Write an article based on this "Use your total height and a road bike sizing chart for a basic guideline. Measure your inseam Multiply your inseam measurement (in centimeters) by 0.67 for a suggested size. Measure your road bike's seat tube. Compare your inseam measurement to the road bike's C-T measurement."
article: Standing against a wall, measure your total height and record it in centimeters, as this is how road bike frames are measured. Through an online search or by borrowing a chart at a road bike store, find the bike height that is associated with your total height. Use the chart to find whether you need an extra small, small, medium, large, or extra large road bike frame. You can convert your height from inches to centimeters by multiplying it by 2.54. Road bike height charts should not be used as the only resource for sizing a road bike, but are a good starting point for the basic frame size you should be looking for. Some road bike charts are more specific, with up to 6 or 7 categories of bike frame sizes. with measuring tape. Spread your feet 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25cm) apart, like you're on a bike. Then, place a book vertically between your legs, touching your crotch to simulate a bike seat. While holding the book in place with your hands, have a friend measure from the top of the book to the floor and record these measurements for later. The book should be held between your upper thighs, simulating a road bike seat. If you recorded your measurement in inches, convert the measurement to centimeters by multiplying it by 2.54. You can take this measurement several times and record the average for a more accurate number. This equation will produce your ideal vertical frame size, or the seat tube, in centimeters. You will use this number to find a seat tube that fits your body. Record this number in a notebook or on your cell phone, as it is what you will be using when visiting the bike shop or measuring your current road bike. This formula will provide you with a suggested size, but it's not a guaranteed fit. Double check your math and if you feel that you have made a mistake start over, as this number is essential to sizing a road bike. For example, if your leg inseam is 80 centimeters, your frame size will be approximately 54 centimeters. Identify the top of the seat tube, where the seat clamp holds the seat post. Find the center of the bottom bracket, which is where the axle binds to the road bike's the crank arms. With a tape measure, record the distance between these 2 points to find the length of your seat tube. This distance should match your inseam measurement for a proper road bike frame size. This measurement is known as a C-T measurement and is used to identify the frame size. Identify the correlation between the inseam measurement and the seat tube measurement and record their correlation. The difference between these measurements should be within 2.54 centimetres (1.00in) for a properly-sized road bike frame. If you are buying a new road bike, choose a frame that has a seat tube measurement matching your inseam. If you are measuring your current road bike, consider purchasing a new frame if the bike's seat tube measurement differs from your inseam.

Write an article based on this "Ask the seller of the vehicle to supply a VIN check. Shell out a little bit of money from a trusted VIN check provider."
article: If you're interested in a vehicle but really don't want to shell out for a VIN check, check to see whether the seller of the vehicle has a VIN check that they can produce. Sometimes, sellers will do potential buyers a favor by paying for it themselves, saving the PDF or printout, and sending a copy over to would-be buyers. Always keep your eyes and ears open and be cautious, since sellers could doctor the VIN Check and try to mislead you. When you're dealing with a purchase that ranges in the thousands of dollars, it's easy to be penny wise and pound-foolish. If you get an uneasy feeling, or simply don't trust the report, then paying a small fraction of the overall cost of the vehicle will give you peace of mind as well as the truth. This obviously isn't free, but as noted above very few options truly are free. Bottom line: if you're interested in potentially purchasing a used vehicle, factor in the cost of VIN checks into your total budget. The following sources will provide trustworthy VIN checks for a small fee: Carfax Edmunds AutoCheck (part of Experian) Gapless

Write an article based on this "Select a pumpkin with a long stem. Clean the pumpkin with soap and water. Wipe the pumpkin dry. Spray the pumpkin with rubbing alcohol. Dry the pumpkin out over several weeks. Seal the surface of the pumpkin."
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The best option is a freshly harvested pumpkin with at least 2 inches (5 cm) of stem. A long stem is important because it helps wick away moisture from the pumpkin. A pumpkin with no stem or a very short stem is more likely to retain moisture. Combine 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of mild dish detergent with 1 gallon (4 L) warm water in a large bucket. Wash the pumpkin in this solution to remove surface bacteria. Use a mild liquid dish soap instead of a harsh cleanser. Harsh cleansers can be too abrasive. Rinse the soapy solution off the pumpkin once finished. Use a clean rag or clean paper towels to dry the pumpkin completely. This preservation method aims to dry the pumpkin out rather than keeping it moist. As such, you should manually remove as much of the moisture as possible by wiping it away. Pour a little rubbing alcohol into a spray bottle and mist the surface of the pumpkin, coating it completely without drenching it. You could also spray the pumpkin with a household cleaner. Rubbing alcohol and household cleaners are both used to protect the surface from new bacteria and mold spores. Do not drench the pumpkin. Too much rubbing alcohol can be abrasive and might cause damage to the pumpkin. Too much could also cause moisture to build. Place the pumpkin on several layers of newspaper in a dark, warm, dry area. Let it dry out for several weeks until the pumpkin feels notably lighter. Make sure that the area you choose has good ventilation. Otherwise, the air can become stagnant, causing moisture to build up as a result. Moisture can cause the pumpkin to rot. Warmth speeds up the drying process and darkness preserves the color. You could also place the pumpkins beneath an electric fan to speed the drying process further. Change the newspaper every few days. As it absorbs the moisture of the pumpkin, it will become damp. This dampness can cause your pumpkin to rot if it is not removed. In addition to feeling lighter, you should also be able to hear seeds rattling around inside the pumpkin when you pick it up. After the pumpkin has dried out completely, apply a coat of paste wax over the surface to seal it and protect it against bacteria. Clear shellac can also be used instead of paste wax.