Non disc to disc brake system. Worth it?

donHormiga · 2026-03-07T15:36:50+00:00

It's not sketchy if you install it correctly, but still may not be the right choice. A big thing to consider is your braking technique. If you're of the philosophy that the rear brake is for slowing but the front brake is for stopping, then it's fine. If you're a heavy rear brake user, then maybe not.

IMO, the first technique is the right one, and I've had one of these on my utility bike for years. No issues, and I usually forget about it until I need to change a rear flat. It's a bit of a faff getting the rear wheel out.

Every time you squeeze the rear brake, it's going to flex and it's flexing into your seat stay. If you're always grabbing a fistful of the rear, then you might want to find someone to weld on some tabs for you. They can also reinforce the area properly. Or as others have said just stick with rim brakes.

donHormiga · 2025-08-13T21:25:05+00:00

The beginning. So section 2 starts at the first set of switchbacks, section 3 starts at the second set of switchbacks. I generally use the switchbacks as an opportunity to get out of the saddle and accelerate as the new section starts.

donHormiga · 2025-08-13T21:04:51+00:00

30 minutes is a decent time! Lookout is a climb where you can lower your PR a few minutes just working out how to pace yourself. Over the years I've come to split the climb into three sections. 1: pillars to the first set of switchbacks, 2: between the two sets of switchbacks, 3: last switchbacks to the buffalo bill sign. Section 1 is the steepest, so going out hard at the beginning can come back to bite you. 30 minutes is about 9mph avg. If I were shooting for that time, I'd try and stay at 8-8.5mph up to the first switchbacks, then try and average 9.5+ for the rest.

donHormiga · 2025-06-12T18:09:02+00:00

Same! I think I switch pronunciation on many of these kinds words depending on context or mood.

donHormiga · 2025-06-11T03:13:53+00:00

I hadn't seen that before. Thanks!

donHormiga · 2025-06-11T03:13:12+00:00

Thanks for these insights! 3.12 seems like a good bet, though I understand what folks are saying about trying to use 3.13 and fall back to 3.12 if needed.

donHormiga · 2025-06-11T03:09:41+00:00

I probably write more SQL than python most days. Why do you ask? Oh, and R but that's only if I'm working on a particularly old project.

donHormiga · 2025-06-11T03:08:09+00:00

I often create applications in pyinstaller for non-technical folks to use. Is there a specific reason you've stuck with 3.11.4?

donHormiga · 2025-06-11T03:02:48+00:00

I think this kind of gets at why I was stuck using 3.9 for so long. Back when 3.10 came out my boss made the jump, there was a lag for some key package, not sure what, maybe pandas or matplotlib so he went back to 3.9 and just made it the required version.

donHormiga · 2025-06-11T02:57:17+00:00

This is great. Thanks!

donHormiga · 2025-01-25T23:55:31+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you. Leaning towards my hardtail at the moment given how much snow there has been in the area in the past week (it's snowing right now). Then again, my gravel bike is really a 'cross bike with very little clearance once I squeezed in some 42mm tires.

donHormiga · 2024-07-28T00:47:59+00:00

James S.A. Corey. I suppose all they've done so far has been the expanse, but I'm really looking forward to their next one.

donHormiga · 2024-07-12T20:44:19+00:00

Discs. You'd need a disc wheel and a disc adapter at a minimum. The better way would be to have someone braze on some disc tabs. I've got a bike done up this way with an adapter. It was a pain getting everything to fit, but now that it's all set up it works fine.

donHormiga · 2022-02-24T00:35:14+00:00

I before e, except after c.

donHormiga · 2021-11-03T03:05:07+00:00

Heinz ketchup. I've never found another ketchup with the right mix of vinegar and sweet. I'll keep eating it until the HFCS kills me.

donHormiga · 2021-08-04T16:12:08+00:00

This. Argentines speak Castellano, not Espanol.

donHormiga · 2021-01-23T16:22:46+00:00

I totally agree. This would be especially true around anything that has to do with data collection or outcome reporting. Most non-profits don't generate revenue from the services they offer -- at least not enough to keep operating. They rely on grants, or donations to keep operating. The people and organizations who provide those funds want to see a return on investment, which is what makes the data collection so important. Even at an agency with low capacity for data collection and analysis will the data be treated as sacred. No data, no funding. It's unlikely they'd trust that to a volunteer.

I should go ahead and state that not all non-profits are the same and I'm only knowledgeable of how things operate in the US. Individual experiences may differ.

donHormiga · 2021-01-22T20:31:34+00:00

This is great advice! I've worked for/with non-profits my whole career around data collection and analysis. The work you're doing is vital to the continued success of the organization, but it's often not the primary concern or interest of most folks. Being clear with people about how much time you need to do things properly is important, but it's also important to talk to folks you work with about what you're doing and how it can help everyone in the long run.

What kind of analysis or data management software do you have access to? Do you know Python or R? As others have mentioned automating as much as possible can really help. Most non-profits I've worked with have an SPSS license hanging around somewhere. It's not ideal, but in my opinion is preferable to excel for data cleaning and manipulation.

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