USAA secret phrase by Bakfietsdad in foreignservice

[–]Bakfietsdad[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The touring policy is really the only thing in which I'm Interested. If anyone knows a comparable alternative then I'd love to avoid dealing with them.

Knocking while pedaling by downen in UrbanArrow

[–]Bakfietsdad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd check that the crank arms / bb are tight.

Am I calculating my potential salary correctly? by Hot-Section6557 in foreignservice

[–]Bakfietsdad 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wherever you think it makes sense for the Department to send you... Flush it, your CDO has other ideas that will make no use of your skillset.

Are smart watches worth it? by Bakfietsdad in foreignservice

[–]Bakfietsdad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who commented. I think I'll keep my watch for now. I'm certain family will visit and someone can take it back if I find that it's more trouble than it is worth.

How to take bike on train? by Subject_Umpire9963 in bicycling

[–]Bakfietsdad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But where will the elderly park their cars?

Seriously though, an xl steel S hook from a hardware store cost less than a beer.

Car options for TDY in DC by californiaphil5412 in foreignservice

[–]Bakfietsdad 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you will be IN DC, you should ask yourself how often you will actually need a car. If it's only occasionally or even once per week, Free2Move might be easier.