Sheldon Brown is the man. Don’t let the awful web design deter you: you can learn a ton of stuff about bikes on his site.

Back wheel is costlier to replace (due to gearing, assuming it’s not a fixie/single speed), so I prioritize locking the back wheel if I can only do one.

If you have quick-release axles and don’t want to worry about having your wheels stolen, most bike shops have security axles, which have a special key to loosen the axle. I’ve used them in the past for some extra peace of mind. Just dont lose the key(s)!

EDIT: if you get a LONG, beefy chain lock, you can carry it around your torso like one of those ammo belts. Convenient to not need a backpack or pannier for short trips. Be prepared to spend some $$ on a good lock. It’s a great investment.

Probably real beef!

Do you remember the name of the story?

Interesting… I’ll have to check that out.

Set your lights to blinky mode to save a bit of battery.

Don’t bike with headphones! You can often hear cars before you see them.

Wave at drivers when they’re nice to you, and smile! I feel like sometimes bicyclists can look grouchy due to exertion, but I think it’s important to show car brains that you’re indeed having fun :)

Stop to take pictures when you’re passing something nice.

Say hi to fellow bikers as you pass them. Biking is so much more personable than driving! Let’s build community on our way to/from work.

Happy & safe biking y’all

Lol, looks like it would be a slog but I’d still love to try it out.

I’ve been happy with Graphene on my Pixel 7. Only con is Google Wallet doesn’t work, but not a big deal for me personally. I also like that I can deny apps network access: I’ve been using Gboard without network access, which makes me feel a bit better in regards to privacy.

Peaceful wooded area with power transmission.

Wow sweet site, thanks for sharing.

Is that an actual tweet of his? Lol what a dork

I think the difference is that turds break down, while cockroaches are more durable. And I’m not talking about the pipes under your house… moreso the waste water treatment facility down the line.

I do not work in sanitation, I just remember reading that somewhere and the Three C’s stuck in my mind.

As for an alternative disposal method, I would suggest throwing the carcasses into a volcano.

Don’t flush roaches, they wreak havoc at the sanitation plant. Remember the Three C’s of stuff that regularly plugs up the sanitation system: Cockroaches, Condoms, Corn.

Nexus One was my first Android phone. I miss the trackball every day… so handy for moving the cursor through text. And it doubled as a notification LED! So sweet. Plus the removable battery, shit was awesome. I still have it in a box somewhere. I’m on a Pixel 7 now.

Lots of choices for sure. I haven’t built a PC in years but I’d start with looking at the requirements for the Minecraft & Jellyfin server, maybe shoot a bit higher to future-proof the build, then browse PC part picker builds to find combos that have worked well for others?

Best of luck to you.

I don’t know what you mean but that made me laugh.

Hello Nelly

Damn. At least you were able to walk it back, i.e. not terribly injured when it broke.

Those look so rad. Huge respect to the person /people who put the work into making those. Makes me wish I had more 3d printing/fabrication knowledge…

Can I ask how far you live from work? I’ve always tried to keep my commute distance short because I hated the time I wasted driving. Eventually I sold my car for a bike and have been much happier.