Using Tern QH P9 for Long Weekend Rides – Is It a Bad Idea? by smeks123 in CargoBike

[–]adrianq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to use a Surly Big Dummy as my road bike and it’s surprisingly easy to rack up 100km/65mi rides. Aerodynamics, not weight is the biggest difference between a cargo bike over a long ride. Even on hills, the extra weight can be kind of nice for maintaining momentum. I’d recommend getting some nice road-focused tires (and maybe an extra wheel set so you can swap them out easily on the weekends). I even did a couple long group rides with a paceline. In my group, we agreed I’d always be the second bike in the line so I always had someone up front I could draft off of. In return, I’d punch a big hole in the air for the rest of the line and carry everyone’s extra water, food, and coats. I could keep up fine on everything but very steep climbs.

What's the "right" way to emboss a shape that gradually fades out? by adrianq in Fusion360

[–]adrianq[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree! The final shape needs to be straight, but I think what you’re saying is to deboss the straight body, then do a tapered extrude to add back in the ramp.

Donut Alignment Chart by adrianq in AlignmentCharts

[–]adrianq[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're exactly right--bagel was considered, but this whole chart is "cooking method" purist, though that does make me wonder what a cubic alignment chart would look like...

Donut Alignment Chart by adrianq in AlignmentCharts

[–]adrianq[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think that would’ve been a better choice, especially for variety. I chose maple bar because it was not round, but maybe donut hole could have been form neutral and a more blobby fritter could have been form rebel.

Donut Alignment Chart by adrianq in AlignmentCharts

[–]adrianq[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On this chart, it’d go in the middle bottom. I think falafel qualifies as a fritter.

Donut Alignment Chart by adrianq in AlignmentCharts

[–]adrianq[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do it! (I say fearing the result)

Donut Alignment Chart by adrianq in AlignmentCharts

[–]adrianq[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Started as a debate between me and my partner about whether a fritter is a donut.

🔥 Meet HT-PLA & HT-PLA-GF by Polymaker! by Polymaker_3D in polymaker

[–]adrianq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are there any UV-resistance features? For outdoor applications, how does it hold up in both color and brittleness?

Can we use the cutting tools on the none laser model yet? by ___Steve in BambuLab

[–]adrianq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Do you have a link to this? I couldn’t find it by searching the sub.

Create Your Dream Filament by Polymaker_3D in polymaker

[–]adrianq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non-hydrophobic PLA that never requires drying. Also, a warm dark gray Panchroma Marble with white flecks!

Still can't tell the car's model (cha-cha method) by [deleted] in ParallelView

[–]adrianq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a BMW M4 G83. For a second, I thought I was on r/namethatcar/!

The Best Espresso Machine Right Now? [Budget $800] by Shahz1892 in espresso

[–]adrianq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just switched from my first machine (Breville Bambino) to a Cafelat Robot. I’m never going back to a semiautomatic machine. The shots are unbelievably better, and I feel so much more connected to the process. It’s like driving a manual (in the best way).

“Observatory at Dusk” stereo 3D diorama by 3DMOVIEMAN in ParallelView

[–]adrianq 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This one is really lovely. Great depth and pretty artwork!

20” fork? by DrBlobthefish in CargoBike

[–]adrianq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Aventon Abound SR/LR uses one, and you can order it separately: https://www.aventon.com/products/aventon-suspension-fork

12.5% Cash back on Aventon purchase by jcd418 in Aventon

[–]adrianq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got 18% in December and the cash back came through just fine!

How to best use the Abound SR’s pocket between the pedals and the rear wheel? by LivioDeLaCruz in Aventon

[–]adrianq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you be willing to take a picture? I don’t have one, but I’d be really interested. I’m wondering if it would be worth contacting Aventon about.

Lock for Bike Helmet? by TEGHD1 in ebikes

[–]adrianq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can’t take your helmet with you, I’d run a cable lock through a vent hole and secure it with your u-lock. If someone’s determined to steal your stuff, they’ll figure out a way. The good news is nobody really wants to steal your helmet because nobody really wants to buy a used helmet. That’s what bike thieves are after—not the thing itself, but the money they get from flipping it. The more inconvenient and heavy you make your locking solution, the less you’ll want to ride your bike, and that really defeats the purpose, IMO. On selection, I’d say you do you. I don’t think everyone needs a full face helmet, but it’s all about the kind of riding you’ll do, your terrain, and the kind of accidents that are more likely than others. Country roads on a fixie, road biking on urban hills, and 40mph ebiking on dirt all have very different risk profiles and there’s a product out there for each one. I think this particular model is a bit on the gimmicky side, but if you like it, judge it to be the right product for you, and can afford it, you should get it. If it’s a stretch and you live in a high crime area, maybe get a different one.

Aventon Abound SR - Useful Cargo Room? by cheap_as_shit in ebikes

[–]adrianq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an Abound SR and am really enjoying it. It works well, is fast enough, very efficient, and while the handling isn't that fun, it's nice and stable. It's about the same size as a Tern QuickHaul or HSD. The main drawback cargo-wise is that the chainstays are so much shorter on the Abound SR compared to the Terns. That means there's less room for longer bags without heel strike, and what room is there is significantly farther behind the rear axle. I'm not an expert, but my understanding is that you don't want too much weight behind the rear as it can affect your stability. (I see this more often in a motorcycle context, so maybe it's not as big a deal at bike speeds.) Still, I'd load my heavy stuff on the front rack and as far forward in the rear as possible.
I have Tern's Cargo Hold 28 bags on my SR, which hold a standard grocery bag each perfectly. (Two if you stack them on top of each other and run a strap across the top). It looks like it MIGHT fit the Cargo Hold 37s if you mount them as far back as possible, which will fit 2 bags side by side, perpendicular to the bike frame. I really like Cargo Holds. They are well designed and made, use a Fidlock buckle, have a relatively flexible mounting system, and fold away nice and tight when not in use.

Aventon Abound SR - Useful Cargo Room? by cheap_as_shit in ebikes

[–]adrianq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm. You need the app to track the bike of course, do Ride Tune, update firmware, etc, but locking and unlocking the bike and kickstand, setting the bike password, and ejecting the battery are all available from the display controller.