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Forum: Commuting
06-23-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,038
Posted By threephi

Bamboo is well known for its flexibility and...

Bamboo is well known for its flexibility and strength and is used extensively in construction (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo#Construction) in certain parts of the world.
Forum: Commuting
06-21-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,806
Posted By threephi

Great idea for a sticky and some good thoughts so...

Great idea for a sticky and some good thoughts so far.

I will only emphasize that you should record the license plate (or as much of it as you can) of the vehicle that hit you as quickly as you...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 865
Posted By threephi

Jehannum, that is a truly awful story and I'm...

Jehannum, that is a truly awful story and I'm glad you weren't more seriously hurt. That is the most cold-blooded and blatant attack I have ever seen related here on the bikeforums.

What that kid...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,651
Posted By threephi

Glad you're not seriously hurt, and I hope they...

Glad you're not seriously hurt, and I hope they catch the driver and send him/her to jail.
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,665
Posted By threephi

Yes I completely agree, they are frustratingly...

Yes I completely agree, they are frustratingly thin on the details. But the message is clear and remains true: being outside during an active thunderstorm carries a meaningful risk of getting hit by...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,665
Posted By threephi

RogerB, that's a great link (the national weather...

RogerB, that's a great link (the national weather service's page on lightning safety).

Here's the page specifically devoted to what to do when outdoors...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-09, 11:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,768
Posted By threephi

Congratulations on getting your bike back, you...

Congratulations on getting your bike back, you really beat the odds on that one :) That's really great too that Krypto is offering to replace and upgrade your lock for free. The Evolution is only a...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,665
Posted By threephi

Speed of lightning: about 135,000 MPH (according...

Speed of lightning: about 135,000 MPH (according to the wikipedia article on lightning (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning)). Your speed on foot or your speed on a bike compared to that: the...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 960
Posted By threephi

I'll leave it to others to comment on bike...

I'll leave it to others to comment on bike recommendations, but I just want to say it sucks your bike was stolen! Sorry about that :(

The choice of which bike to get next will boil down to what...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,388
Posted By threephi

This is how I've been locking my bike ever since...

This is how I've been locking my bike ever since I bought it four or five years ago, but I don't like doing it. Removing and replacing the wheel each time I lock up is a big PITA because my fork...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,059
Posted By threephi

I agree with you partially (not all corps and gov...

I agree with you partially (not all corps and gov bodies are evil) but I'm not sure what this has to do with stealing milk crates. If you want to strike against the man, raiding his loading dock for...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 711
Posted By threephi

My favorite is the bike shop on a bike.

My favorite is the bike shop on a bike.
Forum: Commuting
05-27-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,080
Posted By threephi

+1 Just about every crash or near-crash I...

+1

Just about every crash or near-crash I have ever been in would have been prevented by me riding more defensively and avoiding a risky scenario to begin with. If you're going so fast that you...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 722
Posted By threephi

I'd recommend you pick up a front headlight...

I'd recommend you pick up a front headlight sooner than later. I'm not sure how heavily trafficked your route is, but it's good to have a front light available as a running light for medium...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,059
Posted By threephi

I ride most of my commutes with only one pannier...

I ride most of my commutes with only one pannier since I don't usually schlep enough stuff to justify using both. It does alter your balance of course, but you naturally and unconsciously adjust.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 11:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 722
Posted By threephi

Congratulations and really nice job "idiot...

Congratulations and really nice job "idiot proofing" the liftoff procedure! That's by far the hardest part for me as my IQ is usually still asleep when I have to leave for work.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,056
Posted By threephi

fixed (I think) My take is the OP is not a...

fixed (I think)

My take is the OP is not a native English speaker (perhaps German?), and fumbled on the prepositions and pronouns. For the record, I sincerely didn't (and don't) intend any...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,323
Posted By threephi

Don't forget to consider accessories when...

Don't forget to consider accessories when budgeting your purchase.

There are many threads here with lists of suggested gear but off the top of my head, think about

Lock(s)
Fenders (if not...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,056
Posted By threephi

pronoun trouble

pronoun trouble
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,059
Posted By threephi

I don't know why taking a milk crate without the...

I don't know why taking a milk crate without the owner's permission has attained the moral ambiguity it seems to have in a lot of people's minds. The value of the object taken doesn't matter, theft...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,642
Posted By threephi

You started the warranty claim on May 9, and the...

You started the warranty claim on May 9, and the new frame arrived on May 23, only 14 days later. That's pretty damn impressive customer service.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-09, 11:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 25,727
Posted By threephi

As you might've read elsewhere already, nothing...

As you might've read elsewhere already, nothing will stand up to a determined assault by a skilled and prepared thief. The most secure locks only force the thief to work harder to defeat it, and...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-09, 11:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,558
Posted By threephi

I'm not sure where you get the anti-Trek and...

I'm not sure where you get the anti-Trek and -Specialized feeling from. The hybrid and commuter models from those companies are frequently praised here. Anti-wal-mart, however, yes. That stuff's...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-09, 03:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,967
Posted By threephi

LOL I hear you there. The personal space...

LOL I hear you there. The personal space envelope for a NYer is definitely smaller by necessity. But god help ya if you violate that envelope...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,967
Posted By threephi

I'm really not certain what she was referring...

I'm really not certain what she was referring to... you avoided a hazard and took the lane for one block as was fully your right. I'm more curious though about which state the plates on her...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-09, 11:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,413
Posted By threephi

Bike choice aside, I just want to say that's...

Bike choice aside, I just want to say that's pretty frickin' awesome.
Forum: Commuting
05-20-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,291
Posted By threephi

I did notice that, I chalked it up to what...

I did notice that, I chalked it up to what happens when you load 100+ lbs on your rear wheel :D
Forum: Commuting
05-19-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 767
Posted By threephi

Street Code for NYC Cyclists - awesome new website!

http://bikingrules.org/

This is a very impressive new website put up by Transportation Alternatives (https://www.transalt.org/) that contains tons of useful info for commuters. It's specifically...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By threephi

I don't have any experience with those wheels but...

I don't have any experience with those wheels but I'd say it's a fair bet that they're not designed to make a funny sound when spinning. Unless your wheels are one of the super-streamlined models...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,291
Posted By threephi

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/images/photo...

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/images/photo/2007/11/29/1129-BIKES/20054491.JPG

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/29/nyregion/29bikes.html
Forum: Commuting
05-12-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By threephi

Dahon recall 2008 models

From the AP:

-- About 11,500 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles, 2008 model year, because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of the...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,956
Posted By threephi

All of the above giving further support to why...

All of the above giving further support to why you need to file the police report right away. The longer you wait, the less credible you appear.
Forum: Commuting
05-11-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 666
Posted By threephi

+1

+1
Forum: Commuting
05-05-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,385
Posted By threephi

Wow, you were very, very lucky that this idiot...

Wow, you were very, very lucky that this idiot didn't kill you and I'm really glad to hear you will have a full recovery. On the flip side, I'm kind of amazed that all he gets off with is a few...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,937
Posted By threephi

Very true, cooker. But if you're still a little...

Very true, cooker. But if you're still a little bit sick now four weeks later as you mentioned in your previous post, you should probably get checked out anyway.
Forum: Commuting
05-03-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,044
Posted By threephi

It seems clear his sightline was blocked, but...

It seems clear his sightline was blocked, but equally clear that he wasn't looking out for any vehicles smaller than a car. He didn't see a car, so he thought he could go.

This constantly bugs...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-09, 07:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,956
Posted By threephi

This should be a good lesson in practical civics...

This should be a good lesson in practical civics for your brother. Always, always, always file a police report when you're involved in an accident.
Forum: Commuting
05-03-09, 07:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,937
Posted By threephi

On April 2nd and 3rd about 25 people (that's...

On April 2nd and 3rd about 25 people (that's about 20-25% of the workforce) at my job in Manhattan came down with a sudden flu-like illness. A few people were acutely ill for two to four days with...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-09, 06:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,469
Posted By threephi

If you find yourself in this situation often,...

If you find yourself in this situation often, another way to go is change your gearing so your lowest gear is low enough that you don't need to stand up.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 478
Posted By threephi

As others have said, with that budget you can get...

As others have said, with that budget you can get a great bike from one of a number of manufacturers, but don't forget to include accessories in your budget. When I bought mine a few years ago I was...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By threephi

What we have been discussing here falls solidly...

What we have been discussing here falls solidly under the "reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge." Riding in the door zone is...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-09, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By threephi

Lots of great responses here. I just want to...

Lots of great responses here.

I just want to emphasize the point that you are fully and legally entitled to occupy whatever part of the road you must in order to ride safely. Weaving in and out...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-07, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,057
Posted By threephi

Yep, it sounds exactly like tendonitis. I would...

Yep, it sounds exactly like tendonitis. I would highly recommend a visit to a sports medicine doctor to identify precisely which tendon is affected, to get the correct brace or strap to stabilize it...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-07, 10:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,582
Posted By threephi

Those are some awesome, beautiful pics. I...

Those are some awesome, beautiful pics.

I hope the OP will chime in, but it's very likely he used a tripod and I would guess a shutter speed of around 1 or 2 seconds based on the glassy-smooth...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-07, 07:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,236
Posted By threephi

There's a huge category of cyclists in NYC that...

There's a huge category of cyclists in NYC that noone's mentioned yet, and I would bet that this demographic represents a significant portion of the cyclists mentioned by the OP. In all my years...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-07, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,830
Posted By threephi

Are you sure? Not for nothing but that...

Are you sure? Not for nothing but that neighborhood has been notorious for decades as a transvestite streetwalker zone.
Forum: Commuting
11-03-07, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By threephi

Assuming it is in good shape, it does sound like...

Assuming it is in good shape, it does sound like a good deal to me. However, judging by your description of the seller, I'd be concerned that the bike saw heavy use. Check out the bike thoroughly.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-07, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By threephi

Not sure what country you're in, but if that...

Not sure what country you're in, but if that happens again take down the license plate and report the pickup for reckless driving.
Forum: Commuting
10-29-07, 10:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,395
Posted By threephi

Bingo. Crumbling infrastructure: your tax cuts...

Bingo. Crumbling infrastructure: your tax cuts at work.

The public byways should be held as a national trust and should be developed as an general boon to the economy as a whole, not for specific...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-07, 02:54 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,156
Posted By threephi

Way to totally exaggerate my position beyond any...

Way to totally exaggerate my position beyond any semblance of similarity to what I actually posted.

Life involves risk. You'll be safer staying in bed all day every day than doing anything else. ...
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