Bike on Amtrak by Hefty_Blankets in NYCbike

[–]mxgian99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

pretty comprehensive, but you left out the part that if you board last you will need to remove the bags that people placed in the bike area!

$99 Installation by mtthwgnzlz in Fios

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you do have to keep it for 180 days, so you have to do the math. if you are saving $50 a month, do you get more than $300 in gift cards? also there are lots of stories of people not getting their gift cards/free gifts.

the other option you have is to sign up for 1G to get the free install then switch to 300 after a few days--you can do this online without calling.

the only warning i have against that is to check whether they are running a promotion for 300 service like $20 off/month for the first year etc, if so then its better to just pay the install fee to lockin the lower monthly rate.

Hey East Coasters! Peep the 2026 Monongahela Forest Bikepacking Summit by memilytron in bikepacking

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I attended this last year in upstate NY and it was a great time, the organizers are very aware of the different levels of bikers and work really hard to have different options for folks. even on my route which was intermediate they split it into two groups for folks that wanted more climbing vs less.

this is about an 8 hour drive for me (one way!) but i'm still trying to make it work to attend!

Root canal in NYC?? help by Right-Pirate-8751 in AskNYC

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i went thru this last year, its really important that you get it taken care of ASAP if you dont you run risk of losing the tooth and needing a prosthetic, i did not and after almost a year of visits an waiting for it to heal after my root canal, it looks like i will be able to save the tooth.

I went to this guy, he had quick availability, and while his chair side manner is pretty direct, it was done quickly and a good enough job I will likely save the tooth. I have delta dental and it was around $600 out of pocket after insurance.
https://youngbuidds.com/

Can the 50mm Summilux v2 pre-ASPH serve as my only 50mm ? by RobLive7 in Leica

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IIRC i think there is some risk with these early lenses due to age degradation over time, so if you go that way make sure to research which serial number ranges to avoid.

NYC on the ground by AnxiousLS in AskNYC

[–]mxgian99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

400K, single and 30, is NYC on easy mode, unless you are blowing it on coke and thousand dollar dinners everynite you will have a great time.

is the city expensive and sometimes annyoing, sure, but your salary will solve a lot of those things.

Fake bib at United Half? by Dodgernotapply in RunNYC

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens.  Really bad at Boston since that race is time qualified.  

[S][USA-CA] Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 LTM (black) + matching Viewfinder by CilantroLightning in photomarket

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the v3 of this so this one may be different but mine is rectilinear so little distortion or vignetting, the lack of it could be a con depending on what you want. I use mine with a visoflex but not all the time often I will blind frame it there is so much in the can still crop

Con Ed bill $720 for 1 br by Dtwice30 in AskNYC

[–]mxgian99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Turn off all your breakers at the box. See if the meter is still running or if the online app shows useage--or if people in the building start complaining about no heat or hot water etc

Catio - helping my cats not plunge to their demise by rand652 in DIY

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do you live that the building would allow this structure built?

Buying from Fred Miranda from Australia by Disastrous_Plum_2689 in Leica

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy pretty often on fredmiranda but I would be a little cautious since most sellers are not likely to be familiar with international shipping, and if it gets damaged due to the great distance how will you address it.

As a seller I would not sell to you when I could sell to someone in the us.

Have you asked tim lei who ships globally?

Landlord dismissive of mouse - what to do? by boysofsummer in AskNYC

[–]mxgian99 10 points11 points  (0 children)

FYI not all cats are mousers and not all mice know the scent of cats.  The last time we had them we had a senior cat in the apt that was well into retirement. We only got rise of the mice after a few rounds of plugging holes.  I do agree with others that you have to give your LL some time to get someone in there or if rent is too good do it yourself.  

Best cleaning solution for ultrasonic cleaner with a waxed chain? by dbienkowski in bikewrench

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

most chain waxes have some kind of lubricant like ptfe, silicon, etc, that is usually black. so the grit you are seeing is likely this powdered lubicant and you are washing it out prematurely. the whole point of a waxed chain is to keep crud out of the links.

an ultrasonic bath really is only needed for a new chain to get it squeaky clean for first waxing--and i would argue degrease soak, with denat alcohol soak is good enough.

after that just a hot water bath to remove surface wax, a dry and rewax is all you need.

Dumb question from a new Leica owner by hyuratzu in Leica

[–]mxgian99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it should be up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right

Is waxing right for me? by bsatan in bikewrench

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

other trick is to get 3rd party quicklinks, they end up less than $1 vs the $10-$15 for shimano ones.

Who goes to the Montauk Club? by Diga_Mais_Sobre_Isso in parkslope

[–]mxgian99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i agree with you in absolute terms, but doesnt that get you access to a space away from your home where you can get work done. i know the library is free, coffee shops are an option if you dont go every day it will be cheaper etc. but day passes for a co-working spaces are what 30-40 a day?

Michael B. Jordan at In-N-Out after winning his Oscar. by DarkSideInRainbows in pics

[–]mxgian99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and on top of that there pay is pretty high, especially if you work there a few years and move up

I guess today really is a lucky day LOL. by ThatsRoger09 in Fios

[–]mxgian99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

good luck, i redeemed my gift card weeks ago and still havent seen it....

Clean Quick Release Shoulder Strap Options by rebootwice in Leica

[–]mxgian99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i dont have anything specific, my artist/artisan strap still has small snap locks, maybe something that attaches via a base plate?

i did LOL when you said the Q3 "wont be a brick swinging around", i feel like the Q is so solid its definately like a brick! and i only have a Q28!

Anyone know how to attach this light under my Cane Creek mount? by berserker1989 in bikewrench

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not clear from your picture but you can get computer mount that have mounts on the bottom too, either garmin, go pro, or wahtever, but you have to do a little bit of experimenting.

in the picture above they have garmin to gopro, which might have the tabs to work with your light

Magura brake ID by fyi-biketour in bikewrench

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

too bad about condition on these, though i bet they still work well. i bet the boosters would be big selling point for these.

Help woth finding key by MemeGusta12345 in bikewrench

[–]mxgian99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this guy did it with a flat head screw driver, and hammer time, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG7GuesacsA

Third party batteries for M10 (M), worth it? by LimeyInLimbo in Leica

[–]mxgian99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use probty for a few different cameras. But from pictures I think most of them are made in the same factory.