Weight limits for bicycles need to be higher and more transparent, especially if the majority of people want to use them.

  • MintyFresh@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I’m 6 ft 6 myself and much fatter by the sounds of it, and I feel your pain! My biggest beef is when they say something is “appropriate for anyone over 6’!” And the other size categories are broken down in 2" intervals. Like a bike built for someone a half foot shorter than me is gonna work. I haven’t had a bike that fit since I was a child and shorter.

    Another slightly related rant id like to rage is furniture in restaurants. Seriously child sized. I went out last night with friends and couldn’t get my legs under the table. Everyone had a good time but me who’s ass back and knees suffered.

    Fuck being tall. If anyone ever gives you the choice be 6ft even.

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      3 months ago

      Yeah, being tall sucks. If anyone out there wants to be 4 inches taller, I’ll be your donor.

      Honestly if airplane seats were less like medieval torture devices and T-shirts didn’t shrink in the dryer, I’d be all right. I can deal with bumping my head on things and getting the same questions/comments every time I meet someone new. But being constantly reminded by ordinary objects that I’m not considered part of the bell curve? Rude.

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          3 months ago

          It almost has to be intentional. Two sheets of plywood stuck together at 90° would be more comfortable than whatever it is they’re doing.

          On the other hand, my wife is 5’4” and springs out of her seat after a four hour flight like she’s just had a spa day.