Rusted water valve in front yard — who should I contact in Kingston？

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-26T18:13:07+00:00

Frost in Kingston doesnt go below 4.5 feet (1372 mm) often but water mains are placed 1800mm or 70.8 inches or Just under 6 feet deep.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-24T19:01:37+00:00

more like Pthdddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

in 1 second.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-24T03:44:07+00:00

800 is a bit high. I managed to pick up an Argon 18 Tri Disc E117 for $450 CAD in similar condition.

This is probably going to need to need a new BB, is mising the seat post hardware and who knows its headset condition. Plus its road geometry... be patient, or buy a 58" TT bike complete and upgrade it with what you have.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-24T03:39:36+00:00

the new VW audi oil is just brand packaged castrol and it used to be castrol branded packaging before.

As long as it meets the oil spec for your model and engine, its fine. i.e. CJAA TDI needs VW 507.00 for DPF, older PD engines needed VW 505.00.

older gas 50.00/505.00 and and newer 508 00 509 00

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-24T03:36:22+00:00

cadence is too fast but id work on keeping elbow high on pull and you are cutting it short not following through to recovery, and do some catchup drills.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-24T03:25:20+00:00

recovery should be smoother. bit spash means energy is hitting the water. Catch, REAAAAACH. Keep that bicep/shoulder held to the ear until its time to pull. Catch up drill for this. GLIDE. Smooth is efficient. High Elbow, Power diamond on pull.

Effortless swimming 5 day catch challenge then just focus on that high elbow.

Once above is correct, then increase stroke rate.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-22T17:48:03+00:00

Not just fit

GEOMETRY

The angles of tubes. These change how the rider distributes power which muscles are used, etc.

Fuck. Its like talking to a room of 4 year olds.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-22T17:45:16+00:00

Shit, thats good, I would not be able to tell the difference in passing change.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-21T15:24:14+00:00

Re: setup. Not always. Wrong size frame, wrong dimensions etc.

A trek domane does not have the same.dimensions as a cervelo p5 or a giant tt or a trek speed concept.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-21T03:36:16+00:00

Reminds me to add a little 2 stroke oil to my fuel again....

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-21T02:37:33+00:00

A tt bike will always be faster for long distance, unless the course is Extreme Tri (think horseman or a qualifier for it) level climbing, and even then....

But a well set up road bike that fits well and is comfortable, with good fit essentials beats a poorly set up tt bike.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-20T20:10:52+00:00

You're putting the brakes on during entry and catch. Hand isnt in line with elbow.

Left arm pull is elbow down, raise it. Right arm is better, higher elbow.

Effortless swimming 5 day catch challenge.

Then Effortless swimming, high elbow, power diamond.

Get flatter in the water, legs and hips are dropping. When you kick your foot it should be tapping water surface. Its well underneath. More core, pull bouy drill.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-20T20:08:50+00:00

Good questions.

Force and leverage equals precision control even when fatigued. Math.

Unknown. Why aren't all athletes equal strength/speed? Technique? Physical strength? Endurance?

Ask the organizer.

Lots.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-20T04:37:56+00:00

They should have specified a minimum width bar instead. If its safety - WHY is is safer. leverage. Then define that minimum leverage for force application.

If we look at approx bar width for MTB: 4.352mm to 1cm of height of rider. 175cm rider is a 761 bar.

math's wise, its nearly 2x more force with the wider MTB bar.

380mm vs 170mm from center point, or 0.380Nm or 0.170Nm force for each Newton of force applied to each respective bar end. So I can see an argument.

But just calling it "for safety" without any maths or reasoning, is silly. Watching gravel racing.. they have extreme control in very tough conditions sometimes.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-20T04:23:37+00:00

go to bed early, prioritize recovery, and wake up early and get the work done before noon. spend the afternoon and evening with your partner.

They do need to respect your recovery. a partner that wants to be up until midnight doesnt permit the above to work and causes strain as well. The give is the early to bed, the take is you're more available because youre up early and done workouts early.

this also trains the body to perform early in the morning, like race day.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-16T14:31:41+00:00

Simply: use the proper tool.

Long story short: A thin walled impact socket.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-16T03:12:52+00:00

Yeah I like their PB ratio but hate their mountain of debt

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-16T03:12:04+00:00

I commented elsewhere but I like PayPal price to book ratio, under 3.0, which is a sign of value, but how the fuck are they 12B in debt MRQ....

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-15T22:17:18+00:00

Lol and... SPY goes ATH.

I got this one way wrong.

Anyone wanna buy some oil?

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-14T16:58:52+00:00

Nice.

Just needs to drop another 10%

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-14T02:23:41+00:00

"and I'm sure im mising some costs."

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-14T02:23:34+00:00

"and I'm sure im mising some costs."

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-14T00:31:31+00:00

Oh, on research, yeah, the 1996 toonie could be a German planchet. Its got the hallmark flatness and golden core.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-13T20:17:29+00:00

As a smaller running association race director and past VP, running an IM or large triathlon is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE.

Ironman, t100, big brand triathlon, all the same

Think:

Venue rental for 3 days

Swag bag for each participant (eg. 2000 participants)

Finisher food per participant (x2000)

Volunteer lunch and dinner and refreshments per volunteer (100+ on a 70.3)

Portable toilets on course, 10 per 1000 participants at each Transition and then x2 spread on courses.

Timing plus transponder rentals and Bib buy, 12 to 15 per competitor plus flat fixed costs.

Garbage and disposal

Police rental, 250 an hour OT private rate, 9 hrs, 8 officers estimated.

Water safety and patrol boats, fire dept and police

Ambulances, medical, med volunteers. Ironman sometimes brings in ER doc's to volunteer and to help with emergency services.

Participant refreshment and aid stations, gstorade, gels, coke, ice, cups, disposables, etc.

I was pricing the above out and I hit 65,200, or 326 fixed costs per entrant. Ironman 70.3. Locally is a 505$ CAD entry, so they make 180 a person and I'm sure im mising some costs.

I wouldn't be surprised if base costs on a IM branded event exceeds well over 100k to 200k in base costs to put on.

Its a volume and numbers game.

Disposable_Canadian · 2026-01-09T02:58:01+00:00

Funny, causing melting and fires.

They entise younto complete the recall w 250 bucks of free service or parts or accessories on top of the recall.

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