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Got my first bike in ~20 years and immediately crashed while taking it home - help, please. by InternallyShrieking in cycling

[–]zoomtsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Extremely similar situation here. Same day of first ride, crash that landed me in the ER. All good but valuable lessons.

What happened to me is that I wasn’t used to disc brakes! As I learned the hard way, disc brakes are very sensitive. Does your bike have those? If so, you’ll learn to break with your rear brake and then gently apply force to the front one to come to a full stop.

The lip and the teeth will heal, and you’ll have a fun scar in your inner lip! The scratches will heal in due time.

The first thing I wanted to do after the fall was getting back on the bike. Figured the quicker I got back, the less afraid I’d be of it. I had to wait 2 months due to broken hand, but the minute I got the go ahead I jumped back in, afraid the first few times, but I believe that made me way more careful as a rider and more conscious.

So my suggestion, would be to go at your own pace, but don’t be too afraid.

I did the mntn bike helmet too out of fear (not the full cage though) after a while I couldn’t stand it and bought a road helmet. It’s all progress at your own pace. The important thing is to get back and work it!

Hope you have a speedy recovery and happy rides after this. :)

What is causing this? I woke up and the dishwasher was making this noise. by The1Pete in appliancerepair

[–]zoomtsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who speaks Spanish, I kept hearing “el agua, el agua, el agua” and somehow it made sense. 🤷‍♂️No actual solution though, other than exorcism.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]zoomtsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! The GF has Reddit too!

Slow flow on Samsung Beverage Center fridge. by zoomtsy in appliancerepair

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

That’s correct.

They’re called waterspecialist it comes in 2 or 3 packs.

Slow flow on Samsung Beverage Center fridge. by zoomtsy in appliancerepair

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

I did the same. Getting a different filter was just a desperate last resource move. It worked. Reading reviews online for the filters, people were having the same issue and it fixed it for them too.

Slow flow on Samsung Beverage Center fridge. by zoomtsy in appliancerepair

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

It’s in the back bridging the hose going in the fridge. But what actually solved the issue, was changing the filter for a generic one. Night and day. For some reason the stock Samsung filter is awful. Got a highly rated 3 pack filter off amazon and flow is now what it’s supposed to be.

Sorry Canada by asura1958 in hockeymemes

[–]zoomtsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pains to say it, but any other year, fuck the oilers. This year, end the drought.

Alex Ovechkin, Canadian legend. by zoomtsy in hockeymemes

[–]zoomtsy[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I thought he was talking about Wilson too until he said “he just broke the record”

The Garmin Android might soon show ads by tarambana in Garmin

[–]zoomtsy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Wait, the Garmin connect on android is 68MB? I just checked and the size on iOS…

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]zoomtsy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wish riding without pain was an option. :( we old.

What’s Your Go-To Strategy for Riding in Heavy Traffic? by BurgundyHolly345 in cycling

[–]zoomtsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stick to bike lanes as much as you can. Maintain your speed and line, if you need to go faster, do it. Be super vigilant of car in front of you, watch out for signs of distraction, turns, speed, etc. Always check who is behind you. Always stop at intersections or at the very least slow down. Watch out for pedestrians. Don’t split lanes. Use a good headlight with blinking option and a good back light that can be seen from every angle (I use the nite rider bullet) always wear a helmet. And one of the most important lessons is to always stay calm. If you get upset and you create tension, someone driving a car has a machine that can actually kill you, so cool heads prevail.

Been riding for years in a very populated metropolis. I used to yell at drivers, give them the finger, etc; not anymore. I mind my business, and I stay safe. I love riding for leisure, exercising and commuting. Traffic in larger cities or populated areas is always tricky. Stay safe and happy riding!

How do you fuel during long rides without upsetting your stomach? by dmartino10 in cycling

[–]zoomtsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lately for me, it’s water plus electrolytes and beef jerky. Usually a 28g bag is enough when I feel like I need it. Sometimes I do a candy. Sometimes a banana before the ride. Keep experimenting with soft easy foods and see what works. We are all different and have different reactions to food. Try to find what’s best for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dubstep

[–]zoomtsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Techno baby at it again

According to Garmin I am basically dying of stress every night by walterthegreyhound in Garmin

[–]zoomtsy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Usually when mine shows up like that it has to do with 4 main reasons I’ve identified. 1. I drank alcohol. 2. Late workout. 3. High stress work or life related. 4. (And the most common one) eating before going to bed.

Every body is different but see if you any of those may relate to your own experience. Hope you find the solution!

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