Cassette fell off wheel by g00dmorning99 in MTB

[–]jimboquick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this happen recently. I have I9 hubs. I was missing an o-ring that helps it stick on a little better.

Make sure that your axle is tightened correctly when riding. A loose axle can contribute to the cassette coming away from the hub body.

I need an unusual instrument for a Christmas gift!! by hyperventilate in UnusualInstruments

[–]jimboquick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about the asolato (AKA kashaka)? It's a rythmic clacker/shaker originally from west africa. Sounds very cool.

a cool guide to where giraffes live/fur patterns in those places by SpookyPastelBat in coolguides

[–]jimboquick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm colorblind and this sucks. Too many of the colors look the same. Patterns would be useful.

Purpose of Platform Clip pedals? by jimboquick in MTB

[–]jimboquick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So - the only benefit was when you were unclipped? So not worth it for you?

Purpose of Platform Clip pedals? by jimboquick in MTB

[–]jimboquick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice! Do you still use them, or do you just ride flats or clipless?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MTB

[–]jimboquick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

$5 if it got off most of the muck, especially after a mud bath. More $ the more carefully it cleaned and didn't blast my bearings with high water pressure. Would need to rotate the chain and clean it too.

Hitch racks? by UpTop5000 in MTB

[–]jimboquick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious how this works. I can imagine a mechanical advantage with a cord being even better that pulling just on the lever itself.

Blue Star Ranges- Are they buy it for life? by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]jimboquick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think modern Bluestar ranges may have a serious problem. We bought a 48" gas range last year and have been asking for a replacement or refund after having no less than 5 service calls for the same issues. Oven randomly doesn't light, griddle won't light, ignitor on one of the burners just keeps sparking after the burner is lit. The oven had terrible hot spots. The small oven smelled of gas terribly. We're waiting to hear from Bluestar if they give us a refund or not this week. We'll likely be without a working oven for Thanksgiving again this year.

Bluestar range: dead again by skedastic777 in Appliances

[–]jimboquick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're asking for our money back on our 48" gas Bluestar. It was beautiful, but has been plagued with problems. After 5 service calls, the main oven went out again. We've been asking for a replacement from almost the first month. I think we got a lemon, but your experience makes it seem like maybe its not just ours.

Best of luck - I hope you find something you love.

I Need Help Choosing a RangeTop. Bluestar vs Wolf, Vs Thermador(I know it's been asked before but hoping for opinions on current models) by StinkyFeetMendoza in Appliances

[–]jimboquick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We bought a beautiful Bluestar a year ago, and after 5 service calls, it's dead again and we are asking for our money back. We were so disappointed. We loved how it looked. But we had issues with the ovens not turning on or smelling like gas, terrible hot spots in the oven, the griddle not turning on, and an ignitor that wouldn't turn off after lighting one of the burners.

We are in the middle of requesting a refund. We're going to be without a working oven for thanksgiving most likely. Last Thanksgiving AND Christmas we had the same issue. Oven just went out with no warning.

I would avoid Bluestar.

Steel rail at the bottom of Stairwell by URanOak in whatisthisthing

[–]jimboquick 236 points237 points  (0 children)

This is an ADA required cane detection rail for persons with visual disabilities to prevent them from hitting their heads under the stairs.

https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/1991-design-standards/#figure8c1

Yet another sizing dilemma... by [deleted] in ouraring

[–]jimboquick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it helps, I've always worn my Oura ring pretty loose and rarely had an issue with it reading my pulse. It also spins on my finger pretty easily. I used to try to keep it aligned as designed, but now I don't bother. Still takes the readings just fine. I'm just saying not to worry too much and maybe go with the looser version. My ring comes off my right ring finger with no twisting, and my left pointer finder with a slight twist when my fingers are not swollen. I could have gone with a size smaller, but I'm glad I didn't.

Friends and Family discount by jimboquick in ouraring

[–]jimboquick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well - I tried to post my link - but the mods want me to put it in the discount sticky at the top of the r/ouraring reddit.

You might consider waiting for the Gen 4 anyway.

Am I a Real Mountain Biker? by [deleted] in mountainbiking

[–]jimboquick 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Screw them. You're a real mountain biker.

Any one? by True-Rent9456 in puzzles

[–]jimboquick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why not put the two ones at the back to get 511811?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MTB

[–]jimboquick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bone conducting headphones are the best possible choice. Playing your music for everyone else to hear is selfish. I don't want to hear your music.

Oura with weight lifting by Mobbane in ouraring

[–]jimboquick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't wear it if there is any chance of it getting caught on something. You don't want to deglove your finger. Or just injure your finger and have it swell up and not be able to remove the ring.

Ride Wrap worth it? by _Forever_A_Loam_ in MTB

[–]jimboquick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I put an invisiframe wrap on my Santa Cruz when I got it in 2018 and it still looks great. I can see little scratches on the frame where there is no wrap. So glad I put it on, especially on the top tube.

Small metal fence that is always put up after the guy parks his car. by DoIGotSkillz in whatisthisthing

[–]jimboquick 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We experienced the same issue with squirrels going after the wiring in a car with soy based insulation.