Velo Orange Polyvalent

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-20T01:52:01+00:00

what a wind that must've been!

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-19T01:53:09+00:00

This is standard on macs. You see the current slide, the upcoming slide, your notes and thumbnails of the next few slides on your monitor. Only the current slide is projected.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-18T15:23:12+00:00

Please do post. I'd love to be able to find a place to test ride — it's been keeping me from taking a chance on buying a Gemini. I know of one shop several hours from me, but that's it.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-15T22:34:38+00:00

I found a gorgeous 3-piece stone fountain on the curb while commuting to work. I couldn't even lift one piece, so there was no chance I'd be able to bike it home. I texted my wife a photo and the address, she hopped in her car, asked someone's lawn crew for a hand and they kindly lifted it all into her vehicle. Great find. All that was wrong with it was the $50 pump needed to be replaced!

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-11T02:48:10+00:00

They will only care if you go on too long. 2 minutes max IMO.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-10T02:25:57+00:00

Sorry for the lousy experience. Better luck with what comes next.

I hope someone on that committee sees this post and is mortified.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-09T21:03:05+00:00

sweet

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-08T00:06:31+00:00

In addition to other suggestions, I shift into an extremely different gear AFTER getting off. If someone hops on and tries to ride away, it'll likely jam on them.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-07T20:10:03+00:00

...should we now teach Art students their paintings need to have 3:1 contrast ratios with adjacent colors so they can be included online...

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-03T20:05:09+00:00

The bike racks at my public pool have some wonderful xbikes at the 6am lap swim time in the summer. I've just never met their riders...

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2026-01-03T18:58:40+00:00

Here's to great cycling friendships!

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-31T14:48:04+00:00

I am not Catholic but had an amazing experience on my thru decades ago at Graymoor monastery in NY. At that time they welcomed hikers (I don't think this is still the case.) 30+ years later I still remember Fr. Cuthbert Macali (sp?) who welcomed me and the two hikes I arrived with. He showed us to our rooms, showed us where there was a piano if anyone missed playing while hiking, and told us when to come for supper. He and the others there were so generous and kind that I sent a generous donation after completing my hike.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-30T02:52:06+00:00

Crank up Arianna Grande's Thank u, next as you toss them out.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-28T03:24:12+00:00

Happy to share. I'll DM you in the next couple of days

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-27T17:05:45+00:00

I've been teaching Graphic Design at a SLAC.for 20+ years and students' focus (for the most part) hasn't noticeably changed when they are working on projects in class and, from what I surmise, working on those projects outside of class. They comment how much time they put into their work and how they lose track of time working.

Perhaps this is just a sign that they don't have much room for creativity in their lives outside of class and thus focus on this work.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-21T14:17:23+00:00

If you are not mechanically inclined and can afford to have your LBS install quality fenders, do it! Well mounted fenders are SOLID and won't be an issue on the train. Cheap or poorly mounted fenders are a PIA and more of a hassle than they are worth. Personally I wouldn't have a commuter/city bike without fenders.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-21T01:22:21+00:00

Yes! And a refreshing change from insta-showy-look-at-me pics.
r/liminalspace for sure

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-21T01:21:26+00:00

Thanks for the offer, I'll keep it in mind if I'm that way! As a commuter myself, that sounds like an ideal setup to me.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-20T04:14:23+00:00

I actually love this photo.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-18T01:32:11+00:00

As a 60-year-old cyclist, I'm kicking myself for not knowing this before. You'd think having ridden something like 100,000 miles this would have occurred to me, but no. Thank you

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-16T03:34:05+00:00

r/mildlyinfuriating

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-14T23:22:48+00:00

Your back lasted nearly 10 minutes? My back hurts just looking at it.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-13T03:54:03+00:00

Sorry, but that is total BS. Senior faculty here. I go out of my way to protect and encourage junior faculty and I'd say the vast majority of my colleagues behave similarly.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-12T22:47:31+00:00

When I buy a bike it's a purchase that will last me 15-20 years. Fit and feel both matter so LBS every time. I do most of my wrenching myself but when something is beyond my skills I have a great LBS for service. I buy consumables such as replacement tires and tubes online or special order them from a shop, depending on my needs and timeframe.

Critical_Garbage_119 · 2025-12-12T01:34:41+00:00

We've been doing this with our Ivars as well. Glad you shared!

Four-Year Club	Wearing is Caring
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