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I’ve upgraded my two remaining Zizzos with narrow-wide chainrings. I believe these now come standard on the new Libertés, and they are incredibly effective at preventing chain drops on rough terrain—a great setup for mountain bike trails. Just a reminder that these are only compatible with single-ch...

I’ve found that spraying the cover with Scotchgard every 3 to 4 years keeps it in great condition. Does anyone else have a regular maintenance schedule they swear by, or is there a better product you’d recommend? Only used on trips and never extended time outdoors. https://i.postimg.cc/4xqvjXrX/IMG2...

I have significantly cut back on my beer consumption lately. While I still enjoy it, I found that it was negatively impacting my metabolism and muscle recovery after exercise, so I’ve limited myself to just an occasional drink with a meal—I’ve only had one beer in the last two months, and three tota...

It's not a Zizzo Liberté, but it’s a very nice ride. I find it’s good to mix it up and ride different bikes occasionally so you don't get into a rut. I prefer to exercise before eating my one meal of the day, as it seems to maximize the benefits. This is an old Redline Conquest Classic, the frame is...

GLP 1 Drugs and Blindness Risk, Important for Pilots Something to think about if you are a pilot.... The GLP 1 Blindness risk is real. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and others are now being discussed in legal cases related to vision loss and blindness. ....and when you come off the drugs y...

That is an incredible number of views for just one month. Hopefully, it helps people.

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For summertime travel with a passenger, maintaining good hydration—and having a dedicated spot for an iced latte—is essential. To ensure my passenger is well-equipped, I pulled one of my "max load test" folding cup holders from my storage and mounted it on the passenger side. It’s in perfect working...

The most expensive cup holder in the world! I made a couple more of these today. I have one installed in my aircraft and I'm really happy with it—it stays hidden until you actually need it. https://i.postimg.cc/PJsMzqyM/IMG20260605060856.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/KjPD9ypq/IMG20260605060946.jpg ******...

I just crossed the 2,000-hour pilot milestone, and my insurance premium saw a slight decrease this year. I’m not entirely sure if the flight time was the primary factor or if rates are generally softening, but I’m happy to take the win either way! Or perhaps I have moved out of the 1K-2K hour kill z...

RV9A - ASN Report - PU-WYZ Well, maybe a bit more than just minor damage, but an impressive piloting job to walk away from. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/571708 The pilot of a light plane performed an emergency landing in a field in Presidente Nereu, Vale do Itajaí after engine failure. The p...

which exercise helps you the most to live longer?

Cardio vs. Weights vs. HIIT: Which Helps You Live Longer?
https://youtu.be/P0YkCIZFa2Q?si=W6UcVkEsMKd2-hsB

Today was a gorgeous day for cycling in Ohio. My engine parameters looked great on both legs of the flight after routine maintenance, and interestingly, it was slightly warmer at altitude than on the ground. About 30 minutes into my ride on the mountain bike trails, I slid over a massive root and ma...

10 years ago I was painting..... and I don't miss it. https://i.postimg.cc/7Y3T1r9C/IMG-20151018-134042.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/dt2TRc6Z/IMG-20151018-181742.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/ZK8yPzHy/IMG-20151102-234249.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jdHJ6Yc7/IMG-20151104-131514.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/gkV6ybsh/...

Beautiful engine nice and clean! Couple more questions; Do you run LL or car gas? Your plugs are clean at 100 h I normally mix or run autogas straight from the pump and my plugs looked like yours. Last hundred hours was pure avgas and I got bottom ones fouled badly with lead balls. (Couldn't figure...

some nice RV12 rudder pedal extensions....




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Moonlight Gin (Noir Club Mix) smooth lyrics!
https://youtu.be/92-YcFa8SGc?si=_M1GAFAicgHqg_bE

I inspected the oil filter and found it to be clean. It is a pleasure to maintain such a simple, low-cost, and reliable machine, right down to the original air box, carb heat valve, carb heat cable, and baffling. I could not detect any wear in the carb heat mechanism. https://i.postimg.cc/W49BQB45/I...

During my last ride, I noticed my feet getting warm about halfway through, which made me wonder if wearing white would be better for summer. Aero socks have been proved in wind tunnel testing. https://i.postimg.cc/sxW44h8w/IMG20260601163700.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/3NGFFv6b/IMG20260601163705.jpg

This advice from a mother hits the nail on the head regarding OMAD. I've found that after the initial three-month adjustment period, the lifestyle becomes much easier to maintain. Now, a year and a half into it, it’s simply my normal routine and I don't even have to think about it. The beauty of OMA...

On the way to Gillespie Field in San Diego.. a couple times. You meet nice people on the way. On the way back, rounding the familiar El Capitan 90 miles east of El Paso.