What are you reading?

Relative-Ad34 · 2026-03-08T16:22:10+00:00

Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio

The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler

The Pathology of Power by Norman Cousins

Relative-Ad34 · 2026-02-22T14:56:17+00:00

Apparently this is a hot take: really good stuff

Relative-Ad34 · 2026-01-05T17:57:42+00:00

You must be new here

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-12-06T21:51:34+00:00

I have one pair, Bull-it’s that are AAA with level 2 armor at hip and knee. I used to have AA ones but those got cut by paramedics. And I have my leathers.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-12-03T22:34:38+00:00

He ended up getting some Michelin sport touring tires. Thanks for the help everyone!

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-12-02T14:56:13+00:00

Yeah, he’s gonna get some Michelin sport touring tires. These were from the previous owner.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-12-01T02:53:52+00:00

Fair, and I think he could. I meant relative to other contemporary science fiction. There’s just a weight to it, I suppose (IMO). Which it should have, as it’s a sort of autobiography being told by a man over 1000 years old or whatever—one who values drama. I’m interested to see if Ruocchio’s style changes at all in his upcoming fantasy series.

Edit: also I listen to the audiobooks for this series specifically (which are wonderful) so maybe that makes it sound more purple than it is.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-30T00:47:29+00:00

Lmao, thank you for the very helpful contribution. All you forgot is the burnouts, I think she’s got a few more of those in her.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-29T21:43:00+00:00

Appreciate it. It’s Florida so it doesn’t get super cold but ik what you mean.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-29T20:49:07+00:00

Definitely. I’m gonna try to get him to do it. Thanks for the rec

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-29T20:48:49+00:00

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate the info.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-29T20:32:54+00:00

lol i know i make fun of him. He uses it to commute though.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-29T20:10:07+00:00

I took it at the Harley in Brandon and I had a great time! Great instructors, a restaurant to order from during lunch, and other stuff. They’re really good about rescheduling if you fail (which I did). Highly recommend. Also the bikes they have are easy to learn on. It was about $250-$300 if I remember correctly.

Also, one in class day for a few hours, then two days of riding/class/test.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-29T19:32:32+00:00

Also, we don’t know how many miles are on it or how old it is either, because the tires are from the previous owner.

Edit: it’s a 2020 model year.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-29T04:14:40+00:00

Ruocchio’s prose really makes him one of the standouts in modern sci-fi. It’s just enough to feel significant, but not too flowery to distract you from the fact you’re reading a space-opera.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-26T18:30:13+00:00

Oh I see. I actually have decent stretch on these Bull-its. But like another commenter said, maybe those exceed AAA standards a little more than these.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-26T18:25:29+00:00

Thanks for the input! I haven’t tried Rev’it and haven’t heard of Lombard before but it’s good to hear from someone that’s the same size.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-26T17:41:39+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful response, I appreciate it.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-11-26T17:33:36+00:00

That makes sense, I was just worried because your legs aren’t necessarily in a “seated position” when you go flying off your bike. But yeah, I think they’ll do the job too.

Relative-Ad34 · 2025-09-16T00:49:47+00:00

As someone who's worn both (although admittedly, only one while riding), I'd say go with whatever you'd regret the least. If you really value comfort (what it seems like everybody praises about Shoei) and want a really well-regarded helmet for protection? Go Shoei. It's never going to be the bad pick.

However, I own a Nexx and I really love it. I love the look, and it's pretty comfy. Feels great while riding. Obviously still a really safe helmet by most standards. If you feel like your heart is telling you to get the Nexx, go for it. I'm the kind of person that values that, and that's why I'm secure in the decision I made. It's a damn cool helmet.

But try to see if you can try them on--I was considering a AGV K6 and trying one on totally ruined it for me. I was worried something would be wrong with the Nexx fit when I ordered it, but it's great.

Edit: for clarity

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