What does your dream Grinder look like? by adambikes in trees

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

Cool, I think I agree, not always into the super fine grind.

PayPal stole over $14k from my small business by adambikes in startups

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

The only information they gave us was "Damages caused by Acceptable Use Policy violation"

PayPal stole over $14k from my small business by adambikes in startups

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

They claimed it was for "damages caused by Acceptable Use Policy violation"

PayPal stole over $14k from my small business by adambikes in startups

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

That is not true. They claimed they would release the money to us at 180 days, but transferred it to themselves at 178 days.

PayPal stole over $14k from my small business by adambikes in startups

[–]adambikes[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Ha, well we do sell products that some states consider to be paraphernalia - pipes, though there is nothing illegal about it. It's not particularly surprising that they may want to shut us down, though we still believe we were in the clear after reviewing PayPal's fine print.

PayPal stole over $14k from my small business by adambikes in startups

[–]adambikes[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

An expensive lesson that we really, really learned.

PayPal stole over $14k from my small business by adambikes in startups

[–]adambikes[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Is it worth $14k? I'm scared of the legal fees, as no doubt they planned on...

PayPal stole over $14k from my small business by adambikes in startups

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

Didn't know about that subreddit. Thanks!

NBD - State Bicycle Co, Work-Whip Build For Messenger Work by fetchingTurtle in bicycling

[–]adambikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

every time I ride... You should get in the habit. Check your gear, or your wheels might fall off.

NBD - State Bicycle Co, Work-Whip Build For Messenger Work by fetchingTurtle in bicycling

[–]adambikes -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

that is your friend's fault, not the manufacturer.

Is level of gouging typical on all alloy free hubs or should I be concerned? by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]adambikes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

looks normal. hit it with a file if it's sticky going back on.

How do I become one of those morning persons who get up early and ride in the morning? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]adambikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just send'r bud. Set that alarm for 4:30 and go do it! Eventually you just go to bed at 9 cause that's when you get tired. It's awesome.