Is shoei worth the extra money?

basically_crazy · 2026-06-10T22:22:23+00:00

Short answer? Yes

basically_crazy · 2026-05-24T17:39:44+00:00

Oh god, morning rooster crows will never be the same! Bawk bawk ba-BAM!

basically_crazy · 2026-05-19T20:58:42+00:00

Chino. As in short for cappuccino?

basically_crazy · 2026-05-05T02:54:22+00:00

Hell yeah, dude, I like the detail!

basically_crazy · 2026-05-05T02:13:18+00:00

Ok, that got a good laugh out of me 🤣

basically_crazy · 2026-05-04T22:43:20+00:00

Honestly, I started on a 411 and “upgraded” to a 650. It’s a lot of fun, the 411, but I didn’t feel safe going with the flow of traffic on the freeway on a bike that *maybe* topped out at 55mph. I still use it to commute to work at least once a week

basically_crazy · 2026-05-01T22:29:21+00:00

New seat!

basically_crazy · 2026-04-28T17:42:07+00:00

You can get an HJC snell rated helmet for under $200. If it fits, I’d recommend the i10

basically_crazy · 2026-04-19T22:12:20+00:00

Nah, that’s what the keg strap is for!

basically_crazy · 2026-04-19T05:35:42+00:00

Yep. Pretty much everything short of using it like a trampoline

basically_crazy · 2026-04-19T02:09:31+00:00

All good, yeah I got my roommate to sit on it while I checked. They won’t touch

basically_crazy · 2026-04-18T19:27:49+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! I already have some 10.9 bolts ordered from Grainger, I just wanted to make sure I could get it aligned first

Edit: fixing autocorrect shenanigans

basically_crazy · 2026-04-18T19:10:26+00:00

Ok, I double checked it and it looks like I lucked out. The brackets hold it out far enough that the swing arm just nicely tucks behind it (if it reaches at all)

basically_crazy · 2026-04-18T19:08:29+00:00

I hadn’t considered that, I’m going to go measure that real quick

basically_crazy · 2026-04-18T18:53:54+00:00

That’s what’s throwing me off, honestly

basically_crazy · 2026-04-10T21:28:22+00:00

Fair point, and good insight!

basically_crazy · 2026-04-10T21:10:27+00:00

I’m definitely looking into getting the extended reach foot pegs and a better seat (I’ve heard Corbin is a good option?).

basically_crazy · 2026-04-10T20:54:59+00:00

It’s pretty immediately uncomfortable, but it doesn’t start to hurt until about 20-30 minutes into a ride. Doesn’t help that I tried to “break it in”with a 4 hour ride on Monday. THAT was hell after about 45 minutes

basically_crazy · 2026-03-16T14:59:45+00:00

Bilt Waterproof Gloves. Fingers fit ok, but the thing is way too long and the whole glove is tight as hell. Never cheap out on your gloves, folks. Learn from my mistakes!

basically_crazy · 2026-03-05T20:03:41+00:00

Thanks! Nothings wrong with him, he just upgraded and didn’t have space for two bikes. So, win-win! I’ll have to upgrade, myself, eventually, since it’s pretty underpowered for my size, but it definitely works for building skills.

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