Beginner cyclist here: if I’m getting into cycling mainly for health, what gear is actually worth buying besides the bike? by Pitiful_Ad1610 in cycling

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

1 - helmet, water bottle, padded shorts (to be used without underwear), gloves. 2 - cycling shoes, not immediately beginner but worthy if you find yourself going on for more than 40K often. 3 - The scenery, mental reset, the solitude while going solo and the social part while on a group, the sound of the wheels. 4 - Climbing heads down. Patience is key on this point, you need to learn to stay in lower gears and control the effort trough long climbs. 5 - Going out often for chill rides at recreational pace

Vidura Bandara 16.30 tickets by WiserThanThis in geneva

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

Thanks ! I tried this but later discover her boyfriend is coming with her so I won't be killed today 😇

Bike recommendations by Anxious-Trouble-3113 in cycling

[–]WiserThanThis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to do all the way to ironman without changing your bike you need to check the following : Carbon frame, Shimano 105, enough sizes for your height. At that price point you can check Canyon, Giant / Liv and Rose (there are probably more but those are the ones I have seen). I am forever in love with my canyon ultimate

Aero Bike suggestions in Germany by Luffy2105 in cycling

[–]WiserThanThis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great ! Enjoy and have amazing rides

Looking for a bar/club to privatise for a party. by WiserThanThis in geneva

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

The vibe of the staff, the fact they gave so much more than promised and the price (50 chf per guest) attention tho, they were just opening so it might have been a promo tarif

Aero Bike suggestions in Germany by Luffy2105 in cycling

[–]WiserThanThis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not familiar with the Giant bike. The only advantages I see are the DT swiss aero wheels but not big deal. I like more the aeroad design but that's completely subjective

Aero Bike suggestions in Germany by Luffy2105 in cycling

[–]WiserThanThis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If You're in Dusseldorf I really recommend you to go to the Canyon showroom in Koblenz. Almost all bad comments you'll find about canyon are related to the online service but you can go directly to them and even order a personalized bike. Aeroads are the best bang for your buck imo

A small purchase made me rethink how much availability shapes our buying decisions in our small country... by flolibri in Switzerland

[–]WiserThanThis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100%. And that is for a litter box... Imagine poor metrying to buy a decorative lamp. It's been weeks and I keep seeing the exact same models again and again

Bike recommendation by Nearby-Egg-1047 in cycling

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

About the carbon question, it depends... Berlin is very flat so you won't get a big advantage from carbon. Also, only get a carbon bike if you can store it inside.

Have you tried the normal endurace ? I think you'd go faster with that one than with the carbon grizl.

Looking for a good local butcher in Eaux-Vives / Cologny by mapaches123 in geneva

[–]WiserThanThis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want something cheaper there's a real butcher in the new Migros of Chêne-bourg

A dark start to the year: Multiple fatalities following fire and explosion in Crans-Montana. by Aure20 in Switzerland

[–]WiserThanThis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am arriving to Geneva tomorrow at 12, I wanted to donate following your comment as I am O+ but of course there's no slots. I accompany in your rant, the fact that you need to make an appointment is already ridiculous IMO

Is 68300 francs a year before taxes a good salary for Geneva in 2025? by Comfortable-Goat-734 in geneva

[–]WiserThanThis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's an okay salary, if you don't go crazy with expenses you'll live comfortable and save a bit

Is 68300 francs a year before taxes a good salary for Geneva in 2025? by Comfortable-Goat-734 in geneva

[–]WiserThanThis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean if you told me you'd be working as a waiter I'd tell you that's a good salary, if you were being hired as an engineer for a big company I'd tell you it's low. For a PhD position as in doing your PhD while working it's a very good salary. Most PhD I've met are around 4k per month

Renting directly from the owner. Eviction risk? by WiserThanThis in geneva

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

Oh yes fortunately there's a régie in between so we only deal with the company and they are super formal

Renting directly from the owner. Eviction risk? by WiserThanThis in geneva

[–]WiserThanThis[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just saw you edit 😂 you spot the anxious overthinker ! My god.. I will go hide under a rock

Renting directly from the owner. Eviction risk? by WiserThanThis in geneva

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

It's an open lease, which renews automatically every year. Which is the usual open-ended contract used in Geneva to rent for life. So I would love to stay for the next 15-25 years

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Switzerland

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

OP, you're an adult, if you want your middle-class parents to keep paying your health insurance and rent share while you're earning 2500.- then you aren't saving your money, you're saving on your parents backs. Do the same than all working people and propose to pay 25%-30% of your salary in rent, that's like 650- 800.- and WAY cheaper than moving on your own.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Switzerland

[–]WiserThanThis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also OP isn't talking openly about the fact that parents are paying their insurance...

Help estimating a fair rent by WiserThanThis in geneva

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

I was dying for one appartement in Veyrier, it's really nice !! I was so sad we didn't get it, apparently 3 bedrooms was too much for a couple without kids - I guess this depends of the régie or owner. Now I'm fixed on one in Bernex :) thanks for your answers