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| bio | website | jimchristie.me |
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| location | Columbia, MO | |
| age | 34 | |
| visits | member for | 11 months |
| seen | 3 hours ago | |
| stats | profile views | 56 |
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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May 12 |
reviewed | No Action Needed exploding inner tubes |
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May 12 |
reviewed | Reviewed Can I use a “short pull” brake lever with a set of V-brakes? |
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May 12 |
reviewed | No Action Needed Why don't brakes come with 'Safety Levers' any more? |
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May 12 |
reviewed | No Action Needed Why does the glue in a puncture repair kit dry up so quickly? |
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May 11 |
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Bike recommendation for daily commute I don't think we know enough about the OP to suggest a mountain bike, or any other type of bike. A road bike or hybrid may suit him better. And he can probably get a used one for about the same price as a used mountain bike and wouldn't need to change tires. |
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May 11 |
reviewed | No Action Needed Bike recommendation for daily commute |
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May 11 |
reviewed | Reviewed What Shimano jockey wheels are compatible with my old Shimano 105 9-Speed Derailleur? |
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May 11 |
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Bike recommendation for daily commute That's probably not a bad plan. Be aware though, our chat isn't "live" in the sense that most chat rooms are. It's more like a traditional forum. |
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May 11 |
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Bike recommendation for daily commute The answer to that meta question says to ask what to look for in a bike rather than to ask which kind of bike to buy. That's what I mean by asking about features. |
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May 11 |
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Bike recommendation for daily commute Welcome to Bicycles SE. Unfortunately, this question is probably a little too open-ended to work well with our Q&A format. There are just too many variables to consider, not the least of which is personal preference. You'd be better off asking what the relative advantages and disadvantages of different features of different bikes are. E.g., "What are the advantages and disadvantages of fixed gear vs. geared bikes?" Or similarly with road vs. hybrid. You may already be able to find existing questions of that nature on this site. |
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May 11 |
reviewed | Reviewed What should I be doing a week before a long distance bike ride? |
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May 10 |
reviewed | Reviewed Suspension fork - Can you leave them locked for a long time? |
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May 9 |
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What happened to pumps? Presta valves have become more common in the last few years. Do you know if you have those or Schrader valves? bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/244/terminology-index/… and bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/244/terminology-index/… |
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May 9 |
reviewed | No Action Needed What happened to pumps? |
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May 9 |
reviewed | No Action Needed In which orientation should a front wheel be installed? |
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May 8 |
reviewed | No Action Needed Improving metabolic efficiency |
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May 8 |
reviewed | No Action Needed Disabling back-pedal brake |
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May 8 |
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Is this an abnormal rate of spoke breakage? Spokes will often loosen up within the first month or two of riding on a new wheel. Did you have the wheel retensioned after buying the bike? If not, that could be what led to your current situation. |
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May 8 |
reviewed | No Action Needed Is there anything I can do to prevent snakebites (pinch flats)? |
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May 7 |
reviewed | Reviewed Does exercising solely through cycling cause injuries? |
