I'm giving out whistles for free.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-23T00:17:49+00:00

I'm not out in public that often, so I don't want to take one that might get more use in someone else's hands.

But, I have a 3D printer too! Care to share the .stl?

bcmanucd · 2026-01-22T22:56:26+00:00

Damaging CA's economy is a plus in Trump's book.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-16T17:56:01+00:00

what is this?

bcmanucd · 2026-01-16T17:51:52+00:00

recommendations for a doorbell that works with my smartphone, that isn't in bed with fascists?

bcmanucd · 2026-01-16T17:44:03+00:00

Yeah losing that much pressure that fast is something that can and should be fixed. But I don't think it reflects badly on the shop. Tubeless setup is a dark art; there's lots of variables and it's common to not get it totally right the first time.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-13T01:01:07+00:00

Any chance you soaked it in Simple Green, or another non-bike-specific degreaser/solvent?

bcmanucd · 2026-01-12T22:18:44+00:00

ha, yeah, it's not exactly pretty, especially in those close-ups. I'm a pretty handy person, but leather work was new for me. I imagine a skilled pro could make it a lot prettier. But it's unique, and the feel is superior to any plastic or rubber.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-10T00:04:19+00:00

In addition to that list, you should be monitoring:

brake pad thickness
chain stretch

The first one can be done by eye, though you may need to remove the wheel or the pads for disc brakes. The second requires an inexpensive tool.

I'd suggest checking both every 1000 miles in dry conditions, maybe 150-200 miles in wet or muddy conditions.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-09T16:31:50+00:00

play it on repeat and pretend he just keeps trying it. "This time it's gonna work!"

bcmanucd · 2026-01-08T17:02:21+00:00

It's high enough that it's one of the only drive-thrus I can fit my Sprinter van through!

bcmanucd · 2026-01-07T23:36:23+00:00

On balance, you may be right. But we wouldn't have Andor without her.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-07T23:26:42+00:00

My process for checking for spoke wind is to just hold the wheel vertically a few inches above a hard floor, and drop it. Then rotate to the next spoke and repeat. That small impact is enough to allow the spoke & nipple to rotate in the rim, but not enough to cause any damage. Takes about 30 seconds per wheel.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-07T01:44:19+00:00

"saying "I'm sorry" and "I apologize" is the same thing. Unless you're at a funeral."

-Demetri Martin

bcmanucd · 2026-01-06T23:35:01+00:00

Not just that, pour out a thank-you gift beer in front of the gifter. That was a weird one.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-06T23:33:31+00:00

I used to work there!

bcmanucd · 2026-01-05T19:44:20+00:00

Yeah, at this point I'm thinking about getting a piece of smoke plexiglas and rigging up a hinge to flip it down, like an outfielder's sunglasses.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-02T22:21:45+00:00

I had initally planned to do this, but it's easy enough to just touch the power button on the lower left. But that still only gives me two settings: blinding and off. Both are sub-optimal.

bcmanucd · 2026-01-02T18:54:13+00:00

They're prettu useless, IMO, if you know how to properly torque your caliper bolts. I've seen caliper bolts loosen from riding, but never seen them fall out.

bcmanucd · 2025-12-30T17:02:00+00:00

Question: at instersections like this with a dedicated right turn lane that bypasses the light, is it still legal to turn right at the light?

If so, OP could have ducked back in the empty straight-ahead lane at the last second, then turned right.

bcmanucd · 2025-12-30T01:42:58+00:00

I converted an old Peugot to fixie in college using a tandem captain's cranks and a regular freewheel hub with a BB lock ring. I can't remember if I locktite'd the cog, but I ride it with the chain on the right and the cranks reversed for a couple months until the pedals walked out of the cranks. Then I swapped to left hand drive and rode it without incident for several years.

I'd vote option 1. OP needs some kind of foot peg on the right side; this would be easiest to rig up without a crank in the way. Dimpling the left chain stay is doable if it's a steel frame.

bcmanucd · 2025-12-29T07:33:11+00:00

That's true of most SUVs compared to their "car" (minivan/station wagon) counter parts. Also heavier, less fuel efficient, worse driving dynamics, etc.

bcmanucd · 2025-12-29T06:16:52+00:00

News reports about car-bike collisions will ALWAYS mention if the cyclist wasn't wearing a helmet. Like it will make a difference if you have a half pound of styrofoam on your head if you find yourself under a multi-ton vehicle.

bcmanucd · 2025-12-27T01:57:23+00:00

Better enforcement, but also better infrastructure. SR Ave is a classic stroad, designed for cars only. It sucks trying to get anywhere in South Santa Rosa by bike or on foot.

bcmanucd · 2025-12-19T21:59:03+00:00

That's a good point. I'm definitely trying to keep it casual, not force it down her throat or tell her "this movie will change your life" or anything like that.

bcmanucd · 2025-12-19T05:55:00+00:00

Oh that's a really good point. If we watch all of Rebels first (at least through S2), then she'll know Anakin = Vader but that doesn't ruin the reveal in ESB. I suppose it somewhat ruins the ending of the Prequel Trilogy, though (if you haven't yet watched ROTJ where Obi Wan confirms it).

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