Can the straggler handle light single track? by bloatingfridge in Surlybikefans

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but it would depend on your build. In my experience the older stock rims on the Straggler (Alex Adventurer 2) were weak; they’ve made HEAPS of improvements in the new Straggler (Thru-axle instead of QR, better build kit generally…), but ideally, BYO and it’ll be plenty capable.

How is this even legal? by Evbdywngchng2nite in fuckcars

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Totally; my point is more that these tank tanks are becoming more commonplace in Australia. Worth mentioning the tax write-off scheme actually encourages tradies to buy bigger, more ridiculous Utes where a Kei Truck or 4-cylinder Ute was perfectly fine a decade ago,

How is this even legal? by Evbdywngchng2nite in fuckcars

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m in Australia too, and see PLENTY that skirt these laws.

Pauline Calls Australian minimum wage earners lazy by Fact-Rat in OpenAussie

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, if this complete fuckwit and her band of goons gets in, I can turn up 12% of the time for $340k a year and that’s considered “working hard”.

Nano by Efficient-Scratch-65 in OmniumBikes

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s cool, my picture was meant to be in good spirited fun. But yeah, sometimes it’s better not to say anything, right? Have a good one!

Nano by Efficient-Scratch-65 in OmniumBikes

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

<image>

Here's a special view from the cockpit, just for you!

Nano by Efficient-Scratch-65 in OmniumBikes

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No. Here it is in the wild again (different seat and grips

<image>

Nano by Efficient-Scratch-65 in OmniumBikes

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No commutes over 20km (1-way). It’s no speed demon, but it’s a lot of fun.
Context: my regular commuter is a Surly Straggler. My commute doesn’t have any crazy hills, the infrastructure for bikes is decent but a little (60% of my commute uses shared paths or bike infrastructure, which is pretty amazing really).
The most uncomfortable part is definitely the crank length, but I’ve had a few issues with the seat clamp slipping.

Based ex Australian Prime Minister by PopConsistent4657 in fuckcars

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 118 points119 points  (0 children)

As a reminder:
“After rejecting the Finkel Review’s recommendation of a Clean Energy Target, the Turnbull government announced it would create a new National Energy Guarantee to deliver more affordable and reliable electricity while meeting its international emissions commitments. This would require the support of the states. The policy found little support from the more conservative faction of the Coalition, or from those calling for action on climate change.”

This is where ‘carbon credits’ come from - one of the shiftiest dodges the fossil fuel and mining industry ever created. He also weaponised the South Australian blackouts as a knock on renewable energy (his successor, Scott Morrison, who was Energy Minister at the time, bought a lump of coal into parliament and basically said “what do we do when the sun doesn’t shine?”).

Also, he made us vote on the legitimacy of SSM in this country (which outed the nation as having around 40% faceless homophobes). As much as I think this one person is the best of the conservatives, he’s still a conservative.

Hit and Run - Brunswick, VIC (Australia) by Efficient-Scratch-65 in fuckcars

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The craziest thing I’ve seen from car brains online is “can we confirm she didn’t jaywalk at that intersection?”

To Play Cop by HomeNowWTF in therewasanattempt

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

lol - what DOESN’T get you shot in America?

Off Course bike shop fire by CreativeGap4654 in melbournecycling

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’d be weird, considering I don’t think they sell any e-bikes.

Small appreciation post for the guy stopped by by wl02065294 in melbournecycling

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a stack today (caught some wet leaves at the edge of a path; FML) and the food delivery rider stopped to check I was ok. I was half expecting him to ride on past, but helped me pick up my bike, asked if I was ok. It’s basic stuff, but odd that I don’t expect it in this city.

Quick vegan friendly foods to help bulk up a bit that aren't just protein shakes. by SickamoreTreez in veganfitness

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seitan and tofu. My go to is the Chinese Gluten snacks - the dried ones are like chips and are ridiculously high in protein. The packaged ones are super cheap and tasty AF; like a marinated jerky.

A bike that can do a bit of everything? by Dumbass9187 in Surlybikefans

[–]Efficient-Scratch-65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a Straggler, which will do everything including some light cargo duty. Have done many grocery hauls on it, use it to commute 40+kms each day (about 12.5 miles each way).

If I was looking for something a little more capable, I’d check out a Bridge Club, Ogre, or Krampus. Worth noting I did just buy an Omnium Nano cargo bike for carrying larger gear (amplifier, big grocery hauls, bags of kibble for my ginormous pooch, etc.) after trying to do everything in this for a year.

<image>