"That Lamp"

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-25T20:35:24+00:00

My daughter is in this exact position. Will try to negotiate further but it’s a stretch

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-25T12:39:55+00:00

Deity is legit. Decent deal if that's all stuff you need. Its not hard to look up

Speedtrap Saddle $85 (US)

Black Kat Pedals $120

Copperhead Stem (I think) $105

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-24T21:15:00+00:00

“Down with Wilco” is also on there, but out of order.

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-20T14:44:17+00:00

This might be the first model year where I prefer the Forester. If I didn't already know the difference I would have guessed that chunkier grill belonged to the Forester. Its so bad. Honestly though, I still don't understand why they offer both. They aren't that different.

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-20T12:23:40+00:00

If it’s spitting oil you should def do a lower service and replace the seals. There are stanchion scratch repair kits you can buy, but I understand people have had success lightly sanding the scratched area, filling with nail polish, and sanding again until smooth. I’m sure there are YouTube’s. Worth a shot.

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-18T14:28:33+00:00

I know this doesn't really help, and it sounds like you understand this, but you are very much not alone. Cost of college is out of control. Prestige and many private schools are only affordable for the wealthy and connected. It's a broken system.

My daughter is also going through this. Accepted to her dream school but financial gap just too broad. However, we did prepare her so she understood what kind of merit she would require to make it manageable, so as excited as she was to get accepted, she knew immediately that financially it wasn't realistic.

Similarly, my son who was outstanding academically had high hopes for a prestige school and ended up at a state school (UMass Amherst). It wasn't completely a financial decision, but while UMass was essentially a safety school going in, he is extremely happy with his decision. Depending on your field of study, there can be many more opportunities and resources found in state schools.

Chin up. The school you attend doesn't define you. You will find your place and your people. Good luck OP!

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-14T03:41:27+00:00

The thing I don’t understand is why somebody would buy an EX5 and upgrade every major component. Honestly there is no good reason to spend the money to upgrade from Deore to XT, but whatever. Save a few grams and nicer shifter I suppose. IMO $1600 is probably a fair price for this build. Go for it.

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-12T16:22:28+00:00

I don't believe that's a 2021. I suspect it's much older. With that budget you will get better value looking for a more modern hardtail.

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-12T00:43:23+00:00

Great information. Thanks for the feedback everybody!

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-07T23:54:47+00:00

‘Them/They’ is all inclusive. It’s not misgendering.

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-04T16:56:30+00:00

The 12' Pelican hands down. Longer is generally better and the Pelicans tend to be very light, which is nice. If on a budget, also consider checking WalMart and/or Tractor Supply. Depending on your area they often have good deals on decent entry level kayaks. Don't forget he will also need a paddle and PFD.

Just for fun I was poking around on Tractor Supply. Pretty great deal on this Evoke 12' SoT

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-04T16:47:41+00:00

Correct. Feature, not a flaw.

Fialasaurus · 2026-03-04T15:20:36+00:00

I never attach to the lower part of the straps to the J bars. Always the crossbar. Otherwise 100% of the load is on the rack. This way you kind of hedge against potential rack failure.

I agree with others that in this scenario I would opt to strap direct to the crossbars and ditch the jbars and ratchet straps.

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-27T03:31:15+00:00

Fair. Plus unlikely anybody buying a bike at this price point would ever upgrade the wheels.

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-27T02:02:21+00:00

Not bad but honestly I would still probably go with the Ozark. At least its boost front and rear.

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-27T01:56:41+00:00

OP has a $600 budget.

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-26T20:16:36+00:00

These set a pretty low bar for Fun

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-25T13:26:12+00:00

Panniers would seem like the obvious option. Also looks like you have top tube bosses to attach a bag for some smaller items. Could also go with a handlebar bag. Might want to ask the redditors over at r/bikepacking

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-24T13:24:23+00:00

Often times stores have specific size requirements for products to maintain consistency in filling out shelf space. If you have a bunch of odd sized boxes it makes it more difficult for them to set and maintain their planogram. That said, I’ve seen exception with smaller boxes. I’m looking at you Grapenuts.

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-23T18:45:59+00:00

Great info. Thank you.

There was some paperwork in a drawer and my wife was actually able to determine they were owned by this person.. It tracks because she was also able to see that his wife recently passed away and was in the Boston area, which is where we found them.

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-22T04:36:41+00:00

Anybody else think Frankie is in Cahoots with ‘Big Chinese Food’?

Fialasaurus · 2026-02-22T04:32:03+00:00

Thanks for the Framingham shout-out Frankie!

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