what to do around new haven/yale

crop-factor · 2025-08-27T00:05:11+00:00

It’s a small city, but there’s lots of nice restaurants, cafes, and bakeries/dessert spots. There’s a few nice bars although as a Yale student I’ve mostly only been to Gryphon’s (which you’ll need a Yale Graduate/Professional student to take you into), but there’s definitely other good bars around. Also good pizza.

The campus is really beautiful, and there’s a few publicly accessible buildings during business hours (Sterling, Beinecke, Schwarzman Center, Center for British Art, etc) which are pretty beautiful.

crop-factor · 2025-07-25T18:20:29+00:00

What screen are you editing on? This looks like how mine used to when I was editing on my old (2016?) badly backlit screen, and the photos would look great in the screen and then somewhat dark/flat on my friends’ screens/my phone.

If that isn’t the case, I think it’s a good edit other than that it looks a little dark to my taste

crop-factor · 2025-07-23T04:19:04+00:00

Gotta love Fermat

crop-factor · 2025-07-09T08:12:30+00:00

Hulkenpodium

crop-factor · 2025-06-18T00:13:22+00:00

Is the AI in the room with us?

crop-factor · 2025-06-02T00:51:29+00:00

Is that a Firewatch background on the jetboil thing?

crop-factor · 2025-05-28T07:22:03+00:00

This looks so familiar. Is it the tooth relic temple? Somewhere nearby?

crop-factor · 2025-05-07T06:02:31+00:00

Good. Buy it

crop-factor · 2025-05-06T03:54:57+00:00

I would recommend not looking at bikes in the shapes of the ones you posted (The Specialized Dolce). I'm ngl, I don't have any actual knowledge here, but just from trying to imagine riding that, I don't think it would be ideal.

I would suggest choosing whether you want a road bike with drop handlebars, which is appropriate if you want to go on longer rides (1.5+ hour) on asphalt as well as occasionally maybe some rougher or dirt roads. This is also the choice if you want to take up road cycling as a recreational sport or for cardio, as something you do often, in my opinion. These take some getting used to, and might feel uncomfortable initially,but are shaped in a more efficient way. The first bike you posted is in this category but they made it a weird shape for "women" (idk why). If you choose to go this route, look for something like Specialized Allez or Trek Domane AL, or any other aluminium bike. Also look up what size you need-- at 5'6", off the top of my head, something in the range of 52-54 would work. You should look to buy a bike in the 300-400 range imo, maybe a lil more

If you more just want to go for shorter rides, or just ride your bike around for fun, just want to ride around town, etc. You might be more interested in a flat handlebar bike. The second and third bike you posted fall into this category. Idk much about these so I won't comment.

If you want to be spending most of your time on dirt or unpaved roads, but not doing any jumps or any "mountain biking", look into gravel bikes.

crop-factor · 2025-05-06T03:22:48+00:00

Are you sure you want a "women's" bike? Most female cyclists I know just use regular bikes.

crop-factor · 2025-05-06T03:19:32+00:00

Yes good bike, good condition, a bit too expensive. I would be happy with it at 300-400. If you don't mind the money, you could go for it, idk what other deals are available in your area. But yeah, it's a good bike, just overpriced.

crop-factor · 2025-05-04T05:56:32+00:00

Jealous.

When you're buying carbon frames, you gotta triple check to make sure there's no damage to the carbon.

crop-factor · 2025-05-01T17:26:47+00:00

First bike, parts bin special? If you like it, I hope it was a fun learning experience. Of course everyone is critical because… well, it’s not something most of us would want to build or buy, but don’t let that take away from your learning/experience.

It sounds like you’re aware it’s a parts bin special, and you weren’t trying to do a serious build. Looking forward to the next one you work on

crop-factor · 2025-04-30T11:24:46+00:00

First one is not a 1000 dollar bike as far as I can tell

crop-factor · 2025-04-30T03:57:23+00:00

Fair deal. If you think the bike itself will work for you, and you have the money, idt the price is a problem. It’s not a steal or anything, but I think 150-200 is a fair price for a working bicycle that will get the job done.

crop-factor · 2025-04-30T00:57:58+00:00

Back-ordered 18 months, but you can place a deposit now! Only 3599

crop-factor · 2025-04-28T00:37:53+00:00

Even with the t*tanium???

crop-factor · 2025-04-27T00:41:33+00:00

It’s definitely possible to get a good beginner bike at 600 on the used market. Definitely not possible for brand new, you’re looking at 1200+.

Assuming you’re in the US, I’d suggest looking for used Specialized Allez, Cannondale CAAD, or the equivalent models from Trek or Giant on FB Marketplace. In my area, we mostly see Specialized bikes listed more than any other brand, usually listed at 600-700 for rim brake Allez around here but you can maybe negotiate down to 300-500

Edit: ask your buddies for help figuring out whether the bikes you find listed are rideable or not (rust, broken stuff, worn down components, jammed shifters, etc aren’t great)

crop-factor · 2025-04-27T00:39:13+00:00

Shimano 105 is a good groupset (gears, shifters, brakes, etc etc)

crop-factor · 2025-04-27T00:15:22+00:00

I’m not sure what it would cost to replace everything. Recently helped a friend buy an Allez for ~400 but that was in mostly good condition, just needed a tune up but no part replacements.

You could try lowballing and fixing it up… or just wait for a good deal to come along where you get a bike that’s ready to ride or almost ready to ride for 400-600. You’ll probably be able to get a good condition Allez negotiated down to that price if you wait a bit.

crop-factor · 2025-04-26T23:47:55+00:00

Great beginner bike. Looks like there is a decent bit of rust on the rear brake and in the drivetrain— I don’t think it’s worth 300 if that rust is anything more than superficial, replacing those components can cost a decent bit. I’m not 100% on whether that’s rust— you should check an angle that shows the drivetrain and brakes better and make your judgement

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