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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,287
Posted By ScottCommutes

Anybody care about secrecy on your bike?

One aspect of biking vs. other popular means of getting around is the relative secrecy it affords. You can easily and legally buy a nondescript bike in cash on a street corner without giving your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 673
Posted By ScottCommutes

Excellent points. I would add that when we had...

Excellent points. I would add that when we had astronauts driving around on the moon in their little rover at the limits of their "walk back" distance, this was a major engineering consideration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 383
Posted By ScottCommutes

I don't understand. If you are willing to damage...

I don't understand. If you are willing to damage the seatpost, wouldn't a giant pipe wrench get it to spin in like one minute?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 3,823
Posted By ScottCommutes

God bless the rich people. They supply the used...

God bless the rich people. They supply the used market. Darn near every cool thing I own once belonged to someone wealthier than I.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 3,823
Posted By ScottCommutes

OK guys, how much are you all paying for sex?

OK guys, how much are you all paying for sex?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,459
Posted By ScottCommutes

Yes - I just reanimated a 22-year-old thread...

Yes - I just reanimated a 22-year-old thread because I was interested in the review.

I just bought one of these at a second hand store for my daughter to grow into. She's 8 and still riding a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 446
Posted By ScottCommutes

For any parent that has built stuff into the wee...

For any parent that has built stuff into the wee hours of Christmas morning, a bike that snaps together in seconds without tools is pretty appealing.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-30-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 756
Posted By ScottCommutes

On another related note, a few bigger and more...

On another related note, a few bigger and more complex intersections do not have enough time in the yellow phase to allow a cyclist who starting legally crossing at the end of the green to make it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-29-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 660
Posted By ScottCommutes

Thanks for this. I read Vox. The real value of...

Thanks for this. I read Vox. The real value of bike riding as exercise for weight loss is the ability to move yourself up from a one slice of pizza workout to a whole pizza workout.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By ScottCommutes

Exhibit "A" for why sometimes it is best for the...

Exhibit "A" for why sometimes it is best for the police to let the bad guys go and try to track him down later.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,211
Posted By ScottCommutes

It comes down to operator skill on any bike. In...

It comes down to operator skill on any bike. In some traffic situations, slow (even inching) is the best way to go. Other times, high speed gets you out of a danger zone faster. A safe operator is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 756
Posted By ScottCommutes

I agree that safety trumps other considerations -...

I agree that safety trumps other considerations - but for me that usually applies to riding on the sidewalk or on the wrong side of cones or barriers.

I do not make a habit of running red lights. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,322
Posted By ScottCommutes

Actual safety can be very different from...

Actual safety can be very different from perceived safety. Sometimes something that looks or feels dangerous can be statistically very safe. Sometimes something that looks pretty safe can be...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-26-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By ScottCommutes

Not me. We have one family car and three kids -...

Not me. We have one family car and three kids - just like the 1950-1970's, but with modern bicycles as well to fill in for local trips and my commuting to work. Our limitation is our five-year-old....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By ScottCommutes

Paul, this one scares me. In any maneuver in...

Paul, this one scares me. In any maneuver in traffic where you may well be betting your life, you also have to account for all the usual what ifs. What if you suddenly pop a tire? What if your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By ScottCommutes

I read the website - No brand name. No reviews. ...

I read the website - No brand name. No reviews. No certification. Many misspellings and such. Runs on 220v but no cord? Comes in colors?

This thing scares me and I wouldn't put a penny toward...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,847
Posted By ScottCommutes

You've kind of answered your own question. If...

You've kind of answered your own question. If you want to spend time discussing power, you will have more to say if you have a power meter. I would suggest that, as a noob, you focus on getting out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 936
Posted By ScottCommutes

Besides every time I lose a ball bearing?

Besides every time I lose a ball bearing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

I'm wondering how many charge/discharge cycles...

I'm wondering how many charge/discharge cycles you get out of that $800 battery. A quick Google search suggested 500-2000 cycles for e-bike batteries.

One nice thing about other kinds of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

Interesting that no one is really clamoring to...

Interesting that no one is really clamoring to move this to the e-bike forum. I think I saw one comment awhile back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

You are correct. Regular old lead acid battery.

You are correct. Regular old lead acid battery.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

You are correct.

You are correct.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By ScottCommutes

Mixing some lines together - Impudent strumpet,...

Mixing some lines together - Impudent strumpet, get thee to a nunnery!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

I use brake fluid to start my generator. I tried...

I use brake fluid to start my generator. I tried it yesterday right after the lawn tractor. It started without the brake fluid for the first time since I've had it.

EDIT: Make that brake cleaner,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

There are a lot of advantages to paying for more...

There are a lot of advantages to paying for more amp hours than you need/want/use. As you say, the batteries aren't happy at too low of a charge state. Also, getting a lithium battery to take the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

Yup. I was guessing something mechanically wrong...

Yup. I was guessing something mechanically wrong with a connection that was leaking current. An e-bike battery hopefully has enough juice in it to power a couple of microchips through the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

Choose your poison. If you store them in the...

Choose your poison. If you store them in the house, the batteries will be happier. If you keep them in the garage, there is usually a fire-rated door and a fire-rated wall between the garage and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

Not an e-biker - my knowledge is more about cars,...

Not an e-biker - my knowledge is more about cars, so perhaps somebody could help me out. Sometimes a car develops a parasitic drain on the battery that slowly bleeds the charge off of a perfectly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,040
Posted By ScottCommutes

I tried Googling "bad body lefty" and all I got...

I tried Googling "bad body lefty" and all I got was info about left-handed electric guitars.

My suggestion would depend on if you are planning to keep your current city bike for riding in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

I feel like there is something else going on. A...

I feel like there is something else going on. A bicycle battery should be able to hold a charge for a few months with no special attention.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By ScottCommutes

Places to compromise: Size too small - You...

Places to compromise:

Size too small - You can always adjust later
Price - If everything else is exactly what you want/need, nothing wrong with paying extra to get the bike
Consumables - Worry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,018
Posted By ScottCommutes

Lots of professionals use Harbor Freight as well...

Lots of professionals use Harbor Freight as well - not only cheaper but often more convenient than the tool truck brands. The customer doesn't care how much you paid for a tool.

Tool boxes are a...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,568
Posted By ScottCommutes

Tip #1 - I use my bike cable lock to help secure...

Tip #1 - I use my bike cable lock to help secure my crate to my bike when I'm riding. Once I had the bracket snap on my rack and dump my belongings all over the street.

Tip #2 - I 've used my...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,568
Posted By ScottCommutes

Borrowing is the same as stealing. Once I taught...

Borrowing is the same as stealing. Once I taught in a school consisting entirely of portable trailers. When the school got too old, they towed it away. Every teacher finally returned the one or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,455
Posted By ScottCommutes

So much truth here.

So much truth here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,311
Posted By ScottCommutes

Excellent post. I understand how it can be hard...

Excellent post. I understand how it can be hard to find a bike that works for you at 6' 4" tall. See what others say, but my hunch would be to replace the rear cassette and resize chain only. May...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,455
Posted By ScottCommutes

There is always that sidewalk.

There is always that sidewalk.
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By ScottCommutes

I should also point out that I live about 30...

I should also point out that I live about 30 miles due west of Manhattan - I'm riding with the traffic both ways as well. The drivers have the sun to deal with, but not so much the wind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,149
Posted By ScottCommutes

Not that much of a blackout either if we can see...

Not that much of a blackout either if we can see light lighting up the warden and his bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,149
Posted By ScottCommutes

My apologies. I guess the 8th of the month...

My apologies. I guess the 8th of the month actually does come before the 7th.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,149
Posted By ScottCommutes

Good article, but completely, factually wrong in...

Good article, but completely, factually wrong in paragraph two about the date of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 550
Posted By ScottCommutes

I am not familiar with this particular grip...

I am not familiar with this particular grip shifter, but I did just change cables on a couple of similar grip shifters for my kid's bikes. Step one is to remove it from the bike and study what you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,332
Posted By ScottCommutes

Like I said, it's a once a year thing. My kids...

Like I said, it's a once a year thing. My kids sit on the ATVs and look at the fish tank and the wildlife dioramas and put quarters into the shooting gallery. Sometimes we hit the chocolate store...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 835
Posted By ScottCommutes

Fine idea - well within acceptable use of a bike...

Fine idea - well within acceptable use of a bike rack and likely to be safe there.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By ScottCommutes

Commuting east vs. west

I live in New Jersey - east coast of the USA. This rant may not apply to everyone.

My job is east of my house - the worst possible direction to bike commute.

In the early morning, the wind is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,332
Posted By ScottCommutes

I got to Cabelas for fun with the family. It's a...

I got to Cabelas for fun with the family. It's a destination. We don't necessarily need another sleeping bag, bike, pocket knife, or canoe paddle. We don't buy ammo. We're the people that walk...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,998
Posted By ScottCommutes

The secret is following distance. I hate it when...

The secret is following distance. I hate it when I'm biking and I see no cars for a couple of minutes and three pass all on top of each other. Just spread out. The person with the most space in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,998
Posted By ScottCommutes

As a driver, you should pay attention to the...

As a driver, you should pay attention to the world and drive at a speed such that you can come to a safe stop if something suddenly enters the roadway. It doesn't matter what it is - a pedestrian, a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,440
Posted By ScottCommutes

Replacing an entire chain on the side of the road...

Replacing an entire chain on the side of the road is not a difficult repair. One option, if your type of riding warrants it, would be to carry chain pliers, a spare chain (perhaps already cut to...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 621
Posted By ScottCommutes

The problem I see in this post is not the bike...

The problem I see in this post is not the bike commuting or the rude old man. It's the sad fact that here in America you feel strongly enough that someone is going to break a commandment and steal...
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