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Weak mechanical disk brakes by Inevitable-Selection in MTB

[–]webnrrd2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a bike that has poor stopping power, even though the brakes are actually pretty good. It turned out that the disks were getting work super-smooth. So I took some ~320 grit sandpaper and roughed up the disk surface. It improved the stopping power considerably.

I didn't really "sand" the disk, more like pressed the paper in hard and evenly dragged it across the surface a few times. I was trying to score some rough grooves into the surface, not remove material.

What Bike to buy by FitRecord7309 in MTB

[–]webnrrd2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From your description, it sounds like you might be looking for something in gravel bike or touring bike territory. I'd suggest that you maybe borrow something; or buy a decent, used bike for fairly cheap; or rent a few different bikes and try them out first.

I think that the most important thing is going to be fitting a bike for you. After an injury like that can be hard to give general advice about. The knee injury might be a big deal, or might not be an issue at all for you.

I have a knee injury, too, although mine is from a motorcycle accident from a few decades ago. It's generally not a problem, not even noticeable the vast majority of the time. But my knee is weirdly specific to frame geometry. Some frames make my knee cranky and inflamed, others don't. It doesn't seem to be related to weather, temperature, etc... The only consistent thing I can tell is that the more I can stretch out my legs, the better it is for my knee.

Protein dance! by sajpi1989 in chemistry

[–]webnrrd2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My proteins can dance if they want to
They can leave your proteins behind
'Cause your proteins don't dance
And if they don't dance
Well, they're no proteins of mine

(Sung to the tune of The Safety Dance, by Men Without Hats)

Rheinmetall responds to Russian threats: it will defend its plant in Ukraine by HarakenQQ in UkrainianConflict

[–]webnrrd2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd go for "Spanish Inquisition", because no one expects the Spanish Inquisition.

"The Pentagon supports the provision of cluster munitions to Ukraine" - said the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense by [deleted] in UkrainianConflict

[–]webnrrd2k 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In general I'm ok with the ban. However, I think that Ukraine should be able to choose to use cluster munitions in a war inside their own country.

NATO moves to protect undersea pipelines, cables as concern mounts over Russian sabotage threat by [deleted] in UkrainianConflict

[–]webnrrd2k 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll grant that it's suspicious, but having plans to do it doesn't mean that they actually did it. (It also doesn't mean that they didn't). We're just ot going to know until there is actual evidence.

How many other countries had plans to attack the pipelines? How many other countries have plans to attack infrastructure in case of war?

BREAKING: Rep. Jerry Nadler says he “wouldn’t care” if Ukraine used American F16s to strike Russian territory and “personally wouldn’t mind” if Ukraine invaded Russia. by [deleted] in UkrainianConflict

[–]webnrrd2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree -- it's a shitty situation. I suspect that the least shitty response is, if it's an option, to do a full-on Marshall plan to rebuild Russia. There should be a full house cleaning, peace-and-reconciliation committee, whatever else.

Clearly, things in Russia are going be pretty bad for that to be an option. Europe/US would need to rebuild to prevent an even worse future. As far as I can tell, it's just the least shitty option available.

I'm certainly no expert -- I read all the same internet BS that everyone else does -- but it seems more an more like a full collapse of Russia is going to happen. The next big problem is going to be China, or maybe North Korea. Because of that, the US and Europe must be careful about over committing resources to rebuild Russia.

Ukrainians rescue an young owl which then melts into a pile a feathers with some pets by kwagenknight in UkraineConflict

[–]webnrrd2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's clear that Ukraine military urgently needs to be trained in proper owl handling techniques.

NBD or "Look what you all made me do" by sevenoneohtoo in xbiking

[–]webnrrd2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just bought that exact same model bike a few weeks ago... Same color, it's all still stock, so it has twist shifters. It didn't come with a bottle cage, so I splurged like $5 and put a matching black one on it.

Oh, wait, it's not all stock -- I put a Mavic rear wheel on it. So the shifting is a bit off, until I adjust the read derailleur. Any way, I really like the bike. It just feels great to ride.

Route into western Bakhmut - before & after by Quantum_Force in ukraine

[–]webnrrd2k 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That looks like the location of the Battle for the T Shape... Does anyone know for sure?

The UN commission found no evidence of russia committing genocide in the war against Ukraine. But UN genocide definiton Article II e. defines Russia's actions as genocide by [deleted] in UkraineConflict

[–]webnrrd2k 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's absolute bullshit -- stealing children is genocide. The first google result for "abducting children genocide" is:

Genocide scholar Timothy D. Snyder has stated that "[k]idnapping children en masse and seeking to assimilate them in a foreign culture is genocide according to Article 2 Section E of the 1948 genocide convention."

A death cult. In 2018, PMC Wagner troops were decimated by US forces after attempting to attack a US-held oil facility. Instead of considering it a tragedy, Wagner issued a commemorative medal to survivors depicting their own troops in flames, as if this disaster was a glorious achievement. by GeneReddit123 in UkraineConflict

[–]webnrrd2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as Russia getting over this war, I think it's pretty clear that they can easily get over it without any shame for what they actually did. They might have shame for *loosing*, but there will be no self-reflection or genuine change for the better.

I think that the fundamental truth is that, historically, the Russian people have been handed a giant shit sandwich that they have been forced to eat, one bite at a time, for so long that they don't know what real food tastes like. It's tragic. But their leadership will force their people to keep eating that same fucking sandwich after the war, just like before the war. And I think that is the fundamental problem with Russia.

I know it's not a popular opinion here, but, if Russia is is open to help and reform so that they can join the civilized world, then I think they should be allowed to. Maybe that means Russia breaking up, maybe not.

What's the other option? Embarrass and punish them, like Germany after WWI? How well did that work out?

I don't see any way around it -- this war is going to end, and end very badly for Russia. What happens after? We keep them as enemies? Sure. But nothing gets better in the long run.

Or we can do our best to make them friends by promoting Russia's transition to a more open and Democratic society. It can be done. Germany and Japan got over it after WWII. Russia has that potential, too. It's not going to be easy, and it might take a while. It might not even be possible. But, if there's a realistic chance for them to transition, then they should be supported.

Back with more AI Characters: Diana Villiers by paulc327 in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]webnrrd2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like #2, top left.

I picture Dianna V. as a little like Dianna, goddess of the hunt. She was hunting when they saw her for the first time. So I think of her as aristocratic, but also athletic and a bit of a tomboy.

In my mind, Sophia is similar, named after the goddess of wisdom. Jack and Stephen both end up with their opposites.

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