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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,143
Posted By vol

Does anyone know if a brand new helmet kept for...

Does anyone know if a brand new helmet kept for several years is still good? I bought 3 or 4 identical helmets because I liked them very much and they are now discontinued. Two fo them are still in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-26-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,834
Posted By vol

Here is another article on this:...

Here is another article on this: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/cyclist-killed-minh-thi-nguyen-cambridge-bike-safety/

The video in the article shows the truck and the scene afterward. (The...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-26-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,139
Posted By vol

I would think riding uphill (or riding too hard...

I would think riding uphill (or riding too hard on high gear even on flat surface) is not good for the knee if the knee already has problem?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-22-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 918
Posted By vol

What's even more impressive is that it seemed to...

What's even more impressive is that it seemed to end as if it's a comedy, no violent fight as would be in the U.S.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,218
Posted By vol

Another interview here:...

Another interview here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-survivor-run-over-in-viral-video-angry-about-suspected-drunk-drivers-actions/
He has prostate cancer.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,218
Posted By vol

69 years old, he's in great shape. Had the other...

69 years old, he's in great shape. Had the other car, the SUV, been slightly behind the drunk driver's car, he could have been hit or run over by the SUV after turning left upon impact.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,218
Posted By vol

A step-through would be good for that. He's...

A step-through would be good for that.

He's lucky to be wearing a helmet. He hit his head.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,218
Posted By vol

Would mirrors have made a little difference?...

Would mirrors have made a little difference? Probably not, though the cyclists would have realized the imminent disaster.

If it were a truck--a truck driver--it's hard to imagine the consequences.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-13-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,667
Posted By vol

I thought with the increase of bike sharing...

I thought with the increase of bike sharing programs bike theft would decrease.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,718
Posted By vol

Off topic but I want to share a good experience...

Off topic but I want to share a good experience with a driver today in Manhattan during the rush hour time. I was riding on the 3rd avenue mid-uptown around 6 PM-ish when the light turned red. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-10-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By vol

Sometimes even without a driver present: Man on...

Sometimes even without a driver present: Man on e-bike dies after colliding with double parked tractor-trailer in Manhattan: NYPD...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-09-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,854
Posted By vol

Thanks for the info. Are there still a lot of dog...

Thanks for the info. Are there still a lot of dog poops on the streets? :rolleyes:
Forum: Living Car Free
06-09-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,854
Posted By vol

I mean for Paris. When I visited Paris I walked...

I mean for Paris. When I visited Paris I walked so much that my legs were almost broken. They also had a lot of stairs to walk in the metro.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-09-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,854
Posted By vol

Nice to know. How is the bike rental for tourists...

Nice to know. How is the bike rental for tourists there? I looked up and the rental bikes all look like upright grocery shopping bikes :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-09-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,477
Posted By vol

This reminds me of the incident some years ago in...

This reminds me of the incident some years ago in Harlem, NYC, where a doctor on the bike was killed by criminals in stolen car driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street while fleeing...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-09-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,659
Posted By vol

NYPD cracks down on out-of-control mopeds...

NYPD cracks down on out-of-control mopeds terrorizing NYC (https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/us-news/nyc-cops-crack-down-on-motor-bikes-plaguing-manhattan/)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By vol

Electric Citibike rider run over by truck in Manhattan

Happened yesterday afternoon around 2:30 pm on 11th avenue near 50th st. The rider died at the scene. "“The tires went right over him, you can see the marks of the tires on his back,” said a witness....
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-04-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By vol

I forgot I was a utility bicyclist that moment, and fell when getting off

Most of the time I ride without any load. Yesterday I had two shoe boxes piled on my rear rack. When I was getting off after crossing a street, I forgot the load behind me and swang my right leg over...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-17-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,857
Posted By vol

My understand of the comment you quoted was (at...

My understand of the comment you quoted was (at least it's my thought, too) that some of those UES residents protesting against the installation of bike lanes regard themselves as upper/elite class,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-08-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,857
Posted By vol

This is what I think is the case. Maybe I posted...

This is what I think is the case. Maybe I posted too much about that accident, but it's upon reading about that accident that I learned about the neighborhood rejection of bike lanes, which is the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-07-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,857
Posted By vol

Upper East Side Manhattan residents banning bike lanes because they think it's unsafe

The other day I saw a ghost bike on east 85th street near Madison avenue that seemed to be a relatively recent sight, so I did a search and found out a 28-yr old woman on Citi-bike was killed there...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By vol

CORRECTION: It's on 7th Avenue, not Broadway. ...

CORRECTION: It's on 7th Avenue, not Broadway.

South bound, on the left side (east side) of the 7th avenue, from 46th to 43rd street. I passed there again and took pictures, see attached.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-19-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,313
Posted By vol

Not fog, but once during a winter, few minutes...

Not fog, but once during a winter, few minutes after I got on the bike to go to work, I saw snow flurries coming down, dense enough to affect visibility. I got off the bike, went home and took public...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-18-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By vol

Times Square raised bike lane 43rd~45th st. Broadway South bound

I happened to be riding in Times Square today (would avoid it at all cost but somehow ended up there). On Broadway between 43rd and 45th street, the bike lane South bound is raised, with a steep...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-23, 12:26 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,089
Posted By vol

Intentional fatal hit and run by car thief, filmed by his passenger

This is one of the most outrageous hit and run I've read about.

A retired police chief riding bike apparently on the far side of the road was murdered by a 17 year old who drove one of his stolen...
Forum: Northeast
06-27-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,232
Posted By vol

Can I walk the bike into the Port Authority terminal or Penn station?

Are we allowed to bring bike into Port Authority terminal buildings on 8th ave? I'm going there to buy tickets and don't feel like lock it out of view in that part of the city. I assume it's allowed.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-31-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,771
Posted By vol

By flexible mounting I mean more options of...

By flexible mounting I mean more options of mounting method beside seatpost mount. My seat stays are very near horizontal, so those seat stay mountings don't work. Clothing/bag clips often make the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-16-21, 12:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,771
Posted By vol

And make mounting more flexible and secure, which...

And make mounting more flexible and secure, which really shouldn't be so hard.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-30-21, 11:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,771
Posted By vol

It has 7 modes. I like the ones with projection...

It has 7 modes. I like the ones with projection to the ground (solid or flashing), very good for pitch dark roads. The modes for the main light facing back are too much for me. The USB port is very...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-16-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,771
Posted By vol

There are 150, 250, 350, do the brighter ones...

There are 150, 250, 350, do the brighter ones have shorter life (either on one full recharge, or lifespan-wise)?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-10-21, 11:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,771
Posted By vol

Thanks. I see there are Hotshot 200 lumen now on...

Thanks. I see there are Hotshot 200 lumen now on amazon. Also a Hypershot 250 lumens and 350 lumens, whoa. I guess they are still made in China?
Looks like I do need to raise my price limit to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-10-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,771
Posted By vol

Because lights can easily be broken or lost, IMO...

Because lights can easily be broken or lost, IMO multiple cheaper lights are better than one expensive light, provided they work well. I also like to use more than one taillight at the same time lest...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-10-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,771
Posted By vol

What are the brightest taillights at reasonable price now?

I haven't read through this forum for a long time. IIRC the last time I was around the most recommended tail light was Cygolite Pro 150. I'm sure that is outdated now. So what is the best (brightest)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,975
Posted By vol

Britain's BIGGEST bike lane :D

Britain's BIGGEST bike lane: 'Shambolic' 11ft 2in-wide cycle path is larger than 9ft 5in road lane it runs next to - and forces drivers to pull over to avoid a CRASH...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-18-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,014
Posted By vol

Thanks. Good to know, and good to see some input...

Thanks. Good to know, and good to see some input from sources not motivated by sales.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-20, 01:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,014
Posted By vol

Here is an article on this: When Do Bicycle...

Here is an article on this: When Do Bicycle Helmets Expire? (https://bicycle2work.com/when-do-bicycle-helmets-expire/)
It says about 5 years.


My question is: What about a brand new helmet...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-01-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,559
Posted By vol

:twitchy: I see there are more than a couple of...

:twitchy: I see there are more than a couple of videos of similar accidents following that video. I don't like to say this, but can't help after watching: some seem to be candidates for Darwin award.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-25-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,559
Posted By vol

I missed the earlier thread. Just happened to see...

I missed the earlier thread. Just happened to see the video.



I think if she had read the many posts here about the danger of trucks at intersections she'd be more vigilant and watch for the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-24-19, 10:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,559
Posted By vol

In case someone would like to know, the very...

In case someone would like to know, the very accident:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7zrOg5GdvE
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-19, 11:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,742
Posted By vol

Agree. Also the dark bridge tunnels and the...

Agree. Also the dark bridge tunnels and the curves of the road affect visibility a lot. Vehicles don't slow down for that.



Good point! The parks should be more for pedestrians and cyclists...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-19, 03:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,742
Posted By vol

As can be seen in the video, if not taking the...

As can be seen in the video, if not taking the lane, the cyclist would have to ride extremely close to the curb, so it's possible he hit the curb and not ice. I read a lot of online comments blaming...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,742
Posted By vol

I was going to say the same. I rode on the 79th...

I was going to say the same. I rode on the 79th st. transverse a couple times. Once I thought it too risky, so I rode on the very narrow curb, but almost had a flat because of all the garbage on the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-20-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,396
Posted By vol

Most of my closest calls were when a truck or bus...

Most of my closest calls were when a truck or bus made a close pass by me. Sometimes it's mirror of a wide truck/van almost hitting me.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-20-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,742
Posted By vol

Not clear whether he hit the ice or the curb: ...

Not clear whether he hit the ice or the curb:

https://abc7ny.com/cyclist-dead-run-over-by-school-bus-in-central-park-transverse/5765696/

...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-19-19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,742
Posted By vol

Some pictures of that transverse (it's from 2007...

Some pictures of that transverse (it's from 2007 but should be about the same today):
97th Street Transverse Road Bridge (BIN 2246270)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-18-19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,742
Posted By vol

I used to bike commute on roads full of vehicles...

I used to bike commute on roads full of vehicles in the evening even in the days after snow when there was rock-hard ice on roadside and tell people with pride. I thought the ice covered with dusts...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-18-19, 07:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,742
Posted By vol

Cyclist killed on transverse through Central Park

The cyclist, a doctor, skipped on ice, fell, and was hit by a school bus this morning. He was riding on the transverse on the 97th st. through Central Park in Manhattan....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 40,799
Posted By vol

Has anyone read this yesterday? Woman says two...

Has anyone read this yesterday? Woman says two men threw her off CitiBike, brutally beat her in Midtown attack...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-19, 05:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,942
Posted By vol

New bike lanes planned near Coney Island Avenue...

New bike lanes planned near Coney Island Avenue after cyclist's death (https://www.amny.com/transit/bike-lanes-coney-island-1.35382237)

Don't see how unprotected bike lanes could have saved that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,942
Posted By vol

The 2nd video shows two black cars crossed the...

The 2nd video shows two black cars crossed the intersection soon after and the drivers got out to walk toward the accident spot, probably to help; one was probably the one that shot the video.
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