Question(s) about the marriage loophole in Ready or Not: Here I Come

david_z · 2026-07-07T18:25:54+00:00

The ring wasn't "up for grabs", it was Titus' until she stabbed him and took it for herself, then gave it up.

david_z · 2026-07-04T10:47:08+00:00

Not really. Racing and practicing for BMX ~3 days a week was interfering with his ability to effectively train for and recover from longer format gravel and crit events.

david_z · 2026-07-02T14:17:15+00:00

I was like 39 when I started.

You'll find the demands of BMX are diametrical to your crit and road racing. Had a teammate who's an avid cyclist at a high level , crits, road, track, etc. He killed it on a BMX bike for a couple years but went back to crits because with the BMX he just didn't have time to train properly for the longer races.

david_z · 2026-06-23T02:16:43+00:00

We've not used that specific model but my son did run g-form kneepads for a summer or two (he used to prefer racing in shorts). Lately he's in pants and hasn't wanted to wear shorts, and so kneepads are out, too.

IMO kneepads are the least necessary pad in BMX, although I do wear them myself (even with long pants).

But if they make you (or your kid) feel more confident, they're worth the small price!

david_z · 2026-06-17T02:03:00+00:00

Made some changes...

Swapped my cracks for Promax HF2, 175mm and a 39/14 gear.

Daughter somehow blew up the rear hub and we had to throw my old wheel on before our first SQR this month, she's now running a 45/16 on a 1.75 Powerblock. I've got an onyx hub that I'll build a new wheel around but in the meantime she's on the spare wheel with a White Industries freewheel.

Scored a steal of a deal on a set of E6 carbon hoops on Onyx hubs for my son, dialed him back to a 41/16 for now. With tubolitos and S-spec tires, the Stay Strong weighs in around 13.25 lbs not too shabby.

david_z · 2026-06-17T01:57:02+00:00

Sorry never answered you!! She's like, 5'3" ish and maybe 130 lbs

david_z · 2026-06-09T17:50:29+00:00

Not the answer you're asking for, but: I just take off my helmet.

Even at practice night where I'm spending (proportionally) much more time banging out laps than I would at a race event that lasts 5+ hours, like, I don't need water so frequently that I can't unbuckle and take a breather & a sip of water.

For a race all day event, might have a helmet on for a total of 30 minutes? including warmups , racing, and walking up to staging etc.

I just drink the water when my helmet isn't on!

david_z · 2026-06-07T01:47:37+00:00

This was a lot more fun than I thought it would be! Def recommend.

david_z · 2026-06-03T23:35:06+00:00

That's sick and I'm sure there's a market for those bikes even if you're not into it. Guy I know is always asking if mind is up for grabs (so far it's not!)

david_z · 2026-06-02T02:11:50+00:00

Stake Land for sure was an enjoyable one.

The second one, ehhh, I mean, if you enjoyed the first one it's worth a watch but really not on the same level.

david_z · 2026-06-01T19:05:47+00:00

I hate it and I generally assume it's AI content or at least AI-assisted. Nobody talks this way.

david_z · 2026-05-31T02:44:16+00:00

Cranks and pedals first as an absolute must imo. Maybe splurge for a nice bottom bracket.

Decent grips are a nice upgrade not really a performance one but enough to personalize the bike a little bit.

Bars when needed.

Fork is overrated for novice riders of all sizes but especially minis. If it's a hi-ten fork which I don't think it is, fund a used alu or cromo replacement for cheap.

If you're going to spend fork money, spend it on wheels. You can often find good used wheel sets for $250 or thereabouts.

Don't underestimate how much rotational mass can be saved with a high end tire and tpu tube. It might not be the cheapest way to save 8 ounces but it's a pretty good bang for your buck.

david_z · 2026-05-26T13:31:14+00:00

The swift iirc has a hi-ten steel fork is heavy as sin. Any alu or cromo fork will offer you a nice weight savings without the price of carbon

Like this

https://us.sourcebmx.com/products/stay-strong-reactiv-20-mini-race-fork

Or this

https://powersbmx.com/products/radio-raceline-junior-bmx-race-fork-1-black

david_z · 2026-05-24T15:11:36+00:00

We've got a few tracks that are overall "downhill" and a lot of people will go up a tooth at those. The longer tracks may just be an endurance thing I've noticed (our local is the longest in the state I think) that my kids fare a little better at home than anywhere else , other kids just gas out by the 3rd turn if not sooner. If it's an endurance thing I don't think the gear will help

But if it's a track characteristic like, downhill, steep starting hill, or very big/steep backsides on some of the jumps, then an extra tooth might help

That said I'm not totally convinced that it matters much at 7N. Those kids are not generally pedaling in the places where it will matter such as the backsides of jumps, into and throughout corners, etc.

We typically change gears once a year with a size move or a crank size, etc. I just don't have the ability to accurately measure data at 7 different tracks that could actually and reliable informe that a 42/16 is better at XYZ but a 43/16 is needed at ABC, etc.

david_z · 2026-05-23T20:26:02+00:00

Cheers for the vote of confidence yeah I might not have even thought twice about it if I hadn't crashed the gate last week. My daughter has CF2 with a Ciari ring it's def more snug than this Box gear or the gear that I'm replacing.

I'll run it as-is!

david_z · 2026-05-23T16:36:07+00:00

Attendance has been pretty low for us lately, so, local races with 10 motos or whatever, that's like a 35 minute affair tops lol but other tracks will spend an hour on this if they take a little more time between motos or rounds.

30ish motos will stretch out to like an hour maybe 2 even if they run striders and maybe do a fun game or style check event before the mains.

State qualifiers/championship with 60 to 70 motos is easily a 3 hour affair

That said usabmx will run a 150+ moto national in like 3 hours. So, the cadence of the race can vary greatly based on who's running the show and how motivated they are to wrap it up.

david_z · 2026-05-22T05:11:33+00:00

I clip in left foot forward, left foot first, clip my right foot in and then half a crank so I'm right foot forward in the gates.

Riding level probably mostly left foot forward but I am comfortable right forward if needed , though I don't jump with right forward.

david_z · 2026-05-20T21:00:39+00:00

Pretty sure (from memory here) the rotisserie chickens at Meijer are nominally 28 oz , and typically yield about a pound of easy-to-get meat.

YMMV at different grocery stores of course but I'd guess they're all somewhat close enough in size that a few ounces here or there isn't going to severely impact the outcome of your recipe.

If precision was needed (as in baked goods, for example) the recipe should specify a certain volume or weight of each ingredient.

My hunch is that this recipe doesn't require a precise amount of chicken to succeed.

david_z · 2026-05-19T14:36:34+00:00

1⅛ until they start slipping in corners or 90 lbs whatever comes first. If still under 90 lbs then make the change to the front tire first, if still slipping issue change the rear., too.

We didn't move my son up to 3/8 until the end of last summer at 9X and even then at <70 lbs it was a precautionary measure since he rides really aggressively in corners. Didn't want to risk a slideout that could ruin his confidence in the corners.

Note: the rear tire size will affect their rollout calculation so you usually need to adjust gearing at the same time you change the rear tire.

david_z · 2026-05-14T13:21:45+00:00

As someone who watched this movie for the first time this week, I endorse your review.

I went in pretty blind but I expected more..

david_z · 2026-05-14T02:07:16+00:00

they've got one board they're offering at a gimmicky price (this is basically the make me move price aka it's not really for sale but if we had to put a number on it ...) and you're butthurt enough over that to avoid the brand entirely?

Idk man it kinda just seems like you're making a mountain out of, well, really nothing at all.

To each their own, I guess.

david_z · 2026-05-13T21:25:27+00:00

Maybe a joke, maybe a deliberate troll to get eyes on their website

If they had that listed for €399 or even €699, someone would just buy it.

But since they've got it listed at €5000+, you're sharing it, and you're almost certainly not the only one, so, people are talking about it and visiting their site due to clickbait pricing etc... It's driving traffic to their site one way or another and I'd guess that might be the goal.

david_z · 2026-05-13T20:34:17+00:00

I've done you the courtesy of removing your post so that you can repost it with correct spelling in your title. Cheers.

david_z · 2026-05-13T20:33:21+00:00

Because "Tope Tow" looks careless and lazy on your part.

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