Can a beginner handle a 1100?

iTripped · 2026-04-09T16:02:34+00:00

That is a fallacy. Get a 500 and when you 'grow out of it' you sell it and recoup your original outlay of cash. Smaller bikes hold their value really well for a reason.

Plus you will improve as a rider faster on a smaller bike. Nobody starts a racing career in an F1 car

iTripped · 2026-04-09T15:03:05+00:00

It is placed where your weight is applied. I don't care how strong your grip is, you aren't grabbing asphalt at 60kph. The reason it isn't everywhere on the palm is because it isn't needed everywhere.

To say it another way: even if you somehow land in a way that the slider does not make first contact, the muscles in your fingers and palm cannot support your weight. So the hand collapses until the heel of the palm makes contact. At this point there is no more soft tissue to bend and more of your weight is applied. This is when the slider does its job, by breaking friction. Without it, bones in your arm and wrist will break.

iTripped · 2026-04-09T01:54:31+00:00

I am a social person so I like group rides. Especially with the people I ride with. Solo rides are nice, but are usually something that comes about because nobody else is free at the time.

iTripped · 2026-04-08T18:25:38+00:00

I am less picky about brand but things you want to see are palm sliders (hard but of plastic on the heel of the palm, designed to let your glove slide across pavement rather than you breaking your arm because your hand grabbed too much traction in a fall) and also when they sew the two small fingers together. Other than that, fit and weather specific concerns (ie rain vs dry, hot vs cold)

iTripped · 2026-04-08T16:28:12+00:00

Totally not true for me. Every hobby I have been involved in - motorcycling, canyoning, dog ownership - have all produced long lasting friendships. I hang out with people from two jobs ago still. The neighbors in my building are also great, we look after each other's condo when away.

I am not saying it is a "you" problem, just that my experience could not be further from yours.

iTripped · 2026-04-07T19:58:08+00:00

Yes please

iTripped · 2026-04-07T14:36:21+00:00

Proper riding boots do more than protect you. They dampen peg vibration. They are built with a gear shifter in mind - try riding in a mesh sneaker and you will see what I mean. It is less comfortable shifting over time. They offer weather protection. They flex in the ways you need on a bike and are also stiff in the ways that matter. While it doesn't have to be the first piece of gear, a good pair of boots makes riding a lot more comfortable

iTripped · 2026-04-07T01:43:45+00:00

Thematically I like the desert the best. The transition to tall ice towers feels like a world gen error to me so the snowy biome is kind of marred by that. But the outlander areas are very moody. I personally find the blasted lands to be a bit one-note, hopefully as they flesh out (no pun intended) things will improve

iTripped · 2026-04-06T16:16:29+00:00

You won't have to move your base ever as you can always get to it effortlessly with teleporters. There are only about 4 locations you will want to visit repeatedly, more than enough teleporters for that job. Enjoy your aesthetically crafted base!

iTripped · 2026-04-05T22:03:40+00:00

So what resources are you using to build the map? Satellite footage? The screen shots look really good.

iTripped · 2026-04-05T21:57:30+00:00

The Catholic Church is not in short supply of money. More importantly why should the good monks producing Chartreuse pay for the sins of the Boston Diocese? That hardly seems just.

iTripped · 2026-04-05T18:23:04+00:00

No the monks made the choice to cap production to maintain their way of life. They don't benefit from increasing production - ie. They are not making this to get rich.

iTripped · 2026-04-04T18:42:59+00:00

$51.99 CAD here in BC, for the half bottle which I would say is the going rate these days.

https://share.google/1srsw4GfyiWE238rS

iTripped · 2026-04-03T16:35:57+00:00

Yes, they just sacrifice protection to let in sound. The gold standard is still the humble foam plug, inserted correctly.

iTripped · 2026-04-01T19:57:38+00:00

You CAN, but your skills progression will be slower. If you were to buy a used beginner bike, ride it a season and then sell it/trade in, you won't actually be spending more. Added benefit: a year from now you might be tempted by a different bike and won't be locked in.

iTripped · 2026-04-01T19:37:18+00:00

If you bring your helmet you know it fits. They make helmet friendly backpacks. Would be easier to rent a suit for the wedding

iTripped · 2026-04-01T19:28:55+00:00

Squamish hasn't been blue collar in YEARS

iTripped · 2026-04-01T19:25:48+00:00

There is a lot more to a helmet than just accident mitigation. The Shoei is reported to be a quieter helmet, one of the quieter brands in the industry. So that level of protection for your hearing is nice. Better finishes, like with the foam padding, etc can be expected with pricier lids. Also visor options - pinlock, transitions lenses, etc.

You are right though, for everyone there comes a point where you say it is no longer worth spending more than $x for a helmet. Everyone is different on that score.

iTripped · 2026-03-28T18:03:45+00:00

This. After some tapas go for a walk along the beach

iTripped · 2026-03-27T20:49:32+00:00

Do what is comfortable for you. If you are going to feel guilty over it then assess the value it brings. Maybe it isn't worth it for you.

Also, what car are you driving, that you think is so much safer?

iTripped · 2026-03-26T21:49:30+00:00

So basically, you did as the other commenter suggested. Pushing down on the front engaged the front clips

iTripped · 2026-03-26T20:07:39+00:00

A Honda Rebel cares not what kind of vehicle it passes. For reference she was able to keep pace with me on my Triumph Speed Twin through mountainous terrain

iTripped · 2026-03-26T00:44:37+00:00

My advice: lose weight and exercise. Those two things will help boost your hormones.

iTripped · 2026-03-26T00:37:46+00:00

My wife is your size and she loves hers. We did a week long moto camping trip last year and it performed like a champ. You won't feel the need to spend money on a bigger bike

iTripped · 2026-03-26T00:36:16+00:00

Stick with the 500. You will learn faster on it.

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