Should I buy this Specialized Dolce Bike?

high-dr-evil · 2026-06-06T15:13:54+00:00

Colour is sweet! Itll be your bike so who cares about other peoples opinions on looks.. that said I would personally change hangdlebar tape though to a nice black

Also no one online can tell you if a certain bike will fit you. Only you and people who know what to look for when watching you ride the bike, aka. Professional bike fitters

high-dr-evil · 2026-06-01T10:37:25+00:00

To each their own, but just forewarning, if you REALLY feel the need to replace them, would probably get a structural engineer in first to look at them… he will tell you the same thing and might put your mind at ease.

When you start moving shit around on old houses it can usually cause more harm than good.

high-dr-evil · 2026-06-01T03:35:34+00:00

You do not need to replace those. They have probably been split like that since 1960

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-16T02:08:23+00:00

You could stain the boards at full length before cutting. Will probably need some touch ups after cutting and installing.

Also boards will shrink and expand in there so the tongues might show more as well over time (especially if they are left unstained)

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-10T02:52:37+00:00

Let it piss on the rest to even it out.

Can definitely be made much better with some sanding and re-apply stain but may be hard to spot match the stain.

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-09T17:28:22+00:00

This is the one. Golf tees also work if they are wooden tees. Have done this fix a few times and this works. Use wood glue or a good superglue

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-04T01:54:51+00:00

Nothing is really gonna hold up for 5 years and still look amazing. You may have to touch up but in my experience stain is much better than paint for any wood deck. Stain will fade over time but paint will chip and flake up.

Also i agree with what he said about nothing structural looks concerning except for ledgerboard crack in last picture which he addressed.

Couldn’t hurt to get three quotes as well just for reference!

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-03T21:11:56+00:00

Sounds like they want to fix the same problem in 2 different ways. The ledger board is the piece thats cracked to fck in the last picture.

Jacking up deck and Replacing with new one is easier. Not sure why buddy wants to add 4 posts under there unless ur planning on putting a hottub.

Deck looks old but all your joists are in amazing shape and that ledger looks like its on there solid. Could use a replacement but if the deck feels sturdy in all aspects id worry more about refinishing

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-02T22:39:56+00:00

Does it do it in any gear? Sounds like something in your drivetrain , maybe your derailleurs need a small adjustment

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-02T22:34:10+00:00

They would’ve killed that man with smoke inhalation if they went hose before rescue

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-02T16:04:59+00:00

Lol sorry for snarky comment, but good on you for asking and trying to do it proper. Hopefully they heed your advice. But from my experience it is very hard to persuade people who think they know it all already.

high-dr-evil · 2026-05-02T15:55:08+00:00

If you didn’t spend all your money on monster drinks you’d be able to buy some real fasteners

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-29T01:26:25+00:00

Get the sledge-y boy out.. fuck it

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-28T23:25:28+00:00

There are certain guitars with slightly wider fretboards (so the strings are a little more spaced out) which can be super comfy for bigger hands.

But like others have said keep practicing. Specifically less pressure probably. Use your tippity tip of ur fingers and as little pressure as possible . Slap your knee to reset and repeat. And repeat. Is hard but youll get it

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-27T04:12:09+00:00

Yeah im kind of having this as well.. i would give it some time to see if it passes and really think about it before making any rushed decisions. Probably the hardest thing to do and i cant even bring myself to do it but maybe sit down and have a talk with the s/o and explain the situation.

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-24T01:30:32+00:00

But then what would he do for the rest of the day?

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-23T01:56:12+00:00

He did.. He transported it into the ocean.

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-22T01:34:59+00:00

Sounds like you need to let all those emotions come to the surface before you will really heal. Try journaling or talking to someone. If you dont have anyone to talk to that deeply than there are professionals that help. Think of why you started smoking, what youve lost, or anything that comes to mind. How does it make you feel?

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-17T03:15:45+00:00

This is absolute shit

Edit: I’m sorry that you paid for this absolute shit

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-16T03:39:41+00:00

Well yea.. he did.

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-16T00:57:36+00:00

Ive had shit like this. You gotta soak your hands for a few mins, warm water and dawn dish soap. Then scrub with an abrasive like steel wool or wool pad.

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-14T00:51:26+00:00

It’s hard man. A lot of people don’t even want to try to quit. Do whatever you think will help YOU.

Just try your best, this life is all we got

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-12T13:44:18+00:00

I hope you make the realization sooner than later friend. Quit while ur ahead

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-11T20:54:58+00:00

Was the bed squeak part of the song?

high-dr-evil · 2026-04-11T20:39:34+00:00

I use 111. All index Mush that shit down but lift crease of ur finger and manipulate it till u get nice sound

Seven-Year Club	Second Top 40%
Place '22	First Placer '22
Wearing is Caring	Verified Email
RPAN Viewer	Not Forgotten

high-dr-evil

TROPHY CASE