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02-15-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,394
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: 2,394
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: 5
Views: 1,434
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: 154
Views: 10,138
Posted By jon c.

:)

:)
01-31-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,138
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: 858
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: 2,725
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: 56
Views: 7,323
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.
01-26-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By jon c.

When I was a kid we all got our first cars as...

When I was a kid we all got our first cars as soon as we saved enough to buy one. Having worked to pay for the car might have made us a bit more cautious in driving it.
01-23-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,339
Posted By jon c.

You can certainly acquire a horse for less than a...

You can certainly acquire a horse for less than a car. But the maintenance costs (and labor) for the horse may override that in the long run.

In the 1800s there was some outcry about bicyclists...
01-23-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,113
Posted By jon c.

They couldn't afford to park the car.

They couldn't afford to park the car.
01-23-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,339
Posted By jon c.

Bicycles were not a dominant transportation mode...

Bicycles were not a dominant transportation mode before everyone had a car. Hard to imagine that happening now. E-bikes may have a modest impact on reducing auto travel in metropolitan areas. ...
01-22-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,646
Posted By jon c.

Simple for sure. Unfortunately simple doesn't...

Simple for sure. Unfortunately simple doesn't make it correct.

You failed on the latter count.
01-20-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,646
Posted By jon c.

I contemplated an ebike for a 20 mile commute...

I contemplated an ebike for a 20 mile commute with 2/3 being on high speed roads. Decided it would be too slow. Then I decided to retire so it ceased to be an issue. But had I lived in the city...
01-20-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,375
Posted By jon c.

As a driver, I'd disagree with that for riders...

As a driver, I'd disagree with that for riders using the sidewalk. I've had a couple of occasions where they've helped me spot a sidewalk cyclist as I'm pulling out of a business parking lot where...
01-18-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,113
Posted By jon c.

reducing traffic congestion is socialist?

reducing traffic congestion is socialist?
01-15-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,646
Posted By jon c.

It depends on the application. For longer...

It depends on the application. For longer commutes on high speed roads a motorcycle might make more sense. In heavier traffic urban commuting the e-bike gives the maneuverability advantages of a...
01-13-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,596
Posted By jon c.

Gave a guy with a broken chain a ride back to his...

Gave a guy with a broken chain a ride back to his car once. I live in area that attracts a lot of cyclists and they park at a school about 3 miles from my house.

I've often been offered...
01-13-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,735
Posted By jon c.

It bothers me a bit that they look so young. I...

It bothers me a bit that they look so young. I wouldn't have thought so 25 years ago.
01-13-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,413
Posted By jon c.

My regular jerseys are from Primal and certainly...

My regular jerseys are from Primal and certainly aren't a tight fit.
01-12-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,481
Posted By jon c.

It wasn't clear to me how the dropper would...

It wasn't clear to me how the dropper would function except on courses it had already learned. Would it lower when it detected the rider was descending? The article doesn't really tell us what the...
Forum: Introductions
01-12-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By jon c.

Welcome aboard. I ride the roads around...

Welcome aboard.

I ride the roads around Tallahassee.
01-12-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 807
Posted By jon c.

I haven't seen snow in decades but even when I...

I haven't seen snow in decades but even when I was young and crazy and living in the snowbelt I avoided riding in it.

But I admire the rugged commuters who do.
01-12-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,272
Posted By jon c.

I'm fortunate to encounter them very...

I'm fortunate to encounter them very infrequently. We may have a lot of other problems but we're still managing to keep the road surfaces in good repair.
01-10-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,272
Posted By jon c.

The practical conclusion being that hitting...

The practical conclusion being that hitting potholes should be avoided.
01-08-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 6,534
Posted By jon c.

It occurs to me that the first option could...

It occurs to me that the first option could potentially result in more collisions as it would make passing on two lane roads much more dangerous. And driver's will take a greater risk if that is...
01-08-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,094
Posted By jon c.

I probably wouldn't buy it but I'd have no...

I probably wouldn't buy it but I'd have no concern riding it.
01-08-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,138
Posted By jon c.

I've only seen e-bikes locally in the last couple...

I've only seen e-bikes locally in the last couple of years, but for a decade or more prior to that we had a small number of g-bikes cruising around as there was a local guy who assembled and sold...
01-08-24, 08:28 AM
01-06-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,208
Posted By jon c.

The pictured vehicle certainly appears to be a...

The pictured vehicle certainly appears to be a gas powered motor scooter.

A moped has peddles according to the classical definition. Thus the "ped" suffix. The mopeds of my youth were gas...
01-06-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,375
Posted By jon c.

I use the Cygolite 800 series and find them quite...

I use the Cygolite 800 series and find them quite adequate for full visibility.
01-06-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,431
Posted By jon c.

They work well in my area. I suspect the OP...

They work well in my area.

I suspect the OP may have a greater understanding of the intent than is displayed.
01-05-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,640
Posted By jon c.

I rode a great deal as a teen but abandoned the...

I rode a great deal as a teen but abandoned the bike in my 20s. 30 years later my wife suggested we get bikes to ride around the neighborhood. Rode a hybrid for a few weeks and it was okay, but...
01-05-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,640
Posted By jon c.

Diogenes can end his quest.

Diogenes can end his quest.
01-05-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,138
Posted By jon c.

I don't think kids today are all that bad, but I...

I don't think kids today are all that bad, but I would agree that the fact that many of us older folks rode bicycles a lot for basic transportation did leave us with more respect for cyclists.
01-05-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,479
Posted By jon c.

When correspondents speak of the fear of being...

When correspondents speak of the fear of being forced to do one thing or another it reveals a great deal about their mindset. I expect I'll have an electric vehicle at some point (if I live long...
01-05-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 522
Posted By jon c.

Have you added any other lights or devices? ...

Have you added any other lights or devices? I've seen situations where a new light can interfere with transmissions to the computer.
01-03-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,479
Posted By jon c.

Not exactly. Was a bit more specific than that. ...

Not exactly. Was a bit more specific than that. And given your response that does seem to be the basis of your objection.

But point taken. I was indeed engaging in a continuing conversation that...
01-03-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 6,534
Posted By jon c.

I can't say I'd be all that upset if people stuck...

I can't say I'd be all that upset if people stuck to cycling and stopped using this forum to promote their politics. The referenced post has absolutely nothing to do with cycling safety.
01-03-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,479
Posted By jon c.

The move to electric vehicles has been a bit...

The move to electric vehicles has been a bit slower than I would have imagined, but it seems clear that they will comprise the majority of vehicles in another decade or so.

I have no plans to buy...
Forum: Introductions
01-01-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By jon c.

Welcome aboard. Also from Tallahassee and...

Welcome aboard.

Also from Tallahassee and there's at least one other on the board.
Replies: 31
Views: 1,449
Posted By jon c.

For resale, no way. As a solid, reliable rider...

For resale, no way. As a solid, reliable rider it's absolutely worth it if it fits and everything is in good working order.
01-01-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,479
Posted By jon c.

Absolutely. There's far too much emphasis on...

Absolutely. There's far too much emphasis on rational thought.
12-30-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,580
Posted By jon c.

I rode a great deal as a teen but then abandoned...

I rode a great deal as a teen but then abandoned the bike. Decades later I came to live in a rural area popular with cyclists. But it never occurred to me to try riding again until my wife...
12-29-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By jon c.

No advice to offer, but good luck to her.

No advice to offer, but good luck to her.
12-28-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,126
Posted By jon c.

I don't understand the question. Why would B be...

I don't understand the question. Why would B be waiting? It would appear B has ROW.
12-27-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,306
Posted By jon c.

When I started riding again after a 30 year break...

When I started riding again after a 30 year break I bought a used hybrid. I couldn't get comfortable at all and my wrists hurt after 5 miles. Got a road bike with drop bars and felt so much more...
12-26-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 889
Posted By jon c.

Or you can run radar with such frequency that...

Or you can run radar with such frequency that regular users are cowed. We have one road like that locally with a 45 mph limit where the 85th would have to be 55, Six lane divided road with a large...
12-25-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,400
Posted By jon c.

That only makes sense on roads with lane wide...

That only makes sense on roads with lane wide enough to fit both a car and a cyclist. I don't ride roads like that. There are no curbside containers or parked cars. There is only the travel lane...
12-25-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,400
Posted By jon c.

but not all drivers are equally alert and trees,...

but not all drivers are equally alert and trees, signage and shadows can obscure visibility on roads with curves and rollers

there are times I prefer to ride where I will be seen rather than where...
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