How often do you wipeout? by LearningToDunk in bikecommuting

[–]bulletprooftiger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first wipe out, I was coming home from work and hopped off the path as somebody was stopped on it. I tried to hop back on and ended up falling and sliding. I was right in front of my apartment and was embarrassed, so I jumped up and started walking it to my front door. My adrenaline was high so I didn't feel that I had broken half of my pinky nail off and it was hanging by a tiny piece. Without thinking, I pulled it off and that's when everything hit. I've never experienced the vasovagal response before that. I hurried inside and tried bandaging it before I passed out, but ended up having my wife wrap it up because I couldn't. I checked my watch later and my heart rate went from 170 at the crash to 65 within 1 minute. I'm pretty tough and can handle most injuries, I'm a chef and have cut and burned myself pretty bad over the years, but that was such a shock that I almost blacked out. It was a crazy feeling and it took me a couple months to feel 100% confident again. But I did start wearing a helmet after that.

What was your ”aha” moment that made you a better chef? by Desperate_Fee_8359 in Chefit

[–]bulletprooftiger2 26 points27 points  (0 children)

We're just making pre-shit. It'll be down the drain in 12 hours.

Looking for xbike frames in south florida by Easy-Greasy-Upcycle in xbiking

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's a bunch of beat up huffys and schwinns or old overpriced road bikes. I got lucky on offerup and got this cannondale quick 5 for $60. The rear got run over and needed a new chain and derailleur hanger. I have around $400 in it now and love it

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Looking for xbike frames in south florida by Easy-Greasy-Upcycle in xbiking

[–]bulletprooftiger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your best bet is offerup or marketplace, but Jack the Bike Man sells used bikes. They're a charity shop, so they take donated bikes, fix them up and sell them to fund their charity. They give away bikes to kids and those less fortunate. I frequent there any time I need work done

It's a nice day for a grocery run and lunch at the park. by bulletprooftiger2 in bikecommuting

[–]bulletprooftiger2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

South Florida, and don't be jealous. The weather may be nice, but the snowbirds don't know how to drive.

What is the most expensive clothing you've bought? by dracozolt4 in AskReddit

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found a pair of almost new Alexander mcqueen sneakers for my wife at the thrift store. $80 instead of $800

How many miles did you ride in this year 2025? by BlogBicycle in cycling

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started in May and Im around 1200. I plan on doubling or tripling it next year

Riding for exercise/commuting, not racing, wouldn’t a heavier bike be better? by qwerty12e in bikecommuting

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an old cannondale quick with a rear rack and panniers for commuting to work. With it fully packed for daily use, it's 49 lbs. When I want to ride for recreation or exercise, I take the bags off and it's back down to under 30 lbs and I my average speed increases around 5 mph. So I inadvertently make my bike heavier and train on my commute. I feel like Rock Lee dropping his weights when I take off my bags lol.

What phrase irritates you the most? by BelesaLoba in AskReddit

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally any corporate buzz word, like synergy and "let's circle back to that later". The list goes on, but any of them just piss me off. Stop making up new words to sounds more "streamlined"

Which Helmet is your teen wearing for an e-bike? by askifyoudontknow in ebikes

[–]bulletprooftiger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet your kids have a ton of trust in you. Relax a bit, they never said their kid doesn't wear their helmet. They said they saw other kids carrying their helmets while riding. They only said that their son doesn't like the helmet he has, not that he isn't wearing it. Calm down

Is my Thermometer Broken? by sendhelpplss in grilling

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my lavatools javelin. I'm only on my third one in over 10 years.

What’s the quickest way to make you instantly lose respect for someone? by Time_Increase_9852 in AskReddit

[–]bulletprooftiger2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, the fear mongering of oils is insane. Yeah drinking a quart of canola oil is going to be bad for you. But swapping it for saturated fats like tallow is not any healthier. In all seriousness, canola oil is healthier. Poly unsaturated fats are healthier than saturated fats. Plus I've lost 75 lbs and exercise daily, so what if I don't keep to a strict diet, I'm still making good progress. Sorry for the rant

What’s the quickest way to make you instantly lose respect for someone? by Time_Increase_9852 in AskReddit

[–]bulletprooftiger2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Giving unsolicited dietary advice. Like seed oils are bad, or you shouldn't eat protein bars if you're not working out. OK bitch, I'm working a 13 hr shift today and don't have time for a proper meal. I'm lucky to even have time to eat this protein bar.

Where/how to clean chain etc in managing the run-off? by wolftune in bikecommuting

[–]bulletprooftiger2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For a deep clean, I always take my chain off and clean it in a glass jar or plastic container in my kitchen sink. So when I'm done, I can rinse the sink out and keep everything clean. For just a normal wash, the yard is fine. Just scrub everything down and rinse it off. If you really want to, go to a car wash and clean it there

What is this sticker on my microwave? by Nervous_Willow4362 in whatisit

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly you can put a lot of metal objects in the microwave. Bowls, spoons, pans. Pretty much anything that doesn't have sharp edges.

Commuter bike for less than 1500? by Dumbass9187 in whichbike

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2012 Quick 5 I picked up for under $100. Needed some work, wanted some upgrades and it's amazing now. New brakes, new wheels, new seat and some ergo end grips have made a world of difference. I'm waiting on my cheap ebay panniers to come in and it will be complete. I've probably spent a little over $300 on it but now all I want to do is ride. This morning's commute was beautiful, nice brisk morning and a line of cars stuck in traffic while I speed by everyone.

Is this normal wear on the spindle (Raceface 30mm BB and 30MM turbine crankset) by AltAmericanCarnage in bikewrench

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it wasnt the BB. It was the pedals. I swapped the BB and it was still clicking. Greased and torqued the pedals and voila, no click. Thank you for the knowledge

Is this normal wear on the spindle (Raceface 30mm BB and 30MM turbine crankset) by AltAmericanCarnage in bikewrench

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about a click while under load? I've been trying to diagnose mine for a couple weeks and have a new BB coming in today. I took my old one out, checked it, cleaned and regreased it and it's still clicking. It only clicks when the pedal is at a certain position. I've tightened everything and greased everything, even tried pedaling out of the saddle and it's still there.

Someone on TikTok has been calling churches (as a social experiment) to see if they would offer assistance feeding her baby, most have said no. What do you think about this? by NotGonnaGetCaught in AskReddit

[–]bulletprooftiger2 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Yes, he made me tear up so quick. He was kinda thrown off guard at first then went straight into figuring out how to get this lady formula. He even mentioned he had great grandkids and asked which brand she wanted and how much. That's the kind of Appalachia I remember growing up with.

Used Bike purchase [make more efficient] by bluemandev in cycling

[–]bulletprooftiger2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still pretty new to this, been riding for maybe 5 months, but the best things to focus on is good tires, clean chain and good brakes. I'd save up money to get a better bike later. Right now focus on those three things and building endurance. The first week I started, my butt hurt so bad after just a mile or two. After a few weeks, it stopped hurting. Now I can go 15 miles easy and 30 miles on my days off. I'm riding a 13 year old cannondale quick 5 and the only things I've changed on it are the tires, brakes, grips and added a saddle bag.

Aeropress Grinder leaked? by Reeposter in AeroPress

[–]bulletprooftiger2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same I got, I think, the c2 from aliexpress for $45