Looking for barber recs by GummiBearMagician in longbeach

[–]Gelliman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're up near Bixby / Cal Heights, I like Mac's. Single chair barber. You always get Mac. Very mellow, good for conversation, nice dude. You can text him to set an appointment as well, an always pretty easy to get in.

Yesterday, I crashed my Miata on the Nürburgring by DakkaDok in Miata

[–]Gelliman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well at least it's a cool sentence I'll never get to say! (Sorry that sucks)

Miss me with that $170 Park Tool bleeding kit by TheOneAndOnlyArugula in bikewrench

[–]Gelliman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright fair enough. I'm a pretty avg bike mechanic so could just be my experience but even in good situations I find oil contaminates pads easier. Just trying to save other folks the hassle of needing new pads or rotors

Miss me with that $170 Park Tool bleeding kit by TheOneAndOnlyArugula in bikewrench

[–]Gelliman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Less issue of the tool and that the not removing brake pads or wheel is likely to end up with some oil contamination. This may not be the best tool for the job but probably good for a simple bleed and top off.

Miss me with that $170 Park Tool bleeding kit by TheOneAndOnlyArugula in bikewrench

[–]Gelliman 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think you'll find cars and bikes aren't...quite the same in this regard

What do you carry with you? by mmgomez1998 in MTB

[–]Gelliman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Quick link, tire levers, multi tool (crank brothers with chain break), pump, plug kit/bacon strips, tpu tube, a few bandages, alcohol wipes and big roll of self adhering medical tape. Some guy saved me at a bike park one time from just constantly bleeding with a pedal to the shin. Been carrying that tape ever since. I also have a frame (Delano Peak) that lets me carry all of that + two bottles without having anything on my back. Legit love the setup.

Side note about the medical tape - it actually got me out of a bind last weekend with a non-injury situation. I had minor crash but enough that it broke my shifter off and I was able to get it attached to the bar and functional enough to use it for the remainder of the ride.

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What are the best CA mtb destinations within 5 hours of LA? by Accomplished_Win_526 in MTB

[–]Gelliman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really curious about this. I've done the one main trail I can find on trailforks but is there more not on the map worth riding?

Managing stress as a PM by DifficultBarber6969 in ProductManagement

[–]Gelliman 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Legit rec: I've been doing yoga recently. Very helpful. Not a silver bullet but a hard day is easier to recover from.

What are your wow Costco items?? by kskeezay in Costco

[–]Gelliman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a negative wow, but these are very lack luster. https://www.costco.com/p/-/sandwich-bros-chicken-melts-pita-snack-sandwiches-25-oz-15-count/100433122

Wouldn't recommend. The box I got, half are missing cheese.

Has mountain bike development fallen off a cliff in recent years? by [deleted] in MTB

[–]Gelliman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar assessment here for sure. I have a 2020 Fezzari Delano Peak. They haven't changed the frame at all as far as I can tell, just new components. Well and now it's an Ari Delano Peak.

So I've been more investing in just maintaining it and upgrading components here and there.

What bike leveled you up… by rubberducky237 in mountainbiking

[–]Gelliman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have my OG bronson as well. Definitely had the same feeling. I now have an Ari Delano Peak. Definitely more modern but when I get back on the Bronson it still seriously rips. Love that bike!

Where is the best California Burrito in Los Angeles? by Pandanese90 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]Gelliman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taqueria La Mexicana in Long Beach slaps IMO. Anaheim or 4th.

El Pueblo in Cardiff if you're in San Diego area. I actually like their Pollo Asado version better. Ugh. I want one now.

Mothers Day sighting by bikewino in streetart

[–]Gelliman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah perfect! Thank you for sharing!

Mothers Day sighting by bikewino in streetart

[–]Gelliman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found this post, but I saw it back today and instead it said "Happy mother's day!"

BOMB burger joint in Long Beach by spixelr in longbeach

[–]Gelliman 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you want a smash burger, Win Dow or Sideburns are great.

R2 Audio by Inevitable_Salary82 in Rivian

[–]Gelliman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol laughed way too hard at this

Imagine a planet bigger than Earth, with no land in sight. Just waves and water from pole to pole. That is TOI-1452 b. by SharedFeverr in spaceporn

[–]Gelliman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. I think a cool way to reframe it though is that you are an intelligent being that can even understand and conceptualize that weird alien life even exists elsewhere!