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  • If you’re just using it to commute you won’t get a lot out of replacing the drivetrain. You’ll just end up paying more to maintain it. Replace the drivetrain when it breaks.

    New tires and hubs/wheelset are going to get you the most bang for your buck. If you can find a local wheel builder you can upgrade your wheelset for fairly cheap by buying a new hub, spokes, and rim. Better quality hubs will make your bike roll much faster and you’ll notice it immediately. If you want to splash some cash or can’t find a wheelbuilder you can buy a whole wheelset with better quality parts.

    As for tires I would suggest something fast rolling like a Maxxis Pace or Ardent. That will have a little bit of tread in case you want to go roll on light trails but it will still roll really fast on pavement.

    I would also suggest upgrading the handlebar and stem as that can also improve your comfort and maneuverability.


  • What is your original bike? As long as the frame is solid and the standards aren’t weird you should be ok to upgrade part by part.

    What type of riding do you do? Trail riding will have different needs than full on downhill racing. My first recommendations for upgrades on a lower end bike are pedals and cockpit. A new handlebar and stem will change the most about your riding and new pedals will make you stick to your bike over rough terrain. Also a new saddle isn’t a bad idea if you’re riding for long distances. make sure you measure your seat bones in order to get the right size.








  • There’s a danger in any game where it might be largely designed and marketed to be one thing, and then has lengthy mandatory sections where it becomes another.

    This is the only issue I have with the cyberpunk 2077 DLC. Most of the game is an open-world action rpg. Then all of a sudden depending on your choices in the DLC you can end up in a mission that is basically Alien: Isolation survival horror. You go from being a powerhouse that can destroy pretty much anything in the game and shrug off missile hits to being hunted and unable to kill what is hunting you. It was super fucking annoying the first time I did the DLC because I hate those type of games. Great DLC except for that small part.




  • Having made butter the old school way I would suggest making a batch without grinding. Grinding the weed breaks cell walls and causes more chlorophyll to leech into the butter. You can taste it and it can cause the green color. If you use whole buds but broken up small you’ll usually get a more golden color and the taste will be less like grass and more like weed.