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CrabJoe StretchPants

CrabJoe StretchPants

Reincarnated Crab Walking Head Spinning Bruce Dick
Nov 30, 2003
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Adventurous said:
Yep, they'll install an Ecobee smart thermostat so I can set what that temp cutover is.
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Good choice, 10/10 would install again.

@Sandwich serious response....where in NH is the bike? Depending on where it is, and if you're willing to buy it sight unseen, I might be able to grab it for you. I'm in the Manchester area semi-frequently (Cycles, Etc. is my LBS), so if it's not too far I could be persuaded to get it for you. I need some small bike bits, so was planning to head up there soon anyway. I'm obviously not too far from you when I go to work, which is errrryday.
 
MikeD

MikeD

Leader and Demogogue of the Ridemonkey Satinists
Oct 26, 2001
11,735
1,819
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I am at a loss as to why we're making 38mm singlecrown forks that are heavier and not as stiff as a DC, with higher AC heights to boot.

I'm using a friggin 888 as a trail fork here, guys. Gimmie something lighter...

(maybe I should get my old Manitou Slider back going...hmmmmm. I wonder if a Sherman could fit a 27.5 under the arch.)
 
jonKranked

jonKranked

Detective Dookie
Nov 10, 2005
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MikeD said:
I am at a loss as to why we're making 38mm singlecrown forks that are heavier and not as stiff as a DC, with higher AC heights to boot.

I'm using a friggin 888 as a trail fork here, guys. Gimmie something lighter...

(maybe I should get my old Manitou Slider back going...hmmmmm. I wonder if a Sherman could fit a 27.5 under the arch.)
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TuRnInG rAdIuS
 
maxyedor

maxyedor

<b>TOOL PRO</b>
Oct 20, 2005
5,496
3,141
In the bathroom, fighting a battle
Slept like hell, woken up by a call from the wife as she left for work "my car won't turn on", head downstairs, can't jump it with my spare battery, shit's at 4 volts and won't take a charge either, ballz. I hate modern cars, this will be battery #4 on a 2015, my Taco eats a battery every 3ish years, but my 1993 Benz went the entire 10 years and 200k miles I drove it on the Walmart battery it came with.


Pulled pork last night was legit, but of course I forgot the leftovers in the fridge so I'll probably be stuck with something terrible for lunch, and didn't have time to make espresso either so I'll be acquiring a shitty cup of coffee as well. Shit way to start the week, I should probably start shopping for another 1993 Benz to cheer myself up.
 
MikeD

MikeD

Leader and Demogogue of the Ridemonkey Satinists
Oct 26, 2001
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I guess that's why all those Cannondale lefties are so hard to ride.
Westy said:
I am guessing frame compatibility could be an issue especially with carbon frames. You'd think Trek would be all over it with their stupid knock block.
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Bit of a chicken-and-egg sitch, though. If appriately-sized DCs were common to use on longer-travel bikes, frame makers would/could account for that in construction. There are really none, so no one needs to.
 
Sandwich

Sandwich

Pig my fish!
Staff member
May 23, 2002
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CrabJoe StretchPants said:
Good choice, 10/10 would install again.

@Sandwich serious response....where in NH is the bike? Depending on where it is, and if you're willing to buy it sight unseen, I might be able to grab it for you. I'm in the Manchester area semi-frequently (Cycles, Etc. is my LBS), so if it's not too far I could be persuaded to get it for you. I need some small bike bits, so was planning to head up there soon anyway. I'm obviously not too far from you when I go to work, which is errrryday.
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thanks man. He's in North Hampton, on the coast. I'd be happy to buy it sight unseen- it's a basketcase so as long as the frame isn't cracked then everything else can be replaced (and will have to be assembled). Doesn't seem to be too close to manch-vegas, but if that's an option then let me know. And I know I'm being an idiot by not expecting a dude to drive down to meet me for some back-alley craigslist deal, but it just cracked me up.
 
maxyedor

maxyedor

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Oct 20, 2005
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In the bathroom, fighting a battle
MikeD said:
I guess that's why all those Cannondale lefties are so hard to ride.


Bit of a chicken-and-egg sitch, though. If appriately-sized DCs were common to use on longer-travel bikes, frame makers would/could account for that in construction. There are really none, so no one needs to.
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Cannondale riders only turn right, everybody knows that.

Anybody ever ride a Bartlett? Tad heavy but otherwise seems like a solid dual crown enduro fork, not enough to push the needle toward DC enduro maybe?
 
MikeD

MikeD

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I didn't know that existed. I'd ride it.

In fact I'll probably buy one instead of the Fox 38 I was considering, when the time comes. That's rad. I imagine I might also be able to keep my 35mm flat crowns setup. (ed: Maybe wouldn't need to...)

That arch is bending my mind, though. Why?! I think I'd wrap it with tape lol
 
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maxyedor

maxyedor

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Oct 20, 2005
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In the bathroom, fighting a battle
MikeD said:
That arch is bending my mind, though. Why?! I think I'd wrap it with tape lol
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Yeah that arch is painful. When I got my TP I was a bit torn between the Help and the Ribbon, that arch definitely helped steer me toward the Helm. I understand it from an engineering perspective, but when I drop $5k on a bike, I can't not care about how it looks.
 
Westy

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
56,005
22,041
Sleazattle
gonefirefightin said:
Still no taste, possible smeller starting to smell the smells, Cough is lingering worse than an inlaw. Booking airfare this week.


In other news,


Found a kid in the UK that 3D prints a "card" style enclosure for a disassembled airtag that is half the width for easier and less obscure wallet tracking. Ordered one this morning

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This Gadgets item by JTEE3D has 1143 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United Kingdom. Listed on Jul 28, 2024
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www.scientificamerican.com

COVID Smell Loss and Long COVID Linked to Inflammation

Hamsters eating Cocoa Krispies reveal inflammation pathways from the olfactory system to the brain
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Sandwich

Sandwich

Pig my fish!
Staff member
May 23, 2002
21,832
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borcester rhymes
I got a filling, my dentist gets a new porsche

also my face is still fucking numb. they gave me an extra shot as it wasn't numb yet, but apparently it just took a little extra time, because now I'm proper fucked. Jesus christ drinking is hard
 
stoney

stoney

Part of the unwashed, middle-American horde
Jul 26, 2006
22,002
7,886
Colorado
Big boss on company wide call 2hrs ago:

"We're not using a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 finger approach. We're using the whole fist"

Bunch of surprised faces in the viewer squares, so I know I'm not the only one with a dirty mind. That probably should have gone through compliance first, like the rest of the presentation.
 
stoney

stoney

Part of the unwashed, middle-American horde
Jul 26, 2006
22,002
7,886
Colorado
Got call re: MIL1's condo yesterday. Closing might be pushed forward from 25th to 15th. She's losing her fucking mind right now.
 
Toshi

Toshi

butthole powerwashing evangelist
Oct 23, 2001
39,754
8,757
Hello all

I drove all around the metro area today on errands. Then I did all of my taxes I can do thus far. TurboTax sez the Feds will refund me over $30k.

I'm totally going to get audited, aren't I
 
jonKranked

jonKranked

Detective Dookie
Nov 10, 2005
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Westy said:
I am guessing frame compatibility could be an issue especially with carbon frames. You'd think Trek would be all over it with their stupid knock block.
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less frame material, but i believe there's a different standard test that needs to be passed to claim a frame is dual crown compatible.

we're starting to see some enduro-ish bikes that are dual crown rated, new Jekyll, one of the evil bikes, norco shore
 
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