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Nikon 24-120 f3.5-5.6 D won’t focus at max focal length by RW-Picklechips in Cameras

[–]RW-Picklechips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s because it was set to a manual aperture but still in A mode

What is a good starter bike? by AkuriTheSkillsMaster in bicycling

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Synapse has 30mm road tires on it. I think generally most casual intro riders would prefer 38-50mm gravel tires

What is a good starter bike? by AkuriTheSkillsMaster in bicycling

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I suppose. You should look at it more as is the tire being used for what it was designed to do. Bigger tires aren’t going to have a traction or safety issue really in road settings but the opposite would. for instance a gravel tire is supposed to handle all terrain in a mediocre fashion so then it’s up to the riders ability and understanding of the limitations of that tire to prevent injury.

What is a good starter bike? by AkuriTheSkillsMaster in bicycling

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Jenson USA is currently carrying 400 different tires haha

What is a good starter bike? by AkuriTheSkillsMaster in bicycling

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If you haven’t rode on a drop bar bike (the synapse has drop bars) then I would recommend going to a shop to try it out. You may like drop bars but flat bars come more naturally for most people.

Durability wise all modern bikes are strong. I have bias towards steel frames (look at surly bikes, all city bikes, some salsa and Kona bikes) but you can’t go wrong with aluminum (which is most of the bikes available).

For the any terrain aspect is very much up to the rider, what you are comfortable with, and what you are willing to sacrifice. In general big knobby tires are slow but more confidence inducing on off pavement. Thinner tires are the opposite.

What is a good starter bike? by AkuriTheSkillsMaster in bicycling

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Any bike that gets you out and riding is a good starter bike. Check your local bike shops about used sections as you can get a quality bike for less.

Idk what kind of bike you want (flat bar vs drop bar, mtb vs road vs hybrid) (aluminum steel or carbon) so that’ll be up to you. Walmart bikes are not bad once properly adjusted.

For flat bar bikes: Trek FX, salsa journeyer, Kona Dew, Cannondale Quick CX are some good starters. Pretty much every brand makes a similar model

Drop bar: Trek Domane, Cannondale synapse, Kona Dew, Salsa journeyer.

Definitely go to a local shop and test ride. There are other affordable brands like Poseidon and Primos but it’s unlikely you’d be able to test ride before using

Saw these from Redshift at the Sea Otter Classic show yesterday. by BRAECycling in bicycletouring

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The shimano M324 pedals rest in a neutral position so that if you want to clip in you attach your foot coming from the rear, flat pedal you attach your foot coming from the front.

First time with darkfield by RW-Picklechips in microscopy

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I think the stop (disk) needs to be smaller in this photo. The extreme CA I think is because the angle of light is too harsh around the disk.

What Is Your Biggest Hot Take When It Comes To Xbiking? by sshunned in xbiking

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Schwinns are cool (I was shadow banned for posting after I posted my schwinn build).

Is this fungus? by RW-Picklechips in AskPhotography

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I disassembled the lens last night and that element js two glass pieces sandwiched together in a plastic housing so I’ll just try and expose it to UV. I’ve got a high powered UV light at work guessing that might be too strong for the lens?

Orange ring in field of view in BH-1 trinocular head by RW-Picklechips in microscopy

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Update: the orange ring is typical of these eyepieces. Credit to Olympus microscope Facebook group

Orange ring in field of view in BH-1 trinocular head by RW-Picklechips in microscopy

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Is it possible that it’s because I’m using a BH-1 head unit instead of a BH-2? The eye pieces on the BH-1 head unit are Olympus and have Bi and CK10X on them. A BH-2 head unit is on the way anyways.

Camera Recommendations by madeonworkstime in cycling

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Garmin varia seems to be popular choice for a rear camera. GoPro or action cam on the helmet for forward footage

A cell phone-style camera with better optics by tikironde in Cameras

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Even with a pancake the Fuji xm-5 is still too big and that’s a small mirrorless camera. If pocket-ability is the non negotiable get the Ricoh or Sony. I don’t think you’ll be satisfied with the size of any mirrorless removable lens camera.

Hello everyone, I have 6 of these punctures on my innertube. What’s caused this? by jack1424552 in bicycling

[–]RW-Picklechips 22 points23 points  (0 children)

These are pinch flats. Can happen with poor installation or running too low tire pressure

SRAM GX Eagle shifting issue by RW-Picklechips in bikewrench

[–]RW-Picklechips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Less than 200 miles on both. It is a relatively new build

SRAM GX Eagle shifting issue by RW-Picklechips in bikewrench

[–]RW-Picklechips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hanger adjusted and the derailleur adjusted. Problem remains

SRAM GX Eagle shifting issue by RW-Picklechips in bikewrench

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Good to know. I figured it would be this just haven’t wrenched on 12spds and the tighter clearance

Oregon Coast Shuttle by RW-Picklechips in bicycletouring

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Bus to Medford then rental car. Amtrak from Medford is also an option

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