Does anyone here routinely go cycling in ordinary trainers like Chucks? I tried with mine (knock-offs) and I don't think it was good for them, felt like they were bending downwards at the back of the pedal and I think I could see a faint line across the soles afterwards.
My pedals are for some reason metal and sort of spiky, maybe like, those old style rubber platform types would be less aggressive on my poor casual trainers?
@i_cannot_today Then just go with the pedals alone, assuming you are not doing crazy distances, you should be ok.
My view may be skewed, because I’m not touching a bicycle without those clip in shoes and I do have plank-stiff soles. The advantage of stiff soles is your feet muscles don’t have to do that much work.
I’m definitely on the other side of the spectrum, though. I dress for the ride, because the ride is my destination, so to speak..🙈
@tk@biketooter@cycling@mastobikes I had an original Purple Pugsley with large marge rims, but the frames had both disc and Canti bosses and i set mine up disc. I later had a local frame builder extend the front triangle a couple inches so it actually fit me, but then later sold it when they came out with the 4.8 tires, to get a frame that fit those.
@tk@biketooter@cycling@mastobikes There she is after modifications. I took the time to remove the canti bosses before having her powder coated. . The person who bought her from me immediately changed the color :(
@tk Interesting to me that the more modern-looking one seems to be a fixed sidecar (effectively a tricycle for handling purposes) while the older one appears to allow the bicycle to lean into corners at least a little. It does surprise me that they put the attachment points in the second one at different heights. I'd expect that to cause wheel scrub if the bike or the road is tilted. I wonder how it actually handles?
The Reevo hubless e-bike is a wild-looking electric bike loaded with high-tech features like fingerprint security, GPS tracking, and built-in LED lighting. It also doesn’t have traditional hubs and spokes or drivetrain, and it is the most unique bike I’ve ever reviewed.
The gravel world is about to see the introduction of a bigger wheel standard called 750d.
So naturally, Liam thought it would be good to test if they are faster than 700c wheels, and if they feel any different to ride.
WTB and Moots have been developing this new standard, and they’ve done this for two reasons.
Firstly, the larger 660mm rim diameter is meant to roll more easily over rough terrain and these bigger wheels are intended to help custom builds for taller riders.
What do you think of 750d wheels? Is it something you want to try or just another standard? Let us know in the comments.
@tk@biketooter@cycling@mastobikes imho the point of a gravel bike is not to be more/as efficient as a mountain bike off the road but to bring the feeling of a road bike while having dirt roads capabilites. I am saying this as someone who did MTB marathon events on a cyclocross bike back when gravel bikes weren't already a word.
For that reason, even if it might be slower I prefer riding a gravel bike with 650b wheels as the outer diameter feels closer to a 700c wheel with 28mm tire. The bike might not be as fast asa a gravel bike with 700x 45mm tires but I don't care, especially as I am not racing any more. 650B feels more playful and lively.
If I want better off road capabilities, I just ride my 27.5fat or 29+ mountain bike.
@tk@cycling@mastobikes@biketooter Urban Arrow find’ ich auch cool. Aber am schönsten sind die Dinger von Eliancycles, weil die Lenkung in die Nabe integriert ist.
Full marks to #wahoo fitness for openly acknowledging that they've bricked all their gen 1 products due to handling GPS time as a 10bit value and are working on a fix.
That said, it doesn't suggest they have great organisational continuity that this was never identified.
As mountain bikers, Presta valves are something we just deal with. However, it's strange how many other things we have optimized, such as headsets, seat posts, drivetrains, wheels, and even shoes. Why haven't we fixed the one thing that's actually broken? Today we'll discuss the kinds of valves cyclists have used over the years, why mountain bikers ended up with Presta, and how new options have become available, like premium, tubeless Schrader, and Clik.
@tk@biketooter@cycling@mastobikes it definitely helps to get some clothing for cold weather ^^ I've been winter biking for more than a decade now and it has been a learning process. Today, I'm going back under a wind freeze effect of -25c 🥶
@tk@biketooter@cycling@mastobikes they are beautiful! That's why I keep that box in my living room. Fanciest thing I have ever bought but I do not regret it.
Did a loop from home, over Capitol Hill, and through Interlaken Park and I'm really feeling it! I really should've had a rest day after yesterday. :blobfoxdead:
@tk@biketooter@cycling@mastobikes it's a must have for #wintercycling. Batteries tend to loose power quickly in the cold, but it's a non-issue with a dynamo. I love mine and I will probably make the switch on another one of my bike in the next few years.
Saudi Arabia Waste Management: Types and Environmental Impact
One of the greatest challenges of contemporary society, driven by rapid pace and consumerism, is the control of solid waste. There is solid waste emanating from every one of the activities of our daily lives, from small household chores to even the biggest of industries. Each one of the waste types has specific features and different consequences concerning the environment. Hence, the control of each one of them is a pivotal factor for the achievement of sustainability.
Municipal Solid Waste
Municipal solid waste (MSW) is what is popularly known among the lay people as “trash”. It is the mixture of daily waste that is thrown on a daily bases by households, commercial enterprises, and even institutions. It is the food waste, the package waste, the paper and the plastics and other non-hazardous waste.
As per GMI Research, the Saudi Arabia Waste Management Market is predicted to expand at a robust CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period till 2032
Environmental Impact
Municipal Solid Waste is one of the biggest contributors to the landfill. Here, the organic component of the waste decomposes and releases methane, a greenhouse gas which is of great importance in climate change and global warming. Over production of this waste also puts pressure on the natural resources of the world unnecessarily. This is because most of the materials in MSW are recyclable or compostable but, in an MSW scenario, are landfill.
Finding ways to mitigate and ideally eliminate solid waste is a foundational goal for the Isolated and Advanced Communities. Initiatives to mitigate solid waste are supplemented by managing and diverting the organics in a sustainable manner. Advanced composting systems reduce the waste stream sent to landfills, but more importantly, composting organic waste reduces the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by landfills. There are also benefits to establishing waste diversion, sorting, and recycling programs as they encourage the recovery of resources and reduce the demand on landfills.
**Industrial Waste.
** As a subset of solid waste, industrial waste is generated by factories, manufacturing plants, and construction activities. Industrial waste includes, but is not limited to: construction and demolition (C&D) debris, scrap metal, plastics, and various commercial and industrial (C&I) process chemicals.
**Environmental Impact
**. The potential impacts of industrial waste, in particular, are quite severe unless its management is performed reasonably well. Industrial waste can contain highly destructive pollutants and contaminants which, when not disposed of properly, can leach into soil and groundwater, damaging ecosystems and harming people. Furthermore, the impacts of improperly disposed of hazardous waste can compound the issue, causing irreparable impacts.
Solutions. Recycling of metals and other materials, resource recovery and efficient disposal of hazardous wastes, and proactive design and management of waste streams is a step in the right direction, and can allow industries to gain control of their waste management. Deployment of resource efficient separation and hazardous waste treatment systems can eliminate a significant portion of the harmful waste stream while recovering a majority of the useful resources.
**Hazardous Waste
**This class of waste includes those potentially harmful to people or the ecosystem. Hazardous waste includes household materials, like batteries, electronic wastes (e-waste), chemicals, and medical wastes, and those produced by industries.
**Environmental Impact
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If hazardous waste is not properly disposed of, the damage is significant. Chemicals may leach into soil and water, and the ecosystem may suffer from irreversible closure. For instance, a lack of control in the disposal of e-waste will allow the environment to suffer from the toxic (e.g. lead, mercury) and other poisons.
Solutions
Safely recyclable waste is a smaller problem. Hazardous waste's adverse consequences can be lessened if a trade waste disposal system is fully supported by a strong industrial hazardous waste control system.
Organic Waste
This waste stream comes from the domestic, food service, and farming industries, and consists of biodegradable material, especially food leftovers and garden wastes, and plant products.
**Environmental Impact
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Organic waste is a landfill, and so no oxygen fills the space to allow for the degradation to release methane. Compost also is limited from enhancing soil and boosting agricultural output by the safe organic waste, which would otherwise become a lessened.
Organic Waste Solutions
Organic waste is inorganic unsustainable. Erosion can be reduced, and methane can be avoided by recycling the organic while composting.