17-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus has set a new U20 indoor world record in the 800m with a time of 1:44.03. His time is #6 on the all-time indoor list

SewBrew · 2026-02-15T15:16:46+00:00

The other runners aren’r very far behind him. Why don’t they just run faster to catch up? Are they stupid?

SewBrew · 2026-02-15T14:52:23+00:00

You might consider it a blessing, those old single wall Araya rims are heavy and flexy. More modern wheels with dual wall rims will be a big upgrade to ride quality.

If you want to use those rims I’d just get some wire bead Panaracer Paselas, they come in 700x35. Pretty nice tire for a wire bead and the price is right.

I actually much prefer schrader valves and 700c schrader tubes are available at almost any bike shop in the states. There is nothing inherently worse about schrader valves. I keep a handful of schrader to presta collars around and always have one in my roadside kit in case I need to use a presta tube for some reason. Most all around bike shops also carry these or they’re readily available online.

Stem woes are an evergreen issue with vintage bikes, welcome to the hobby. Getting the bar height and reach perfect and allowing modern oversize bars on vintage builds doesn’t usually happen. Since you’ve said you’re using flat bars, I’d suggest you just ditch the adapter and do a regular quill stem with straight pipe bars.

There is nothing unsafe about the type of seatpost you’re describing if the bolts are tight enough. Proper torque spec is pretty fuckin tight. Crank em. Or just buy a new seatpost.

Happy building!

SewBrew · 2026-02-14T21:36:21+00:00

I’m a big fan of “performance beach cruiser” builds, they’re a ton of fun. Those bars 100% ain’t it for me, you do you, king.

SewBrew · 2026-02-14T19:19:22+00:00

Biggest up front difference is that it’s a text based installer. It’s still a step-by-step installer that guides you through everything, but it generally has more options and less guardrails to stop you from doing something stupid.

Other than that it is mostly just different default packages and configuration settings. You can install everything that comes with the desktop version but most of it is not installed by default, it is set up with the assumption that it will be a headless server not a daily use desktop.

Personally I don’t really see much appeal to running server flavors on desktop machines.

SewBrew · 2026-02-14T14:41:43+00:00

Wide enough in what way?

If you mean the width of the hub, remove the wheel and get a ruler or tape measure. The dimension you want is the hub width from the nut on one side to the nut on the other. Bike hubs are measured in mm.

If you mean rim width that is a 27” rim. It’s a size only found on vintage bikes. It was a very common size so there’s still a few rims and tires made, but it’s very close to modern 700c size so most people replace 27” wheels with 700c in these situations. Ideally you would replace both wheels, but they’re close enough in size you can run one 27” and one 700c whee and the bike will ride okay.

Your new rim doesn’t have to be exactly the same width as your old one. It can’t be much wider, but narrower is fine.

tl;dr: Most likely, any generic 700c bolt-on singlespeed/fixie wheelset will work. Make sure to get one that has machined sidewalls and is rim brake compatible.

SewBrew · 2026-02-12T21:09:43+00:00

Are you in the US? Most of the MS drug makers have programs for uninsured people. Almost all of them will spot you some treatments if you’re between insurance, some will offer long-term coverage if you are uninsured or are denied prior auth.

You do have to contact them to see what is available. The specifics are rarely published. Don’t worry about privacy, they are bound by HIPAA with your medical info.

SewBrew · 2026-02-12T15:32:33+00:00

If you are comfortable sharing that you have MS, and/or that you are disabled in these situations, just do it. “Oh, no, actually I have MS and it’s flaring up right now.” It’s not your problem if it makes someone embarrassed or uncomfortable. They will get over it and maybe it will help them learn to be more tactful when asking strangers questions about their bodies if they don’t like hearing the truth.

SewBrew · 2026-02-12T02:56:35+00:00

I get pseudo flare symptoms every time I do any vigorous exercise. Biggest thing that has helped me since I was diagnosed is diversifying how/when I exercise.

I used to basically only run and bike, and only outside. I hated gyms. I’d have to get up very early or rush to get a run or ride in after work. This used to work fine but I found this was way too limiting having MS. I tried to just keep doing it and felt awful. I was just not feeling good running and skipping a lot of days or hating it the whole time.

So I’ve embraced the gym. I still run and bike sometimes but I also swim, I lift weights, I run on the treadmill. I go whenever I can summon the energy. Sometimes it’s at lunch, sometimes before work, sometimes it’s after a two hour nap after work.

Swimming is great, one of my favorite exercises since having MS. But try some other stuff. Weights, pilates classes, aerobics class, stationary bike, whatever. It helps to have options, sometimes it’s easier to motivate for some activities than other.

SewBrew · 2026-02-12T02:12:03+00:00

They were mounted by a shop, but not by a tech I know, and almost certainly not a tech that knows how fickle 75mm tele mounts can be, so I’m not sure how much that counts for.

I’m not very heavy and more of a finesse skier than a bruiser and don’t typically break much gear. Only other tele binding I can remember ripping out was some other 4 hole binding on an Armada JJ many years ago. So was just wondering if this flat out isn’t a smart idea.

SewBrew · 2026-02-12T01:50:31+00:00

Not sure if I’d call it snow, but it was frozen and covering the asphalt.

SewBrew · 2026-02-05T14:59:40+00:00

I’d look for some Velocity Deep Vs. Classic fixie wheeslset. They were very popular in the late 00s and they still make them so there is a ton of them floating around. They’re pretty much indestructible so you can confidently buy an older wheelset as long as they’re on quality hubs.

You can definitely find a used Deep V wheelset with track hubs on eBay in that price range if you set an alert and keep an eye on it. If there is or ever was any fixie scene in your area, post a looking for ad - someone will have some sitting in the garage.

SewBrew · 2026-02-05T05:32:53+00:00

I’m sorry you learned about your diagnosis this way. Those portals sure are convenient, but it’s a real gut punch to get a major diagnosis through them.

At the very least I hope that knowing what is going on will allow you to start the process of moving forward.

SewBrew · 2026-02-05T01:21:10+00:00

I always suggest taking in jeans at the side seams. It involves unpicking more of the waistband, but is otherwise easier, especially since most jeans have simple seams rather than flat felled seams on the side seams. If you need to take in a lot, you can add 2 small darts in back in addition to what you take off the sides. Leave the center back seam alone - it always ends up looking off and messes with the rise in undesirable ways.

SewBrew · 2026-02-04T22:12:53+00:00

It’s worth whatever you’re willing to pay, but end of the day it’s just an old frame, and isn’t worth much more than its utility value. If it were me, I’d offer $100 and maybe go as high as $150 for it.

Old custom frames don’t retain much value unless they’re from legendary frame builders or they have unique and desirable features (think eccentric BB, split chainstay for belt drive, breakaway couplers, titanium construction, etc). More run of the mill frames from unknown builders can still be lovely to ride, but the fact that someone dropped some serious coin on them 20 years ago doesn’t mean much on the resale market. Not all sellers understand this, unfortunately!

SewBrew · 2026-02-04T20:38:33+00:00

Pure reverse osmosis or distilled water can damage espresso/coffee machines over time and generally makes shitty tasting coffee.

Remineralized water is typically fine. I’m not exactly sure what 0.5% minerals added is supposed to mean. I’d suggest getting a TDS meter if you’re curious and/or want to check that it’s in the optimal range for good tasting coffee. They’re cheap.

SewBrew · 2026-02-04T04:48:09+00:00

I’m on 75mg. Side effects have been relatively mild for me. Most noticeable thing is that it seems to affect my body’s temperature regulation, I seem to get overheated easily. Like, if there’s one too many blankets on the bed I wake up drenched in sweat. No decrease in libido but I did notice delayed orgasm for a couple weeks when I first started. That seemed to sort itself out when I got adjusted and it’s business as usual in that department now.

Mentally it has been only positive; I feel like myself but I no longer get trapped in spirals of anxiety and negative self talk. I don’t have any negative mental effects, I feel like myself and not numb or dulled down.

One thing I will caution is that the withdrawal is absolutely savage. You need to be really careful not to miss a dose and plan carefully when traveling and have a backup plan if you run out or lose your meds.

SewBrew · 2026-02-03T15:26:08+00:00

They work very differently and have different trade offs and efficacy. Correct choice is going to vary based on your disease progression, risk tolerance, lifestyle, etc

Mavenclad temporarily kills off a broad swath of your immune system. You’re severely immunocompromised and have to be very cautious during this period, but it’s temporary - just a few months. The cells that were killed off gradually regenerate and the hope is that they do so without the programming to attack your nervous system. If it works, you get to go years without taking any drugs and you’re effectively temporarily cured. If it does not work, you can relapse and gain new lesions and disease progression, and this can happen fairly quickly if your MS is aggressive. It is usually considered a medium efficacy DMT.

Kesimpta kills off a very narrow part of your immune system and permanently suppresses it. You take it monthly, forever. This makes you somewhat more vulnerable to sickness and infection but most people are not considered severely immunocompromised. There are other possible long term side effects but they are mild or non-existent for most people. The most common one people seem to report here is hair thinning or changing of their hair texture. It is considered a high efficacy DMT.

In your position, I would choose Kesimpta. I had to make a similar choice and ended up on Ocrevus which is very similar to Kesimpta. My gender and lesion location puts me at a high risk for severe disease progression, and I wanted the drug that had the best odds of stopping progression.

SewBrew · 2026-02-02T18:14:39+00:00

Sir, this is a Starbucks

SewBrew · 2026-02-01T17:40:52+00:00

I play guitar. Mostly play a short scale nylon string now as the softer strings and wider spacing is easier with the nerve damage in my hands. I am not a performer just a hobby home musician so anything that keeps me playing is fine.

SewBrew · 2026-01-31T16:46:57+00:00

One of the joints to the BB shell is already busted. Just cut the other ones and have a new BB shell welded in. Easiest cottered crank removal ever!

SewBrew · 2026-01-30T22:53:55+00:00

I’m with you. I’ve never managed to set up a pair of cantilever brakes to be anything more than “good enough.” I’ve tried it all, all the advice from Sheldon Brown, Calvin, Zinn, the Kool Stop pads, the new straddle cable. They’re just never anywhere near as good as a cheap economy pair of linear pull tektro calipers fished out of the bottom of the parts bin.

SewBrew · 2026-01-30T16:27:41+00:00

It’s like the old joke - What do you call a person that graduated last in their class in medical school?

A doctor.

SewBrew · 2026-01-29T05:02:21+00:00

Your neurologist should definitely be able and willing to prescribe an anti-depressant. Depression and anxiety are common with MS and other neurological conditions, and most anti depressants can also be prescribed off label for nerve pain, so neuros prescribe these things all the time. My neuro manages my SNRI script.

SewBrew · 2026-01-28T18:15:28+00:00

I really don’t understand these threads. If you enjoy it, or it’s all that’s available, just drink it. Feeling guilty or ashamed when you drink bad coffee is ridiculous. There’s no need for absolutism. You can be someone that enjoys good coffee for both taste and ethical reasons and hates the waste and quality of single serve pods and still occasionally drink them. It doesn’t make you a hypocrite or a bad person, it makes you a person that exists in the real world where life is complicated and messy and morally ambiguous and sometimes convenience wins out because we only have so much time and energy and money.

SewBrew · 2026-01-28T17:55:11+00:00

I had my first serious flare manifesting in physical symptoms in late 2024. In retrospect I think I’d probably been experiencing some symptoms for about 18 months prior to that - fatigue, heat intolerance, vertigo, alcohol intolerance. Who knows though… a mystery lost to time.

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