Menagerie

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I saw a recent post that 60% of playtime in 2023 was spent on games 6 years or older. What 6+ year old games are you playing?

I haven’t stopped playing Overwatch since it came out, still getting on with friends 2 or 3 nights a week and putting in a few hours (and I’m still awful lol). I also still log on to Battlefield 1943 from time to time to get in a few matches....

Menagerie,

VI comes with a clock up in the corner of the screen so you actually have something tethering you to reality.

Menagerie,

Already got plenty of people to talk to in my head, a Wilson wouldn’t be necessary. Could make one anyways if there is enough boredom.

A hut sounds more appealing than a cave, but the right cave could make me consider it.

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Osees - A Foul Form

Run the Jewels - RTJ4

KGWL - PetroDragonic Apocalypse

Menagerie,

Pro-tip: These bikes usually come with little to no grease in the bottom bracket, headset, and front hub. I would recommend overhauling them sooner rather than later if you want the bearings to last.

Menagerie,

Overhaul as in pull the bearings out, clean them with degreaser, then inspect them. If the bearings are not pitted and the retainer isn’t bent out of shape, you can reuse them. If they are messed up, they are very cheap to replace, many bike shops will have replacements on hand. Once you have cleaned or gotten new bearings, pack the cups they sit in full of grease, and reassemble. Typically bearing retainers will have a side that is more rounded and a side that is more flat, you usually want to put them into the cup rounded side facing in.

Once you have it back together, you want to adjust it. The goal is to have the bearings be as loose as possible while not having any play in them. You also want to make sure the locknut is tight against the cone.

This page has info that will be useful for the bottom bracket.

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Menagerie,

BMX hubs tend to come with 3/8" axles rather than 10mm, which can potentially make it more difficult to find spare parts.

Cheap hubs, whether BMX or not, do sacrifice durability to get a low price. If you want your wheels to last, don’t go too cheap. With single speed hubs, if they use sealed cartridge bearings, then they are probably nice enough to last a long time. There are options for high quality loose ball bearing hubs too, but they will typically cost more than an entry level cartridge bearing hub.

Menagerie,

For someone who is overweight riding a bike, the weakest part of the bike is the rear wheel. If you have issues with spokes breaking or the wheel goes out of true easily, consider going to a bike shop and asking them to hand build you a wheel with a nice beefy rim and a decent quality cassette hub. The wheel might cost $200-$300, but it is worth it to get something solid you can depend on.

Your bike should be compatible with most rear racks.

You have a suspension fork up front, which limits options for a rack there. Sunlite makes a cheap rack that attaches to the cantilever studs that will work but doesn’t have a high weight capacity. Old Man Mountain makes very durable racks that attach at the axle, but cost quite a bit more.

Lots of fenders out there that will work, Planet Bike Cascadia fenders are fairly durable and have a good amount of coverage. Whichever fenders you get, you will need a set of p-clamps to attach them to the fork.

Cheap option for a trailer is to find a used kid trailer. Quite capable of hauling all sorts of things. If you go new, a Burley Flatbed or another trailer of the same style will be nicer to use.

Saddles are a very personal thing. What works great for one persons body will be an ass hatchet for someone else. First, ride the stock saddle for at least a few weeks to get your body used to sitting on a saddle. If it still isn’t great, try making some small adjustements in the angle or moving forward or backward. If it still hurts, go to a bike shop and get fitted for a saddle. This usually involves sitting on a device to measure your sit bones.

Only other essential accessory is a good set of lights. If you ride at night a lot and hate remembering to charge batteries, consider investing in a dynamo hub and lights.

Have fun!

Menagerie,

Offer them a hug. 2074 sounds like a scary time to be alive.

Menagerie,

Adding a trailer to your ebike let’s you have 4 wheels and the ability to carry gear without having to use a car.

Mountain bikes that are considered equivalents to Jeeps and Land Cruisers?

This might be the wrong community to ask this but I’ll give it my shot. I already own a very good Trek bike but it’s an urban commuter. I want something that handle dirt and country roads just as good as a Jeep or Land Cruiser. I know mountain bikes are best suited for off-road scenarios but I’ve only ever used urban bikes...

Menagerie,

Nah, many brands are capable of making a decent MTB. If you are grabbing something new, $1000 gets you an OK hardtail, $2000 gets you an OK full-suspension. Spending more gets you higher quality parts and lighter weight. Spending less, better to go used.

Menagerie,

I’d add a tail.

Menagerie,

Plasma Mobile with your distro of choice. Works better than Gnome or normal Plasma, especially when it comes to the on screen keyboard.

Menagerie,

My head is now clipping through a cardboard box full of stuff. I assume that wouldn’t be very survivable.

Menagerie,

Plasma mobile is worth a try, been pretty happy with it on a detachable 2 in 1 without it’s keyboard. The onscreen keyboard works better than Gnome or normal Plasma.

Menagerie,

Double wall rims can be made to be lower weight than single wall rims, and reducing rotating weight makes more of a difference than reducing weight elsewhere on the bike. Depending on how much lighter the new rims are, the bike might accelerate quicker. If the difference isn’t really noticeable, higher quality tires paired with the new wheels should help get that upgraded feeling.

Is it ok to use 26" 2.1 tires on 17mm inner width rim?

I have a nice 26" wheelset with Araya RM-17 rims I’d like to use for an old Mtb to gravel conversion. I thought I might put some Gravelkings I have on. I mounted one on the rim, and it looks like a legit balloon bike wheel. It really looks wild to me. Maybe because I’ve never seen this combination. Most of the charts I’ve...

Menagerie,

Yeah, it should work fine. If using it for single track it might feel a bit weird, but have heard of people successfully mountain biking on even narrower rims with 2.1" tires.

Menagerie,

Bikes and weed.

State Bicycle Co.

I've recently begun commuting to work by bike (7 miles round trip, mostly flat pavement) and am looking to get something to replace the ancient Panama Jack I'm currently using. I was looking at the State Bicycle Co. city bikes and have been hearing some mixed reviews. I was curious if anyone here had experience with the brand or...

Menagerie,

Pros: Cool paintjobs, parts tend to be of ok quality.

Cons: Frames are less than perfect and may have alignment issues. Buying a bike on the internet means you are getting something lazily slapped together and thrown in a box, so if you are not a skilled bicycle mechanic, parts will likely wear out quicker than normal due to poor adjustment. The model you are looking at is missing a front brake, so you will be unable to stop if the chain falls off.

Can "bullhorn" handlebars be used backwards as a café-/cruiser-style handlebar?

Hi. I'm looking to make my commuter a bit more upright (getting older) and want to change my handlebar to help with that. I think the typical beach cruiser handlebars (Electra) are too wide. Could a typical road-bike "bullhorn" handlebar be used backwards so the ends are closer to me rather than further?

Menagerie,

You can, but you likely won't get as good of result compared to handlebars designed for upright riding. Also, most bullhorn bars have a diameter of 23.8mm, which limits the brake levers and shifters you can attach. There are plenty of swept back bars that don't feel like beach cruiser bars. North Road style bars are made by a number of companies, and worth a look. If being rather narrow is important, check out the Nitto Bosco.

Menagerie,

Tektro R559 are modern dual pivots that are long enough and come in a nutted version. For something vintage, a Weinmann or Dia-Compe 750 centerpull brakes will be stronger than single pivot brakes, but require cable hangers.

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