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What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

This is the new chain, so neither of those plans would work - need to take out the link at a specific place, and can't cut it :(

What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

Hey man, after closer examination, it seems you're right - there's a lip on the rivet stopping it comng out. How are you meant to pop it out?! Any ideas, bearing in mind I have no access to dremels etc at the moment....

How do the manufacturers expect people to adjust the chain? Is there a special tool?

What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 1 point2 points ago

I didn't mean a link popped out, rather that all I was left with was a tight link, instead of the rivet coming out.

I think the tool might be wrong, and that I need a smaller pin.

What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

I was wondering if they had a cap, but from what I read only some types of chains do, and that even then you can sheer it off with just a chain tool (but you have to replace the rivet with a proper tool after)

What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, the other position is for overly tight links. Got that bit down.

What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

The chain tool was inherited along with the bike, from a guy who knew his bikes. That's all I know. Based on another comment, I think I might need a different tool.

What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

Yeah it wiggles around a lot, takes a lot of fiddling to get it lined up. I'm thinking I need a smaller pin..

What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

The pin is there, but seems to be about the same size as the rivet, rather than a little bit small as with the old chain.

What am I doing wrong? Chain replacement, trying to remove extra links by vittyin bikewrench

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

I've been away for a week, sorry - will post one on Sunday

Does anyone know what the cultivar name "atropurpurea" means? by MegaDomin botany

[–]vitty 1 point2 points ago

Yeah, I was just being a pedant - I agree with your advice whole heartedly, I wouldn't know half the scientific names I do if it wasn't for understanding their roots.

Some are sort of funny, too - Balaenoptera musculus is the blue whale. The specific name means 'little mouse'. Not sure about the generic name - something about wings.

Does anyone know what the cultivar name "atropurpurea" means? by MegaDomin botany

[–]vitty 1 point2 points ago

Atro is from Ater for dark rather than deep, but pretty much.

Does anyone know what the cultivar name "atropurpurea" means? by MegaDomin botany

[–]vitty 2 points3 points ago

Except for all the Greek roots...

What is the stupidest thing anyone has ever said to you? by snotbot3000in AskReddit

[–]vitty 120 points121 points ago

What about the fucking PLANTS. No one ever thinks of the plants.

This is why I just bring to work my own coffee from home. by JiveMonkeyin WTF

[–]vitty 8 points9 points ago* 

Yeah, who the fuck would want to pay two cents more per cup for some coffee that isn't drenched with pesticides, that is grown in shade-covered plantation (that is interspersed with native berry trees so tropical birds don't have to be trapped and killed as pests) to avoid cutting down pristine forest so a white office worker can get some caffeine in him for a hard day the computer?

Only a dickhead, I reckon. An environmentally conscious dickhead working in an office being paid well above minimum wage.

Recent scientific literature on evolution? by SoonToBeDrin evolution

[–]vitty 1 point2 points ago

http://www.pnas.org/content/108/41/17040.abstract?sid=3935e587-0887-4f4e-9a23-df33babea617

I can post the full PDF tomorrow when I get back to campus if anyone wants it after reading the abstract.

Research opportunities in Madagascar? by 5user5in botany

[–]vitty 0 points1 point ago

For tree's it would have to be the Generic Tree Flora of Madagascar. For other plants etc, I'd speak to them - it's not really my area.

Research opportunities in Madagascar? by 5user5in botany

[–]vitty 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, I've spent 11 months there in total doing research. Check websites like http://www.stopdodo.com/, http://www.conbio.org/jobs/ and others. I found my last position on the latter. There's a few more sites like that, I don't really know them though, you'll have to search about.

If you want an extended stay you'll need to have a position with an NGO - else you'll be limited to a tourist visa of 3 months. I think you can get a lot more done by arranging things before you go - then the people that really need you can get you.

I need to go do some washing, just started a conservation science masters and so will have lectures later, but feel free to ask anything else about working in Madagascar I might be able to help with.

I am the 99 by iamthe99throwawayin pics

[–]vitty 0 points1 point ago

... Just to be able to buy my baby milk

Breast feed, tits and free and healthy.

/r/Birdpics, does this exist: a set of high quality images of all birds in an area (say, British birds) with the common and scientific name embedded in the image? by vittyin birdpics

[–]vitty[S] 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, that'd be easy to do. Could have a couple for each, including a male, female, and juvenile. Maybe even a nest if one found some.

Careful when you take your dogs to the park. People are doing this for no apparent reason. by codesensein reddit.com

[–]vitty -1 points0 points ago

It's a little bit scare-mongery though isn't it? This wasn't from "the park", but some a park in a Argentina... People are going to be worried about something that might have only happened once in another country.

Reddit, what is your weirdest pet peeve? I'll start. by nervezin AskReddit

[–]vitty 1 point2 points ago

Women in Ugg boots who've worn down the sole at an angle. Watching them walk, it feels like their ankles are about to snap any second.

Throw those fucking things away, or get them resoled. That is not good for your feet.

I'm about to buy this laptop - would one of you clever fellows have a look and tell me if you think that's a good idea? by vittyin techsupport

[–]vitty[S] 1 point2 points ago

Mmm... Thanks for the reply. I hope you're not implying you see them a lot at your computer repair shop because they break a lot!

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