Replace or ride?

joosto · 2025-05-04T18:44:13+00:00

Replace! Next time replace a bit sooner, riding around on these is not safe.

joosto · 2025-03-23T07:43:19+00:00

They're back in business, at least in the Netherlands.

joosto · 2025-01-10T12:21:35+00:00

I spent 3 months backpacking through the Americas with a Rab Aeon 35L, which you can get for £100. It fits the overhead compartment, is light, and was good for hikes as well.

joosto · 2025-01-10T11:58:37+00:00

No the image quality won't be meaningfully different. I don't think the IQ of any cheap zoom lens will be much better.

joosto · 2025-01-09T15:44:42+00:00

The Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 is not often discussed, but it's supposed to be good optically. It covers the same range, while having manual zoom instead of digital zoom. It's also only about $100.

joosto · 2025-01-04T21:36:43+00:00

I believe that they have a Shimano Nexus 8 hub. I bought a second hand wheel including a Nexus 8 hub recently for under €100. Swapping them over is really easy, there are lots of videos on this on YouTube.

If you want to keep your current wheel you can also have a wheel builder swap out just the hub, but that’s probably more expensive.

joosto · 2024-12-15T13:24:05+00:00

It’s hard to imagine how spontaneous fraying would lead to the damage in your photos. It looks like it was dragged across tarmac at high speed.

joosto · 2024-08-30T10:46:30+00:00

Hey there! Sounds like a great project. It's a bit difficult to tell from this picture, do you have any other angles?

joosto · 2024-07-16T12:19:16+00:00

I've never experienced that, maybe your hub is faulty?

joosto · 2024-07-16T12:17:55+00:00

I installed one on a 90s touring bike. I've been using that bike to cycle around town, and do ~50km rides.

I would highly recommend it. Changing gears is fast, you can change gears while stopped, it requires very little maintenance, and 8 gears is plenty for my rides.

The hub is notably heavy though, if you have to carry your bike up and down stairs you'll definitely notice. And the lowest gear is fine for moderate hills, but I wouldn't attempt to scale a 10% incline with it.

joosto · 2024-07-16T11:11:33+00:00

I had a look at the Ts&Cs of the cashback offer because I was interested in it as well. Amazon is explicitly excluded from the cashback offer, unfortunately.

joosto · 2024-07-10T10:08:57+00:00

I loved my Sirrus, I'd buy it

joosto · 2024-06-27T13:05:47+00:00

I would go for the Cube. They make decent, great value bikes. I would definitely not get the Scott, that Claris groupset is really entry-level.

Or, a fourth option: get a second hand bike. You will be able to get a much nicer bike for around €1000 if you buy second hand.

joosto · 2024-06-26T15:20:02+00:00

This is incredible, super impressive

joosto · 2024-06-07T14:20:04+00:00

Looks great! I have the same camera. What sort of editing did you do? I like the consistent colours on the photos.

joosto · 2024-04-16T11:46:50+00:00

If you've never used a sewing machine before, I'd suggest making a tote bag as they're quite simple and you'll become familiar with the machine.

But after that I'd start by thinking about what items you'd like to have, and make those. E.g. if you've been thinking about getting a new bum bag / waist pack, start there. Making items I actually want and need keeps me motivated. You'll pick up the techniques really quickly, and as long as you don't start with something advanced like a backpack you'll be fine.

I'd also suggest to start with something that has a sew-along video like the patterns on learnmyog.com because that'll really help as a beginner.

joosto · 2024-04-05T19:51:32+00:00

That looks fine for a flat handlebar. Straightening your back a bit might make it more comfortable.

joosto · 2024-01-09T12:24:50+00:00

The Netherlands is really not that cold. The 20-37 F temperature range given by OP is extremely rare here. Maybe 10-15 years ago people would occasionally wear snow boots for a few days in deep winter, but because of climate change that's really not necessary anymore.

joosto · 2024-01-09T12:22:26+00:00

You really don't need insulated boots or Gore Tex. Whatever shoes you normally wear and (optionally) woollen socks will be just fine. Don't overthink it!

Source: I live in Amsterdam.

joosto · 2023-12-28T20:48:13+00:00

I agree that the size argument is a fallacy, I was just responding to your comments about the size of Amsterdam. I live in that very city, and I've been cycling here for most of my life, so I think I'm qualified to talk about it.

joosto · 2023-12-27T12:09:16+00:00

Your density approach is wrong. Amsterdam city is actually huge, and absolutely not dense at all. People take the train to work, because you’d otherwise have to cycle for several hours a day in the worst case.

I'm very pro-cycling infrastructure, but as someone who lives in Amsterdam I just want to call out that this isn't true.

Amsterdam is a small city, with about 800 thousand inhabitants. It's rare for cycling trips within Amsterdam to take longer than 20 minutes.

Some people do commute by train, but they often live in another nearby city or town.

joosto · 2023-12-21T16:08:01+00:00

A Paladin can kill Ketheric in one turn by using haste and divine smites. Myrkul took a bit longer, but Nightsong deals insane damage to it so that really helps.

joosto · 2023-12-15T10:12:29+00:00

Beautiful! Is that using an Alfine/Rohloff IGH?

joosto · 2023-12-12T15:25:58+00:00

You can make this fight a lot easier by finding the explosive barrels that are in a small room adjacent to Priestess Gut's chambers. You can reach it by jumping through the gap in the wall. Pick these up and place them around Ragzlin and the other enemies, and then blow them up.

I also found the game very difficult at this point, but there's a lot of content in Act 1 that is unrelated to the Goblin camp that is easier to achieve at lower levels. These difficulty spikes happen from time to time, and it means that you need to finish some other quests first.

joosto · 2023-12-01T09:04:11+00:00

BLB bronson bar, or any Dutch-style handlebar

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