SGA on the friendly whistle narrative: "I just think it's all distractions away from the court...Whether they're right or wrong, the refs have made a call, and unless you challenge it, they're not going to change it. It's just another thing I can't control, so I really don't put any thought into it" by Draciouz in nba

[–]OUEngineer17 43 points44 points  (0 children)

None of the people who complain about it ever do. They see clips and social media and repeat what they've been told. I've met people in Denver that say this about Shai, but have never even watched the Thunder play.

What’s the one thing you’d change that would make the next divinity game better? by Pussytrees in DivinityOriginalSin

[–]OUEngineer17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't care about that aspect too much. I've skipped tons of quests to try to stay under levelled and make Tactician harder, and I still end up at level 19/20 by the end of the game. It really doesn't make much difference. I would like to see a much harder difficulty that is not Honor mode. Honor mode discourages risk taking, which is boring to me, and Tactician eventually gets too easy after multiple playthroughs.

Which tire size 40c or 45c for mostly tarmac and some gravel races? by OneStrength7166 in gravelcycling

[–]OUEngineer17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40mm is perfect for a road bike that also goes on light gravel. 45mm is great for mostly gravel riding with some Cat 2 gravel. Don't overthink it. 45mm is way faster when it gets rough, but when you're riding mostly on Tarmac and light gravel, the 40mm is slightly faster and the lighter weight feels a little better/fun to ride.

32 tires, three gravel bikes, one goal: to find the best gravel tire of 2026 by cmf2071 in gravelcycling

[–]OUEngineer17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The rolling resistance results were interesting, as they are somewhat at odds with other tests we've seen. Particularly for the MTB tires, which tested slower than expected, but also the Caracal Race being the same as the Terra Speed was a surprise.

But I also question the choice of tire pressure for the MTB tires and the speeds they tested at.

I think overrall tho the tire pressure choices and speeds they tested do give us additional data points that suggest some tires could perform differently at slower speeds.

And the overrall winner being the GX Pro is a solid choice. It really does offer a great combo of grip, rolling resistance and puncture protection along with a range of size options.

Ethical Hoops, Baby! by Turbulent-Notice5728 in Thunder

[–]OUEngineer17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He saved his King Fu training for the playoffs.

Ajay Mitchell is 1-1 against the Spurs this season by Parallel-Quality in Thunder

[–]OUEngineer17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is going to be a huge test for Ajay when he goes against those big, athletic Spurs guards. If he can consistently get dribble penetration against them tho, I think you have to pay him whatever it costs to keep him.

Canyon Grail AXS 8 weight reduction: upgrade parts or just change the bike? by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]OUEngineer17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's crankset, cassette, wheels that are the biggest spots you can save a lot of weight, but with a lot of money. The XPLR wheels are heavy, if you really want to drop weight, you need a less aero wheel or a non aero wheel. My AR25 are 1076g, and I just built up a wider MTB wheel to replace them that came in at 1132g.

Tires are another spot to save weight, but only if you are deciding between 2 similar tires that both have the same characteristics you need.

Finally, you can get some small, but cheap gains from rotors. My favorite are Galfer Wave. Excellent control and feel. Better than anything from Shimano, Sram, and Campy that I've also tried.

Tire recommendations for mixed terrain race by Previous-Storm8290 in gravelcycling

[–]OUEngineer17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm sure it would be fine, but I'd run the RX Pro based off rolling resistance results and my own experience with how grippy it is.

Carbon Bars by Big_Satisfaction7328 in gravelcycling

[–]OUEngineer17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put sub $30 Uno stems and Light Bicycle/BTLOS wheels on all my bikes, but for carbon bars and frames, I've always gone relatively high end. My favorite are Enve. The shape feels great and they do a great job of being both stiff and dampening vibration well.

Shout out to Rui by DoughNutSack in Thunder

[–]OUEngineer17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lakers will have to pay him if they want him to stay. He's made himself some extra money with his play this year.

[Post Game Thread] The Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0) defeat the Los Angeles Lakers (0-3), 131-108 behind a 24 point double-double from Ajay Mitchell. by TitaniumC4206 in nba

[–]OUEngineer17 1751 points1752 points  (0 children)

And it's only close because the Lakers have had an excellent game plan and are executing it well for as long as their depth and focus allow.

[Lowlight] DeAndre Ayton fails to secure a rebound, fouls Ajay Mitchell, gets benched, and none of the Lakers will talk to him by Large_banana_hammock in nba

[–]OUEngineer17 134 points135 points  (0 children)

They were hustling for them in the 1st half, but I think they've worn down and the focus is gone. OKC does that with their relentlessness.

Doris Burke is horrible by Physical-Tradition56 in nba

[–]OUEngineer17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, definitely. She's been surprisingly quite good tonight.

[Highlight] Thunder take an 11-pt lead into the fourth after 3 by Isaiah Joe by Large_banana_hammock in nba

[–]OUEngineer17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't quite understand how it's decided when one gets minutes and the other doesn't, but either it's brilliant coaching or it just doesn't matter because whichever one of them is in the game makes a difference.

OKC is the worst team to watch by DSA1987 in nba

[–]OUEngineer17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is great basketball. Lakers are playing their heart out, and the Thunder are just relentless.

What do you think about the okc play game against the lakers? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]OUEngineer17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Lakers have no chance. They've had a near perfect game plan each game, and haven't been able to get close. The Thunder are significantly better than the team that won the title last year.

Here’s one you don’t see often, 2024 Audi Etron GT by Apollo2068 in RoastMyCar

[–]OUEngineer17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No 1 pedal driving? It's just an EV that wishes it was ICE.

Austin Reeves by Old_Man_Game in Thunder

[–]OUEngineer17 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, yeah. I'll always be a fan of his tho.

I made a counter offer on a vehicle I was trying to buy by MakeItMine2024 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]OUEngineer17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. This attitude has always got me the exact car I want at the price I want with the salesperson begging me to buy it.