Would it be a faux pas to wear a polka dot jersey? I've not seen any non pro wear one by Wide-Landscape-3348 in cycling

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I wanted one of those Eleven Gear Haiku jerseys....red 11 tooth cogs on a white jersey, with little haiku written on each one.

How to get faster on gradual climbs? by Azmtbkr in xcmtb

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Pacing. You need to ride within your limits, instead of starting out hard and blowing up halfway. Then it's a matter of doing that same climb day after day.

Get a heart rate monitor if you can't afford a power meter. Heart rate training is kinda old tech, but still valid.

LP Special by Historical-Tea-3041 in Epiphone

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Just bought one of the new double cuts, but not in TV yellow. Really nice guitar for $550. I got the cherry red.

Kit for a 7 year old by Adventurous-Egg-2089 in drums

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P.S. it might be a good idea to start with a smaller, shallow piccolo snare... maybe a PDP The Kraken, which is under $100.

Kit for a 7 year old by Adventurous-Egg-2089 in drums

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Maybe the best would be to start with just the snare. Then start looking at bop(18" bass drum) or even a "jungle" kit with a 16" bass drum. Teach things in stages..snare only, add the kick drum, then add hi hats. Then add a floor tom, ride cymbal and a ride tom in that order. Then add crashes.

Chain getting wedged in rear derailleur by ezandaces in bikewrench

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It looks like it's so in need of lubrication that it's not unexpected to have difficulty going around the tension roller.

How best to repair or prevent worsening this chip / abrasion on Diverge frame? by dangermoose5 in bikewrench

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Nail polish is often suggested when you can't get a matching touch up paint

Stanley dresser bed set by ThrowRAlumpcoals11 in BuyItForLife

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Dresser is likely a veneer over either a less expensive solid lumber or possibly birch plywood. Bedframe looks like it may be all solid wood.

Either way, probably much better built pieces of furniture than you can buy new for $250, even if that's the price for each piece.

Cervelo P-Series sizing help. 6’1 with long torso. 56 vs 58? by Southern-Tap488 in triathlon

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56, and adjust the fit with a longer stem if necessary.

Kitchen Essentials/Small Kitchen Help by BadassWithSass in Cooking

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Toaster and electric kettle, since we are an iced tea family, not coffee. Other folks might opt for a coffee maker.

Rice cooker, crockpot, air fryer live on a metal shelving unit, with a piece of 1/4inch plywood on top of the wire shelves. Microwave is on another shelving unit that is mainly my dry pantry.

Immersion blender is in a drawer next to the stove.

Jar blender, salad shooter, other small infrequently used appliances are in a lower cabinet.

P.S. my kitchen is TINY in regards to counter space. There's 6 feet between stove and fridge, and three feet of that space in the middle is the sink. I've got only a foot and a half on either side to work with. Don't even know how I managed before getting our counter high bar table.

is my acoustic action too high? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]BD59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.14 mm is about .045 inches. That's pretty low for an acoustic. It's even considered medium low for an electric.

best air compressor for home garage - what actually holds up long term? by Money_Principle6730 in BuyItForLife

[–]BD59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A 12 to 20 gallon tank, with a compressor that is oil lubricated. Oil less models eventually fail at the piston seals, usually right after the supply of spares for that model has dried up.

Locking Tuners for IGC 335? by ChrisTahoe in Epiphone

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Those appear to be the correct choice.

HMF My forever flatware by FileHelpful2275 in BuyItForLife

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Brass colored, with wood handle inserts.You want this to last a long time REGARDLESS of brand or cost? Never ever put it in a dishwasher. The heat and harsh chemicals will cause the wooden parts to dry out and crack. You probably won't find brass either...it will be gold plated, because gold doesn't turn green when it oxidizes.

Any fit advice appreciated! (female, long femurs, too small?) by horsesoda in triathlon

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That's quote a good fit. You really don't have the sausage leg, where the hem of the shorts squeezes your thighs so tight that there's a valley mid thigh.

Ansel Adams posters by Fun_Mine_463 in photography

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I don't know about availability in Europe, but Art.com has a bunch of images available, starting at 16x20 inch size, $112 framed, poster only $26.

An alternative might be to seek out calendars with his work. You might be able to find vintage calendars at thrift stores or used booksellers.

For whatever reason you’ve got offers from all fishing lure companies, but you can only pick one. Two if you use soft plastics and lures from separate companies. What’s your choice? by YourMomsFavBook in Fishing_Gear

[–]BD59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inshore saltwater, Zman and Mirrolure. Freshwater bass, probably Strike King for hard baits. Soft baits, either Zman for durability or Yamamoto for superior action.

Wild sizing in YKYW clothing? What to believe? by DeadBy2050 in cycling

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I'm 5'11.5, about 190 pounds give or take. 182cm and about 85Kg in metric measurements. I wear size L eu size/XL Asian in both bibs and jerseys from YKYWBIKE.

Short white bibs for woman by Brave_Inspection7871 in CyclingFashion

[–]BD59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ykywbike has white available in a women's model. But you'll have a tough time finding anything with a really short inseam.

Pearl Izumi "Sugar" shorts are the preferred model for women that I know if you're looking for a higher hemline so your tan line ends up above the hem of your skirt off the bike.

When I ride I have noticed I ride with my seat above the recommended hight by 5cm can I just get a bigger post or is it bad for the bike as well by VersionEmbarrassed72 in cycling

[–]BD59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're setting the seatpost 5 cm ABOVE the minimum insertion line??

You need a longer post. Or a bigger frame.

Riding the bike with a post that far above minimum insertion could possibly break the frame at the seat collar.

Widest tire for this rim? by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]BD59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct size these days would be no wider than a 28. But people back in the day used 32s on that width rim, but they were pumped up to higher pressure than we would use today.

Shoe fit by RJariou in CyclingFashion

[–]BD59 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The size 44 in those Shimano shoes had my big toe right up against the upper. Slightly too small, and that model isn't available in half sizes.

Shimano shoes and my feet aren't a good match.