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Forum: Commuting
04-01-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,373
Posted By CrankyOne

The finished ramp. Overall it's worked out well....

The finished ramp. Overall it's worked out well. Some will ride up/down, some just down. I'll ride a bakfiets down it but have only gone up once or twice. Pedals on oma/opa clear OK, pedals on...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By CrankyOne

Safety for bicycle riders (and pedestrians and...

Safety for bicycle riders (and pedestrians and those in cars) is a road design issue.

Roads designed by engineers in The Netherlands, Sweden and elsewhere are quite safe. Roads designed by...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,390
Posted By CrankyOne

In NL (and many other EU countries) having a bike...

In NL (and many other EU countries) having a bike on each end is probably the dominant way of doing it. The bikes are simple upright Dutch single speed or maybe 3-8 speed internal (City Bikes |...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,355
Posted By CrankyOne

Riding w/ a heavy pack can cause medical probs so...

Riding w/ a heavy pack can cause medical probs so do be careful of that.

In Europe (NL, DE, DM, SE particularly) kids wear light packs but their bikes always have a rear rack for heavier stuff....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-20-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By CrankyOne

The safest country in the world for bicycling...

The safest country in the world for bicycling (and walking) is The Netherlands. Not surprisingly many others have begun using the Dutch CROW design principles. Some good sampling of their...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-21-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,739
Posted By CrankyOne

Here's a discussion on one project that touches...

Here's a discussion on one project that touches on these topics: Hodgson Rd ? Anatomy Of A Dangerous Road Design | LocalMile...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-21-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,739
Posted By CrankyOne

Should yes. Do, rarely. In reality drivers look...

Should yes. Do, rarely. In reality drivers look primarily for who will be a threat to THEM, not who they will threaten.

This is a major fundamental difference in U.S. and Dutch (and other EU)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By CrankyOne

How the Philippines built 500km of bikeways in less than a year

Great COVID story. This was largely done to CROW standards.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/transport/crisis-opportunity-how-philippines-built-500km-bike-lanes-less-year
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,469
Posted By CrankyOne

Dutch and others in Europe I've talked with do...

Dutch and others in Europe I've talked with do not believe strict liability actually does much for safety. It's good for assuaging feelings afterwards but does little to change driver behavior...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,739
Posted By CrankyOne

Yes. I believe a tunnel was ruled out on this one...

Yes. I believe a tunnel was ruled out on this one because of social safety issues. Given its location and the length of the tunnels they did not feel it safe to do normal tunnels, even the very large...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,739
Posted By CrankyOne

Two books you might enjoy:...

Two books you might enjoy: https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Bruntlett/e/B07H8HV75L?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1643147233&sr=8-2

Also check older posts on: A view from the cycle path...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-06-21, 06:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,082
Posted By CrankyOne

A key principle of the Sustainable Safety is:...

A key principle of the Sustainable Safety is: Homogeneity (of mass, speed and direction of road users).

Mass includes size, weight and inertia (or power). E-bikes have greater inertia/power so a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-06-21, 05:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By CrankyOne

Road/Bikeway lighting: Color / Color Temp / CRI / TM30 ?

I'm trying to better understand the effect of light quality on depth perception (and perhaps comfort and eye strain). For instance, for lighting crossings in a road junction or lighting a bikeway -...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,082
Posted By CrankyOne

MN adopted the 3 class system in June 2021.

MN adopted the 3 class system in June 2021.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-21, 05:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,082
Posted By CrankyOne

Some lessons learned in Europe: I believe...

Some lessons learned in Europe:

I believe prior to 2016 e-bikes were limited to 20 MPH.

Due to problems/conflicts between traditional bicycle riders and e-bikes, in 2016 e-bikes were limited to...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,536
Posted By CrankyOne

Don't tell that to the tens of thousands who do...

Don't tell that to the tens of thousands who do ride these distances. They'll be disappointed to know that they're not doing what they think they are. 10 mph would also be quite slow. The average is...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,536
Posted By CrankyOne

It really depends on your goals. For me I largely...

It really depends on your goals. For me I largely keep transportation, workouts and recreation rather separate. My opafiets and bakfiets are the best options for transportation so I nearly always use...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,920
Posted By CrankyOne

I'll put off getting an e-bike for as long as I...

I'll put off getting an e-bike for as long as I can and like others only PA and a smaller motor (<250w) that's smoother and uses less battery. Hopefully some years after 70 but we'll see. My knees...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Posted By CrankyOne

I'd not be so quick to blame the riders. The...

I'd not be so quick to blame the riders. The e-bikes sold in the U.S. are quite overpowered. Layer on a bad PAS and you've a problem. An average rider uses 200w to go 20 mph on flat windless ground....
Forum: Commuting
09-11-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,536
Posted By CrankyOne

When we got some pseudo protected bikeways along...

When we got some pseudo protected bikeways along some of our busier county roads we began to see more and more people who simply use a bicycle as a good mode of transportation. No dressing up to...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,536
Posted By CrankyOne

Why is this? Because people just don't think of...

Why is this? Because people just don't think of it as an option? Because U.S. traffic engineers make walking and bicycling too dangerous? Because people think you have to dress up in lycra and...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,536
Posted By CrankyOne

IIRC, about 30% of car trips in the U.S. are...

IIRC, about 30% of car trips in the U.S. are under 2 miles, 40% under 3 miles and 55% under 5 miles.

The thing for all of us to keep in mind is that just because my neighbor's commute is 50 miles...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,536
Posted By CrankyOne

To correct some misinformation... "no...

To correct some misinformation...


"no more" ? Just like in many countries people in The Netherlands (and Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany...) have varying trip distances. Some a very short...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,496
Posted By CrankyOne

Yes. Sort of. It will 'allow' you to go faster...

Yes. Sort of. It will 'allow' you to go faster but not 'make' you or cause you to go faster. As gregf83 pointed out there's a difference in power at the pedal or power produced and kJ consumed in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,496
Posted By CrankyOne

Yes. But there is a vast difference in PEAK POWER...

Yes. But there is a vast difference in PEAK POWER and EFFICIENCY. I don't need anywhere close to peak power when I'm riding my Opafiets to the store. I do want efficiency though.

I want to travel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,496
Posted By CrankyOne

Most recent measurements have been heart rate...

Most recent measurements have been heart rate (Garmin HRM Dual) + blood ox (Apple watch & fingertip pulseOx)+ expelled CO2 (borrowed from MN Vikings training folks).

A local company has developed...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-11-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,368
Posted By CrankyOne

Do center turn lanes increase safety for bicycle riders?

Our county engineers are expanding many county roads (most of which are 45 MPH) in residential areas from two lanes to two lanes + a center turn lane. They say, repeatedly, that this increases safety...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,536
Posted By CrankyOne

Outside of North America that commute would be a...

Outside of North America that commute would be a simple Dutch City Bike (City Bikes | LocalMile (http://localmile.org/city-bikes/)). More comfortable, more energy efficient than leaning forward,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,496
Posted By CrankyOne

Awesome bike! My guess is that you were...

Awesome bike!

My guess is that you were simply leaning forward more than was necessary. I generally have to be going up a pretty good grade or in to a harsh wind to lean forward any noticeable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-21, 05:33 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,496
Posted By CrankyOne

Sorry for the late reply. At higher speeds, yes....

Sorry for the late reply. At higher speeds, yes. At lower speeds no. First, any weight on your handlebars is wasted energy. But we'll get to that in a bit.

Your body is a LOT of weight. Putting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-21, 08:00 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,496
Posted By CrankyOne

It's important to keep in mind that there's not a...

It's important to keep in mind that there's not a simple single answer to the OP's question. It varies based on power output.

At lower wattages upright is more efficient and provides sufficient...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,496
Posted By CrankyOne

Yes. And No. In general more of your weight is...

Yes. And No. In general more of your weight is on the saddle. And at lower speeds/wattage that's a good thing as your ischia/spine are more properly and efficiently supporting the weight of your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-21, 08:05 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,496
Posted By CrankyOne

Sort of. Your weight is mostly on the saddle but...

Sort of. Your weight is mostly on the saddle but it is also partially over your legs so provides weight leverage. Unlike with leaning forward at lower speeds/effort (below about 260 watts) you are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,340
Posted By CrankyOne

Yeah, there's a reason (or reasons) that nearly...

Yeah, there's a reason (or reasons) that nearly everyone of every age outside of the U.S. rides Dutch geometry city bikes.

More: City Bikes | LocalMile (http://localmile.org/city-bikes/)

Glad...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,008
Posted By CrankyOne

Fellow aspie here. First, know that it does not...

Fellow aspie here. First, know that it does not have to hold you back from doing what you want and having a good life. I'm sure you've heard that a million times but it always worth repeating. I've...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,160
Posted By CrankyOne

As gios mentioned above, think about this when...

As gios mentioned above, think about this when you're driving (if you do). What works and what doesn't.

Reflectors are very beneficial in marginal conditions like dawn/dusk or when it's overcast...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,082
Posted By CrankyOne

A bicycle rider in the U.S. is 11 times as likely...

A bicycle rider in the U.S. is 11 times as likely to be killed, per mile ridden, as one in The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, etc. The difference is in road design. They have safe bikeways and safe...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-20, 05:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,081
Posted By CrankyOne

Have you looked at the Workcycles Gr8? Besides...

Have you looked at the Workcycles Gr8? Besides being one of the most comfortable Dutch bikes around it is available in any color combo you can imagine.
My wife is Swedish so her's is:...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,107
Posted By CrankyOne

A key reason that people outside of the U.S. use...

A key reason that people outside of the U.S. use enclosed chains. The entire drivetrain stays fairly clean, free from muck and so is highly reliable.

More; City Bikes | LocalMile...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,482
Posted By CrankyOne

It's more than just the bars. ...

It's more than just the bars.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/527x115/dutchness_pic_2_stick_figure_position_508036851db0683161647b49832cb56c8fc95545.png

A true dutch bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,482
Posted By CrankyOne

If you are riding at less than about 18 MPH or...

If you are riding at less than about 18 MPH or you are feeling body weight on your hands rather than pulling up on the bars then you are likely putting too much unnatural pressure on your hands...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-06-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,735
Posted By CrankyOne

Our roads are designed for high Level Of Service...

Our roads are designed for high Level Of Service (LOS) for drivers - low delay and high speeds. So long as that is the case it will remain exceptionally dangerous to ride in the U.S. The danger isn't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-06-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By CrankyOne

Long driveway & snow - crowned? Sloped? Other?

We have a long (1400’ / 420 meters) driveway that we are having to get repaved. It has near complete tree coverage so gets only limited sun, particularly in winter. We get about 50-90” of snow per...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By CrankyOne

Workcycles has a big brother Filibus for sale:...

Workcycles has a big brother Filibus for sale: https://www.bakfiets-en-meer.nl

€666- complete with 6.66 rolls of toilet paper

Figure about $150 shipping to the U.S.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By CrankyOne

It's not going to work as well as a bakfiets for...

It's not going to work as well as a bakfiets for capacity or weight but it carries more of both than a standard bicycle and is easier to maneuver than a bakfiets - it fills a nice middle space. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By CrankyOne

These are actually quite stable and easy to ride.

These are actually quite stable and easy to ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By CrankyOne

That's made by Fietsfabriek. She got it at...

That's made by Fietsfabriek. She got it at Rolling Orange in Brooklyn about 6 years ago.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,382
Posted By CrankyOne

That's fine. Though you did say "Real world data...

That's fine. Though you did say "Real world data does demonstrate that impact protection mitigates head and brain injuries and I only address impact from foam helmets in this thread." in this thread...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,382
Posted By CrankyOne

What real world data supports this? I cannot find...

What real world data supports this? I cannot find any.
Forum: Commuting
04-07-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,442
Posted By CrankyOne

Some more good info: A view from the cycle path:...

Some more good info: A view from the cycle path: Anatomy of a reliable, everyday bicycle (http://www.aviewfromthecyclepath.com/2009/01/anatomy-of-reliable-everyday-bicycle.html)
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