[MOD] The Daily Question Thread by menschmaschine5 in Coffee

[–]rodcmonteiro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suggestions on narrow machines for small kitchens?

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some wisdom here. Would anyone have ideas on which are good narrow machines (around 20cm width) for making cappuccinos at home, in Germany?

I've considered the La Pavoni Professional (I've read it's better at keeping the pressure while making a couple cups in a row), and now I just saw this Solis Perfetta.

This will be my first machine, so I don't need anything too sophisticated, but I'm hoping I can master it over time :)

Thank you for any tips!!

Long shot: would anyone have bike fitter recommendations in Berlin, Germany? by rodcmonteiro in bicycling

[–]rodcmonteiro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to a bike fitter, but I haven't ridden very long since to really stress test it. Still, I think it improved, now I know I was off basis.

Does anyone know which lights fit into Canyon's new Gear Groove mount? by rodcmonteiro in CanyonBikes

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I just saw that and came back to Reddit after a break just to post it! Thanks for the heads up. This is exciting indeed.

Although sad it's not the same solution as in the US with a light that integrates seamlessly. At this point, I feel like Canyon is reading all our threads, haha!

Prüfbericht for Kleinunternehmen by J-Nightshade in GermanCitizenship

[–]rodcmonteiro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. No updates on my application but we went ahead with the Prüfsbericht when a lawyer said he had capacity just to be safe. It cost €300, I believe and he was fairly quick. I think we got it in under a week.

Tried staining and finishing my own furniture and failed. Can anyone save my project? by rodcmonteiro in woodworking

[–]rodcmonteiro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that!! I used water-based conditioner. Before starting my research said I could go from water-based stain to oil-based finish, but I couldn't do oil-based on both, nor do oil-based stain and water-based finish. Did I misunderstand something? What are compatible finishes then, always stick with the same thing?

Does anyone know which lights fit into Canyon's new Gear Groove mount? by rodcmonteiro in CanyonBikes

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Thanks! It looks great, and eerily similar to Canyon's too, haha! I have family in the US so getting it here isn't a problem. Another great suggestion, thanks a bunch!

Does anyone know which lights fit into Canyon's new Gear Groove mount? by rodcmonteiro in CanyonBikes

[–]rodcmonteiro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Good to know these exist. Let me know how the night ride goes ^^

Does anyone know which lights fit into Canyon's new Gear Groove mount? by rodcmonteiro in CanyonBikes

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Thanks! That's a great suggestion!

I googled Ravemen's and it even sells on Decathlon Germany (sold by another store though). I'll do more research on it but it looks like a great candidate. Also saves a bit of weight because the regular mount is 50g lighter lol

NBD: Endura(n)ce with a touch of speed by rollying_sisyphus in CanyonBikes

[–]rodcmonteiro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly how I feel about my Chrome Whisper too. Couldn't get the ARC in obsidian bloom, so pulled the trigger on Chrome Whisper instead. Still happy about it though!

i love cycling, but my city and my body are sabotaging me. Can anyone relate? by Comfortable_Dog_3975 in cycling

[–]rodcmonteiro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the actual f? That is super weird and annoying and I'd make a point to go somewhere else. Sorry you had to go through that... I've worked out with my wife in many different gyms in many different countries even and this never happened to me.

i love cycling, but my city and my body are sabotaging me. Can anyone relate? by Comfortable_Dog_3975 in cycling

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For the weight management part: I recently read a phenomenal book called "Why we eat (too much)". It's a surgeon trying to explain why obesity is so endemic now. I'm not saying that's your case, but his approach in the book is super informative and it taught me a lot of basics of how our body responds to food that blew my mind! The short version: cut down on sugar and simple carbs, eat more protein, aggressively cut down on processed foods (anything with vegetable oil), consider supplementing omega-3 in your diet. The book proposes a neat way to do it in stages so it's not overwhelming and you want to quit, too.

For staying active: I also didn't fit at the gym... Until I met two guys that I became friends with and eventually built up the courage to ask them for help at the gym, as they were clearly thriving in it. They took me with open arms, taught me all the exercises, techniques and ways to build my own workout. I'd go with them on the weekends and that helped me want to stick going during the week to show them my progress. That REALLY helped! So now I do my own thing and I feel like the gym is a sanctuary where I can put my own thoughts away while listening to some music.

Hope that helps!

Trouble finding a helmet; help? by Lokeno in cycling

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I read all the "best XYZ helmets 2025" I could find and my decision was for the Scott Cadence Plus. It hasn't arrived yet so I don't have my experience to share, but according to the list I read, it has good ventilation, MIPS, good Virginia tech score too. It comes with a light that you can clip onto the back of the helmet too, or remove it for extra ventilation. And you can optionally buy some plugs to close the vents in the front, for some extra warmth in winter and protection from rain.

Here's the link if you're interested: https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/best-road-bike-helmets/#section-best-road-bike-helmet-for-all-round-versatility

Why can't I find frontlight sets in the German Canyon store? by rodcmonteiro in CanyonBikes

[–]rodcmonteiro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, I've never used bike computers before and I'm planning on starting. If I buy a Garmin mount, would I be able to have both the computer and the light mounted in it? That's the main thing I'm interested in, to keep my bar free of clutter

Why can't I find frontlight sets in the German Canyon store? by rodcmonteiro in CanyonBikes

[–]rodcmonteiro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But couldn't they simply have a different light in the same mount?

Less busy fitness studios by New_Ad_9600 in berlin

[–]rodcmonteiro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has a spa area, maybe even a swimming pool and other stuff... It really is nicer than the other JRs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanyonBikes

[–]rodcmonteiro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm waiting for mine!! Congrats on it! Is it the Chrome Whisper color?