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Brand new wheelbase and I checked all the screws on the wheel itself. Those are all very tight. Not really sure how to check if it's the quick release but that seems to secure very nicely as well.

It happens from 20% all the way up and I can certainly feel it. Not sure I would describe it as a jolt or thunk like I saw in other searches, it's just a very audible click I get when I load up the tires going One direction and then suddenly shift. Yes I can feel it too through my hands. Frankly it's super annoying.

Before I blame the hardware, I'm playing AC Evo what setting would I use to see if it's some kind of software thing? I played with them a little bit but so far haven't found a solution. I think when I get home I'll just go one at a time from 0 to 100% and see if I can totally mask it.

Context here is this is for my daughter who is an excellent and inspiring artist but only 12 years old. In art class she is learning traditional mediums and "professional" styles, and online she's constantly exposed to anime and other realism art. No disrespect to any of those (they are Amazing) but also commonplace, so I want to introduce her to the raw, in your face underground scene like I've seen in other cities to expand her mind on what else is possible.

So I am looking to bring her to something like that. First Thursdays SF is in the tenderloin and has little information not sure it is as kid friendly?

Looking for info on that, or galleries, in the Bay with this context in mind. Thanks 🙏

I just bought a new Embody gaming and it is generally fantastic. However learned I prefer the opposite philosophy of most modern ergonomic chairs like the Embody, Leap, Gesture, and Mirra. "These are built around micro-movement while reclined."

I need/want something closer to a tilt-lock “set-and-stay” recline platform—basically: lean back → chair stops → stays there.

Yes, I have made every single adjustment - the issue is when you recline it does not lock that way, AND it flexes with your movement. Of course most people would love this as it contours with your body - that is the literal design of it. But i do not. I want a rock solid back. Anyway, an FYI for those looking!

And No ads are allowed here which is unfortunate.

I argue it’s the Dell MSA20.

The Ergotron LX has become the default recommendation whenever someone asks for a premium monitor arm. It’s widely described as the arm to buy in its price range.

Since I always appreciate real reviews to set me straight, I am here to simply state it is not. 

It is still an excellent arm. And I still use one with an extension.  In fact it is the only one I found that had an extension and I use it daily.  

But so many people say it’s the best in that price range but it reminds me of when I used to live in DTLA and people would for line up for an hour to eat Ramen because it had a rep for being the best, when right next door there was actually better Ramen, no line, and objectively cheaper. :--)

So not here to dunk on them, just that I found the cheaper dell arm - to be much better for several reasons out the box, and for the use case where you move your monitor around a lot, unquestionably better quality.

I own both (I use a triple monitor setup for Sim racing) and convert my work desk to sim racer often and hence always move around my monitors.

That said, it is clear you are able to get more extreme and usable angles on the dell as the mount arm angles backwards, whereas on the ergotron the pole is in the way. This would apply to your setup of course, but for mine on a 58” desk and 3 monitors it absolutely makes a diff.  (I can get an extra 20 degrees or so which is significant!)

But mainly, the dell has super tight tolerances using a metal shaft that will not wear, but on the ergotron it uses an inner plastic ring you must screw tight with a allen key.  Now, this also means the ergotron has more movement (shake) but worse, if you move your monitors a lot as I do, this screw will slowly grind away at the plastic.  And if you want to avoid this you must loosen the screw, but then you get more play.  Regardless of your solution, over time you get plastic shavings everywhere and eventually this will need to be replaced.  There is no such issue with the dell.  It is a strong robust metal pipe inside another strong metal pipe.  No wear, no give.

The dell mount solution for cable management much better.  On the dell the cables tuck inside much better (they are essentially hidden.  Ergotron must use zip ties and they show.

Speaking of hiding cables, the plastic housing to hide the cables is a whacky and awkward design and hard to get back on with the ergotron.  The dell just snaps in place easily.  Oh and the dell has little “arms” that grab the cables and hold them in prior to placing the housing on.

I also find the desk base more robust on the Dell (and prefer the aesthetics of it).  The dell has an enormous round washer which provides more surface areas for the pressure between the desk and the mount.  The ergotron has an elliptical shape with less surface area (although depending on your desk legs maybe this would be better! As it would not get in the way).  

Next, the dell has a built in “lock” functionality in two places, which I do not use but this is non existent in the ergotron and would be very useful in a work environment with desks behind you.

Also mounting and removing the monitor on the arm is easier on the dell.  This is absolutely the case if you have a dell vesa mount (it just snaps on) but even w/o it is still easier because of the way the monitor arm is attached to the monitor. Since most wont be swapping monitors often this is the lowest and least issue so I wont elaborate more than that, but it is significantly easier and leave it at that.

Basically the dell is better made, better design (especially if you move your monitors around a lot) and its cheaper. I got 2 Dell for $130-160 and the ergotron is $175-185 last I checked.  

I am 100% certain side by side the Dell is a better buy so hope that helps others shopping for these.

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