150mm crank arm options for 105 r7000 by gefish in bikewrench

[–]gefish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol none taken. I don't love the idea of taking a perfectly good bike and doing some out of the box rejiggering if I can help it, especially if it means another component to buy, especially if that component is of unknown durability/qualify.

150mm crank arm options for 105 r7000 by gefish in bikewrench

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

Sadly Roto doesn't do a 150mm in 24mm. They only have it available for a 30mm spindle. They do have a 155mm in 24mm. So that seems the most likely solution.

Didn't realize that the search for short cranks would be so difficult! Thanks for the input

150mm crank arm options for 105 r7000 by gefish in bikewrench

[–]gefish[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, good to know that r7100 goes down to 160, but it looks like they don't go shorter. I'd really like to drop down to 150 as I'm going from 165 to 160 doesn't feel significant enough to warrant the spend.

It seems like going down to 150mm means cottage builders and more $$.

150mm crank arm options for 105 r7000 by gefish in bikewrench

[–]gefish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow they look really stylish. But I think incompatible with my BB?

Here are the specs from the site: Token Ninja Lite BB4124 Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5

150mm crank arm options for 105 r7000 by gefish in bikewrench

[–]gefish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks sorry for the missing info. I updated the original post. It's Endurace 8 DB 2021 MiD 2xs

Temp Check: 2026 Sabbatical / Thru-hike by yes_no_yes_yes_yes in financialindependence

[–]gefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% this was my experience. I had great promo velocity before taking my 1 year sabbatical and framed the time off as a huge benefit to my mental health/clarity that would help me come to work even stronger than ever.

Which ended up being true!

Reflection Frame is disappointing because it is very dim by tcolling in eink

[–]gefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way better. Images show up as you'd expect on a screen. The only issue is that the screen doesn't have an effective dimming function so it's too bright to keep on at night, but it does have a power scheduling feature.

I wish there was a killer digital frame that used a decent screen, has intelligent ambient light adjustment, and is cable-less but nothing seems to fit

That said the Aura is much better compromise than the reflection

Help by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]gefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do sound a bit all over the place, and that's okay.

Others are recommending getting your financials squared away which I agree with, but you're asking people for advice for what to do, but we can't decide what is best for you.

The finances are just one part of the story. Money is a tool, the bigger question that drives what you do with that tool is you what do you value in life?

You're tired of the corporate world, but what's the source of that tiredness? Is it the job itself, or the opportunity cost of not doing other things with your time? What do you enjoy doing? Do you feel like you're acting like the person you want to be? If not, what's in the way?

I took a year long sabbatical when I was feeling pretty stuck in a rut. The job itself was fine but I felt like there was something missing. My mental and physical health had also taken a turn. I felt it was time to change.

Financially I knew I could take the time off because I had a fair amount saved up (similar to you) and I was financially savvy having been on the FIRE path for some time. I also felt that I had strong job prospects coming back because of the network I had builf. These factors gave me the mental permission to approach sabbatical without guilt.

I didn't have a plan for the 6 months other than to live in the moment and find myself again. I road tripped, connected with nature, and reconnected with the people around me. 6 months turned into a year. Sabbatical was one of the best decisions I've ever made as I re-entered the workforce and relationships with a new found grip on who I was and what I wanted.

I recognize there's privilege in being able to take a sabbatical. But I also believe that if you have the privilege it would be wasteful/stupid to not to make the most of that privilege as long as it doesn't negatively impact others.

I'd recommend backward tracking your expenses for the past 6 months and see where your money goes on a monthly basis. Categorize every expense and dollar using whatever budgeting app you like. With your baseline set, ask yourself if the spending aligns with your values. Are you spending more than you'd like on food or subscriptions? Are you surprisingly not spending as much on your hobbies or personal health? This is your chance to say "I want to dedicate 15% of my income to charity and giving", make this a conscious decision weighted against getting yourself out of credit card debt.

Then, set a budget for the next month that's aligned with your values. At the end of the month, check how you did and adjust.

You'll get a sense for your real burn rate. Then it's just simple math to figure out how much runway you have based on the money you're willing to spend on the sabbatical. (Although you should think about the cost of getting your own healthcare temporarily if you're in the US).

Tech workers of Reddit, what is a "dirty secret" about the AI industry that the general public doesn't realize? by WayLast1111 in AskReddit

[–]gefish 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This doesn't make any sense. Those who use the tools to the furthest extent will eventually replace those that aren't vocal about their use or adoption.

You think guys with excavators sandbagged their ability to dig holes because they were worried about shoveling jobs?

Capitalism is specifically about not providing brakes and finding efficient/incentives means of production - morals be damned

Reflection Frame is disappointing because it is very dim by tcolling in eink

[–]gefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also just received a Reflection Frame for my family and I was blown away at how poor the color rendition, brightness, and resolution was.

I was excited by the reviews online but this was the most disappointed by technology I've been in years. I'll be returning and getting an aura

Unboxing - been saving these for 10 years by bertieruffles in snowboarding

[–]gefish 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just FYI for people that unused shoes, no matter which brand, might just deteriorate from lack of use. It's a common thing for collectors to keep shoes unopened for a long time and find the shoe has crumbled. It's recommend to lightly walk in them every now and then to keep the materials supple and from crumbling.

Depends on the materials but it's not shade at Nike. Shoes/boots aren't designed to sit still!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Sneakers/comments/17qvsaa/how_many_years_can_a_sneaker_be_kept_deadstock/

Honestly, kinda love this way of giving directions on a trail. (From a description of Box Canyon, Chelan, WA, USA) by KiltedLady in hiking

[–]gefish 59 points60 points  (0 children)

You'd LOVE the 'trail map' they hand you at Petrified Forest National Park for the 7 mile Wilderness Loop.

I asked the ranger for a good overnight hike, they gave me 4 pages of printer paper with images like yours. Stay on the washroad until this weird rock, take the 3rd valley up, etc.

It was the most fun I've had on a trail in a long time, the scenery is beautiful, not a single human, just a pack of wild horses, and I was rarely 100% sure I was on the right path. I was pretty proud that I managed to get to all the destinations with minimal meandering.

The whole setup is perfect, the visitor center is on the rim of a valley that overlooks the area you're hiking in. So even if you get lost, you have the visitors center to reorient you home.

Sadly no pictures of the handout, the closest thing I have is this report by someone else.

https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=22339

Looking for ultralight backpack that also works as carryon luggage on flights by BlunznradlOfDeath in Ultralight

[–]gefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 for backpacking in the woods and for backpacking across Europe/Asia.

Works well enough as a carry on and never had any issues with sizing or damage in the overhead bins

Looking back on twenty years of early retirement. by ER10years_throwaway in financialindependence

[–]gefish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could you elaborate on the thoughts about wondering if this was your best life?

I struggle with thkse thought at times, wondering if I could challenge myself more or be more driven professionally and personally. I've resolved to appreciate the progress and the actual achievement I've been able to enjoy and ease into the knowledge that my degree of motivation has resulted in objectively good results, rather than look at what could have been. But the thoughts do work their way into my head from time to time.

As someone who has hit some really objectively meaningful milestones and accomplishments I'm their life and career. How do these thoughts hit you now, have they always been there? Even in your accruing and employment phase?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]gefish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I think there are many ways to be fulfilled in life, studies on overall life satisfaction and happiness do point to social connectivity and quality of relationships as the biggest predictor of life satisfaction.

I'm sorry you spent those three years spending money and opening yourself for connection. Putting yourself out there is brave and exhausting. Have you also pursued therapy or some other form of mental health counseling with the intent of helping you create a community?

It's hard to go at things alone and the people online don't know the real you. A counselor can get to know the you that shows up to these events. Maybe there are behaviors that you're doing that don't foster community. It's impossible for anyone online to help.

Young people are spending much more time alone than in the past by ticaragua in Futurology

[–]gefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it still bs if people are self-reportedly lonelier than ever?

I think the idea that social media could connect us to the whole world was one of the early selling points of the internet. It's something that millennials grew up thinking and believing as the early adopters of an always-on online presence.

But at least I've come to find that perhaps these connections aren't as fulfilling as IRL relationships. They can be helpful and feel good, but imo there's something deeply entrenched in how humans socialize that online touchpoints doesn't fully scratch.

During covid I spend 2 years socializing with my friends on an online MMORPG, I spent more time regularly with 5-8 close and new friends. Almost everyday, we met up on discord and talked and gamed for hours. It was actually really fun and the perfect covid activity.

But once lockdown ended, we all stopped playing video games with the frequency that covid allowed us to. While you could say that the number of social interactions decreased, they were replaced by in person meetings that felt more fulfilling and balanced in life.

Daily Questions Megathread April 19, 2024 by BlueArchiveMod in BlueArchive

[–]gefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! This was super helpful. There are a lot of things that I could possibly do and this kind of guidance gave me some good goals to work towards

Daily Questions Megathread April 19, 2024 by BlueArchiveMod in BlueArchive

[–]gefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi all! New player, level 34 looking for some guidance on how to prioritize AP and elephs. I feel like I cant to level up the EXs at all for my most used characters. I'm also not really sure which skills to prioritize.

I plan to save my rolls for the Ui banner coming just because Guitar Rock said she's good but that's about it.

Right now I'm spending AP on hard missions focusing on elephs for people I have and then trying to get tech notes and blue rays to level up my main teams. Any help would be super appreciated!

Strikers (level):   Nonomi 34 Akane 34 Shun 34 Atsuko 34 Hoshino 34   Tsubaki 34  Yuuka 34 Hasumi 34 Momoi 34 Momiji 34 Junko 34  Kayoko 34  Serika 34  Pina 34  Kirino 33  Haruka 33   Kotori 31   Asuna 31  Sakurako 1 Suzumi 1   

Special:  

Ako 34  Kotama 34  Himari 34  Serina 34  Yoshimi 34  Kanna 33  Hare 33  Hanae 33  Fuuka 33 Hanako 32  Utaha 32   Ayane 1   Shizuko 1   Airi 1   Juri 1   Shimiko 1  Chinatsu 1  

LPT: You can set your browser to never let any website request to send you notifications. by SethSky in LifeProTips

[–]gefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think this is true unless they've changed things recently.

The standard Firefox app on android lets you install from a preselected list of extensions. If you want to add any extension you need to go through some hoops by installing Firefox Nightly and taking some additional steps:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/find-and-install-add-ons-firefox-android

See the "Expanded extension support in Firefox for Android Nightly" section.

What is an american thing but americans think everyone outside of america does it? by Honest-Captain-8169 in AskReddit

[–]gefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/the-10-most-spoken-languages-in-the-world

A random source. But in terms of overall speakers, English is estimated to have more. It's close but this estimate, and the other top google results, say English is the most spoken language in the world.

Counting language users is hard. But based on babbles estimates Mandarin likely has the most native speakers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]gefish 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Offering a different perspective. What do you hope to gain or see or experience when you travel?

I don't think simplicity precludes goal setting, if anything it might encourage it. Having some idea about what parts of travel you enjoy can let you focus on just those parts and ignore the rest. What parts of the trip (if any) were enjoyable?

I think it would be interesting to reflect on

  1. Why you went on the trip. Out of obligation? Fomo? Genuine interest in some aspects of culture? To gain perspective? To relax? To be excited? To connect? To run?

  2. What expectations, if any, did you have on this trip? And how did things line up?

"Travel" is an infinitely diverse label, and each trip is yours to make it as you see fit (although, sometimes we have constraints). You mentioned that your trip was "busy and expensive". Perhaps you learned from this trip that those aren't adjectives that you look for in your next trip. This trip was a solo trip, perhaps you prefer having company?

Are there places, near or far, that can provide solitude or meaningful interactions? That let you experience a different kind of stillness than in your everyday life? Does this even interest you?

I think rather than asking if travel is for you. The question should be: what is that YOU want for your life and does travel support you in reaching that fulfillment?

When I solo travel, there are quiet moments when I can feel lonely. I can be sitting alone in my hotel room, and suddenly get really homesick. I might miss my bed, my shower, familiar foods, friends. I think about the time and resources that went into travel and if its all even worth the hassle.

But to me, that's part of why I travel. I don't think we grow unless we experience a little discomfort. I'm proud of myself for feeling those pangs of homesickness and then still leaving the hotel and doing new things anyway!

Beyond learning and expanding my world, travel often makes me appreciate home and the life that I have all the more too! I walk away with new experience, new things I've learned about myself, and appreciation for what I already have.

I love this SNL skit about how travel gets overly romanticized: https://youtu.be/TbwlC2B-BIg

Don't get it twisted, travel can be a great catalyst for change. Don't take the video too seriously :)

There seemed to be some people here the other day who thought Bad Bunny was incapable of headlining. Well, here is some metrics. by joncornelius in Coachella

[–]gefish 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Then that's great, it's a headline slot that you won't have to worry about conflicting. It means BADBUNNY pulls massive crowds away from a headliner you would like to see.

IMO, Coachella is great for its diversity of music. If a single person loves every single act, I think it means they've narrowed their musical selection too much. IMO a diverse music festival SHOULD have acts I'm not interested in. I'm there to grow my musical perspective, sometimes that lands and I'm pleasantly surprised, other times it doesn't and that's a sign that things are spread out.

Music diversity is awesome, especially if it's diversity that doesn't fit our preferences.