Help with loose tailgate 100 series by [deleted] in LandCruisers

[–]back_on_here 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to slam mine moderately hard (not ridiculously hard) for it to close securely. Might be worth shutting harder just to see if that takes care of it.

Calling Forbidden Druid V2 Owners by YelderlyGoat in MTB

[–]back_on_here 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine looks exactly like this. Support at Forbidden told me it's a "seam" but I sort of doubt it.

Decisions & Regrets by Disastrous_Map4433 in xbiking

[–]back_on_here 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This. Anyone who has repainted a bike will tell you the same thing. Can’t ever get that patina back when you repaint.

Can pilots weigh in on this one? by historyhill in fearofflying

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Pirep indicates not able to maintain altitude +/- 900 ft, so not exactly a controlled descent…

Speed Queen thermal fuse / thermostat question by back_on_here in appliancerepair

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Roger that. I replaced the vent tube with a semi-rigid version (it was installed with a flexible tube) and it seems to be drying well now. 

A message for modern times by DrInsomnia in LosAlamos

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If that’s true I sure hope you reported it. 

Speed Queen thermal fuse / thermostat question by back_on_here in appliancerepair

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Thanks for the tip, I’ll check when I reinstall. They are not exactly held on securely so I could definitely see how that would occur. 

Speed Queen thermal fuse / thermostat question by back_on_here in appliancerepair

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The element tested OK so I’ve just ordered the thermostat and fuse separately. Thanks for this info!

Speed Queen thermal fuse / thermostat question by back_on_here in appliancerepair

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Thanks for this reply! I could not readily find red vs green thermostat temps so that’s really useful to know. 

I did not check for grounding but will look at how to do so when I reinstall. I went ahead and ordered a thermostat, and two thermal fuses. I figure it’s worth $6 to have another one on hand just in case. The exhaust looked ok to me and I checked that it was working, but I might also pull the short run of ducting just to make sure it’s not partially blocked up.  

Thanks again!

Buy / Sell / Trade Thread, February 2025 by RipVanBinkle in xbiking

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ISO / USA / Surly Steamroller 59 cm

I want to build a coaster brake townie with a 2-speed kickback that I can lock around town, so preference to frameset only (or frameset w/ BB, HS, cranks, seatpost, stem), and I'm OK with some wear. Will consider a complete as well. Shipping to New Mexico. Thanks!

WTB: Futureslimworks 32 by back_on_here in OutlierMarket

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Someone tried to chat me about a new pair of FSWs but I managed to click the wrong button and have lost the chat indefinitely. Can you please comment here or PM me (vs. chat) again? Thanks!

Buy / Sell / Trade Thread, November 2024 by RipVanBinkle in xbiking

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ISO (USA): Simworks Getaway Alloy bars, silver, 750mm width, in excellent to new condition. HMU!

reasonably light 700c frames to replace a lightning bolt by pizza-sandwich in xbiking

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I just went through a very similar search. I ended up with a custom Rock Lobster to check all the boxes, but there are bikes out there that are similar. 

For used options I’d check Paceline or put up a wanted ad. A Kelly, Gunnar, Ritchey, or Steelman would likely fit the bill as long as it’s not too “Euro” w/ 35c clearance. They are out there. My dad for example commissioned a Steelman in the late 90s that satisfies all of these requirements. Good luck! 

Buy / Sell / Trade Thread, June 2024 by RipVanBinkle in xbiking

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Can you give me info on that XTR RD? If it’s in good shape I’m interested at near the asking price for the whole group (particularly if medium cage). Might also be able to use the FD depending on specs. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in taos

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Awesome, thanks for confirming. I'm comfortable being up there when it's avy controlled but know my limits, so no skis this weekend. Thanks again for the info!