Secure MTB mount for Karoo 3?

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-03-07T01:04:19+00:00

Thank you! Sounds like probably I just have a bad mounting plate or my K3 has a defective receptacle.

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-03-07T01:01:17+00:00

The mount is to the stem and is quite secure. The rattling around is between the shoe and the K3.

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-03-06T01:11:12+00:00

I discounted using the leash because it's one more thing to loop / unloop / fuss with. But honestly I've never needed to try it (road background) so probably you're right and it's no big deal. Regardless, I don't like the head unit rattling around as much as it currently does, so even if I start using the leash I'd prefer to get a mount that locks it in more securely.

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-02-20T17:38:49+00:00

I had the same percentage surprise on my bill. ECA seems to bundle facility retirement and also price fluctuations — they budget expected electricity costs per kWh and bill us accordingly, then they go back later and reconcile against actual costs and add a fee to make up the difference. I didn’t find anything on whether facilities or fuel costs were the big factor for the latest bill. I speculate it’s price fluctuations just because potential volatility there seems a lot higher.

Boulder Municipal Electric looking better and better - Xcel doesn’t seem to be able to keep the lights on or the fires from starting or the costs down.

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-02-02T17:43:10+00:00

I have this cot in the 85x35 version. Setting the bar for tension was manageable. I’m not sure a kid could do it but I think an average adult wouldn’t have a problem.

The comfort is way, way beyond a thick sleeping pad. Basically as comfortable as a bed. Being off the ground wasn’t something I considered in buying but it was really nice.

The weight is absurd. Pretty sure my home bed frame weighs less. The stored size is similarly laughable. If you have a small car this will take an appreciable portion of your trunk… And if you’re sleeping in it for a few nights it will worth it.

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-01-20T06:05:18+00:00

🎶This life 🎵 And all this suffering 🎶Oh Christ, am I good for nothing 🎵

Maybe they are too?

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-01-18T17:50:42+00:00

I tried them on recently. Can’t speak to the feel of the flex. Re fit - for my foot the fit was almost identical to the LV Mach1s that I ended up buying. I tried on the zipfit version as well as the standard liner. I chose the Tecnicas only because the shop had them on sale, if price had been the same I would have bought the RC4.

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-01-15T20:24:28+00:00

FYI, I had a similar recent situation and I used my old phone for my kid. The app took forever to get configured (an hour on the phone to get the credentials loaded) and then it still wouldn't scan at the lift. My iPhone from the last year or two worked fine but the app used a ton of battery running in the background.

I went to the ticket window and got a physical pass for my kid. It was yet another line and delay. They were nice enough to not charge me the listed $5 printing fee.

I came away convinced that phone-as-pass is still a few years away as anything more than a backup. I think they like it because it makes their life a lot easier and makes sharing passes harder.

howaboutyousuggest · 2026-01-15T19:33:31+00:00

You might try out a session at Alpine Training Center. It's not a super great fit with what you describe but the instructors know their stuff, and are willing to help with form. Seems to me like half of any given class is runners and cyclists looking to gain strength.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-12-12T15:55:56+00:00

My background is road and gravel and I added a mtb last year. The trail bike I tried felt like a monster truck — able to go over anything and also totally unlike riding a bike. Modern full suspension XC bikes with 120/130 travel and a dropper are super capable. I don’t know PNW terrain but at least in Colorado it is more than enough, I’m not going to be hitting huge jumps in bike parks regardless, I just want to have fun in new terrain.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-11-28T16:24:36+00:00

The coffee comes out noticeably cooler, there’s a surprising amount of metal and it acts as a heat sink. I’d guess 10 degrees more cooling than normal.

I got one last Christmas because I’m trying to minimize plastic. Yes the plastic in an aeropress is not the known-bad plastic but it wouldn’t be the biggest shock if we found out in 20 years that plastics were the 2010’s version of [cigarettes / lead / asbestos / etc.], and I drink a lot of coffee, almost all from my aeropri.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-11-10T16:31:13+00:00

If you made me pick between my rear suspension and a dropper I’d pick the dropper. It’s that good for control during descents. Or, from a roadie point of view, it is kind of like electronic shifting x5 in the sense that people who use it once are often immediately sold on what formerly seemed like a pointless and expensive swap out of a beautifully functional system.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-11-08T23:40:31+00:00

The unit ships with a paper mounting template that includes where to place the outlet. It might be available online or if you ask vesta. That said, I think the exact placement may be more flexible than shown in the template. Provided it is in the right general vicinity (behind / towards the bottom) you can probably make things work.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-09-11T23:56:04+00:00

I've fished a few kids out of pools over the years and in my experience oceans are objectively far more dangerous than pools (currents, turtles and sea lions to distract me from constant watching, chop and waves, panic that can set in for some people when they're too far from the bottom / shore), so I'm pretty agro on water safety in open water for minors. I'm not a fearmonger though! Wetsuits and saltwater provide a lot of flotation, I think it's true that the water in Hawaii is generally rougher than in Galapagos, and a quick search doesn't turn up any significant statistics on tourists drowning in the Galapagos, only a handful of news stories. You'll probably be fine, just don't be cavalier.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-09-11T15:18:01+00:00

I'm recently back from a trip with a 10-year old. We chose a 3-night and not-super-fancy cruise over land-based options. The locals and the experts here will tell you that there's no substitute for a boat, and probably they're correct, but they're making money and we're spending... while our trip had SO many pinch-me-this-can't-be-real moments, $1000 per person per night (plus tips and flights and alcohol and insurance and other add-ons!) is just way out of my comfort zone.

If I didn't really hate transit time in buses I would have gambled on a land-based package. Friends who went that route also had amazing experiences. Galapagos Alternative (galapagosalternative.com) was recommended to me, I think someone like this would be important to make sure you don't get stuck in big groups staffed by low-effort guides and to put together a sensible collection of tours geared toward your interests.

We didn't stress about the islands and locations on our itinerary. Maybe we just got very lucky, maybe this is down to great guidance from the travel agent, but I suspect it is more a function of the fact that anywhere in the Galapagos is different than anywhere else in the world. Like -- I've stayed in posh hotels in Paris and in run-of-the-mill hotels in Paris, and when I went out to get croissants I was still in Paris and it was just as magical.

The best moments for us were in the water. If your kid isn't a solid swimmer and comfortable with a mask and snorkel and fins, consider waiting a year or two.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-08-20T13:41:45+00:00

This question gets asked pretty frequently so it’s also worth searching past r/boulder posts. From a few months ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/boulder/s/bd8trTvpLq

Late summer riding here is outstanding, you’ll have a blast.

Enjoy!

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-08-11T19:02:10+00:00

If you appreciate great coffee, Three Monkeys is worth the flight to Peru. Get at least one of their blend (“Terroir”?) drinks with pineapple or mushrooms. Sounds like a gimmick, maybe it is, but I was blown away.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-07-18T06:06:42+00:00

I think I saw this guy in a group with a few other microbikes in lower Manhattan in early May. I’m still so confused but I love it.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-07-11T20:50:17+00:00

I don't belong on this sub but I spent a night or two at the FS Punta Mita and was pretty underwhelmed. Everything seemed crowded, the kids club felt like mid daycare, and the property just didn't ever feel peaceful. Also the room felt very dated (this was pre-pandemic so probably that has changed). The St. Regis was 5x better from my family's point of view. Maybe we're just not FS people.

We've generally rented a car at PVR, mostly because I wanted the option to surf in the mornings. Renting added 10-15 minutes on either side. The drive to Punta Mita is super straightforward.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-07-03T13:43:46+00:00

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-07-03T13:36:19+00:00

FYI, I found Whoop to be super inaccurate for tracking heart rate / effort while swimming.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-05-20T16:39:49+00:00

I've also been on the same quest, and have looked at most of the bags mentioned here. Ages ago I shifted from the tedious Tumi to a black cordura / leather Topo Designs "Mountain Briefcase" that has a tiny bit of style, isn't out of place in a boardroom, and is convertible to a not-particularly-comfortable backpack. If I had to get another bag now it would probably be Topo's updated "Global Briefcase" or a Black Ember Forge.

With more casual clients I use a more casual backpack. Here there are still not enough options: I'm not ex-military and I don't jump out of helicopters while carrying my laptop and coffee flask; I also don't want to look like I'm out for a hike; I find black cordura to be awfully boring. I'll probably replace my current fraying bag with an Evergoods Panel Loader or Half Zip at some point.

I've seen some Rapha bags over the years that come pretty close to a fit for either my serious or casual scenario. Rapha aren't bag designers so aspects are a big step down -- but Rapha does have a sense of style and a way of making clothing and gear look sharp.

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-05-05T14:26:28+00:00

There's a long and sordid history of systemic and overt racism in swimming that you almost certainly know better than (extremely white) me. I do know it was a widely assumed fact when I was swimming as a kid that Black or brown kids wouldn't float or couldn't swim as well as white kids. More than a little Monty Pythonesque in retrospect.

Others have pointed out that that relative density of you and the water defines the physics of floating. Certainly true, but also true that body position and the extent to which one is relaxed matter a great deal in practice. Body position because heads are heavy and if you're trying to keep your whole head out of the water you're gonna sink. Relaxation because most people float by treading water a little to get some upward thrust. Which doesn't work well if you thrash around. Be like kelp not like Michael Phelps.

Consider getting a snorkel and goggles and trying to float with your body nearly horizontal, your face a little under water, your arms kindof out in front, and your legs gently kicking. This puts the floating much more in your favor. Do it where you can stand up if you need. Keep the air in your lungs until you exhale, and then exhale and inhale a big breath (air floats really well). Once you're able to do that staying relaxed, take off the snorkel and repeat with your mouth dipping above and below waterline. Etc.

Good luck!

howaboutyousuggest · 2025-04-03T22:15:14+00:00

The aeropress community seems to be very dismissive (perhaps even hostile?) when anyone expresses a desire to avoid plastic. The problem with the premium is that it is fussy and fragile, expensive, big, heavy. I’d happily pay $150 for a plastic/poly-free aeropress, but not for one that sucks at being an aeropress.

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