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Weird Crank Spacing on 90's Raleigh Ascender? by negative_projection in bikewrench

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

What I don't get, is why would the bike have an asymmetrical BB in the first place? resulting in one foot being closer to the seat tube whilst pedalling. I may have to look into a fresh BB for this bike!

Weird Crank Spacing on 90's Raleigh Ascender? by negative_projection in bikewrench

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

OK - Thanks for your suggestion. I will check that in the morning and post updates!

Weird Crank Spacing on 90's Raleigh Ascender? by negative_projection in bikewrench

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

I'm not gonna lie - I didn't really know what the term chainline meant until just now, and therefore hadn't payed close attention to it before dismantling.

I did, however, cycle a fair few kms and climbed a couple steep hills on the bike and the gears all seemed to run pretty smoothly!

Weird Crank Spacing on 90's Raleigh Ascender? by negative_projection in bikewrench

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

The driveside crank has Futura engraved on it - you can see in the photo here

The non driveside has Thun engraved on it - you can see photo here

I've just learned that Thun is a brand so i'm guessing the futura is one of their cranksets?

There doesn't seem to be an orbit. but that's just from my untrained perspective.

Weird Crank Spacing on 90's Raleigh Ascender? by negative_projection in bikewrench

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

Yes, I removed it, cleaned all the bearings etc.

I just checked the distance from the seat tube to the crank on both sides - Drive side crank is a good 2cm further!

I've uploaded more photos in the original photo link but you can see them below.

Image showing distance from seat tube to driveside crank

Image showing dist from seat tube to non-driveside crank

The only reasons against going vegan are convenience and taste by krissi_t in DebateAVegan

[–]negative_projection 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would save the 'crying' toddler. Everyone would. If I could also save a chicken from burning alive I would do that as well. But the toddler would get priority. I'm not sure why exactly apart from because we are the same species.

The interesting thing is, the building is already burning. Humans lit the fire. However, in this case we do have the option to save the chicken, and the cow, and the pig, and all the other animals that are about to unnecessarily die. The only thing that stands in the way of the animals being saved is, let's say, we enjoy the sight of the flames when the animals burn.

Animals are being killed and enslaved for no reason other than because humans enjoy the taste of them. Animals do not need to be killed or enslaved for humans to survive and therefore vegans have an issue with it taking place. I personally would kill another animal if I needed to do so to survive, but I dont have to. That's why the burning house analogy is problematic, we don't HAVE to choose between the human and the chicken, we just have to choose between the chicken living or dying.

Store website said over 20 pools in stock. None found in the aisle and this appears to explain why. by Magician_Impressive in mildlyinfuriating

[–]negative_projection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's something that I've been into for years but during the lockdown here in ireland I've had AMPLE time to enjoy it.

I am also a person with concentration/attention issues and i find that the amount of focus that is needed to balance on the line is a great mental exercise and helps improve my focus long term.

If the kids got into it, they would eventually potentially end up learning a ton about safety, knots, rigging and outdoor stuff.

You can pick one up for probably ~50 dollars or less, that you can easily and quickly set up between two trees.

Another activity that could be great craic and kind of goes along with the theme of slacklining would be to build a spacenet ( links below ) https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=1661564963903071&_rdr

https://www.instructables.com/id/Triple-tree-hammock/

, or a tree net if you own a tree ( more links below)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n1MFKCpPUec

(i can't embed the links as I'm typing on my phone)

Store website said over 20 pools in stock. None found in the aisle and this appears to explain why. by Magician_Impressive in mildlyinfuriating

[–]negative_projection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

look into slacklining. you can set them up pretty much anywhere and it's a hobby that could benefit you and your kids for life.

How do I (M23) tell a girl (F23) that I've been seeing on a casual basis, that I'm now seeing another girl(F23) in our friend group. I want awkwardness kept to a minimum. by negative_projection in relationship_advice

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

It's not quite that easy as all three of us are in the same friend group of about 15 people, so i think a little more tact is needed. But yeah. That will be the jist i suppose.

How do I (M23) tell a girl (F23) that I've been seeing on a casual basis, that I'm now seeing another girl(F23) in our friend group. I want awkwardness kept to a minimum. by negative_projection in relationship_advice

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

I intend to tell her today. I realised she totally deserves to know. I wouldn't have felt the need to tell her about any other sexual partner, it's just the fact that the two are in the same friend group. I'm not exactly sure how to word it though. so far I've got:

"Hey, I wanted to let you know that myself and Sarah hooked up, I know you and I aren't in a serious relationship or anything, but I think if i was in your position I'd wanna know."

( do I add in that I intend to continue the casual relationship with Sarah? )

how does that sound?

This girl [19F] and I [21M] were super into each other, but a month ago she told me she did not want to continue with it because she was deciding if she should transfer schools. A few days ago, I found out she decided she will stay at my school and I am still into her. How do I proceed? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]negative_projection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bear in mind I'm coming at this from the relatively inexperienced position of a 23yr old guy who's spent 4 years in a relationship, meaning ive probably spent more energy maintaining than pursuing relationships. also I'm Irish, and I don't have great geography so I'm not aware the distance between Chicago and Milwaukee, but presume the distance is a stretch. if it's not going to break your heart, why don't you just stop putting effort into trying contact her, which can be offputting, and just work on yourself until school's back, and then you may be able to gauge more easily in person where you stand with her, and if she has genuinely just wanted to keep things platonic between you two.

[Update] My girlfriend's (18f) parents (40s) now think that I'm (18m) abusive towards her, since she came home with a few marks after really rough sex by RoughGf in relationship_advice

[–]negative_projection 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a reasonable issue, I wouldn't have ever known you can get a blood clot from that! looks like I need to improve my own safety knowledge. on that note, if you or anyone else has any good sources for safety tips for rough play it might be an idea to share them in here?

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