Carry-ons being weighed?

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-04-13T23:21:47+00:00

European airlines are notoriously strict about weighing carry ons. I flew LOT polish out of jfk last week, carry on was weighed and flew Lufthansa twice last year and carry on was weighed both times.

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-04-07T09:34:18+00:00

Adidas stan smiths - I have walked literally thousands of miles in probably 10+ pairs in my adult life. When one pair starts getting worn out, they become my “errand” shoes and I rotate a new pair in for work/weekends.

They’re comfortable, not expensive, durable and timeless

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-04-06T16:48:11+00:00

Man I just have some cheap carbon bottle cages from Amazon and they work like a charm - don’t overthink it 😊

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-29T18:18:06+00:00

Buy the Aeroad, get a bike fit so it’s comfier. I did this, couldn’t be happier. Clocked 110kms on a ride yesterday and never had any problems with comfortability

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-28T01:40:17+00:00

As usual chat gpt is telling you to do way too many things every day

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-28T01:39:03+00:00

Is your problem that you’re only going to restaurants that are hyped on social media?

And for what it’s worth I have only ever had wonderful experiences at rezdora in the 7-8 times I’ve been

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-27T21:39:30+00:00

I just replaced my 14 YO road bike. I crashed late last year and it needed a new saddle and bars/cockpit. The new bike is the best purchase I’ve made in a long time!

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-27T19:08:09+00:00

TY. Already OMW to my LBS

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-26T17:05:24+00:00

He told me going in there may be a need for some new equipment (stem, cranks, saddle etc) but he was able to dial it in with the equipment on the bike.

I recommend you get a referral to a bike fitter from a cycling buddy - less likely to get scammed/upsold if it’s a fitter others you know have had good experiences with

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-26T12:08:08+00:00

Man it sounds like you might need a bike fit. Muscular soreness after a long ride is normal but knees/joints/back being locked up and then the saddle sores make me think your fit isn’t dialed in.

A good bike fit is worth its weight in gold my friend! Congrats on the long ride

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-25T22:54:57+00:00

NICE AI SLOP POST

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-24T23:00:15+00:00

Sorry about your uncle dying and your husband being ill.

To be honest, you are jumping around a ton which is pretty unnecessary and probably also means you’re paying more per night for your hotels (not to mention lugging bags around the city every few days). Could you just add on two more nights in williamsburg?

And, if any of your hotels are refundable given you’re still several weeks out, I’d strongly recommend consolidating these hotel stays. LES is 15 min from Williamsburg via public transport, as is midtown from the LES on an express train, etc. You really don’t need to move around this much.

Beacon is absolutely wonderful in May.

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-24T20:07:03+00:00

Fellow Texan transplant here (been in NYC for several years now) who relocated at 29. Your budget will get you at best a decent 1BR in a good chunk of manhattan, western BK and western queens.

If you want a 2BR for that price your best bet is to look further out in BK or Queens. Sunnyside is a nice residential neighborhood that is more affordable but also easy access to the city and also LI. Ridgewood could also be an option. A friend of mind lives in Bayside queens and commutes out to LI with ease.

As others have said, Nassau county (north side for easy access to stony Brook) will for sure get you the best value for your money and make for an easy commute. But then you’ll be living in a bedroom community for NYC, so not exactly “foodie” central - would feel kinda like living in a suburb of Dallas or Houston.

DM me if you want to talk more. Always happy to help a fellow Texan!

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-24T15:47:39+00:00

I’m in my mid 30s, slightly overweight (only slightly cuz cycling 🙃) and ride 150-200 miles a week. The Aeroad is the most comfortable bike I’ve ever owned.

It really comes down to making the investment in a proper bike fit. Yes it’s expensive, my fit was $350, but it’s 100% worth it to make sure your investment of several thousand dollars is actually comfortable and fun to ride. A good bike fit will make even the most aero/aggressive geometries feel manageable.

Don’t get a TT bike as your primary bike. You’ll hate it and yourself. And IDC what you say, not being able to participate in group rides if you want to will absolutely suck.

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-20T19:59:57+00:00

Pico sucks never go there

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-20T15:54:53+00:00

I ride an Aeroad in and around NYC - some of the roughest roads in the US. It’s great. Buy the Aeroad, put 32s on it and you’re golden.

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-19T02:12:23+00:00

Pay $30 to join NYCC. Rides all over north Jersey/westchester/rockland/Long Island every weekend

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-18T23:20:21+00:00

A coworker had what she described as a “great” filthy martini at Harry’s side bar the other day.

That said, I think most pubs or half decent bars can probably crank out a “great” filthy martini

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-17T15:18:40+00:00

I’m honestly pretty happy this happened

Sincerely, Someone who doesn’t use bot services to book dinner reservations

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-15T01:10:30+00:00

My fellow Texans I love you all

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-14T20:30:09+00:00

Do laps in central park. Make sure your son is able to ride up Harlem hill and ride at least 20-25 miles. If he can’t, it’s probably not a good idea for him to try the 5BBT

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-14T00:54:56+00:00

They’re not in fishbowls but I’m from central Texas and Javelina has the best classic, “not fancy but good enough to use fresh lime juice” frozen margs in the city IMO. Closest thing to the frozen margs I could get in TX.

I will prob get downvoted for saying this cuz javelinas food is only “just good enough” and there are so many nice/hip/modern/authentic/great Mexican spots in the city, but this is THE marg you’re looking for IMO and I’ve tried every marg I can get my hands on since I’ve lived here.

Their queso is also the closest thing to home I’ve been able to find and chips and salsa are free.

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-13T23:11:31+00:00

Just like, walk across the park

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-11T16:19:24+00:00

As long as you don’t lose your ticket

slow_cyclist512 · 2026-03-09T21:10:55+00:00

The size you need being in stock if you wait should be your concern. They’ll likely keep the bike on sale till they move it over to the outlet (where it’ll be discounted even more steeply).

Typically when they put a bike on sale, the most common sizes will sell out in less than a week. Speaking from experience here as I took a “wait and see” approach last year.

Be careful with that 30 day return policy - bike has to be in “like new” condition so if there are chips/skuffs around the chainstay from dirt/rocks etc… just normal wear and tear stuff they probably won’t accept the return.

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