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freiheit
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When I'm not bicycling, I'm a Linux SysAdmin (SRE/DevOps stuff included).

Bikes are my primary transportation. A 2020 Trek Checkpoint, 2009 Surly Long Haul Trucker, setup as a commuter, and a 2012 Trek Ion CX. I also take the bus, but do not own a car.

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Why are disc brakes rare on road bikes? (circa 2010)
Oct 10, 2010
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Why do the front and rear brakes work independently?
May 26, 2011
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What are advantages and disadvantages of CO2 inflators over frame pumps?
Sep 4, 2010
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Should I change both tires when I need to change one?
Jan 21, 2011
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Terminology index - a list of bike part names and cycling concepts
Oct 14, 2010
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How do I know when to replace my tires?
Aug 30, 2010
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What does the "c" in bicycle tire size mean?
Jun 11, 2013
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What is a thru axle?
Feb 7, 2014
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How close do I have to be for effective drafting (while commuting)?
Oct 14, 2010
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What's your most useful cycle accessory?
Sep 2, 2010
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Are "identify my bike" postings on topic here?
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Do we go shopping?
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How do I join two named pipes into single input stream in linux
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create 'virtual file' from bash command output?
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Is file append atomic in UNIX?