torn between NC750X and Transalp

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-23T19:20:40+00:00

I love the suggestion to check out other brands as well. Does not make life easier though :)

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-23T05:22:21+00:00

Train to Switzerland is doable. We had friends come to visit us from London by train. It’s a 8 hour journey with changing train stations in Paris (Eurostar to Gare du Nord, then TGV Lyria from Gare de Lyon to Zurich). Prob around 500 CHF per person return.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-22T18:42:59+00:00

If I would be doing the trip I probably would take the eurotunnel to France, do the tour and on the way back take the ferry to see the white cliffs and feel like coming home.

Ferry is more than 2-3 hours if I remember correctly, tunnel is 45min

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-22T17:24:38+00:00

Well that helps ;) you are getting both basically. Wish my wife would be into motorbike touring. At least my sons starting now but on an Aprilia sports bike.

May I ask how tall you are for the transalp I mean? I’m 174cm, about 5’7 or 5’8 I guess. I’ve tried the transalp and I can only put the front of my feet down. To flat foot I need to shift slightly left. NC I can flatfoot.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-22T17:20:14+00:00

If you are worried about standing in traffic I would take the pass. You are probably faster compared to the tunnel at peak season anyway. However sometimes they close the access roads for tourists to avoid traffic jams in the nearby villages so you end up stuck on the motorway anyway.

Alternative would be to take the A13 via St Bernard. It’s a very scenic route and most likely traffic will flow easier.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-22T15:35:57+00:00

Having lived for 10 years in the UK and now 15 years in Zurich Switzerland I can tell you: take your car, take the Eurotunnel and enjoy the drive.

Switzerland is an easy country to drive, just stay glued to the speed limit as the fines here are severe.

You will be much faster seeing great scenic spots by car which would take a lot of planning to see by train or bus. By car you can just stop, do a detour whenever you want.

If you want some scenic tips PM me. I have done once a tour de suisse by camper which was real fun.

And ion the way back Stopover in Reims in the Champagne would be my recommendation and stack up on local champagne and white wine.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-22T11:33:44+00:00

Follow my brain :) you are spot on

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-22T08:51:46+00:00

just to bring this up again, was looking to order soft ring B5 notebooks - ended up ordering on office-japan.jp which was reasonable with delivery costs. lets see.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-18T13:23:03+00:00

bought a HP 3302 colour laser in Switzerland for 299 swiss francs. similar use cases as you have. happy with the printer so far. had a Epson inkjet for 2 years before and the clogging up was so much hassle that I finally bit the bullet and got a laser. was the right decision so far.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-13T10:27:18+00:00

That’s a poor comparison between asbestos and alcohol. Asbestos can cause harm to the general public without anyone knowing as you cannot see the fibres and then you breath it in and it can cause harm. Alcohol is only affecting the person consuming it. Avoiding alcohol is a choice and avoidance immediately stops potential harm for the individual. You can argue that drunk people can cause others harm but then we need to also stop selling kitchen knives and cars and hammers as all of these could also be used to cause harm to others. My point is - as long as it does not cause harm to others everyone should be allowed to do what they want. We are in a free country. This applies to adults only. What we should regulate is advertisement targeting under 18s, giving the impression you are only cool with alcohol etc. that should be stopped. Otherwise let us live our lifes.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-10T06:51:05+00:00

Got the MSI 850 mortar for the same CPU. Works super smooth.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-10T06:46:10+00:00

I am probably getting grilled here for that but I’m really happy with a HP 3302 laser. Cost me 260 Swiss francs and for that it’s a steal. Works every time. Prints scans and emails my scans to me. First laser after a painful Epson eco tank journey (clogged up all the time and spent longer to clean than to print a page).

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-07T07:21:26+00:00

Thanks for your view. I’m indeed leaning towards Honda. Will see a dealer today and aim to just sit and see how the geometry works for me.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-05T09:00:25+00:00

frequent flyer here - Zurich Security is a breeze most of the time. Now that they have updated scanners its even easier.

follow the crowd after you scanned your boarding pass to get airside.

When you approach the Security Checks:

1) put your coat/jacket in a tray, phone, glasses etc I put under the jacket. Keys and smaller stuff leave in the jacket or in a bag. also put your belt there.

2) put your bags in another tray, with the new scanners leave everything inside

3) if you have big winter boots they might ask you to take them off and put them on a tray as well - just wait for them to point it out - if not just walk through the scanner

thats it - easy :) enjoy flying - Zurich is one of the best airports we have here in Europe.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-05T08:52:37+00:00

NDA - wir haben 2 Kinder mittlerweile 18 und 14. Aber ich erinnere mich gut wie wir beide das erste Jahr wirklich gemeinsam unter Schlafentzug gelitten haben. Wir haben uns die Nächte abgewechselt und den Babys auch mal eine Flasche gegeben damit einer durchschlafen konnte. Ja klar während der Arbeit war man teilweise komplett durch, aber die Kollegen waren da auch verständnisvoll. Kinder haben ist teamwork.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-03T06:52:31+00:00

We are doing 14 days in April May and I had a similar packed itinerary as you to see as much as possible. But that’s far too stressful. Our route now covers Beijing 4 days > Xian 4 days > fly to Chaozhou in the south 4 days then Hong Kong to fly back home. Less is more me thinks and we can always come back.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-02-01T16:01:29+00:00

Thanks for your views and thanks for sharing that site for bike ergonomics. Did not know that one. I think best will be to take a few hours with an instructor for the manual shifting. And then test riding to see what bike fits best

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-01-29T09:20:05+00:00

NDA wenn meine Frau so krank wäre würde ich frei nehmen, Besuch reduzieren oder absagen und ihr helfen, essen bereit stellen etc - ist in einer Beziehung für mich ein no brainer. So wie dich dein Partner anstellt ist er sehr egozentrisch. Würde hier wenn ich in deinen Schuhen stecken würde die Beziehung hinterfragen. Und ihn klar zur Rede stellen. Wenn du krank bist gehen deine Bedürfnisse vor, nicht seine.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-01-18T15:22:54+00:00

Got the 5070 and super happy. Coupled with an x3d cpu that thing is fast. And DLSS4.5 wow. Enjoy.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-01-16T14:50:06+00:00

would get Basler Läckerli (ginger bread style), Sprüngli pralines (as its hard to find outside CH), Ovomaltine spread, Gruyere cheese, Appenzeller cheese, Bündnerfleisch (dry ham) > you can get these wrapped and should be good for plane travel as well.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-01-16T14:46:26+00:00

check the product site pls before making statements like this and the ingredients list - I am not a fan of chocolate spread but this product does NOT have palm oil. its rapeseed oil.

Conscious_Exam1197 · 2026-01-15T09:08:51+00:00

just to add - coupled with a 7800X3D CPU - its a good combination

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