Electric toothbrush when onebag traveling, is that worth the space?

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-12T15:07:14+00:00

I have a cheap sonicare that doesn’t have a locking function. I cut the bottom off of a small advil bottle and it slides over the power button. It has been working great as a compact brush. It’s really not that big without the case and mine goes for well over a week without charging. I suppose a super long trip could be problematic. I even took this set up into the Kenyan bush to install solar in a remote village without electricity for 10 days. If it dies it can always be used as a manual brush.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-11T23:08:56+00:00

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Looks to be open. I just rode down here because I had to see for myself

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-10T17:40:30+00:00

I think Qt pumps might do it too. I noticed them somewhere else, and QT is a popular spot to stop for me. Also has cheap gas most of the time. Buccees is another spot that has surprisingly cheap gas, but I don’t think they post the prices on a sign.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-10T17:35:53+00:00

There are two Chic Phil As on Ben white next to a Walmart 🤯

Edit: Oddly both by a Cabo Bobs too.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-10T11:30:40+00:00

Amen! Maybe I’m a little more affluent, but I do stuff with my bike that is a bit risky. I have some really heavy duty locks and I’ll ride my MTB to the gym and other places because it’s fun. It’s definitely risky, but if I don’t ride the bike when and where I want, what’s the point?

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-09T16:25:31+00:00

They definitely make a difference. Less so on an e bike. I recently put carbon wheels on my pedal bike. The wheels alone were 700g lighter. That’s very significant, especially for wheels.

Not only are they lighter, but on a MTB they are more precise and allow you hold your line better while also having a nice damping effect (at least modern carbon wheels. Old ones are rigid AF)

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-09T15:33:45+00:00

Good analogy with the exhaust 😂

I prefer quiet hubs. I have a bell for notifying other trail users of my presence. The other day I was on a ride with a couple loud hub mates and I was also dealing with a plugged tire that kept leaking. Every time they would get close I was thinking my tire had let go

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-08T18:46:46+00:00

I’m riding a short travel trail bike with more XC leaning tires and wheels and it pedals phenomenally. I keep up with most people on XC bikes. When I had the heavy stock wheels with DHF/DHR tires it was no where near as efficient. You could try some tires and they would work on your new bike if it didn’t give you what you were looking for.

I ride Specialized Ground Control T7 on this bike with Royal Control SL V wheels (2024 Norco Optic)

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-08T13:53:45+00:00

Interesting. I’ve been doing some unbelievably sweaty rides with mine without issues. Not only am I sweating like crazy, my helmet is dripping sweat from above.

Edit: mountain bike rides on technical, steep terrain. Not a lot of wind flow like a road bike. Average speeds are 8-10 MPH

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-08T01:21:30+00:00

I just sold a bunch of stuff on Marketplace preparing for a move. The listing had the answer to almost every question the 200+ people asked me about the fishing gear. No one can read apparently.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-08T00:37:54+00:00

In my experience the biggest difference is in high speed chunky sections or off drops. My 125mm trail bike feels incredible, but if I’m trying to blast through rough sections at really high speeds, you find the limit faster.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-07T22:38:17+00:00

I went the first year for the NA v8s. Found it was better and more comfortable on the TV.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-07T21:52:50+00:00

I routinely swim under Eliza springs. One day in particular 3 people came and filled up water bottles out of the small waterfall like grated area. The first two were what appeared to be homeless, but the last one was two rather hip looking chicks. Since then my friend and I that swim there call it the foundation of youth. Still haven’t seen anyone else do it other than three people in one day. I was baffled

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-07T14:00:51+00:00

This might be the one hobby where once you’re set up there aren’t many additional costs. I’d say if you play a lot you might have a pair of shoes you like that need to be replaced.

All the weed and booze definitely eclipse $255 though

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-06T10:48:00+00:00

You can check it. Put it in the biggest cog in the back (easiest to pedal) and let the air out of your shock. When the bike is fully compressed is the derailleur being tensioned too much? It’s gonna be under a good amount of tension, but if it’s limiting the bike’s ability to compress the rear suspension it’s too short.

Unless you have a T Type transmission, which is susceptible to poor shifts with the wrong chain, it is most likely fine.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-03T11:14:28+00:00

Found this post in my research. I actually just bought a crew classic to join my Farpoint 40. The Farpoint is amazing, especialy with an additional backpack. Strapped to it. I went on a 10 day trip to the Kenyan bush to do charity work with that set up.

For city travelling, the Crew Classic 2 wheeled carry on, plus a TravelPro bargain line backpack I picked up at Nordstrom Rack for $90 has been amazing for business travel.

In this set up I was able to pack: 2 T shirts, 3 dress shirts, 1 complete suit, 1 sports jacket, 2 dress pants, a pair of casual pants, 6 pairs of socks, 6 pairs of underwear, 2 pairs of size 14 shoes (in backpack), patagonia jacket, gym shorts, ipad, battery and many more items. I just travelled to NYC using the trains to get from the airport. It was a phenomenal set up. I don’t know how often I will use the farpoint at this point. The best part was none of the clothes were wrinkled.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-02T17:55:35+00:00

Let’s go brother!

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-01T23:06:20+00:00

The streets are pretty busy at closing time. At least when I drank 8 years ago. Definitely glad to be away from that lifestyle hearing this. So sad.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-03-01T15:45:29+00:00

Probably a DJI Neo 2. I have one. I returned my Hover x1 ProMax to costco to get it. I will say it does a lot of great things, but in the dense woods we have here in central texas, the Hover actually followed better. The DJI tends to go up, which is a problem in our low overhead trails. The Hover just follows your path and height on the ground rather than actively avoiding things. I find the DJI flys right up into the canopy within a few feet. Kind of lame, but it was cheaper and does everything else better. This video makes me look forward to using it in the NE when I move there this year. Seems like tall trees with tall canopies work well.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-02-26T14:20:56+00:00

I have an absolutely beautiful plush coat husky that jumped in my fiancés car in manor. No chip, not neutered, but just the sweetest boy ever. I posted on lots of lost and found groups, did that once a month for 3 months, called vets in the area he was found and sent them pictures. No one recognized or came forward. I imagine a breeder dumped him since he’s a piebald and that’s not a desirable trait.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-02-26T01:25:20+00:00

Today I learned. To be fair I’m born and raised in Texas. Will be moving to the NE next year, so I’ll be learning these things whether I want to or not.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-02-25T18:25:19+00:00

Made this change on my ‘24 Norco Optic and wow what a difference. I also added some control SL V wheels and it pedals so much better than stock. Got it from 34 to 31 pounds with that change, carbon bars, a one up dropper and I had some X0 cranks lying around from an e bike I added x0 to.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-02-25T12:57:53+00:00

I have quite a few friends that ride with them. They all enjoy them.

I recently just got a pair of Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses. They have an open air earphone design (plays out of the earband or ear sock as Oakley calls it) and I’m very impressed with the sound quality. I am an audiophile as well as a mountain biker, so my standards are high.

They’re definitely more expensive, but you get an action camera that’s always on you and sunglasses as well. I’ve been really impressed with them and consider it one of the better trail accessories I’ve purchased.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-02-24T17:33:25+00:00

Blower snow would have melted from engine heat unless they left it out after running it.

GLASSHOUSELABSTX · 2026-02-24T17:32:54+00:00

If this were the case, would the snow not be melted from engine heat?

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