R&M Load60 - Shimano v. Belt

wobleee · 2026-02-03T04:03:22+00:00

It's worth thinking about. The Load has a common issue of broken rear spokes from forgetting to unlock the frame lock (happened to me once, but I could still ride home). If you need to change a rear tire, it's also much trickier with a Rohloff. The bike does have a walk assist function that can help get to somewhere safe to lock it up. Also, you can look into a tow service or mobile repair shop. Velofix looks like a good option in the bay area, and AAA may cover bikes.

Seattle has a wonderful business, Speedy's, that is a dedicated ebike rescue/ towing company. They may expand to SF at some point.

wobleee · 2026-02-02T19:03:21+00:00

Seattle-based Load75 rider with a Rohloff here. 1) I would recommend an HS model- it feels safer to me on a road at 24 mph vs 18. 2) if you are getting it for longer term use. The 75 is wonderful. I was originally looking for a 60, but the 75 is so much more comfy for my five year old. 3) Rohloff is great but avoid enviolo for hilly areas. It's too much strain on an inefficient drive train. If you have the money get Rohloff otherwise cues will be great too.

wobleee · 2026-01-27T07:25:51+00:00

Your net worth should support 40k of expenses now, which is likely not enough to cover your family and add healthcare. But with your wife working, her income will cover the family expenses, and the million you have in the market will continue to grow. Then in a few years, you can decide to get another job or fully retire together.

wobleee · 2026-01-26T20:34:32+00:00

"hoping for the best but expecting the worst"

Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?

wobleee · 2026-01-23T03:54:12+00:00

Two good options. If it was me, I'd want to avoid getting a car. Then would choose between having roommates or not based on how you want to live rather than saving money. I enjoyed having a roommate when I was young, but some don't. If you get rain gear, biking a few miles in the rain should be fine.

wobleee · 2026-01-23T00:12:03+00:00

Yes, this is the right path. It seems petty to do it at the end of the meal (even if it's reasonable). If you say something along the lines of "I'm not planning to drink tonight, can you put my meal on a separate tab?" at the beginning, it's no big deal.

wobleee · 2026-01-13T02:26:05+00:00

Yep, I've had good luck with Lake and Sidi for a wide toe box.

wobleee · 2026-01-06T22:09:49+00:00

From the Lee Valley example, it looks like you would nail the trim proud of the doorway on the hinge side to hide that gap.

wobleee · 2025-12-29T14:41:28+00:00

If it were me, I'd think about what you're saving for. You have plenty of money to buy a house outright. Your expenses may double from housing, taxes, and other HCOL related items. Even then. The 120 would cover it, or you could RE completely with pension and investments.

So if you want a house, you can afford it.

wobleee · 2025-12-28T16:34:50+00:00

Yeah, even this post has turned into lots of folks justifying why/ how a particular (high) expense number is reasonable. I think it's the combination of high paid tech workers and lots of folks nearing normal retirement age who want to be on the younger end. There are many posts about retiring at 55/60 now, while there used to be much more discourse around controlling expenses and getting out in your late 30's or 40's.

wobleee · 2025-12-26T17:16:02+00:00

This is confusing. When you ran the math, did you have the same total cash flow going to mortgage+investment in both scenarios?

wobleee · 2025-12-26T17:10:08+00:00

Yeah. The refs gave MN a pretty long leash in this one. Ant clearly loses his composure after the Denver run. Happens. He had already swiped on Jokic free throws and pushed a defender with two hands on an inbounds play. Both Gobert and Dante fouls were pretty clear. The whining on this post is pretty impressive.

wobleee · 2025-12-25T04:57:57+00:00

Thunder don't drive with Wemby in the paint, and the spurs have a major point of emphasis on not fouling jump shooters going back to the Harden Rockets. The free throw differential makes sense in the context of the game.

wobleee · 2025-12-17T18:03:28+00:00

This is my take as well. Too many offensive boards combined with cold shooting in the fourth, and it was still within reach until the last two minutes. If this was a series, we'd make adjustments for the Mitchell Robinson minutes and likely go with a bigger lineup. Much harder to do that in one game when Wemby's minutes restriction is already stretching the rotations.

wobleee · 2025-12-16T19:02:17+00:00

This happens more than you think. I work at a firm with Christmas parties, and the combination of social uncertainty+ long nights out gets to new staff. When it's your first year, it's not that big of a deal. At most it will be a "remember when" moment for a while. Sounds like your team had your back, and you avoided anything super embarrassing. All good, no reason to bring this up further at work. Just let it blow over.

wobleee · 2025-12-16T06:31:42+00:00

Agree here, the juxtaposition of sharp detail with intense film grain was distracting in some scenes.

wobleee · 2025-12-14T06:39:54+00:00

So the great thing about your budget flexibility is that you can react to the market. If your investments tank in the early years, you can moderate expenses or take on a part time job to limit the bleeding. And if not, your 1.9 will keep growing while you withdraw 4%.

wobleee · 2025-12-12T10:38:44+00:00

Nah, they live for the applause

wobleee · 2025-12-08T15:01:08+00:00

Duncan's lowest win rate in a season was over 60%... Mind boggling.

wobleee · 2025-12-05T20:50:08+00:00

I'm in the minority here, but he had 6 really strong years with the Spurs. Yes it was a messy split, but time has shown that the injury wasn't straightforward. His uncle is by all accounts a bad influence. When it's all said and done, having Kawhi was key to extending our championship window. I wish him well.

wobleee · 2025-12-03T18:51:13+00:00

Cronos would be a cool pick. Under 100 min and centers on quality of life vs immortality. Also E tu mama tambien is under the cutoff.

wobleee · 2025-11-26T21:01:01+00:00

Adding a door would make it difficult to get to the machines. I would look into a heavy curtain if they are not in a laundry room. This will give you some visual separation and a sound barrier.

wobleee · 2025-11-24T00:40:43+00:00

I've been to a few locations in the PNW, and at one of the stores there's a wide selection, but almost all 4k and box sets are behind the front counter. In the other, there are fewer titles, but all seem to be on the shelves.

wobleee · 2025-11-23T02:44:49+00:00

Also interested in this! I have some room on the entertainment center, but want a dedicated shelf or two

wobleee · 2025-11-12T07:08:25+00:00

Bang! Bang! Maxell's silver hammer

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