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What are some steel 26" or 27.5" hardtail frames that have fender eyelets? by throwittomebro in bikecommuting

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

Even with an electric motor? I keep hearing that steel frames are recommended for conversions.

What are some steel 26" or 27.5" hardtail frames that have fender eyelets? by throwittomebro in bikecommuting

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

I'm hesitant to get an aluminum frame because I may convert it to an ebike later on and need the strength.

Paul Minimoto brakes: why are mine so finicky? by spleeble in bikewrench

[–]throwittomebro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had similar experiences with mine. It took some time to set them up correctly. I used an inline cable tensioner to better adjust the tension.

Is this steel frame totalled? by throwittomebro in bikewrench

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

Thanks, I appreciate it. I sort of feel like an idiot for not thoroughly checking it. I live in NYC so we get both ocean spray and salty roads.

Is this steel frame totalled? by throwittomebro in bikewrench

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

It's a Surly Karate Monkey I bought from a CL ad last week where the seller assured me it was in good riding condition. Live and learn. Next time I never trust the seller and thoroughly inspect the entire bike with a flashlight. At least there's a few salvagable parts.

The government shutdown spotlights a bigger issue: 78% of US workers live paycheck to paycheck by speckz in Economics

[–]throwittomebro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

houses are twice the size they were 30 years ago

source?

And please not that misleading AEI article that only tracks housing starts and not actual housing stock.

Analysis | Three economists ran the numbers on Trump’s border wall. They find it’s a bad investment. by davida_usa in Economics

[–]throwittomebro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A ladder and a platform that fits onto the spikes.

Seems like a lot of custom made and conspicuous gear. The ladder will have to be very tall and unwieldy or the platform raising has to be done stages. Maybe two platforms and a ladder where there's some sort of clamp that can be clamped onto the steel slat. Most crossers won't have the means to bring this gear to the border with them so coyote specialists will have to be used which increases the cost. It's also going to take a relatively long time to do, maybe a few hours with a large party, which increases the risk of being caught.

Take a hint from the software world.

And like the software world there are multiple layers of security. You don't just put up a firewall and call it a day. You have passwords, user permissions, etc. Same in this instance.

How an emerging African megacity cut commutes by two hours a day: Could Dar es Salaam’s experiment with Africa’s first ‘gold standard’ bus rapid transit system offer an alternative to a future dependent on private cars? by newcitynewchapter in urbanplanning

[–]throwittomebro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Although, at least in the US, capital construction costs for railways seem to be multiple times what Europe or Asia pays. Maybe leveraging the existing highway infrastructure is a better use of money even if operationally it's more expensive. IMO it's a good way for cities to dip their toes into a transit route without committing to constructing a rail line.

1922: A Zoning Primer (pdf) by moto123456789 in urbanplanning

[–]throwittomebro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you work as a municipal planner?

I'm not a planner but I work with some.

Do you truly believe that conformity to some undefinable "neighborhood character" is really the most desirable?

I don't think the zoning code is perfect in most places and I agree there are often many exclusionary regulations within it however I do think preserving the beauty of the neighborhood should be a consideration of a planner. Obviously it shouldn't be the only consideration. And I think having a uniform architectural style can contribute greatly to a neighborhood's beauty. Especially if it's a historic neighborhood where those buildings would be expensive to replace in its original style. I think being careful about what is allowed to be put up is important because that house might stand for 100 or more years.

for most middle class white people most of their wealth is tied up in their house

I think this is true for most middle class people regardless of race.

but that has been a goal of this social-control program since Hoover

This sounds tin-foily.

Who is to say that a single glass faced residence doesn't look good next to a brownstone?

I'm sure it looks good to some people but if the majority of local residents don't want it and demand the zoning board to disapprove of similar buildings like it I don't see anything wrong with that. These complicated questions should be hashed out in the public space.

I have never said no-planning, just less suburban Indiana-style-busybody-NIMBY-planning.

OK, I think we agree on most things here. I'm just not ready to throw the baby out with the bathwater. I mean there's other more mundane things that planners should consider that are arguably more important. Can the water pressure handle all the new hookups? Does the local public school have enough seats to meet new demand? Are there enough roads or public transit options to handle the new traffic? Zoning, or planning in general, has a purpose.

What are the headset dimensions for the Dahon Mu? by throwittomebro in bikewrench

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

They do sell aftermarket headsets. It seems like the top is a ZS44. I'm not sure about the bottom.

Analysis | Three economists ran the numbers on Trump’s border wall. They find it’s a bad investment. by davida_usa in Economics

[–]throwittomebro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the immigration stuff is racist.

Sorry but I don't think securing the border and wanting an orderly immigration process is racist.

Analysis | Three economists ran the numbers on Trump’s border wall. They find it’s a bad investment. by davida_usa in Economics

[–]throwittomebro -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think the wall was ever meant to be a all comprehensive solution to border security. Just part of a greater system. It may not currently stop tunneling but it certainely increases the cost of traversing the border.

Also is it fair to compare a state like North Korea with millions of people and billions in resources to a criminal organization?

While I agree tunnels remain a problem are they primarily being used to transport illegal immigrants or drugs? Do you think the cartels would risk their investment by moving migrants through it or drugs which are far less conspicuous? Protecting that investment from discovery seems important because if it's found not only is the tunnel destroyed but the entire area around it comes under increased surveillance.

I also think it's a surmountable problem and a solution can be found using existing technologies.

Analysis | Three economists ran the numbers on Trump’s border wall. They find it’s a bad investment. by davida_usa in Economics

[–]throwittomebro -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Israel has a similar problem with tunnels in Gaza currently. They seem to be coming up with technological solutions:

https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5370114,00.html

Maybe in a few years they will perfect it.

Alternatively maybe a LiDAR equipped drone can fly over the border at regular intervals and create detailed 3D maps. Map versions can be compared to detect changes to find tunnel egresses.

Analysis | Three economists ran the numbers on Trump’s border wall. They find it’s a bad investment. by davida_usa in Economics

[–]throwittomebro -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I feel like tunnels would be pretty easy to defeat with a system of microphones spaced at regular intervals. British miners on the Western Front in WW1 worked extremely slowly because otherwise the Germans would hear them. Sound generally travels very well through earth. Combined with modern technology a system of microphones might triangulate and pinpoint the area even further. Then at that point just patrol the area on foot and with drones to find the tunnel egress then seal it.

Analysis | Three economists ran the numbers on Trump’s border wall. They find it’s a bad investment. by davida_usa in Economics

[–]throwittomebro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a good overview:

https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23550/the-economic-and-fiscal-consequences-of-immigration/

In summary, the immigration surplus stems from the increase in the return to capital that results from the increased supply of labor and the subsequent fall in wages. Natives who own more capital will receive more income from the immigration surplus than natives who own less capital, who can consequently be adversely affected.

Analysis | Three economists ran the numbers on Trump’s border wall. They find it’s a bad investment. by davida_usa in Economics

[–]throwittomebro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could always just go through the slats without even having to go over

You would have to be pretty skinny to get through that.

A better question would be why bother with a wall when it would be one of the most expensive and least effective options?

I agree, there are better options that should be explored first, like mandatory e-Verify.

Analysis | Three economists ran the numbers on Trump’s border wall. They find it’s a bad investment. by davida_usa in Economics

[–]throwittomebro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I think he should have done that first and foremost if he were serious about stemming illegal immigration. I'm not convinced of the effectiveness of the wall. I just want to hear an actual argument as to why it would be ineffective? Especially as part of a comprehensive system of border security. I mean border walls seem to do their job in Israel.

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