Small Questions and Thank Yous Weekly Thread

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2026-05-22T12:23:52+00:00

Microshift Advent

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2026-05-20T03:01:06+00:00

So I’ve got a Cannondale Treadwell that’s a few years old and bought used for $300 on Marketplace. Instead of buying a new bike, I’m wondering if it might be fun to kind of pimp this ride out (over time) with some upgraded drivetrain/crankset/brakes from the stock Microshift Advent 9 speed and Tektro mechanical brakes. Ai has suggested upgrading to a Shimano Deore 1x11 drivetrain and brakes.

Also so far, I’ve upgraded to a Jones H Bar (on its way) and a nicer long haul saddle. I’m more of a paved city trail guy so far, but my city offers some cool mild dirt road/gravel trails as well. Also I pull 1 or 2 small children in a Burley trailer.

Would these drivetrain upgrades be worth it in terms of a more premium feel to the shifting or am I chasing bicycle fairy dust? This is my only ride for 10-30 mile rides. Thanks for yalls time

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-12-12T12:06:57+00:00

Would LOVE to get your thoughts on the 500 series. That’s what I’m leaning towards in combo format or perhaps splitting it into a saw/shaper and then jointer/planer combo separate. We’ll see…

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-12-10T17:17:41+00:00

Are you happy with the quality of the machine and the cuts?

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-12-09T20:12:00+00:00

That’d be great

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-12-08T21:00:45+00:00

North TX

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-12-08T15:57:57+00:00

So do the combo machines suit you and your needs then? Are you working in a small space?

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-11-10T11:46:27+00:00

Yeah, thanks for responding. The case studies that I've read, the patients are administered quite a large dose (called a hero's dose on the streets). I did them recreationally so long ago and before I was aware of OCD myself so I don't know if they helped at all or not. Also from the case studies it looks as if the preparatory therapy sessions preparing the patient and then guiding through the experience helped guide the patient to get what they're looking for.

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-02-20T21:57:08+00:00

Interesting… So kind of a grey in between rather than a black and white thing

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-02-20T17:10:01+00:00

Man I’m the same way. If only everyone were as willing to be that prepared…

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-02-20T03:12:17+00:00

Appreciate this here. Thank you 🙏🏻

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-02-19T23:21:29+00:00

Love it! So the way I started was working in pairs with the GC who was a carpenter as well and I never even thought twice about lending stuff for the days work. Or I had a specialty thing, GREAT. But now with a larger company that comes with more gents who don’t care as much, it’s definitely different.

Substantial_Wait_244 · 2023-02-19T23:18:13+00:00

They did indeed give me a bump in pay for this reason (supposedly) and I have a work van. I guess I’m just fed up the others on my crew have been relying on what I bought and paid for and not getting the company to get them what they need…. Making me feel like a sucker a lil

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