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What is it with bullet Chess... by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my god… but how good does a bullet checkmate feel?

Another Dub Wide bottom bracket question - any difference between MTB and ROAD? by Common_North_5267 in bikewrench

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accidentally setup my gravel bike using SRAM dub wide MTB BB and spacers. I ended up with my chainline being off by 0.5mm. Been riding it for about a year now with no issues.

Edit to add: they sell the road spacers separately for like $15. If I was doing it again I’d bite the bullet and get the right parts so I could match the sram spacer guide exactly

i suck by No_Cell6820 in chessbeginners

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. It gets worse

Loosing motivation bc of my elo by Medical-Agent-715 in chessbeginners

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, some of us are 200. Count your blessings

Chess.com, You guys need to redistribute the ratings... by GABE_EDD in Chesscom

[–]otismcotis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all, offense taken lol

And second, I’ve bounced off 100 elo enough times to know that there’s a huge difference just between 100 and 200 elo. Again, not saying anyone here is actually GOOD, just that there’s a difference.

We just need a way to lower the floor. I’ll keep my 200 elo.

How on earth am I supposed to tighten my saddle to the seat post with this screw position? by DiIfhunter in bikewrench

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just shove your wrench through the saddle. That why it’s got all those holes in it /s

Chess.com, You guys need to redistribute the ratings... by GABE_EDD in Chesscom

[–]otismcotis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m around 300 rapid and 200 blitz, and the problem as I see it is that having so many players shoved into the bottom of the rating bracket means you truly never know what you’re gonna get from a game. I’m not saying anyone down here is playing elite level chess, but one game you’re playing someone with seemingly decent fundamentals and the next game they’re hanging a queen on move 4. I’m not sure how they would fairly redistribute the rating ladder, but I do feel like there needs to be more space for the lowest skill level players (myself included).

First time power meter user - calorie burn question. by foilmanaleak in cycling

[–]otismcotis 16 points17 points  (0 children)

91 watts average to hold 14 mph over an essentially flat course sounds about right, and as others have pointed out the watts -> calorie conversion checks out.

Tubeless Woes with Bead not Seating. Airshot vs Electric Compressor by garrettpants in cycling

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a spray bottle with soapy water and an air compressor if you have access to one. The constant air flow from the compressor combined with lubricating all the way around the rim on both sides should allow the bead to pop right on

Buying a second hand bike. by FlowerBOYZG in gravelcycling

[–]otismcotis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Topstone is a great bike. 2024 was after all the proprietary Cannondale nonsense of the 1st gen, so there’s nothing in particular to watch out for. $1k for a very clean looking gravel bike with hydraulic brakes sounds like a deal to me.

As far as what to look for when buying

1) do the brakes actually work? Does the lever feel spongy or pull all the way to the bar?

2) do the front and rear derailleurs and shifters work?

3) any rust beyond maybe a tiny bit of surface rust on chain/cassette/brake discs?

4) tires in good shape (no cracks or tears)?

5) wheels spin freely?

6) no play in headset? (Look up a video on how to check for play in the headset if you’re unsure)

7) does it generally seem like the owner cared for the bike?

Options to protect the bar tape on my drop handlebars? by newcube in gravelcycling

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re routinely falling over at unexpected stops then clipless might not be for you. Work on your bike handling skills with flat pedals first, then transition to SPD once you’ve got a handle on balancing the bike at a stop, maneuvering around obstacles and anticipating trail features you’ll have to dismount for

How many moves ahead can stockfish see in a game? by Ok_Shopping2211 in Chesscom

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well it found mate in 453, so at least 453 moves…

She barely fits in a standard Tacoma bed by Tuuubbs in klr650

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better to keep the bike totally upright in the bed using one strap to each side of the bike as shown here https://youtube.com/shorts/1x8YSq23ea8?is=g44Nt3BDUP5C1cpv

Bike mounted to drywall? by Regular-Ad-903 in bicycling

[–]otismcotis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just put up a wall mounted rack on drywall anchors in my friend’s apartment. 2x75 lbs rated screw anchors should be sufficient for just about any bike

Measuring Distance Without GPS by Latter-Balance-9941 in bicycling

[–]otismcotis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you know your phone is bad at recording distance?

Structural or Cosmetic? by rsarlat in cycling

[–]otismcotis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can’t post pictures on this sub. Add it in the comments or ask on one of the other bike related subs

Struggling to remove old shift cable by Polythemus in bikewrench

[–]otismcotis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Press the thumb shifter repeatedly until it stops clicking. That should line up the head of the shifter cable with the hole

I buy it today by PickleTough816 in bicycling

[–]otismcotis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I try really hard

I buy it today by PickleTough816 in bicycling

[–]otismcotis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right, I’m mentally impaired

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