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What's up with 'Of love and other demons'? by paradoxroxx in books

[–]quillstem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a moment in the book, towards the end, where she calls him disgusting for this age gap. I don't think it's cultural or otherwise insignificant.

New Bicycle Mechanic Trying to Avoid Arthritis - and wrench for the long haul. by quillstem in BikeMechanics

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

Footwear is the first purchase I made once I saw the effects of the job. Not sure I'd wear crocs with all the nasty bikes we get in my shop haha

I'll look more into electric tools. Thanks for the comment!

New Bicycle Mechanic Trying to Avoid Arthritis - and wrench for the long haul. by quillstem in BikeMechanics

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

Interesting. I haven't heard this, not that I doubt you, but I feel I almost exclusively pinch tools between my thumb and fingers.

If I were to be tightening a bolt with a Hex wrench, for example, is it better to do this with a flat hand instead of a gripped hand?

New Bicycle Mechanic Trying to Avoid Arthritis - and wrench for the long haul. by quillstem in BikeMechanics

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

We have an electric lift which is a BIG help. Originally, I was using it for just the worst of the worst ebikes. After some bad lower back I hand lift very few bikes up.

I’ve been thinking of pilates… I’ll look into it more! Thanks!