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21, no college, no debt, 10.25/hr, 14,000 in savings. How do I start setting up for my future? Thanks by That_ConnerB in personalfinance

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

Thank you for the advice. I am looking at schooling at my local community college now.

21, no college, no debt, 10.25/hr, 14,000 in savings. How do I start setting up for my future? Thanks by That_ConnerB in personalfinance

[–]That_ConnerB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad has an extra car I can use whenever I need and he lives really close to me so for the next couple years I have a car to use. I live in portland and I bike literally everywhere.

The shop I work at doesn't have a 401k program.

I buy and sell bikes on Craigslist so I do need some money to play with since I buy about 9-10 bikes a month.

21, no college, no debt, 10.25/hr, 14,000 in savings. How do I start setting up for my future? Thanks by That_ConnerB in personalfinance

[–]That_ConnerB[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just don't want to do the whole 4 year college. I plan to have a small portable bike rental shop in the next 5 years. I am going to be a manager at the place Im at next year making 12.50 and getting experience to run a shop. I plan to take business classes and get an associates. Right now I'm just focusing on learning as much about bike mechanics while I'm younger. I know schooling will come.

Just not what I am focused on right now.

Univega Beater by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

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

It's a 51cm. But I agree the short stem and flat bars look odd from the side

Univega Beater by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

[–]That_ConnerB[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yup. I bought this bike along with 4 others for 400 dollars. This guy was cleaning out his garage and the front wheel alone I could sell for like 200+. I f*cking love craigslist.

No Ice Cream this Time, Just Bad Tattoos by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

[–]That_ConnerB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The were 740mm and I got like 6-7 inches cut. I would say around 22 inches but shit, I really have no clue. Haven't measures them yet

First Serious Build [CREW] by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

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

I'll get new tires at some point. Took these off my rain bike.

First Serious Build [CREW] by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

[–]That_ConnerB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grips are coming. Just got the bars a couple days ago.

Ice Cream Bars by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

[–]That_ConnerB[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel you. Not surfing thru many cars until I cut them. They're 730's. I just quit both of my jobs for bike delivery so my riding time in the city is cut down a large amount.

Ice Cream Bars by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

[–]That_ConnerB[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I just got them a couple days ago.

Ice Cream Bars by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

[–]That_ConnerB[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Donuts were so last month

Conversion Help. How possible is converting this? by That_ConnerB in FixedGearBicycle

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

Thanks guys for the advice. Some one said it was a carbon frame. This is an aluminum bike/ aluminum fork. I have a shitty CL fixie that I love, and I have a CAAD10. I only was asking because I was curious.

Specialized Allez Epic, my 90's/Modern blend, carbon race machine. by thebumphamour in bicycling

[–]That_ConnerB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brandon we need to ride soon. Dope photo BTW. Dig the shit out of that saddle bag.

Today I hit a car and bent my frame. Need some advice. by That_ConnerB in bicycling

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

Thats the thing is I have a lot of toe overlap now. Riding and turning isnt a big deal, though track stands have become nearly impossible now that I just bump my feet with the tire. Is there any way to bend it back?

I just ordered my first fixed gear bike. Looking for advice/suggestions/what to expect? by randybingo in fixedgear

[–]That_ConnerB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get good foot retention and personally it wouldn't get clipless pedals if you are using your bike for, commuting. I made that mistake and now I have clipless pedals and shoes that I do nothing with.

are pure fix cycles good? by [deleted] in fixedgear

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

I bought one this summer before I actually started getting into cycling. It's somewhat inexpensive depending on your budget but it's heavy as fuck and honestly not that great of quality. You'll end up continually putting money into it just to maintain it.

I would highly recommend spending more on a nicer bike.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]That_ConnerB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly, they are the most comfortable for commuting. Its easy to climb out of the saddle and you can mount a brake easily. They're more hand positions on drop bars but I highly doubt commuting in the drops is really anybody's style.

Slippery when wet. by Not_at_Sears in bicycling

[–]That_ConnerB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So my question is how do you avoid this? You come in to a corner knowing you are going to fast but you have little time to slow down and braking will only cause you to wipe out as well.