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11-07-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By Notso_fastLane

The full clip of my incident: ...

The full clip of my incident:

https://upride.cc/incident/car-pulls-out-right-in-front-of-me/
11-06-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Clip of my close call featured on Cycliq October highlights. :)

I know a lot of riders here video record their rides. I haven't had any incidents that resulted in impact/crashes since I started recording, but I've had a few close calls. Only one I reported to the...
10-27-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,095
Posted By Notso_fastLane

A lot of places, with no thought at all to...

A lot of places, with no thought at all to bicycles, put ~18 inch rumble strips on 36 inch shoulders. I've seen places that basically put the rumble strips from the fog line all the way to the...
Forum: Recumbent
03-01-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,066
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Since moving to FL. I see a lot of trikes. I've...

Since moving to FL. I see a lot of trikes. I've only seen a couple recumbent bikes, and no other velos yet, although I know some are around here.
Forum: Recumbent
03-01-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,784
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Last time I looked at Bicycle Evolution, they had...

Last time I looked at Bicycle Evolution, they had an e-WAW velomobile for sale. Pricey, yes, but it could easily be a forever ride with proper maintenance.
03-01-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,268
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I was pretty much going to recommend this...

I was pretty much going to recommend this combination. I live about 4.5 miles from the Suncoast, and I can go North and connect up with the Withlacoochee, or head south to Starkey that then connects...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,246
Posted By Notso_fastLane

It's been a long time since I logged or posted...

It's been a long time since I logged or posted here. I've lost my wife at way too young an age (still picking up the pieces of my life from that), moved cross country (UT --> FL) to start a new job,...
07-23-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,538
Posted By Notso_fastLane

In every state I've done the research in, assault...

In every state I've done the research in, assault is the 'threat' part, so a continued honking like that could easily be considered assault. There was a case in TX where a driver was charged for...
Forum: Recumbent
07-23-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,827
Posted By Notso_fastLane

The front tires on my velo change easily without...

The front tires on my velo change easily without removing the wheel. It has a single sided swing arm (as do most modern design velos) so the rear is a little more difficult, but still doesn't require...
06-01-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,482
Posted By Notso_fastLane

it gets worse for some of us. I bought a...

it gets worse for some of us.

I bought a velomobile.... :/
Forum: Commuting
04-16-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,764
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I've had good luck with Planet Bike plastic...

I've had good luck with Planet Bike plastic fenders (commuting in Seattle). I think PB only makes metal fenders now, and they are supposed to be even more solid, but I haven't replaced the fenders on...
04-16-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,118
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Around here, cars like to stop for the MUP...

Around here, cars like to stop for the MUP crossings when they have the right of way. If I know it's not safe, I make a point of looking the other direction (you know, at the oncoming traffic they...
04-14-21, 04:11 PM
Forum: Commuting
04-13-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,700
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I commuted in Seattle for 3 years on a recumbent....

I commuted in Seattle for 3 years on a recumbent. Recumbents are arguably worse than uprights for weather protection, but I used a jacket (and pants) that was essentially just a waterproof shell....
04-13-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 176,640
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Clarification: Does it have to be a coffee...

Clarification: Does it have to be a coffee shop/cafe, or any reasonable breakfast shop, like a bagel place? :)
03-30-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,502
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I have an Airzound, and continuous blast is...

I have an Airzound, and continuous blast is closer to 40 seconds or a little more. It's been a while since I tested it (mine is about 10 years old). The nice thing about the Airzound is that it pumps...
03-30-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,132
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Check out the San Juan Islands in the Puget...

Check out the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound. Beautiful scenery, lots of trails and roads, light traffic.
03-24-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I think the longest stretch I had this winter...

I think the longest stretch I had this winter without a ride was 12 days. :)

And that was mostly from just being super-busy doing stuff.

I love having a velomobile. :D
03-24-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,345
Posted By Notso_fastLane

On a related note, I'm looking for a small pump...

On a related note, I'm looking for a small pump to carry along that has both a presta and schrader head (like my floor pump) any recommendations?

My tires are all presta, but my airshocks are...
03-19-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,345
Posted By Notso_fastLane

My limited experience seems to be that tubes with...

My limited experience seems to be that tubes with presta valves hold air better, but that could be due to just tubes getting better in general (I only in the last ten years or so got bikes/tires with...
03-19-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,378
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I've been hit on a bicycle 7 times. A couple of...

I've been hit on a bicycle 7 times. A couple of those resulted in ambulance rides, but no serious injuries. I've also been hit (and I can't even begin to count the number of near misses) on my...
Forum: Recumbent
03-18-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,546
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Gimme a few more years, I might need one of those.

Gimme a few more years, I might need one of those.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,811
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Is that a 10mm? Those always go missing.

Is that a 10mm? Those always go missing.
03-18-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,740
Posted By Notso_fastLane

As another motorcycle rider (and racer), I second...

As another motorcycle rider (and racer), I second the 'find an empty parking lot' approach. Pick some painted mark points, or cut a couple of tennis balls in half and practice doing figure eights,...
03-18-21, 08:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,703
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Probably one of the most common braindead moves:...

Probably one of the most common braindead moves: forgetting I was clipped in and coming to a stop without thinking to unclip or try to balance....
03-16-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,278
Posted By Notso_fastLane

There are many claims (especially latex vs. butyl...

There are many claims (especially latex vs. butyl tubes). There may be research out there that can verify some of the claims, but I go for inexpensive, since I'm not a speed demon.
03-11-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,343
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Unfortunately, the pedestrian light corresponds...

Unfortunately, the pedestrian light corresponds exactly to the green light at all of the intersections along that stretch (and every other road in this city, at least).

I can't think of anywhere...
03-11-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,894
Posted By Notso_fastLane

This was at the end of a 42 mile ride: ...

This was at the end of a 42 mile ride:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/hi_temp_e956d3b5d395b6ed10aa5bd5e4fd92bfaefcad8d.jpg
summer 2015
03-11-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,343
Posted By Notso_fastLane

There's a stretch of road here (UT Highway 193)...

There's a stretch of road here (UT Highway 193) that is even worse.
1) it's a 50 mph road, 2 lanes each direction, with additional right turn lanes at the intersections.
2) There's a parallel MUP...
03-10-21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,941
Posted By Notso_fastLane

When I lived in Germany, all of the bike lanes...

When I lived in Germany, all of the bike lanes there (city of Hamburg) were different color pavement, some were actual brick. They had very good infrastructure for biking, which combined with the...
03-10-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,819
Posted By Notso_fastLane

There are a few traffic circles (roundabouts)...

There are a few traffic circles (roundabouts) here that are going up a pretty steep hill. They are too narrow to NOT take the lane, but I'm usually doing single digit speeds through them.

I try to...
03-10-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,819
Posted By Notso_fastLane

It's not just bridges. For some reason,...

It's not just bridges.

For some reason, moving one's foot 6 inches from the accelerator to the brake, and back, for a few seconds, really annoys people in motorized vehicles.
03-10-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,343
Posted By Notso_fastLane

The police refusing to send a copy of the...

The police refusing to send a copy of the accident report sounds fishy. The rest, unfortunately, is par for the course.
03-09-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,894
Posted By Notso_fastLane

For me, upper 60s to mid 70s F, as long as...

For me, upper 60s to mid 70s F, as long as there's little (as in, single digit) humidity.

In the velo, I can comfortably shave about 10F off that and still be comfortable.

As far as I'm...
03-08-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,997
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Yeah, the weather's warming up here too. ;) ...

Yeah, the weather's warming up here too. ;)

I had several (bad dog owner) encounters my last ride out as well. Time to go back to mostly residential streets and bike lanes.

I have to say,...
03-08-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,849
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Worse than that, there are entire websites just...

Worse than that, there are entire websites just for the Mooneys.
03-08-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,849
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I don't care.

I don't care.
03-08-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,979
Posted By Notso_fastLane

As has now been pointed out many times, e-bikes...

As has now been pointed out many times, e-bikes are less expensive and probably less maintenance, than a low end motorcycle, although cheap scooters are in the same price (and power, ironically)...
03-05-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,369
Posted By Notso_fastLane

How thick are those socks? I have several pair of...

How thick are those socks? I have several pair of Smartwool. The medium thickness are the thickest I can wear without my winter bike shoes getting too tight. The smartwool are nice, but my feet still...
03-05-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,728
Posted By Notso_fastLane

That's a great video. I'd be curious to see a...

That's a great video. I'd be curious to see a comparison of the city's costs. Also, compare that to the reduced cost of auto roads with fewer drivers. Unfortunately, in the US, we're all about...
03-05-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,360
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Just running errands in the velomobile yesterday:...

Just running errands in the velomobile yesterday: 15 miles. It was actually comfortable at 45F.
Forum: Commuting
03-04-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,146
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I prefer bike shorts and changing as well. You...

I prefer bike shorts and changing as well. You can always just put your work pant over your bike shorts if you're in a hurry and are going to be back on the bike in a little bit.
03-03-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,439
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I just looked at the raw numbers trend, yeah. I...

I just looked at the raw numbers trend, yeah. I didn't see if they had an estimate for per capita/rider miles figure, but that's probably harder to estimate for bikes than cars.
Forum: Recumbent
03-03-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,239
Posted By Notso_fastLane

+1 on running your tires at a lower pressure as a...

+1 on running your tires at a lower pressure as a first attempt at smoothing out the vibration.

I'd recommend finding a stretch of road that's pretty clear with light traffic, just 1/2 mile or so....
03-03-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,439
Posted By Notso_fastLane

This is a great idea!

This is a great idea!
03-03-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,439
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I'd like to see a multi-country comparison to see...

I'd like to see a multi-country comparison to see what works and what doesn't. Obviously, the US is currently trending in the wrong direction, which may be a combination of factors, but it would be...
03-03-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,439
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Disclaimer: These are illegal in the US. ...

Disclaimer: These are illegal in the US.

Reality. I had a cheap chinese knock off that worked great for about 6 months before it stopped working (it was only $35, so no big loss).
...
03-03-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I only use my compressor for my cars (and...

I only use my compressor for my cars (and sometimes the motorcycles), because they take forever using the floor pump.

My reliable Joe-Blow floor pump is easy, handy and fast for all the bikes.
03-01-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,360
Posted By Notso_fastLane

26.8 miles yesterday. It was cold (started at...

26.8 miles yesterday. It was cold (started at 28F, ended at 32F). I was in the velo, so I didn't really notice the wind. Fun ride overall. I work on a military base, and use that as a big part of my...
03-01-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,785
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I'd highly recommend adding a small first aid kit...

I'd highly recommend adding a small first aid kit to any bike kit.

I counted the other day, and I have 4.
1. in my bike bag (goes with either the bike or velo whenever I ride)
2. On my...
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