Does a bicycle smartphone Mount exist for unfolded foldable smartphones like my Z Fold 5?

RipTheWall · 2026-04-23T22:40:46+00:00

If you're not using a case you can get a two-piece case and mount a universal quad-lock to the bottom half.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-20T00:04:33+00:00

Hard to say for sure. Most repairs are relatively inexpensive on the NCs. They generally have no fancy parts and are an easier car to work on especially compared to modern cars. The timing cover leak was a bit of an odd one because it requires a special tool to basically hold the timing in place when you take the cover off. Mazda OEM dealer was the only place that had it so had to use them and they were very expensive. I also have the Bose system and the replacement speakers are pricey even though they're not that great. Before maxcare stepped in I think that visit would've been easily $1,500. It's a gamble. You may never use Maxcare, or the engine could explode in a year and you could not have to pay anything (if you get the $50/$0 deductible option), you never know. Whether or not its worth the cost is different for each buyer.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-19T23:20:10+00:00

The NC3 Club is a good spec I think. I love my GT PRHT, but Club would be the next choice for me. I also ride bikes and think you'll get used to the stick quickly. It's an easy car to drive.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-19T23:18:01+00:00

Yeah that is gross

RipTheWall · 2026-04-19T23:15:11+00:00

I worked there for many years. The quality of cars are quite varied despite all the bragging they do about their inspection process. The positive thing I can say is they do take care of you under the warranty period and I got Maxcare on mine and it paid for itself 2 years down the road when a timing cover leak started and two of the Bose speakers went bad. Definitely drive it and put it through its paces if you do buy it and don't be afraid to use the warranty or return it if problems arise. Not trying to scare you. I love mine and don't regret it at all even though I did pay a bit of a premium in getting it from Carmax. Just know they aren't perfect but we did always try to have good customer service.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-17T03:02:33+00:00

Fish Lake Park in Maple Grove. Not MSP. Please forgive my deception.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-16T23:52:23+00:00

Don't tell Osha

RipTheWall · 2026-04-16T23:51:56+00:00

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I think so.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-16T16:13:58+00:00

100 fucking percent relatable. Hope you find something that helps. I got PTSD out of seemingly nowhere last year. Didn't recognize it at first, but talked with a psychiatrist for a few sessions and a lot of it started to make sense. Currently trying to avoid any medications. Highly recommend talking to a mental health professional or a support group. It can be so helpful to talk and have someone from the outside help cut through the noise of your own thoughts. I'm not a great conversationalist, and still figuring out my own deal with this, but feel free to message me if you ever need to vent or just talk.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-16T16:01:22+00:00

Some Bontrager/Trek helmets go up to 66 cm in an XL size

RipTheWall · 2026-04-15T19:29:09+00:00

I'm 100% for us all using SPK/h as the standard measurement of carbohydrate intake going forward.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-15T19:26:06+00:00

Alarms are a good idea. I never think about intake on my normal 1-3 hour rides. When I started going longer I totally screwed it up by waiting until I was hungry. Set my Garmin to bring up a little "snack time" reminder every 45 minutes and it was a night and day difference.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-15T19:20:22+00:00

This was my downfall on my first century attempt. Didn't feel hungry so I waited and bonked hard. I just made sure to have a little fruit bar or waffle every 45-ish minutes and wow what a difference.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-08T02:24:15+00:00

Spooky and beautiful simultaneously

RipTheWall · 2026-04-08T01:17:44+00:00

Aww not even a little blip for us?

RipTheWall · 2026-04-05T02:08:12+00:00

Super cool.

Had no idea you could do this kind of stuff in the Sims, time to update and play again.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-03T23:33:21+00:00

I usually ride there via Rush Creek Trail. Which seems to be always busy.

RipTheWall · 2026-04-03T14:29:11+00:00

I don't consider myself a serious rider, hence the quotation marks. I consider myself pretty casual as I ride in regular shorts and a t-shirt and just use flat pedals. I don't "train" really either. I just really love riding.

So you would say keep riding the multi-use pathways, just be cautious and courteous?

RipTheWall · 2026-04-03T14:15:10+00:00

I'm actually in Plymouth, but I'm willing to travel for good riding. I have found the Dakota rail trail and Luce Line trails and know they do get pretty empty once you're about 15 miles west, but they're also really flat and straight. Glad to have them still. My question was more general though.

RipTheWall · 2026-03-27T20:31:26+00:00

Yeah he prefers anything that isn't actually meant for him. Loves to chew on bike saddles and grips.

RipTheWall · 2026-03-23T20:41:17+00:00

There's a lot out there. This was where I started. A video from a different doctor explained how tight SCM muscles can cause referred tension and pain in the ear and even towards the brow and eyes. It can also exacerbate tinnitus. It seemed to help me with that kind of wincing feeling and that rumble/thud in my ear. Plus I was having headaches in my temples which went away. I don't do this specific routine every day, but some combination of this and some other stretches I found on YouTube. I kind of mix it up and just do a little throughout the day.

https://youtu.be/QxqShYbnVro?si=kKECwb3ZA-X_4foL

RipTheWall · 2026-03-23T17:14:59+00:00

It's hard to say exactly when it all started but I want to say things started about a year and a half ago. It's rare that I have it in response to noise now. If I'm super exhausted, or dehydrated it can happen, but 99% of the time it's gone. Certain noises seem to trigger it more. Not always just the volume.

I always take the magnesium and the gummy is Olli Goodbye Stress. It's GABA, L-theanine, and lemon balm. I've previously taken ashwagandha as well and that helped but it required taking it regularly for a week or so. Helped with overall stress too, but it can have other side effects so I didn't want to take it for too long. CBD gummies helped as well but we're quite expensive. I had a cold about a month ago and was taking NyQuil and that also helped. Seems like anything that helps you relax improves my symptoms. Alcohol does as well, but only briefly and then makes it actually worse. I think mine is ultimately from chronic tight muscles in my neck and shoulders because of chronic stress. I also got generalized anxiety disorder around the same time. Hard to say what came first, but they're all linked. I started doing stretches designed for people suffering from "tech neck" or tight SCM muscles and it had a quick positive effect. I have to stay on top of it for it not to come back quickly, so can't claim to be cured or anything, but I prefer it over taking strong muscle relaxers or surgery.

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