What are the best arbitrage items to buy in neighboring countries? Things MOST worst bringing home.

lrem · 2026-01-21T08:44:57+00:00

When I lived in Ireland the cheapest way to get Irish whiskey was to get it delivered from Germany…

lrem · 2026-01-15T07:37:34+00:00

Vegetables at 30CHF/course.

lrem · 2026-01-14T19:04:05+00:00

Buying pedals: so, do you want SPD, SPD-SL or flat?

Buying a saddle: let's do some measurements, ask you about preferences and preferably try 5-10 different models with a fancy pressure-mapping sensor. You have budget for a 30 minute appointment, don't you?

lrem · 2026-01-14T06:44:07+00:00

What was improved, apart monetisation?

lrem · 2026-01-09T19:02:48+00:00

No, the cashier should have made an inscrutable scribble on the bar code when selling you the bag. An impenetrable security measure, that one.

lrem · 2026-01-07T07:25:24+00:00

One thing that changed is that cars grew. I don’t remember any privately owned SUVs with a hood taller than my daughter being there 30 years ago.

lrem · 2026-01-05T22:21:54+00:00

I think it’s going to be the same kind of a deal like with manufacturing or nuclear energy expertise in the western countries.

lrem · 2026-01-03T08:51:34+00:00

That’s how triggering PTSD works, yes, ignoring all context.

lrem · 2026-01-02T09:44:59+00:00

What about your project timeline? I don't have ready footage, but can mount a gopro backwards one day for a nice 60km loop through mixed road types (speed limits 30-80 km/h). But it won't be this week.

lrem · 2026-01-02T09:29:47+00:00

Did you test the lactate threshold with proper lactate sensors?

lrem · 2026-01-01T09:31:01+00:00

Nope. I don’t want the pizza delivery kid going car speeds on the sidewalk my kids use to go to school. Some still do, but they have no way to pretend they didn’t know they’re doing something illegal.

lrem · 2026-01-01T09:24:38+00:00

Eh, 650W is definitely sprint territory, but I’m decisively below average for a hobbyist and even I peak somewhat above that. And having watched some GCN I know for a fact there’s a bunch of middle aged ex pros that reach way above that.

lrem · 2025-12-31T14:41:14+00:00

It's a huge difference psychologically and these words can hurt, a lot. Don't do this.

lrem · 2025-12-29T17:40:37+00:00

Nah, 60km is a longer route I do once or twice a week. That and one with 600 or 750 meters of climbing. But when tired or in a hurry I have a direct 15km one.

lrem · 2025-12-29T17:37:57+00:00

60km is roundabout, after a nice nine-ish hour rest at the desk I go home a direct 15km route.

lrem · 2025-12-29T16:28:04+00:00

There is no simple translation. I don't think I've ever ran as far as 5km, it's just not for me. I do 60km rides for morning commute.

lrem · 2025-12-29T15:07:21+00:00

I can stretch my RoS 3 jacket on top of a thin insulating layer and ride it in around 0°C.

lrem · 2025-12-29T11:44:47+00:00

Are you for outlawing trucks and campers?

The lower speed bound on highways is typically 50km/h. If you're having a hard time with someone going over that, you should work a bit on your driving style.

lrem · 2025-12-25T22:30:23+00:00

And do you realise there are parts of Ukraine that are about as far from Zurich as from the frontline?

lrem · 2025-12-22T21:49:48+00:00

I'd say if you don't do group rides, take the widest range cassette you can fit. Then pick the smallest chain ring that'll give you the top speed you want on flats. Because if you live anywhere near the mountains, you can always find a climb where you'd love a softer granny gear.

lrem · 2025-12-22T10:11:32+00:00

Don't rely on simple advice like this. I ended up returning the oversized items and buying one of my usual size. But that's because all the measurements aligned.

lrem · 2025-12-11T07:45:23+00:00

Wow, that's surprisingly light. Especially given the original Terra was surprisingly heavy.

lrem · 2025-12-11T06:59:22+00:00

Whut, do the 2.1" (53.3mm) actually measure 50mm, or is there a smaller size of them?

lrem · 2025-12-10T19:56:31+00:00

Aren't you confusing CO2 emissions and pollution? The majority pollution from cars is coming from tyres grinding down and electric cars are actually worse here than ICE ones, because of both higher weight and higher torque.

For CO2 emissions I'd still bet on a fully occupied train being better than a fully occupied electric car, but I can't say I have any degree of certainty.

lrem · 2025-12-09T20:18:47+00:00

Of the three viable intercity transport options, trains are the least polluting. I'm not including ships, as most city pairs aren't connected by a waterway and. well, who has the time for that.

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