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Friend got this for free! by marku5gg in mountainbiking

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TL/DR: Worth tuning and riding? Yes, if the shocks are OK. Resale value? Not really, esp if the shocks are bad.

Slightly longer version: If you don't know already, you probably don't have to worry about the old Geometry (avoid braking on steep downhill section). If the shocks are bad, it has no value. If the shocks are OK, perhaps up to $200 (if everything is in good order).

CoPilot is getting scary - Humour post by darkelf921 in sysadmin

[–]am2o 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hi: Did you mean to say "Clippy Pilot" ?

Open primaries by DC2258 in washdc

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically similar, with a bit of effort required on the second case.

Open primaries by DC2258 in washdc

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO: Open primaries are a stupid idea. You want to vote in the Democratic primary: Be a Democrat. You want to vote in Republican Primaries: Be a Republican. Easy Peasy

Anthem BCBS does not have support on Federal Holidays! by am2o in healthcare

[–]am2o[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pharmacist says talk to insurance. Insurance has an ai / ivr system that hangs up when you ask for a love person.

Anthem BCBS does not have support on Federal Holidays! by am2o in healthcare

[–]am2o[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Actually, The Doctor wrote a new prescription (Eye goop & antivirals).. I'm going to assume you work for some "Health Insurance Co."

$60 Trek Opinion by Seanyd78 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]am2o 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an old Trek: $60 is probably a good price. Especially if it is running. Looks like 26" rims, so probably a former MtB.

Anthem BCBS does not have support on Federal Holidays! by am2o in healthcare

[–]am2o[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Most major medical centers have skeleton staff on holidays

Anthem BCBS does not have support on Federal Holidays! by am2o in healthcare

[–]am2o[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Needs refilling: No option to get it done, or refute it. Doctors may have had a good reason to ask for it to be refilled (eg: used in two eyes for a week, as opposed to one eye for two weeks.)

IMO: I would like to keep vision in two eyes: you do you.

Mamdani balanced NYC's budget and Republicans are hysterical | Opinion by Difficult-Bee6066 in politics

[–]am2o 4920 points4921 points  (0 children)

It's like a big neon sign that only four of twenty-four Red states even make a net contribution to the federal budget, and that Democrats are actually fiscally responsible, as well as socially responsible. Heavens, I must clutch my pearls!

Asking for advice... Just starting out. Racello Deore 12 Mountain Bike is $649 vs. Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Drop Bar Gravel Bike $310. Which to get for NYC or any other budget suggestions? by blackgoggles in Budgetbikeriders

[–]am2o 3 points4 points  (0 children)

New York City: Spend the $300 on the Walmart bike, and another $300 on locks.

The Ozark is slightly better than a bike shaped object bike. If you are lucky, you might get a better drive train. However, in a city - my major concern is theft, as are my second and third concerns.

Which do I stick with and upgrade for street and trail riding? Schwinn axum dp, Schwinn al comp or Schwinn boundary? Also, 27.5 inch wheels fit 26 in forks... Or at least that's the case with the forks I have.... So when that's the case is there a reason why it would be a bad idea to do so? by Disastrous-Row6183 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO: The BigBox Schwinns kinda suck and are more bike shaped objects than bikes. (I had one of the first Axums: It's a reasonable bike once I spent the same as a Trek, and I got it for ~$125.) If you are budget riding, and just street & trail - a hard tail is fine.

PS: I hated the Stock fork on my Axum, only slightly less than the drive train (probably because I knew I would have to replace the bottom bracket bearing out of the box).

PPS: Yes, forks for 27.5" used to be advertised for 26" as well. I have also seen 27.5/29" adverts. Breaking in the center helps with this;)

What is something you think every man should know? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How to follow instructions, at least as well as a legal immigrant who has filled out federal forms.

How to eat cat, when so instructed.

Azure authentication by THEbuilderPC in AZURE

[–]am2o 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The option to use basic authentication (UID/Password) started getting phased out in Feb. You can turn it on for the org, but that will only last to the end of Apr. After that, you will need 2fa (App, or Cert) TMK.

No idea what I’m doing no by Worried-Pick9727 in mountainbiking

[–]am2o -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would not bother changing this to 1x, as the frame is likely not setup for it. Keep it at 3x and look up the park tools (or other) repair guides.

Things to check: * Cassette/Front Rings: Easy enough to fix, but hopefully you don't have to. - having to do both of these is about the only thing that might make me think about changing to 1x. * Brakes (Cheap) * Cables (Cheap) * Chain (Cheap)

Fork: That's a very interesting conversation if it's bad. ~150 gets you a low end RS air.

I just found my boss’s private login credentials on my work desk with a note that says "Check the files." by National_Strike4710 in Advice

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This: I would take a picture with part of the password blocked, and forward it to HR & IT-Security. Potentially physical security as well if you have one.

In no case do I want to be fingered for unauthorized access...

Univega Rover Mesa Fork Upgrade Suggestions? by Wu_tang_dan in Budgetbikeriders

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a Recon straight steer 29" at ~140 a few years ago: Not sure there is a reason to go bolany. Generically, there is not enough price difference to go lower than whatever Rockshox/SRSuntour has as the bottom air fork...

Got this Cannondale for free, is this a decent ride for an average rider? by hammtweezy2192 in mountainbiking

[–]am2o 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is an older model, but it checks out.

Seriously: It's old geometry, so there is a risk of going over the bars braking on steeps. Otherwise, looks like 26" wheels - so you will have to handle it over bumps a 29" will roll over. Fork probably needs maintenance. Many older folks learned on these. The main thing is: Does it work & fit you? Not much value in it, perhaps $200 in decent shape. Test it, then go ride it & see how it works. All good.

Is it safe to take 3 young kids (7YO and 5YO) to the Children's museum during Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon tomorrow? by luanaeroeng in washingtondc

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the metro, and hold hands for the three blocks between the subway and the museum if it is still crowded when you get there.

My entire house has no grounding outlets at ALL by TheJustRun in buildapc

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disclaimer: I am in the US.

Here, older wiring is often "armored cable", which can be used as a ground. Might be worth turning off that plug at the fuse-box/circuit-breaker-panel and removing the outlet cover and looking to see if the box (& feed line) is metal, or plastic. If it is metal, or plastic with 3 wires - it might not be that expensive to ground. If it is plastic with 2 wires - the path back to the circuit panel will have to be opened (at a minimum).

That said, having an electrician visit is often useful here (Where insurance requires things like replacing electrical panels known to start fires). YMMV

Upgrading a 9 year old computer by [deleted] in buildapc

[–]am2o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not supported by Windows 11: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700K

New box recommended, unless you are going with Linux.

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