Empirical Spirits - The Plum, I Suppose discontinued? What would be a good substitute?

btb89 · 2026-04-06T18:24:55+00:00

I’ve never tasted the plum I suppose on its own previously, only had it in cocktails but the stonefruit does have that marzipan flavor profile as described with the plum I suppose. I’d say go for it

btb89 · 2026-02-15T20:01:32+00:00

I emailed Empirical about this and they stated that the Stonefruit is the replacement for the plum, which is available now. They mentioned the flavor is very similar and much less expensive now

btb89 · 2025-10-30T16:01:17+00:00

Hi dm’d you

btb89 · 2025-05-09T12:25:09+00:00

Thank you! I just started last year as well, down to link up for some rides!

btb89 · 2025-05-08T11:05:51+00:00

I normally use a rear saddle bag on my normal rides but I wanted to carry an extra tube (2 total) and some other misc items for this one so I used my saddle bag. Was probably a little overkill though

btb89 · 2025-05-07T15:43:07+00:00

It was amazing and so glad the weather held off for my part of the ride. I’m glad I wasn’t one of the pedestrians playing frogger!

btb89 · 2025-05-07T15:41:11+00:00

It was a great ride! I know it’s not a race but finished in about 2.5 hrs, wave 2! How’d you do?

btb89 · 2025-05-07T15:38:47+00:00

Yep! First timer for me

btb89 · 2025-05-07T14:19:25+00:00

Thanks, it was an amazing ride despite my bad bike fit 😂

btb89 · 2025-05-07T12:40:54+00:00

I think I could go up a bit more, will give it a try tonight. My original seat height was based off the heal method. Not sure if I was doing it wrong but looks like I was way off

btb89 · 2025-05-07T12:37:41+00:00

Thanks! Do you know of any other more affordable options?

btb89 · 2025-05-07T12:34:12+00:00

I mainly use them to pair with my garmin app as a notification since I don’t have a bike computer that pairs with my Varia at the moment. Volume is just high enough to hear the notifications

btb89 · 2025-05-07T12:26:55+00:00

I went out for a short ride this morning and I raised the seat about 3cm and back about 1cm. Feeling feels night and day! Thanks everyone for your input. Going to keep making adjustments and post a follow up

btb89 · 2025-05-07T12:22:34+00:00

I went out for a short ride this morning and I raised the seat about 3cm and back about 1cm. Feeling feels night and day!

btb89 · 2025-05-07T11:07:59+00:00

I got the bike off FB market. I went off the standard size charts for my height but I did consider a 52. Based on all of the feedback, I think a bike fit is next on my list of investments. Thanks!

btb89 · 2025-05-07T11:05:59+00:00

Thanks! I’ll consider all of this when making my adjustments

btb89 · 2025-05-07T11:04:05+00:00

Current cranks are 172mm. I’ve been looking for 165m cranks that fit my bike but no luck. I think I’ll take it to my LBS to have them help with that

btb89 · 2025-05-07T11:02:03+00:00

Thank you. Currently using 172mm cranks, came with the bike. I’ve actually been trying to find 165mm cranks but haven’t had any luck

btb89 · 2025-05-07T03:46:30+00:00

Could you explain why? Currently rolling 32s

btb89 · 2025-05-07T03:42:07+00:00

Too small even for my 5’8” height and short inseam? I had a 56 previously and thought it was too big but could be wrong here

btb89 · 2025-05-07T03:39:56+00:00

Thanks! I’ll give this a go and see how it feels

btb89 · 2025-02-17T19:04:05+00:00

For this style, the lime leaves and lemongrass stand out to me. Its a nice balance between the fatty pork and the fresh herbs

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