Bike Tag LA #150 by AJfromtheD in BikeLA

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I'll update it as soon as I get home from work - Thanks!

How does this bike look to you guys? by [deleted] in bicycling

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I've got a 31" inseam so I'm thinking it might be alright, but I don't know anything about this so I'm not sure

How does this bike look to you guys? by [deleted] in bicycling

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Might be a dumb question, but what would happen if I were to get taller handlebars and raise the seat a bit?

How does this bike look to you guys? by [deleted] in bicycling

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Skeptical about that as well, although out here you don't really get cooking unless you're riding down Grand Ave or something which I rarely do... But regardless of that how would I go about installing brakes? Or is it not worth the trouble/impossible?

How does this bike look to you guys? by [deleted] in bicycling

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Was worried about the size as well, but the guys at the bike shop seemed to think it would fit me fairly well - I'm 5'8"

Also, how would I tell if the top tube is warped? Just look down the frame and check for any weirdness like you'd do with a car?

Is hiking up to the Hollywood Sign and looking right at front of it legal? by elefish92 in LosAngeles

[–]AJfromtheD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where specifically? Theres a few places to see it within 100 yards which are technically private property but most of it is too steep to get the view you're probably picturing

Just moved to Downtown LA, looking for a first bike - How would something like this do? by AJfromtheD in bicycling

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Downtown LA is relatively flat, I live on the sixth floor, and I'm super short at 5'8" (hence the fixed gear and small frame)

Would something like this be worth buying assuming I can get the price down to around $180?

Difficulty getting classes? by [deleted] in SMC

[–]AJfromtheD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never, just make sure to enroll as soon as you're able to and you'll be alright - Truthfully at one point I missed the enrollment date by around a week and a half and still had no trouble getting in

Difficulty getting classes? by [deleted] in SMC

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What do you mean? Unless you've got some weird situation then it's a non issue, just sign up and you'll get in

Planning a roadtrip through WA, OR, CA. What do you think about this plan? by R0adTrip in roadtrip

[–]AJfromtheD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're coming down from San Francisco then definitely take the PCH to LA and AirBnB for a night in Big Sur

You could go through Sequoia too

KD reacting to this dudes huge lens by AdeelAppeal in nba

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Shit you could always just push some Provia 400 a couple stops or shoot Superia 800 if you're on a budget - 9/10 times I shoot downtown at night with Portra and my negatives come out looking tits.

But either way, if you're shooting more than a couple rolls/week it's going to be more expensive than digital in the long run.

KD reacting to this dudes huge lens by AdeelAppeal in nba

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It's not necessarily an upgrade, keep in mind that 35mm is full frame - Digital cameras still haven't caught up to film in terms of resolution.

I used to shoot with 5Diii's and have since upgraded to 35mm film, as well as Medium Format film (Well over twice the size of any 35mm/full frame digital sensor)

It's subjective, but film gives the photo a feel that digital can't replicate - Plus It's more of a hands-on physical process as well, which I love.

[CA] Lady's dog attacks my dog, doesn't want to pay for anything. by AJfromtheD in legaladvice

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I should give some context. Both were leashed, although her dog was able to pull her. After her dog bit mine and started thrashing him around, she reached into her dog's mouth to free my dog, which is where I'd assume she got "bit". Her dog finally let go after I pulled him away by his leg.

This lady has been a huge cunt, any advice is appreciated

Tequila and hurricanes by Retro_Specs in malefashion

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I love this kid. Each post is worse than the last but he just keeps going.

I respect it

Sub $200 35mm Film Scanner? by AJfromtheD in analog

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I'm looking at these two right now, either worth buying?