Anyone have a method for determining the best stem length and rise? I’m a casual road cyclist and I feel like I have too much weight on my hands, noticable more on longer rides. I kinda feel like it should be an inch (2-3 cm) shorter, but not sure how rise would impact that. How do I go about finding whats right without trying...
Thanks. This is what I am trying now. bought two cheap stems and am going to try them out. Current set up is 120mm but bought 100 and 90mm. Cost me $23. Figure I could send them back. Also trying the seat adjustment from other suggestions here. Thanks to all who responded!
“Heads up on the biggest shows for next year. This is gonna be MEGA. New tunes, new places, big vibes, big love 3 hours / no set break / endless party Tix on sale Friday Sept 15th, 9am PT / Noon ET”
Question to anyone who bought tix for the Chicago show: Did you get an email confirmation for your tix? The ticketmaster charge shows up on my credit card, but there is no confirmation of tix for me. Anyone else also have this happen?
Hey, thanks a bunch for the reply. Turns out my kid entered the email wrong when she bought the tix. Called and got it sorted after your message. cheers!
I recently went to the Bird’s Nest on Altgeld on a rec that they had the best wings in Chicago. Now, I’m no wings connoisseur, but they were pretty great. However, wings are not something I usually order. Anyone else been there for wings, and can you confirm or deny if these are in fact the shit?
Was visiting a wisconsin town this weekend and observed this nightmare-ish bike lane configuration… the road’s speed limit is 25mph, but has a massive 500’ acceleration lane. Gonna guess how many people actually obey the speed limit here?...
I wonder if they made the lane long to allow for more merging options with the bike lane. I wouldn’t want to be in that bike lane, but it may be safer with a longer lane ( at least in theory).
Oklahoma native, our cold weather pales in comparison to Chicago - there’s a concert in early February right outside of O’Hare that I am headed towards. Most Chicago tourist guides I’ve encountered online simply don’t advise to visit but my hands are tied....
Oh, it’s not that bad. Sure, we have some shitty cold days (or weeks) here and there, but it’s not like you’re going to the beach in Feb. I assume you are going to the Rosemont Horizon for your show? If so, that’s not in Chicago proper, which is where most of the action is. My experience in big cities is that you never really get to see the good stuff unless you know ppl there. You just get pulled into the tourist traps. If you leave some more deets on your stay, maybe I could rec some cool things to do. Obviously, you don’t have to get too personal, but are you satying in the city? What kinds of things do you like doing? Restaurants? Bars? Museums?
Ok! So, I’m not a city expert, but here’s some suggestions: 1)The loop is great for architecture, but I personally think the more “neighborhoody” parts of Chicago have the best vibes. The loop is the central hub for the EL (elevated trains) which are a great way to get around and see the city. I would say heading north (Brown and Red lines) from the loop would lead to the best neighborhoods for exploring if you don’t your way around. Of course, in the loop, you’ll be walking distance from the museums (art institute, museum of contemporary art, field museum, etc). Also, michigan ave which is a touristy shopping district. For drinks, I recommend The Bergoff Millers Pub (I think these bars were the first to get liquor licenses after prohibition) But head north if you want some adventure! 2)For a first timer, the lincoln park, lakeview, and rodgers park neighborhoods would keep you plenty busy. Lots of bars, breweries, niche shops and weirdness. Lincoln park is the swankiest of those three neighborhoods fwiw. There are other great neighborhoods, but they might be more complicated to get to. You can buy EL passes from vending machines at each station. Or you could just uber. 3) Chicago is a great music city, so you could check some local venues to see who is playing during your stay if you want to catch another show. Some of the mid sized venues are the Metro, The Riviera, & Thalia hall, but there are so many more. I have a friend who is a world traveler, and whenever he has companions from outside the country visit, he takes the to the Green Mill. It’s this old Jazz bar. Great music and a great vibe.
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday called for recusal of the judge presiding over the federal case that alleges he illegally conspired to overturn his election loss to President Joe Biden in 2020.
It is comforting to think of Trump as an idiot, and he may be, but don’t disregard that he has consistently shown that he is superb at manipulating systems. This strategy is the M.O. of the wealthy who can afford legal fees and cheat the system over and over and over again. Every one of these judicial ploys seems ridiculous in itself, but taken together, they show how he can just delay/bog down the system to HIS advantage. The courts have to play by the rules, were he does not. This guy will never serve time. The only way he would is if he pissed off OTHER WEALTHY PEOPLE.
Anyone come to mind that you can mention? I know his history of scamming, but to my knowledge, he takes advantage of those in a less powerful position (e.g. construction companies, students, etc.)
One thing to consider for both of these guys is that they are ancient. Like, either one could kick the bucket six months before election day. I hope the dems have a serious backup plan.
Still 35k. Automakers are only interested in milking the EV market, not making EVs for most of us. It seems like it would be less expensive to engineer/produce evs since the they are mechanically less complex. Any engineers out there that can verify this?
“He said [it] tasted like that junk drawer that everybody has in their kitchen, and that just seemed so insane to me,” Mechling said. The idea that a drink could be so off-putting seemed improbable, but as soon as Mechling tasted it, he knew the description wasn’t an exaggeration.
I moved back to gears after riding the last ten years on a single speed. Just greased all bottom bracket parts and crankset with custom lubricant my friend is piloting. A little science experiement!
Blue Vervain from last year (lemmy.world)
Pic from a fen restoration I help with. Prettiest one I’ve seen.
Stem advice
Anyone have a method for determining the best stem length and rise? I’m a casual road cyclist and I feel like I have too much weight on my hands, noticable more on longer rides. I kinda feel like it should be an inch (2-3 cm) shorter, but not sure how rise would impact that. How do I go about finding whats right without trying...
Paws? (lemmy.world)
Quiet Riot, "Cum On Feel The Noize" (official video) (odysee.com)
USA 2024 3hr Marathon Shows just announced (i.imgur.com)
“Heads up on the biggest shows for next year. This is gonna be MEGA. New tunes, new places, big vibes, big love 3 hours / no set break / endless party Tix on sale Friday Sept 15th, 9am PT / Noon ET”
Samurai Cop (1991) (m.media-amazon.com)
Just found this community so I had to post one of the best worst movies out there.
Curious about the "best" wings
I recently went to the Bird’s Nest on Altgeld on a rec that they had the best wings in Chicago. Now, I’m no wings connoisseur, but they were pretty great. However, wings are not something I usually order. Anyone else been there for wings, and can you confirm or deny if these are in fact the shit?
Porsche Macan EV Looks Like A Tempting Taycan Alternative At A More Affordable Price (www.carscoops.com)
You can choose a super power, but the first person to reply can name a side effect.
I always thought this was a fun topic. What power would you choose?
482 foot acceleration lane for a road with a… 25mph speed limit
Was visiting a wisconsin town this weekend and observed this nightmare-ish bike lane configuration… the road’s speed limit is 25mph, but has a massive 500’ acceleration lane. Gonna guess how many people actually obey the speed limit here?...
Mr. Pointy by Takashi Murakami (lemmy.world)
I’m not sure if this counts. Pop art from the '90s.
Going to Chicago in February - How screwed am I?
Oklahoma native, our cold weather pales in comparison to Chicago - there’s a concert in early February right outside of O’Hare that I am headed towards. Most Chicago tourist guides I’ve encountered online simply don’t advise to visit but my hands are tied....
Moments before a fight (lemmy.world)
Torttitude captured live on cam
Trump says he'll seek a new judge in election case (www.cnbc.com)
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday called for recusal of the judge presiding over the federal case that alleges he illegally conspired to overturn his election loss to President Joe Biden in 2020.
The chance of Trump winning another term is very real | CNN Politics (us.cnn.com)
EDIT: I would like to ask people in the comment section to respect community info. This is not c/politics. Thank you.
Volvo's EV margins take a hit in Q2, but the EX30 is expected to change that (electrek.co)
When you want a gravel bike, a tourer and a fixie, but can only afford one... (lemmy.world)
The unlikely rise of Malört as Chicago’s drink (www.wbez.org)
“He said [it] tasted like that junk drawer that everybody has in their kitchen, and that just seemed so insane to me,” Mechling said. The idea that a drink could be so off-putting seemed improbable, but as soon as Mechling tasted it, he knew the description wasn’t an exaggeration.
Bike maintenance day! (It's raining) (lemmy.world)
I moved back to gears after riding the last ten years on a single speed. Just greased all bottom bracket parts and crankset with custom lubricant my friend is piloting. A little science experiement!