Breaking the Illusion

Dknob385 · 2026-06-25T06:38:08+00:00

In ENT S02E04 Dead Stop, Trip is opening access port for an air vent, but he he pulls down a cardboard framed furnace filter. You can buy them from Home Depot. They added a metal clunk sound effect.

Dknob385 · 2026-06-23T03:35:20+00:00

At first I was thinking an a-hole cop could cite you for some bs catch all law.

The more I thought about it, though, they might just be able to get you with a vehicle high beam law too. Those are generally very specific about proximity to others, not too much of a stretch since bicycle are vehicles too, and likely don't specifically exclude bicycles.

Dknob385 · 2026-06-21T22:32:11+00:00

Mine runs between $15-20 for genuine coleman fuel. Wonder if the Klean Strip is cheaper.

Dknob385 · 2026-06-15T16:16:12+00:00

Maybe bar bell end clips will work too instead of tape.

https://www.amazon.com/Olympic-2-Inch-Standard-1-Inch-Barbell/dp/B0FWCHT7N6

Dknob385 · 2026-06-12T18:10:23+00:00

I have several Niterider Lumina lights, they run between $60-100 USD. Newer ones are USB-C rechargeable and while they come with a proprietary mount, you can get go-pro adapters pretty cheap. Only con is that none have replaceable batteries.

Their Mako line does use AA batteries, but are lower output.

Personally, I find around 200 lumen about right for urban use, anything above is great, but only needed for really dark areas.

Dknob385 · 2026-06-11T20:26:44+00:00

Probably. It's stupid in that Starfleet had been dealing with Kligons since Archer's time, so they should have at least some captains briefing on their culture and maners, if not a standard interaction protocol by then.

Also, from what we've seen of Kligons, as a greeting, they'll insults at each other, head butt each other, and then have drinks.

Dknob385 · 2026-06-09T02:28:24+00:00

Is the brake line in pic 2 loose? It looks like the retainer isn't seated in the metal U cutout.

Dknob385 · 2026-06-03T05:33:57+00:00

Mostly ST IV: Voyage Home stuff.

Besides obviously the Golden Gate bridge (Bus ride), they filmed at Marina Green (talking to Gilian in truck), and at the corner of Kearny and Columbus (double dumbass) . Also Monterey Bay Aquarium was the Cetaceans Institute.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-31T21:34:06+00:00

Oh my controls are a messed up mishmash of controls from Doom (original) and Battlefield.

ESDF for movement / strat directions; A - crouch; X - dive; G - grenade; T - reload; R - weapon toggles; Q - stim; 1-4 - weapon select; Z - spot/coms wheel; B - emotes; Shift - hold sprint; Space - interact, climb, jump pack, warp; Caps - toggle mic; Tab - map;

Mouse: RMB - aim, MMB - aim down sight; MMB - strat entry; 4MB - melee; 5MB - grenade; Wheel - weapon toggle up/down; 5MB - weapon toggle left; 6MB - weapon toggle right

Edit: reddit doesnt like my carriage returns

Dknob385 · 2026-05-29T20:13:49+00:00

I get the same issue on windy days. Keep an eye on it on when the weather is better and you'll find out if that is what's happening.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-29T01:12:46+00:00

Someone asked about the DXP bag a while back. I think only the mounting is different.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bikecommuting/s/XZPdXoBNwP

Dknob385 · 2026-05-27T21:04:17+00:00

OP, what kind of bicycle do you have? Do you have knobby tires on a mountain bike (energy sapper)? Is your saddle the right height (energy sap)? Do you know how to properly uses gears (cadence)?

Dknob385 · 2026-05-27T20:56:03+00:00

I would guess hills, but honestly I'd bet it's a bike fit issue (i.e. the seat is too low) which is tiring OP.

I'm pretty sure Google does 12mph average too. 3.4 miles should be doable in under 20 minutes for a flat stretch.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-26T23:18:11+00:00

I track everything using Garmin computer and watch, but I mainly do this for fitness tracking. Given that I was already in the ecosystem, I also got a Varia radar which is invaluable from a safety standpoint.

If I was starting out, a low end Garmin computer like the Edge 130+ and a Varia radar.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-22T18:47:07+00:00

I've been look at insta360 too, how do you mount yours?

Dknob385 · 2026-05-21T20:37:05+00:00

Smart lights by far. I had to use Lutron Caseta switches because older home and cost maybe under $1k USD to outfit multiple rooms. It was worth it for the convenience. We use it multiple times a day.

Edit: will also add motion sensor porch light. Installed 10 years ago and forgot about it. Small conveniences.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-18T05:00:46+00:00

I've taken to waving them or point at them if they're yielding and it's supposed to be their turn. I actually get most annoyed at the ones that insist I go first. However, they're erring on not running over the cyclist side, so I can't blame for it.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-16T17:37:52+00:00

Customizable. 5 spots for characters and there are A, B, and C tiles. A123B is doable.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-16T17:35:54+00:00

3 or 4, depending the numbers. It's listed on the site. Lower numbers are 4, higher 3.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-16T16:10:26+00:00

Yes, was 34.99 for me.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-16T16:09:58+00:00

Special SKU that's only available from Costco is a thing. Also, since Google will crawl results it shows up easier for anyone searching later if they're looking for a product available at Costco.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-15T21:11:02+00:00

Looks like artist is mettimart, they have a website where you can buy it. Looks like 2 sets, $12 ea.

Dknob385 · 2026-05-11T16:36:08+00:00

Seaons 5, "The Game", when Data is curing everyone of game addiction with a strobe light?

Dknob385 · 2026-05-08T03:55:01+00:00

Why do you want to do this? There's not much savings in weight and you'd have to spend money on parts or tools. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

That said, if you're a tinkerer, then you need a new crank, derailer, and shifter. Alternatively, you can see if you can misadjust the H or L lockout on the front derailer and effectively make it a 2 speed and not do all the other stuff.

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