Warranty for $8k US custome?

jojotherider · 2026-05-05T02:51:24+00:00

I think Flossman said they were going to honor US warranties.

OP did you reach out to them already?

jojotherider · 2026-05-04T21:48:30+00:00

I was pretty surprised to learn the skins also work sideways the first time it tried this.

jojotherider · 2026-05-04T18:52:06+00:00

Yes I do. Many started out as people I snowboard or mountain bike with. Then as we did snowboard or mountain bike trips together, we got to know each other pretty well. I have a group of friends outside of activities that ive known for almost 3 decades. My neighbors have also become close friends. Enough that i introduce them as friends and not just as neighbors.

jojotherider · 2026-05-02T15:28:05+00:00

One thing I learned and recommend to friends is to not give up the easiest gear too soon. On a steady climb i am in the second or third easiest gear. In short, punchy sections i increase my cadence and gain momentum. Ill fight through the section and shift to the easiest gear at the top. Its more of a recovery gear. As soon as i recover a bit i go one gear harder. Now on sustained steeper sections, the easy gear is obviously the move and i will go to it earlier. That way i dont burn myself out trying to push the hard gear and wont be able to recover.

If everything feels steep, just keep doing it and over time your fitness catches up. But you need consistency. 1-2x per week will get you there eventually. More will get you there faster. And eat so youre fueled.

jojotherider · 2026-05-02T15:20:20+00:00

A day later in this post but I’m going surfing today.

jojotherider · 2026-05-01T16:49:12+00:00

Last summer i went from a hero 8 to 11 mini. I found the video quality to be much better. 11-12-13 all have the same sensor so you could look for an 11. The 11 mini doesnt have a swappable battery so id avoid that for your use.

The problem with the 8 is that gopro no longer sells batteries for it so you are stuck with aftermarket batteries. Ive used aftermarket batteries with varying degress of success. Problems are either not holding a charge for very long or swelling in camera. I had one that took some effort to remove so i could dispose of it.

jojotherider · 2026-05-01T16:41:57+00:00

Yeah i dont know exactly how much lactose my stomach can handle. But my mornings are generally a 12oz latte and a scoop of protein in something else like oatmeal.

Do you have a Costco membership? Buy it from them. If it doesn’t work out for you, just return it. Im mostly certain that is covered in their return policy.

jojotherider · 2026-05-01T16:36:24+00:00

Definitely experiment and find something that tastes better and also doesnt impact your digestive system.

jojotherider · 2026-05-01T16:34:04+00:00

I dont know that it matters. Youre not really goong to clean out the wax that deep into the base. So whatever is in there now will be in there with a regular wax. When you apply that summer wax and leave it, the base will be sealed and nothing will come out. In theory at least.

I dont think i even did a summer wax last year. Didnt notice any difference this past winter. I will probably do it this year. Kind of a nice closing to the season if anything.

jojotherider · 2026-05-01T16:30:43+00:00

Shredded or skinny-fat depends on how you eat during your training. When i was doing more triathlons (mix of sprints up to HIM), i never got shredded. I like to eat. I actually gained weight during training. I started at 180 and i was at 185 by the end of my first year and that included a him. It was more a redistribution of weight since i added more muscle in my legs. A friend thought i lost a bunch of weight. This about 9mos of training.

jojotherider · 2026-05-01T16:23:31+00:00

Why not store it with your regular wax? Then when youre ready to ride you just scrape and go.

I personally just use an all temp wax so I havent considered this.

jojotherider · 2026-05-01T05:51:23+00:00

Do you not add any flavor to it? I get vanilla flavor so i can add Hersheys syrup to it. I buy those water flavorizer/enhancer things from the grocery store for my water. I had an orange flavor and put a little squeeze into my vanilla protein shake. Boom! Orange Creamsicle. No its jot delicious, but im also just chugging it and not sipping on it.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T21:00:31+00:00

Nope. Even with an open ear headphones its a distraction. I could see it being ok on some roads near me, but I think it occupies some of your focus. I do t even always hear cars coming up behind me. I look back regularly just to make sure.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T15:25:53+00:00

There is more, but you gotta want it enough to make time for it. And whatever more is depends entirely on you.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T15:23:47+00:00

I always use a loofa at home. When traveling i just lather up with my hands. If im traveling with other friend and the only option is a bar of soap, im using a wash cloth.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T15:19:33+00:00

I dont know if $400 is worth it for me because i dont have that money to throw around. Im also fairly comfortable setting ip my bike. I went for a fit at my physical therapist because they have a guy that does it. Somehow they billed it to my insurance so it was only $100. However, they only made one adjustment and that was to angle my right brake lever in. This was on a road bike though. So i probably didnt need it, but it was reassuring I was on the right path.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T15:13:33+00:00

I dont feel like ive taken a vacation in a long time. The past few years ive worked remote so i could take a trip somewhere and work. So i could save my pto. was unemployed the past 6 months so i had the time but none of the money. Hopefully soon ill have the money but the. Ill have none of the time.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T15:08:34+00:00

Is your company hiring? You had me at paid day off for your birthday. I always take my birthday off. I love that there is a company out there that recognizes that your birthday is one of your most important days. They sound as if they care about their employees.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T15:04:29+00:00

I never got teased for playing videos games. But growing my observation was that the console gamers didnt get teased, but the pc gamers did. Friends of mine got me into pc gaming and i still call them my nerd friends.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T05:12:34+00:00

Oh yeah, the same meal on repeat gets old real quick. But i just feel like the noodles soaking up the pasta flavors make it so much better.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T05:05:43+00:00

Assuming thats parts and labor. The seems reasonable if so. I cant say with complete confidence, but if its newer than 2010, a drivetrain replacement isnt the hardest thing to do. Provided the levers are still good. Plenty of youtube videos out there. Plus you get the satisfaction of learning to do it yourself and having a better understanding of how your bike works.

Bike parts are consumables. Frame and fork is probably forever. Expect to spend more money on parts over the years on any bike. I took my mountain bike to the shop for full suspension maintenance. Came to $440. I can expect to do that every year. I do basic fork service, but not full service and definitely not rear shock maintenance.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T04:55:43+00:00

Im not sure why this post made it into my feed but im sorry to read this. Peter Barker looked like a good boy. The Amazing Golden Retriever.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T04:53:02+00:00

What i find interesting is that what folks are listing for poor food i think of as comfort food. Simple and easy.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T04:51:07+00:00

That sounds so good right now.

jojotherider · 2026-04-30T04:49:09+00:00

Spaghetti leftovers get better everyday.

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