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Comment on E-bikes: Seeking advice on a commuter bike that meets disability needs in ~transport
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Comment on E-bikes: Seeking advice on a commuter bike that meets disability needs in ~transport
Baeocystin Link ParentChiming in with some more thoughts, hope you don't mind. :) I do carry a CO2 inflator if I'm going on a longer ride. Just two cartridges. https://youtu.be/liDFmAjFDIs?si=AkdX1eBjZFX8_OkV&t=49 for...Chiming in with some more thoughts, hope you don't mind. :)
I do carry a CO2 inflator if I'm going on a longer ride. Just two cartridges. https://youtu.be/liDFmAjFDIs?si=AkdX1eBjZFX8_OkV&t=49 for the why if it.
This is the tire slime I use. ~6oz per tire for my 4" fat bike. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ENSRS0/
Valve stem cores + tool: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ENSRS0/
The janky tool that comes with the slime bottle is frustrating to use. This one is great. Spare cores are nice to have. After sliming the tubes, run a Q-tip soaked in isopropyl around the inside of the valve body before reinstalling the core, it'll save you a lot of trouble getting things to seat properly.
Both of these are tools that should be doable with a minimum of hand strength required. The valve cores can be a little fiddly if you have fine motor issues, but the tool is pretty forgiving if you take your time.
Hope this helps.
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Comment on E-bikes: Seeking advice on a commuter bike that meets disability needs in ~transport
Baeocystin (edited )Link ParentHappy to help! Fat tire bikes do feel very different than mountain bike or road bikes, and you do notice the extra friction, especially if you're running at lower pressures. (Which you should be...Happy to help!
Fat tire bikes do feel very different than mountain bike or road bikes, and you do notice the extra friction, especially if you're running at lower pressures. (Which you should be doing, to get the benefits of the tire size.) It's not terrible or anything, but it's there. That's if you're riding without assist.
Once a motor comes in to play, it's all benefits. They eat bumps and pavement discontinuities that would have you wince on a mountain bike, and crash on a road one. They float over softer dirt and gravel without mushing out. Most importantly for my no-longer-young frame, they're a lot easier on my body, even without the mechanical complexity of shocks.
The one negative that just is what it is, is that fat tires also collect goat's head thorns in my area to an annoying degree compared to my more traditional mountain bike. I played around with all kinds of liners (really didn't like the increased wheel mass) and expensive, thicker tubes that didn't really help. My ultimate solution was to go back to regular tubes and double-dose with tire slime. I don't even bother patching them, just pull out the thorns and keep riding. If you don't have nature's caltrops in your area, this may be less of an issue, but it's worth mentioning just in case. I recommend the slime regardless.
The reason I regret not getting a folder is because there are several trailheads in my area that I'd love to ride, but regular car/bike mounts are surprisingly difficult with heaver e-bikes, and hard on the bike itself to boot. My friends that have folding ones just toss them in their car's trunk, which fast, easy, and much more gentle on the bike itself. We're all old enough that our single-track days are behind us, so any durability differences between folding and non-folding frames hasn't shown up.
[edit] A couple of pictures of my bike, with seatpost, mirror, grips, etc. Mine does have front shocks, but (to my surprise when I learned this) I prefer the ride with them locked out, and just using lower pressure (8-12PSI) to smooth the ride. https://photos.app.goo.gl/B4JJE4fivynKmikF9
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Comment on E-bikes: Seeking advice on a commuter bike that meets disability needs in ~transport
Baeocystin (edited )LinkI'd say the latest folding Rad stepthrough: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/electric-bikes/products/radexpand-plus-electric-folding-bike?variant=40266316939360 I wouldn't worry about...I'd say the latest folding Rad stepthrough: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/electric-bikes/products/radexpand-plus-electric-folding-bike?variant=40266316939360
I wouldn't worry about hydraulics; cable-activated discs are more than adequate, and simpler to maintain in many ways. Belt drive is very nice, but again, I wouldn't worry about it at all.
I've been riding a RadPower non-folding bike since 2015. Still using the same battery, original chain, same discs. A few thousand miles. It's ~65 pounds, but you don't feel the weight at all when riding with even minimum assist. The spring seat (with spring chosen appropriate for my bodyweight) and rear-view mirrors are my only add-ons. Fat tires at a medium-low pressure are excellent shock absorbers, and (IMO) a good safety benefit on rougher roads. Don't bother with the extra weight of the tube protectors, just pre-slime the tubes.
Mine uses a slightly older version of the same motors the modern ones use, and the 750W is perfectly adequate for getting my 250-lb self up even very steep hills with minimal effort. I do have to help some, but it really isn't much if I don't want to, and my ~175lb friend doesn't need to pedal at all. My only regret is not getting the folding version, as storage (and travel with a vehicle) is so much easier! I'm 50/m, FWIW.
[edit] The seatpost I mentioned https://www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/seating/products/sr-suntour-sp12-ncx-seatpost
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Comment on Generative AI for Krita in ~tech
Baeocystin Link ParentNo need to convert to seconds, something like t=2m18s works, too.No need to convert to seconds, something like t=2m18s works, too.
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Comment on Is Nebula worth it? in ~tech
Baeocystin LinkI'm going to go against the prevailing opinion here and say no, it isn't. The content is sparse, and the management of what you want to see on the page is awful. The vast majority of what I come...I'm going to go against the prevailing opinion here and say no, it isn't. The content is sparse, and the management of what you want to see on the page is awful. The vast majority of what I come across is cross-posted to YouTube anyway, and I really don't care about a few-week exclusive.
I sub, as I like supporting creators directly, but I cannot honestly say I enjoy using the service, and unless things improve, I will probably not renew next year.
[Edit]- Full disclosure, I do most of my watching via the FireStick app, so that may be affecting my opinion.
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Comment on Generative AI for Krita in ~tech
Baeocystin Link ParentIt really and truly can.It really and truly can.
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Comment on Generative AI for Krita in ~tech
Baeocystin LinkI've integrated this in to my regular workflow, and it's been a tremendous amount of fun. I fully agree with @Staross - these tools flourish as elements of an overall art system. A complementary...I've integrated this in to my regular workflow, and it's been a tremendous amount of fun. I fully agree with @Staross - these tools flourish as elements of an overall art system.
A complementary AI-based tool for Krita is object-aware masking. https://github.com/Acly/krita-ai-tools
I have fun with the generative AI plugin, but this masking tool probably saves me more actual time. I almost shudder when I think how much time this would have saved me back in the day.
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Comment on What do I do if I don't have any clothes? in ~life.style
Baeocystin Link ParentAppreciate the insight. Thanks for replying.Appreciate the insight. Thanks for replying.
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Comment on How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a “marginalia” process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge? in ~creative
Baeocystin LinkCompletely Serious Answer- I don't, and my retention is the better for it. If I focus on note-taking, I lose the forest for the trees. Rather, I simply re-read. My first pass through a document is...Completely Serious Answer- I don't, and my retention is the better for it. If I focus on note-taking, I lose the forest for the trees.
Rather, I simply re-read. My first pass through a document is a low-pressure read, focusing on what catches my eye. Once I'm done, if I feel like there is more to be found, I read the material again. New ideas and connections naturally spring up upon repeat exposure. I read again. Am I still getting more from the process? Again!
Most importantly, by the time I'm done with the process, the concepts I've learned are very stable in my memory, because they have multiple anchors across multiple moods, times, and reads to keep them fixed in usable brainspace.
Spaced repetition works, and it works shockingly well. IME, everything else is painting the bikeshed.
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Comment on AI video won't work in Hollywood, because it can't make small iterative changes, former Pixar animator says in ~movies
Baeocystin Link ParentYou're spot-on with the force multiplier take. If you want a fun example of what pros can do, Corridor made an 'animation' using AI to do the heavy lifting a year ago:...You're spot-on with the force multiplier take. If you want a fun example of what pros can do, Corridor made an 'animation' using AI to do the heavy lifting a year ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVT3WUa-48Y
They have a detailed how-to on their main site, and technology has improved a lot since then.
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Comment on Philips agrees to pay $1 billion to patients who say they were injured by breathing machines in ~health
Baeocystin LinkThe machine referenced is the Phillips Dreamstation 1. Why articles never mention such salient details is maddening. I'm also someone who used one for several years. Nothing more to do at this...The machine referenced is the Phillips Dreamstation 1. Why articles never mention such salient details is maddening.
I'm also someone who used one for several years. Nothing more to do at this point, but the what if stress is real.
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Comment on How ECMO is redefining death in ~health
Baeocystin LinkFascinating article. ECMO kept my uncle alive years ago during an emergency bypass surgery; he'd had a 'widowmaker' heart attack, where the major blood supply to the heart itself was blocked, but...Fascinating article. ECMO kept my uncle alive years ago during an emergency bypass surgery; he'd had a 'widowmaker' heart attack, where the major blood supply to the heart itself was blocked, but prompt ECMO/bypass saved his heart and allowed him to live on for almost 20 years longer. We're all grateful for it.
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Comment on The "Great Games"- AAA titles, easy brand recognition- are what everyone pushes. But sometimes you need a "just average" game. in ~games
Baeocystin LinkI really like games sized like Orcs Must Die! or Orcs Must Die! 2. A complete experience, engaging loop, and nothing more than what it is, by which I mean no multihour grinds to pad the playtime,...I really like games sized like Orcs Must Die! or Orcs Must Die! 2. A complete experience, engaging loop, and nothing more than what it is, by which I mean no multihour grinds to pad the playtime, not unneeded logins or social, just some good, well-done fun. OMD2 co-op with my cousin has been some of the most fun gaming moments we've had, even though we've played plenty of the big-budget titles as well.
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Comment on What do I do if I don't have any clothes? in ~life.style
Baeocystin Link ParentHave you used the service? I'm not OP, but I've been needing to update my wardrobe since I lost some weight, which is a good problem to have, but I am very much not in tune for what makes stylish...Have you used the service? I'm not OP, but I've been needing to update my wardrobe since I lost some weight, which is a good problem to have, but I am very much not in tune for what makes stylish clothing, and could use some help.
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Comment on AI video won't work in Hollywood, because it can't make small iterative changes, former Pixar animator says in ~movies
Baeocystin Link ParentWorth mentioning that AI-powered masking is my currently most-used AI-assistive tool in Krita. I can click on a partially-obstructed $object, and 7,8 times out of 10 it will be properly masked,...Worth mentioning that AI-powered masking is my currently most-used AI-assistive tool in Krita. I can click on a partially-obstructed $object, and 7,8 times out of 10 it will be properly masked, with minimal to no further editing required before I can make it its own layer, etc. Even the failures are time savers over manual masking. It is almost painful to think how much time I could have saved back in the day, were such things available!
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Comment on The tech baron seeking to “ethnically cleanse” San Francisco in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentHacker News, the site, is a great forum to read, especially if you work in tech. Partially for the fact that it has a high ratio of Noteworthy In The Field folks posting, but mostly for the fact...Hacker News, the site, is a great forum to read, especially if you work in tech. Partially for the fact that it has a high ratio of Noteworthy In The Field folks posting, but mostly for the fact that DanG is an amazing mod, and keeps the place civil and focused. On the startup side of things, well... Yeah.
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Comment on Former naturalists/materialists, what changed your view? in ~humanities
Baeocystin LinkPosting two relevant sci-fi books by Peter Watts that deal directly on the topic: Blindsight, which can be read in its entirety on the author's website: https://www.rifters.com/real/Blindsight.htm...Posting two relevant sci-fi books by Peter Watts that deal directly on the topic:
Blindsight, which can be read in its entirety on the author's website: https://www.rifters.com/real/Blindsight.htm
The parallel/sequel (same universe, same time as Blindsight, different group) Echopraxia: https://www.amazon.com/Echopraxia-Peter-Watts/dp/0765328038#customerReviews
If you like pondering meditations on the Mind's I, they're a fantastic chew.
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Comment on Folding bike recommendations in ~transport
Baeocystin LinkAlthough I haven't ridden it myself, one of my friends has a https://helix.ca/ , and absolutely loves it....Although I haven't ridden it myself, one of my friends has a https://helix.ca/ , and absolutely loves it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/foldingbikes/comments/xtv1uu/helix_bike_has_anyone_here_purchased_one_recently/ for a relatively recent discussion about them.
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Comment on Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk in ~transport
Baeocystin Link ParentThis SMBC is worth keeping in mind: https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/2013-04-07 More than ten years old, and if anything, more true now than then. Personally, I think we're running in to the...This SMBC is worth keeping in mind: https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/2013-04-07
More than ten years old, and if anything, more true now than then.
Personally, I think we're running in to the limitations of Dunbar's Number. Our brains are only built to be able to handle so many people, and our defaults of what make sense for social interactions must be formed around this maximum. The internet has blown that way, way open, but we don't yet have the social moores to navigate appropriately. Algorithms that drive engagement certainly aren't helping, but I'm afraid the root issue goes even deeper.
There can be a little seepage from a fresh puncture. Very small amounts! Think of the amount of water it would take to saturate a q-tip, and the seep amount is usually about a quarter of that. Just enough to see a damp spot on the tire. And that's about it. :)