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Forum: Living Car Free
07-28-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,956
Posted By UberGeek

You can thank Robert Moses for that.

You can thank Robert Moses for that.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-28-15, 08:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,956
Posted By UberGeek

I assume it'll happen once people realize it's...

I assume it'll happen once people realize it's more economical to live where you work, rather than obey Robert Moses' directive of "Live in suburbs, work in city".
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,056
Posted By UberGeek

Using Runkeeper, but only because I've been using...

Using Runkeeper, but only because I've been using Runkeeper for about 5 years now, so switching would require a massive import/export of data, and not all of it is included (Like weight tracking).
Forum: Commuting
06-02-15, 06:34 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,556
Posted By UberGeek

Wrong. It means you have applied 100% of the...

Wrong. It means you have applied 100% of the braking force available. After that, the work is on the tire.

As long as you are able to lock a brake system, any other improvements will come from...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,531
Posted By UberGeek

You get a middle ground device, that is suitable...

You get a middle ground device, that is suitable for many different individuals, who don't require a specialized device, you get to carry less weight on your ride, and allows you to re-route...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-15, 06:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,726
Posted By UberGeek

I use Runkeeper, but if I had to start over...

I use Runkeeper, but if I had to start over again, I'd probably start with "MapMyRide". I'm sticking with runkeeper because of the 5 years of data I already have there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-15, 06:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,358
Posted By UberGeek

Dear god, I didn't realize he was 71... I hope...

Dear god, I didn't realize he was 71... I hope I'm still cycling at 71.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,531
Posted By UberGeek

The screen is by far the biggest consumer of...

The screen is by far the biggest consumer of power from the phone. You can help this with 2 devices: A pebble watch + phone. My phone can last me most all day running like this.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-15, 05:43 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,750
Posted By UberGeek

Yes, in more rural areas, they're used in lieu of...

Yes, in more rural areas, they're used in lieu of a traffic light to control access to a more "primary" route, from a secondary (Main route has no stop sign, secondary has the stop sign). However,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-27-15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,750
Posted By UberGeek

Yeah, they're usually installed to keep traffic...

Yeah, they're usually installed to keep traffic speeds under 35mph. I don't know too many cyclists that exceed that speed.
Forum: Commuting
05-27-15, 07:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,556
Posted By UberGeek

The ability to lock the wheel isn't a measure of...

The ability to lock the wheel isn't a measure of effective braking action: It's a demonstration that you have applied 100% of the possible braking action on a wheel. If you're locking your brakes,...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,556
Posted By UberGeek

That's not very odd at all. I adjust my calipers...

That's not very odd at all. I adjust my calipers to give me the maximum amount of braking action with the maximum amount of depression on the levers I'm comfortable with.

That doesn't mean...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,942
Posted By UberGeek

Don't worry about rear window visibility. Lots...

Don't worry about rear window visibility. Lots of vehicles have 0 visibility in the rear window, and in fact, you don't even need a windshield mirror by law.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-15, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By UberGeek

You could try a cycling cap under the helmet... ...

You could try a cycling cap under the helmet... It's what I do.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,556
Posted By UberGeek

Are you not able to lock your caliper brakes when...

Are you not able to lock your caliper brakes when wet? If not, have you adjusted your calipers for proper braking? As said previously, I can lock my caliper brakes up, even when wet, going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-15, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,287
Posted By UberGeek

You could also look into getting a hitch kit. ...

You could also look into getting a hitch kit. They're not very pricey, about $150 or so.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-15, 06:25 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,579
Posted By UberGeek

~5 miles one way. I just wear compression shorts...

~5 miles one way. I just wear compression shorts under whatever I happen to be wearing that day. And, the compression shorts are just because I like wearing them now. Prevents "swamp crotch" when...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-15, 06:22 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,556
Posted By UberGeek

Amazingly, even in wet conditions, I can lock up...

Amazingly, even in wet conditions, I can lock up my tires when braking... Seems traction is key, rather than the braking mechanism. But, to each their own, I suppose.
Forum: BMX
05-25-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By UberGeek

I'd say it's good to go. Might want to boot it,...

I'd say it's good to go. Might want to boot it, but I've never done so with pinholes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-15, 09:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,302
Posted By UberGeek

Rack, if you plan on using it for commuting in...

Rack, if you plan on using it for commuting in any fashion.
Pannier, for the same reason as above.
Underseat toolbag, with a cycling multitool, patches, and a spare tube.
Water bottle and frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,214
Posted By UberGeek

I drink PBR, have gauged ears, have tattoos, and...

I drink PBR, have gauged ears, have tattoos, and commute by bike... I guess I have to make sure I stay off this guy's lawn lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-15, 07:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,653
Posted By UberGeek

I've got about 30 pounds to shave off my bike... ...

I've got about 30 pounds to shave off my bike... Mostly in the rider, however. That's the cheapest spot to reduce your total weight from.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-15, 07:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,569
Posted By UberGeek

Western NY is generally a 5/5. It's just as good...

Western NY is generally a 5/5. It's just as good by car as by bike. One locale in particular seems to have an outright enmity against cyclists, but overall, not bad.

While we're not top-rated...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-15, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,148
Posted By UberGeek

Yeah, last year they resurfaced a road that I use...

Yeah, last year they resurfaced a road that I use for lots of my weekend rides... It sucked while they were doing it, but today, it's smooth as glass :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,544
Posted By UberGeek

I'm not a serious rider with my Schwinn. Sure, I...

I'm not a serious rider with my Schwinn. Sure, I commute by bike almost everyday during the warmer months, and tack on about ~100 miles on the weekends, but I'm having too much damned fun to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 984
Posted By UberGeek

If it felt great, enough. If you were dying at...

If it felt great, enough. If you were dying at the end, just enough. If it felt like nothing, you didn't ride far enough.

A 2 mile ride is really nothing. 5 miles? 4 miles? Yeah, that's a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-15, 07:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,058
Posted By UberGeek

I commute for a lot of my work days, but on...

I commute for a lot of my work days, but on weekends, I go for longer/faster, and try to "race" myself. Not sure where I'd fit.
Forum: Commuting
07-26-13, 05:33 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,596
Posted By UberGeek

Disagree as much as you like. Nothing wrong with...

Disagree as much as you like. Nothing wrong with that. However, in LA County, the law states Sharrows mean bicycles are free to occupy center-lane on that stretch, without needing to move over for...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,596
Posted By UberGeek

Unless there are additional city/county codes for...

Unless there are additional city/county codes for road markings. This is the same in every state. Which is why the state speed limit can be 70mph, but city streets are 30, 40, and 25.

Laws get...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-13, 08:54 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,596
Posted By UberGeek

It's not that we disagree, you're just flat out...

It's not that we disagree, you're just flat out wrong. Even the same sheriff's office tweeted that sharrows mean cyclists are allowed to use the full lane.



Actually, the LA Sheriff disagrees...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-23-13, 10:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,735
Posted By UberGeek

It's exactly the same thing, and has been...

It's exactly the same thing, and has been supported through the courts as within the authority of law enforcement to issue a citation for.
Forum: Commuting
07-23-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,768
Posted By UberGeek

I'm not. The question was "Who do I call",...

I'm not. The question was "Who do I call", however. It's a shame most other cities don't have a similar system.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,932
Posted By UberGeek

I wear cargo shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers on my...

I wear cargo shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers on my commute; and have rare issues here.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,768
Posted By UberGeek

Get the car number, and call the Mayor's...

Get the car number, and call the Mayor's Helpline. Rectified in under 48 hours.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-16-13, 06:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,174
Posted By UberGeek

No, because I'm not a law enforcement officer. ...

No, because I'm not a law enforcement officer.

The only time I've ever commented was when one older person was using a cellphone, and almost hit me.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-16-13, 06:24 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 24,093
Posted By UberGeek

I'll cede that there are some areas that are...

I'll cede that there are some areas that are completely hostile to cycling, in all regards.

However, those areas, are, by and large, minimal when it comes to the vast majority of people deciding...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-13, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,613
Posted By UberGeek

Seth Vidal killed by hit-and-run driver

http://www.businessinsider.com/36-year-old-seth-vidal-tragically-killed-2013-7

Hits close to home for me. He was a great engineer for Red Hat :(
Forum: Commuting
07-10-13, 06:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By UberGeek

If your road is in fact like the one in the video...

If your road is in fact like the one in the video (Complete with very wide shoulders), I wouldn't have an issue on that road. Might be a bit boring, but boring is better (IMO) than getting doored,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-13, 06:25 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 24,093
Posted By UberGeek

Like I said, whatever floats your boat. To me,...

Like I said, whatever floats your boat. To me, it just seems, excessive. Again, whatever floats your boat.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 24,093
Posted By UberGeek

Not at all... But, when people consider 3 miles...

Not at all... But, when people consider 3 miles "Too far", and "I just don't feel like it"... That's laziness, no matter how you slice it.

Shy of one person, nobody has ever said to me they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-13, 06:21 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,867
Posted By UberGeek

Yes, sloppy on my part. 100 feet through the...

Yes, sloppy on my part. 100 feet through the air. 100 feet from impact location, to the victim's final location.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-13, 09:58 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 24,093
Posted By UberGeek

Yes, actually. I'm too damned lazy wash clothes...

Yes, actually. I'm too damned lazy wash clothes by hand, rather than use a powered machine to do it. I don't run to/fro for work because I'm biking instead.

Shy of one person, nobody has ever...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-13, 07:22 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,867
Posted By UberGeek

It's also illegal in NYS. As is driving while...

It's also illegal in NYS. As is driving while intoxicated. And, we had a similar story here in WNY like this:

Doctor driving home drunk, hits a woman skateboarding on the road. Leaves the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-13, 06:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,550
Posted By UberGeek

Third degree burns are just as bad in your mouth,...

Third degree burns are just as bad in your mouth, or on your lap. Coffee is not supposed to cause third degree burns, at all.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-13, 05:18 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 24,093
Posted By UberGeek

You put on shorts for a 16 mile ride? Whatever...

You put on shorts for a 16 mile ride? Whatever floats your boat, but even on 20 mile rides, I've not see a need for anything special to wear, except maybe a polyester shirt.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-13, 05:17 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 24,093
Posted By UberGeek

Odd. The biggest reason I've seen is sheer...

Odd. The biggest reason I've seen is sheer laziness.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-13, 05:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,550
Posted By UberGeek

When said coffee causes third degree burns, yes. ...

When said coffee causes third degree burns, yes. Coffee isn't supposed to slough off flesh.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,438
Posted By UberGeek

h*****s are ***'d out? lol

h*****s are ***'d out? lol
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,550
Posted By UberGeek

I think the helmet debate is one of the things...

I think the helmet debate is one of the things motorcycle and bicycle riders share.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,438
Posted By UberGeek

More or less, the government just ignores...

More or less, the government just ignores cycling. That's more or less, the truth.
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