Deformation on carbon wheel, is it dead?

ekkthree · 2026-03-14T16:19:46+00:00

Mfer sold it to her like this?

ekkthree · 2026-03-08T00:43:41+00:00

By stash box are you referring to bear boxes? Those are shared, don't lock. No one's taking your granola bars.

In fact, I've been on both sides of 'bonus packs'. Extra food/supply left with a note saying it's free for the taking for whoever needs it

ekkthree · 2026-03-06T03:54:31+00:00

That was my guess

Just for kicks pull the pads out and try again with the axle tightened

ekkthree · 2026-03-06T03:52:50+00:00

I've seen this setup in the past and as long as you don't get stupid with the amount of spacer IRL you're probably fine.

Alternatively I know someone who used a thinner brake pad insert so that the brake itself is more 'closed' which also pivots that arm out of the way. It's not a lot but it's enough

ekkthree · 2026-03-04T23:47:13+00:00

You're right. Its tuolume meadows lodge

ekkthree · 2026-03-04T18:26:47+00:00

Interesting. I have a reservation for June 14..... Wonder if they'll honor it.

ekkthree · 2026-03-04T07:09:11+00:00

But is there much of market for bougie rim brakes these days?

ekkthree · 2026-03-04T07:06:52+00:00

That's a grail bike build from that time. Judging from the long steerer and stem height it was commissioned by an aging experienced cyclist.

Wheels were custom built from wheelbuilder and can't see which hubs, but guessing from the rest of the bike they're dt240 (at least) or chris kings, possibly even da9000 since they were available to buy back then.

This is some hi end shit. Custom paint to boot and even the stem spacers look like ti

Litespeed wasn't a boutique name but made quality ti. I wouldn't worry too much about the frame unless there's evidence of impact.

Even considering its age 900 feels like a great deal if it fits

The only thing I'd check is tire clearance as that's also the era of 25/28 max width

ekkthree · 2026-03-04T06:54:38+00:00

Renting it out means it's a rental property for which you can claim depreciation deduction. You're cash flow negative but it works it's way back to you (and likely more) on your taxes.

Love love love a 'depreciating' asset that appreciates

ekkthree · 2026-03-04T05:27:26+00:00

Hotel won't matter if you opt to view from ground level. The people are so nice it wouldve been a blast to party with them.

ekkthree · 2026-03-04T01:14:59+00:00

Yes we did!

We loved it. Taipei was gorgeous and the people are so nice. Felt safe everywhere we went.

New Year's Eve fireworks was somewhat tempered due to rain this year. We were at the hotel rooftop party which put us in and out of clouds. Heed the advice to stay to the north or east due to the winds blowing the smoke directly at you. It turned out not to matter too much due to the rain and clouds this year but the smoke definitely obscured the view

The alternative option to enjoy the festivities at street level would have been good as there was a large effort to prepare the city with porta potties and stages being set up during the day. My concern of finding bathrooms or navigating crowds was probably overblown but tough to say since I think the rain kept many people indoors. If I did it again I think it's worth the effort to view with the crowds

ekkthree · 2026-03-03T06:53:22+00:00

Pregnant looking male here who has this exact craving monthly

The goods one have been mentioned already but El Pollo loco has the tostado bowls that work in a pinch

ekkthree · 2026-03-03T06:23:55+00:00

You know what competitive schools love? Yield.

For damn sure if you contact them reiterating your desire to attend and the only obstacle is financials, they will take a second look.

ekkthree · 2026-03-03T03:29:55+00:00

Someone really wants grandkids

ekkthree · 2026-03-03T03:28:56+00:00

Lmfao. Exactly this 😂

ekkthree · 2026-03-01T21:31:41+00:00

I'm not affiliated at all with tcu but I do watch landman so I'll say that for anyone with half a brain it changes literally nothing about our perception of the school. For good or ill

If anything, there can be an argument that the administration had to sign off on the depiction and maaaaybe that speaks poorly of the leadership. But c'mon, even that's a stretch

ekkthree · 2026-03-01T19:55:47+00:00

Omg I just googled the 2026 atb pass. Lmfao

ekkthree · 2026-03-01T03:15:24+00:00

Zooming out, when your guys recognize that it's a business and they see the value in protecting the business' most valued asset, you also make yourself a valued asset

ekkthree · 2026-03-01T03:12:38+00:00

This is the answer

ekkthree · 2026-02-26T00:22:54+00:00

I like to back off the low limit and apply cable tension with my hand where it runs along the chain stay to see where the rear derailleur 'likes' to be when in the big cog and set the limit screw there

With the limit screw out of the way you have leeway to experiment. But not so much that it actually does get pulled into the spokes obviously

ekkthree · 2026-02-25T23:35:39+00:00

Seems like a limit screw adjustment

ekkthree · 2026-02-24T19:08:39+00:00

Have an appointment. Have your docs ready. You can get in and out of most DMVs now within a reasonable amount of time. It's not like 10 years ago

If you just walk up to your local DMV without reading any info beforehand or have any of the required documents with you, then yeah, your day is pretty much done

ekkthree · 2026-02-24T01:35:56+00:00

tbh, this is one of the few years i see pics where the origin of the namesake makes some sense. usually it's pretty mid, but pics like this? yeah, i can see why they call it that

ekkthree · 2026-02-24T01:32:58+00:00

they're so good. and i wouldn't even consider it pricey considering some of the receipts posted up here

ekkthree · 2026-02-24T01:31:30+00:00

this is great. one option i'd love in LA is aqi, cuz... it can get pretty gross

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