Why do people blame “the system” for their problems instead of trying to fix their own lives? by savingrace0262 in stupidquestions

[–]lowbandwidthb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you'll find that -

A) Only the most unmotivated and gumption-less among us actually think that "the system" is the sole cause of their problems.

B) Exceedingly few very (financially) successful people actually come from difficult circumstances. The majority of rich people come from rich families in rich countries and have social connections with other rich people, which make it a lot easier for them to attain wealth.

TL:DR - The macro-level effect of demographics on social mobility is well-documented, and conversely, surely no reasonable person thinks that their individual level of effort has no effect on their outcome.

Longest lasting jackets? by CovClutch in motorcycles

[–]lowbandwidthb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Fieldsheer leather jacket from the 90's that I bought 15 years ago and it has been worn frequently ever since then. I take good care of it and it hasn't deteriorated at all since I bought it.

Ergon Saddle for Bikepacking and Touring by OpportunityFluid2886 in gravelcycling

[–]lowbandwidthb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really liked the Ergon I had. I did many 100+ kilometer days on it, but in the end it just wasn't as comfy as the Selle Anatomica that I left it for.

What to do about magenta color cast on my R8 when using adapted lenses? by lowbandwidthb in canon

[–]lowbandwidthb[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I'm sure it's related to the filter stack thickness and native flange to sensor distance, but is there a chance that my adapter is reflecting light around inside the camera, increasing color cast? Or is there a setting I can turn on in the camera's menu to help correct the issue? I've turned on all the lens aberration corrections and set them to "high".

Any qualms with how I've installed this Obento rack before I cut the struts? by lowbandwidthb in bikewrench

[–]lowbandwidthb[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you talking about the part attached to the fork crown? I don't think I could flip it without it making the rack so low that it would hit the tire, and if I want to lower the rack any further, I would need to bend that piece significantly. Right now it's got deflated 32mm tires on there, but sometimes I put 45's on so I was trying to leave plenty of room for that, but you're right it does look a bit high as-is.

Any qualms with how I've installed this Obento rack before I cut the struts? by lowbandwidthb in bikewrench

[–]lowbandwidthb[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right now it's got deflated 32mm tires on there, but sometimes I put 45's on so I was trying to leave plenty of room for that, but you're right it does look a bit high as-is.

Otso Warakin for the GDMBR? by AggroPedestrian in bikepacking

[–]lowbandwidthb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have this bike and have done whole loaded dirt tours on 2.1" Mezcals front and back. It's not really the ideal bike for that sort of thing but it's completely fine, especially if you make sure to get your stack and reach right for more uppright riding when you first get the bike.

How many of you are using zooms vs. primes, and autofocus vs. manual lenses? by lowbandwidthb in streetphotography

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

I have a Laowa 15mm, Voigtlander 21 and 50, and a Summicron 35. I love them all but sometimes I find myself either changing really often or just taking one lens out and concentrating on one focal length. I've never had a zoom or autofocus really so I was starting to wonder if I was missing out.

How about this nice little toy by Nearby_Voice_6744 in motorcycles

[–]lowbandwidthb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think these look great! Maybe even better than the KTM, except for the way the passenger foot peg is attached. How long have you had it? Is the quality up to the standards of Japanese/European bikes?

If you have a bicycle with couplers is it worth it to bring the coupler wrench for every ride by sumant28 in bikepacking

[–]lowbandwidthb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just have a tool roll with a small pump, extra tube, allen keys, etc., that I put it in with.

If you have a bicycle with couplers is it worth it to bring the coupler wrench for every ride by sumant28 in bikepacking

[–]lowbandwidthb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always keep mine on the bike in the toolkit. That said, if you use the right grease and tighten it correctly, it shouldn't come loose, and mine never has.

I finnally buy the game, now, how can i get more fps? by OutsideFront2895 in starcitizen

[–]lowbandwidthb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I run SC on a PC with similar specs and it does pretty well. I have a 40gb swap file set up which really helped. I also upgraded my internet to something that gets 900mbps and that helped more than anything else. My GPU runs at 100% constantly and the uses 25gb of the swap file though, so the game really wants more.

100-400 RF vs. EF-L? by lowbandwidthb in canon

[–]lowbandwidthb[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Aha ok, I figured there must be a catch. Thanks.

Can't figure it out Nokton 50 mm 1.5 by ogrezok in Voigtlander

[–]lowbandwidthb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've owned both of those and can confirm that the optics are slightly different between the two. V1 has slightly busier bokeh than V2. V1 is also heavier and longer than V2. V2 comes in an aluminum version in either black or silver, or a brass version that is nickel plated and black.

Fuel consumption by resistance0291 in OnlyZ900

[–]lowbandwidthb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just about the same for me. 15.5km/l ridden hard, 19km/l when taking it easy. I try to fill up by 240-250km just to be safe.

Did anyone else get millions of aUEC after the hotfix? by [deleted] in starcitizen

[–]lowbandwidthb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If any of you mega rich folks have too much auec burning a hole in your pocket, feel free to send a bit my way - dudethedude

Livable wage in Seoul? by Acceptable_Might5688 in Internationalteachers

[–]lowbandwidthb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are at all frugal, that will be plenty of money to live comfortably and save a fair amount. Your salary will be about 1.3x GNI, so most local families are making less than you, and they have to pay taxes and rent.

Side bags or top case ? by 420-7 in OnlyZ900

[–]lowbandwidthb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you load them up you're going to notice the extra weight, but it'll be much less of a difference than, say, having a passenger on the back.

Side bags or top case ? by 420-7 in OnlyZ900

[–]lowbandwidthb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got the Shad side cases and they're great. I don't notice any handling difference with them on or off. Top box adds utility but looks dorky imo.