingly intuitive and the manual (available in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423001886340 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:50:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423001886340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423001755268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I decided after a double century in July that I needed a better helmet. Not because I crashed, but because I wanted better ventilation. I also wanted to be sure that I didn’t sacrifice quality for ventilation so I knew I’d have to spend more money. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423001755268 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:45:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423001755268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422007705220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I bought the profile T2 aerobars last spring, after using the Syntace C2 for over a year. I had decided that I needed to get a little more aero and the C2 looked too bulky compared to the new bars on the market. Once I started seeing the profile design... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422007705220 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:12:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422007705220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422002462340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I purchased the Syntace C2 aerobars for use in long distance event and I really liked them. The problem is there are a bunch of extra holes in them. Some are for shifter cables and some are for the bar-end shift. On long rides these hole pick up cross... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422002462340 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:10:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422002462340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421997153924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - The Syntace C2 aerobars were the first ones I ever tried. I used them for about a season and a half before I upgraded to a more aerodynamic design. I do a lot of long distance riding and I was having a problem with my hands getting sore after a couple... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421997153924 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:31:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421997153924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421992828548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I test rode the SMP Strike pro last year because I was having some lower back pains and I like the idea of the SMP design. I looked a few different models and I test rode a couple at a local bike shop. They market the SMP design as removing pressure... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421992828548 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:00:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421992828548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421991648900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I bought the SMP Evolution saddle last spring to help with some lower back pain I was having. They market it as removing pressure from the Perinea which is a major problem for men; especially those who ride long hours. The idea is the saddle... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421991648900 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:47:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421991648900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421979393668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - The Shimano Pd-A520 pedals where the first real road pedals I used. I upgraded from mountain bike pedals and have since upgraded to Speedplays. The reason I got them is my mountain bike used spd cleats and I didn’t want to worry about having different... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421979393668 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:01:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421979393668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421978214020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I purchased the Speedplay X1 pedals mid-season last year and I’ve grown to love them. These are probably the lightest and sleekest pedals on the market, but you shouldn’t expect to just start riding them in races right after you buy them. They take... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421978214020 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:40:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421978214020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421480074884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I’ve tried a wide variety of sports drink for use on the bike and Cytomax is one of my favorites. At first it was a little too sweet for me but it seemed to work well for me. I haven’t had the problem of cramping on hot days like I have in the past... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421480074884 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:46:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421480074884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421477977732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I’ve been using Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein for some time now. I typically use it after a hard training ride mixed into a smoothie. I’ve also used it for breakfast on occasion when I’m in a rush. When they say this stuff is virtually tasteless they’... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421477977732 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:19:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421477977732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421473586820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I&#146m a huge fan of professional cycling and even though Floyd Landis wasn&#146t my favorite contender in the 2006, I was happy to see an American win the Tour de France. I was extremely disappointed though to hear that he tested positive for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421473586820 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 18:53:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421473586820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421457006212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I’ve been using the Speedo Contoured Paddles for a couple of months now and I’ve been very impressed. I had previously used the flat hand paddles to work on my upper body strength, and they seemed to work pretty well. The problem I found with the flat... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421457006212 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 16:03:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421457006212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421388652164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I’ve been using the Speedo Sprint Goggles for over two years now. I purchased the Sprint Goggles because I wanted to get back into swimming but I didn’t want to drop a lot of money on something as simple as a pair of goggles. I only wanted them for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421388652164 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 23:21:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421388652164?linkin_id=8003929