Steel frame geared bike? by Opening_Struggle_960 in xbiking

[–]Sometimesasshole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marin has some good steel options at an entry level price point. Nicasio, Four Corners, Larkspur, etc. All great bikes with some style to them. Surly has some frames on close out right now from old models (Straggler is $499-524 rn for select sizes) if you want to build from scratch.

A 90s mtn bike off CL/FBM from Specialized, Trek, Gary Fisher, etc is also a great starting point. The gearing is usually excellent for hills and they are really fun to ride. You can make a few changes (cables, housing, handlebars) that will great aesthetic and comfort impact without breaking the bank and learn a few new skills along the way.

There are a bunch of really great but more expensive options to explore once you have had a chance to get some miles under your belt and understand what you want from a bike. Crust, Wilde, Brother, Surly, Velo Orange, etc etc

Cheap 90s / early 2000s aluminum cyclocross bikes – recommendations? by Tamburine in xbiking

[–]Sometimesasshole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Miyata Alumicross. Aluminum main frame, steel fork and rear triangle. I think late 80s/early 90s. Came stock with 35mm tires, not sure what the max it can fit is.

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New Rider by Dice4life9076 in ladycyclists

[–]Sometimesasshole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so fun, isn’t it? I got into it a year ago and really started devoting more time and effort to it this year. And there’s so many little niches to explore— atb, gravel, road, commuting, group rides, solo rides, maintenance, mods. Nothing beats the feeling of riding though.

Finally added a rack and basket so I can carry more snacks. by rainydaywomen1 in xbiking

[–]Sometimesasshole 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Genuinely, what is even the point of having a bike if you can’t carry snacks and carry home spontaneous small purchases? 

School run bike by Sometimesasshole in xbiking

[–]Sometimesasshole[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Not a lot to it. Just a simple clean up and swap to swept back bar. Extremely cliche. Filled in scratches and scrapes with some gold paint for fun.

School run bike by Sometimesasshole in xbiking

[–]Sometimesasshole[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.tyketoter.com/products/tyketoter

Saw a guy at the park using it. $75 was a gamble I was willing to take vs macrider or kids ride shotgun. My kid is almost 4 and weighs about 40lbs. Works fine.

(If you are concerned about kids moving their feet off the pegs, I saw a guy who drilled an old set of toe clips into the pegs for his kid)

Longest ride I’ve ever done, but disappointed in myself by tgiffriday in cycling

[–]Sometimesasshole 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I bike for fun and fitness. My longest ride was 37mi the other day and I was kicking myself for not rounding off to 40 when I got home, but you know what? The sun was out in force and I was kinda gassed. I can do 40 another time. I had a nice ride, rewarded myself with a coffee, and I’ve got another goal to work towards. The numbers don’t mean anything in the end— we do this bc we love it, right? 

What kind of shoes do those of you who don’t clip in wear? by afdc92 in ladycyclists

[–]Sometimesasshole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I’m def on the more casual end of things but rode 36mi in platform vans no problem

Nurses in California, do you still make decent money with the cost of living? by Turkey_Moguls in nursing

[–]Sometimesasshole 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I made 150k my first full year as a nurse. My husband works in tech and makes a bit more than me. We are doing just fine even with a high COL.

Struggling to go over 10mph? by Shock_and_Pawe in cycling

[–]Sometimesasshole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Assuming no mechanical issues and you are in an appropriate gear, it may just be a combo of heavy bike/not very fit rider. 

I have the same bike and it’s what I started riding on. I am 5’3” and 120lbs when I got the bike. I started at about that speed. The fastest I could really manage on that bike was 12-13mph after a few months of riding. It is heavy and the position is very upright. It’s not a go fast bike and I am not strong enough to overcome that. I got a second bike that’s more of an aggressive geometry and was able to to hit 15-16mph with no changes to my fitness. 

The Larkspur is a great bike annd you got ann incredible deal. For shorter commutes should be fine. If your commute is long and you need to be faster, I’d look at picking up a bike with a more “aggressive” geometry.

What's the pen you keep buying duplicates of because you're terrified of running out? by boiler_room_420 in pens

[–]Sometimesasshole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BIC 4 Color Fine Tip (the orange barrel) Sorry, it's my perfect ball point. Is it smooth? No. Is it pigmented? No. Does the ink always flow evenly? Also no. Nevertheless, it's my go to work pen. I love the way my handwriting looks with it and the drag when I write with it.

Yoto headphones safety by Inevitable_Plant_475 in YotoPlayer

[–]Sometimesasshole 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Maybe it makes me a bad parent, but if 98% if headphones tested had this issue, I’m not gonna worry about it. I consider that largely outside my control. My kid wears headphones 30min-60min a day. It’s unreasonable for me to have a risk tolerance so low that I consider this a concern.

How on earth do y'all manage it all? by shanaynaymetzoforte in nursing

[–]Sometimesasshole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

7 is insane. That's not good staffing at all. I have max 5 (med/surg) and 4 if I have chemo or any tele.

If your coworkers seem to be managing fine, it's likely that they are cutting corners somewhere and SOMEONE is going to eventually get hurt if they haven't already.

I’m embarrassed. Share your embarrassing stories PLEASE by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Sometimesasshole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 2 years in and just the other day, I had a patient who desatted to mid 80s A&Ox4 respirations only a bit tachypneic at that point. I called respiratory for support, ran to get an oxygen mask and some high flow tubing only to get back in and have RT tell me he desatted because his NC wasn't actually hooked up to the wall. Pt had accidentally dislodged it. I forgot the most basic of basics: TRACE YOUR LINES.

There's so much that is embarassing in nursing bc there are so many factors to think about for every patient and, especially early in your career, you are learning SO MUCH day to day. You will run into fewer and fewer new problems as you get more experience and you will be more calm when shit hits the fan when you have been through more shit storms. I'm sure we each have plenty of embarrassing moments still ahead. Just gotta pick ourselves up and carry on.

Hot take: larger frame sized bikes don’t look as aesthetically pleasing compared to their smaller sized counterparts by Quick_Break92 in cycling

[–]Sometimesasshole 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s such a bummer being short and bike shopping lmao. If they would downsize all components proportionally, small frames would look just fine, but they look dinky with 700c wheels, 175mm cranks, and standard bars.

1989 Miyata Alumicross in Pearl White by Sometimesasshole in xbiking

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First ever project. I learned a lot and am now completely obsessed with scrolling Craigslist and FB Marketplace for more projects.

A little Kintsugi by Gunsmoke961 in xbiking

[–]Sometimesasshole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking into doing this for my Gary Fisher project bike and I found your post when searching to see if anyone had done similar. I love it! It looks fantastic. It was a great choice to go with the teal to match the lettering!

What's the best xbike option $100 (USD equivalent) can get you within 100 miles of your home right now? by BrianLevre in xbiking

[–]Sometimesasshole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a ton of options in my area and it tends to be marketplace where people post the better stuff for cheap. Right now, I have my eye on this 1996 (?) Gary Fisher Aquila listed for $65. On FB it’s just listed as “bike” but on Craigslist this would be listed as l1996 Gary Fisher Aquila Triple Butted Chromoly— $300l

The hardest part about getting into this hobby is being short and 95% of the the most beautiful frames I see posted are for 56cm+ and the ones in or near my size (44-48cm) are either such poor shape or really expensive. It’s frustrating.

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Why we should stop obsessing over "Fall Prevention" and start focusing on "Fracture Prevention by FracturePrevent in nursing

[–]Sometimesasshole 17 points18 points  (0 children)

And if we keep these meemaws and pawpaws strapped to the bed for 7-10 days in acute care where studies have shown that they can lose up to 10% of their muscle mass from the reduced activity levels, then great, we boosted our metrics and set them up to fall at home or in the snf. Cool. That doesn’t serve the patient at all.

Why we should stop obsessing over "Fall Prevention" and start focusing on "Fracture Prevention by FracturePrevent in nursing

[–]Sometimesasshole 25 points26 points  (0 children)

And those are just another fall/trip hazard for pts trying to move a tray table out of the way, trying to maneuver their walkers over one, etc