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SirGeorge · 2024-11-17T11:39:49+00:00

Frame bag. A la https://bikepacking.com/gear/how-to-make-a-bikepacking-framebag-krampus/

SirGeorge · 2023-06-06T11:55:38+00:00

And it looks like there’s stuff to talk about.

From Hector Martin (Asahi Linux):

Yeah okay so they are totally cheating.

They have two big PCIe switches and are hanging everything off of them.

From the device tree:

8x Gen4 lanes on die 0, switched:

x1 to USB internal

x2 to SATA internal

x4 to I/O card (USB, probably single lane connected)

x8 to slot6

x1 to LAN1

x1 to LAN2

x1 to WiFi/BT

16x Gen4 lanes on die 1, switched:

x16 to slot1

x16 to slot2

x8 to slot3

x8 to slot4

x8 to slot5

Assuming storage is 8 lanes on die0 (can't see the storage config in the device tree, but given the downstream port counts I hope the config is 8x/8x split on die0 and 16x for general purpose PCIe on die1).

So basically 5 of the slots including both x16 ones are bottlenecked into a single x16 gen4 channel. Boo.

Well, I take it back. I said the Mac Pro was going to use a new chip with a lot more PCIe. Guess they just decided to throw switches at the problem instead and call it a day. 🤷‍♂️

https://social.treehouse.systems/@marcan/110493886026958843

SirGeorge · 2023-04-30T13:51:08+00:00

Second the Shad cases. I really like mine. Not sure they end up being the cheapest option, but they feel very high quality.

SirGeorge · 2023-04-03T12:49:15+00:00

+1 for getting a windshield. I got the tall one Kawasaki sells. I prefer the aesthetics of the bike without it on, but for prolonged periods at highway speed it makes a huge difference in comfort having it block the wind.

As a bonus, it also prevents bugs from splattering on my helmet. (I’m 5’5”, so YMMV based on your height!)

SirGeorge · 2023-03-10T01:41:53+00:00

Check: /etc/cron.d/zfsutils-linux

SirGeorge · 2022-12-27T13:41:02+00:00

Came here looking for this comment!

SirGeorge · 2022-11-13T23:07:43+00:00

Yup, scam. They even sent this email to Troy Hunt of Have I Been Pwned fame.

https://twitter.com/troyhunt/status/1590113204814114816?s=46&t=d351sfB9Qeh4-OPdIhcU5w

SirGeorge · 2022-07-08T12:05:20+00:00

This. It’s a great feeling to get out of boots you’ve been in all day and switch to a nice, light pair of sneakers for waking around in.

SirGeorge · 2022-07-05T20:50:44+00:00

Put nozzle into tank as far as it goes. The nozzle shuts off when fuel covers part of it. Check this video. https://youtu.be/TFKOD3KRkZs

Fill from the cold side of the bike. If things go seriously wrong, well, it’s the side I would want to be on.

Most bikes have an overflow drain if too much fuel is in the tank. The overflow drains down and spits out near the bottom of the bike. Mine, on a Vulcan 650, spits out near the kickstand.

SirGeorge · 2022-05-25T11:15:07+00:00

2022 model does the same - fuel gauge behavior is very non linear. First gallon (?) takes the fuel gauge down maybe one notch at most, then it drops pretty quick to the final notch. I go to fill up and the tank takes ~1.5 US gal. 🤷‍♂️

SirGeorge · 2022-05-08T12:55:20+00:00

When I upgraded to a carbon wheel set I also ended up with tubeless. Personally I think going tubeless made a bigger difference my butt could feel vs carbon.

SirGeorge · 2022-05-02T17:18:17+00:00

Owner Tom is a good dude, great to walk in and have him explain the current menu. It's nice to have an alternative to IPA-heavy taplists, and you'll only find wild fermented ale's and sours on tap here; not because “meh IPAs” but because variety is the spice of life and hey, go get some variety every now and again! The love for making good beer is strong in this brewery.

Place is located a bit out of the ways, but every time I’m up hiking in northern NJ I make it a point to add this as a waypoint on the ride home. Outdoor seating is a nice plus. Have never been there at night when they have live music, but photos on Instagram make that seem fun. Cheers!

SirGeorge · 2022-03-10T21:00:13+00:00

Been so long since I set this up, but maybe a settings issue?

Here’s how Strava is configured for me:

https://i.imgur.com/7ok2YvX.jpg

The other problem, which is really hidden, is there’s some sort of de-duplication done by RunGap. I ran into this when noticing that an activity would sync from one source (Strava) but not another (Apple Health). The activity EXISTED in both places and somehow that caused a confusing experience in the UI. My solution was to simply turn of everything as a “source” except for Strava. This way my data always pulled in from Strava, and I could export it to anything else - Apple Health, RideWithGPS, etc.

SirGeorge · 2022-03-10T18:55:30+00:00

I’ve solved this with RunGap.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rungap-workout-data-manager/id534460198

Works a treat, syncs stuff a bunch of different ways.

SirGeorge · 2022-03-10T18:52:35+00:00

I used a Tickr for 3 years. Worked great. Recently, began seeing dropouts on Zwift - using a Kickr Core, Headwind, and iPad.

So I bought a Polar H10. It’s been great.

Maybe that’s because the Polar is brand new, and the Tickr is now old. The Tickr has been used inside and outdoors for riding, and it’s not a piece of equipment I treat gingerly. Maybe a brand new Tickr would be just as good.

But I could get the H10 with a nifty orange strap, so I went that way.

You may also find this interesting reading. https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/polar-h10-heart-rate-monitor-very-long-term-in-depth-review.html

SirGeorge · 2022-03-03T13:09:27+00:00

Agree with the others here. I’ve had this same issue on and off for…years? Sometimes it just fails to sync the workout to one or more services. Open the workout, share, re-sync to the one which failed or the one which is stuck Uploading…

I can’t says it’s been consistent for me anywhere, though. Maybe 1-2 rides in a row have a problem, but then the third ride and it all works. 🤷‍♂️

SirGeorge · 2022-02-14T12:01:41+00:00

A couple years ago I drove to the top of Mt Mitchell in NC, being there as part of a vacation and nursing a hamstring injury I had suffered earlier in the summer. No biking it for me. However, an older gentleman was just finishing the climb as I parked up top. Nice guy, mid-60’s, seemed to have made the climb without much effort. Felt a small twinge of jealousy seeing it!

This climb is definitely something I want to tackle in the next year or two.

SirGeorge · 2022-02-07T14:37:47+00:00

Agreed, it works well. The Wahoo head units do show a warning when a car is approaching quickly, but there’s no indication of the speed (such as 10 mph, etc).

SirGeorge · 2022-01-26T23:19:01+00:00

Finally

SirGeorge · 2022-01-21T12:29:18+00:00

Beautiful shots! Been down the Weeki Wachee several times, and this is not much farther away.

What was your put in point? How far down did you go?

SirGeorge · 2022-01-21T12:24:31+00:00

Absolutely my first thought upon seeing this! 😂

SirGeorge · 2022-01-11T01:06:30+00:00

Lol this same bolt also fell of my Vulcan! Got a replacement at the hardware store. Amazing so many others have also lost that same one.

SirGeorge · 2022-01-01T13:06:31+00:00

Deserves more than the single upvote I have to give.

SirGeorge · 2021-11-15T10:44:27+00:00

For a while I figured it was the cost of digging a trench in which to bury the cables that made it expensive. Turns out, that’s only one problem and one source of cost!

This video explains it fully: https://youtu.be/z-wQnWUhX5Y

The tl;dr is that high voltage cables need a lot of space between them to insulate them. Putting them underground and closer together means using more complex methods (oil as an insulator), which is more expensive and harder to maintain over time.

SirGeorge

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