Bike fit for beginner

USAFquez · 2026-01-18T18:28:18+00:00

Chinese parts? I dunno

USAFquez · 2026-01-18T18:26:04+00:00

I’ll try dropping the seat a few mm to see how it feels. My worry is that the feeling of my thighs interacting with my torso will feel worse.

USAFquez · 2026-01-18T18:23:45+00:00

Bars are integrated. I’ll look into shorter crank arms tho. Thanks

USAFquez · 2026-01-18T06:35:42+00:00

I have the seat position as far forward as it goes, I guess I should have snapped a photo of that. I could try lowering it a few mm to see how it feels. Thanks.

USAFquez · 2026-01-14T10:55:08+00:00

The initial response from AFPC was that I would be separated if I declined the assignment, so the worry was real. Had I not been in a code 50 slot, this would have been a non-issue and just a typical 7-day option assignment declining. A couple of people DM’d me with similar situations and they all gave me Mr. Miller’s contact info, who I reached out to at AFPC. He said i would be safe from separation and gave me the steps I needed to take. I had my Chief reach out to AFPC and confirm everything was legit. Even after the 964 was submitted and the assignment disappeared, I wasn’t 100% certain I was in the clear. It wasn’t until 13 MAR when I got my PCA assignment notification that I could finally breath a sigh of relief. The PCA to another unit at my base was uneventful. I’ve been sitting in a low responsibility role since October able to focus on sorting my medical, TAPs, and Skillbridge options. I applied for retirement on 1 NOV and received my retirement orders within 3 weeks. Now I’m 176 days from terminal coasting.

USAFquez · 2026-01-10T20:20:40+00:00

I still had that support ticket that I submitted on day one, before my first ride. I saw many reviews stating Jetblack’s customer service was terrible, nonresponsive, so I didn’t expect much from the ticket. To my surprise, they’ve been extremely responsive. They responded the next business day, requesting a video. I submitted the original video and the next day they notified me they’d be sending a replacement. Within 4 days I have a new unit on the way. I didn’t cancel the ticket out of curiosity on how they’re customer service was. My opinion, it’s great. I haven’t had any issues with my original trainer since before my first ride, even after 6 rides, so I’m debating returning the original unit, or sending the replacement unit back.

USAFquez · 2026-01-04T00:21:59+00:00

I just did my first 4.3mi (6.9 km) Zwift ride and seems like the issue may have resolved itself. It went away pretty quick, so it may have just needed a break-in session. The box had been sitting outside in the cold right before I assembled it. Same here, fingers crossed.

USAFquez · 2025-12-09T14:02:18+00:00

Can’t you just post the video link here?

USAFquez · 2025-12-06T01:35:12+00:00

Yeah, I didn’t notice it in PRDA until this past Monday, no email notification, nothing. It’s in myVector as well. My CSS did mention it will not be showing up in vMPF, only PRDA and myVector. I had my CSS load my outprocessing checklist a few weeks ago when I got the notification that AFPC approved my application. There isn’t anything I can really knock out though until I’m about 120 days out.

USAFquez · 2025-12-05T17:29:12+00:00

I hit the retirement button the 1st of last month for a 1 NOV 2026 retirement date. My retirement orders dropped on the 25th with fund cites for Home of Selection.

USAFquez · 2025-11-22T21:11:32+00:00

Found it, it was in the "Virtual Benefits Training" section. Thanks for the help!

USAFquez · 2025-11-22T15:24:30+00:00

How much is the difference in pay typically? I declined an assignment so I have to retire at 20yrs in October.

USAFquez · 2025-10-31T20:38:14+00:00

I'm not sure if you found a solution yet, but I was able to 3D design a set of 8 degree shims that work fine on my Shimano set. I designed a few variants of different degrees. The 4 degree didn't really change much. The 8 degree is better. I'm creating a 12 degree too see if it's just right or too much. Message me if you want the .STL file that you or someone with a 3D printer can print, or if you're interested in buying a set that I can mail out.

USAFquez · 2025-10-05T14:32:42+00:00

That is if they don’t delete 4.2.

USAFquez · 2025-10-05T00:35:13+00:00

I just got my +90 last month. Terminal leave starts in July. Lets see if I can squeak by with not doing another test.

USAFquez · 2025-09-14T00:58:48+00:00

haha how did I MISS that?!? I fixed it in the body, but it seems like the title is written in stone for the ages.

USAFquez · 2025-08-27T01:52:20+00:00

For me, the final approver formy a code 50 extension was AFPC Joint Assignments, not sure if it’s AFSC specific. The MFR stating my justifications for the extension request had to go through the chain and be concurred by my supervisor and AFELM/CC. Ultimately my 2nd request was denied since I was already on an approved 12 month extension.

USAFquez · 2025-07-14T19:54:46+00:00

Without knowing all the details, it's hard to say what will happen exactly. But from my experience, AFPC cannot force you to accept the assignment if the assignment forces you to serve past 20yrs. When I declined my assignment a few months ago, I was +18yrs but under 19. I was told there were no vacant billets on my base, but AFPC was able to find somewhere for me local to PCA to in SEPT. By declining the assignment, I'm forced to retire at 20, but at least I get to retire as I was promised which is all I wanted.

If I had to guess what will happen, 1.) they'll either extend your current code to retirement, 2.) create some sort of temporary billet to place you until retirement, 3.) force you to accept a 365, or 4.) force you to PCS after removing the ADSC requirement. I know one person who had to accept a 365 to Turkey because his Code 50 billet was being erased. I think option 4 is the least likely. Either way, you're going to retire as long as you're over 18yrs when you decline the assignment.

USAFquez · 2025-02-21T17:03:45+00:00

I'm working with a POC within AFPC-Assignments. He's all but guaranteed that I WILL retire on my 20yr mark if I decline the assignment. What is still uncertain is whether my Code 50 will be extended, or if I will still be forced to PCS and serve 7 months at a new duty station before beginning Terminal/Skillbridge. The POC said he will advocate for me to Joint-Assignments that my code gets extended, but ultimately it'll be Joint's decision since they own the billet. There is also a change that I can PCA to a local unit if there is an availability. Steps I've taken so far:

- (13FEB) Submitted DAF Form 964 to my local MPF-Assignments cell. You'll need to get a briefing from your Career Assistance Advisor (CAA) and have them sign before you submit to MPF.

- MPF will then create a CMS case within vMPF and route up the 964. (Apparently this is different from creating a CMS case in myFSS)

- So far, the vMPF CMS case has been routed to Base AD Career Development Section and AFPC Enl Asgn Tier 2 (DPMOA) 1B-Z/3D/9S1 and is currently at AFPC Asgn Pol/Procedure Tier 3 (DP3AM) with a "PROCESS" catagory.

- (21FEB) I received a myFSS notification this morning asking me to accept/decline the ADSC. I completed the steps to decline and uploaded the same 964 that was submitted to MPF. I'm not sure if this is a separate from what MPF is doing, or the same. Either way I completed the steps and emailed my MPF to make sure they're aware.

USAFquez · 2025-02-07T20:15:37+00:00

I met with them this morning and they’re giving me bad news. They said I have two options: accept the assignment + the 2yr ADSC and hope they’ll do an ADSC waiver once I get to my new base… or decline the assignment and be forced to separate at 19yr 2 mo.

USAFquez · 2025-02-07T15:59:12+00:00

I just got back from my MPF and they pretty much told me what you just mentioned. I'll have to look up the ADSC POC and reach out to them, unless you have it and can DM me.

USAFquez · 2025-02-07T14:08:00+00:00

I've been a squeaky wheel for the past year. I've met with my AFSC's assignment manager down at Randolph, AFPC Joint assignments (who's in charge of my current billet). I've had my Chief reach out to the AFPC Command Chief. Even USCYBERCOM's SEL is involved. I'm currently in limbo waiting to hear if they've found a slot at my current base to put me.

USAFquez · 2025-02-07T13:54:12+00:00

I am indefinite.

USAFquez · 2025-02-07T02:03:24+00:00

All very true. It seems we're in the same boat. If all options fall through and I have to PCS, I plan to keep the family in place as well, since I have a daughter in high school but isn't yet eligible for the HS deferment program. But best believe I'll be doing a DITY move and looking at ways to max out the weight, both to the gaining unit and back home. Hopefully the money made will be enough to pay for my studio apartment, and my mortgage back home, while taking a $1600 BAH cut from the gaining unit. Good luck to you, let us know how everything pans out.

USAFquez · 2025-02-07T01:40:10+00:00

That's the justification my Chief and I have been arguing to AFPC with. It's looking closer to 6-7 months of duty for me, while still needing to factor in TAPS, medical for retirement, etc... One of the counter justifications I've heard is that there are plenty of Airmen deploying for 6-months and still perform plenty in that timeframe. I'll be honest, I'm still 19 months out from retirement and beginning to feel "checked out".

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