u/shortjoke_ — reddlx

Bikes for 4’10” rider

Hi folks, I’m currently (metaphorically) tearing my hair out trying to decide on a great gravel bike for my daily commute. I plan to commute to work (about 7km each way) in Edmonton (Canada) and I am 4’20” tall.

My former setup was a Kona Lisa for May-September and a Louis Garneau fat bike for winter. Both of these bikes were stolen from my garage last week though and so I want to replace them with just one for year round.

Recommendations are to look for 650 tires ideally but either way make sure they’re swappable for winter/studded tires, as much carbon as possible for weight, and hydraulic disc brakes. I also prefer drop bar handles. Does anyone have recommendations? I’ve been looking at the Liv Devote or Avail, the Salsa Journeyer, Scott Speedster Contessa, Specialized Diverge, Marin Nicasio ST 1, Devinci Hatchet Claris 16s, Trek Checkpoint, etc and I’m overwhelmed! Help, please!

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u/shortjoke_ — 8 days ago

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Advice on dryer through basement window

Edit title (typo): Advice on dryer venting through basement window

I bought this (100 year old) house last year and this year there’s been an excessive amount of rain in my area (Edmonton, Canada). There’s been flooding happening all over the city and my basements been otherwise dry, thankfully, up until a particularly severe storm on Saturday when I noticed some wet concrete for the first time. I did some investigating today by staying down there during another storm to find that it’s coming from a problem with the seal of this makeshift dryer vent through plywood in a window casing. There appear to be two small spots dripping out from behind the plywood boards in the centre (lined up just below the dryer vent opening) and another a few inches to the right in the photo.

I did not install this and it’s a bit of a scrappy job from what I can see, including big bubbles of spray foam overflowing on the outside. I’m realizing I’ll have tear it all off and redo it but I don’t even know where to start. I don’t need this as a window other than to house the vent so I hadn’t minded the plywood, but I do want to make sure I’ve got a good, secure, watertight solution. Is this something I could do myself? Any kind advice is appreciated. I’m a first time homeowner and haven’t a clue!

u/shortjoke_ — 25 days ago

▲ 9 r/40PlusSkinCare

Acids

I’m confused about the differences between salicylic vs azelaic vs glycolic acid in a skincare routine. I have no idea how to use any of them and I don’t know which one would work best for evening tone and texture. I don’t want to overcomplicate things. Which to choose if only one?

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u/shortjoke_ — 2 months ago