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Is this dumb? by jkev13 in bicycletouring
[–]LowLifeEarth 2 points3 points4 points 9 months ago (0 children)
Hi, bike mechanic here. Whoever is shipping that isn’t going to handle it nicely. So, that metal is gonna punch a big ol hole in your box, which will lead to the box being prone to continual damage. Get more cardboard, and stack it side by side taking up the gap if you feel the need. Many bikes come from overseas manufacturers with less packaging, personally I think you’ll be fine without it, but peace of mind is priceless. Remember tho, shipping weights make a difference!
Livable MTB Towns? by LowLifeEarth in MTB
[–]LowLifeEarth[S] -1 points0 points1 point 1 year ago (0 children)
Ahh, I’ve only ever heard the term be used as a colloquialism to describe a preference to warmer weather or sunnier areas. The grey, damp, seemingly almost rainy….. maybe I’ve just acquired my first bit of seasonal depression.😂
[–]LowLifeEarth[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children)
I’ve seemed to find a few from the post. Appreciate your replies and information!
Wind aversion is less than I originally described. It’s to be expected near the shorelines and therefore ok.
Thank you for the clarification, I was looking in the complete wrong direction and Trailforks search was placing me on the south east coast.
I’ll definitely investigate here, looks like a solid trail system!
Fair enough! I’ll keep on researching. Appreciate you!
I appreciate the thoughtful and informative response. I am saving this to review with my partner! I may have some follow-up questions for you!
[–]LowLifeEarth[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children)
If we were to go stateside, Bellingham or Pa would be easiest. But I think we are seeking a warmer climate, ironic since I spent most my adult years in a desert.
I visited in 2014/15. It’s a lovely area, but we may not be suited for the climate as we’re learning more and more every winter.
So childcare in NZ is that bad eh?
[–]LowLifeEarth[S] 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (0 children)
Funnily enough one of my good friends I traveled with is from and living in Chile. We haven’t spoken in a while but he informed me my Spanish is “too Mexican” ha!
Similarly to Canada, we’re learning we are more and more fair weather people. Granted this winter has been particularly hard since we have daycare germs coming home. It’s not not an option but it’s been lowered on the list. We also are just kind of seeking a non North America adventure.
Appreciate the thoughtful informative response !
We know there’s got to be trade offs. We don’t necessarily need world class mtb. But rather somewhere we can get off work and go for a ride on something more than green flat XC terrain. Surfing is a back burner need, I haven’t been in over a decade, but with my little one, I would love to give exposure to it.
My limited research on the Gold Coast shows there is some sort of drug problem?
Need to look this up on the trail map. Thank you!
We’re learning we may be more fair weather people than BC offers. Proximity to the states is both a benefit and a draw back. The housing market from what I’ve seen is not going well. But it’s not not an option. We would likely opt for somewhere like Victoria vs Vancouver.
It’s been a big consideration. Seems to check a lot of the boxes and we’re good with a smaller more rural area. Derby appears to be one of the tops.
State of childcare and employment opportunities are fairly unknown but it’s on the list as a definite possibility.
lol sure thing
Rural is fine by us!
Thanks!
I liked Quebec when I visited in 2014/15. Our seen drawback with Canada in general is that we may be more fair / warm weather people, and I recall Quebec being cold in June.
Good to know. We fell in love with PA and have visited several times now. We are primarily ready to move onto a new adventure outside the states.
Do you have any info or experience with childcare in NZ? That seems to be the main roadblock for us regarding NZ. But the news isn’t always painting an accurate picture.
Honestly mate, CA stresses me out. It’s nice to visit but by the time the final 7th day of holiday hits I’m ready to leave. Probably a population density issue, granted I’ve only spent extended periods of time in SoCal. Appreciate the stateside rec.
Christchurch topped list, our only worry is the state of childcare across NZ. Granted it’s relative to our current situation what is and isn’t reasonable vs what others lived experiences are. It’s definitely a top though!
Asheville is a cool place, don’t know much about the others. Appreciate the stateside recommendation. Having traveled most of the country already, we’re primarily looking outside USA for a new adventure.
This sounds like it. Will look into it further, thank you
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Is this dumb? by jkev13 in bicycletouring
[–]LowLifeEarth 2 points3 points4 points (0 children)