Figuring

No, all I want to do is hold a rational discussion. If you're not prepared to do that, then I agree, yes, this is pointless. source

In all my recent attempts at learning songs by ear I've failed miserably. I can occasionally figure out a few of the intervals between notes in a riff although never what key to play it in so I can't tell whether I'm playing in the right key. For instance I can't tell whether to start the riff on an A or a B or C or whatever, and even playing along to music doesn't help because I can't even tell if I'm a tritone off from the actual note because it doesn't sound bad or even different from the original note, unlike playing both notes on the same instrument. I'm guessing that my ear is just useless at figuring the notes out, and asking for tips on improving? I've got more than enough time to practise although I can't use any programs on the computer as the sound system is completely buggered. source

Aluminum camber tubes are lighter than titanium tubes. As for axles, I'm using titanium axles now, and they feel like they are half the weight of the stock stainless steel ones. source

There is a gauge you can buy, has multiple blades with teeth of various spacings. Match the blade up to the bolt you have and it will tell you number of threads per inch. I got one of these years ago with a tap and die set. Also you can buy a plate with threaded holes for every size of bolt and thread pitch, metric and SAE. source

I've heard very few black people use phrases like this. My friends husband is black, and is very successful and educated and I've never heard him say words like that. The phrases you use sound more like phrases they use in rap songs. source