jimirings

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bio	website	jimchristie.me
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I've been an avid cyclist for over a decade. I raced back in the day and now stick to commuting and touring. I also like to do my own maintenance, rebuild a bike here and there, and whenever I get a new bike (again, not as often as I'd like) I usually pick each part out individually and build it from the ground up.

I've been learning web development for some time now. I'm self-teaching in my spare time, so it's slow progress.

I've also recently discovered the wonderful world of Linux. I wouldn't call myself a "power user" so it's even slower progress than the web development.

I've been working in libraries for over a decade. I'm currently a Senior Public Services Associate at the Daniel Boone Regional Library.

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Jun 16	reviewed	No Action Needed What are the pros and cons of Double Butted vs Straight Spokes when building a wheel?
Jun 16	reviewed	Reviewed Is it really necessary to physically cross (interlace) the spokes on traditional wheel lacing?
Jun 16	comment	Is it really necessary to physically cross (interlace) the spokes on traditional wheel lacing? I'm not sure that this actually answers the OP's question. It may have been better placed as a comment.
Jun 16	reviewed	No Action Needed How effective is checking spoke tension by ear?
Jun 15	reviewed	No Action Needed Why aren't average speeds computed over distance?
Jun 15	reviewed	Reviewed Why aren't average speeds computed over distance?
Jun 15	comment	Why aren't average speeds computed over distance? I don't understand what you mean by computing it over distance. Could you give an example of what that equation would look like?
Jun 15	revised	I'm worried about my derailleur snapping. The chain isn't running around the bottom pulley, it's running next to it removed long-distance tag, added repair tag
Jun 15	comment	I'm worried about my derailleur snapping. The chain isn't running around the bottom pulley, it's running next to it When you say it's scraping against the frame, do you mean the bike frame or the frame of the derailleur (commonly called the cage)? Scraping against the bottom of the pulley and the actual bike frame would be *weird*. Also, as others have said, pictures would help a lot.
Jun 15	revised	I'm worried about my derailleur snapping. The chain isn't running around the bottom pulley, it's running next to it removed chastisement
Jun 15	reviewed	Edit suggested edit on I'm worried about my derailleur snapping. The chain isn't running around the bottom pulley, it's running next to it
Jun 15	revised	I'm worried about my derailleur snapping. The chain isn't running around the bottom pulley, it's running next to it Grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity.
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Jun 13	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on If I report intentional dangerous driving to police, will it have any effect?
Jun 13	reviewed	No Action Needed Twisted front tyre
Jun 13	comment	How can I prevent cars from passing me too closely? @unforgettableid This debate is getting overly long, a practice which is discouraged on SE sites. Thus, we should move it to chat.
Jun 13	comment	How can I prevent cars from passing me too closely? @unforgettableid First, I'm not necessarily saying that taking the lane is a bad idea. I'm just saying that if you do it, it may be interpreted by law enforcement and judges as illegal. Second, yes, the laws could be clearer. That's the problem. Third, citing another state's guidelines will not help you when you're talking to a cop or standing in front of a judge in your state of residence. And the MO Bike Fed is not a government entity and has no legal authority. And I'd like to reiterate: I'm not saying it's a bad idea. I'm just saying that you should be aware that it might not be legal.
Jun 13	comment	How can I prevent cars from passing me too closely? @unforgettableid I live in Missouri and our state law uses the phrasing "where safe" rather than "as practicable" and offers specific exceptions to this rule. I don't claim to know what these phrases mean because they are basically meaningless and the meaning will ultimately be determined the officer who decides whether or not to give you a ticket, and then either upheld or dismissed by a judge. But there's no denying that you're legally expected to ride as far to the right as you can.
Jun 13	comment	What is lever throw and cable slack? To get as little throw as possible, get the rotor aligned in the slot with the pads locked all the way down per the instructions. After that, discard the instructions. Put the bike on a stand and loosen up both pads until neither is touching. Tighten one down while spinning the wheel until it barely touches. Keep spinning the wheel and back it off slowly until it no longer touches. Repeat on the other pad.
Jun 13	comment	Spoke nipple broke, should I replace more than one? @Johnny It's actually more likely that the neighboring spokes are going to be damaged due to stress than the nipples. And they'll hold up just fine. They really only fail due to accumulated stress over a long period of time.