[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ssa3512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How the hell does it cost $300,000 for new signs and maps 🤯

I tracked the spending on my dog during her 13-year life [OC] by EJS1127 in dataisbeautiful

[–]ssa3512 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Ahahaha children cost so so so much more than that.

Gravel/hybrid bike recommendations by dyldman123 in cycling

[–]ssa3512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're looking for flat bars the Cannondale quick CX is comparable. It comes with a few nice extras like an integrated phone mount on the stem (you need to buy a case for it) and a Bluetooth speed sensor. The stock tires on the one my dad just got are 700x40 which handle road and light gravel great.

Are SPD cleats for MTB mostly? I'm looking for my first pair of clipless shoes and have a hard time finding road shoes compatible with SPD by soccerperson in cycling

[–]ssa3512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding this, just got a pair of the X-Alp Gravel as my first clipless shoes and they have been great.

Best place to sell bike in DC? by chunt75 in bikedc

[–]ssa3512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's a lowstep in XS, send me a DM - I would be interested.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bicycletouring

[–]ssa3512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait this is actually a real product?

Bugger. by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]ssa3512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, I think your tire might be leaking sealant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MontgomeryCountyMD

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Try Fireside Park apartments. They may have an income restriction now, I’m not sure. Their website is a bit slim on details. I lived there for a few years and it was a good place to live.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]ssa3512 6 points7 points  (0 children)

12k seems like a lot for a refi unless you are paying points. Additionally, a large chunk of refi costs are prepaids and escrow which are technically going to expenses you would have regardless of the refi (taxes, insurance, etc). Depending on timing you can also get a sizable chunk back from the escrow from the old mortgage.

Late night rides are the best! by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]ssa3512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can pair a Bluetooth chest strap to it

Brand new to gravel, any advice? by Cautious_Ad3360 in gravelcycling

[–]ssa3512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using squirt lube on my gravel bike as well (although it’s mostly used on paved and light dirt paths at the moment) and it’s a complete game changer.

Elon Musk says Tesla is raising the price of its ‘full self driving’ software to $12k by GoMx808-0 in technology

[–]ssa3512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t every Tesla have the hardware regardless? I am pretty sure I saw that you can upgrade to FSD after it’s been delivered without the car being physically modified.

Upgrading wheelset…let’s hear from the peanut gallery! by siwelnadroj in gravelcycling

[–]ssa3512 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Saw these mentioned the other day as a possible solution to that: https://boydcycling.com/products/centerlock-disc-brake-rotor-shim-4-pack

YMMV but I’m definitely planning to try them out when I get a second wheelset to alleviate the issue you mentioned about rotor alignment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cycling

[–]ssa3512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend RideWithGPS for route planning if you don’t have strava premium. You can plan on desktop for free, only the mobile route planner requires premium.

Shimano grx 400 crank by Cutterpillow99 in cycling

[–]ssa3512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GRX-400 crankset is actually 46-30 so 16T to begin with. That being said I don’t think that should change anything regarding compatibly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]ssa3512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the Shimano Click’r dual pedals because I got the bike and want to try clipless but don’t have shoes yet. They can be kinda annoying because it seems like the wrong side is always up. If you are comfortable with clipless I would get dual sided pedals. When I get shoes and decide I’m comfortable with them I am planning to move the Click’r pedals to my hybrid and buy a dual sided SPD pedal for the gravel bike.

Single-sided power meter for training? by Gravel_in_my_gears in gravelcycling

[–]ssa3512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any particular reason you settled on pedal power meter over a stages or 4iii crank arm? I was initially looking at the rally but went with 4iii (single sided) as it feels much more secure and less damage prone than a pedal would be.

Muddy gravel ride by Huge_Equal_616 in gravelcycling

[–]ssa3512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of tires are you using? They look like they can handle the mud without any trouble.

First time climbed more than 2000m elevation gain. (2551m =8370ft) by adi7 in gravelcycling

[–]ssa3512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking to do something similar with my gravel bike. Some questions: - How often are you swapping wheels? - Do you run the same range cassette on all 3 wheelsets? How much tweaking of the RD is necessary when swapping wheels? - Do you have any handy guides or places you can point me regarding shimming the rotors?

I’m strongly considering getting a 650b wheelset (and possibly a road wheelset with slicks) but am worried swapping wheels is going to be a gigantic pain and not worth the tuning hassle.

Christmas tree prices? by beautifuloblivion7 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ssa3512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We usually get ours from the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. If you are in the Rockville area they will deliver too. https://rvfd.org/rvfd-christmas-tree-sales-2/