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09-14-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,162
Posted By jon c.

You're virtue signalling as well. You just...

You're virtue signalling as well. You just subscribe to a different set of virtues.
09-11-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 594
Posted By jon c.

I've had replacement keys made for several...

I've had replacement keys made for several different locks using the 4 digit code.
09-10-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By jon c.

makes sense to me

makes sense to me
09-10-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,347
Posted By jon c.

I can't answer your question but if you build the...

I can't answer your question but if you build the thing I hope you come back and show us photos. Or hopefully a video of the contraption in action.
09-10-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,278
Posted By jon c.

LOL. I had completely forgotten about wrapping...

LOL. I had completely forgotten about wrapping feet in Wonderbread bags. But we certainly did that.

There's a reason I've spent most of my adult life in places where it doesn't snow.
09-10-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,278
Posted By jon c.

When I was young we rode 100 miles in cut off...

When I was young we rode 100 miles in cut off Levis. Bike shorts with chamois were not commonly available. Guys in bike clubs had them but regular riders seldom had shorts or jerseys. I wouldn't...
09-10-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 803
Posted By jon c.

Like most riding decisions it's situational. If...

Like most riding decisions it's situational. If you have a good shoulder your solution can work fine.

I ride mostly roads without shoulders but there aren't too many places where the shoulder...
08-30-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,452
Posted By jon c.

Crazy driver. I suspect it wouldn't have...

Crazy driver. I suspect it wouldn't have mattered whether or not there was a shoulder.
08-30-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By jon c.

35 years is about it for me. Still think about...

35 years is about it for me. Still think about it in times of trouble.
08-28-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,483
Posted By jon c.

Because it doesn't actually make sense. ...

Because it doesn't actually make sense.

And it makes less sense when you expand the number of riders beyond two. There are a number of groups that ride the roads around my house. There are a...
08-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,965
Posted By jon c.

Wouldn't matter to me as a cyclist. I'm not that...

Wouldn't matter to me as a cyclist. I'm not that fast. But it would be unreasonably slow for automobile traffic on the roads in these parts.
08-23-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,087
Posted By jon c.

You could probably get significantly faster by...

You could probably get significantly faster by riding with much faster riders and busting your butt trying to keep up with them. You'll get a lot faster but you still won't keep up with the better...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,041
Posted By jon c.

Depends on the bike. I have one bike that was a...

Depends on the bike. I have one bike that was a regular rider for quite some time but is currently sidelined. The 'temporary' replacement has now been the regular rider for 4 years or so. The...
08-16-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By jon c.

They tried the deep cut grooves on one major road...

They tried the deep cut grooves on one major road I ride but replaced them with raised bumps after about 6 months. My guess was cars going over the deep grooves made enough noise to annoy nearby...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,174
Posted By jon c.

Reminds of when seat belt buzzers became a...

Reminds of when seat belt buzzers became a requirement. The early ones were readily disconnected by simply unplugging the wires under the seat. Which we always did. We were young and stupid.
08-09-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,021
Posted By jon c.

I though Jesus fed the masses, but perhaps I got...

I though Jesus fed the masses, but perhaps I got that backwards.
08-08-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By jon c.

I don't know what HTSL means. I assume it's an...

I don't know what HTSL means. I assume it's an acronym for something but that isn't evident. Looks like a shade of gray.
08-08-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 74,619
Posted By jon c.

Amazing to see the vehemence of the negative...

Amazing to see the vehemence of the negative reactions to that idea.
08-02-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 983
Posted By jon c.

Seems to me that it works best if everyone in a...

Seems to me that it works best if everyone in a group proceeds through the stop sign together. If everyone stopped it would slow down motorists coming through the intersection more than if the...
08-01-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,563
Posted By jon c.

I think being aware of other road users adds to...

I think being aware of other road users adds to safety. Whether you garner that information through a mirror, an electronic device, or just turning your head probably doesn't matter much but all...
07-31-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,921
Posted By jon c.

It exploded. A professional job. Blew off the...

It exploded. A professional job. Blew off the rear doors and put a big hole in the roof. I heard the explosion but didn't actually see it. I arrived a minute or so later. Riding a motorcycle on...
07-30-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,549
Posted By jon c.

I disagree. The driver should be aware of your...

I disagree. The driver should be aware of your presence and not turn in front of you (of course I wouldn't count on that), but the idea that a driver shouldn't enter your field of view is an...
07-30-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,293
Posted By jon c.

I frequently see various undergarments, along...

I frequently see various undergarments, along with other articles of clothing, along the roadside. I always wonder about the how and why.
07-30-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,706
Posted By jon c.

Seems like the impact varies greatly. I was...

Seems like the impact varies greatly. I was sick for a couple of days and tired for another day or two but no discernible impact after that. Didn't notice any difference when riding a week later....
07-30-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,921
Posted By jon c.

Wow. I've seen a few catch fire after...

Wow.

I've seen a few catch fire after accidents but the only one I've ever seen explode had a bomb placed under the back seat. And that was nearly 50 years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 746
Posted By jon c.

No garage so everything stays in the spare...

No garage so everything stays in the spare bedroom. Which is filled with stuff so it couldn't actually be used as a bedroom.
07-24-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,619
Posted By jon c.

I ride on similar roads. They are barely wide...

I ride on similar roads. They are barely wide enough for two cars. Which means drivers must go into the other lane to pass. It's actually better for drivers if the cyclists don't ride single...
07-23-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,619
Posted By jon c.

Had a glass incident on the road I live on a...

Had a glass incident on the road I live on a month or so back. The road is popular with cyclists but I don't know if it was aimed at them or if it was just general vandalism. There's a hill for...
07-23-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,293
Posted By jon c.

I'll stop and move large branches but not other...

I'll stop and move large branches but not other road hazards. Even on the relatively clean roads I ride there would be too many. And I'm not touching roadkill. A dead armadillo does present a...
07-19-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,052
Posted By jon c.

Do you always communicate in such an uncivil...

Do you always communicate in such an uncivil manner?

You missed the point in any case.
07-19-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,052
Posted By jon c.

It is an "idea." The article says this may be...

It is an "idea." The article says this may be true. It doesn't say it is true.
07-17-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,995
Posted By jon c.

I don't believe many think that e-bikes are "the...

I don't believe many think that e-bikes are "the enemy." They are motorized vehicles and this presents unique considerations in some environments which may require the creation of new safety...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,005
Posted By jon c.

I forget when riding alone

I forget when riding alone
07-09-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,195
Posted By jon c.

How long have you lived in the LA area? You grew...

How long have you lived in the LA area? You grew up in Indiana but how long has it been since you lived in a place where winter is cold? I grew up in a cold climate but spent most of my adult life in...
07-04-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,619
Posted By jon c.

25s are the largest tire I can run. I usually...

25s are the largest tire I can run. I usually run them at 110 psi but I do have pretty smooth roads.
07-01-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 8,566
Posted By jon c.

everyone buys equipment that best suits their...

everyone buys equipment that best suits their needs within the constraints of their budget.

they realize it's those other people who are swayed by marketing and buy more than they really need.
05-07-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,390
Posted By jon c.

Pull outs (and people making a left in front of...

Pull outs (and people making a left in front of you) are more likely to be fatal on a motorcycle.
05-04-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,895
Posted By jon c.

I'm in the old and slow category for sure. A...

I'm in the old and slow category for sure. A confirmed plodder. But I ride solo and passing cars can't really tell if I'm moving at 14 mph or 20 mph so I might be mistaken for a legitimate roadie.
05-04-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By jon c.

Grim reminder

My SIL was visiting and in showing her the area we were driving down a beautiful country road that I ride from time to time. I was commenting on how safe the roads are as they have very little...
04-29-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,194
Posted By jon c.

When I was still working there was one light in...

When I was still working there was one light in the city where I would always do that. It was safest for me to get out of the way before the light changed. I generally wait for the green, but in some...
04-29-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,081
Posted By jon c.

Ride where you feel safe. Let other riders...

Ride where you feel safe. Let other riders choose the position that works for them. Don't worry about anyone but yourself and your "problem" will evaporate.
04-19-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,061
Posted By jon c.

Amazing to me how quickly "cyclists" who weren't...

Amazing to me how quickly "cyclists" who weren't there and don't know the area will leap to the conclusion that the deceased rider must have done something wrong.
02-15-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,493
Posted By jon c.

You need to get up to the panhandle. I'm 30...

You need to get up to the panhandle. I'm 30 miles from the Georgia border. We don't have any long climbs as the elevations range between 0 and 200' but we have a lot of rolling hills and an...
02-14-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,493
Posted By jon c.

You just need to ride in the right part of...

You just need to ride in the right part of Florida. I have endless miles of tree lined country roads with rolling hills and very few cars. And the drivers here are very friendly and accommodating....
02-01-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,469
Posted By jon c.

I remember being rather jealous when a wealthier...

I remember being rather jealous when a wealthier 5th grade classmate got an original Orange Krate. I don't think WalMart existed at the time.
01-31-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,995
Posted By jon c.

:)

:)
01-31-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,995
Posted By jon c.

Do you agree with the editorials you have posted...

Do you agree with the editorials you have posted which argue that regulation is necessary?
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,337
Posted By jon c.

Cycling gear is certainly priced higher than a...

Cycling gear is certainly priced higher than a lot of athletic gear, but I have found that bike socks significantly outperform other athletic socks that I've tried for walking the golf course. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,945
Posted By jon c.

it does seem to be a topic that has heretofore...

it does seem to be a topic that has heretofore escaped attention
01-26-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,888
Posted By jon c.

Not sure how much that would cost per car, but I...

Not sure how much that would cost per car, but I expect the cost would be the major factor in citizens objecting to such requirement.
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