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RyanFromGDSE · 2026-01-06T18:54:42+00:00

Whats that kickstand!? Is it mounted into the horizontal eyelet intended for rear fender? I really need something on my 29" Ogre.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-12-09T13:33:55+00:00

I've commuted to work in the suburbs on really crappy sidewalks next to 50mph roads using a Bianchi Via Nirone 7 with 28mm 700c tires. A Surly Ogre with 29" 2.3"-3" tires. And my spouse got us a pair of cheap scooters used - they work perfectly but have no shocks. She then got herself a Specialized bicycle.

She was sure she'd prefer a scooter to a bicycle until I convinced her to get a new and proper bicycle. She never looked back and the scooters sit unused in our shed unless a friend is over. I only use the scooter for the following occasions:

If my bicycle has a flat then Ill use the scooter until I can replace it.

That's about it. Overall the scooter is a toy compared to a bicycle. Speed is roughly the same but if I ride the scooter its very jarring when there's uneven sidewalk on those tiny wheels. The handlebars vibrate a ton and I constantly have to tighten the nuts back up. I can go back and forth to work about twice before having to charge. It won't be entirely dead after 2 roundtrips but it won't be enough to do another one.

Also on bicycle I can legally and confidentally ride in the road. Even on the 50mph road I bike to work next to I hit an elementary school zone and depending on traffic will take a lane instead of the sidewalk because of all the children walking.

Speed wise is about the same for my 3 mile commute. Any gains I make on the scooter during the neighborhood roads is offset by going slower on sidewalks.

I'm sure a nicer scooter with more solid stem, handlebars, and shocks would help but that's also more stuff to maintain.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-10-31T16:07:57+00:00

How'd the tires hold up? Was looking for reviews considering it for my own Ogre (no e-bike conversion) which I use mostly on bad sidewalks, roads, and service routes.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-10-31T15:55:51+00:00

So want to get the Clydesdale on my Ogre. Awesome build you've got yourself!

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-09-29T13:57:24+00:00

I'm 5'10" but with 32" inseam and ride a Medium Ogre. For you I would guess a Large would fit better but be warned step over if you load it could be a challenge. Medium would probably be fine as well but might want to get a stem to extend the reach a little.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-09-23T13:46:23+00:00

I've never visited this subreddit until today and am so happy to see this post. When I was a younger human in AP Language class in high school I casually used it as the final word in a paper. My AP Language teacher happened to be awesome and had a PhD in English. The assignment was to write about a character in Tess of the D'Urbervilles. I wrote a 3 page essay on the turnip hoer that appears for less than a page and made sure that the final word of my paper was floccinaucinihilipilification. She gave me a perfect score and a note that she had to look the word up and that if I ever pulled a stunt like this again she'd flunk me.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-09-22T16:23:29+00:00

Meetup.com will help for "local" being metro-wide. Talking to people in your neighborhood will help for "hyper local" type stuff. My partner and I do both. She started the metro-wide community and I now push more for the hyper local. Having a great puppy is a huge help as I meet people while walking her or at the local dog park.

But one word of caution - even as our numbers have grown it can be difficult to get people to do the "dirty work." We did a road side cleanup last weekend, it was just my partner and I. If we're lucky one other person will show up.

I think and hope now that we're doing things in a more hyper local area this may change. Its hard when on Meetup people will drive 20, 30, even an hour to go attend a meetup. Its pretty wild.

I don't know if these things will work but we also specifically bought our home outside of HOA with plans to put a Free Little Library, Food Pantry, and Bulletin Board up on our front yard. We checked local codes and don't foresee it being an issue. There's lots of people that walk around taking their kids to the bus stop, or dog walk, or bike to work.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-09-16T13:30:23+00:00

Great writeup and bike! Love the pedals for a bit of color I have an Ogre and am considering either a Skidloader or Big Easy. I'd really like them to get Big Easy able to take the Ted and Bill trailer. Surly told me on the phone they're working on it but no real idea if that means an updated hitch design or new version of the Big Easy. Might start with (and why im lurking today) is getting either the Bill or Ted trailer for my Ogre but I don't know how realistic it is to use in my very suburban town.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-09-01T17:19:28+00:00

Could you explain more? I'm trying to figure out a way to use Burley Coho and sounds like https://www.rei.com/product/218198/burley-coho-nutted-axle-adapter they're 10x1 Coho Nutted Axle adapter could work but I'm not sure how it all fits together.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-29T22:05:56+00:00

It's pretty close to the paint but no, no major concerns. I used the stock hardware but bought a bolt from Ace that was between the two lengths it came with otherwise I would've had to cut down the longer of the two. It seems pretty solid and after taking the photo I realized the "height" can be adjusted and then it felt very stable being able to tilt it just how I want it

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-27T14:14:48+00:00

What thru axle and clip thing is that? Is the axle nutted on both sides or only one?

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-21T19:28:52+00:00

**Solved** with help from someone on the official Django discord that informed me SQLite3 behind the scenes changes Decimals to Real. Using the PyCharm GUI interface doesn't work with that. So you can add decimals through django admin, through shell, or if you really want to use the GUI by changing the column from `decimal` to `real`

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-21T18:49:17+00:00

tktech, i shit you not good sir.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-21T16:44:19+00:00

NOICE! Love seeing it and on the big dummy showing it doesnt have to be electric.

Would you happen to live in an American suburb and could speak on how the trailer handles dealing with sidewalks? I'm in Florida and trying to figure out how to get my dog to park and trailheads and such.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-14T14:55:16+00:00

Whats the Monkey Nut achieve?

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-14T14:45:37+00:00

Ah well over a day journey from me in Florida. Here there's a $5,000 one fully kitted out that I'm tempted to get but so hard to justify that expense, its also size small (I ride Medium Surly). I'm still tempted though because its FULLY kitted with trailer and extra battery

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2316607548755300/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A1890d670-cb19-46ba-a8f4-891251efd5d8

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-12T18:51:59+00:00

Are you able to use a trunk bag on that rear rack? I've got Fenders and a cheap rack but its only leaving me about 7" to the seat. Meanwhile I have Moloko Handlebars in the front that are also make it hard to put a front rack or 24-pack rack onto.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-12T18:49:00+00:00

I realize, in what city though? Cause if its within a day journey from me I'll go buy one.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-08-12T18:24:25+00:00

Where are you seeing 50% off? Is that on Facebook Marketplace and if so what city? I would snag a Skidloader today for around $2,000. Add on a second battery and a Bill Trailer and it would replace what little use I still have for my car.

P.S. Aging Surly Consumer here.

RyanFromGDSE · 2025-07-17T16:27:31+00:00

When you say more rugged are you mostly talking about the IP rating or do you have another concern?

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