So it’s not an uniquely American problem after all. Fuckers everywhere.

Do you mean via QEMU without hardware acceleration?

This is correct. There’s no containerization like LXC/Docker.

Termux doesn’t run arbitrary software. There’s a pretty large set that does but plenty doesn’t. A VM would resolve that.

Isn’t BYD building factories in Mexico?

True but they’re still narrower than what you get on a run-of-the-mill MTB. 32-38mm is great.

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Note that these days there are some cheap Chinese bikes that have decent aluminum frames. Don’t know if they are the majority yet or not. It’s safer to bet they’re not. A reputable brand would guarantee a decent frame as you said.

There are several points to better bike components (frame, wheels included):

• Durability
  • Chinesium (not made in China but crappy Chinese parts) parts are usually less durable. Softer steel on axles, bearings. Softer aluminum on frames and wheels that bend permanently with a bit of abuse.
  • Low end Shimano parts, low end reputable aluminum frames and wheels are made from appropriate materials and are significantly more resistant to wear and abuse. They’re often close to bulletproof. Higher end parts up to SLX/105 could be more durable still. Above that weight savings might eat into durability.
  • Another component that I’ll ascribe to durability is the ability to retain adjustment. That is to keep operating as adjusted without the need to readjust afterwards.
• Niceness to use
  • This refers specifically to drivetrain. Nicer components are nicer to use. The physical feel of the action of control levers feels nice.
• Performance
  • Better components shift faster, cleaner, can shift under load. For example there’s dramatic difference in the shifting performance between say Shimano Tourney (bottom of the barrel) and SLX. Both work fine though.
  • Better wheels and tires are typically lighter and allow for significantly faster acceleration.
  • Reputable brakes can have significantly better performance than Chinesium ones. This directly translates in shorter stopping distance in emergency.

If your bike has a decent aluminum frame and a workable drivetrain, the cheapest thing that would make the most obvious difference is replacing the tires with something light and narrow. Keywords Schwalbe, Panaracer, Continental, etc. Next up would be replacing the wheels too. Mavic Aksium used to be a bombproof and light entry level wheelset. There might be better value alternatives these days. Once you’re happy with the wheels, I’d spend money on comfort - correct saddle for my ass, stems, handlebars so that my riding position is as comfortable as possible. Only then I’d spend money on upgrading the drivetrain.

If the frame is garbage, then I’d start with a new (could be second hand) bike that has a decent aluminum frame and low end Shimano (Ideally Alivio/Acera) and if possible with Shimano/Tektro hydraulic brakes. Those usually come with decent wheels too and sometimes even with decent tires.

So long as there aren’t any criminal convictions and significant prison time, it’s just cost of doing business and it would be subtracted from the next tranche laundry fee by someone, perhaps another person/s.

Well Royal LePage’s job depends on it. 🥹

How was the situation any different 10 years ago? I think it was the same in most regards. Different services but same market dynamics. I think the CRTC can (if given the authority, mandate etc) hit ROBeLUS quite effectively. Monopolies/oligopolies aren’t only efficient at producing stuff and extracting maximum profit. They’re also efficient to regulate because you have only a few firms to regulate and check for compliance. If someone wanted to regulate them, and if the regulatory apparatus wasn’t captured by them, which it might be. It’s not lost on me that they’re also more efficient at regulatory capture.

Get out and vote.

I cannot wait. This will cover a use case the current DND system doesn’t do which would make it perfect.

The CRTC has asked Rogers, Bell and Telus to share steps they’re taking to reduce roaming rates by November 4th.

Well if they asked…

Yeah this is really sus.

Thanks! I’ve been running 5x16T from SPD for over 6 months with zero issues.

Same.

Ah, not bad. Probably better than Canada in some regards.

Should try thoughts and prayers.