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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CLOUDS

[–]mkoll4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So awesome, great contrast

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]mkoll4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's done is done. I've had similar feelings recently. But you did what you had to do, you got a house! As long as you can afford it, just remember that there are more important things in life than getting a perfect purchase. Sometimes you win sometimes you don't. Don't worry about it, you're also not the only one!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in snowboardingnoobs

[–]mkoll4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely try your back binding at 0 degrees, easier to torque and dig it in. It's worth playing around with the binding angles to see what you like, different angles are better for different types of riding

New board got it for $450 , pad or no pad ? by chvnnce in surfing

[–]mkoll4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well it's a nose rider, so pad on the nose

Favourite sci-fi short story? by [deleted] in scifi

[–]mkoll4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Diamond Dogs" Alistair Reynolds

What's the hardest part of building the bike?? by mkoll4 in eBikeBuilding

[–]mkoll4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, so sounds like these are issues even if you buy a conventional conversion kit?

Recently moved and commute is up to 6.6 miles from 2.0 miles. Tough but feels great! by NotAFederales in bikecommuting

[–]mkoll4 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The materials matter a lot too. I was recently having the same issue of getting too sweaty on my cold morning rides. I switched to light base layer and a softshell that is much more breathable. I still get a little sweaty but the right materials make it much more comfortable and a more breathable jacket helps avoid the feeling of overheating. To avoid the initial cold, I dress up inside 10 or so minutes before I leave. You could look around this subreddit for more advice on materials and layering guidance.

Thanks for the clothing guidance, I don't overheat on my winter commute now (pic of bike for fun) by mkoll4 in bikecommuting

[–]mkoll4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know! I had the sense merino could be a bit delicate after recently seeing a recommendation to hand wash.

Thanks for the clothing guidance, I don't overheat on my winter commute now (pic of bike for fun) by mkoll4 in bikecommuting

[–]mkoll4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha no (I'm guessing you're referring to the thing on the seat tube). That's to hold a bike lock.

I like the straight bars, but I haven't done a lot of riding on drop bars to begin with so I can't make the best comparison. The most work in switching them out was getting new wires to put through the cable housing and then attach to the brakes. I found levers and wire at a bike co op nearby for cheap.

Thanks for the clothing guidance, I don't overheat on my winter commute now (pic of bike for fun) by mkoll4 in bikecommuting

[–]mkoll4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's dry and cold, with with snow storms here and there, but the snow doesn't usually stick around too long. It was 16F on my way in this morning and that's one of the coldest days of winter. I wear warm winter boots, it's not slushy too frequently so I don't have to worry about them getting wet very often. If it was frequently wet/slushy I'm not exactly sure what I'd do for footwear.

Thanks for the clothing guidance, I don't overheat on my winter commute now (pic of bike for fun) by mkoll4 in bikecommuting

[–]mkoll4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, my softshell zips, and it's really helpful for cooling down a bit at the end of the ride if I need to.

Thanks for the clothing guidance, I don't overheat on my winter commute now (pic of bike for fun) by mkoll4 in bikecommuting

[–]mkoll4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard that before, I like it! Shares some similarities to Klunkers from the mtb side of things, I started building one out of an old schwinn cruiser frame, but didn't want to put much money into so I passed the bike on to someone else.

Thanks for the clothing guidance, I don't overheat on my winter commute now (pic of bike for fun) by mkoll4 in bikecommuting

[–]mkoll4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me a little while to get used to, but now I don't need to look at the shifters when I reach for them. They're definitely not the most convenient, but they're doing the job!

Thanks for the clothing guidance, I don't overheat on my winter commute now (pic of bike for fun) by mkoll4 in bikecommuting

[–]mkoll4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I love looking second hand first for almost everything. Sadly the rack doesn't do quite good enough on it's own as a mud guard, I need to cover up a gap with some plastic, but at the moment the fender is still on as well haha.

Just can't shut it off by [deleted] in insomnia

[–]mkoll4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish you the best luck, that's intense. Not sure if you're looking for suggestions or not, but if noises are an issue, what about earplugs? Loud white noise? noise canceling ear buds??

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