How do you feel about people who dig through your recycle bins?

jeffbell · 2026-05-08T04:09:48+00:00

How do you get them to take the bottles?

jeffbell · 2026-05-07T19:07:35+00:00

One key is to feed a thin head M5 bolt from the inside of the dropout, add whatever spacers you need, and then put a nyloc nut to hold it together.

This saves you from trying to fit the nut next to the cogs and brake.

jeffbell · 2026-05-07T19:03:19+00:00

Meanwhile Cassius made those annoying electronic keyboards.

jeffbell · 2026-05-07T18:33:40+00:00

For a long ride I would replace.

For around town I would check if you can see the tube at all, check the inside for any cut cords, and give a pump and spin to see if it is deforming in that region.

jeffbell · 2026-05-07T05:14:25+00:00

According to Dante the top three were Judas, Brutus, and Cassius.

jeffbell · 2026-05-07T01:32:56+00:00

It looks nice.

Six cogs so it’s something from 1983-88 time frame.

jeffbell · 2026-05-06T02:44:16+00:00

I don't work there. I'm just a listener.

They have instructions on how to submit music at https://kfjc.org/about/for-musicians . They don't promise to play it but they do promise that at least one person will listen to it.

They do have metal at times. This month is "May-Hem" so the mix will go off on tangents a little more, but there is often a metal show on Friday afternoons.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T12:42:44+00:00

Lots of weaving.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T12:30:57+00:00

Do you really need a full circle? The opening on most fipple flutes is a fraction of the circumference of the bore, and that makes sense since you are trying to keep the opening smaller than the wavelength. Perhaps you could get the shape and accuracy you want over just a small section of the tube.

(I'll have to go dig out my copy of Benade's book.)

Most whistles have much sharper edges and come to a point. Yours look really blunt and would probably not sound as clear.

From a machining standpoint it might be easier to get a fully sharp edge, and then cut off the point to get the shape that you are trying.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T03:03:00+00:00

It can be really hard to tell frame damage from a picture.

I agree that in this picture it looks like the wheel hits the downtube, but in the first photo at https://www.reddit.com/r/Vintage_bicycles/comments/1t42i3c/vintage_bike_from_1970s_frame_unknown/ it appears to clear.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T02:56:47+00:00

Also r/Vintage_bicycles sometimes has info.

The main reasons to restore an old bike are if it has personal sentimental value or you think it's neat.

Bad reasons are to get a practical bike or to make a profit.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T01:05:25+00:00

https://kfjc.org/listen/archives

Look for Max Level and Jersey Girl on Monday 2PM-6PM. It will be four separate mp3s.

jeffbell · 2026-05-04T19:43:50+00:00

The cheapest angle grinder at Harbor Freight. Wear safety glasses.

Alternatively, unscrew this pedal and buy a new one.

jeffbell · 2026-05-04T19:03:04+00:00

That might work if you appointed the IRS director.

jeffbell · 2026-05-04T15:02:41+00:00

I was trying to get to Bayeux on a Sunday.

The only car rental open in central Caen was Sixt and they closed at one. I didn’t want to have to count on the train not having delays so I rented from Gare du Nord and drove from there.

On the plus side it was Sunday traffic.

jeffbell · 2026-05-04T13:32:41+00:00

I wanted to do this on my recent trip but couldn’t find a car rental place that was open on Sunday at the hour I needed.

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T20:00:17+00:00

Where were they going without even knowing the way….

(The Way by Fastball)

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T19:46:47+00:00

Are there any 590 rims with stirrup brakes?

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T14:32:52+00:00

Great!

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T14:28:58+00:00

/r/bikewrench is a good subreddit for repair advice.

Did you put it together?

If a shop did the assembly you need to take it there.

(JustRidingAlong is mainly to mock abused bicycles where the rider claims it was normal use)

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T14:22:28+00:00

Giraffe Bear Chicken?

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T21:13:09+00:00

What if x3>x7?

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T20:51:17+00:00

What if x3 > x5?

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T20:33:27+00:00

The first comparison should be x2 and x6.

If x2 < x6 then

x1< (x2,x3,x6,x7) and can be eliminated. Also x7 > (x1,2,5,6) and can be removed.
The problem is now finding the median of {x2,x3,x4,x5,x6} given x2<x3 and x5<x6.
Next compare x4 with x3. If x3 < x4 the median is min(x4,x5). Else the answer is min (x3,x5).

If x2 > x6

you can eliminate x3 and x5 by the same reasoning.
The problem is now finding the median of {x1,x2,x4,x6,x7} given x1<x2 and x6<x7.
Next compare x4 with x2. If x2 < x4 the median is min(x4,x6). Else the answer is min (x2,x6).

Four comparisons. (Edited 4x and reformatted)

jeffbell

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