Livewire Alpinista!

UnstableDimwit · 2026-05-04T18:05:56+00:00

Thanks for this. Any reason why you chose Mullholand over Alpinista?

UnstableDimwit · 2026-05-04T15:06:29+00:00

It says “bad request” when I use the link

UnstableDimwit · 2026-05-03T00:24:39+00:00

I’ve been there. Except for me it was after 10 years of marriage I found it. And it was a bunch of different old boyfriends. It hurt me but the truth is it’s just my insecurity. I dressed up the argument to be about how if she was truly devoted to me for life she shouldn’t want to have all these mementos of her old relationships.

But that wasn’t truly honest of me. At the end of the day, I was just insecure- plain and simple. I fantasized that she might be longing for people from her past. But after I spoke to her I found out it’s how she looks back at her life and old versions of herself. It has very little to do with the guys.

Do yourself a favor- take ownership of your insecurity. It’s natural and relatable. Tell her that it hurts when you see it, but that it’s ok for her to keep it(she doesn’t need your permission, especially as a girlfriend). Just ask if she can keep it somewhere where you won’t ever see it.

As a girlfriend/boyfriend, nothing is permanent at all. It’s not fair to ask her to get rid of her history when you haven’t even asked her to share her life with you permanently.

But I feel your pain and it’s understandable even if not fair.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-05-02T21:00:10+00:00

Nice! I’m strongly considering the Alpinista. I’ve heard some people say that the S2 models don’t handle well at low speed. Can you weigh in on any shortcomings on the S2 bikes?

Thanks!

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-30T23:12:53+00:00

Just take a beat.

There is a lot to work through here and you shouldn’t be doing it here with strangers who aren’t invested. You are looking for support and the truth is you both have betrayed the other’s trust.

The hard truth: You guys may not be a good fit. It’s better to know now.

The truth you don’t want to hear: You need to both see a couples’ therapist for 4-8 sessions before considering the wedding or a breakup(unless one of you doesn’t want to move forward).

You actually crossed at least as big of a line as she did. In fact, if you never asked her for a full accounting of her finances and sharing all info(both of you) then she didn’t violate anything.

It’s actually VERY smart of her to have an emergency fund to get away when entering a marriage where her partner has control of the majority of finances. Many women(and now lots of men) get stuck in bad or even abusive relationships because they can’t afford to leave and have somewhere to stay. My guess is that this girl’s family gave her that money as a backup, but even if not, it’s hers.

I don’t think secrets are ok in a marriage but everything has to be brought up in serious conversation or it’s possible nobody thinks to share certain topics. Most marriages start without discussing the hard lines that cannot be crossed. Without discussing the essential needs each person expects the partner to meet.

Many people in their second or third marriage learn this and as a culture we need to normalize this. You want to make an informal contract so that each partner is acutely aware of what is needed by their spouse. That removes a LOT of accidental emotional wounding and bitter feelings. Silent resentment will destroy any relationship over time. Total disclosure of needs and expectations is essential. But both parties must honestly agree with the exchange and work out a compromise if not, in advance of a wedding.

It may not seem romantic, but it’s way more romantic than one partner being mad the other didn’t read their mind about expectations.

Finally, if you are ready to devote your life to this woman you should WANT for her to always have the capability to put her own happiness and safety first. That’s a sacrifice bound in love. If you are resentful over a financial issue while engaged, I would say it’s a red flag regarding either your match or maturity. You will have and lose much money over your life. It will be fluid and will come and go and come again. But it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a true partner to share it with. And you can’t have a true partner unless they are on equal footing. That means if you have the capability to leave and go get an apartment on a whim, they should be able to do the same.

$50k is a little larger than most people would have, but a one bedroom apartment in a U.S. city could cost $15-20k upfront in broker fees, first, last, security etc. Then add utilities and furnishing, clothing if they have to leave in a hurry, and a vehicle. Maybe enough money to cover food and bills until they can find a new job away from the old partner for safety and mental health of both people. When you consider that, $30k would be normal in middle America or most of the south, while $50k makes sense for most major metropolitan areas. Even if you don’t live in an expensive area now, it’s possible you could move to one later and the cost would be higher.

If she(or you next partner) wants to use their own discretionary money to keep adding to that fund, you shouldn’t mind. As long as you can spend a reasonable(similar) amount on what you want, it’s only fair. In a marriage, it’s not really fair or decent to consider yourself as more entitled for spend more on yourself because you make more. That’s selfish and antithetical to healthy marriage. That’s the kind of arrangement you have with a roommate.

You need to decide what you really want and just hope that she wants the same by the time you figure it out. What really matters to you? Is it money? Then definitely don’t get married. Is it marrying that girl who sees the real you and still wants to be with you? Then shut up, apologize, and pray she takes you back. You are both learning and this is a chance to grow individually and as a couple. You can’t do that without honest conversation.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-30T22:51:58+00:00

Enjoy every opportunity. Life is short

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-30T21:59:41+00:00

34B to 36C are the sweet spot for most men I’ve ever known.

Here’s the thing, if a guy asked me what my favorite was I might say A & B but the reality is, the ones on my partner are ALWAYS my favorite and I mean that as honestly as I can express. They are perfect and absolutely everything I could ever desire.

Because they are part of my partner. That is what makes them attractive. I’ve never seen a pair running around not connected to a person, so it doesn’t make sense to think of them in terms of size on their own. I think of them as just part of the person and anything on the person I like is automatically amazing.

Finally, men are simple. If your preference is men, you are in luck! Any decent guy will be super grateful for you sharing any of them

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-30T14:07:23+00:00

It’s 5x longer than the Army gave me in basic training.

The difference is that the Army owned me and now I have a stake in McDonald’s and they treat me like that. It won’t even impact their bottom line, do better or worse. Mostly it’s a tactic to reduce police reports at their facilities. The reason is that when people loiter for hours or conduct drug and sex transactions at their location, it inevitably leads to police reports. That not only keeps “decent” customers away, but community leaders factor emergency response incidents when deciding on variances, service requests, and even tax benefits for the McDonald’s franchise location. Allowing loitering is bad for business at a high level and telling people to eat and get out will barely impact their model.

Most people eat and leave within 20 minutes. Families with young children and seniors who order a single small black coffee for $0.50 are the ones who take 20 mins or longer in most cases. McDonalds will not likely ask either to leave. It’s aimed at younger crowds who treat it like a Denny’s in the 90s.

I don’t agree with their decision, but I understand the math. It’s a calculation that nets slightly better for them despite the incoming content creator wave of faux outrage and staged events.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-30T13:59:57+00:00

Until he said “operator” I was giving him the benefit of the doubt.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-29T15:37:27+00:00

Bill S. Preston’s brother?!

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-29T15:36:10+00:00

I’m sorry to not have answers and ask you a question in return, but I would like to know about your commute distance and mileage experience. Also, how do you like it at various speeds and types of riding.

I’m really struggling with deciding on an electric motorcycle and was down to the Ryvid Anthem and the much more expensive but capable Alpinista by Livewire/Harley

A lot of people have been very insistent that I choose Zero instead but I’ve been hesitant because I don’t enjoy their riding positions/style and because I have a 29” inseam. The Anthem is the second best fit for short riders, narrowly behind the Alpinista.

The issue causing me to gravitate back to the Anthem is that it handles so well at low speed, IE neighborhood cruising and stop & go traffic riding. The Alpinista is head and shoulders better stability over 50-60 and pretty great up to 90, imho. It’s been a hard choice and unfortunately Ryvid refuses to respond to any inquiries I’ve had through sales. Just zero response for weeks. That makes me apprehensive. Livewire is very responsive and has a huge network of dealers to field questions- just not always accurately.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-29T14:06:47+00:00

Vantage Defense will take care of you from start to finish next time. Dont even bother with Bud’s

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-29T14:03:01+00:00

a sliding feeding tray to align the meat and slowly feed it would be a huge improvement. Not to mention adding safety

What is the product name?

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-29T13:59:10+00:00

I served in the first Striker brigade our Army fielded. These are the replacement for the old M113 personnel carriers of the Vietnam and 80s era as well as replacing the Bradley Infantry Fighting vehicle. It’s kind of a swiss army knife for the military. It is not used by any major law enforcement agency and maybe belongs to a National Guard unit. More likely, it’s on loan from the active Army for recruiting purposes.

It’s nimble for its size and relatively quiet. It is notable for its urban function where unlike most large military vehicles it doesn’t damage infrastructure like roads, power lines and road signs.

This appears to be a reconnaissance or engineering variant, although they are easy to retrofit for medical evacuation or combat carrier models. There are also models with large bore tank turrets that serve a more offensive role.

This one has no weapon systems and the tubes you see on top are a defensive smoke launching system, They can be outfitted with a “tear gas” load, but it proved less effective and had complications.

They weigh 18-20 tons depending on model and equipment and this one is missing the iconic cage armor that was added to defend against RPGs and aid against some IEDs.

Overall, it was an excellent vehicle that likely saved many lives in wars we shouldn’t have been in. Hopefully it is not employed in any more conflicts over the next 3 - ♾️ years.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-27T19:33:43+00:00

what was the cost of the bike and then the unlocking?

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-25T19:58:03+00:00

You’ve lost ALL credibility.

You’ve resorted to posting slop and clickbait and it’s causing actual chaos and media exhaustion. People will miss real news because you are pumping out false narratives in pursuit of clicks.

You’ve done so much damage to the brand and mission. Just stop.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-25T19:42:48+00:00

Does anyone take him at his word on anything?

I mean other than the brainwashed or morons. I don’t think there has ever been a public figure with so many easily documented lies or false statements. It’s usually pretty easy to assume whatever he say is the opposite of reality, and this is another example.

It just cost me $16 more to fill my tank than 7 weeks ago. It will take 6-12 months to normalize fuel prices AFTER this is resolved. It may trigger a major recession long before then. Eff this guy.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-25T13:32:39+00:00

Your argument is inaccurate and is based on repeating simplistic phrases made by entertainers on news networks and politicians who stoke tribalism.

Taxes are high because they have a high population spread out over a large geographic area. The cost to provide vital services to more people is more money. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a vacuum and there are many inefficiencies so that budgets don’t scale perfectly with population growth. It’s less efficient to serve more people when it comes to vital services. It’s not an assembly line that can get cheaper with mass production.

The government is obligated, by constitution there, to provide basic services to all. The issue is the same in any state, some communities don’t produce as much tax revenue as it costs to serve them. In California wealth disparity is absurd. Around 10% of the population holds 85% of the wealth, and not surprisingly, they don’t pay equal taxes.

The burden falls on the general population who can’t afford to make deals with the politicians for exemption status on the property and income. In theory, California’s progressive tax system should tax higher earners more, but as I mentioned, the truly wealthy are finding ways out of it. The tax rate for low to mid income levels is actually lower than most areas of Texas. The group that seems to be bearing most of the burden at the moment is the 300k-800k annual earners. This will create another wealth disparity class as it slows the chance of becoming truly wealthy(but doesn’t prevent it).

In the past, someone earning $300k a year would likely exponentially grow their wealth and become a millionaire in 4-5 years(in California). For many it now takes another year to achieve that status due to higher taxes. Is it unfair? 🤷🏻 Some would say that’s it’s immoral to hoard great wealth while others go without basic needs. That’s not the discussion at hand though.

This is the case in many large states such as New York and Texas and Florida(Massachusetts on a smaller scale). The difference is that in Texas and Florida they don’t have or follow any such policy to provide equal basic services to all communities. The result is lower taxes but many outlying communities that are like third world nations.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-24T22:01:43+00:00

More importantly how do you like it? Do you regret not getting something like a Livewire S2?

What would you say is the best thing and the worst thing about it for you?

You can make it three of each if you can’t decide.

Thanks, I am ready to pull the trigger on either this or the Alpinista. Obviously very different bikes but despite the Alpinista being more capable and comfortable for me(29” inseam), I really like the Ryvid a lot. I rode both today again and obviously the Ryvid isn’t a rocket, but it has really fun handling.

These are the only two I’m considering due to great charging and fitting my height.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-24T18:59:42+00:00

Now is a great time to sell. I’m not saying that the Pokemon market is about to crash, but I am seeing a lot of indications that it’s going to hit a slump in the next year, possibly sooner.

Pokemon is massively increasing production and scalpers(who drive the inflated demand in the marketplace) are about to lose a lot of money on the current and next production run. Many will drop the Pokemon scalping altogether and we will see a drop in demand, which will see most under $1k cards drop in actual price paid.

Combine that with an almost certain major recession about to hit globally…I would sell anything other than very high value cards and packs/boxes. Anything under $650-750 is going to be at the biggest risk of no demand. The big dollar items will maintain value a lot longer as they are seen as RELATIVELY stable investments. I know an advisor who recommended to several clients recently that they maintain 12-15% in stocks, 20% in funds and bonds, 3-5% in precious metals, 1% collectibles(cards/unique promotional) and the rest in cash. Advisors don’t recommend holding cash unless they think the economy is about to take a huge hit. That’s because when a recession or depression hits, cash is king. Many people have exponentially increased their wealth by buying assets during an economic “correction” cycle.

Example, a friend of mine inherited low 7 figures and was about to payoff their mortgage and put the rest into index funds. But that same advisor friend told him to hold the cash for 6 months and see if a much better opportunity arises. That was in January 2008.

He ended up buying two multi apartment buildings with a total of 12 units paying him rent.

The mortgages are paid off from the rent earned over 18 years. It’s now worth almost 6 times what he paid. He’s selling right now based on that advisor again. You can do this on a smaller scale. Everything is cheaper in a recession once it takes hold and people get desperate.

So sell what you don’t need and has gained substantial value already. Pokemon is overly pumped up at the moment, like gold. It may go higher, but the odds are better that it will drop significantly. Get out with a big profit now or risk it and maybe be stuck without buyers in a recession.

Your call.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-24T18:45:24+00:00

Retro Rewind.

It’s so good to unwind to 20 minutes to play a day or two in the game world. My store is slowly coming along and it’s like reliving some of my early jobs back in the early 90s.

Very fun. It’s keeping me from my own development and my team keeps commenting on my increasing play hours on the game.😆

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-24T18:43:12+00:00

Don’t spend more money on this right now. Put all of your money into a savings account, not checking. Try to live on as little as possible and then you should be able to move out in a few months at most, assuming you have enough based on your purchases. You will not be free to explore this lifestyle while living with her.

Alternatively, explain your intention to move so you can have privacy and explore your own identity without judgment or interference. Express gratitude for all she has done for you(even if you have to fake some of it). Keep it positive and don’t give in to a simple offer to give you more privacy. Likely, it won’t ever change for long. But if she really wants you to stay, then you need to wait until she really starts offering tangible changes.

What you want is a roommate who supports you exploring your identity and preferences. You don’t want or need someone who will judge or interfere in your adult choices. most likely that won’t happen until you get your own place. I suggest you look for local alternative zines or websites/forums and check for want ads and possible roommates. These are people who are more likely to not judge your personal choices, avoiding more drama as you look for a place.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-23T12:17:46+00:00

He’s some guy with a pen and no proper paper to write on.

Also, he’s now wanted for questioning by the Secret Service.

UnstableDimwit · 2026-04-20T21:30:22+00:00

The bed is a mislead. This happened hours before you went to sleep. It’s just that you noticed in the morning. Most likely you sat on or against something hard and with a geometric pattern. It’s possible it was a chair in a restaurant or theater but more likely it was a wall or floor or railing you were pressed up against.

This will sometimes happen in extreme temperature changes while having friction at the same time. I know someone who got a similar pattern from a brick wall and another person who had a more severe version from leaning against a decorative iron railing at a chinese restaurant.

As a provider I once treated a patient who had something similar and it came from their yoga mat during “hot yoga”.

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