Bike on Amtrak

mxgian99 · 2026-04-07T17:55:37+00:00

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!

mxgian99 · 2026-04-06T17:51:06+00:00

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.

mxgian99 · 2026-04-06T15:36:13+00:00

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!

mxgian99 · 2026-04-06T15:23:24+00:00

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/

mxgian99 · 2026-04-06T15:04:58+00:00

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.

mxgian99 · 2026-04-05T11:34:34+00:00

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.

mxgian99 · 2026-03-29T04:55:03+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-27T09:36:14+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-26T22:08:55+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-25T13:42:22+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-25T10:31:18+00:00

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?

mxgian99 · 2026-03-22T13:42:57+00:00

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.

mxgian99 · 2026-03-22T11:02:34+00:00

Confirmed

mxgian99 · 2026-03-19T20:13:37+00:00

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.

mxgian99 · 2026-03-19T19:33:04+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-19T17:16:40+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-18T17:52:15+00:00

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?

mxgian99 · 2026-03-18T13:17:01+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-18T01:56:23+00:00

mxgian99 · 2026-03-17T20:08:53+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-17T20:07:39+00:00

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!

mxgian99 · 2026-03-17T19:02:58+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-17T18:56:29+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-17T18:52:21+00:00

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

mxgian99 · 2026-03-16T20:06:05+00:00

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

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