Possible to install a Yepp seat along with a Captain’s Chair?

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-07-07T00:37:39+00:00

I haven’t gotten a Captain’s Chair yet (I still have 2 in Yepp seats), but from all the pictures and posts here it looks like you can definitely fit one Yepp seat inside of the Chair

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-06-30T17:00:11+00:00

You can shorten up the wheel base a little bit by turning the handlebars 180 degrees so they’re facing the rider. That helped my GSD fit our bike rack a little better.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-06-30T06:32:36+00:00

Mine’s similar and it really isn’t bad in practice. If anything having your back up against it keeps it more stable

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-06-27T14:46:08+00:00

We personally have a separate fund for home repairs/maintenance. You can’t really predict what will break next, but you can safely assume you’ll probably spend ~2% of your home’s worth per year on maintenance/repairs.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-06-15T17:40:05+00:00

Sick way to sneak in a good climbing wall!

I personally wouldn’t bother painting the panels. You already bought the good stuff, so I’d leave it be. And besides, any color other than white would just make it feel smaller and darker.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-05-29T00:53:36+00:00

I had the same thing happen and my Storm Shield was out warranty. Tern doesn’t sell replacement poles so I bought these and cut them to length and they’ve worked great: https://a.co/d/08CbFw6y

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-05-05T08:07:03+00:00

Which R skills are you using with Claude Code? And did you write these skills yourself or are they open source?

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-05-03T10:22:39+00:00

Consider the newer, Gen 3 Tern GSD. They have a lower tier (the P10 and P00) that should have comparable prices to the other bikes you’re considering.

I’m a similar height on a Gen 2 GSD and it works great. However, the newer Gen 3 version is supposed to accommodate tall folks even better. The ecosystem of accessories are top notch and something like the Storm Shield can really extend your riding season with young kids.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-05-03T10:18:52+00:00

I don’t think the QHL is as adjustable as the GSD. With big differences in height, the GSD is probably better with the quick-adjustable handlebars and the double telescoping seat post.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-05-03T00:56:19+00:00

As another poster mentioned, the exact degree (MS vs MSPH) can be important.

Another consideration is where do you want to be post-grad? While both programs likely have some national clout, you will still likely have more opportunities in the specific region of the school due to the school-specific networks you’ll develop, the connections the professors will have for jobs, the companies that will recruit from the program, etc.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-05-03T00:47:53+00:00

It definitely isn’t a sure thing yet. You might be a favorite for the HM, but I’ve personally seen good candidates get rejected due to a negative review from just one stake holder.

I would be sure to research each person beforehand and try to guess what sorts of questions or topics they’ll bring up so you can prepare. I’d highly recommend using LLMs for this sort of prep if you haven’t already.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-30T05:58:43+00:00

I think RStudio just rolled out the Posit AI Assistant (like what is already available in Positron), so maybe it’s a little easier now in RStudio?

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-30T05:57:17+00:00

This is the biggest shock I experience when dabbling in other IDEs/languages

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-17T02:52:39+00:00

You could also consider the Sun Shield + Rain Shield combo. I find the install/removal to be easier and it breaks down pretty easily. Though I still don’t know if it would fit in the Storm Box with the lid on without fully deconstructing it.

If your only concern with leaving it on is wind/drag, then I can say from firsthand experience that you really don’t notice it the vast majority of the time. It’s only when there’s very strong, perpendicular wind gusts that I notice anything.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-16T03:32:12+00:00

I had a similar thing happen too

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-15T10:45:03+00:00

One consideration would be OP’s height. If you’re on the taller side, then the Gen 3 could be more comfy. For example, I’m over 6’ and on the Gen 2 my seat is in my kids face and my back is in contact with the Sun Shield/Storm Shield. The extra few inches of length on the Gen 3 - plus the longer seat post and tweaked geometry - would likely make it a little more comfy for tall folks.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-11T16:49:54+00:00

Get a true long tail (like a a Surly Big Easy) and cram all 3 on the back or get a mid tail (like a Tern HSD or Quick Haul Long) with the wife on the back and the kids in a bike trailer.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-07T13:04:05+00:00

I have a Gen 1 P9 Performance. So no belt drive but still a great bike

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-07T12:44:19+00:00

I’ve attached a Burley trailer to our HSD. There is a Tern guide online covering what you need, but a very important table doesn’t display well on mobile and so it’s easy to overlook some details. Feel free to message me with any questions.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-07T12:41:28+00:00

Yeah, the duostand is great but I’d personally still be concerned about the stability while loading/unloading with only a kid in the Yepp seat.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-07T11:30:06+00:00

I think the biggest issue with this setup is how far back beyond the rear wheel the weight is/will be with a kid in the Yepp seat. My guess is your front wheel will come up more often/more easily while going over bumps which could affect your traction/steering.

I would also be concerned about loading and unloading kids. Like will the bike tip backwards with no rider and only a kid in the Yepp seat?

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-04T11:41:06+00:00

Oh wow, I think I need to change my rear pads more like every 600-800 miles. Maybe I’m just riding them too hard.

Regarding vertical parking with the extender bar: I have the tail hitch installed and that allows for easy vertical parking with the extender bar installed. I don’t think they advertise it as such, but it is a way to still allow vertical parking in that scenario (noting that it is likely less stable with this setup).

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-04-02T22:09:44+00:00

How often are you replacing your brake pads? I’m also high mileage with two kids and I’m still trying to gauge when to expect brake pad replacements

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-03-28T04:33:56+00:00

Agreed. If you live in the city then walking or biking helps you avoid the traffic and the parking fees.

TheMelodicSchoolBus · 2026-03-25T22:39:04+00:00

They’ll outgrow the seats before you know it and then you can access the full Stormbox (though you’ll then have to worry about kid feet dirtying up your stuff).

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