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Forum: Northeast
01-06-09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By elfich

Every Month on the last friday, there is critical...

Every Month on the last friday, there is critical mass. It is a casual ride starting at the Washington Park Monument where Henry Johnson Boulevard ends.

Casual: ie no radical protests while...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,820
Posted By elfich

I just got the Nite Rider USB as a helmet mounted...

I just got the Nite Rider USB as a helmet mounted light. I like it quite a bit. Riding with a helmet mounted light gives me a lot more flexibility where to put my light (on the pavement).
Forum: Touring
08-11-08, 09:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 734
Posted By elfich

Is that a crack in the joint between the down...

Is that a crack in the joint between the down tube and the fork I see?
Forum: Commuting
08-04-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 756
Posted By elfich

I carry a small pill kit with aleve, dayquil and...

I carry a small pill kit with aleve, dayquil and anti-histemines.

I am allergic to honey bees.
Things to do when you are stung by an insect (and you do not know what kind of insect it is):...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-07-08, 06:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 796
Posted By elfich

Dehydration check - How much water had you had?...

Dehydration check - How much water had you had? Lack of water does some crazy things to one's body.
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,951
Posted By elfich

Most kryptonite locks come with a mounting...

Most kryptonite locks come with a mounting bracket so you can mount your lock inside the triangle.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,935
Posted By elfich

Granny gear. Either put a small ring on the...

Granny gear.

Either put a small ring on the front deraileur (30 teeth) or put a cassette with a 32 or 34 tooth granny gear on it. It should help.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,656
Posted By elfich

Marathon Plus from Schwalbe. I've plucked staples...

Marathon Plus from Schwalbe. I've plucked staples out of mine.
Forum: Commuting
06-09-08, 04:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,353
Posted By elfich

If you want a high density energy source: olive...

If you want a high density energy source: olive oil. It is a fat. Fats normally have an energy density 10 times higher than any carbohydrates.

Before you start trying to connive that 'driving a...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
06-03-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,921
Posted By elfich

Its illegal in New York State. The troopers will...

Its illegal in New York State. The troopers will pull you over and have you towed off.

Its really illegal on the Thruway. I would be very surprised if you managed to get on the highway with a...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-08, 12:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,280
Posted By elfich

If you have just picked up biking again and said...

If you have just picked up biking again and said grey hairs have been at it for years, of course they are going to be faster. they have experience, endurance and strength on their side. The only way...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 8,337
Posted By elfich

Evidently the mass transit systems of major...

Evidently the mass transit systems of major cities have all of their riderships up by 5-15% (New York, Boston, LA, Miami). Boston is on track for having a record year in ridership of the T. The...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 8,337
Posted By elfich

All you have to do is pull of the required safety...

All you have to do is pull of the required safety features that have been added in the last fifteen years to get the weight reduction you are talking about.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-20-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,774
Posted By elfich

Get Lennard Zinn's book "Zinn and the Art of Road...

Get Lennard Zinn's book "Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" or "Zinn and the art of Mountain Bike maintenance" not to be mistaken with Howard Zin the political commentator. He'll walk you...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-20-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,774
Posted By elfich

Car expenses: In the last year I have spent over...

Car expenses: In the last year I have spent over 6k in car repairs and maintenance. I plan on driving the car into the ground at this point. That means putting another 100,000 miles on it.

Bike...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-13-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,667
Posted By elfich

Actually NPR had a series recently looking at how...

Actually NPR had a series recently looking at how people in high density areas are adapting to the rising gas prices. In Miami, LA and Boston, each is experiencing record usage of their public...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-10-08, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 818
Posted By elfich

I live in upstate NY (Upstate = Albany). ...

I live in upstate NY (Upstate = Albany).

Rain/snow gear: I use a set of rain pants from EMS (Thunderhead or what ever the name is). You MUST cinch the cuffs down because they are loose fit for...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-29-08, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By elfich

You might want to try car-lite for a while. Sort...

You might want to try car-lite for a while. Sort of work your way into it. Initially it helps to have the back up of a car while you sort out the kinks of trying to do everything by bike.

I am car...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-27-08, 08:10 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,667
Posted By elfich

As far as I know, starting in 1920 or so, house...

As far as I know, starting in 1920 or so, house prices stayed unchanged in comparisson to inflation. Only in the last 10 years have housing prices gone completely off the rocker with 10% gains every...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-27-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By elfich

If you are going to own a car, you need to drive...

If you are going to own a car, you need to drive it around the block at least once a week. turn the wheels over, make sure all the parts run etc. Either make sure that the car is staying in good...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-25-08, 06:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,596
Posted By elfich

Submit a mileage form. You used your vehicle for...

Submit a mileage form. You used your vehicle for company business.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,667
Posted By elfich

Killed in Albany.

Killed in Albany.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-19-08, 09:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,704
Posted By elfich

I pack my work clothes into a drysack. The work...

I pack my work clothes into a drysack. The work clothes are protected against water, slime etc that can accumulate in a bike bag.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,366
Posted By elfich

Without the <sarcasm> tags I take a post at face...

Without the <sarcasm> tags I take a post at face value. Are surprised that many other people did as well?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,720
Posted By elfich

I would report it to local law enforcement. It...

I would report it to local law enforcement. It could constitute assault, and driving to endanger.

Even if they don't get caught for this incident, the object is to establish a pattern of assault...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-16-08, 01:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,799
Posted By elfich

Light placement comes down to a couple of...

Light placement comes down to a couple of questions:

What kind of lights do you have?
How far ahead do you want to be able to see?

Placing a light low makes it very easy to direct light very...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-15-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,035
Posted By elfich

Part of the problem is the oil can run out. You...

Part of the problem is the oil can run out. You can lookup the Hubert Oil Peak for most of the details.
The problem is not that oil is going to run out, but that people will not be able to increase...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-08, 06:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,288
Posted By elfich

And he brings out the Nazis on the first page!...

And he brings out the Nazis on the first page! There goes the enlightened discussion that this thread was having.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-08, 06:02 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,366
Posted By elfich

Okay, you're saving the Earth. Do you want a...

Okay, you're saving the Earth. Do you want a cookie?
Forum: Living Car Free
04-13-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,667
Posted By elfich

Sure demand will fall off, starting with the...

Sure demand will fall off, starting with the people that can no longer afford the fuel. It has already started. But don't expect to see an overnight effect. Because oil is such an important item to...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-13-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,667
Posted By elfich

the behavior of the whole is not going to change...

the behavior of the whole is not going to change overnight. Behaviors will change on a case by case basis based on need. It will start with things like people altering their trip patterns to reduce...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-13-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,667
Posted By elfich

Rationing worked in WWII for many reasons that...

Rationing worked in WWII for many reasons that will not work now.

First, the percentage of the population that has cars is much higher than during WWII. Needless rationing will lead to people to...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-10-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,667
Posted By elfich

The problem with the price jumping like that is...

The problem with the price jumping like that is if the price jumps to far to fast, you'll have riots in the streets rather than people trying to find a viable alternative.

More reasonably: jack...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-09-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,667
Posted By elfich

The answer is yes. But..... The question...

The answer is yes. But.....

The question becomes at what point can you no longer afford to operate your car? People who can afford gas guzzling hummers are not going to be the first ones that will...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-08-08, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,470
Posted By elfich

Chrome manufactured a limited number of "kozmo"...

Chrome manufactured a limited number of "kozmo" bags. These are insulated full size bike messenger bags. They go on ebay for 80-120 dollars a piece and are worth it.

I pick up hot take out food in...
Forum: Northeast
04-08-08, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By elfich

Before you decide how many bikes you are...

Before you decide how many bikes you are bringing, find out how much space you will have. Apartment space in NYC is at a premium. I don't know how it is in Seattle, but rent is expensive in NYC. Get...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-04-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,431
Posted By elfich

That is some pretty twisted logic. Let me...

That is some pretty twisted logic. Let me rephrase:

If a car is trying to overtake a group of bikes, the bikes are not allowed impede the car. That means the car desires to drive faster than the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-04-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,431
Posted By elfich

Here is your Florida state law as well. Refer to...

Here is your Florida state law as well. Refer to section 6 for traffic impedance. You can only ride two abreast if you are not impeding the flow of traffic.



316.2065 Bicycle regulations.--...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-04-08, 09:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,431
Posted By elfich

Here you go. Try section 1234 for the applicable...

Here you go. Try section 1234 for the applicable parts on single file, overtaking and lane use.

NYS Vehicle and Traffic
Article 34
Section 1230 Effect of Regulations
Section 1231 Traffic laws...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-04-08, 06:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,431
Posted By elfich

The law may say you are traffic. But your rights...

The law may say you are traffic. But your rights and responsibilities are different then that of a car. Most notably the 'ride single file if being overtaken' part of the law.

People are getting...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-03-08, 05:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,763
Posted By elfich

Refrigeration: There are alternatives to...

Refrigeration:

There are alternatives to electrical refrigeration, but it requires that you live within the bounds that the fridge sets:

- You can use a heat pipe fridge. It only works when it...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-03-08, 05:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,763
Posted By elfich

Stove depend upon concentrated energy to cook...

Stove depend upon concentrated energy to cook food. You have a limited number of available energy sources:
Electric
Gas (NG, propane, etc)
Solids you burn (wood, coal, charcoal, dried dung)
Solar...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-30-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,311
Posted By elfich

You can try: ...

You can try:

http://www.global-merchants.com/home/bike.htm
http://www.k3pgp.org/turnbrake.htm

In both cases, the left/right turn blinkie cannot be differentiated as a 'turn signal' at any...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-30-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,142
Posted By elfich

I happen to be acronym free. When throwing around...

I happen to be acronym free. When throwing around lots of acronyms, please explain them. Including but not limited to:

MUTCD
NCUTCD
NCUTCD-BTC
TCD
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-30-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,799
Posted By elfich

Mounting height comes down to two things: Light...

Mounting height comes down to two things:
Light strength and where you want the light to hit the road.

As you lower the light, the light pattern will start closer and brighter to the bike.

If...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-28-08, 06:19 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,657
Posted By elfich

The price people see at the pump is based on...

The price people see at the pump is based on several factors, most of them based on some form of supply and demand.

On the world market, places like China and India are consuming more oil every...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-21-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,281
Posted By elfich

There is usually also some comment in the law...

There is usually also some comment in the law about not endangering yourself while you ride. Check your local codes for specific wording.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-13-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,615
Posted By elfich

Sounds very similar to what happened outside...

Sounds very similar to what happened outside where I live. Every couple of months the "Portorican Parade" would come through. Somewhere between 10 and 20 cars. Tie up traffic, ignore red lights, stay...
Forum: Touring
03-13-08, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,888
Posted By elfich

You may want to see my comments of living with...

You may want to see my comments of living with the Nashbar trailer for 8 months before I managed to kill it. the 45 pound weight limit is not negotiable.
...
Forum: Touring
03-10-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 804
Posted By elfich

You can also start with the newbies guide to...

You can also start with the newbies guide to touring:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=180433
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