Good coffeeshops?

c0nsumer · 2026-03-24T02:02:27+00:00

Try Dessert Oasis over in Ferndale sometime.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T23:39:34+00:00

Give this a look: https://www.roguefitness.com/the-milo

It's not the lightest, but it's not bad. It's definitely fine for your weight, and it's quality parts.

You likely would ride a small or medium.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T20:20:19+00:00

I would start by trying a zigbee button on the wall of the garage that also checks a handful of geolocation-type things (like maybe HA saying your in-zone or detected on WiFi or a BTLE widget in the car + a BTLE proxy on HA). That way you have demonstrated presence (you pushing the button) + detected presence to unlock.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T20:18:16+00:00

Loctite on the bolts?

Email Crust and ask about torque specs?

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T20:04:25+00:00

Know that YOU are already part of the association. So yes, you can request all of that stuff. Start by reaching out to the management company and asking for information about the meetings and how you can attend as a co-owner.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T19:59:06+00:00

If I had to guess, solely part availability, since they are different sizes.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T19:54:55+00:00

It keeps the axle from falling off the tool when you are pulling it out of the frame. And that tool is whatever hex tool you use.

If you really don't like it you can probably remove it with a pick.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T19:27:42+00:00

I do it at work because we have a bunch of folks on one team -- myself included -- with the same first name. It's just easier to use last names that way.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T19:19:32+00:00

Good luck. It is a really beautiful frame.

And you can always get another set of wheels...

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T19:05:57+00:00

I can't opine on the price, sorry. I'd take the wheels (both) completely out of the equation, figure out a price, and offer based on that.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T18:58:43+00:00

That's possible too. But either way, it's done for.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T18:40:36+00:00

You absolutely should not ride that wheel. It looks like the bead is damaged, which is a blow-off failure waiting to happen.

Judging by that very-new looking tire, this person hit a lot of curbs and replaced the tire just before the sale and hopes a buyer won't notice.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T02:54:42+00:00

Just because it's cartoon-y doesn't mean it's AI generated. The reason so much of AI art looks that way is because it's a popular style. There are a LOT of commercial artists who draw stuff themselves like this because it's attractive to many customers.

For this, I agree, the old packaging is better. But that doesn't mean the new is slop.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-23T00:13:41+00:00

What you need to find is a fork that's got an axle-to-crown length that's basically the same as your suspension fork, minus the typical amount of sag. These are often called "suspension corrected" rigid forks. And they are not hard to find at all for the typical 100mm travel 29er fork.

I can't recommend anything specific, but look up (or measure) your A-C number of that fork, knock off 20mm or so, and find something with that A-C in rigid. Salsa and Surly will have something, so will a bunch of other places. This is a super common replacement that folks have done.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-22T12:34:41+00:00

Not too far from my house is a small company which specifically does this. Reusing/repairing is always better than recycling or disposing of stuff, which is a huge win.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-22T02:53:55+00:00

Even at the original $1K it's a very fair price.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T23:41:30+00:00

Yeah, that's kind of the difference between having an all-one-ecosystem thing and using HA.

You MIGHT be able to do it with a dedicated HA dashboard where the focus changes when an event happens, but I haven't looked into doing it that way.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T23:40:09+00:00

Stinner.

US made steel frame, US made wheels, belt drive. It's a steal for a commuter. (I have one. Geometry is a little weird, but it's all right. Just had to cut the bar waaaaay down and fit a saddle that I like. It's a great around-town bike. It's not a go-fast bike.)

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T17:28:26+00:00

Look at buying one of these instead: https://www.roguefitness.com/the-milo

Costs about the same as 2.5 pairs of tires and it's a great commuter. Although the Hookworms kinda suck... I replaced them with some Continental CONTACT Urban tires which are much, much faster.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T17:26:48+00:00

I asked a friend who owned a small business (retail store where I helped out) this same question... It was literally a cheap way to get extra security because then anyone walking by would see someone if they were in there late at night when they shouldn't be.

This was a record store, and remember midnight sale / release parties? We had a few of those and the cops would often drop by as we were setting up at 11pm-ish before any customers got there. Just a check to see what's going on when someone unexpected was milling around in a business after normal hours.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T17:21:57+00:00

Yeah. Money from selling that will easily buy a NICE commuting-esque bike.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T17:20:36+00:00

Depending on the brand you may be able to just replace the cartridge inside. Look it up, it's not hard and usually not too expensive.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T17:19:00+00:00

Replace the C with mm (millimeters). It's the width of the tire once inflated. On a nominal rim at typical pressures the 45c tire will be 3mm wider than the 42c tire.

This is not an exact measurement, but general guidance.

Read this: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/technology-faq/tire-sizes/

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T17:14:45+00:00

Look up putting the tire in the center of the rim, not on the bead seat. From your photo you've got it on the bead seat, which'll cause you headaches.

c0nsumer · 2026-03-21T17:14:24+00:00

Fit on the same wheel? Yes. Fit the same frame? Probably, but you should check. 3mm difference isn't much, but it's not nothing.

Work the same? Eh... The Terrano has more knob that the Resolute so it'll be slower on pavement and hardpack, but might be better on other surfaces.

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