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Forum: Commuting
11-15-14, 01:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,046
Posted By Sherbona

OP was in the left lane waaay earlier than...

OP was in the left lane waaay earlier than necessary on a road with little traffic. Bus honked a few times and that's it? Is there any cheese to go with this whine?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-24-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,187
Posted By Sherbona

This sounds like a great idea for daytime. I...

This sounds like a great idea for daytime. I just checked out the mouser site and to find out more. It looks like these are LED/emitters only - you have to get and solder a driver and body for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-07-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,105
Posted By Sherbona

Burton, sounds like you received some defective...

Burton, sounds like you received some defective ones there. My experience with the MagicShine MJ818 is very different - super bright and the modes work as advertised for me.



Not junk, and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-25-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By Sherbona

Very interesting! What kind of batteries do the...

Very interesting! What kind of batteries do the strips take?
Forum: Commuting
10-19-12, 07:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,704
Posted By Sherbona

Say those are nice looking. Are they the "Basil...

Say those are nice looking. Are they the "Basil Tour XL" or the "Basil Tour"? Where did you get them? Thank you!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By Sherbona

I was searching around this morning and found...

I was searching around this morning and found some more info.

BT20: http://www.fenixlight.com/viewproduct.asp?id=183

BT10: http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=127

Video:...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-23-12, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 753
Posted By Sherbona

Hi TrojanHorse I have those same two lights...

Hi TrojanHorse

I have those same two lights on the way with the same intent, one for flood and one for throw. As far as the lockblocks I believe those are intended more for AA size flashlights. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-25-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,964
Posted By Sherbona

Riding a bicycle on the left where cars drive on...

Riding a bicycle on the left where cars drive on the right is a bad idea in so many ways. For example what about night? Getting blinded by car headlights, confusing drivers with your bike...
Forum: Northern California
02-16-12, 07:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,839
Posted By Sherbona

Without the hit and run there would have been no...

Without the hit and run there would have been no punshiment for hitting them. There would have been a charge/punishment for violating terms of his probation and driving without a license, but nothing...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-12, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,274
Posted By Sherbona

I'm really glad that this creep was convicted!...

I'm really glad that this creep was convicted! However I am bothered by how the prosecuter says something to the effect that if he had stopped and cooperated this would have only been a probation...
Forum: Northern California
02-15-12, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,839
Posted By Sherbona

------------ snip ------------ The case should...

------------ snip ------------
The case should serve as a warning to motorists, prosecutor Ohde said. If Schiro had only stopped, chances are he would never have been charged with a felony, even...
Forum: Northern California
11-15-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By Sherbona

Since both the driver and victim were going east...

Since both the driver and victim were going east and approaching Bont lane, I wonder if this is a case of the driver not allowing enough clearance for passing, or if the driver did a right-hook thing.
Forum: Northern California
11-15-11, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By Sherbona

Walnut Creek police search for hit-and-run driver

FYI
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Walnut Creek police search for hit-and-run driver who injured bicyclist
By Robert Salonga
Contra Costa Times

Police seek witnesses to and tips about a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-11, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 785
Posted By Sherbona

Yet you've already posted 3 times in the thread...

Yet you've already posted 3 times in the thread since the conclusion of the event.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 785
Posted By Sherbona

Shouldn't this thread be in the Pacific Northwest...

Shouldn't this thread be in the Pacific Northwest section of 'Regional Rides and Events' or 'Regional Discussions'? (why should folks outside of the Seattle area care about Seattle's CM, this doesn't...
Forum: Northern California
10-26-11, 08:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,946
Posted By Sherbona

Sorry for your girlfriend's loss Lenaxia, bike...

Sorry for your girlfriend's loss Lenaxia, bike thieves suck. Those thieves are probably the same ones that Santa Clara PD issued a warning about last month:
...
Forum: Northern California
09-16-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 753
Posted By Sherbona

Santa Clara bike thieves warning

FYI...

"Santa Clara police issue warning about bicycle thieves"
---------------------------------------------------------------
Santa Clara police are on the lookout for thieves who have ripped...
Forum: Northern California
09-16-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,036
Posted By Sherbona

About two weeks ago a guy on a bike yelled out at...

About two weeks ago a guy on a bike yelled out at me that there was a helmet law in San Jose - I yelled back that there was not. This was going north on Autumn St (a couple of blocks before the HP...
Forum: Northern California
09-08-11, 09:36 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,051
Posted By Sherbona

What a good time! I loved riding at night after...

What a good time! I loved riding at night after that hot day we had, very relaxing. Thanks frantik! (awesome artwork above too! :) ).

-- Bill
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,433
Posted By Sherbona

Here's a LA Times article on this: ...

Here's a LA Times article on this:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/06/car-smashes-into-cyclists-in-baldwin-hills-area-one-critically-injured.html
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,530
Posted By Sherbona

Assuming your question was serious... - Why...

Assuming your question was serious...
- Why shouldn't he change "kit" for just one event (if he's participating)?
- If event's arm band is changed to yellow for looigi, what about those with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-11, 10:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,530
Posted By Sherbona

Wear a shirt that is not black perhaps?

Wear a shirt that is not black perhaps?
Forum: Commuting
04-21-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 74,236
Posted By Sherbona

I agree, why is 'Commuting For Trade' a sticky?? ...

I agree, why is 'Commuting For Trade' a sticky?? Personally I have zero interest in that one but I like to check 'Commuter Bicycle Pics' often....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,230
Posted By Sherbona

In the heat of an arguement someone calls you an...

In the heat of an arguement someone calls you an old man, so you then...

- point your finger (in the driver's open window?)
- threaten to kick his ass
- invite him out to kick his f******* ass...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-02-11, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,896
Posted By Sherbona

For me the Radbot's inclusion of a full...

For me the Radbot's inclusion of a full reflector, as well as having 1 watt instead of .5, makes it a winner - though during the day I now use a MagicShine 3 watt tailight. IMO the flash modes of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-28-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,707
Posted By Sherbona

Your link is for the Superflash, not the new...

Your link is for the Superflash, not the new Superflash Turbo. The superflash that you've been using for years (.5watt) is not the same as the new turbo (1 watt) model. (Not sure you meant by "Also...
Forum: Northern California
02-23-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 900
Posted By Sherbona

FYI, looks like the Santa Cruz city council has...

FYI, looks like the Santa Cruz city council has postponed the matter for now...


"The council also put off a proposed requirement that bicyclists affix their license number on the tube of their...
Forum: Northern California
02-19-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 900
Posted By Sherbona

"... on the tube of their front seat. " So...

"... on the tube of their front seat. "

So what happens if you have a non-tandem bicycle that doesn't have a front seat? :)

If the police chief has thinks that bicycle license plates are a...
Forum: Northern California
02-19-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 900
Posted By Sherbona

Santa Cruz considering rule requiring bicyclists to display license

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_17428976

"And to promote safety on the street, police will request a new rule that requires bicyclists to display licenses."

<snip>

"Also Tuesday,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-19-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,509
Posted By Sherbona

Thank you!!

Thank you!!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-18-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,509
Posted By Sherbona

If one wanted a longer runtime, would an 8 cell...

If one wanted a longer runtime, would an 8 cell pack like the one below be ok? (it is 7.4v and has 8 2200mAh 18650 cells) ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-18-10, 01:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,873
Posted By Sherbona

I don't understand your point. Are you saying...

I don't understand your point. Are you saying that ninja cyclists are not at greater risk of being hit?
Forum: Commuting
11-16-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,562
Posted By Sherbona

The email basically says this: ...

The email basically says this:
http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_41

Note that only Magicshine lithium-ion battery packs sold by Geomangear between July 2009 and...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-10, 10:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,562
Posted By Sherbona

I bought one last september along with an extra...

I bought one last september along with an extra battery. Everything worked flawlessly (even in some rain) until about a week ago when one of the batteries could no longer hold its charge overnight. I...
Forum: Northern California
11-11-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,986
Posted By Sherbona

Yeah I was suprised by that column, Mr. Roadshow...

Yeah I was suprised by that column, Mr. Roadshow usually seems more on top of things. I hope everyone emails him (see first post) and lets him know how you feel. I just sent mine:
...
Forum: Northern California
11-11-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,986
Posted By Sherbona

"Restrict bicycles to roads specifically designed with bike lanes"

Some pretty controversial stuff in the Thursday column of Roadshow (Mercury News). In it Mr. Roadshow seems to support a reader who wants to “restrict bicycles to roads specifically designed with...
Forum: Northern California
11-09-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,272
Posted By Sherbona

I hate it when someone uses an uncommon TLA and...

I hate it when someone uses an uncommon TLA and expects it to be understood!


:)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-letter_acronym
Forum: Northern California
10-30-10, 02:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By Sherbona

Just a FYI that I have not been able to find...

Just a FYI that I have not been able to find anything more about this hit and run at the usual news outlets. Hopefully this means the bicyclist is not seriously injured.
Forum: Northern California
10-27-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By Sherbona

Campbell Hit & Run - Watch for flatbed with smashed windshield

Keep an eye out for a converted flatbed pickup with wooden side panels that has a smashed windshield.

--------------------------------------------------
Campbell: Pickup driver flees after...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-24-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,407
Posted By Sherbona

BS there's plenty of complaining about motor...

BS there's plenty of complaining about motor vehicles here. BTW, what aggressive driving in this thread are you talking about?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-24-10, 02:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,407
Posted By Sherbona

But you did not get one on video since the video...

But you did not get one on video since the video did not show bad driving by the SUV, the video does not show why the SUV got stopped.



A vehicle cannot force another to pass... when I'm...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-10, 03:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,407
Posted By Sherbona

I'm another one who does not see anything done...

I'm another one who does not see anything done wrong by the SUV *in the video*. The SUV was well behind the jeep and away from you when he passed. What is it *in the video* I am missing?
Forum: Northern California
10-22-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 447
Posted By Sherbona

East Bay bike trail projects awarded federal grant

More bike trails! :) But the "10 to 15 years" for completion seems a little long given that there's now funding.

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_16406537....
Forum: Northern California
10-17-10, 01:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,073
Posted By Sherbona

Are you sure that was the reason? Ticket money...

Are you sure that was the reason? Ticket money does not go to the budget of the ticketing agency - AFAIK fines/fees and their disposition are based on where the infraction occured, not who does the...
Forum: Northern California
10-11-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,387
Posted By Sherbona

+1

+1
Forum: Northern California
09-25-10, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,073
Posted By Sherbona

Check the video in that link, you'll see the...

Check the video in that link, you'll see the intersection is not clear at all (i.e., pedestrians).
Forum: Northern California
09-25-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,073
Posted By Sherbona

This is great! I hope they start giving out...

This is great! I hope they start giving out tickets here in the South Bay, way too many fellow bicyclists ignoring red lights and stop signs even though there are cars and/or pedestrians.
Forum: Commuting
10-25-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,012
Posted By Sherbona

To those of you enjoying rain rides/commute......

To those of you enjoying rain rides/commute... what kind of rain gear do you wear or recommend? I have cheapo plastic rain coat/pants that are really good at keeping out water, but unfortunately...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,196
Posted By Sherbona

"...there's even a Tricross-specific rack that...

"...there's even a Tricross-specific rack that Specialized makes for it."

jimlamb,

Do you have any links or info about the Specialized rack? I searched the Specialized site and didn't find...
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