I recently bought a new Saros 20 (technically a Saros 20X, same thing) because my previous one broke.
This seems different, and the map itself appears more square and slightly different when I go to edit it.
Interesting comments from other council and community members: https://www.instagram.com/reclaimri/p/DcAAqiwlAYM/?hl=en
Campaign flyers linking New York congresswoman and potential presidential candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to a Providence City Council race are heating up one of the most closely watched local elections this year.
The flyers from Ward 1 City Councilman John Goncalves' reelection campaign showing him with Ocasio-Cortez and Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley do not claim an endorsement from either member of the progressive "Squad" of U.S. House members.
They say "Councilman John Goncalves Delivers Progressive Results" beside a photo of the incumbent between a smiling Ocasio-Cortez and Pressley.
But his Council primary opponent is crying foul and drawing attention to other endorsements on Goncalves' website that appear outdated or erroneous.
"Whether it's fake endorsements or kowtowing to insiders and developers, Ward 1 needs a councilor who we know we can trust," Miguel Youngs, who is challenging Goncalves in the September primary, said Thursday, Aug. 13. "On his website he has misleading endorsements from organizations that haven't even endorsed yet."
And the Ocasio-Cortez campaign is not pleased with Goncalves' use of her image.
"Rep. Ocasio-Cortez does not know the Councilman and has not endorsed his campaign, as this mailer dishonestly tries to imply," Mike Casca, a spokesman for her campaign wrote in a statement to The Journal...
Anyone keep getting these? It's always about safety and ATVs. Kinda weird to single that out against a brown man. Feels like a dog whistle.
Also, is this everything that Smiley has against Morales? Just safety?
Smiley was Elorza's Chief Operating Officer during his administration.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZKj5rIs62-w?is=WAdWCJKqX0IgBmpU
This was by far the most heated debate between the two. The hosts also asked very demanding questions that put both candidates on the spot.
When set to mop only, there is an odd noise that comes from the back. The robot has been thoroughly cleaned, I don't see any issues.
With promises of updates since its release, Z70 owners, how's it been?
I no longer see it on their US website.
Whether it be bells, bags, water cages, whatever it is, just curious what would work with it and what would make it look even cooler!
Edit: Does anyone know a small handlebar bag that won't sag and scratch the frame? All I know of is Route Werks but they are so expensive!!
Been biking since I was a kid and never had a bike above like $800. I decided to splurge after a very, very long time of saving.
I was between this and the X 3.0. So far, I've noticed:
- It's a hair more upright than the 3 but I don't notice much. I'm more or less in the same riding position.
- Very comfortable ride, especially over the 3. I was riding over extremely deep potholes and I didn't shake or vibrate! I was bracing for them each time and... nothing. It's like a cloud. I'm using Future Shock medium suspension. It comes with three different levels that, unless your bike savy enough, would need to be changed by a bike mechanic. When you press down on the stem, you can physically see it compress, but you forget it's there when you ride.
- Never had carbon. Night and day difference between carbon and aluminum. I can pick this up with my finger, and when I tap on it, it sounds like plastic! So weird!
- Feels a bit lighter than the 3. Also helps me bring it up and down places, and the way the frame is, I can throw it over my shoulder easier than standard frames.
- Kickstand ordered from specialized by my bike shop works wonderfully and is bolted to the back near the gears. Specialized said only a certain one would work but my bike dude basically said "hold my beer."
- Gearing feels as good as my previous $800 mid range bikes and similar to the 3.
- Braking feels normal.
- Most of my previous mounts need to be replaced or adjusted to compensate for the carbon frame. Big pain in the ass having to order certain items, find gaskets, not tighten things too tight etc. I do miss mounting something and forgetting.
- Worried about it get stolen.
- Still worried about it getting stolen. Fucking hell. This bike stands out no matter the color. It will be the first one targeted at any bike rack.
Realizing I don't need Pusheen holding a damn donut in 10 different ways with 5 different color variants and 4 varying sizes.
Jokes aside, I'm going to miss Pusheen collecting. I'll keep maybe 10% of what I have, but due to space... yeah. This stuff has kinda become an addiction, "I NEED that exclusive," "That could be rare in the future, and it's so cute!" etc.
Downsizing is tough. Figuring out what means most to you is hard. Am I collecting it because it brings me personal satisfaction? What Pusheens do I actually care most about if my house caught fire? Can I continue with what I'm doing, given the amount of space some of these take up? Do the Pusheens even look good in such cramped spaces, or would it bring me peace and look better if I simply had less?
Those who have downsized, how are you doing?
EDIT: Please do not message me about sales.
Note: The 2025 edition features Pusheen having boots on her four feet while the 2026 edition is a tradition plush.
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We don't see this frame anywhere else or any other brand. Is Specialized experimenting? Why just on the X 5.0? Should we trust this frame design over the traditional one? Will they switch back to the traditional at some point? Is flex a good thing with carbon frames?
We don't see this frame anywhere else or any other brand. Is Specialized experimenting? Why just on the X 5.0? Should we trust this frame design over the traditional one? Will they switch back to the traditional at some point? Is flex a good thing with carbon frames?