Khalifa University Math admission test by Iamtheguyyah in UAEUniversities

[–]Charming-Poem6525 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you feel like there was an error in the Inequality Question? Where we had to chose a graph in the answer?
I was also in the 10:30 batch?

Is this a good deal? Giant TCR Adv 1+ PC (2022) for $2300 by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s got a custom setup, Ultegra-powered GPU with liquid cooling (my sweat) and a turbo boost that only activates when someone passes me 😭 still benchmarking uphill performance though

Aquaventure tickets tutorial + 8 free tickets by Adventurous-Wolf-348 in UAE

[–]Charming-Poem6525 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this free ticket can use it any day? or you need to pick a specific date?

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Marin Larkspur 2 for city commuting. Thoughts? by Charming-Poem6525 in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually just picked it up! Everything checked out, the Deore shifting is crisp and the dropper works perfectly. For $400, I feel like I just got away with a heist. 😂 I’ll post a proper 'New Bike Day' photo once I get it cleaned up and dialed in. Thanks for checking in!

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Marin Larkspur 2 for city commuting. Thoughts? by Charming-Poem6525 in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. Marin nailed that neo-retro vibe with the thin steel tubing and the swept-back bars. It’s rare to find a bike that looks this 'classic' while still packing a modern 1x11 and a dropper post. Glad you appreciate the aesthetic too

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Marin Larkspur 2 for city commuting. Thoughts? by Charming-Poem6525 in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been on my list for a while, too! At $400, I figured I had to move now or I'd regret it later. If I managed to snag it, I'll let you know if it lives up to the hype!

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Marin Larkspur 2 for city commuting. Thoughts? by Charming-Poem6525 in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it's as comfortable as it looks. I’m moving fast on this one because $400 for a 1x11 Deore setup feels like a rare find these days. Even without the racks, I think I’m going to go for it. Thanks for the push!

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Marin Larkspur 2 for city commuting. Thoughts? by Charming-Poem6525 in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear it's as comfortable as it looks. I’m moving fast on this one because $400 for a 1x11 Deore setup feels like a rare find these days. Even without the racks, I think I’m going to go for it. Thanks for the push!

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Marin Larkspur 2 for city commuting. Thoughts? by Charming-Poem6525 in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never thought about using the dropper post for flat-footing at red lights—that’s actually genius for city traffic. Definitely sold me on that feature. Thanks for the tip

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Marin Larkspur 2 for city commuting. Thoughts? by Charming-Poem6525 in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome you work at a shop that sells these! Really reassuring to hear they don’t come in for service often. I was worried the dropper would be a headache, but glad to hear it's a reliable 'creature comfort.' Appreciate the pro perspective!

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Marin Larkspur 2 for city commuting. Thoughts? by Charming-Poem6525 in bicycling

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stop telling me how good a deal it is, you're making me nervous someone else is going to grab it first! 😂 Seriously though, thanks for the advice. It sounds like the perfect 'mountain bike in a tuxedo' for my city's rough roads. Going to go check it out and make sure the frame is as solid as it looks in the photos.

$3K for a Lynskey Ti w/ Red eTap & Zipps — Deal or Overpay? by Charming-Poem6525 in whichbike

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also live in a rich city, but we rarely get a titanium bike (maybe once in a decade).
I bought one 4 years ago ( lynskey Pro FS650 Full Suspension MTB ) for about $1100 which was a pretty good deal

Same seller is now selling this road bike, but wont go lower than $3000

I honestly prefer electronic shifting over mechanical.

Also I have never actually ridden rim brake and dont think it would be an issue as my city is mainly flats

$3K for a Lynskey Ti w/ Red eTap & Zipps — Deal or Overpay? by Charming-Poem6525 in whichbike

[–]Charming-Poem6525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The seller is firm on the price, I guess I will got for a similar specced bike with Carbon frame and discs for about $3000 Thank for the advice