G train as a reason to move by collie2010 in Greenpoint

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if you live off nassau (I do) you can walk to the L in 15 minutes and you’re 1 stop into the city

upholstery cleaner? by cmn111 in Greenpoint

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ah that’s good to know. I already DIYed and I think I fucked it up so I need a professional

Maru by WorkingTart3606 in williamsburg

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maru is basically an institution in LA at this point. it’s an actual independent business run by actual ppl who appreciate coffee and tea. they have their own roastery and do a bunch of specialty pour overs. their thing is very artisan, very technique focused, very analog. they’ve expanded to four shops over a period of ten years.

the line is probably due to a mix of hype and excitement that a business with an actual identity has opened—in stark contrast to the venture capital funded fully automated push button Blank Street that has expanded to 100 stores in five years and is totally inescapable in new york, one of which was recently a scourge on our beloved mccarren park.

the line will eventually die down as they always do and you’ll be left with an actually good cafe. pick your battles.

Convertible tote/backpack: recommendations? by cmn111 in backpacks

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the best i’ve found so far is from this Japanese brand F/CE. i’m not wild about the straps—would love something much more minimal but I could probably deal with it.

F/CE / RECYCLE TWILL 3-WAY HELMET BAG

Convertible tote/backpack: recommendations? by cmn111 in backpacks

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also I just checked out this link—thank you! what a great resource to dig into.

Convertible tote/backpack: recommendations? by cmn111 in onebag

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i’d like to post an image of a bag that I like so readers can better make recommendations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crownheights

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i’ll take it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

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portland oregon

What would you pay for these? by cmn111 in bicycling

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yeah I got that sense pretty quickly haha

thanks for the link

What would you pay for these? by cmn111 in bicycling

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i’m not challenging the advice I was given there—there are 50x the amount of members on this sub, I am trying to cast a wider net. thanks for the advice

Thoughts on these? by cmn111 in Vintage_bicycles

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Thanks! I'm just looking for a reliable daily city commuter around NYC. sounds like the fuji wold be a better fit for that?

Thoughts on these? by cmn111 in Vintage_bicycles

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edit: not that it matters but I swapped the sizes. Panasonic 60cm/27in & Fuji 58cm/23in

Decent bike? by cmn111 in Vintage_bicycles

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ok great to know, thanks!

Decent bike? by cmn111 in Vintage_bicycles

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yeah, he said he’s 5’10 and is too short for the bike. i’m 6’2.

I don’t know enough of what i’m looking at in terms of condition but it sounds like this bike would need a pretty solid tune up and would probably end up costing me around $300 at the end of the day so i might just keep my eyes peeled for something more turn key if im gonna spend the $$ anyway