Kerry Walker

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Making Jekyll's Related Posts Actually Related

22 Apr 2026
Jekyll's site.related_posts doesn't show related posts - it shows recent ones. Here's how to fix it with tag-based matching. More …

Dropper Posts for Older Bikes - The 27.2mm Problem

21 Apr 2026
Adding a dropper post to an older mountain bike sounds simple until you discover your seat tube is 27.2mm. Then the options get interesting. More …

Converting an Older MTB to 1x10 - The Decisions Nobody Tells You About

18 Apr 2026
I wanted simpler shifting and a better gear range. What started as a straightforward upgrade turned into a surprisingly interesting set of decisions about gear ratios, chainring size, and whether 11 speed was even worth it. More …

Family Dashboard Part 3: Simplifying the Energy Gauge

28 Feb 2026
The concentric horseshoe looked great but was too cluttered. Replacing it with a clean 2×2 quad gauge layout inspired by Solar Assistant. More …

Family Dashboard Part 2: A Custom Concentric Energy Gauge

25 Feb 2026
Replacing three separate horseshoe cards with a single SVG gauge showing solar, battery, grid and load — built with Jinja2 templates. More …
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