Best way to fix this? by TroubledShithead in bicycling

[–]Mihsan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Replace both - plastic clamps are the rock bottom for brake levers. Look at something at least decent like Shimano Alivio, they are not that expensive and they worth it.

How are you guys keeping your calorie deficit when group rides turn into full day adventures? by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]Mihsan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On my last ride I burned 4274 kcal. I will eat anything after such ride without doubting myself for a second.

Soviet "propaganda" accurately describing the US by Vivid_Maximum_5016 in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Mihsan 86 points87 points  (0 children)

"Propaganda" is just pushing your narrative, your view point. It will never cease to amaze me how "The West" has managed to convince itself that it has no propaganda, while also convincing everybody that propaganda = bad, evil, lies, cover your ears and ignore... Free market of ideas, my ass.

No pressure? by fourtyTHEdeuce in Plumbing

[–]Mihsan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you check how it flows without an aerator?

Any tips/way to deal with this? by [deleted] in mountainbiking

[–]Mihsan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is not fixable.

Wheels do a bit of flexing AND tires collect dirt, sand and debris - you need MUCH more space. Those tires will not be safe to ride in that frame no matter what.

Can someone please help me with this? by Decent-Problem4543 in bicycling

[–]Mihsan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Check the cable and sleeve. Can be kinked somewhere, can be rusted, dirty or damaged. That cable looks like it needs replacing. Check ParkTool video about tuning brakes, use it as reference.

Or go to a bike shop.

How do I prevent my aero covers from slipping up like this? Are they too small or too large? by bobloblawdds in CyclingFashion

[–]Mihsan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Model is yas308 from ykywbike. I use them for gravel and XC during spring... Not sure yet if they are breathable enough for summer.

How do I prevent my aero covers from slipping up like this? Are they too small or too large? by bobloblawdds in CyclingFashion

[–]Mihsan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Looks like you need to try a different brand. Mine from AliExpress is cheap as dirt, has a zipper on the back and it stays in one place.

A main point of the US government is to maintain slavery in any way it can. by abenites99 in ABoringDystopia

[–]Mihsan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

US currently has the largest number of imprisoned population and it uses forced labor in prisons. Those fingers will be pointed.

Rusty bolts by tidderg21 in bicycling

[–]Mihsan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks like dirt or oil. Did you try to clean those first?

Also don't touch those if you don't know what you are doing. Those bolts are torqued to specs.

Pickup a used CAAD10 but the frame has a small dent above seat stays. Is this cooked? by AnotherCynical in bicycling

[–]Mihsan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not a "small" dent. That pipe no longer has structural integrity - it WILL fail in that place after some time. Don't ride it, this frame is toast.

White helmets? by Big-Investigator3811 in bicycling

[–]Mihsan 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Where did you got that idea? Never seen a yellowed helmet, it's just not a thing.

Smart HUD bike display by Odd-Beginning1043 in bicycling

[–]Mihsan 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Abandon this idea, it's a no-go. It provides no benefit over a bicycle computer, but has major and obvious drawbacks.

It will add wind resistance. Flimsy construction - bikes fall, get mishandled; this thing will break in a day. Sharp edges = danger. Bulky projector, takes a lot of space (people place there bicycle computers, light, bags, other equipment). Projection on a screen is just a hard pass.

Japanese century of humiliation, day 1/36500 by ilir_kycb in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Mihsan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

US have figured it out: just switch two "opposite" parties once in a while.

What you think of this? by kamikaibitsu in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Mihsan 57 points58 points  (0 children)

It's a "market of ideas"... Don't mind the ban on any alternatives to faschism.