The "I just bought..." thread.

[MrSquished]

Logitech g915 wireless keyboard. Really wanted to go wireless, but also really wanted separate media controls again, and the keyboard looks to be a super interesting combination of mechanical with a better low profile feel. Went with the linear, aka, cherry red switches. The gaming choice.

 

[Charmonium]

Does it count if my health insurance bought it?

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mofos. But medical equipment makers have never been shy about their pricing. But they have a good riff. Buy or die.

I'm so happy that medicare gets to negotiate prices soonish (next year?)

 

[snoopy7548]

Logitech g915 wireless keyboard. Really wanted to go wireless, but also really wanted separate media controls again, and the keyboard looks to be a super interesting combination of mechanical with a better low profile feel. Went with the linear, aka, cherry red switches. The gaming choice.

Even though I don't look at the keyboard while typing (99% of the time), the symbols/punctuation being flipped would drive me nuts.

 

[K1052]

I-131 therapy for this majestic creature

 

[IronWing]

I-131 therapy for this majestic creature


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Good luck, sending positive thoughts for your kitty.

 

[K1052]

Good luck, sending positive thoughts for your kitty.

Thank you. She's doing good on meds and hopefully this fixes her thyroid for a long time.

 

[MrSquished]

Even though I don't look at the keyboard while typing (99% of the time), the symbols/punctuation being flipped would drive me nuts.

I didn't notice that. Something like that could bug me as well and I got concerned. However after setting keyboard up today, it doesn't bother me thankfully.

 

[Pohemi]

New frame, fork, and headset. Now I can put the rest of it back together.

 

[sdifox]

New frame, fork, and headset. Now I can put the rest of it back together.

Not carbon fibre, not care

 

[Charmonium]

I-131 therapy

Aww, poor sweetie. If that's the only problem, I'm sure she'll be fine. And you seem like the kind of conscientious owner that will give her the daily (?) thyroid supps.

 

[Pohemi]

Not carbon fiber, not care

Yeah...the days of building $5k BMX racing bikes out of carbon and titanium went out the door along with my health and ability to ride (hard). Now my goal is to spend as little as possible while still building an enjoyable and comfortable bike for the neighborhood. That still means between $1500 and $2k lol

That's what I get for being a bike snob and not wanting to ride "junk".

 

[K1052]

Aww, poor sweetie. If that's the only problem, I'm sure she'll be fine. And you seem like the kind of conscientious owner that will give her the daily (?) thyroid supps.

Fortunately she loves the chicken flavored pill pockets so very easy to dose her every meal time. She's put weight back on since starting the meds so looking good.

Assuming all goes well with the I-131 therapy she won't need them anymore.

 

[SKORPI0]

New frame, fork, and headset. Now I can put the rest of it back together.

Looks like a Yeti frame (according to Google image search) that cost about $600, not counting the fork, headset and seat mount.

 

[Charmonium]

Assuming all goes well with the I-131 therapy she won't need them anymore.

Really? how does that work. I didn't read the description and I sort of assumed that was a radioactive isotope that basically destroys the thyroid. But this must be something different.

 

[K1052]

Really? how does that work. I didn't read the description and I sort of assumed that was a radioactive isotope that basically destroys the thyroid. But this must be something different.

Basically yeah. The I-131 accumulates in the growing overactive tissue and destroys it leaving behind the normal tissue. Assuming the dosage is correct should be back to normal function after the treatment.

 

[Charmonium]

Basically yeah. The I-131 accumulates in the growing overactive tissue and destroys it leaving behind the normal tissue. Assuming the dosage is correct should be back to normal function after the treatment.

That is so cool. It's so nice that medical science has finally given up on their slash and burn approach to things.

 

[Captante]

Does it count if my health insurance bought it?

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Wow.... I hadn't really noticed the bottom-line price... I had thought the pump itself was $365 AND that was already expensive for what's essentially a small battery-powered pump with a slightly complex timer.

Charging anyone over $11000 for that thing should be criminal.

Having said that I'm glad you got it!

 

[Pohemi]

Looks like a Yeti frame (according to Google image search) that cost about $600, not counting the fork, headset and seat mount.

This is actually a Mercier/Gravity (Basecamp model) frame, which came with the Suntour coil fork for less than 300. I had looked at Yeti, Santa Cruz, Mountain Cycle, Trek, and Specialized. Each had nice options for hardtail frames, but they were all priced a bit higher than I was looking to spend. I would rather just spend $7-800 for a full bike with 29" wheels, than spend 500 for a frame to extend the use of my 26" wheelset.

 

[K1052]

On sale $10-$15 less than MSRP at a Ralphs. I love grocery stores in California.

 

[repoman0]

Yeah...the days of building $5k BMX racing bikes out of carbon and titanium went out the door along with my health and ability to ride (hard). Now my goal is to spend as little as possible while still building an enjoyable and comfortable bike for the neighborhood. That still means between $1500 and $2k lol

That's what I get for being a bike snob and not wanting to ride "junk".

Is it steel or aluminum? Even though steel isn’t super high end or fancy, at least in the road bike world, I’m a big fan of my 15 year old steel Orbea frame. The whole bike still weighs under 20 pounds and it absorbs a surprising amount of high frequency “rattle your teeth out” vibrations compared to higher end carbon and aluminum that I’ve ridden. Less relevant for a mountain bike with suspension I suppose.

At this point I don’t enjoy road biking like I used to. Thinking about taking the bike and making it less aggressive geometry wise, putting on flat pedals and some thicker tires and using it as an occasional commuter, or just selling as is and buying a mountain bike instead.

 

[Mai72]

I bought new underware and socks.

A very uneventful event.

 

[Captante]

I bought new underware and socks.

A very uneventful event.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Pretty soon it's going to be cheaper to build a house out of TVs than plywood.

LOL!

 

[Pohemi]

Is it steel or aluminum? Even though steel isn’t super high end or fancy, at least in the road bike world, I’m a big fan of my 15 year old steel Orbea frame. The whole bike still weighs under 20 pounds and it absorbs a surprising amount of high frequency “rattle your teeth out” vibrations compared to higher end carbon and aluminum that I’ve ridden. Less relevant for a mountain bike with suspension I suppose.

This frame is hydroformed aluminum.

Steel is the most 'forgiving' ride, because it definitely provides greater dampening of vibration. A Standard Bikes frame that used 'Columbus OX Platinum air-hardened 4130 chromoly steel' was the most comfortable frame I've ever ridden. Aluminum can be the stiffest or 'harshest' feeling ride, and carbon can go either way depending on the manufacturer and the quality of the carbon weave/lay they utilize. Titanium can feel magical, but tends to cost even more than carbon fiber.

 

[MrSquished]

This frame is hydroformed aluminum.

Steel is the most 'forgiving' ride, because it definitely provides greater dampening of vibration. A Standard Bikes frame that used 'Columbus OX Platinum air-hardened 4130 chromoly steel' was the most comfortable frame I've ever ridden. Aluminum can be the stiffest or 'harshest' feeling ride, and carbon can go either way depending on the manufacturer and the quality of the carbon weave/lay they utilize. Titanium can feel magical, but tends to cost even more than carbon fiber.

Yep, the feel of steel is real. Yes it can be heavier but depending upon your style of riding, is just perfect. After riding aluminum for most of my life I worked at a bike shop and discovered steel frames. My two Soma frames that are built are both steel and perfect for my mostly urban riding, plus some gravel/rail trails riding. Helps reduce that chitter chatter from the roads better than aluminum, and carbon is just way too expensive.