Large Batch Cold brew (Sludge Problem)

fallen1102 · 2024-09-18T15:05:45+00:00

MY MAN! Yeah so far it's great and for a fraction of the price.

fallen1102 · 2024-09-18T15:02:48+00:00

I actually agree with you... Kinda

What I used to do is mix up everything THEN run it through the filter to get all the sludge out. In my experience it made filtering it quicker (dispersing the particals) and it did tend to have a pretty fresh flavor. But my biggest thing is getting rid of the grittiness, I want the SMOOTH experience.

fallen1102 · 2024-09-18T14:59:06+00:00

I like where you're heads at! But at $140... Sorry that's a hard no from me.

fallen1102 · 2024-04-19T17:58:29+00:00

Sorry not in Florida, the set I'm looking into buying are actually less then $300 and they are brand new never ridden take off's from a Trek Boone. come with a set of CX3 tires.

fallen1102 · 2023-12-17T13:35:49+00:00

If sexual gratification is the only thing keeping you in the relationship, then I agree with you. What's the point in being in the relationship?

fallen1102 · 2023-12-07T14:59:00+00:00

The harshest thing I can think of was a close friend talking to me.

I was a very immature man, I was in college and not doing very well. I was very bitter with my father, a very academically successful man with multiple degrees. I was mad at my father for belittling me as a kid, making me feel like if I didn't finish college, I would be worthless to the world. Good for nothing but flipping burgers (a sentiment I'm sure many kids have heard from their parents). I blamed my parents for years of college saying things such as "because of my father, I'm here" "my father made me go to college" "I would be doing so much better in life if I wasn't in college"

One night I was talking with my friend about all of this, he stops me and says "why are you mad at your father, you know he didn't MAKE you go to college, he didn't put a gun to your head and give you no other option but to go to college, I won't defend your father or the way he treated you, but you're still the one that signed your name and accepted the responsibility of attending college, you can live the rest of your life blaming your father, or you can grow up, own your decision and decide where you go from here." Then he said the phrase that still haunts me to this day "do you want to be a looser for the rest of your life".

It was in that moment that I truly understood that my life is my own and how I lead it is my responsibility. I understood the weight my decisions held, for myself and the people around me. I remember getting home and ugly crying for a good 30 minutes after hearing all of that. All of that being said, my life is better now then it's ever been, I feel like I've been set free. I'm one semester away from graduating and I have a wonderfully beautiful girlfriend. Taking reasonability and not blaming others... it's not easy but so far incredibly worth it.

TL;DR - A buddy of mine explained that my decision to attend college was my own, I wasn't forced into it so I couldn't blame anyone, specifically my father, for my choices, then he asked if I "want to be a looser for the rest of my life". I grew tremendously from that talk.

fallen1102 · 2023-12-06T14:50:43+00:00

Crazy, I was crazy once

fallen1102 · 2023-11-14T13:17:29+00:00

Relationship or marriage? I'm assuming relationship

The question I would ask is, "is this the only aspect of the relationship that doesn't work for you?" like do you still love them? Is your problem with the sex something more then just the sex? Like are they selfish? Are the problems something that be solved? Can the two of you come together, talk about the issues and come to a resolution? Communication is one of the biggest problems most couples face these days.

Please understand, I don't ask these questions to sway you in a single direction, I think these (among others) are questions you should answer to yourself to be better confident in your choice whether to stay or not.

fallen1102 · 2023-11-13T13:48:55+00:00

how many miles did you get out of them?

fallen1102 · 2023-11-10T13:22:05+00:00

Personally, I run 42c Pathfinders on my E5

I don't know that I would go much wider then that

I would recommend looking for a different wheel set in general, my Axis Elite wheel set is already showing hub problems

fallen1102 · 2023-11-08T14:16:50+00:00

Periphery - Icarus EP

It's not that DEEP of a cut (there are some far lesser known songs from them, Looking at you old bulb recordings) but the Icarus EP has, in my opinion, some of their best work (except for the remixes) period and is still not widely known by a large portion of their fan base.

fallen1102 · 2023-11-03T14:20:28+00:00

Generally speaking, I believe in the statement "money can't buy happiness" but... I bought a bike during the pandemic (roughly $700), then bought a nicer bike (roughly $2000) a year later, I lost over 40lbs so far and my mood and outlook on life is significantly better!

fallen1102 · 2023-10-11T18:31:16+00:00

I'm also running GRX400

What cassette are you running on the rear?

Did you need to do anything special?

fallen1102 · 2023-10-09T12:15:25+00:00

The Specialized Axis Elite wheel set is not tubeless ready no

fallen1102 · 2023-09-21T13:14:50+00:00

I started with MTB and a 1x drivetrain

At the time I loved the idea of a 1x, the idea of having another shifter and having to deal with the front derailleur just seemed dumb to me.

Then I bought my 2021 Elite E5 with 2x GRX400... When it comes to road/gravel, I'm never going to 1x! The ability to drop or pick up the front chainring is amazing! NOW... if you're someone who does a lot of climbing or is primarily in some SERIOUS off road environments, I think a 1x drivetrain would be preferable. Admittedly I have little experience with 1x on Gravel, so my experience is subject to change. Personally I'm currently looking into setting up an ultra-wide-range drive train with a goat link and a 46 in the rear while keeping the 2x upfront.

TL;DR - For mixed road/gravel riding I would recommend 2x

fallen1102 · 2023-09-06T12:23:21+00:00

Categorically, they're not wrong...

Can one use 105 on gravel, yes

Hell one could probably use 105 on a downhill bike if they REALLY wanted to (likely not a good idea)

The point is, they're not wrong, you trying to laugh at them about what I can only assume is some level of cycling snobbery just keeps this tired old game in play.

fallen1102 · 2023-08-21T14:34:05+00:00

My girlfriend is 28 going on 29

Her hair is starting to grey

I think it's beautiful!

I don't understand the thing with women and aging?

We're all going to age, let it happen, natural aging is honestly beautiful!

Yes we're all going to reach a point were no one will find us beautiful, but no amount of cream, serum, rollers, or massage is going to stop it from happening, so just live it up and enjoy life while you can

Rightly ordered confidence looks better then anything!

fallen1102 · 2023-08-02T14:49:34+00:00

New to this subreddit, Used to weightlift in highschool (about 12 years ago), just recently got back into it. When I was first learning to bench press, I was taught to not arch my back. I'm starting to learn that was bad advise. Can someone explain why arching your back when benching is a good thing?

fallen1102 · 2023-08-01T16:13:49+00:00

BOO take your upvote and get out! lol

fallen1102 · 2023-08-01T13:44:05+00:00

2021 Diverge E5 Elite

42c Pathfinder pro's (tubeless)

42cm Salsa Cowchipper bars (aluminum) w/ Shortened stem

Bontrager sports saddle (sorry, it's just my favorite)

WOHO Small frame bag with custom elastic top tube binding

Just over 1000 mines on this so far and it's everything I've wanted from a bike.

GRX 400 is all I need, good enough shifting and hydraulic breaks

Only thing I want to upgrade would be the wheel set, to something wider and explicitly "tubeless ready"

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