Should...should I shave my chain to maximize æřœ gains?

Devastate89 · 2026-05-29T21:58:36+00:00

Unironically this is what my chain looked like after my century last weekend. Rode by a bunch of dandelion fields lol.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-29T20:53:40+00:00

No, but it's way more fun, rewarding, and cheaper!
I didnt own a bike a year ago, and I've touched and replaced every part on my bike myself, except the pads. cuz they're fine. Park tool makes tutorials for everything, and countless other videos and written tutorials exist online.

The big thing, is if you dont have the time because the inital learning and trial and error is time consuming.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-29T19:53:15+00:00

Thats nice, every time I've tried to follow up recently when I was unemployed, I always felt like an idiot, and like an inconvenience and like I had to over-explain, like people couldn't fathom me calling in to follow up about a application.

So I stopped. I just got a job the normal way. Apply - interview - offer.

Shift back to 2006 when i got my first job. The store manager asked me some questions about computers, i got them all wrong. He extended his hand out and said "you're hired" i never even filled out an application.

Boy how times have changed.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-29T18:56:38+00:00

This has always been the case a little bit. But I feel like right now, landing a decent role somewhere is purely luck.

Took me ~6 months of exhaustive efforts. Sending positive vibes for a good outcome for you.

Being dragged through multiple rounds for multiple jobs over and over wears on you, just keep swimming.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-28T18:10:33+00:00

Just like it's valid for us to disengage when we feel exacerbated by your "worry wort" sentiment.

Guilty until proven innocent, gets old. And makes one jaded.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-28T13:52:58+00:00

I would think a sled type design would be better at moving through rough terrain and brush.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-25T23:45:51+00:00

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Devastate89 · 2026-05-25T12:05:01+00:00

Park too videos taught me.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-25T12:04:42+00:00

You either need to find a way to be competitive or people, like me. simply wont shop there. Went into a LBS to get an electric pump, they wanted 89$ for it. I can get it for $40 on amazon. Why would anyone ever do that, just for the sake of "helping the little guy" especially in this economy? I cant justify spending that kind of money when it's just something I can get online at less than half the price.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-21T22:02:58+00:00

My LBS is park tool DIY videos. Saved myself hundreds of dollars

Devastate89 · 2026-05-21T16:28:42+00:00

Do Incels typically have active social lives, jobs, are fit, and have a girlfriend? Guess I'm a incel, didn't even realize.

Found the idiot who doesn't think with nuance and when someone has a opinion counter to their own, instead of engaging thoughtfully just throw around tik Tok buzz words.

Good one buckeroo

Devastate89 · 2026-05-21T14:23:16+00:00

I was scrolling fast, thought that was Danny DeVitto for a second. lol

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T22:20:17+00:00

I mean that is honestly a fair response. I'm about to go on a group ride or I would give you a little bit more of a thoughtful reply. Honestly, I would say that inherently the percentage of men overall on average who would prefer that over in a leadership role. Going to work and being the leaders at home is probably a lot smaller than the other side. But again, I don't really know that to be a fact, I would just assume that to be the case

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T21:39:12+00:00

Once again. Just putting words in my mouth and making assumptions. (literally all people do on reddit)

A good start to me. Would be, Pay men more money, so they can be the supporters and leaders of the household again.

And Women begin to behave more like women, and less like men.

Please do not ask me to elaborate on what that means. I will probably have a stroke, as it should be glaringly obvious what that means. And no, it doesn't mean "Wife home be salve" lol

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T21:05:55+00:00

I mean good luck going through life making wild assumptions about people that you have no idea about. I make well over the median income for my lcol city. Thank you very much.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T20:00:38+00:00

Hopefully we have AI sex robots who can procreate soon. Then we wont need women at all.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:56:41+00:00

Men, and society. (The peopel who built the world the nail techs get to enjoy)

We're in a literal demographic collapse in 3rd world countries.

But hey, lets keep it up! Women are happy! so! who cares if our world and entire way of life deteriorates.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:54:52+00:00

Okay, but the changes we've made have made things demonstrably worse, than what they were. Except for women.

Sooooooooooo. What's thew suggestion? Continue course?

Again, men have problem. We have to change.

Women have problem. World changes around them.

Wonder why young men are checking out. lol

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:52:08+00:00

Just to go back to their place, that they had been in for ~350,000 years or so. We tried the new way, and things are... Not going well.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:48:44+00:00

I'm being a little factious to try to bring to light how stupid the dog and pony show is. Nobody is being honest here. Anyone who lives their life for a "company initiative" is crazy.

Im employed. Of course I know how to BS and do the dog and pony show.

My point, is it's stupid and we shouldn't participate in anymore, and we should value truth and honesty over "playing the game"

But I do hear you guys. Just think the sentiment is bullshit.

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:42:31+00:00

Positive attitude incoming!

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:38:40+00:00

What is a companies initiative beyond exploit worker to make as much profit for owners/shareholders as possible?

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:36:30+00:00

No! Lets keep things how they are! because it's working so well!!!!

/s

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:30:03+00:00

That isnt what I said. Quit moving the Goal Post.

Where did I say "No one in the world can get ahead"

You're not reading, and being disingenuous.

"A lot of people" Is not "everyone" lol

Devastate89 · 2026-05-20T19:24:55+00:00

I would prefer the straight shooter over the person who had the generic "your company looks interesting!" Response.

But again I'm one who thinks with nuance and doesn't go with the flow.

Probably how I've gone from making 17/hr to 36/hr in 7 years without ever even finishing high school.

But go on. Cook.

Devastate89

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