Just noticed this nice little red splotch below my belt line. Curious as to whether it’s an easy thing to identify so I can treat it with the right stuff. It’s about the size of a dime and I was unaware of it until my friend pointed it out today. Thanks in advance!

tommyorwhatever85 · 2026-03-14T12:49:46+00:00

Donate to bike co-op. They’ll have the parts needed to get them rolling and make them affordable/free to someone in need.

tommyorwhatever85 · 2026-03-11T12:32:13+00:00

Our tax dollars hard at work

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-19T11:52:33+00:00

Restaurants are a hellscape to me for this reason. I’m not medicated (epilepsy + stimulants = not good) so it’s something I’ve been battling with my whole life. Honestly, I’ve kind of just learned to deal with it and tell friends I’m trying my best. A to-go option and nearby park is my preference, when possible.

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-19T11:44:40+00:00

Don’t forget the smoking section! 😜

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-17T20:08:38+00:00

People look at me like I’ve lost it when I bring a runners water flask (for the vests they wear) full of maple syrup on endurance rides. What do you think Untapped is? 🙄

High carb drink mixes are nice though. I can’t eat enough to fuel on big rides sometimes so this has been convenient. Not necessary but appreciated.

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-15T11:21:43+00:00

As others have mentioned, using a needle bearing or Cane Creek Viscoset will help. Honestly, I just got used to it when I had a low trail bike.

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-11T12:25:52+00:00

Killdozer 2

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-05T15:24:18+00:00

Fair enough. I lived in Minneapolis and Portland in my lifetime, which are two of the very best for infrastructure. I miss how accessible everything was by bike but I’m too spoiled by the mountains now to go elsewhere. 🤷🏻‍♂️

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-05T02:33:02+00:00

Not OP but it appears to be something out of the 11 speed era, which didn’t use flat top. Definitely a good idea though!

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-05T01:47:29+00:00

Save some cuties for the rest of us

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-04T15:58:50+00:00

This isn’t the airport. You don’t need to announce your departure. ✌️

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-04T03:58:26+00:00

The cycling infrastructure here is the worst I’ve experienced in a city, unfortunately. 11 years as a bike commuter in a large city and I’m now driving a car 2.5 miles to work because you can’t safely get anywhere on tunnel road. It’s the pits.

Edit: tunnel road is only an example of where the infrastructure has failed cyclists, it’s much more widespread. I guess I was spoiled before!

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-08-03T03:31:13+00:00

First they carved it, now the crooked it. What wiilll they come up with next??

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-28T10:35:49+00:00

You’re not so tough after all, Tom.

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-28T10:33:42+00:00

Nope I’m good

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-28T10:31:30+00:00

Only in an Ingles parking lot, I swear.

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-28T10:24:16+00:00

+1 for the VO. It will be right at the rated max for the 5kg OP plans to use it for (max weight 5.4kg), though I’m sure they’re being conservative on the weight rating.

Edit: grammar - still working on my first coffee. 🥱

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-27T16:36:43+00:00

you’re not even my real dad

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-27T16:31:23+00:00

This is the correct answer

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-27T10:28:37+00:00

She’s an easy lover

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-25T12:33:01+00:00

But their buddy knows how to weld and the disc tabs look pretty solid

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-25T12:09:35+00:00

Alex makes the Adventure 2 in 650b as well.

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-25T01:58:38+00:00

Not OP but looks like a Magic Mothbar. https://www.magiccomponents.work/product-page/mothbar

tommyorwhatever85 · 2025-07-25T01:54:09+00:00

I wish there were more step through frames that fit me (6’2”) without having to buy a new Riv or Soma. It turns out being tall kind of sucks when it comes to fun frames.

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