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I have two older bikes, one is a Basso from the eighties that has Mavic rims with tubulars and the other is a Motobecane from the seventies with alloy rims. They both are 700C rims. They both seem to have high sides but I haven't taken either apart, but I have to as the tires on both are aged and need replacing. I'd like to use clinchers for the ease and economy. Are there parameters to make this call or is this change completely out of the question without changing the rims totally?

I have worked for them at their house and I've hired his business for mine. We get along fine but I don't know the people he knows. He says its a huge event but I'm going it alone and I haven't really gone out in years, getting cold feet. They are very social and I will probably be expected to hold my own socially. I don't want to be a dork while everyone else is having a good time but I also think I could make some good business connections as most of the people will be in my line of work. What would you do? I don't want to show up too early either, how late is too late to show for up a party with fire works, catered food and a DJ?

How much discretion does a judge have in making a ruling?

How much discretion does a judge have in determining damages if such may require expert opinion, which the judge does not have on hand?

Can a case be remanded if a party lies under oath and such can be proven?

When a ruling in against a party is made due to default, how much discretion does a judge have in assessing damages?

Can a ruling be overturned if it is shown the presiding judge made a determination beyond their knowledge/expertise or without expert information when such can be shown to be required?

Can a ruling of damages be shown to have originated from malice or lack of specialized knowledge? In other words, can a ruling be thrown out if it is shown that the judge made their determination not by facts alone, but by suppositions and conclusions drawn without proper understanding, or made rulings with intent to severely punish the previously defaulting party?