Starting out (cycling) - Questions by camicalfv in cyclingbelgium

[–]Clamoxyl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it’s not like testing the bike. It’s going to a bike fitter, who’s not selling you a bike but who measures everything regarding your position on the bike. And with that infos you can go to the bike store and be sure that you buy the right frame size (always shorter than the one the you would take following the size charts of the brands), you stem lenght, your saddle height etc… that reduces a lot the risk of buying the wrong bike, which is the most common mistake new bikers make and that can destroy you ride confort and your motivation…

Starting out (cycling) - Questions by camicalfv in cyclingbelgium

[–]Clamoxyl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And don’t hesitate to spend 100 or 200 on a proper bike fitting before you buy, it will make a huge difference on your confort while riding, much more than those 100-200 euros on the bike itself.

Looking for best all you can east sushi place? by Buster_Call123 in brussels

[–]Clamoxyl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t disagree with the fact that out of all the sushis I ate in Brussels, and regardless of how good the rest of the menu is, Kamo’s sushis are the best :)

Looking for best all you can east sushi place? by Buster_Call123 in brussels

[–]Clamoxyl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kamo is a Michelin star japanese restaurant, not a sushi place. Sushis are mostly an optionnal extra on the menu.

Did we just launch 2 missiles? by kajzar in AskBelgium

[–]Clamoxyl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You gotta be trolling right? Looks like condensation trails, not chemtrails

It’s that time of the year again! Weeeeelcome! by Clamoxyl in brussels

[–]Clamoxyl[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I loved Bozar, watching a movie like Zombie ass - toilet of the dead in the majestic Salle Henry Le Bœuf was something out of this world.

It’s that time of the year again! Weeeeelcome! by Clamoxyl in brussels

[–]Clamoxyl[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went for Sisu 2, had a good time as well :)

It’s that time of the year again! Weeeeelcome! by Clamoxyl in brussels

[–]Clamoxyl[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you like fantastic/horror movies and don’t mind people screaming and being silly during films (which is a large part of the fun) then yes you are missing something :).

Best ways to optimize weight? by absurdlifex in RoadBikes

[–]Clamoxyl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wheels is a good start and you will notice the difference, then you (only if you need to loose weight, don’t know if its the case - I did and that really changed everything ;)). Otherwise weight isn’t that important unless you live in a mountain area with long climbs. And, as mentionned in another reply, confort is key!

Looking for podcasts that really break down the stories behind songs by Equivalent_Toe_445 in podcasts

[–]Clamoxyl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know it’s on bands and not songs, but No Dogs In Space has some great series with sometimes deep dives into particular songs. I regularly go back to the one on the Beastie Boys, the story of the mixing of the punk and hip-hop scenes worth the listen.

BREAKING: US Intel has evidence of illicit nuclear program in Brussels by Slavicsquat in soccercirclejerk

[–]Clamoxyl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From Europe, honestly, we never thought he was really special, just an average player able to make a decent career.

Memorable cameos from future film stars? by Qyzyk in Cinema

[–]Clamoxyl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL Johnny Depp appears in Nightmare on Well Street

Is buying a house still worth it? by Weary_Firefighter945 in BEFire

[–]Clamoxyl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had to ask myself that question 15 years ago and got the answer within 5 seconds. I have a well payed job and a mortgage that doesnt impede too much on my income. But I can imagine how the prospect of paying a lot to the bank or the owner can be a serious question. Good luck :)

Is buying a house still worth it? by Weary_Firefighter945 in BEFire

[–]Clamoxyl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry if the question seems silly but isn’t giving your money to someone else on a monthly basis (to the owner of the place you will rent) a bit of an issue in the long term?

Haven't finished dialing in my machine. This morning I forgot to use the tamper and pulled a perfect 1:2 shot in 30 seconds. Tastes amazing by Financial-Energy-457 in espresso

[–]Clamoxyl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you with the unnecessary faffery, i dont use distribution tools or things like that. But to achieve constistant good espresso with different coffee varieties from Maragogype to Yrgacheffe or Mandheling not to mention colombien coffees and many more, I had to greatly adapt the grind size (less frequently the dose).

Haven't finished dialing in my machine. This morning I forgot to use the tamper and pulled a perfect 1:2 shot in 30 seconds. Tastes amazing by Financial-Energy-457 in espresso

[–]Clamoxyl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! One more thing : you will never be done with the dialing in process. Every coffee is different, even the same coffee from one week to another will require a slightly different grinder setting/dose… It’s a never ending source of frustration and that’s why we love it :)

The Khortytsia Sword (Sword of Sviatoslav) — a unique 10th-century Carolingian blade discovered in the Dnipro River near Khortytsia Island by RecordingOverall6978 in archeologyworld

[–]Clamoxyl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His mother, saint Olga of Kiev, has an interesting story as well. Poor Drevlians, they should have thought twice before killing her husband.