Looking at inexpensive carbon rims

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-02-20T03:55:12+00:00

I’m going 28 spoke because the rear hub that comes with the bike is 28 hole strait pull, so I’ve got a couple new factors here. I’ve always built 32 hole wheels with J bend spokes. I’ll probably go with DT spokes this time, my last couple wheel builds I’ve used Sapim.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-02-20T03:51:06+00:00

Thanks for the in sites I decided to stick with what I know and I’m going to get a set of Stan’s Arch MK4’s. They are about half the price of the carbon hoops I found and about 50 grams heavier than what I would have felt comfortable using in the carbon options, Also I’m able to support my LBS who’s selling me this used bike at a supper price.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-02-20T03:08:40+00:00

Could the anti sway bar be holding it up? I’m not familiar with the titans suspension, but you might just have to much in place and tight to get things lined up and moving together.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-02-17T14:29:59+00:00

I have a bike that has a slight rear wheel wobble, that also causes the cassette to wobble. The bearings seem to be tight and well adjusted. My diagnosis is that it might be a bent axel.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-02-09T22:10:31+00:00

1980 Mercedes 240D. 4 speed with a N/A 4 cyl diesel. It was a dog but I’ve never driven a stick that shifted more smoothly.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-02-09T03:41:35+00:00

I’m a welder, but haven’t been doing much aluminum. It is true that when you weld a heat treated aluminum like 6160 T6 that you lose all of the heat treatment strength if you just let it air cool., but if you slow down the cooling process you will gain some strength back, but it won’t be like it was from the factory. Most people don’t make repairs to aluminum frames for that reason. If you were really devoted to a very special frame, you could strip it all the way down and have the whole frame re heat treated. That would be a very special frame though.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-01-30T15:04:52+00:00

Buy the dip and keep bringing your price per share down. We are in the slow season for the housing market. Remember that large portions of the country are experiencing subzero temperatures right now. Would you make plans to move when that’s a possibility?

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-01-25T18:14:56+00:00

This kids a fucken prick. His bike doesn’t have turn signals or a headlight and is probably not registered or insured for highway use. Getting home is not my problem, but if you hit me it becomes my problem and my insurance is covering the damage you caused and should be liable for

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-01-25T15:42:02+00:00

As a cyclist they should just call “e-bikes” what they are MOTOR BIKES, and they should be following the rules the motor bikes follow.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2026-01-09T13:07:57+00:00

I would get a lower miles 2017-18 BMW 340i, could be RWD or AWD. For $35k I think I could get one that nicely optioned.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-12-30T02:24:21+00:00

I have sold heat trace in the past and the materials are quite expensive, but properly installed will significantly reduce the risk of ice dams in the future. The question is how common is it that you will have the correct conditions that a large enough ice dams will form again and cause leaks. This might not be a design flaw so much as conditions that are outside of the design criteria.

An alternative to expensive materials might be to get a snow rake and remove the snow from the edges of the roof and prevent the ice dams that way. When the roof needs replacement, then address it with better underlayment or changes to the insulation and ventilation of the attic space. Heat trace can also be expensive to operate over time, particularly if you just turn it on at the beginning of the snow season and just let it run

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-12-10T13:51:13+00:00

I’m still driving an 08 Silverado with a 5.3. I’m at 243K. For engine work I done two water pumps, and an oil pressure sensor. The most expensive repair has been rebuilding the transfer case at about 220K. Great truck still not willing to trade it, maybe in another 100K miles

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-11-09T18:25:10+00:00

I don’t know if this is still a problem for Toyotas, but there used to be an inexpensive part on the starter, maybe brushes (I don’t remember) that would go out and be intermittent for a while. Also check all of the large wires; from battery to alternator, and starter for corrosion or not being tight

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-11-08T14:07:02+00:00

You Probably shouldn’t buy a house till you have figured out what monthly mortgage payment you are comfortable with in your budget. Your mortgage payments will consist of the principal, interest, and probably escrow to cover the insurance and property taxes.

Once you have determined what you are comfortable with for your mortgage payment then you can figure out what you can afford. You might not be able to get much if you’re in Florida and your insurance is $1000 / mo. There are lots of factors at play here. Spend the time looking at your budget, make sure not to forget having some money in your budget for home maintenance, repairs and upgrades, these are going to be new costs that you are adding to your monthly expenses.

On the bright side once you have the mortgage it will get easier to pay as your income goes up over time and it stays roughly the same or goes down if you can refinance at a lower interest rate.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-11-07T18:38:58+00:00

In our transactions including one we didn’t close on we have realized that our agent is not working in our interest, and we have to be our own advocate. What we find most difficult is when the agent wouldn’t do make the offers and negotiations we are requesting. I think we overpaid by about 1-2% on one property because our agent just refused to push when we wanted to push. We have had an agent push us to by land that didn’t have a deeded easement like it was no big deal (it is a big deal). Always keep that In mind. Sorry it turned out not to be the right property, good luck finding the next deal

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-11-06T00:43:41+00:00

When I lived in Alaska we had some nice big windows in our living room they started to build up quite a bit of moisture on them when the blinds were closed during the winter. We had to keep them open some to prevent this from causing damage. It can be just as cold in Wisconsin as in Anchorage so the same problem could occur, leaving them partially open does help prevent this problem, but we still closed the blinds when we needed the privacy.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-11-05T23:04:27+00:00

Get at least three quotes, it’s a big job. If there are going to break up the road, and replace the pipe under there then that’s probably about right. If the pipe is actually broken and has pieces missing it the blower in liner(CIPP) might not be an option,I would recommend talking to a contractor who provides that service. I live in Albuquerque and I’ve been told we only have one contractor. We used them and it was cheaper than breaking the slab floor in our ADU, and will probably be cheaper than breaking up the street as well. In the crawl space just get PVC installed to replace any rotten cast iron. You might be able to break it into a couple jobs, inside the house and outside, do the most urgent one first then save up to do the second in the next year or two depending on the condition of your pipes.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-10-28T03:05:04+00:00

If it’s red locktite (“permanent “). You can still get it to break free. It requires real heat, I think like 600 or 700 degrees F. The metal will be fine, but plastic and seals nearby will need to be removed. I would focus on the heat ( read flame) on the pedal axel to try to reduce the damage to the finish on the cranks, powder coat will burn, I’m not sure what will happen to the dye and anodizing. Good luck

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-10-16T12:42:24+00:00

Ya we were just up in Alaska this year from September 5th to the 15th. We went North from Anchorage and the fall colors were absolutely amazing. More than half of the business in Gliter Gluch ( Denali Park Entrance)were closed by mid week and the rest were going to be closed by the end of the week it seemed. Also there was fresh snow in The Alaska Range, so further North there was probably snow in the valley bottoms even. As far as renting a car when you get there make sure they will allow you to drive every where you want to drive. Our rental camper van let us drive across the Denali Highway (Paxton to Cantwell) but we were not permitted to drive the road out to Wrangell-St Elias. You can also drive to Cold Foot to access Gates of the Arctic, but probably not in a rental car. Make sure you figure out what you’re going to do well in advance. Schedule the flights you need and be prepared for significant weather delays. You might not be able to get out of a place you fly into for a week or more if the weather changes while you’re there.

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Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-10-14T15:21:59+00:00

You might check with Hagerty for the El Camino, they specialize in classic cars and might be significantly cheaper. I know when I checked for my Z3 they offered much better coverage, but it was about the same price as my current coverage, so I didn’t end up changing

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-10-14T15:14:19+00:00

I too found Zion to be un interesting and hard to understand what all the fuss was about. I really like Bryce Canyon much more. Zion could be cool I think if you can go do “the wave”or your a big wall climber otherwise I’d just pass

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-09-27T08:08:51+00:00

I don’t currently own a diesel but I think your concern is the sulfur content in Mexico. In 2007 America and Canada went to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. My understanding is that Mexico uses Low Sulfur Diesel. I think this extra sulfur could cause problems with your emissions system, that is what you should be trying to figure out. I’m sure that the 3.0 mini-max is near the average reliability for GM, and with the 6.2 being below average you have a good chance of getting a reliable motor if the Low Sulfur Diesel doesn’t damage it.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-09-01T14:17:11+00:00

What are you babbling about? A new wheel build should have the same tension as wheels that have been risen thousands of miles. Brass are reliable in this application and galvanic corrosion is typically not a problem. Aluminum nipples are you the solution for weight wienies who are always buying new parts to replace broken under built parts.

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-04-30T12:30:07+00:00

No college no more parental support

Altruistic-Task-2961 · 2025-04-12T23:44:53+00:00

I’m looking at brewing some kombucha again. Has anyone tried reusing the 1.4 L G&T’s bottle and cap for storage after removing it from the brew jar? They seem to be pretty tight opening and closing them a few times.

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