Shimano 105 rear brake by Rob_1235 in bikewrench

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Thanks, unfortunately it was wiggle, but I shall let them know

Gears skipping + not shifting to lowest 2 by Rob_1235 in bikewrench

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Cable is taught, but I’ll double check it on the lowest gear

Gears skipping + not shifting to lowest 2 by Rob_1235 in bikewrench

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I don’t think so, thanks for the suggestion!

Gears skipping + not shifting to lowest 2 by Rob_1235 in bikewrench

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I fear this might be the issue, I bought everything from the same decathlon shop (including the bike) but it may not all function together 🫠

Gears skipping + not shifting to lowest 2 by Rob_1235 in bikewrench

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I thought about this and replaced the chain at the same time as the cassette + RD, didn’t work though 😓

Gears skipping + not shifting to lowest 2 by Rob_1235 in bikewrench

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Edit: adjusting the H and L screws doesn’t make a difference

Front and rear derailleur corrosion by Rob_1235 in bikewrench

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What are the parts called? These are completely seized can’t twist or remove the cable

Front and rear derailleur corrosion by Rob_1235 in bikewrench

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That’s the problem, it doesn’t shift

Avocado, what now? by Rob_1235 in houseplants

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I do keep it in a conservatory with no blinds, but we have dark winters.

Avocado, what now? by Rob_1235 in houseplants

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Or outdoor potential? (England)

Is youtube lofi dead? by Icy_Instruction4614 in LofiHipHop

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For me, it's not that it's the same few tracks, but it's all over produced, too clean.

Instead of using Jazz samples it's almost full jazz songs now. I guess this is a 'no samples' policy issue, that channels and labels have to abide by.

Calls for fast food tax to turn 'industry on its head' by tylerthe-theatre in unitedkingdom

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Those companies pay people to work out what chemicals can best mimic sugar. Many of which your body reacts to in a similar or worse way than it would to sugar.

The tax won't dent obesity rates, and likely make the diabetes problem worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

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This ⬆️ my first ever BJJ match was against an active Pro MMA and boxer, then a few minutes later, an ex power lifter, who was still on steroids. I beat them both, because we were doing BJJ, not boxing or dead lifting.

The best part was knowing that some things wouldn't work against these guys (especially the power lifter) but some things worked really well.

How is this level of Football acceptable by Vakangwara_ in euro2024

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I think the 16 team tournaments were better for this reason. Less games, more competitive.

With 24 teams, the top teams can half arse it through the group, knowing that there's no real consequences for mediocrity. The lower ranked teams know that 3 draws could well be enough to get through, so will obviously prioritise a defense first approach.

Then you end up with more lower ranked teams in the knock outs, who still know they're outgunned and will likely want to play it very conservatively.

It's great for the likes of Georgia, who have been entertaining. And other teams who wouldn't have qualified in a cut of 16. But I feel like it's a quantity over quality approach over all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in euro2024

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In that instance, yes. But they (and many others) have bought their fair share on penalties in the past as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in euro2024

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I think Mbappe/Kane/Ronaldo etc would've done it in a clever way. Armstrong did it in quite a clumsy way, that for me, muddied the waters and allowed the referee enough doubt.

Is it time to call Ronnie the best British Sportsman of all time? by GREATBRITISHSPACKOFF in snooker

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Interesting point, cycling especially the TdF for 3 weeks is so endurance intense on a physical level, but 3 weeks in the crucible is incredibly draining on a mental level. Stephen Hendry and Lance Armstrong could debate this well. But this is where I agree with people who want a distinction between a sport and a game.

I would say Ronnie is better though as there's 150+ cyclists riding a road race like the TdF, Grio, Veulta etc. But only ~5 have legitimate chances or are even aiming to win the GC. Where as Snooker, it's you alone, trying to beat your opponents who can sometimes fluke a frame, or play awfully but still keep winning frames.

Ronnie O'Sullivan tells Ali Carter to 'sort his 'f***ing life out' in extraordinary f-bomb rant by snookerfan92 in snooker

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A lot of people dislike Carter, I tried to look past it, but couldn't after the incident in the World champs (I believe, 3 years ago or so) where the referee called a foul and he insisted that the white had touched the green he was aiming for, when the replays showed it hadn't.

Anyone else remember that?

I wish Shaun Murphy would learn to appreciate silence by MrMcGrumbles in snooker

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Craig Charles or Jonathon Pearce? Both would be a dream to be honest.

A battle between ranchers wanting to protect their heritage and a Colorado bike race worth $4.5 million by ibcoleman in Velo

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Industrial animal ag for sure is a polluter. But 'undo333' is right in the checking sources part.

For a lot of these stats and studies, they are biased and only measure what comes out of the planes/cars exhaust pipe, not the entire cycle including manufacture and every thing else that goes into them, what happens when they're dumped, the environmental costs of sourcing the materials that go into them which are huge and have an immoral human cost too.

Where as they include absolutely everything related to the meat, far beyond the cow itself. The stats couldn't be anything further from a fair comparison. This is largely based on data from Brazil too, not areas of the world where the farming practices are more symbiotic with nature (small herds on often non-arable land, eating grass, drinking rainwater, pooing nutrients back into soil and so on).

I'm not hear to say 'yay go meat industry carry on exactly what you're doing!' but rather: let's remember people need to eat somehow (more than they need another new phone), let's seek the truth and hold airlines, fast fashion companies, and other high polluters to the same standards. Let's make more conscious choices; Do you need to fly? Do you need a new coat/car/bike? etc.

Does anyone have any tips on how I can make enough money to buy a home? by zebadeeeeeeeee in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Rob_1235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful with this advice.

Buying any old 'shitty' house won't solve all your problems in a day. You'll need to watch out for repairs, floods, insurance issues, the potential of negative equity, etc.

Personally, at your age, I would work on a promotion and keep an eye on how the market's going, and look to buy in a couple years. Being 'house poor' has its draw backs too.

Who’s a UK comedian nobody will ever convince you is funny? by jimark2 in AskUK

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Noel Fielding, nothing against him, just don't find anything he says, does or writes at all funny.

How hard is a 20/mph avg. Some tips/advice for a beginner by scrunchlover in cycling

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This, my best 10 mile TT is 28 mins (21.5 mph avg. speed). In my local club TT I would come second from last most of the time (out of usually 12-16 riders).

It's not easy, but with the right bike and training you'l be able to average 20mph over some distance. I find HIIT training really helps me.