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Forum: Northeast
11-09-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By kobaneul

I like baskets for certain specific use cases...

I like baskets for certain specific use cases (mostly cake), but rack + panniers is more flexible. And yeah, it's hard to carry certain things in a basket without tilting over:...
Forum: Northeast
11-09-18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By kobaneul

Welcome! I started bike commuting about two years...

Welcome! I started bike commuting about two years ago when they last put the T fares up. (I don't like paying to suffer.) IMO the bike is by far the best way to get around Boston metro.


The road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-18, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,713
Posted By kobaneul

Sadly mine met the front end of a Prius last...

Sadly mine met the front end of a Prius last summer and has gone to the big bike rack in the sky. I made out comparably well and feel a bit like it protected me from worse. Funny how we get attached...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-27-17, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,207
Posted By kobaneul

Cool, thanks!

Cool, thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-17, 09:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,682
Posted By kobaneul

Before I got into cycling I had an underwire...

Before I got into cycling I had an underwire encapsulation bra from Freya (http://www.freyalingerie.com/active.aspx). It keeps everything solidly in place and Freya cup sizes go up to H. (I also...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-27-17, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,207
Posted By kobaneul

Thanks! That's really nice of you to offer. Once...

Thanks! That's really nice of you to offer. Once I get the replacement helmet I can actually measure it see if I can make the existing version work.

Can you recommend any quick primer to 3-D...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-26-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,207
Posted By kobaneul

It doesn't look too bad, but given the...

It doesn't look too bad, but given the circumstances of the impact the manufacturer recommended I send it in for replacement.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-26-17, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,207
Posted By kobaneul

Oh, neat! There's actually a place around here...

Oh, neat! There's actually a place around here where you can use their 3-D printer for the cost of the ink(?). I'd have to think more about the zip tie situation though, as the vents on my helmet are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-25-17, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,207
Posted By kobaneul

Alternative helmet mount for Contour Roam3?

I have a Contour Roam3 camera that I attach to my helmet by means of the included "rotating flat surface mount (https://store.contour.com/products/rotating-flat-surface-mount)." However, due to an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-17-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,583
Posted By kobaneul

Ehh...

Ehh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,713
Posted By kobaneul

Thanks! Information about this bicycle seems to...

Thanks! Information about this bicycle seems to be almost nonexistent, and I appear to have the only example anyone's bothered to photograph and post online. It's a solid commuter though, and I enjoy...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-16, 11:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

I had to stop behind a garbage truck at a...

I had to stop behind a garbage truck at a different light today, so I moved over far enough to see the light and for the driver to see me in his mirror.

Lady in an SUV squeezed up next to me,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-16, 12:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

I have seen that thread. I don't share that...

I have seen that thread. I don't share that philosophy regarding red lights, though I'll do the "Idaho stop" in certain circumstances. This particular street is not one of them, as the crossing...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-16, 12:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

There really isn't enough space to do this at the...

There really isn't enough space to do this at the intersection where this occurred, and even if there was, I would have to re-enter the travel lane from the parking lane, which has it's own issues.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,584
Posted By kobaneul

I resisted buying a new bike for this reason,...

I resisted buying a new bike for this reason, until one day I realized I didn't want a new bike because I loved my beater. I'd be heartbroken if it got stolen, so I try to make sure it's the best...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-19-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

Ironically, I was carrying a rear-view mirror in...

Ironically, I was carrying a rear-view mirror in my pannier bag, on its way to being returned as it didn't work with my bike. I've been resisting the glasses-mount type as I wanted something I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-19-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

Is 15+ years long enough? I'm a born-and-raised...

Is 15+ years long enough? I'm a born-and-raised "M*******" in any case.

I used to believe the same about Boston drivers and consequently did not cycle here. After my husband successfully...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-19-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

These are probably both contributing factors. I...

These are probably both contributing factors. I don't generally take this route and if I was more familiar with the lights on that street I might not have executed the lane change at that point,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-16, 06:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I am fine...

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I am fine and so is the bike. We live to commute another day. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-16, 06:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

Yes, probably so. He was so nice about it though,...

Yes, probably so. He was so nice about it though, I wonder if he was just trying to reassure himself! Hopefully this will inspire him to pay a bit more attention.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-16, 06:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

I will admit to rarely using that hand signal,...

I will admit to rarely using that hand signal, but I don't know that it would have helped (brake lights either), as I was already stopped, foot down, when he made contact, and the light was red (and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-16, 12:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,724
Posted By kobaneul

"I didn't expect you to stop!"

I had my first (very minor) auto incursion this morning on the way to work. I was riding in the center lane of a three-lane one-way street, avoiding some double-parked trucks, and moved to the right...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-16, 11:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,700
Posted By kobaneul

I'm quite happy with my Two Wheel Gear bag. It's...

I'm quite happy with my Two Wheel Gear bag. It's huge improvement over the basket. I really like that the side pockets are so roomy; I can fit my lunchbox, cable and u-lock in one pocket with a...
Forum: Northeast
08-18-16, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,231
Posted By kobaneul

So this actually worked really well. The Concord...

So this actually worked really well. The Concord Coach driver was very nice and helped me load the bike into the bus even though I rolled up about three minutes before departure. The bike was...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-16, 06:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,103
Posted By kobaneul

I have the Topeak basket that uses this...

I have the Topeak basket that uses this attachment. The "fixer" is only 50~60% as long as the basket. I don't think you would want it to be any longer, because it would be harder to slide back off...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-16, 09:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,254
Posted By kobaneul

I'm super pale (my foundation shade is actually...

I'm super pale (my foundation shade is actually named "alabaster"), so I wear at least SPF 30 on my face pretty much all the time. I got a sample of Shiseido "Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-19-16, 06:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,557
Posted By kobaneul

I also choose the pulse mode in daylight to...

I also choose the pulse mode in daylight to preserve battery, though in my case I'm using the front light nearly always. (My commute passes through some complicated intersections; I'll take whatever...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-16, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,006
Posted By kobaneul

What's your solution for locking to a rack with...

What's your solution for locking to a rack with the cover on? Just cut a hole through it?
Forum: Commuting
07-17-16, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,957
Posted By kobaneul

My husband uses a Cateye Volt 300...

My husband uses a Cateye Volt 300 (https://www.cateye.com/en/products/detail/HL-EL460RC/) which clips on and off easily. I like this attachment a lot better than the stretchy strap on my Light &...
Forum: Northeast
07-14-16, 10:02 PM
Replies: 11,237
Views: 1,497,046
Posted By kobaneul

At least it was probably over quickly for him....

At least it was probably over quickly for him. They do dart right in front of you sometimes. I worry about hitting something and only badly injuring it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-14-16, 09:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,583
Posted By kobaneul

To be fair, the title of the linked article was...

To be fair, the title of the linked article was automatically filled in by the forum software. But to address a subtlety here:



The thing is, in this context, that they would have to be either...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-16, 09:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,472
Posted By kobaneul

They are fair game when they work out their city...

They are fair game when they work out their city driving stress by picking on me. Hassling cyclists does nothing to fix the city's navigational idiosyncrasies.

I would still advise any visitors to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-16, 01:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,923
Posted By kobaneul

Very clever! We've got a few old backpacking...

Very clever! We've got a few old backpacking towels around; they might be ideal for this.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-16, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,700
Posted By kobaneul

Thanks everyone for your opinions! I decided to...

Thanks everyone for your opinions! I decided to order the Two Wheel Gear bag based on your advice and how I expect to use it. I'll post an update if I have anything else to add after I receive the...
Forum: Northeast
07-10-16, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,231
Posted By kobaneul

Squam Lake, NH area / Concord Coach

Hi,

My extended family is spending a week at Squam Lake next month. For work reasons I won't be able to travel with the group, so I was considering taking the bus up to Center Harbor and riding...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-09-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,583
Posted By kobaneul

It seems like there would be enough space. Maybe...

It seems like there would be enough space. Maybe they thought the turn would be too sharp (the vent things extend into the park). Or they don't want to disturb the area immediately around the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-09-16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,583
Posted By kobaneul

Now that's just lazy.

Now that's just lazy.
Forum: Northeast
07-09-16, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11,237
Views: 1,497,046
Posted By kobaneul

I went to visit a friend in Auburndale today and...

I went to visit a friend in Auburndale today and had a very pleasant ride mostly along the Charles River path (that newish bike lane on Western Ave is pretty nice too). Great day for it and the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-08-16, 08:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,583
Posted By kobaneul

"Cambridge bike lane design gets uneven response"

I should say so! I haven't ridden through here since this was done, but I certainly would not be expecting this:

Cambridge bike lane design gets uneven response - The Boston Globe...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-16, 02:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,557
Posted By kobaneul

They've finally put the schedule up on their...

They've finally put the schedule up on their website: Cycling Schedule | NBC Sports (http://www.nbcsports.com/cycling-schedule)

The subscription runs through June of 2017.
Forum: Commuting
07-07-16, 09:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,472
Posted By kobaneul

Signs?? This is Boston. That's a whole other...

Signs?? This is Boston. That's a whole other "vent." :lol:

I would have been a lot more sympathetic if he hadn't felt the need to comment on MY lane choice.
Forum: Commuting
07-06-16, 09:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,472
Posted By kobaneul

Tourists, bless their hearts, I know they are...

Tourists, bless their hearts, I know they are important to the economy, I know we don't make it easy to navigate in Boston, but seriously please take the T (or rent a Hubway!). Guy ahead of me on the...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-16, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,700
Posted By kobaneul

Looking forward to your review!

Looking forward to your review!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-16, 03:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,263
Posted By kobaneul

To be honest I usually wear regular comfy...

To be honest I usually wear regular comfy underthings beneath a skirt. Tights/hose are also fine for an easy ride on a cool day (and the soap in the restroom at work removes chain grease, ask me how...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-16, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,700
Posted By kobaneul

Hi Reid, I definitely appreciate that quality...

Hi Reid, I definitely appreciate that quality comes at a cost. However most of us are required to find a balance between the best quality and that which we can afford. :) Part of that is determining...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-16, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,700
Posted By kobaneul

Thanks! With the price differential I was...

Thanks! With the price differential I was concerned a bit about the quality, but if it served you well for awhile than it's probably sufficient for my needs.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-10-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By kobaneul

I'm not actually sure. You are allowed to pass on...

I'm not actually sure. You are allowed to pass on the right though, so on a one-lane street I guess the effect is the same.

I do see a fair amount of red-light noncompliance around here. However...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-09-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By kobaneul

This route wouldn't really be affected by the Big...

This route wouldn't really be affected by the Big Dig, as it goes in a different direction than the 93 tunnel. It's also extremely congested at rush hour (bike lanes are available for most of it, I...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-16, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,700
Posted By kobaneul

Garment Panniers - Two Wheel Gear Classic 2.0 vs. Nashbar

I've been testing out riding into work, and I'm finding that carrying my big messenger bag in my rear basket is not very convenient. I work in a somewhat formal office, so I am thinking that a...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-01-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By kobaneul

This is more "something to stay aware of" than a...

This is more "something to stay aware of" than a "worry," but as someone who doesn't drive at all, I know I lack a certain perspective on traffic. For example, I really don't have an instinctual...
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