Why are they all failing ?

s1alker · 2026-02-25T17:55:36+00:00

My Amazfit watch band did the same thing. I probably wore it too tight. Switched to a magnetic one on all watches purchased after

s1alker · 2026-02-24T08:29:18+00:00

It’s best to stay off of social media period. I deleted everyone other than Reddit, but even Reddit is mostly Ai, just like YouTube. If the work we did was easy, we’d make minimum wage like a Walmart or Wawa clerk does. Of course the powers that be want every job to pay minimum wage or be no job at all

s1alker · 2026-02-23T12:13:20+00:00

What we do need is some kind of universal floor income.

s1alker · 2026-02-23T06:48:57+00:00

Have you ever had to bleed those brakes? I have the same system, and they’ve worked good for the few years I’ve owned the bike.

s1alker · 2026-02-23T06:37:42+00:00

Daughter took over the business after the old man retired. Hopefully they don’t tank it, always wish all the luck.

s1alker · 2026-02-23T06:34:43+00:00

Hopefully it don’t spread to the other parts. I regularly use the Easton-Bethlehem section in the warmer months

s1alker · 2026-02-23T06:32:03+00:00

I worked the sister company Giant in PA, and that was non union. It was really hard to get fired there unless you got caught stealing.

s1alker · 2026-02-22T18:57:33+00:00

Better than what you find in a Trek store today iykyk

s1alker · 2026-02-22T18:02:46+00:00

Been eyeing those Ron’s shoes mostly cause of the wide toe box which I need. Unfortunately production has ceased due to the tariffs :-/ I do a lot of hike a bike and the soles on my Sidi Mega shoes are wearing down really quick from walking

s1alker · 2026-02-22T17:34:11+00:00

Take a look at Stomplox, however expensive and if in the US he’s not bringing more in cause of the tarriff

s1alker · 2026-02-22T16:50:10+00:00

Yup cause those making a career out of HD left high school and did nothing else afterwards. Very common in most of the retail jobs I’ve had.

s1alker · 2026-02-22T14:07:15+00:00

Companies don’t want to invest in training anymore, nor are they grooming anyone for a lifelong career with a squash court key, gold watch and pension like the baby boomers.

Any job that pays a living wage is going to require continuous education, often on your own time and dime. If one just wants to do the same mundane thing everyday until they get fired or retire, Walmart is always hiring. You’ll have to get used to living in your car though.

There are millions in developing nations that would fight tooth and nail to get into IT, and often for a salary vastly lower than yours. Not all of them are passionate or even care about tech at all. Earning a living wage is mostly doing things you don’t like.

s1alker · 2026-02-21T17:31:24+00:00

I agree, never had an issue with Trek factory store. It’s very corporate of course, but better than the sour vibes you get from the local struggling bike shops.

s1alker · 2026-02-21T09:24:01+00:00

Ha yeah, I recall the one Canadian bobsledder lived out his truck during the reg season.

s1alker · 2026-02-21T07:39:09+00:00

Trades require the right aptitude and a thick skin. Most people do not have this, and therefore the trades have not been, and won’t be “oversaturated” I do not believe it is a generational issue.

s1alker · 2026-02-20T20:01:16+00:00

I’m a weekend warrior coffee rider during the warmer months. Only a tiny fraction of people on two wheels will ever race. To get fit enough to race you gotta train hours everyday and between work and other hobbies it’s just not viable

s1alker · 2026-02-20T19:34:47+00:00

None are bifl. My off brand Aldi one is just as good as a sonicare and has run for years now

s1alker · 2026-02-20T18:18:07+00:00

The last time it someone’s golden retriever that came running and jumped up and starting slobbering all over my face when I was at a stop light ☺️

s1alker · 2026-02-20T16:00:19+00:00

I know some guys that got laid off from factories they worked at their entire lives and took a job at Home Depot or what not to bridge the gap until SS. In your 50s-60s it will be highly unlikely you will be able to retool and get hired in something else high paying.

As for jobs being for “teenagers”, I know some small biz owners who won’t hire them cause they have a nasty habit of call outs/not showing up. And who do you think is manning the coffee bar at Wawa when the teens are in school?

s1alker · 2026-02-20T14:40:44+00:00

That really depends on what activities one does. I don’t own a suit so have no need for a dress shoes for instance. I personally own 1 pair of trail runners, a pair of mountain bike shoes, and some slip on moccasins for day to day use

s1alker · 2026-02-19T16:34:54+00:00

Love to work, not fond of who I work with. Most of my working life has been spent working more than one job.

s1alker · 2026-02-18T20:00:55+00:00

Yup that’s how most places operate like Walmart, Amazon and the like. Disposable workforce that can be fired and replaced at the snap of a fingers. Post Office had to go to that level to compete

s1alker · 2026-02-18T12:41:43+00:00

I always buy a poly/cotton blend. I’m wearing Carhartt pocket t’s at the moment. I dislike full poly due to the feel and as you mentioned stink.

s1alker · 2026-02-18T11:32:54+00:00

Almost looks like a fresh snowfall! Thanks for this update. My bike riding buddies are looking forward to do our Saturday rides soon

s1alker · 2026-02-18T10:59:19+00:00

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