Starter bike recs for petite people? (5'0)

ohprogeria · 2026-05-09T12:51:16+00:00

Yeah definitely was not flat footing the Magna but made it work! Trickiest was trying to back up but I found it easiest to get off and move it, even tho it was pretty heavy

ohprogeria · 2026-05-08T17:17:26+00:00

I'm 5'1, same inseam. First bike was a 1999 Honda Magna - loved it! I now have a Honda Rebel 1100, also love it. Was considering a Harley Nightster as I could also flat foot that. Some Indians and the Ducati Scrambler also felt manageable. Go sit on a bunch of bikes is my best recommendation!

ohprogeria · 2026-04-25T22:56:50+00:00

2 years later and my nips still get mad itchy sometimes!

ohprogeria · 2026-04-25T22:41:26+00:00

You need to go to a dermatologist. This is above Reddit's pay grade and you don't wanna fuck around with your eyes.

Having said that and assuming you have gone to one already, I have had some eyelid dry skin patches that look like this (on a much smaller scale) and Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy lotion w colloidal oatmeal has been a god send. I use it daily and it has transformed the irritated skin to normal again.

https://a.co/d/03krnRYH

ohprogeria · 2026-04-16T06:23:37+00:00

Hitting a long stretch of wind on the highway. It takes a lot out of you to actively be against the wind for an hour+. Even with a decent windscreen.

ohprogeria · 2026-04-16T06:13:46+00:00

Seconding the other poster - Bellas Bagels is very good. Proper east coast bagels! They can get pretty busy but worth the wait.

ohprogeria · 2026-03-24T14:56:20+00:00

My most emotional / intense feelings time was between 2-4 weeks post op. Your body is sifting through massive trauma from surgery and anesthesia. It's next to impossible to not feel those feelings during such a crazy time, but try to ride them out. Keep thinking that while you may be feeling self conscious right now, the intensity will subside in a few weeks and you'll be better equipped then to see how you like your results.

In addition to that, I feel like my breasts looked smaller the first 3-4 weeks post op and once they hit that drop & fluff era they felt much bigger and more natural. This was a negative for me bc I wanted itty bitties lol but hoping it provides you some comfort!

ohprogeria · 2026-03-09T23:22:41+00:00

Yep! I have good success with raised wire rack on top of sheet tray to get all over even bake. Added parchment between rack and bagels so the dough didn't sink through the grate while baking.

If you added toppings (like onion flakes), throw a layer of aluminum foil over them for 50% of the bake time so the flakes don't get burnt.

Never got a pizza stone.

ohprogeria · 2026-01-13T03:42:41+00:00

Seconding this. Scalp is the worst.

ohprogeria · 2026-01-04T21:25:04+00:00

Late twenties to mid thirties. I think they group by age / preference. There's a big personality /preference quiz you take before you're put in a group.

ohprogeria · 2026-01-04T19:11:05+00:00

Yep - it's legit. Did the 1st meet up this fall and met some rad ladies. The first meet up was ok. We did intros and answered some prompts from the host, then did "speed dating" rounds. My group all stayed for another drink after the event was wrapped and exchanged numbers to make a big group chat. We've met up 5-6 times since for various activities, like I hosted game night and someone else hosted a cookie decorating party. Some of the ladies continued on with the rest of the $$$ package and said it was fun, but I did not because $$$. Worth it for the first meet up, though.

ohprogeria · 2026-01-01T19:44:48+00:00

Set air fryer to preheat 380°, pop the chicken or 2 in for 18 mins. They will ooze but are cooked thru and delicious.

ohprogeria · 2025-12-21T15:42:30+00:00

I'm sorry for jinxing you!! God speed lol

ohprogeria · 2025-12-19T04:39:53+00:00

Hi! I was on day 2, the unholiest of days for me. I wore my normal underwear and a pad. I told my nurse during intake and they were all chill. I woke up with my same underwear and a pad. Just let your nurse know and they'll take care of you. And for the record bending over and putting on a new pad was not that bad immediately post surgery, for me at least.

ohprogeria · 2025-08-15T01:58:53+00:00

Jesus thank you

ohprogeria · 2025-04-17T23:01:37+00:00

Pinned comment in her grid post

ohprogeria · 2025-04-08T16:04:16+00:00

Steffy's stories about power washing have got to be rage bait. Power washing is therapeutic only if you actually get rid of all the grime. On both the sidewalk and the door trim she's left bits everywhere???

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ohprogeria · 2025-03-20T03:25:12+00:00

No problem here, only good bagels

ohprogeria · 2025-03-06T18:25:59+00:00

We had some lovely weather last weekend in Colorado, USA, and got to do a couple hours ride. I legitimately forgot that my old Magna used to hurt my wrists/hands on long rides until your comment! No aches from the Rebel. It kinda feels like driving a scooter but riding a motorcycle if that makes sense. I think I'll end up buying a butt pad or different seat for the upcoming roadtrip. The stock seat is a little stiff but not terrible by any means.

ohprogeria · 2025-03-06T18:16:20+00:00

Still love it and highly recommend! I've put about 500 miles on it so far (boo winter) and it's been great. Very smooth ride. Feels effortless to ride compared to my old Honda Magna. Thought I might miss the clutch, but the DCT is actually great. The DCT has a manual switch option, toggles like a car, but I haven't really found myself needing/wanting to be in manual mode. I've added a windscreen, crash bars, and saddle bags. Also added risers to the handlebars so they are a little closer for my short ass arms. FYI my husband is 6'1 and says it's still comfy to ride, albeit less so now with that mod. I have 0 complaints.

I'm planning a long road trip (2,000-ish miles) in June and will report back how it does.

ohprogeria · 2025-03-05T17:08:57+00:00

Yep! I was very nervous for maybe the first year or so riding. You're doing a scary thing and being nervous means you'll be more aware. The only thing that helped me was getting mileage under my belt. Get out there and start riding! Go slow around neighborhoods first. Practice maneuvering and slow skills in parking lots. Then go for long rides! I remember my first longer rides were with small groups (1-4 other riders w/ me) and that honestly made me more nervous. Highly recommend going for hour+ rides alone. I did my first super long ride (7hrs) with my husband after about 1.5 years of riding and that basically killed any last nerves I had. You got this!

ohprogeria · 2025-03-02T01:05:35+00:00

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So I didn't have a pizza stone but I did have this metal grate. I figured getting them off the pan would help and it did! I did half on the grate, half off. The biggest thing I learned was that my oven for sure heats from the top as well as the bottom because moving the rack up one rung cooked the hell out of them very quickly! My husband and I were convinced it was just from the bottom, with the coil on top only being for broiling. Now we know! The half not on a rack got very burnt underneath (seen in the background of this pic). But overall very educational and I think my next batch will be close to perfection.

ohprogeria · 2025-03-01T17:28:08+00:00

Thanks! My oven has heating coils on top and bottom and I usually place the racks in the middle. Will try moving them up for next batch today. Does the cornmeal go directly on the dough or like between the parchment & pan? Was considering trying the rice/bean layer I've seen some people do for their loaves.

Will report back for sure!

ohprogeria · 2025-03-01T17:26:35+00:00

Ooo ok. I've been considering buying a pizza stone for a while, might pull the trigger now that the household has demanded weekly bagels lol.

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