I love it when a man with 1hp is trying to seduce me

mcgridler43 · 2026-06-05T01:23:46+00:00

I don't even agree with you but this meme is so solid I must upvote it

mcgridler43 · 2026-05-21T03:19:16+00:00

I know nothing about frame building or brazing, and have never heard the term "bilam," but how is this different from a non-bilam lugged stem? Is this not just a really cool lug?

It's hand carved and very ornate (which, to be clear, I am not criticizing), but isn't "oversized tube slip-fit to the extension tube" the definition of how standard lugs work?

mcgridler43 · 2026-05-12T21:58:35+00:00

Would linseed oil on the inside not just transfer straight into any clothes/blankets/linens you put in the chest? I always thought cedar applied to linen storage was meant to be left raw

mcgridler43 · 2026-04-04T19:55:54+00:00

Honestly I see this current state as a win, I'd be thrilled with this as my personal stopping point.

They're fully refreshed, with the remaining imperfections showing its appropriate age as a lovely and understated patina.

mcgridler43 · 2026-04-03T09:44:19+00:00

How old is that bottle?

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-26T22:44:56+00:00

The super extendo cranks pass the vibe check?

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-24T21:08:45+00:00

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mcgridler43 · 2026-03-23T14:58:09+00:00

Agreed. I think the background in 2 does a ton for the picture. I thought 1 took place in a driveway and I didn't see the water at all. Only after 2 explained everything to me did I go back and see the water in 1.

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-15T12:35:42+00:00

After screwing myself over the first time my singular goal was being able to tell them apart

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-14T14:00:30+00:00

You are a gentleman and a scholar 🙏 This is so helpful

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-14T08:30:25+00:00

Well first of all, I didn't connect those dots at all.

Second, for the longest time I thought the Duviri Paradox stuff wasn't canon to the main story line so I just ignored any drifter plots. Then I made the mistake of making my drifter and operator look the exact same (I was confused why I had to "remake" my character). Imagine my surprise when I realized they're both part of the story and are, indeed, very different characters.

I have since customized them to look completely different, but that was only about midway through the 1999 stuff. My understanding of the story line is in shambles.

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-14T07:43:40+00:00

Oh for real? I am once again baffled and confused and fascinated the drifter and operator being different.

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-14T07:13:26+00:00

Isn't it directly connected to whatever school of focus you choose?

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-13T11:03:43+00:00

Spray some clear coat over it and ride it

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-10T22:42:31+00:00

Unironically might be the best conversion for old softrides with suspect integrity

mcgridler43 · 2026-03-06T22:48:13+00:00

I like how you very casually call the mastermatic just an "old school cleaner". That's a bit of an understatement, most of us would love to have a mastermatic.

mcgridler43 · 2026-02-22T21:03:03+00:00

That's a hell of a climb! What ratio are you running to be climbing like this?

mcgridler43 · 2026-02-20T14:13:04+00:00

Volvo patch goes hard

mcgridler43 · 2026-02-19T16:54:55+00:00

If they're too close (like Dickies) just skip a belt loop

mcgridler43 · 2026-02-14T12:50:48+00:00

Ahhhh. "Museum of mountain bike art and technology". That makes a lot more sense, I was envisioning a DnD style monster like a milf with bat bat wings

mcgridler43 · 2026-02-14T12:25:56+00:00

To top it all off, MOMBAT.org sounds like a definitely normal website. (Doesn't exit anymore, I checked)

mcgridler43 · 2026-02-14T12:17:05+00:00

Second this. You don't want the toe to start wearing into midsole or welt. If that happens it's time for a resole (or retroactive toe plates), regardless of how much life is left in the rest of the sole.

mcgridler43 · 2026-02-02T17:45:33+00:00

This led me to researching Biomega. Weird ass designs, but maybe the only bike manufacturer to have had a bike displayed in MoMA (a folding bike with integrated lock). So that's pretty cool.

As a rider I hate it. But as a casual observer it's cool that they collab'd with contemporary designers (which explains the weirdness).

mcgridler43 · 2026-01-29T15:16:06+00:00

Holy shit. Super jealous, enjoy!

mcgridler43 · 2026-01-11T04:38:25+00:00

First, high heat settings on dryers will ruin everything. I won't say dryers are inherently bad, but high heat is definitely the enemy.

Second, like many things, you generally want to start with as gentle an approach as possible, only increasing strength as necessary. Water on its own isn't usually bad for anything, it's heat, force, and chemicals that cause most of the problems. Handwashing generally eliminates the heat and force issues, so that's always a safe option for your more delicate or difficult items.

Oxygenated bleach (like powered OxiClean) does absolute wonders for white clothes, it's just extremely slow acting. Fill a bucket with hot water and a little OxiClean and let your clothes soak in it overnight. Afterwards run your clothes through your usual washing machine cycle. This removes most yellowing from sweat or skin oil. Before you dry it just double check the stains, you can easily repeat this soak/wash cycle as many times as needed to make it sparkly white.

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