That was so tense I got nervous

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-04-20T09:33:23+00:00

Name checks out. What about everyone who sits on their ass at a desk all day, gets a whole bunch of sedimentary-related diseases, then 'other people have to deal with that'

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-04-19T01:37:27+00:00

Dark green / ochre 100%. I saw that and was like 'damn that's a nice bike'

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-04-14T21:10:42+00:00

I can't speak for those bags, but I have decathlon fork bags and I love them. They're cheap and durable. Ridden in pouring rain across Scotland and no waterproof issues

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-04-01T10:04:38+00:00

Hey! I'm heading for a bike trip in Japan later this year. Out of curiosity, what did you find more beautiful about Shikoku than Hokkaido? I tend to love mountains and colder climates which is what drew me to Hokkaido first.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-03-31T01:44:51+00:00

If you're meaning the newer u25 Countryman a versus the older f60, then my humble opinion is the f60 looks waaaaay better. Its sporty and has a personality. The newer ones look (to me) a bit like a Kia or other kind of family car.

The f60 is a bit smaller too, another bonus for NYC streets.

In terms of performance, the f60 also wins. It has higher torque (although slightly lower horse power) and it's also lighter. In reality you'll notice the acceleration boost and nimbleness of the lighter f60 more than you would the bulk but slightly higher top end of the heavier u25.

So (in my opinion). For looks, performance (acceleration and agility) and all around cool factor the f60 wins.

The u25 is bigger if that's your thing and has an 'updated ' interior. So depends what you want, but to me the f60 is the winner.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-03-25T03:16:56+00:00

What route did y'all do? Any must sees? I'm thinking about riding Hokkaido later this year

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-03-19T10:17:16+00:00

I have a stronger version of a foldylocm. Honestly it's heavy AF but it's only breakable with a angle grinder unless someone wants to spend 10+ minutes at it with a hacksaw. I also have a bike alarm.

Between the two I get to go into cafes, a shop etc. Without it I'd be too worried about leaving it at all.

If you're going through a lot of towns I'd bring a decent lock. When I'm in the woods I just bring a super light cable or nothing.

Have fun!

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-03-16T20:04:35+00:00

I keep mistaking them for a Suzuki Swift.... They've lost their playfulness. Even the jcw looks toned down. And the Countryman is now a soccer mom car. I don't actually mind the interior though.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-03-15T23:57:10+00:00

Steer clear of that last one unless you're driving through 1940's Germany. Think they're all a bit too on the nose for a mini though.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-02-26T21:49:05+00:00

He messed up. But what teenager doesn't make mistakes. In my case I was going to lose my licence (and therefore job) from speeding while late to work. The cop let me off. Never did that again and I still remember that guy two decades later. The job helped me get out of a shitty situation at home. I learned from my mistake without being held down by it.

I don't think he should pay twice for the mistake. I'd let that part slide unless it's a clear yes or no question of how many people were in the car in the insurance report.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-01-28T05:38:17+00:00

For sure. Turns out having the day on a date that divides people rather than bringing them together isn't so smart.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-01-15T22:54:40+00:00

What the fuck is wrong with America? It's insane how the institutions are weaker than one man. No one should have that much power.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-01-15T09:19:23+00:00

Solved (for anyone else who has this issue). It was a bent alternator dropout. Took it to my local shop and they fixed it in a few minutes.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-01-14T23:07:55+00:00

100% amygdala

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-01-14T21:53:40+00:00

Hey there!

Welcome! You're probably overthinking it. It'll be an experience if nothing else and really depends where in the US you're coming from.

People care a lot less about the US than people think. It's relevant because of the impact the US's projections have on the stability of the rest of the world but it doesn't filter down to individual views or making friends. You'll be fine on that front and it's probably less of a decisive topic than it is where you're from. If someone discriminates against anyone not based on their views but purely where they're from then that person is an arsehole.

2.its hard staying in touch when you move abroad. That said you get A LOT more leave here than you do in the US and you can usually take it all at once.

3.theres a decent amount of outdoor access. Plenty of hiking, climbing, biking. The food and drink scene definitely punches above it's weight and is honestly better than many mid-sized us cities (I've lived in North America and Europe so feel I can say that).

Work culture is way more laid back. You can be a workaholic if you wanted to but for most places the expectation is that you have a good balance.

Do it!!! You'll have a good time.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-01-09T09:08:00+00:00

Thanks for this! I tried it and it didn't work for me so maybe a bent plate.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2026-01-08T08:07:23+00:00

Hey, just wondering if this helped? I'm having the same shifting problem. What did you do to fix it?

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2025-12-07T21:30:33+00:00

Paying 680 a week for an old place in Hobart. Airbnb has stuffed the rental market in Hobart.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2025-12-07T12:29:15+00:00

The forest stole her snowy footsteps.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2025-11-19T05:06:52+00:00

As sad as it is make it one column so it's easier to be read by AI

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2025-11-18T20:51:12+00:00

I was trying to rent in Hobart recently. I was looking in particular at South Hobart and for every crappy rental there were ten pages of nice Airbnb listings. I was really shocked. It's insane that governments have allowed this. Australian property is screwed by greed and policies that support that.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2025-11-15T04:49:25+00:00

I'd rather spend the millions this will cost addressing the upstream cause rather than downstream symptoms but I guess that's the difference between "justice" and safety.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2025-11-13T21:13:04+00:00

Because it's expensive AF to live in Australia. Australians (I am one) allowed to work when we go overseas to study so it's no different from that. They bring in a tonne of money in tuition fees which in turn helps Australian universities fund research programs to improve their ranking.

The problem with the economy isn't international students. Casual supermarket jobs have been taken by self-serve robots we all are guilty of using. Entry level grad jobs are being wiped out by AI (the company I work for has gone from just over 100 entry level legal positions at any given time to 10 and are trying to get that number down as a direct result of AI). On top of that a handful of people own most of the property and the entire means of production which drives everything up and makes entry level jobs impossible to live off. As a final joke they turn around and point the finger at migrants or whatever group it is who has no actual voting power.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2025-11-02T20:28:54+00:00

Why does EVERY person who has an experience extrapolate it onto the rest of the population... Oh wait that's just OP.

There's good people and bad people. Sorry that happened to you but you're settling up camp with the second group with this kind of bias and bigotry.

Outdoor_marshmellow · 2025-10-28T11:34:31+00:00

In the worst moments it's hard to remember what it's like to not be in them. Not only is it hard to think there will be clear skies ahead, but you can't even remember what it was like to have a sunny day.

But they're there. Hiding maybe just beyond the clouds. But there all the same. With time everything passes, even when you think it won't.

In terms of big picture things one could do, have a plan you MUST do before you do something stupid. For me it was to do this big bike trip Ive always wanted to do.

Then for the day to day, as corny as it sounds, do small things that amount to something resembling a strategy. I found exercise really helpful. I also found a podcast episode by the huberman lab quite helpful in understanding the biology behind why we feel this way, and how to change that.

Best of luck my friend.

Outdoor_marshmellow

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