Bil Skirnir
@astro-kraken.bsky.social
Minneapolis dude who is now fucking up a suburb*
Builder of catyards, anti-lawn zealot, restorer of native habitats, bad bike mechanic, worse firewall engineer.
*killing hostas, planting pollinator magnets, and biking instead of driving.
Builder of catyards, anti-lawn zealot, restorer of native habitats, bad bike mechanic, worse firewall engineer.
*killing hostas, planting pollinator magnets, and biking instead of driving.
*puts on a bsky fedora*
Why do you hate voles?
Why do you hate voles?
December 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
*puts on a bsky fedora*
Why do you hate voles?
Why do you hate voles?
Preventative MRIs cured my long term ass leakage. Fucking magnets, man.
December 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Preventative MRIs cured my long term ass leakage. Fucking magnets, man.
All are welcome here
(especially 18 inches of snow)
(especially 18 inches of snow)
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
All are welcome here
(especially 18 inches of snow)
(especially 18 inches of snow)
6% chance of not getting an award created specifically for him
December 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
6% chance of not getting an award created specifically for him
gonna submit 13 comments all asking to pet your dogs
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
gonna submit 13 comments all asking to pet your dogs
the Dutch also spelled Johan de Witt "mmmmmmm"
December 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
the Dutch also spelled Johan de Witt "mmmmmmm"
I tried figwort AGAIN this winter, but im just castings the seeds out on the ground. If this winter is actually cold and snowy they may stand a chance.
Just to be safe I also got some bare roots on etsy from someone in WI
Just to be safe I also got some bare roots on etsy from someone in WI
November 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I tried figwort AGAIN this winter, but im just castings the seeds out on the ground. If this winter is actually cold and snowy they may stand a chance.
Just to be safe I also got some bare roots on etsy from someone in WI
Just to be safe I also got some bare roots on etsy from someone in WI
Have you tried clamping the tire in a repair stand and using the other side of the rim as a lever?
November 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Have you tried clamping the tire in a repair stand and using the other side of the rim as a lever?
Also schwalbe is the only studded tire company big enough to make small sizes, so there's not even a choice to go with higher TPI tires
November 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Also schwalbe is the only studded tire company big enough to make small sizes, so there's not even a choice to go with higher TPI tires
Schwalbe marathons probably last longer, but they ride like bricks, aren't tubeless compatible, don't have enough studs, and weigh a ton. Without an e bike that stuff matters. I ride 45nrths
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Schwalbe marathons probably last longer, but they ride like bricks, aren't tubeless compatible, don't have enough studs, and weigh a ton. Without an e bike that stuff matters. I ride 45nrths
Can't use studded car tires here in MN so no idea how long those last.
I dont remember how many miles those fat bike tires had when I slid out, but likely less than 1k.
I dont remember how many miles those fat bike tires had when I slid out, but likely less than 1k.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Can't use studded car tires here in MN so no idea how long those last.
I dont remember how many miles those fat bike tires had when I slid out, but likely less than 1k.
I dont remember how many miles those fat bike tires had when I slid out, but likely less than 1k.
Schwalbe Marathons use cheaper steel studs which probably don't have this issue, but wear quicker and leave rust spots.
November 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Schwalbe Marathons use cheaper steel studs which probably don't have this issue, but wear quicker and leave rust spots.
in my experience the studs wear down faster than the tire. It lead to a fun slide after freezing fog when I didn't realize my studs were shot.
Part of the problem is the aluminum carrier of a tungsten carbide tip corrodes and the tip falls out.
Part of the problem is the aluminum carrier of a tungsten carbide tip corrodes and the tip falls out.
November 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
in my experience the studs wear down faster than the tire. It lead to a fun slide after freezing fog when I didn't realize my studs were shot.
Part of the problem is the aluminum carrier of a tungsten carbide tip corrodes and the tip falls out.
Part of the problem is the aluminum carrier of a tungsten carbide tip corrodes and the tip falls out.
This is why you don't kick helmets
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This is why you don't kick helmets
I dont think non-endurance athletes appreciate chewing food as much as we do
November 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I dont think non-endurance athletes appreciate chewing food as much as we do
Its pretty wild how shitty asphalt streets like Stinson get compared to the old concrete ones. When they were tearing up 27th by Walgreens (now AutoZone) the concrete they cut out was around 18" thick.
November 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Its pretty wild how shitty asphalt streets like Stinson get compared to the old concrete ones. When they were tearing up 27th by Walgreens (now AutoZone) the concrete they cut out was around 18" thick.
29th has some new fucky shit going on that they put in right as I was moving out. Its great if you like going East into oncoming traffic on a residential street that allows semis
November 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
29th has some new fucky shit going on that they put in right as I was moving out. Its great if you like going East into oncoming traffic on a residential street that allows semis
We're waiting for you to get tired and then comes the fisticuffs
November 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We're waiting for you to get tired and then comes the fisticuffs