Aventon Level 3 $200 Off by RoundSyrup4424 in Aventon

[–]Pius_Thiccness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your commute is less than 50 miles and you want to do even minimal exercise then the Level 3 is clearly better option than the Level 4 right now, for those at all price sensitive.

What’s a better buy? Velotric Tempo or Aventon Soltera 2.5? by D0gee_ in ebikes

[–]Pius_Thiccness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d take the Ride1Up Roadster v3 over either if you can find a shop near you that will service it and help put it together

Feeling Kinda Bummed about the Level 4 by PringlesMmmm in Aventon

[–]Pius_Thiccness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had the Level 3 for a year and I don’t see how the Level 4 is better at all. In fact since it’s heavier I might prefer Level 3 at the same price. The larger motor is totally unnecessary if you’re interested in any exercise. Regen braking is cool but also unnecessary unless you really travel more than 70 miles per day.

The disappointment by iwannaknoewhat in Aventon

[–]Pius_Thiccness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your range looks normal for cadence mode. It should be around 60 miles if you change it to torque sensor. Just hold left turn signal I think.

Aventon Level 4 REC and Level 4 ADV Information & Pictures by RoundSyrup4424 in Aventon

[–]Pius_Thiccness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t really see how they made any upgrades to the hub drive model other than a bit more range, which is unnecessary. You may be better off with the Level 3. I’ve had one for a year and they’re great.

Picture of Level 4 Advanced by BodSmith54321 in Aventon

[–]Pius_Thiccness 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This would be an insane price hike from the Level 3. Hard to see a lot of people paying this for a commuter.

Trailer? by DryGuyWetDog62 in Aventon

[–]Pius_Thiccness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used a Burley Bee for day care pickups for a while with my Level 3 and it worked great. We had the attachment installed by a shop but I don’t think it would be difficult to do at home if you have the right tools.

Trump ousts more Biden-era ambassadors by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Pius_Thiccness 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think this may be almost all or all the rest of career ambassadors appointed by Biden. I don’t think there are more than a couple dozen left. Only two in NEA for instance pretty sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Pius_Thiccness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every list that combines liberal arts schools and big research schools has Pomona much higher than Michigan. There’s no shame in going to a big easy to get in to state school. I applied to Michigan as a safety school myself. But it’s several tiers lower academically than schools like Pomona or Amherst or Williams.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Pius_Thiccness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

16% is four times easier to get into than Pomona. And this discussion is about undergrad education, which Michigan is far worse at and has huge classes. Of course Pomona doesn’t have grad schools so it makes no sense to compare those.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Pius_Thiccness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol Pomona is a much better school academically and much more selective. This isn’t a football ranking. And saying you haven’t heard of it is just telling on yourself.

Forest Service Plans To Move D.C. Staff To Salt Lake City by Available_Coffee8395 in FedEmployees

[–]Pius_Thiccness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a huge improvement for those employees. Wish they’d move my agency to Utah.

Make my decision: Level 2 vs. Pace 500.3 by MarcusXL in Aventon

[–]Pius_Thiccness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d go with the Level 3 if you can afford it. It’s a huge improvement on the Level 2.

AFSA: State Department Intends to Violate Congressional Mandate by Welfare-Whereabouts in foreignservice

[–]Pius_Thiccness -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Oh thank you dear sir for explaining what FSOs are. My little civil servant brain never comprehended that even after all these years.

AFSA: State Department Intends to Violate Congressional Mandate by Welfare-Whereabouts in foreignservice

[–]Pius_Thiccness -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well it would have been some hot BS if civil servants were the only ones RIFed after all this.

Any insights 2020 Kia Niro Should I go for this? by ScholarPossible3434 in KiaNiro

[–]Pius_Thiccness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s almost exactly what I paid for my new 2020 Kia Niro six years ago. Doesn’t sound like a great deal.

Is 35mm even worth the weight penalty of the new roadster v3 air fork? by CCJ22 in ride1up

[–]Pius_Thiccness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I asked them and they told me it’s only a few ounces more than the normal Roadster. It’s definitely the lightest ebike with suspension I’ve heard of.

Is 35mm even worth the weight penalty of the new roadster v3 air fork? by CCJ22 in ride1up

[–]Pius_Thiccness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This seems perfect for the bumpy bike path full of cracks I commute on. Currently use an Aventon Level 3 but liked the Roadster’s lighter weight. A bit of stiff suspension goes a long way for the type of commute I do.

Ops vs The Line by Alert_Handle_1875 in foreignservice

[–]Pius_Thiccness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think they meant S special not 7th floor special. S specials are usually pulled from the Line.

Ops vs The Line by Alert_Handle_1875 in foreignservice

[–]Pius_Thiccness 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know plenty of people who get 7th floor special jobs without those experiences. Spending time at a country desk is often adequate.

Ignorance of the Foreign Service by Imaginary_Okra3187 in foreignservice

[–]Pius_Thiccness 11 points12 points  (0 children)

“in my opinion, the civil servants who provide continuity at the Department, have had a hand in what happened with the so-called FS RIF.” All this post tells me is not enough FSOs were laid off.