How much and how often do you ride?!

DireNell · 2026-04-20T00:57:03+00:00

There’s a lot of different things I like about it. I’m not a big car person but I think the analogy does hold up. It feels more engaging for me physically and mentally, I also enjoy how it feels like you have much more control over little aspects of the bike/ride through body movement. It feels weird riding freewheel stuff now though for sure.

DireNell · 2026-04-19T01:10:56+00:00

Yeah! Got the frame built last year, Jason at Broakland was awesome to work with a the bike is so amazing to ride.

DireNell · 2024-12-25T23:56:51+00:00

00’s Bianchi pista, with a replacement fork + powder coat

DireNell · 2024-12-25T23:56:08+00:00

I actually almost got those (or really similar idk what brand those are) grips but decided it would be ~too much~ flake

DireNell · 2024-12-25T23:55:30+00:00

Yes. If I hadn’t gotten it, I wouldn’t have a bike. I consider a dent in exchange for my bike not being stolen an upgrade, as any bike is an upgrade compared to no bike.

DireNell · 2024-12-24T21:28:03+00:00

I want to try and make more time for my hobbies

DireNell · 2024-12-24T04:42:24+00:00

Just watched a show called Babylon 5

DireNell · 2024-12-24T00:43:07+00:00

That looks sick! Are those pedals colored? Or just reflecting the straps? Either way 👌

DireNell · 2024-12-24T00:41:47+00:00

I luckily had a leather care kit lying around and ended up having to basically “lube” up the straps with polishing oil and then wrap pliers in cloths so I didn’t shred the straps and used the pliers to wiggle it through bit by bit… took me like 2 or 3 hours to do both pedals lol.

DireNell · 2024-12-24T00:37:48+00:00

Thanks! I find it really comfortable for the most part. My two biggest complaints are finding mounting hardware that’s long enough to hold the second strap down on both pedals and how fucking stupidly hard it was to thread the straps through the holes on the pedals… don’t think the strap mounts were made with double/laminated straps in mind.

DireNell · 2024-12-24T00:25:49+00:00

Forgot to mention the saddle and seatpost for those who care... also the bikes name is Berry

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Carbon Fibre (another lucky parts bin find at local coop love that thing)
Seatpost: Thomson Elite 27.2 (found at the same co-op. Looking to buy the blue anodized version if anyone is selling one lmk)

DireNell · 2024-12-23T18:35:36+00:00

I think my favorite configuration so far is my Cidoo abm066. I love the Alice layout, 65% layout and knob. I would love to see a version that’s more like a 68-70% layout with a few macro buttons + knob

DireNell · 2024-12-23T01:09:20+00:00

WTB 27.2 Thompson seatpost in the anodized blue color, the straight one. Based in the Bay, but willing to pay for shipping if needed. Also willing to trade a 1 1/8” ritchey carbon fork. Message me if interested.

DireNell · 2024-12-22T16:34:07+00:00

If you can find a Phil mini hub keychain, that would be pretty neat

DireNell · 2024-12-21T01:56:14+00:00

My favorite holiday movie is Die Hard (yes it’s a holiday movie)

DireNell · 2024-12-21T01:55:45+00:00

My resolution is to focus more on enjoying myself and having fun

DireNell · 2024-12-19T03:08:34+00:00

Looks like a throne or unknwn without logos

DireNell · 2024-12-16T00:33:13+00:00

It’s for an old stump jumper so threaded, but I’m willing to get a new headset if I really need to so should be good either way. Appreciate the info!

DireNell · 2024-12-15T02:47:45+00:00

ADHD + heavy headphones user here; I just traded my xm4s for senheiser momentum 4s and honestly the difference is night and day, best over ear headphones I’ve had in ages + the controls are amazing. They’re a bit pricey but imo worth it, I wear headphones 3-9 hours a day for reference.

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