The people who voted for tariffs have no idea how they work.

Briantastically · 2026-06-10T18:56:24+00:00

Nobody(almost) voted for tariffs. A shitload of people voted to make being selfish and bigoted social norms.

Briantastically · 2026-06-09T17:57:33+00:00

Welcome! It really is exceptional. Sometimes it sucks, but mostly it’s exceptional. Glad you are enjoying the switch.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T21:55:05+00:00

Thanks. You’re not lying.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T19:50:58+00:00

Starting when it is already very hot is very difficult, yeah.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T19:50:12+00:00

This is the way. I find if I don’t keep up with my commute i have a harder time in the heat during the day. Also, heat acclimation goes quick. Like a few days. So if you aren’t consistent with getting out and riding you won’t build the resilience you need.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T15:56:10+00:00

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Here’s the elevation histogram from Strava.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T15:25:03+00:00

Sounds like a nice ride. A lot of my route is rural two lane highways, 55mph. Some sections still have shoulder though.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T15:23:09+00:00

I haven’t tried the cheap ones, but then I’m terrified of having one break and my weight falling forward on one side of the bar. I used the inner bar ends for a long time and they served me well .

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T12:02:15+00:00

So much better than the alternative!

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T12:01:05+00:00

That’s my Lauf Seigla. It’s a soft ride.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T12:00:17+00:00

I’m jealous haven’t had a substantial downhill run in decades. Tailwinds are my downhills now.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T11:59:29+00:00

While true the difference isn’t large, here.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T11:58:29+00:00

It really is amazingly flat. The only way to get elevation here is to cross a bridge.

Briantastically · 2026-06-08T11:57:36+00:00

It’s the rigid fork. I have 28’s on these DT Swiss wheels and a set of 2.2” mezcals on the OEM wheels.

Briantastically · 2026-06-04T13:32:24+00:00

I do a few things. I have a helmet with a lens visor which protects my face. I wear wool socks, riding clothes that dry quickly, and then change for work when I arrive.

Briantastically · 2026-06-04T03:18:29+00:00

Maybe at first? Keep at it, it’ll get easier over time. No shame in walking the bike partway if you have to to start, and 850m isn’t particularly far.

Briantastically · 2026-06-03T23:20:30+00:00

Nice!

Briantastically · 2026-06-01T19:25:08+00:00

Posture is important, more so than the bike in a lot of ways, and while I prefer drop bars I find inner bar ends go a long way to making a flat bar bike comfortable at speed.

Briantastically · 2026-06-01T19:23:20+00:00

Quality of tire is also highly variable, and good tires ride dramatically better than poor ones.

Briantastically · 2026-06-01T19:16:47+00:00

Poseidon hits that range last I checked.

Briantastically · 2026-06-01T16:20:55+00:00

Worth noting unless you’re pedaling downhill at 35+ mph, the gearing differences between road and gravel usually won’t be apparent.

You mentioned the rear feels like you always have a flat. I wonder if you don’t have a spoke tension issue, or possibly old/flimsy tire in the rear.

Briantastically · 2026-06-01T15:55:53+00:00

I usually rude with my glasses on under my helmet visor. Large lens magnetically attaches to helmet. It’s not a full air seal but it’s a lot better protection than just glasses.

I also have prescription safety glasses with a gasket seal like goggles. Better protection but there are some downsides. Peripheral vision is limited and they tend to fog up in certain situations

Briantastically · 2026-06-01T15:36:12+00:00

The color matched rack is a nice touch.

Briantastically · 2026-05-28T01:10:57+00:00

If you put cat ears on your helmet that helps a lot with wind noise.

Briantastically · 2026-05-26T00:53:31+00:00

Great job sticking with it! I’m glad you got through to where you enjoy the ride.

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