Following up on one the suggested solutions to my earlier road tubeless puncture issue. I tried out the Rema Tip Top patches and glue. Thanks to everyone who commented with a suggestion around how to fix the tire.
Read moreIf you have any interest in aerodynamics, and not just in relation to cycling, this video by Hambini (PhD in aerodynamics) is fantastic stuff. Fair warning, some might find some of the content dry, or abrasive, but I thought it was great. Enjoy.
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It saddens me a little to learn that Plex has decided to remove the 10′ “HTPC” interface from it’s PC version, but in truth it doesn’t really surprise me. Personally, I haven’t had a HTPC hooked up to my TV in a few years now. Devices like the NVIDIA Shield (what I replaced my HTPC with) are so capable, that […]
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There are quite a few options for fitting a 24mm Shimano crank in a BB30 bike frame. I chose the Wheels Manufacturing angular contact bottom bracket because of its ease of installation and perceived quality.
Read moreYou hear a lot about the decline of the local bike shop. Somehow it’s the customer’s fault that they are struggling. But perhaps it’s not quite that simple. Today I visited Wilmette Bicycle (my local bike shop), asking about a part, only to be told on the first ask that the worker didn’t know what it was, and (most importantly) […]
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The Orucase SB25 & SB30 are just a bit different, 5 cubic inches of difference to be precise. Good price, size, weight, and attachment mechanism. Just wish there were more interesting colors, and Orucase’s claimed fit was accurate.
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There are myriad quiet PSU out there, but Fractal Design’s new Ion+ Platinum is the first I’ve seen that can be configured to run in a semi-passive “Zero RPM” mode. Which frankly sounds like the perfect approach to selecting a PSU for a HTPC, or any PC, that will be used in a noise sensitive environment. Introducing the Ion+ Platinum […]
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I discovered a few weeks ago that when using my Garmin EDGE 530 with the Shimano DI2 system and an 11-34 cassette, the gears that are displayed are wrong. This video demonstrates one way to fix that. Update: Fixed in v4.10
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I recently discovered two tools that make it much easier to setup hydraulic disc brakes on my bike.
Read moreI’ve considered building a “smart” fan controller several times, but my planned implementation (rPi + ANT dongle + dimmer) is nowhere near as slick as what Keith has implemented. Which makes sense, because his plan could actually include selling it… Count me in.
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