u/strangerthanblue

I've had a Trek FX2+ for a few years, but now even after adding a suspension stem and seatpost, my brain feels rattled every other time I use it, so I'm looking for a new option.

Criteria:

Light enough to carry up stairs (current bike started ~40lb)

Front suspension

For 5'2" rider (I see a rec for Mokwheel on here but it's for 5'5")

Min. 35 mile range (my commute is 17 miles one-way, might not be able to charge at work, OK if extra battery is an option)

Rear rack compatible

Available in USA

Class 1 preferred...I don't need anything extra

Does it exist? Should I just look into a suspension fork for my bike? Please help my brain!

Anyone else go? I stopped in to try a sandwich today, got the heirloom tomato. Did anyone try the pizza? It looked good, as did the giant roll of meat I saw come out to the counter. Sandwich was good. The only thing I'd change would be to have rosemary in the bread.

It's nice when a building doesn't stay vacant for TOO long (RIP V Miller).

I discovered Christine and the Queens when "People, I've been sad" came out, but I hadn't heard anything about this album before its release. Maybe I heard a song on KEXP. I was so surprised to see Madonna on the tracklist, I think I searched to make sure it was really her. Yep! I was hoping she'd sing, but when Chris talks about needing Madonna as the voice of god, it's hard to argue...

"Tears can be so soft" could easily go alongside "Justify My Love"

That's all. Regular sized or push broom. I'm in midtown.

I've lived here for years and only yesterday made the pilgrimage on my bike to get this sandwish. WHY didn't I listen sooner?!

https://preview.redd.it/ql1ox8ft3l4h1.png?width=1724&format=png&auto=webp&s=570958339a59b1f75022f9e3fab648aac44dd66d

https://preview.redd.it/v45ytmov3l4h1.png?width=1724&format=png&auto=webp&s=bb1c8217988aebefdd6f0a4ee056657d5c56f507

https://preview.redd.it/miq89yz24l4h1.png?width=793&format=png&auto=webp&s=eb6d7cd995fd5ef404debad8eba0457e0bb96977

Ouch, I haven't done a century in ~9 years. This was 108.5mi. Recently up to 88 though. Found some unexpected gravel at the north end. It was quiet out today. Excuse me while I try to get myself to stretch instead of just lay in a pile.

I'm getting a bike powder coated. Don't know much about it, but have an idea of how I want it to look: something between aqua and medium blue with lots of sparkle. Blue or silver sparkle, non-color-changing.

Could I use this base: https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PMS-0517/heavy-silver

and this top: https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/UPB-1425/baltimore-blue

to enhance the sparkle already in the top coat? Would the silver brighten the blue too much or create too much texture?

I came across this crazy amazing one and got concerned about the texture warning: https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PPB-11212/supernova-island

Thanks for any input! Only had one other bike done before and just went with a stock color from a local powder coater.

>"I know where the bodies are buried"

I'm forever going to be wondering what secrets she's keeping.