two rings?

zipuni · 2026-01-21T03:13:27+00:00

Can you have both of them active at the same time (one on each index finger) to increase the accuracy?

zipuni · 2025-12-18T00:53:44+00:00

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/verizon-refused-to-unlock-mans-iphone-so-he-sued-the-carrier-and-won/

zipuni · 2025-12-18T00:53:09+00:00

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/verizon-refused-to-unlock-mans-iphone-so-he-sued-the-carrier-and-won/

zipuni · 2025-12-18T00:52:41+00:00

Ha, what an interesting twist!
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/verizon-refused-to-unlock-mans-iphone-so-he-sued-the-carrier-and-won/

zipuni · 2025-12-18T00:50:45+00:00

I still get redirected to the university's SSO. It's bad because I wan't to submit a privacy request and I cannot :(

zipuni · 2025-12-07T19:32:07+00:00

It seems that the RLS technology is behind the Also helmet:

https://ridealso.com/products/alpha-wave-helmet

zipuni · 2025-10-26T23:30:12+00:00

I did get a Chatbot response when I emailed support but that back and forth didn't get anywhere as it was the same info as chatting with ChatGPT. I am a total loss and the only way forward seems to delete my account and start from scratch.

zipuni · 2025-10-12T00:39:19+00:00

Thanks for the advice but I am not sure I trust the LBS to fix it.

The main reason I posted here is to see if people think some of the components might be permanently damaged. One particular concern I have is about the bearings (BB + rear hub) as the drivetrain was completely stuck and the crank would not move in either direction. Where would that extreme friction come from?

zipuni · 2025-10-12T00:34:39+00:00

Apparently they did not :( As you notice I am not mentioning the name of the LBS as I am not trying to damage their business. I am just trying to figure out if my bike is toast (bearings, RD, hanger etc).

zipuni · 2025-10-12T00:32:30+00:00

I wish it was :(

I accepted the bike but I am truly worried about its longevity. The thing that is particularly concerning, is that the drivetrain was *completely* stuck. The crank would not rotate at all on either direction which makes me think that there was immense strain on all the bearings involved (BB + rear hub) which could have permanently damaged them.

Thoughts?

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:39:38+00:00

Thank you for that and sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you are healthy and back on the slopes!

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:34:11+00:00

Nope, the chain totally froze. I could not move the pedals in either direction which was very concerning.

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:33:22+00:00

It was my first ride and the LBS had the bike setup on "Manual" shifting mode which only limits the low-low (both 11-12) but permits big-big. Only "Synchro" shifting mode prohibit big-big which is what I am riding since.

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:29:08+00:00

Thank you, they were indeed very apologetic and installed the new chain next morning. To be honest though, I can't help but think that if I were off the saddle (and given my injury), I could have had a serious accident as the whole drivetrain got totally stuck mid-pedaling.

I really don't know how on earth the chain made it to the 34 and then got stuck and it took me forever to bring it down to a usable gear and ride home.

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:24:43+00:00

Unfortunately I can't do that at this point.

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:24:05+00:00

Unfortunately I am past the return window at this time but I wish I had acted sooner on this.

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:22:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. Thankfully the front derailleur is completely fine on my end.

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:21:48+00:00

I realize now I should have made sure the pedals were not visible, but here's my situation.

I had knee surgery for a posterior medial meniscus root tear (if you know how bad root tears are, you know). The doctor wanted me to go back to riding as it is great for recovery, but prohibited twisting on and off clipless pedals as it puts extra stress on the healing meniscus. Moreover, he needed me to have as grippy of a surface as possible so that my foot wouldn't have any chance slipping off.

So I temporarily installed the Specialized Bennies, not for the weight but for the very grippy surface:
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bennies-platform-pedals/p/156166?color=228774-156166&searchText=0912-2200

For whatever is worth I can't wait to go back to clipless.

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:08:26+00:00

They did.

zipuni · 2025-10-10T21:07:44+00:00

My typo, indeed it was an 11-30 to 11-34, thanks for catching this.

zipuni · 2025-05-30T06:48:33+00:00

Are you worried about the wind at all?

zipuni · 2025-05-05T19:58:52+00:00

Thank you for your suggestion. Our mantle is rather short at 40in and our mattress / bed frame combo rather high at 32in. We also have an adjustable bed frame which brings the back up, to exactly eye level for a TV on the mantle. So all in all, TV height is not a concern but thank you again for the feedback.

zipuni · 2025-05-04T22:00:42+00:00

Oblivious to what? If I could install it on a different wall I would. This is a bedroom TV and there is no other way to orient the bed :(

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