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    Wow. I'm impressed by the civility here, and...

    Wow. I'm impressed by the civility here, and especially by Art's recognition of the valid points above.

    The problem with riding on the road is that if one makes available the option to squeeze...
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    ^^^ Always take the lane! Drivers must change...

    ^^^ Always take the lane! Drivers must change lanes to pass, just like if they encounter agricultural equipment on the road.
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    What's this bizarro cloud? Join up! I'll be in...

    What's this bizarro cloud?

    Join up! I'll be in Creel in like 5 days...491059
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    A lot of Baja singletrack exemplifies the "keep...

    A lot of Baja singletrack exemplifies the "keep it secret, keep it safe" moto motto.

    Many of us have the gpx, but you kind of have to know someone to get them, as it should be. That said, the...
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    Camped outside of Tucson, where I'll leave the...

    Camped outside of Tucson, where I'll leave the car before eading into MX tomorrow to moto around until the eclipse and then mosey back.491037
  6. ^^ As evidenced by the fact that the Trumpists...

    ^^ As evidenced by the fact that the Trumpists helped create a bill that would address many of their concerns and then changed their minds about it when their leader reminded them that they need for...
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    Nah, they just need to carry less shit....

    Nah, they just need to carry less shit. Suspension spacers (and airbags, for that matter) don't increase the safe load capacity of a vehicle.
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    I've had a fun time in AZ over the last week....

    I've had a fun time in AZ over the last week. Unfortunately I sprained my ankle today on a random leader fall while rope soloing Peacemaker (.10a, 7p) so I'm out for a bit.490779490780490781
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    If I have time when setting up a wheel for the...

    If I have time when setting up a wheel for the first time or when re-taping, I like to put some caulk around the stem. Let it cure for a few hours before airing up the tire. I believe it helps to...
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    Yeah, why wouldn't they just lock it in at...

    Yeah, why wouldn't they just lock it in at standard time?

    Oh, right--it's about the money. It's always about the fucking money.

    "And the biggest argument for this approach may be an economic...
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    Wait until you hear about all of the...

    Wait until you hear about all of the jurisdictions that don't have any recycling pickup. Or about the ones that have no recycling capabilities at all!
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    You could maybe rant about it, since it does...

    You could maybe rant about it, since it does specify the ring sizes... I would maybe be a little leery of buying a "Crank Army", though. I'd return it if I were you.

    It would not be crazy to...
  13. She very clearly says "He changed" over and over...

    She very clearly says "He changed" over and over in interviews I've heard. Changing one's opinion based on changing circumstances is a mark of intellectual honesty.

    Elno used to be innovative and...
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    There is a huge translucent jug of it beside the...

    There is a huge translucent jug of it beside the DOT station on the Carson side of Spooner. It's labeled "salt solution" in big letters. I just try to rinse off the undercarriage of my car regularly.
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    I did it in a medium box. Mine has wood blocks...

    I did it in a medium box. Mine has wood blocks with ski straps to hold 4 sets of skis totally stable. It survived a big trip to BC on the back of my RV.
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    Check out this crazy glide...

    Check out this crazy glide crack.489423489424489425
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    My usual BC spot was pretty uninspiring today....

    My usual BC spot was pretty uninspiring today. Even true N in the trees was wind effected. The best skiing was actually up high out in the open. I guess it's so windy hammered that it's uniform, at...
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    I just drove my sis to RNO from Carson. Washoe...

    I just drove my sis to RNO from Carson. Washoe Valley was full value. 2/10, do not recommend, especially with the oblivious Utard driving with no tail lights. He even ignored me when I pulled aside...
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    It looks like a decent "all road" bike. 40mm...

    It looks like a decent "all road" bike. 40mm clearance is not enough to give it "gravel bike" status, IMO. GRX Di2 is fantastic. GRX carbon wheels are pretty nice, too. If you don't need real...
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    Everyone saying to just get a 10" Victorinox,...

    Everyone saying to just get a 10" Victorinox, cheap bread knife, and small paring knife is correct.

    I'll add that if your 10" knife isn't sharp enough to fall through a ripe tomato without any...
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    I noted this solid example near Carson City. The...

    I noted this solid example near Carson City. The other side held the plentiful condiments etc. Look at that winch!488647488648
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    Ok, I did it for him.488369

    Ok, I did it for him.488369
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    Yeah... Maybe go ahead and check the ingredients...

    Yeah... Maybe go ahead and check the ingredients in Skratch and get back to us on that one.

    The amount you want to eat after a workout depends on how long/hard it was and how depleted you are. It...
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    Why pay for Skratch? 60g of sucrose and 20g of...

    Why pay for Skratch? 60g of sucrose and 20g of whey will be just as effective and will cost pennies.
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    I disagree. I wasn't complaining about...

    I disagree. I wasn't complaining about independent travellers who rent sketchy wagons and live in them for 5 weeks while skiing alone at random spots they found by looking at topo maps. I was...
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    I agree with the foreigner... Fuck influencers...

    I agree with the foreigner... Fuck influencers and the guided mobs making Hokkaido crowded. I'm glad I spent big chunks of 2 winters there before it blew up.
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    Modern chains are so much better than the good...

    Modern chains are so much better than the good 'ol days when knee-to-stem was a regular occurrence. I agree that wear was likely not the culprit, but it should be noted that 11s, and especially 12s,...
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    I went on a little bit of a gym kick for the last...

    I went on a little bit of a gym kick for the last 18 months or so, but have recently backed off significantly because I prefer to allocate that training budget to climbing and running.

    In that...
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    A friend just had a tub and tub surround coated...

    A friend just had a tub and tub surround coated with the white 2 part epoxy by a local pro. He did a mediocre job for $2800. Ripping it out and replacing would have cost at least $6k, though.
    ...
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    The situations in which one would use a PUR line...

    The situations in which one would use a PUR line overlap much more with 60m rope situations (alpine, long routes where rappels are possible, etc). 70m ropes are great for sport (required on some...
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    FWIW I determined that I could get a free Carfax...

    FWIW I determined that I could get a free Carfax by signing up for their "owner membership" program or whatever. I used a throwaway email and it worked well.
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    Hahaha... Wrong callout! For some reason I saw...

    Hahaha... Wrong callout! For some reason I saw your username instead of smmokan's. Maybe that would also be good, though?
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    Climbers: Petzl PUR line

    I ordered a 200m piece and can part it out. I just want one 65m section. Has anyone been looking for one of these for less? I'm thinking ~$130 per 65m section.

    If there's interest PM me and I'll...
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    No 500# steel bumpers? I am dissapoint.

    No 500# steel bumpers? I am dissapoint.
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    DTM, you should just crowd source it. Post some...

    DTM, you should just crowd source it. Post some more shirtless pictures and we'll all weigh in on your lean body mass percentage.
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    I was expecting all rain at here at 4900...

    I was expecting all rain at here at 4900 (Carson), but we have about 1" of white slop. That bodes well for snow levels, methinks, unless it gets warmer through the day.
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    Didn't nail it today: the greenhouse effect...

    Didn't nail it today: the greenhouse effect brought the Mank Monster. It sure was a good run though!
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    Ms CE has refused to watch that MB video even...

    Ms CE has refused to watch that MB video even though it's been in our feed front and center. Her job is probably a goner in a few years.

    The world is seriously not ready for this stuff and it's...
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    I'm reminded of a Moray eel, poking its head from...

    I'm reminded of a Moray eel, poking its head from its hidey-hole.
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    Are we still getting free Carfax reports here? ...

    Are we still getting free Carfax reports here? I'm helping my SIL sell a car and one potential buyer wants one.
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    It's still very nice out there folks. My tracks...

    It's still very nice out there folks. My tracks from 2 days ago looked fresh: no melt or wind.486757486758
  42. I'll be dead center at Francisco Zarco, near...

    I'll be dead center at Francisco Zarco, near Torreón, MX. It will follow a few weeks of moto riding in the Copper Canyon, so it's not a trip only for the eclipse, but that was the germ of the idea.
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    I went out this morning assuming that the day...

    I went out this morning assuming that the day would be cut short by warming temps and mank. It never came! I have no reason to think that tomorrow morning (at least) will be just as good as today...
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    There was a little refresh in my spot so snow was...

    There was a little refresh in my spot so snow was better today than earlier in the week. It warmed up right before the little storm moved in and baked things just a tiny bit, but it was still...
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    The super slow start this season meant I'm just...

    The super slow start this season meant I'm just now getting going. But skiing powder is still the best thing there is.486273
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    Saw this elsewhere.486042

    Saw this elsewhere.486042
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    I don't know about all of your North shore...

    I don't know about all of your North shore traffic and crowds, but the snow way out in the backcountry where I like to go was far better than I expected today. The upside down layers are there, but...
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    You should add it up (various online calculators...

    You should add it up (various online calculators will get you close enough). I'm very nearly vegetarian, and was getting a decent amount from dairy, eggs, and legumes. But it was still lower than...
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    FWIW 28s are faster than 25s in all situations...

    FWIW 28s are faster than 25s in all situations except extremely steep hill climbs on perfect pavement...

    That said I run 25s bc I'm happily rolling on rim brakes and have a couple lying around to...
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    I only saw 14% off on most of them... The lady...

    I only saw 14% off on most of them... The lady needs some fast tires so she can get used to no traction on preparation for the Breck Epic.
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