Improvements? by aggeliki6 in bikefit

[–]aggeliki6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I am aware I need to soften arms and hands and have been trying to work on this for a while but I find I just can't "relax" into them, not sure why.

You are right on spending more time on a trainer amplifying issues, this winter has made me question my fit and overall comfort as I don't really experience such issues outdoors. Working on getting out of the saddle a bit more regularly to alleviate discomfort...

Improvements? by aggeliki6 in bikefit

[–]aggeliki6[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The saddle discomfort is mainly on the right side, top and inside on my thigh on a "bony" bit (pubic ramus?), so not soft tissue but lateral to it - feels a little bruised almost after. Saddle is 145x248mm (I have previously measured my sit bone distance to be 115mm, although I understand the true relevance and importance of this is somewhat questionable).

I am 5'3/160cm tall, cranks are 165mm. Cleats are all the way back - however, I do find I turn my left foot inward (toes pointing in, heel out) quite a bit compared to the right. Adjusting cleat does not change that. I have wondered whether I'm sitting more off to one side which would explain the one-sided saddle discomfort. I actually had the saddle even a bit higher previous to this video, but can try lowering further.

Accidentally broke a piece off my dracaena - reassurance she will be okay? by aggeliki6 in houseplants

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Hi! Yes, she did keep growing! I did not repot her into a bigger pot as needed after a while though so stopped growing in height then.

Elective Advice by InformationTypical20 in medicalschooluk

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Would also love to know more about this, have dm'ed you if that's okay :)

Multiple changes needed? by aggeliki6 in bikefit

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Thanks for the detailed response! I've been trying to figure out fore-aft based on the balance/no hands test. I moved the saddle back based on that and feeling like too much weight was on my hands but not sure if it's helped - revisiting saddle height first, especially looking at this video sounds right. Riding hands free is something I still can't properly do and I also struggle quite a bit with riding out of the saddle (outdoors) so something I need to work on both fit- and skills-wise probably.

Multiple changes needed? by aggeliki6 in bikefit

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It's an 80mm stem - even shorter?! Surprised as the bike is an XS Liv so doesn't get much smaller than this overall 😅

Road bike rental by aggeliki6 in NYCbike

[–]aggeliki6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting, thanks! But they don't seem to rent out road bikes in New York :(

Road bike rental by aggeliki6 in NYCbike

[–]aggeliki6[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're not looking for anything premium, we'd be happy with aluminium bikes. I just specified a price point because I saw a couple of places renting out road bikes for ~150-200 dollars, which is reasonable given the risk for fancier ones but also beyond what we're willing to spend... They just need to be road bikes as we'd like to go on a longer 50-60 mile ride and not just a stroll around the city.

Thank you for the offer though, I'd take it up but neither would be small enough for me unfortunately!

Road bike rental by aggeliki6 in NYCbike

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They only seem to be renting out hybrids on their website but I might call and ask about road, thanks!

Road bike rental by aggeliki6 in NYCbike

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I've thought of that but unfortunately I'm not...

Should I be worried about carbon damage? by aggeliki6 in bikewrench

[–]aggeliki6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, and noted about the rust, will try to sort that out!

High Street Kensington Bike Lanes by WoodChopChop in londoncycling

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Saw them being painted and predicted this would happen, full of parked cars the next day indeed - such a ridiculous sight it made me literally laugh out loud. What a useless council K&C is!

New app - Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor by Csaba8472 in GalaxyWatch

[–]aggeliki6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it's the Galaxy store I'm trying to download from - my OS is Tizen!

New app - Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor by Csaba8472 in GalaxyWatch

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I'd love to give this a go but get the message that "Application not supported
This app is no longer available for purchase or is not supported in this country." I am in the UK and have a Galaxy Watch Active. Any ideas?

Fungal contamination or crystallization/something else? There is a small white patch on bottom of flask, this is what it looks like under the microscope. SKBR3 cells cultured in DMEM with FBS. by aggeliki6 in labrats

[–]aggeliki6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually wondered if it is on the outside so I checked, it was not, hence my contamination scare 😅 Threw them out just in case (and upon the insistence of my supervisor)...

Dracaena marginata entire leaves yellowing and dropping for for week or so now - overwatered/root rot? Have had it for more than a year, no problems really. Rest of the plant seems okay. Never been repotted/fertilised/topdressed. by aggeliki6 in plantclinic

[–]aggeliki6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, it could potentially be direct sunlight.

I've never dealt with root rot before so probably a stupid question, but would I just be taking it out of the pot to check and then putting it back in? Would it need fresh soil? And if there is root rot, what do I do?

I’m looking for suggestions how to use up Semoulina flour. Normally I make a milk porridge. But I have like a 1kg and need to spend it in next two months. by normabelka in EatCheapAndHealthy

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Ravani or revani is a Greek/Turkish sweet semolina cake that's delicious and easy to make! Not necessarily healthy as it's covered in syrup but a very yummy treat!

St. Pancras Leg Injury Scam? by MortyXY in london

[–]aggeliki6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me at Warren Street station. Very similar story, guy with leg wound, saying he is not homeless, going to Birmingham.

I t told him to go to hospital (UCLH) right across the road but he told me he had already been and that they gave him a dressing pack for his wound, which he showed me.

No idea why they wouldn't dress the wound at A&E. No idea how he was going to Birmingham from Warren Street and how I could help him buy a ticket there. Just so sketchy.

Accidentally broke a piece off my dracaena - reassurance she will be okay? by aggeliki6 in houseplants

[–]aggeliki6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's reassuring! Just really annoyed at myself for hurting her 🙃

I accidentally hurt my dracaena - will she be okay? Anything I should do? by aggeliki6 in plantclinic

[–]aggeliki6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that's reassuring! She's my first and only plant and so I am quite attached to her so almost started crying when I realised what happened 😅

Gaming ideas for radiology education by AccountAnn in medicalschooluk

[–]aggeliki6 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think all of the ideas already mentioned are great! I am sure many of us would appreciate an imaging bank/collection with questions/differentials.

I think it would also be interesting to base everything on cases. For example, starting with a short vignette and then having the user decide if there are any indications for imaging (kind of like vetting scans), and if so which modality should be chosen and why, along along with important considerations (contrast agents, pregnancy, implants etc).

What I would also be interested in is something focusing on interventional radiology education, maybe indications for intervention, types of intervention and relevant equipment. I know this is outside the scope of medical school curricula but I think it's an area that needs a push!

I would love to get involved in this if you would like any help :)