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 Just leased last week. Coming from a 12 year old car to this is a bit of a tech shock. Edit - Its a Volkswagen Golf Alltrack apatheticman has a new favorite as of 05:26 on Mar 8, 2018 |
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More congrats, it's just a goon-car-buying kind of season isn't it?
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Mar 8, 2018 04:04
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100% Dundee posted:Stick with Sony, LG or Samsung cells and most importantly stick with a well known battery retailer like Ilumn if you want to reliably get good, authentic cells. Even they've been tricked a few times with fake cells but you run a much higher risk if you go the Amazon/ebsy/third party reseller route. I've bought fraudulent coin cells directly from Amazon Prime before. They were supposed to be Panasonic 2450's, but my assumption is that they were expired garbage that had been repackaged by unscrupulous third parties in China. The batteries blatantly say "Made in Bangladesh, but the generic packaging says "Made in China"--it's pretty funny to see side by side. The longevity of the batteries was abysmal and the voltage was extremely low on some of the "new in package" batteries. Of course, I left a one star review and Amazon didn't publish it either, probably because I used a bunch of words like fraudulent and scam in the review.
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Mar 8, 2018 04:07
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apatheticman posted:
drat these looking like outbacks more and more, congrats
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Mar 8, 2018 04:43
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Bill Dungsroman posted:This freaking owns. I want to do this to my spare bedroom closet. Get a sixer, I've got all the tools and hardware! I had such a good time doing it that I'm trying to convince my friends and family to want the same treatment.
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Mar 8, 2018 05:51
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apatheticman posted:
These are so sick
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Mar 8, 2018 06:21
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Technically bought a new car like vehicle back in November, but it's finally finished this month with all the parts I ordered. Room for two kids and an adult, 350ish lb weight limit not including me, and great handling. It knocks about 10 minutes off my driving commute and with max assist it'll do 27mph with the effort of ~16. Plus my daughter loves it  it'll be doing daycare, market, and commute duty for the foreseeable future.   
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Mar 8, 2018 08:40
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A really cool cargo bike. How much did it cost you compared to something like an eBike + trailer?
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Mar 8, 2018 10:39
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FredLordofCheese posted:350ish lb weight limit not including me So there's a chance I could get a ride in it then.
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Mar 8, 2018 16:31
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General Emergency posted:A really cool cargo bike. How much did it cost you compared to something like an eBike + trailer? It was about $7k for everything. I coulda knocked probably $2k off with cheaper components and accessories, but the intention was to be a car replacement so I went a little overboard. I also went for the version that had an attached e-kit rather than the built in STePs system, because I can take the whole thing off and it will still work as a bike. Range depends on how much assist I am using. Maxed out and going top speed I can get about 20 miles. If I drop it down to minimal assist I could probably go about 100 miles before it ran out. You could probably get a comparable e-bike for $3-4k plus another $500ish for a trailer. The handling on the Bullitt is fantastic though, it rides just like a normal bike. Plus I like having my kid up front so I can keep on eye on her. I tried a trailer a few times but I never really liked how it felt. My commute is about 10 miles, which I can do in about 30 minutes on the bike. It can be as much as an hour in a car. If I am picking up or dropping off my kid from daycare it adds another 4 miles and ~15 minutes. Coredump posted:So there's a chance I could get a ride in it then. Nobody I know wants to ride in it yet, other than my kid
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Mar 8, 2018 18:55
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Need to paint that cargo area with flames
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Mar 8, 2018 19:04
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i bought a denim jacket for my dog and a bunch of patches to put on it
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Mar 9, 2018 02:30
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TraderStav posted:Need to paint that cargo area with flames This, also do you have that wood sealed with a clear sealant or is that in your plans? Even not riding in the rain I'm sure you'll get some road splash from other vehicles/your own tires.
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Mar 9, 2018 03:30
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Bogan Krkic posted:i bought a denim jacket for my dog and a bunch of patches to put on it Wanna see that dog
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Mar 9, 2018 05:31
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Bogan Krkic posted:i bought a denim jacket for my dog and a bunch of patches to put on it Looking forward to the pics.
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Mar 9, 2018 05:45
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tangy yet delightful posted:This, also do you have that wood sealed with a clear sealant or is that in your plans? Even not riding in the rain I'm sure you'll get some road splash from other vehicles/your own tires. I don't ride it within 36 hours of rain, but yes I am planning to paint it black and yellow with marine grade paint. Probably within the next few weeks.
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Mar 9, 2018 06:48
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1redflag posted:Wanna see that dog ok  I bought the patches from pethaus, the coolest one is probably this one imo 
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Mar 9, 2018 22:11
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Bogan Krkic posted:ok That's a damned good dog.
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Mar 9, 2018 23:39
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Would scoop, holy poo poo.
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Mar 10, 2018 00:09
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Bogan Krkic posted:I bought the patches from pethaus, the coolest one is probably this one imo May you never unsee the hidden joker face in the bottom left.
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Mar 10, 2018 00:16
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Got some books. Actually a birthday present to my dad, but I'm so gonna read it as well.  Been keeping up with Terminal Lance these last few years. Just finished reading it. drat.
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Mar 10, 2018 01:21
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Bogan Krkic posted:ok Wow that’s an awesome dude you got there.
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Mar 10, 2018 02:09
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FredLordofCheese posted:I don't ride it within 36 hours of rain, but yes I am planning to paint it black and yellow with marine grade paint. Probably within the next few weeks. I bet that'll look really good, post pics.
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Mar 10, 2018 04:42
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Bogan Krkic posted:ok Haha aww yisss
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Mar 10, 2018 12:07
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New bike day. 
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Mar 10, 2018 22:50
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Good Dog posted:New bike day. Great color, A+
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Mar 11, 2018 00:57
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Negrostrike posted:Got some books. Nothing ground breaking and a little geo-fatalist, but a great read nonetheless. Really enjoyed it
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Mar 11, 2018 01:08
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I think most of it was discredited a few years later, but it's still a fun read.
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Mar 11, 2018 01:09
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Good Dog posted:New bike day. Are you in then US? If so how was the purchase process? They’re doing manufacturer direct sales iirc.
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Mar 11, 2018 02:08
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Mu Zeta posted:I think most of it was discredited a few years later, but it's still a fun read. Not really discredited per se, but it's pop-history. It provides a lot of easy answers but doesn't really stand up to serious scrutiny. wikipedia posted:Anthropologist Jason Antrosio describes Guns, Germs, and Steel as a form of "academic porn". Diamond's account makes all the factors of European domination a product of a distant and accidental history and has almost no role for human agency–the ability people have to make decisions and influence outcomes. Europeans become inadvertent, accidental conquerors. Natives succumb passively to their fate. "Jared Diamond has done a huge disservice to the telling of human history. He has tremendously distorted the role of domestication and agriculture in that history. Unfortunately his story-telling abilities are so compelling that he has seduced a generation of college-educated readers."[20]
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Mar 11, 2018 05:23
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Good Dog posted:New bike day. that is pretty as hell
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Mar 11, 2018 05:24
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Lord save me from all these deals. A Minolta X-570 in magnificent condition for with a 50mm f/1.7 lens for less than half the price of the body alone. Also came with a 70-300 lens I'll probably never use. I also have another one of these coming in that I won for $5 an an estate auction. Going to see which is in better nick and flip the other.
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Mar 11, 2018 08:10
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Ziv Zulander posted:Not really discredited per se, but it's pop-history. It provides a lot of easy answers but doesn't really stand up to serious scrutiny. lol if you believe in "human agency" just lmao
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Mar 11, 2018 13:22
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I got a drivey-machine.
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Mar 11, 2018 19:32
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davebo posted:I got a drivey-machine. Which engine? I really like those.
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Mar 11, 2018 19:40
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davebo posted:I got a drivey-machine. Perfect for driving into drug dealers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDinIMBsjsw
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Mar 11, 2018 19:40
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beanieson posted:Are you in then US? If so how was the purchase process? They’re doing manufacturer direct sales iirc. Yes, southern california (thats Huntington Beach Pier). I have a friend that works at Canyon that was able to get me some extra swag and free shipping so he did the ordering for me, but the process is just filling out your billing/shipping stuff like any other online purchase. It comes packaged up nicely and is 90% built. You have to put on the seat and handlebars and your pedals (it comes with flat platforms). I took the time to transfer my power2max power meter over from my old bike. I took all the reflectors and dork disc off as well. Beyond that the only extras on it are garmin mount, tool roll, and bottle cages. Comes in at 18lbs even which isn't bad for an XL frame size and disc brakes. My old rim brake bike was 20.5lbs with non-aero wheels. It took me about 2 hours to put it all together. Scheduled delivery was next day but Fedex sucks so I had to pick it up at their hub. Their distribution center is only an hour away though (in Chino, CA).
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Mar 11, 2018 20:04
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davebo posted:I got a drivey-machine. This needs it’s own AI thread please   
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Mar 11, 2018 20:17
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davebo posted:I got a drivey-machine. Good rear end choice op
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davebo posted:I got a drivey-machine. I don't know a single thing about cars but I love this loud little friend.
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