I’ve been reading Shep’s Kinja Deals since day 1. Looking over my Amazon orders I’ll estimate I’ve gotten about 400 things from the lists. Read more

I’ve been reading Shep’s Kinja Deals since day 1. Looking over my Amazon orders I’ll estimate I’ve gotten about 400…

Can confirm, Shep is Top Tier a Really Good Dude. Also an asshole, since he’s leaving us. Read more

Can confirm, Shep is Top Tier a Really Good Dude. Also an asshole, since he’s leaving us.

I’m 6'2" and 220, so I’m no lightweight. either. I’ve had plenty of slipped shifts when road racing competitively, and with “less than top end” MTB components as well. Read more

I’m 6'2" and 220, so I’m no lightweight. either. I’ve had plenty of slipped shifts when road racing competitively,…

I’m curious - what is the point of an electric shifter? I’m not dissing it, I’m genuinely curious. Read more

I’m curious - what is the point of an electric shifter? I’m not dissing it, I’m genuinely curious.

Nice writeup. What kind of bike did put it on? How aggressive was your riding? Thanks and cheers.  Read more

Nice writeup. What kind of bike did put it on? How aggressive was your riding? Thanks and cheers. 

Pretty much. I've ridden some very expensive auto shifting hubs. Which actually are pretty good for around town use/hauling.
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Pretty much. I've ridden some very expensive auto shifting hubs. Which actually are pretty good for around town…

I love biking and I don’t get it either. Definitely seems neat from a technological perspective, but mainly just neat, not mindblowing or notably innovative or even notably useful. Couple that with the fact that I love all the mechanical feels of my bikes and never once thought that my relatively low end shifts needed… Read more

I love biking and I don’t get it either. Definitely seems neat from a technological perspective, but mainly just neat…

Who is this really for? Is pushing a lever or clicking too hard?
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Who is this really for? Is pushing a lever or clicking too hard?

I snagged two of these when they were on sale for $15 each and they have become my go to chargers. Read more

I snagged two of these when they were on sale for $15 each and they have become my go to chargers.

Ive been considering building a pi 4 powered replacement for my deceased laptop.  I need a usb battery pack that can deliver 5 amps or so, and do so without shutting off when being connected or disconnected from the wall.  Any recommendations?
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Ive been considering building a pi 4 powered replacement for my deceased laptop.  I need a usb battery pack that can…

I do too. Wifey doesn’t like it. But now, PG&E decided to turn off electricity for everyone and I feel vindicated! Read more

I do too. Wifey doesn’t like it. But now, PG&E decided to turn off electricity for everyone and I feel vindicated!

This humble little guy has been my go-to for a couple of years. Recharges straight from a US wall outlet, built-in plugs for Lightning, MicroUSB, and USB-C. Amazingly handy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8J6N2L/ Read more

This humble little guy has been my go-to for a couple of years. Recharges straight from a US wall outlet, built-in…

$120 mouse... Oof
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$120 mouse... Oof

Just swung by to say: I *really* dig my heavy (read: “with extra weights”) gaming mice.
Currently: Logitech G500s with ALL THE WEIGHTS installed. /yum Read more

Just swung by to say: I *really* dig my heavy (read: “with extra weights”) gaming mice.
Currently: Logitech G500s…

Never understood this "lightweight mouse" craze. Enjoy your over-tracking. Read more

Never understood this "lightweight mouse" craze. Enjoy your over-tracking.

Eh, no thanks.  Still prefer my G502 (though nothing will beat the G500s). Read more

Eh, no thanks.  Still prefer my G502 (though nothing will beat the G500s).

Those things look incredible but, am I the only one who thinks the red dot on the crown is reminiscent of a laser sight dot? Read more

Those things look incredible but, am I the only one who thinks the red dot on the crown is reminiscent of a laser…

I’d love it if they would sell small bars of the metal, stamped with what it was and where it came from.  Read more

I’d love it if they would sell small bars of the metal, stamped with what it was and where it came from. 

Fuck Wayne Lapierre. That guy has done more to screw real firearms owners in name of conservative politics than anyone.  Asshole. Read more

Fuck Wayne Lapierre. That guy has done more to screw real firearms owners in name of conservative politics than…