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Forum: Commuting
05-31-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,412
Posted By seafood

That's really cool. Enjoy!

That's really cool. Enjoy!
Forum: Commuting
05-05-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,412
Posted By seafood

Sad, isn't it? :) To be fair, my second video...

Sad, isn't it? :) To be fair, my second video skipped over the slow climb up before turning around and blasting down the hill.

Hope to start a longer loop soon.
Forum: Commuting
05-03-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,412
Posted By seafood

I find it really helps to have a little variety...

I find it really helps to have a little variety in the work-out. I try to alternate between cycling and pilates. When I'm done beating myself up with one, I look forward to the other and things...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,412
Posted By seafood

Ha, I had to look that up! In short, I like...

Ha, I had to look that up! In short, I like them. My bike is a Ralleigh Technium that's had a bunch of new stuff thrown on, but the only thing I've done to the handlebar and brakes is keeping up...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,412
Posted By seafood

When I've been out of work, I couldn't do without...

When I've been out of work, I couldn't do without physical activity as part of the routine. Best of luck landing another gig soon!
Forum: Commuting
04-22-20, 08:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,412
Posted By seafood

Fake commute

How many folks have created a fake commute for themselves when working from home during this pandemic? My wife and I are fortunate to have a small second home out of town and were able to migrate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,233
Posted By seafood

If you don't like the prices in your region and...

If you don't like the prices in your region and you find yourself unable to snatch up the good deals quickly enough, then you probably have the following options to consider:

find a good deal in...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-19, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,457
Posted By seafood

Strange design. I often appreciate the fact that...

Strange design. I often appreciate the fact that I can tie something to the top of the rack with bungee cords without having to use the bags every time. When the rack doesn't clear the top of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,026
Posted By seafood

No, I did not realize it. I'm not sure I realize...

No, I did not realize it. I'm not sure I realize it, still.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,411
Posted By seafood

I don't know you, nor Korina or her mindset or...

I don't know you, nor Korina or her mindset or experiences, but neither do you. This kind of remark makes me think of what I've learned about fundamental attribution error...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-18, 01:24 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,411
Posted By seafood

Seems it would be a lot easier to do something...

Seems it would be a lot easier to do something about gender disparity in organized events. But as far as cycling as a practical mode of transportation and an everyday, casual, and enjoyable activity...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-18, 04:25 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,026
Posted By seafood

This is such a silly debate. Who cares what...

This is such a silly debate. Who cares what others do? I will note that if you ride in any kind of inclement weather, valve caps keep the valve ends nice and clean for the pump. Just sayin' -- do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-18, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,381
Posted By seafood

Please don't take it the wrong way, but what's so...

Please don't take it the wrong way, but what's so special about going to a store, be it a bike shop in France or a grocery in Oklahoma. You need something and they have it, you walk in and buy it --...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-18, 07:00 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,962
Posted By seafood

Is there some concern about Red Bull emo type...

Is there some concern about Red Bull emo type mountain bike kids replying to your comments on "gmbn" (??) road bike featured videos? If it's not related to anything manifested on this forum, why not...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-18, 08:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,586
Posted By seafood

I'm enjoying the crisp air, though admittedly,...

I'm enjoying the crisp air, though admittedly, our temperatures here in NYC haven't been that bad. I'm mainly looking forward to when we start to feel more light. But all in all, I think we're over...
Forum: Touring
07-07-17, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 907
Posted By seafood

Oh yes, definitely. I had no personal baseline...

Oh yes, definitely. I had no personal baseline to start with, so I gave myself up to 4 days without rushing. I ended up doing it in 3 days very comfortably.
Forum: Touring
07-07-17, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 907
Posted By seafood

my first multi-day trip

A little over a year ago, I was asked by an avid cyclist if I'd ever done any touring. I said "No" and immediately got the idea to try it. I've been in a daily bicycle commuting routine for a while...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-07-17, 08:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,455
Posted By seafood

Licensing and registration are different things. ...

Licensing and registration are different things. The former applies to people and the latter to vehicles.

People can be licensed as a way to enforce road users' responsible behavior. In some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-18-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
Posted By seafood

Such a sad turn of events for him. Fingers...

Such a sad turn of events for him. Fingers crossed...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-16, 06:13 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,110
Posted By seafood

Are you referring to cyclists going the wrong way...

Are you referring to cyclists going the wrong way up one-way bike lanes?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-16, 05:50 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,710
Posted By seafood

Firstly, I don't want to debate risk assessments...

Firstly, I don't want to debate risk assessments one anecdote at a time. That makes for lousy analysis. I am not familiar with New Orleans myself and can't comment on the road culture there.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-16, 06:16 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,710
Posted By seafood

I don't want to go through life yelling and I...

I don't want to go through life yelling and I don't want to gamble with other people's lives unnecessarily. Most accidents between cars and bicycles are unintentional acts, even if they are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-25-16, 04:31 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,710
Posted By seafood

So what do you guys do about pedestrians and...

So what do you guys do about pedestrians and other cyclists you might hit? I'm in NYC and it makes me sad seeing people clutch their kids when they see me approaching a red light. I stop.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-30-15, 05:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,270
Posted By seafood

I happen to live in NYC and I can tell you that...

I happen to live in NYC and I can tell you that I've been cited for running red lights before. The police here do care, even if it's not very consistent.

That being said, why are we worried about...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-29-15, 07:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,270
Posted By seafood

You are right, howeeee, I was not an angel...

You are right, howeeee, I was not an angel growing up. But I was lucky enough and surrounded by good enough people, that before anything bad happened, I grew up. I stopped doing some things, got...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,270
Posted By seafood

This is an unsanctioned competitive event on...

This is an unsanctioned competitive event on public roads. The way they ride absolutely puts other people in danger. Being a hothead too lazy or not good enough to compete in real races does not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-15, 06:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,439
Posted By seafood

This stuff bugs me. Then why use indexed...

This stuff bugs me. Then why use indexed shifters? I've been commutting on an old bike with plain jane derailleurs and friction shifters and life is just peachy. What problem is all this fanciness...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-15, 06:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,989
Posted By seafood

Here are some things that can make you sweat...

Here are some things that can make you sweat more:

increase in physical fitness (a more conditioned body responds to increased core temperature with sweat more readily)
increase in activity...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-15, 03:43 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

Thanks for the tip. This helps.

Thanks for the tip. This helps.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

After starting this thread a while back, I had...

After starting this thread a while back, I had run a cheap camera for a while. This improved my own behavior. I found out that there were some technical limitations associated with the battery life...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-14, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,478
Posted By seafood

I've always liked using latex gloves for messy...

I've always liked using latex gloves for messy jobs and have started carrying a pair in my commute travel bag, along with a few roadside tools.
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,478
Posted By seafood

Going into a second week of no riding :( After a...

Going into a second week of no riding :( After a string of flats, I collided with a skateboarder, who was going the wrong way towards a red light. I approached an intersection, had a green, made...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-14, 05:13 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,478
Posted By seafood

Last week, I got a flat tire on my morning...

Last week, I got a flat tire on my morning commute. I was within walking distance from the office, so even though I was going to be late, I decided to walk the rest of the way. As I was heading...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,315
Posted By seafood

What's your point -- that it's her fault? The...

What's your point -- that it's her fault? The bicyclist struck her while she apparently was crossing the street legally. It's his fault. If those are the facts, there's no debate. The rest --...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,478
Posted By seafood

Normally I don't give my Brooklyn commute much...

Normally I don't give my Brooklyn commute much thought. But this afternoon coming home, the air was cool and I just didn't want to rush home like usual. So I took a more pleasant and longer route,...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,046
Posted By seafood

Those are good points, but I don't think they...

Those are good points, but I don't think they work that well at speed. As you approach 15 or 20mph, the Manhattan avenue protected lanes become increasingly chaotic and the cyclist has to merge...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,046
Posted By seafood

This is a promo video, of course, but it's a...

This is a promo video, of course, but it's a shame that they lump all the different kinds of protected bike lanes into one category. I think there's a big difference in safety and viability...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-14, 06:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,149
Posted By seafood

From wikipedia...

From wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29):
In Internet slang (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_slang), a troll (/ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English)ˈ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-27-14, 12:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,149
Posted By seafood

Why do you care?

Why do you care?
Forum: Commuting
04-16-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,430
Posted By seafood

I think the main problem with this concept is...

I think the main problem with this concept is steering geometry. Your rake angle appears to be 0 degrees. While there is trail, it's all coming from fork offset. I have a feeling this bike would...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,272
Posted By seafood

Buell were racing with some success in the US on...

Buell were racing with some success in the US on the pro and club circuits. The Harley spec class linked to earlier was actually started in Europe and later adopted in the US. What does that have...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,272
Posted By seafood

Not exactly. Since AMA Pro Racing got sold and...

Not exactly. Since AMA Pro Racing got sold and the classes restructured, there's been a spec class involving all Harleys: Vance & Hines Harley Davidson Series...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-14, 07:54 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,272
Posted By seafood

Would you buy one of those for your own personal...

Would you buy one of those for your own personal use? One big difference between a rental bike and a personal use bike is that the former never needs to be carried up or down the stairs and instead...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-01-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

Interesting feedback, thanks folks. In my case,...

Interesting feedback, thanks folks. In my case, the camera takes 4 AA batteries and tends to get enough of a voltage drop after less than an hour of col temperature recording to begin cutting out. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-30-13, 03:31 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

Minor update. I finished up the year with...

Minor update.

I finished up the year with about a full week's worth of commute videos. I have not had any serious cause for pursuing complaints so far of those caught on video. I continue having...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-13, 03:47 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

You have to be careful around correlation and...

You have to be careful around correlation and causation and also perception. For example, during World War 2, there was a poll of the American troops to see which populations felt greatest dangers,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-13, 01:51 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

I am using something called "Action Cam" -- some...

I am using something called "Action Cam" -- some weird non-brand brand item that seemed to have decent specs for about $40. I can't seem to find it for sale online anymore. I wanted to try...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

Nice discussion! Minor update from me. I've...

Nice discussion!

Minor update from me. I've ridden most of this past week with the camera on. I tried to get into a routine of having it, collecting the video daily, putting into my computer and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-10-13, 08:05 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

Why? So far, we have a little bit of evidence of...

Why? So far, we have a little bit of evidence of successful use of video, both as a deterrent and as evidence in traffic or civil court. Firstly, this forum is not for the US, but for everyone, so...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-08-13, 01:45 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,805
Posted By seafood

We'll see how it goes :) For now I'm still...

We'll see how it goes :) For now I'm still making little adjustments to the setup and my routine. The warning/disclaimer sign isn't part of it yet.
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