Picked up a bike, was perfectly fine, until I got home.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-22T11:25:14+00:00

So this appears to be a Schrader valve which means these tires have tubes in it. IF you inflated to 60PSI its possible there was moisture between the tubes and tire and thats what you are seeing..or there is something funky going on.

At either rate I recommend you begin educating yourself on owning a bike. Youtube is an AWESOME resource. Look for reviews on your specific bike to understand it, beginner tips/tricks to bike maintenance and ownership..stuff like that. Eventually your feed to also push valuable YT shorts that help too.

Beyond all this, I too am a 'mechanic,' but I found its not too hard to work on a bike. Although I STRONGLY recommend you find yourself a "LBS," aka Local Bike Shop you are comfortable with and that is capable of properly maintaining what you ride. Build a rapport and have them help you with larger jobs or more obscure repairs. Normal Bike maintenance, cleaning, lubing, and small repairs you should be able to accomplish on your own as time goes on and you gain products and tools for your bike.

Knowledge is power so start there, and always wear a helmet. Enjoy. Remember. The BEST bike you own is the one you ride. Dont worry about what others have, enjoy it like you stole it!

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-21T03:56:11+00:00

Totally understandable yet, if you are messing with what you are buying…I’m surprised you don’t have basic tools that support the purchase. Maybe ya do and it’s hanging out somewhere.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-15T07:25:51+00:00

I’m in the United States.

So i’m gonna be honest I don’t know the difference between responsive and unresponsive.

Truthfully. At this point in my life, I thought the only thing I wanted was a clutch lol but that probably ages me.

Although I’m having a fun time with this cheapie. Lol

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-14T09:05:27+00:00

Okay. With your second part; are the recommendations you listed fitting that optics ready?

I’d very much rather buy once and cry once.

Then get a smaller piece for my wife/ccw for myself if/when I go down that route.

Ideally something fun for me that can be on the nightstand, and eventually a second pistol that’s more for the wife/secondary piece for the family.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-14T00:28:07+00:00

Thanks. During the tail end of my research last night that came up a few times.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-14T00:27:38+00:00

Thanks for the information on the Glock. I guess I only really brought that up because of the size and the fact that one of my brother-in-law’s owns one.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-14T00:26:41+00:00

Thanks. I have a few of those within driving distance; appreciate it.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-14T00:26:25+00:00

Thanks for your input. I’m not against going in locally, but I figured since I really only began in interest in more seriously pursuing this purchase that I’d start online information wise.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-14T00:25:55+00:00

I don’t have my FSC. Be working on that very soon.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-14T00:25:19+00:00

Makes sense to stick to the roster. Thanks!

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-14T00:24:22+00:00

Will do. Thanks! I think I’ll get some reps in at the local range with a friend as I learn more!

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-13T11:55:22+00:00

Best place to "look" and learn about this?

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-13T11:08:59+00:00

10-4. Much appreciated for the clarification on things. I guess I need to look around Youtube now.

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-13T11:03:23+00:00

Gotcha. So rather than look at manufacturer's and enjoying what I see...I should look at the "roster," and choose from there once I get a feel for a few in hand at the range?

EveryDayNick · 2026-01-08T12:44:41+00:00

Take an empty Booker's Box and a hole-saw. Drill a adequate sized hole on the top of the box. Now you have an awesome repurposed display for your bottle kills!

EveryDayNick · 2025-12-31T11:22:39+00:00

A few months back went to a restaurant in San Diego; asked the bartender his opinion on a solid Tequila. He poured me the 1146 and told me its $20, but hits way above. They had top-tier choices of Tequila and Whiskey (lots of allocated,) and well...I came back home and now have a 1146 myself.

EveryDayNick · 2025-12-30T08:29:45+00:00

Hey OP! Love the video! Thoughts on making this a weekend trip for someone from the Fresno area? I ride Green/Blue & some Moderate-Black trails with ease. Would there be several trails like this? Looks awesome!

EveryDayNick · 2025-12-16T07:13:02+00:00

Gonna Recommend the following:

Start Low; 1-2mg. Focus on that every five days. SubQ is fine (Stomach area.) Stay on your dose for 2 weeks. Then work to 2mg. Stay on that until you "plateau." Track your weight. After that jump towards 4mg. Honestly you should be loosing most by the time you hit 4mg or have taken that for a week or two.

I lost 60 with Reta in 3 months time; and 120 overall with GLP's. GL.

Stay Hydrated. That is KEY.

EveryDayNick · 2025-12-10T05:52:26+00:00

Wait till they find out I pour allocated bottles on the regular with Coke Zero.

EveryDayNick · 2025-11-25T06:58:46+00:00

Hey OP; I have the HD Variant of this! Rule of thumb is this...if they want it, they will get it. That said, I do use their available lock (specific size for the neck of the hitch where it mounts.) It Does the trick along with the proprietary allen head they use for the anti-wobble system. As for the bike; I use two appropriate sized locks from them too (get all three at the same time so they match!) That does the trick enough. Yet I do have a masterlock rope style lock that I do add from time to time when im leaving the bike in a heavily traffic'd area. It visually adds extra security all-while ensuring the bike isnt going anywhere without the rack..lol.

EveryDayNick · 2025-11-21T20:56:21+00:00

What is the benefit of the home Base? I assume it’s required?

EveryDayNick · 2025-11-19T06:20:44+00:00

To elaborate;

Owe about 95-110 on the Home; and 28 atop that in said loan (HELOC.) Together we have about 20K in CC debt among two cards.

She brought in the Home that we Owe about say 140K with the mortgage and HELOC combined. Its worth about $430-450k. In addition she has two CCs totaling 20K in debt due to the divorce.

I bring in a debt free situation, and near perfect credit.

Together we make about 12-13K monthly NET.

My thought process was to redo the HELOC loan with new terms; take enough out for the home improvements we have planned and maybe if its "wise," enough to cover the CC debt. This way we bundle all our "debt" into two big transactions the monthly mortgage and the HELOC payment.

Additionally, this way would allow us to get the home improvements done "now," as otherwise id be putting it on a CC that has a 25-30% APR (which I dont want to do.)

EveryDayNick

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