I wish this report could explain how a company like Loblaws can continue to consistently post hundreds of millions of dollars in profit per year, because the report makes it seem like pricing is out of their control.
The photo was from a site that no longer seems to be up. The pedal on the right, measuring at 15.7mm is the same size that the pedal on my indoor spin bike uses and I want to use standard 9/16 threaded pedals instead....
If you can’t find anything bike specific you can get general purpose coils (helicoil i think? ) for for bolting stuff in oversized threads , no idea if that will hold up probably not great if you need to remove them often.
I didn’t know if that might work, but thanks for the suggestion. I don’t plan to really take the next set of pedals off, unless for servicing, so this might be an option. Never used them before, but know of them.
Very interesting! Now that I see it, I can’t unsee it! That’s pretty interesting, but I think finding a solution is either going to be too expensive or just not worth the effort. Maybe I’ll see if I can just remove the crank arms and put on a standard pair!
Premier Doug Ford’s push to get beer and wine into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost Ontario taxpayers at least $225 million, but there’s evidence the full price tag actually adds up to hundreds of millions more....
Why is Doug so obsessed with the alcohol industry? From the “buck-a-beer” gimmick to ramming booze in ordinary stores, something tells me he’s got a lot of money in private investments and favours from his buddies in the industry.
Works across pretty much any browser and on Android (maybe iOS, I’m not sure). I’ve got it set up on my Synology NAS through webdav, and it’s been reliable.
I do also use Linkwarden, but that’s more to collect web pages, and not just bookmark them. The archive feature is great, since it doesn’t rely on the page still being live to work.
I’ve used a few e-scooters, and have put probably 10,000km on them between the two.
I do not own an e-bike, but ride regular bikes (probably more than 10,000km by now.
If I had to choose one, it would be an e-bike. Just because they offer greater flexibility, reliability, longevity, utility, and would work better on bad roads and trails (common in Ontario, and I can imagine so in BC).
The biggest advantage with an e-scooter is portability, and probably cost. If those factors are the top priority, go with an e-scooter.
The only downside is no swappable battery which you get with most e-bikes.
Well, if your e-scooter dies for whatever reason (happened to me), you’ll be pushing it to your destination. An e-bike can still be pedalled.
Plus the ones I’m looking at have a supposed range or 60+ Km’s but even if I only got half that It would be good.
Ok, range claims on e-scooters tend to be greatly exaggerated. My Ninebot Max has a claimed range of 65km, and even at 150lbs, there’s no way I’d get more than 45km. In colder months, the range tanks.
The exception was my Emove Cruiser, which had a claimed range of 100km, and I was able to get that much going about 18km/h on average. That was an awesome experience, but I’ve had to push that one due to a faulty battery once, then a flat that my tire sealant wasn’t able to plug.
Good luck with whatever option you go with. I’m on team folding bike, so that’s another option, with or without electric assist.
EDIT: There’s a guy on YouTube called “Nic Laporte”, who I believe lives in Vancouver. He covers a lot about e-scooters and micromobility, and there may be some good content there for you to help make a decision. Here’s one “why I ride an electric scooter” that brings up some pros and cons.
New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who've never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging.
As someone who suffers from chronic, unspecified joint pains, I can say without a doubt that cycling not only helps to get rid of the pain (while on the bike), but the effects last days after my ride.
Jogging, on the other hand, increases my body pain like 300% for a week. LOL
I’ve got the Netvue Birdfy with built-in AI detection and a solar panel. If you don’t get the AI version, you have to pay a subscription for that feature.
It’s mounted to a huge tripod meant for studio lighting, and I just installed a squirrel baffle under it. The feeder is about 8 or 9 ft in the air.
It’s awesome to watch them live, or to just replay a bunch of captures at the end of the day. Cardinals are out at 5:30am, and the last birds (also often a Cardinals pair) are usually at the feeder just before sunset (around 8:30pm EST these days).
We had a family of house finch visiting and had 4 or 5 of them at the feeder at one time 😂 All those baby birds!
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu’s lawyer has said there are still numerous other legal procedures to come, and the deportation process could take months or years.
I agree that the truck industry needs to change (I know a few career truck drivers who have shared their experiences), but this was not a case of improper training, or even fatigue.
There were so many warnings for the driver leading up to the intersection. He didn’t even try to stop.
Only he knows what happened, but the court documents have listed perfect driving conditions, ample warnings, and squarely puts blame on the driver.
I ordered a pair of Pedaling innovations Catalyst flat pedals - they are very long and designed so the pedal axel is in the middle of your foot. I haven’t used them yet, but I’ve found a LOT of foot relief by riding with my mid-foot, even on flat pedals that aren’t large enough to do that optimally.
Generally speaking, most flat pedals work for me, but on very long 100km+ rides, I get hot foot, general foot pain, and don’t enjoy it as much as I should. I’m hoping the Catalyst pedals solve this problem.
Hey, FWIW, I also ordered a Rockbros wide pedal, which I took for a spin on a 120km ride today.
Based on the platform measurement, it’s just a tiny bit shorter than the Catalyst, but for $55 Canadian, so this will go on my other bike when the Catalyst pedals arrive.
With the Rockbros wide pedal, I experienced absolutely zero foot discomfort and my feet feel great after the ride, too. I’m completely blown away.
Mid foot cycling should be taken more seriously. I’m sure some people give up on cycling due to various pains, and they only move to smaller and more restrictive pedals because that’s what they’ve been told are “the best”.
This has been bothering me long enough that I figured I’d check to see if anyone else is having the same issue, and more importantly, if there’s a fix....
Thanks for that. I’ve got a Framework laptop, and just looking at their support community, it seems like Firefox has not been playing well for quite a few people, with many citing “choppy” performance, so I’ll have a look what they’ve discovered.
I got a confirmation that payment was on the way… Unfortunately, “all class members who made valid claims will receive a payment of $7.86”, which is hardly worth the time spent filling the application.
TRUMP GUILTY ON ALL 34 COUNTS (www.bbc.com)
Google accused of secretly tracking drivers with disabilities (arstechnica.com)
Burnout Is Pushing Workers to Use AI—Even if Their Boss Doesn’t Know (www.wired.com)
Non paywall: archive.is/DCIVo
Loblaws boycott: Costco and Walmart are Canadians’ top low-cost grocery store alternatives (cultmtl.com)
A new study by Léger has assessed Canadians’ perceptions on the Loblaws boycott, which is currently underway over claims of greedflation.
Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting (theconversation.com)
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For the good of the country, rich Canadians need to pay higher taxes on passive income (policyoptions.irpp.org)
web.archive.org/web/…/tax-the-rich/...
Where do I get an adapter for this oddly sized pedal thread? (lemmy.ca)
The photo was from a site that no longer seems to be up. The pedal on the right, measuring at 15.7mm is the same size that the pedal on my indoor spin bike uses and I want to use standard 9/16 threaded pedals instead....
Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M (www.cbc.ca)
Premier Doug Ford’s push to get beer and wine into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost Ontario taxpayers at least $225 million, but there’s evidence the full price tag actually adds up to hundreds of millions more....
Which link/bookmark manger do you prefer, and why?
There are so many out there, a few that I came across include:...
Final Question. E-Bike or Electric scooter?
I am going to make my purchase this Wednesday. And a late addition to the fold is an electric scooter....
Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too (www.npr.org)
New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who've never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging.
Self-hosted YouTube downloader?
Is there a self-hosted downloader that would automatically download liked videos or the ones added to a specific playlist?
Chipping sparrow chipping on my window well (lemmy.ca)
Refugee board orders deportation for trucker in horrific Humboldt Broncos crash (www.theglobeandmail.com)
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu’s lawyer has said there are still numerous other legal procedures to come, and the deportation process could take months or years.
What pedals do you use? How do you like them?
Some websites are nearly impossible to use in FF due to slow performance
This has been bothering me long enough that I figured I’d check to see if anyone else is having the same issue, and more importantly, if there’s a fix....
You may be eligible for LifeLabs class-action lawsuit, but you need to apply soon (www.ctvnews.ca)