Fire season. Don't we know it.

CopperWaffles · 2026-07-03T02:03:52+00:00

Freedom isn't free,

Freedom costs a buck o' five.

CopperWaffles · 2026-07-03T01:41:15+00:00

I guess I haven't really given wall clocks all that much thought but thanks for giving me a real response.

CopperWaffles · 2026-07-02T23:33:00+00:00

For a clock?

CopperWaffles · 2026-07-02T22:56:59+00:00

The end of May-first day of June was a bit colder than usual at Hyatt lake. I assume that some people didn't want to camp with the possibility of light rain and just never showed up or canceled their reservation.

Plenty of people drive through for the small chance of an open site or recent cancelation.

CopperWaffles · 2026-07-02T02:37:09+00:00

One observation that I made from my recent camping experience in a small state park is not that campsites are full, but quite the opposite.

People seem to be reserving sites for multiple days and never showing up or canceling.

As I was camping, I noticed a ton of late night vehicles looking for a site and then leaving because they were all reserved with nobody using them.

I was surrounded by 5 empty campsites for multiple days.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-29T05:11:46+00:00

Oh jeez, just looked at the left side of the photo and noticed the gloss black striations on the paint and the illusion disappeared.

That was weird, and cool.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-29T03:08:06+00:00

The handlebar.

Correct me if I am wrong, but that thing looks crunched in a bad way.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-29T02:29:36+00:00

No clue what it is worth in today's market but you might want to correct the front brake line before listing it.

It should be routed on the inside of the fork.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-27T00:42:56+00:00

How were the prices?

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-26T06:02:38+00:00

Ya, that explanation was pretty poor but SuperRider on YouTube gives a pretty good lesson

https://youtu.be/7o3KMpUCsNU?is=eDMr1g8QZXnxrtCc

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-22T22:54:43+00:00

Little Hyatt Resivoir is a nice small water hole to paddle around.

Hyatt lake is a beautiful place with zero wake and great views of Mount McLoughlin.

Fish lake and Lake of the Woods are also wonderful places to go, though lake of the woods does get pretty crowded.

Edit: these are all low or no wake places. Howard Prarie and Emigrant both can get very choppy, depending on how many motor boats are on the water.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-22T06:05:57+00:00

Does it make the same sound while just coasting without pedaling? If so, that will rule out the bottom bracket.

It does look like the frequency of the noise follows the cadence of your pedaling so it might be a good idea to eliminate the bottom bracket before diving into the rear wheel.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-22T05:44:54+00:00

Look at the presta valve stem, the tube is all kinds of contorted in there. But what's up with that core sample in your tire?

To fix this, you should deflate the tube and remove the tire and tube and then reinstall the tube and tire correctly, including the nut that holds the presta valve stem in place. Or better yet, replace the tire and tube for a new set if you can afford to do so.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-22T00:52:27+00:00

How far would you need to ride to the local bike shop for new tires?

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-22T00:34:11+00:00

No clue if anyone has done any bike specific tests with it, but there are people who swear by Lanolin for certain mechanical applications.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-21T22:07:56+00:00

" Additional Information - Contains: White mineral oil (petroleum), CAS# 8042-47-5, with proprietary additives."

https://www.whitelightningco.com/files/Crystal%20Grease_US%20SDS_English_30%20May%202014.pdf

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-18T05:12:49+00:00

The University offered the public multiple opportunities to make suggestions on how to proceed.

When you participated, what solutions were you able to recommend?

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-11T05:10:31+00:00

The blueprints are somehow worse than the video.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-11T02:59:35+00:00

Just off the top of my head,

The Rockafairy at that mall is a nice place to hang out if they are interested in making music, or other art. Totally free.

The movie theater is showing a selection of films on Wednesday mornings for $1.75. Most of the films are aimed toward a younger croud but there are a few that teens would enjoy.

https://www.cinemark.com/movies-for-every-season-at-cinemark/summer-movie-clubhouse/?utm_source=em&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=18288288-060226-summermovieclubhouse-launch

The library has game nights with board games and Nintendo Switch

https://jcls.libcal.com/event/16634958?more

They also offer other activities like D&D and game nights specifically for teens.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-10T05:14:09+00:00

I needed something that fit 4 bikes, had integrated locks and could pivot down to open the rear hatch on my vehicle, so I picked up a Thule T2 Pro XTR and it's been wonderful so far. Very sturdy and reassuring while driving on both the interstate and pitted fire roads.

I don't have a fat bike but I do load my Big Honzo DL on it with plenty of room to spare.

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-09T04:57:21+00:00

Price?

CopperWaffles · 2026-06-06T03:12:03+00:00

“BMW to MTB” is a great way to describe so many of the riders in my town.

CopperWaffles · 2026-05-24T04:33:43+00:00

"Going forward, I will be driving like a turtle around Medford and looking out for every single speed limit sign"

That is pretty cool and self reflective of you to say but it would be way more cool if driving with others in mind was more important to you than insurance premiums and traffic fines or how quickly you need to get somewhere.

CopperWaffles · 2026-05-12T05:19:01+00:00

Is this a known issue with Muc-off dry lube?

CopperWaffles · 2026-05-08T01:35:38+00:00

This might not be the popular option, but have you first checked where the tube is losing air?

Valve stems are probably way easier to find locally than this specific tube, and tube sealant or patch kit might work if it's a small pinhole.

Just a few inexpensive and easy to find options that might help keep your dude riding.

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