What is something like a hobby or skill that you belive almost anybody should give a try, and what makes your suggestion so good compared to other things?

i feel like this is a descent question i guess.

  • @[email protected]
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    301 year ago

    Biking.

    Moving under your own power has so many benefits:

    • It’s fun
    • It’s cheap (or can be, to be fair)
    • It’s good for your health
    • It’s good for the planet
      • @[email protected]
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        111 year ago

        I cringe watching someone struggling to turn the pedals when they are riding a multi geared bike.

        Cycling is good for the knees, if you’re not staining to turn the pedals. That’s why gearing exists.

        Use the gears to make the pedaling easier.

        • @[email protected]
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          41 year ago

          Also to add, the seat height should be adjusted such that your leg is just under full extension when on the pedal at its lowest point. Otherwise you are wasting a ton of power with every stroke, and will feel it in your knees much quicker.

        • Ratboy
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          11 year ago

          Yep, switch to a low gear and cruise! I love going fast so I’ve always been a high gear guy, love mashing but after a while I could definitely feel it under my right kneecap. I try to take it a little bit easier nowadays and haven’t had that problem

        • Wen Astar
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          11 year ago

          O yes. If you have problems, shift down, pedal faster. Everything above 70 pedal turns per minute is good for your knees. Everything below is bad

      • @[email protected]
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        21 year ago

        Wait a minute internet dude, did you make sure your seat was the right height? Having the seat at the right height I.e. fully extended legs, the down like an inch, really helped me out with the joint pain. I mention it because biking is generally considered a low impact activity. Knee surgery haver here, myself :')

    • beunice
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      41 year ago

      I started cycling to commute about a year ago and it’s been such a wonderful thing for my mental and physical health, not to mention my bank account. Beware that you may get sucked down the Not Just Bikes rabbit hole if you’re not careful and end up becoming a walkable/bikable cities advocate as I have.

    • Urist
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      01 year ago

      Is there a bike you would suggest for a beginner to buy into that isn’t too expensive but also not junk? Budget of $300 or so, but can flex.

      • beunice
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        11 year ago

        Electra Cruiser 1. I was able to pick one up new for $300 and I’ve been dailying it for about 6 months or so.