[Alon Farizov]

Hey everyone, I’ve been struggling with contact lenses lately. I work in IT, so I’m staring at screens for at least 10–12 hours a day. My current lenses dry out super quickly, and by late afternoon it feels like I’ve got sand in my eyes. I’ve tried a couple of brands, but nothing really works long-term. Has anyone else had this issue? I’d really appreciate some real experiences or suggestions, because I’m getting tired of wasting money on boxes that end up in the drawer.

[Alon Farizov]

Hey folks, I’ve been thinking about upgrading my old mountain bike. I still love hitting trails on the weekends, but honestly, those steep climbs are starting to feel like punishment rather than fun. I keep seeing people talk about e-MTBs, but I’m wondering—do they actually feel like “real” biking or more like riding a scooter with pedals? I don’t want to lose the workout part, but I’d love to enjoy the ride without gasping for air halfway up the hill. Anyone here made the switch?

[Alon Farizov]

Hey folks, I’ve been thinking about upgrading my old mountain bike. I still love hitting trails on the weekends, but honestly, those steep climbs are starting to feel like punishment rather than fun. I keep seeing people talk about e-MTBs, but I’m wondering—do they actually feel like “real” biking or more like riding a scooter with pedals? I don’t want to lose the workout part, but I’d love to enjoy the ride without gasping for air halfway up the hill. Anyone here made the switch?

[Jason Mikos]

I totally get what you’re going through. I used to have the same problem, especially during those marathon coding sessions. One thing that helped me was switching to lenses that are made specifically for all-day wear and dryness reduction. I ended up finding a solid variety here: https://www.contactlens.com.au/ – they’ve got a decent selection of daily disposables and extended wear types. I tested a couple and honestly the difference was night and day. My eyes felt less strained, and I wasn’t constantly reaching for eye drops. Maybe give it a go, at least you can explore different brands without running around from store to store.

[Jason Mikos]

I had the exact same doubts before I took the plunge. Trust me, riding an electric mountain bike is still very much real cycling—you’re still pedaling, you’re still putting in effort, but the motor gives you that extra push when you hit brutal inclines. For me, it turned weekend rides back into something I look forward to, not something I dread. I got mine from https://www.merkx.com.au/collections/electric-mountain-bikes
, and they’ve got a solid range of e-MTBs. What I like is the flexibility—you can ride with little to no assistance on flat trails, then kick in the motor on climbs to save your legs. I still end up sweaty and feeling like I worked out, but with a massive grin because I’m not destroyed after every ride.

[Alon Farizov]

Awesome, thanks mate! I’ll check it out and hopefully stop feeling like I’ve got sandpaper eyes every afternoon.

[Alon Farizov]

That sounds exactly like what I need—cheers mate, I’ll check out Merkx!

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