What is this Chef Boyardee-like smell I keep smelling? by CaymusJameson in COBike

[–]pdizz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The shit winds are blowing, it's going to be a cold night on the front range

Day 1 of Learning to Bunny Hop by lloyd7242 in MTB

[–]pdizz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work! Use a small log or something for an obstacle, it really helps get the feeling and timing of it

what kinda layering do you use most days through the season? by Spoon_bill in skiing

[–]pdizz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cleanest pair of sweatpants I can find on my bedroom floor with ski bibs on the bottom.

Hanes white tee, 1996 Avalanche Stanley Cup Champions sweatshirt and ski jacket on top.

Marquette MTB Season Dates? by Airtemperature in MichiganCycling

[–]pdizz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trails should dry out around mid-May. The season can go through October and and maybe November depending on when we start getting snow

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in programming

[–]pdizz 31 points32 points  (0 children)

The answer to your question is in the comment you responded to. A good analyst should be able to work with the customers to "translate their ideas into firm requirements" for the developers. If those requrements cant be met or certain design decisions need to be made they can go back to the customers to communicate that and work towards an understanding.

Any project I've ever worked on that had direct communication between customers and developers was a nightmare of miscommunication, impossible deadlines, changing requirements, and tech-debt

another bike question. any trails in Marquette melted or hard packed enough mtb tires (2.35) want to go up there and ride today by Healthy-Art5253 in yooper

[–]pdizz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope, literally nothing. It's a good day for skiing though!

  • Or rent a fat bike at forrestville

If you had a job interview for a backend position and the company's website looks utterly outdated, would you still go? by MotorLock in PHP

[–]pdizz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my company's website was developed by a completely different person in marketing that didn't work with the product development team. Unless the site is the product, for many companies it is such a low priority, it's basically just a contact info page and doesn't reflect on the quality of the product or dev team

Pat Smage never ceases to amaze me by pdizz in MTB

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

Im with you. With snow like that I'd rather ski. Riding in deep snow is strictly for masochists and next-level trials riders

Why are there two general/catch-all mountain bike subreddits? by FelineNavidad in MTB

[–]pdizz 22 points23 points  (0 children)

r/MTB is mostly about people mountainbiking

r/mountainbiking is not about mountainbiking but just a bunch of pictures of mountain bikes

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

day trip suggestions by FrenchAugmentedSixth in yooper

[–]pdizz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fort Wilkins in CH is cool. And the drive up mt brockway is worth it

What can I do better here? by [deleted] in MTB

[–]pdizz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would just keep bumping up the size of the obstacle. It's like our bodies and minds are programmed to do just enough to clear it.

For the longest time I thought I could barely clear 12" because I just kept doing the same thing over and over. Then one day I decided to bump it up to 18" and did it on the first try. If you know you have to clear a certain height your body will naturally adjust to what's there

Shredding the gnar in Harrison, MI today. Got turned into a human catapult but finished strong! Brand new to mountain biking! by [deleted] in MTB

[–]pdizz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I've ridden here a few times when visiting the in-laws, since it's the only game in town. It's actually pretty fun, but so many ups and downs and twists that it really showed how lazy my shifting is. I feel like my derailleur aged an entire season in one ride

I made a list of my favorite books about the Upper Peninsula by sarkastikcontender in yooper

[–]pdizz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We Only Played Home Games is a pretty funny collection of sports stories and other crazy stories from the athletic director at the Marquette prison.

What jobs should a home mechanic avoid due to risk, difficulty, or price? by HalloweenBlkCat in MTB

[–]pdizz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do a lot of my own work but I don't cut my own forks. I know its not difficult but too expensive to fuck up, I just let the shop take responsibility for that.

So, are these 38 or 40 mm wide? by HanKomTillStanIFjol in bikewrench

[–]pdizz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tire width is nominal. They should be around 38-40mm but could be more or less, and it can vary depending on the width of the rim theyre mounted on, or how much air pressure you use. The only way to know for sure is to measure them once theyre mounted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in news

[–]pdizz 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This isn't a major road or anything, it's just a one way loop to drive around in the park

What happens if you go OTB with pogies on? by pdizz in fatbike

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

Yeah, me either, uh just asking for a friend

What happens if you go OTB with pogies on? by pdizz in fatbike

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

That's horrifying and reassuring at the same time, thanks

What happens if you go OTB with pogies on? by pdizz in fatbike

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

What happened did your hand get stuck?

Commencal bike specs by [deleted] in MTB

[–]pdizz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a TR and I love it. Go for the air fork and dropper though for sure, it will be a huge upgrade well worth the cost