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I've noticed lately that a lot of real brands aren't even selling on Amazon anymore, probably because they are so tired of getting bootlegged. Was recently looking for basic staple clothing items like tees and underwear and it's all fake made up stuff anymore, very few real brand names left. The knock off problem is rampant on Amazon and they've done little to nothing to fix it. Absolutely don't buy bike parts there. It's devolving into AliExpress, but at least there you know you're buying cheap knockoff poo poo from the outset, no illusions.
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Speaking of which Halfords have tyres in stock again, marathon plus in various 700c sizes were £35 each in store.
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Y’all have a favorite lock that fits in a jersey pocket and isn’t an Ottolock?
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blk posted:Y’all have a favorite lock that fits in a jersey pocket and isn’t an Ottolock? How secure? If it's "It's out of sight at a cafe stop and I'm nervous" then the Abus Combiflex. If it's supposed to be an actual lock, then there are no good options because anything light is easy to cut through.
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Nov 11, 2021 22:39
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Have you ever wanted a shoe that looks like Venom is taking over your foot? https://bikerumor.com/2021/10/27/radical-1900-loreone-custom-carbon-road-shoes-ramp-up-3d-printed-production-ltd-still-available/ 
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kimbo305 posted:Have you ever wanted a shoe that looks like Venom is taking over your foot? Just in time for the winter season. I find it very odd that 3D printing is touted as though it’s a good thing for production cycle equipment - it’s good for quick prototyping and potentially custom shapes, but it’s not really synonymous with quality production process, and isn’t compatible with decent materials. Are these printed specifically to fit a scanned version of each buyer’s feet? If not, who cares how they’re made.
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osker posted:Yo, this is loving wild. Guinness posted:The knock off problem is rampant on Amazon and they've done little to nothing to fix it. Absolutely don't buy bike parts there. It's devolving into AliExpress, but at least there you know you're buying cheap knockoff poo poo from the outset, no illusions. wooger posted:I find it very odd that 3D printing is touted as though it’s a good thing for production cycle equipment - it’s good for quick prototyping and potentially custom shapes, but it’s not really synonymous with quality production process, and isn’t compatible with decent materials. evil_bunnY fucked around with this message at 11:23 on Nov 12, 2021 |
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Nov 12, 2021 11:20
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evil_bunnY posted:This is a hilarious oversimplification but those shoes are still dumb as hell Yeah, I mean things change, and I know they’re even working on “3D printed” concrete buildings now - I just read it with the same contempt I hold for any business that says “using blockchain” in its marketing.
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wooger posted:Yeah, I mean things change, and I know they’re even working on “3D printed” concrete buildings now - I just read it with the same contempt I hold for any business that says “using blockchain” in its marketing. As a slight derail Agree with your thrust, though there are often context specific advantages If you are trying to build houses, your giant 3d printer run by a handfull of technicians for a week may end up being faster / cheaper than traditional building methods Accommodating a small printer farm onsite could work for small run production businesses This sort of thing is super finicky and highly context dependent , and 3d printing by and large sucks for mass manufacture /Derail
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Nov 12, 2021 12:54
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3d printed contruction is mostly real dumb because for most structures it's not the framework that takes time, it's the million little things around it (fluids, energy, moving elements, isolations, etc). 3d printing is awesome for rapid prototyping, and build quality can be awesome if you actually do your homework.
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Nov 12, 2021 12:57
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Gahmah posted:Hit a screw that punctured the inner rim on my rear wheel, any 700c 130mm Hub 6 bolt disc brake sized wheels anyone can recommend? I might have a spare rear wheel I can sell you for dirt cheap!
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Nov 12, 2021 15:59
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gamera009 posted:I might have a spare rear wheel I can sell you for dirt cheap! Turned out it was measured incorrectly and it was 135mm, was able to get a wheel from a shop in town. Clearly one tech telling me the wrong measurement means I need to buy all the tools myself for Christmas. Why, it'll be a savings after the first 5 or 10 times I gently caress up doing my own repairs. Or buy another bike. One bike been good, two bike twice good? 
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3d printed can also count as they 3d printed the mold, or positive, smoothed it out then made a proper mold out of that, then made the actual product. There's a lot of interesting ways you can make a good solid product out of 3d printed production steps which speed up the custom tooling process significantly. Take a 3d scan of your foot and send it to the company, they print it, builds a shoe around it, make a mold, etc.
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3d printing doesn't have to be squeezing plastic out of a hot glue gun. Laser sintering opens up creating metal objects with internal shapes that would be otherwise impossible.
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Did any other UK Goons get a ride london spot? keen on screaming memes at people whilst trying to cling onto their wheel
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This is getting far afield but I worked for a company that 3D printed (using laser sintering of metal powders) dental crowns, and stuff like that (custom organic shapes) is a perfect application of the technology.
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Nov 12, 2021 22:08
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Loving Africa Chaps posted:Did any other UK Goons get a ride london spot? keen on screaming memes at people whilst trying to cling onto their wheel Completely forgot to apply this year
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Loving Africa Chaps posted:Did any other UK Goons get a ride london spot? keen on screaming memes at people whilst trying to cling onto their wheel I just assumed it was the usual ballot that never gets me a place as I'm too young so didnt bother applying again. Shame.
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Nov 12, 2021 23:21
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6 trips on the bike today across all 4 cardinal directions How did I get a headwind in all of them
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Climbing hard, or even slightly hard, or even medium minus or whatever, fucks me up so quickly. Can I just do climbing intervals like 1 min on, 2 min off and get better at it? Also, my chain started skipping a bit when climbing, I assume it's the indexing that's slightly off. It's quiet elsewhere, but I'm guessing that the extra torque makes things flex a bit more so the chain starts catching on the inner sprocket. Does that sound right or could it be something else?
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Nov 13, 2021 12:31
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Last night my housemate had all his bikes (commuter, carbon road bike, alu gravel bike) stolen from out the back of our house. The thieves broke down the security gate to the estate to get in. For some reason they only took the rear wheel of my surly, and all my other bikes are stored indoors so I've gotten off comparatively lightly; he, on the other hand, has been wandering around the house occasionally shouting "gently caress" which is a fair enough reaction.
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MrL_JaKiri posted:Last night my housemate had all his bikes (commuter, carbon road bike, alu gravel bike) stolen from out the back of our house. The thieves broke down the security gate to the estate to get in. That sucks a lot and for some reason I think it reflects really poorly on Surly.
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Ola posted:Also, my chain started skipping a bit when climbing, I assume it's the indexing that's slightly off. It's quiet elsewhere, but I'm guessing that the extra torque makes things flex a bit more so the chain starts catching on the inner sprocket. Does that sound right or could it be something else? It sounds like you're describing cross chaining.
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The wheel was a shimano RX010, it was more likely that they were unlikely to flip a 64cm frame
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CopperHound posted:Skipping specifically refers to a chain riding up over the teeth of a cog and skipping forward. It is a sign of a worn cassette and most often happens when a new chain is put on. That could be it. Should maybe have been in the big ring and a bigger sprocket.
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Ola posted:That could be it. Should maybe have been in the big ring and a bigger sprocket. Hard to judge if it is a bike or technique issue from text.
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It’s that time of year in the Bay Area. Aka bring lights or you will probably die. Winter fog is different than summer fog. e: Gosh the uploader is dumb.
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How fast are you going to stick to the wall like that? 
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I had to kick my first car today when some geriatric white fucker decided encroaching on the bike lane I was using was the right way to turn around because he didn’t want to wait at the rail crossing anymore. I had our 2 kids on the bike. gently caress
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evil_bunnY posted:I had to kick my first car today when some geriatric white fucker decided encroaching on the bike lane I was using was the right way to turn around because he didn’t want to wait at the rail crossing anymore. I had our 2 kids on the bike. gently caress Had exactly the same deal last night with a dude turning left on a red arrow
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I keep telling you guys to keep small ball peen hammers on your top tube. A gentle tap on a drivers window with it is like spraying your cat.
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osker posted:I keep telling you guys to keep small ball peen hammers on your top tube. A gentle tap on a drivers window with it is like spraying your cat. Great way to get shot in much of the US.
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marshalljim posted:Great way to get shot in much of the US. yes, that too.
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Boogalo posted:3d printed can also count as they 3d printed the mold, or positive, smoothed it out then made a proper mold out of that, then made the actual product. There's a lot of interesting ways you can make a good solid product out of 3d printed production steps which speed up the custom tooling process significantly. Sup Will never pass up a chance to shamelessly post my shoes  
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^^^ how did you do the footbed, is it perfectly moulded to the bottom of your foot or just flat?evil_bunnY posted:I had to kick my first car today when some geriatric white fucker decided encroaching on the bike lane I was using was the right way to turn around because he didn’t want to wait at the rail crossing anymore. I had our 2 kids on the bike. gently caress I slapped the back of a car that was reversing into about 10 people (including me), they were only checking one direction of the two way bike lane. Some idiot put parking spaces on either side of the bike lane which is hell for everyone during rush hour.
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is the step-through design mainly for old people, I see if often on cargo/utility bikes (and I think in other countries like NL, it's pretty much every bike you see in the city) https://www.thehubbikecoop.org/product/marin-larkspur-1-381099-1.htm
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Step throughs are sweet. It's not a very stiff design so they have to make up for it by using thicker tubes, which brings up the frame's weight more. You're not going to see step through frames on time trials bikes any time soon. But I like step throughs. They're comfy and easy to
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actionjackson posted:is the step-through design mainly for old people, I see if often on cargo/utility bikes (and I think in other countries like NL, it's pretty much every bike you see in the city) Essential for anyone in skirts, dresses, tight trousers etc, and really just adds to the comfort and lack of effort / flexibility required to ride about.
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actionjackson posted:is the step-through design mainly for old people, I see if often on cargo/utility bikes (and I think in other countries like NL, it's pretty much every bike you see in the city) The Norco Scene is an amazing commuter. Specialized makes a similar bike. We're probably going to see more and more unisex step thru bikes hit the market as boomers get older and get their hips replaced in greater numbers.
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EvilJoven posted:The Norco Scene is an amazing commuter. Specialized makes a similar bike. We're probably going to see more and more unisex step thru bikes hit the market as boomers get older and get their hips replaced in greater numbers. I'm 39  I just like the style, but strictly for slow going utility/cargo purposes. I WFH so no commuting need
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