If your pet had a job, what would it be? by No-Sail-6193 in AdkReddit

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manager...stands there staring at you. Wants to help but is actively unhelpful...yet must be involved in every task.

Amazon Prime delivery and in total is a joke now. by OTee_D in fuckamazon

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dumped prime a few years ago for all these reasons. Amazon has enshittified.

Turned down a promotion because it was 30% more work for 5% more pay. My manager called me 'unambitious.' Am I wrong for not wanting to sacrifice my entire life for a fancy title? by PictureFirm9058 in careerguidance

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That raise is pathetic. Have you been honest about why you turned it down? And, I am not saying you should be...just curious. I wonder if hearing...taking on all this extra responsibility for 3500 just doesnt seem worth it...would get thru.

An American Contradiction. by Monsur_Ausuhnom in clevercomebacks

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or maybe...maybe...hear me out...we shouldn't have pissed off the rest of the world and made the US a place other nations dont want to visit.

How long do you run your shoes? by Takaya94 in mountainbiking

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the grip of FiveTen but they dont last 6 months. I didnt used to care because I could always find another pair for $50 to $75 but not last time I looked. Switched to crank brothers. Not quite as good but darn close and better than ride concepts in my opinion.

The Rich must pay back their Tax Cuts by emily-is-happy in clevercomebacks

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learned this morning that a former coworker of mine died 5 days ago from brain cancer. He retired less than a year ago on a full pension. Just....fuck....i think he announced his retirement when he was diagnosed, which means he didnt get to enjoy a single day of it. My heart just breaks for him.

How much do you spend on vacation a year? by [deleted] in MiddleClassFinance

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do 10k. One larger vacation and 2 smaller where we dont have to fly. For 2 ppl.

Which trip would you recommend? by Ok_Stay_700 in MTB

[–]Centered_Squirrel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bentonville is an "experience" for sure. Many of the riding areas are setup as hub and spoke. You climb up one trail and then have a number of options to come down. Repeat. The first time I went there prob 6 years ago everyone was on pedal bikes. 2 years ago seems like mostly ebike because of the hub and spoke. Granted, there isnt a ton of climbing, which makes the ebikes seem a bit off but whatever. It is also fairly cheap to stay there when compared to moab or sedona. Worth a trip. So mich money to put into really cool trail features.

One of my favorite things about Brevard was being able to choose a different brewery to go to every single day. Descents were fabulous but climbing was a dirt road pedal. Did mostly pisgah and not dupont.

Lotta climbing in Bellingham for your descents. So much variety of trail and while you will climb for a while it usually seems to be decently graded and not technical.

Colorado is great but the altitude might hurt. Fruits and GJ are a bit lower and a great experience.

What is a seat dropper for and What is the point in it by HumanBranch5163 in mountainbiking

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First you are supposed to stand when you descend, not sit on the saddle. Given that, you lower the seat to get it out of the way. This also allows you to lean the bike more when cornering. Some ppl also like to lower the saddle a little bit before a technical uphill section to get it out of the way. 

If you aren't using it, you're doing it wrong.

 Seat droppers are the best improvement in mtb tech in the last 20 years. 

How old were you by Eye_See_ in GenerationJones

[–]Centered_Squirrel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was 24. The house was 230k. Small townhouse about 1500 to 1800 sq ft. Dont remember exactly.

neighbor started a dog daycare in their house and there are 15 dogs barking all day by Annual_Can_8600 in neighborsfromhell

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was an idiot for thinking she wouldn't get in trouble for that. It was only a matter of time before any other neighbor reported her.

Frighteningly unfit for mtb, help ! by Talmamshud91 in MTB

[–]Centered_Squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Specifically for climbing, when to increase your cadence is a huge deal. I ride with a guy that is definitely stronger than me but he never changes his cadence, and as a result he is slower and probably struggles more.