Roger has left a new comment on your post "New bicycle laws for 2008":
Actually, the revised Illinois law says practicable and safe. For years, the Illinois statute said as far right as practicable. The words "and safe" were added to the statute to provide exceptions and provide flexibility, according to the League of Illinois Bicyclists.
Posted by Roger to Cyclelicious at 12/31/2007 05:43:00 PM
Monday, December 31, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New bicycle laws for 2008.
pedaleiro has left a new comment on your post "New bicycle laws for 2008":
Here in Brazil the law establishes that car must be about 5 feet away. Now, ask me if they obey?
Posted by pedaleiro to Cyclelicious at 12/31/2007 09:32:00 AM
Here in Brazil the law establishes that car must be about 5 feet away. Now, ask me if they obey?
Posted by pedaleiro to Cyclelicious at 12/31/2007 09:32:00 AM
Sunday, December 30, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycling Blumenauer in the WSJ.
Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Bicycling Blumenauer in the WSJ":
"On Mr. Blumenauer's first visit [to the White House], the Secret Service, more accustomed to limousines, was flummoxed at the sight of his bike."
Shucks, replace "White House" with "strip mall," "Secret Service" with "security," and "limousines" with "cars," and the situation really isn't that uncommon.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/30/2007 09:49:00 PM
"On Mr. Blumenauer's first visit [to the White House], the Secret Service, more accustomed to limousines, was flummoxed at the sight of his bike."
Shucks, replace "White House" with "strip mall," "Secret Service" with "security," and "limousines" with "cars," and the situation really isn't that uncommon.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/30/2007 09:49:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycling Blumenauer in the WSJ.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bicycling Blumenauer in the WSJ":
One rocks while the other 434 elected representatives roll in their auto brigades. No wonder this country is stuck with more highways and parking lots, the elected leaders are so addicted to being fuelish that their ability to envision alternative solutions is too polluted.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/30/2007 08:55:00 AM
One rocks while the other 434 elected representatives roll in their auto brigades. No wonder this country is stuck with more highways and parking lots, the elected leaders are so addicted to being fuelish that their ability to envision alternative solutions is too polluted.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/30/2007 08:55:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycling in a winter wonderland.
eradler has left a new comment on your post "Cycling in a winter wonderland":
Hello,
here are some winter wonderland pics from Austria (Leaning tricycle)
cheers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ3xLZGNh70
Posted by eradler to Cyclelicious at 12/30/2007 03:26:00 AM
Hello,
here are some winter wonderland pics from Austria (Leaning tricycle)
cheers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ3xLZGNh70
Posted by eradler to Cyclelicious at 12/30/2007 03:26:00 AM
Saturday, December 29, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycling in a winter wonderland.
Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Cycling in a winter wonderland":
That article mentioned in Streetsblog is just awful. You're right, "He came out of nowhere" or "He swerved right in front of me" probably means "I wasn't paying attention."
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/29/2007 12:29:00 PM
That article mentioned in Streetsblog is just awful. You're right, "He came out of nowhere" or "He swerved right in front of me" probably means "I wasn't paying attention."
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/29/2007 12:29:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycling in a winter wonderland.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Cycling in a winter wonderland":
Those ol' deisel Benzs are still widely used throughout Europe, for good reasons.
Speaking of fuel consumpton, the closure of highway 64 in St Louis is expected to cause a sharp increase in local fuel demand. One engineer estimates that about $582 million in additional oil will be consumed in the next two years due to the extra traffic, construction delays and additional mileage, etc.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/29/2007 06:25:00 AM
Those ol' deisel Benzs are still widely used throughout Europe, for good reasons.
Speaking of fuel consumpton, the closure of highway 64 in St Louis is expected to cause a sharp increase in local fuel demand. One engineer estimates that about $582 million in additional oil will be consumed in the next two years due to the extra traffic, construction delays and additional mileage, etc.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/29/2007 06:25:00 AM
Friday, December 28, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bay Area bicycle blogs.
bay_bridge_tgv has left a new comment on your post "Bay Area bicycle blogs":
East Bay Bicycle Coalition web site has blogs.
Posted by bay_bridge_tgv to Cyclelicious at 12/28/2007 06:58:00 PM
East Bay Bicycle Coalition web site has blogs.
Posted by bay_bridge_tgv to Cyclelicious at 12/28/2007 06:58:00 PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle noisemaker.
mark has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle noisemaker":
Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters
Elmo The Electric Bike and Electric Scooter Guy
This is an excellent blog for electric bicycles. There are not too many around like this. Thanks for making this such an interesting subject. Oh, by the way, Wired Magazine has a great article on hybrid cars this month. (Jan 2008 issue).
God Bless,
Elmo
Posted by mark to Cyclelicious at 12/26/2007 06:57:00 PM
Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters
Elmo The Electric Bike and Electric Scooter Guy
This is an excellent blog for electric bicycles. There are not too many around like this. Thanks for making this such an interesting subject. Oh, by the way, Wired Magazine has a great article on hybrid cars this month. (Jan 2008 issue).
God Bless,
Elmo
Posted by mark to Cyclelicious at 12/26/2007 06:57:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California":
It started snowing at 4am here in Denver. Looks disturbingly like last year out there. Cozy inside though. My girlfriend gifted me some rollers.
Merry Christmas Fritz.
Robert
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/26/2007 12:19:00 AM
It started snowing at 4am here in Denver. Looks disturbingly like last year out there. Cozy inside though. My girlfriend gifted me some rollers.
Merry Christmas Fritz.
Robert
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/26/2007 12:19:00 AM
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California.
Dana has left a new comment on your post "Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California":
Merry Christmas! It's definitely a white Christmas here in Maine, even with the rain we received earlier this week. It washed some of the snow away, but not all. If I didn't have to spend 4 hours in the car traveling to Christmas dinner (2 hours each way) I actually would have ventured out on the bike today for an enjoyable ride - 40 degrees and sunny. Not bad for a Christmas day ride, if it had happened.
~Dana
Posted by Dana to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 07:02:00 PM
Merry Christmas! It's definitely a white Christmas here in Maine, even with the rain we received earlier this week. It washed some of the snow away, but not all. If I didn't have to spend 4 hours in the car traveling to Christmas dinner (2 hours each way) I actually would have ventured out on the bike today for an enjoyable ride - 40 degrees and sunny. Not bad for a Christmas day ride, if it had happened.
~Dana
Posted by Dana to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 07:02:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California.
Roger has left a new comment on your post "Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California":
It was bike-riding weather in St. Louis this afternoon, but I was too busy with family to take advantage, plus I'm working tonight. :<
Merry Christmas to you, Fritz, and all the readers of our blogs!
Posted by Roger to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 05:37:00 PM
It was bike-riding weather in St. Louis this afternoon, but I was too busy with family to take advantage, plus I'm working tonight. :<
Merry Christmas to you, Fritz, and all the readers of our blogs!
Posted by Roger to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 05:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California.
Atom Dude has left a new comment on your post "Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California":
Bike riding weather? It's freezing outside! I have to wear a jacket, long pants, and gloves! Brrrr!
Posted by Atom Dude to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 02:11:00 PM
Bike riding weather? It's freezing outside! I have to wear a jacket, long pants, and gloves! Brrrr!
Posted by Atom Dude to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 02:11:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California.
TheBicyclingGuitarist has left a new comment on your post "Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California":
Merry Christmas from The Bicycling Guitarist. Check my web site at www.TheBicyclingGuitarist.net
Posted by TheBicyclingGuitarist to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 01:54:00 PM
Merry Christmas from The Bicycling Guitarist. Check my web site at www.TheBicyclingGuitarist.net
Posted by TheBicyclingGuitarist to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 01:54:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California.
A Midnight Rider has left a new comment on your post "Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California":
60 degrees on Cape Cod yesterday. Not bad for biking here either.
Happy Holidays
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 08:04:00 AM
60 degrees on Cape Cod yesterday. Not bad for biking here either.
Happy Holidays
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 08:04:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California.
pedaleiro has left a new comment on your post "Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California":
Merry Christmas. Here, South Brazil, I live near Curitiba, is about 9:00 AM and temperature is 24 °C. No chance for snow!
Posted by pedaleiro to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 04:33:00 AM
Merry Christmas. Here, South Brazil, I live near Curitiba, is about 9:00 AM and temperature is 24 °C. No chance for snow!
Posted by pedaleiro to Cyclelicious at 12/25/2007 04:33:00 AM
Monday, December 24, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California.
UltraRob has left a new comment on your post "Merry Christmas from Santa Cruz, California":
Merry Christmas to you too! We have a 60% chance of snow tomorrow if that really means anything here. Anyway we still have some snow left over from a couple weeks ago.
Posted by UltraRob to Cyclelicious at 12/24/2007 10:13:00 PM
Merry Christmas to you too! We have a 60% chance of snow tomorrow if that really means anything here. Anyway we still have some snow left over from a couple weeks ago.
Posted by UltraRob to Cyclelicious at 12/24/2007 10:13:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Eviction notice? Take the bike.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Eviction notice? Take the bike":
...fritz...i guess this is gonna be yer last post before the holidays, so i just wanna offer the best to you & your family...we certainly can't complain about the holiday weather in this little corner of the world...
...i dig (old school terminology) the site & i always enjoy yer posts & the constant links to worthwhile sites...stay on it, cheers...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/24/2007 12:22:00 PM
...fritz...i guess this is gonna be yer last post before the holidays, so i just wanna offer the best to you & your family...we certainly can't complain about the holiday weather in this little corner of the world...
...i dig (old school terminology) the site & i always enjoy yer posts & the constant links to worthwhile sites...stay on it, cheers...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/24/2007 12:22:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Eviction notice? Take the bike.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Eviction notice? Take the bike":
Hi tech for theft? I thought the glow-in-the-dark bike link to the side was even better :) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/10/011019074352.htm
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/24/2007 07:25:00 AM
Hi tech for theft? I thought the glow-in-the-dark bike link to the side was even better :) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/10/011019074352.htm
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/24/2007 07:25:00 AM
Friday, December 21, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Wooden handlebars.
gazer has left a new comment on your post "Wooden handlebars":
But the bike is on the bed! No shoes required!
Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 12/21/2007 06:14:00 PM
But the bike is on the bed! No shoes required!
Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 12/21/2007 06:14:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Wooden handlebars.
Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Wooden handlebars":
I understand, really, I do. Any excuse to post a photo of an attractive, partially clad woman should not be denied! Too bad she doesn't have some equally attractive shoes. One cannot have everything, can one?
Seriously, though, the cycling industry moved away from wooden components probably before the Second World War. I read somewhere that wood rims were the last to go, mainly because they offered an impalement hazard in a crash when the rims splintered.
For that reason, I'd be wary of wood handlebars. But then again, it's my destiny to break stuff.
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 12/21/2007 04:40:00 PM
I understand, really, I do. Any excuse to post a photo of an attractive, partially clad woman should not be denied! Too bad she doesn't have some equally attractive shoes. One cannot have everything, can one?
Seriously, though, the cycling industry moved away from wooden components probably before the Second World War. I read somewhere that wood rims were the last to go, mainly because they offered an impalement hazard in a crash when the rims splintered.
For that reason, I'd be wary of wood handlebars. But then again, it's my destiny to break stuff.
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 12/21/2007 04:40:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California Christmas.
bother yam has left a new comment on your post "California Christmas":
Ehem,
Commence Operation Blogwhore
That is all...
Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 12/21/2007 06:38:00 AM
Ehem,
Commence Operation Blogwhore
That is all...
Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 12/21/2007 06:38:00 AM
Thursday, December 20, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrans response to questions about bicycle detec....
Bob Shanteau has left a new comment on your post "Caltrans response to questions about bicycle detec...":
Earlier this year the California legislature passed and the governor signed AB 1581, which says in part:
Upon the first placement of a traffic-actuated signal or replacement of the loop detector of a traffic-actuated signal, the signal would have to be installed and maintained, to the extent feasible and in conformance with professional engineering practices, so as to detect lawful bicycle or motorcycle traffic on the roadway. Cities and counties would not be required to comply with those requirements until the Department of Transportation has established uniform standards, specifications, and guidelines for the detection of bicycles and motorcycles by traffic-actuated signals and related signal timing.
Almost all traffic actuated signals in California, indeed all over the world, use inductive loops to detect vehicles. Inductive loops are notorious for not detecting bicycles. And if you are not detected, then you don't get a green light.
If you want to know more about inductive loops and bicycle detection, see my presentation to Caltrans:
http://www.cyclelicio.us/files/BicycleLoops.pdf
Let me know if you need more information.
Posted by Bob Shanteau to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 04:49:00 PM
Earlier this year the California legislature passed and the governor signed AB 1581, which says in part:
Upon the first placement of a traffic-actuated signal or replacement of the loop detector of a traffic-actuated signal, the signal would have to be installed and maintained, to the extent feasible and in conformance with professional engineering practices, so as to detect lawful bicycle or motorcycle traffic on the roadway. Cities and counties would not be required to comply with those requirements until the Department of Transportation has established uniform standards, specifications, and guidelines for the detection of bicycles and motorcycles by traffic-actuated signals and related signal timing.
Almost all traffic actuated signals in California, indeed all over the world, use inductive loops to detect vehicles. Inductive loops are notorious for not detecting bicycles. And if you are not detected, then you don't get a green light.
If you want to know more about inductive loops and bicycle detection, see my presentation to Caltrans:
http://www.cyclelicio.us/files/BicycleLoops.pdf
Let me know if you need more information.
Posted by Bob Shanteau to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 04:49:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California Christmas.
Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "California Christmas":
I love, love, love those tires.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 03:45:00 PM
I love, love, love those tires.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 03:45:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California Christmas.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "California Christmas":
...great photo due to the juxtaposition of the leaves on the ground under the water & the reflection of the tree leaves on the surface of the water...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 03:27:00 PM
...great photo due to the juxtaposition of the leaves on the ground under the water & the reflection of the tree leaves on the surface of the water...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 03:27:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California Christmas.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "California Christmas":
Yeah, right about the wheelies. All the weight is on the rear wheel, so it actually takes effort to avoid wheelies on this bike. I rode a wheelie down the length of my sidewalk last night on this bike.
The other interesting sticker is the one that instructs riders to apply the rear brake before the front. I don't understand that caution because the geometry guarantees you won't endover on this bike.
It's a little skittish in the rain and slick conditions because of the unweighted front wheel -- I slid the front out a couple of times this morning on my commute.
I pointed to your initial thoughts from my review at CBB. The mechanical designers in the office are all agog about this bike. From a design perspective I'm interested in your real review when you get to it.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 03:09:00 PM
Yeah, right about the wheelies. All the weight is on the rear wheel, so it actually takes effort to avoid wheelies on this bike. I rode a wheelie down the length of my sidewalk last night on this bike.
The other interesting sticker is the one that instructs riders to apply the rear brake before the front. I don't understand that caution because the geometry guarantees you won't endover on this bike.
It's a little skittish in the rain and slick conditions because of the unweighted front wheel -- I slid the front out a couple of times this morning on my commute.
I pointed to your initial thoughts from my review at CBB. The mechanical designers in the office are all agog about this bike. From a design perspective I'm interested in your real review when you get to it.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 03:09:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike dopes.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bike dopes":
The Richmond/Stokes story is terrible but should serve as a wake-up call to cyclists and law enforcement officials. Most states and local law enforcement efforts are unfriendly to cyclists.
Best wishes to Kristin and let's hope her positive attitude brings back her health asap.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 08:43:00 AM
The Richmond/Stokes story is terrible but should serve as a wake-up call to cyclists and law enforcement officials. Most states and local law enforcement efforts are unfriendly to cyclists.
Best wishes to Kristin and let's hope her positive attitude brings back her health asap.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 08:43:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Gift ideas for cyclists.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Gift ideas for cyclists":
Fritz,
Ken's pics are excellent...great eye!
The ToM shot of The Lone Cyclist riding next to the long row of MoDOT trucks on the road captures the essence of our conditions and mutual struggle.
Some day I hope to buy a picture of Ken's future shot: one truck surrounded by hundreds of cyclists!
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 06:32:00 AM
Fritz,
Ken's pics are excellent...great eye!
The ToM shot of The Lone Cyclist riding next to the long row of MoDOT trucks on the road captures the essence of our conditions and mutual struggle.
Some day I hope to buy a picture of Ken's future shot: one truck surrounded by hundreds of cyclists!
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/20/2007 06:32:00 AM
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike dopes.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Bike dopes":
...to good ta be true about the sign...
...direct correlation between the two fairfax's, va & ca...scottish lord fairfax in va, grandson(?) charles snowdon fairfax given house & property here, by old school chum on visit to this area about 1885...
...i can 'e' you a link if you like...lots of interesting history here, early film studios before hollywood, funicular railway, mtb thing, etc...
...i'm a newcomer, only been here since the late '60's...hah !...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 07:42:00 PM
...to good ta be true about the sign...
...direct correlation between the two fairfax's, va & ca...scottish lord fairfax in va, grandson(?) charles snowdon fairfax given house & property here, by old school chum on visit to this area about 1885...
...i can 'e' you a link if you like...lots of interesting history here, early film studios before hollywood, funicular railway, mtb thing, etc...
...i'm a newcomer, only been here since the late '60's...hah !...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 07:42:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Gift ideas for cyclists.
kwc has left a new comment on your post "Gift ideas for cyclists":
Thanks for the plug :). Happy Holidays!
Posted by kwc to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 06:17:00 PM
Thanks for the plug :). Happy Holidays!
Posted by kwc to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 06:17:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike dopes.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bike dopes":
The sign is fake - I ripped it off from Warren's blog and he generated it from a sign generation website where you plug your own text in.
I got into cycling in Fairfax, VA.
Okay, the punishment for doping is a swift kick...
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 04:43:00 PM
The sign is fake - I ripped it off from Warren's blog and he generated it from a sign generation website where you plug your own text in.
I got into cycling in Fairfax, VA.
Okay, the punishment for doping is a swift kick...
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 04:43:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike dopes.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Bike dopes":
...if that sign is for real, that is an ultra cool message...
...re::: your cycling game...if my team ever uses doping products, you are invited to my house to kick me in the nads...i'll even sign a waiver when i register to play...
...as of this minute, we've begun training for the new 'tour of america' but are not holding our collective breath(s)...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 04:26:00 PM
...if that sign is for real, that is an ultra cool message...
...re::: your cycling game...if my team ever uses doping products, you are invited to my house to kick me in the nads...i'll even sign a waiver when i register to play...
...as of this minute, we've begun training for the new 'tour of america' but are not holding our collective breath(s)...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 04:26:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike dopes.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Bike dopes":
Richmond, VA is where I started cycling. They've got a wunnerful community (their logo with a turtle and rabbit, speaking of lighter side of doping, is nifty - and unless it's changed honestly reflects their true depth and diversity). That obviously doesn't mean the Powers THat Be are clued in :(
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 03:05:00 PM
Richmond, VA is where I started cycling. They've got a wunnerful community (their logo with a turtle and rabbit, speaking of lighter side of doping, is nifty - and unless it's changed honestly reflects their true depth and diversity). That obviously doesn't mean the Powers THat Be are clued in :(
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 03:05:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cyclists power supercomputer.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Cyclists power supercomputer":
I skipped the gizmodo comments earlier, but yikes! "I don't even want walk to the kitchen to get another bag of Doritos." We're doomed.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 10:05:00 AM
I skipped the gizmodo comments earlier, but yikes! "I don't even want walk to the kitchen to get another bag of Doritos." We're doomed.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 10:05:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cyclists power supercomputer.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Cyclists power supercomputer":
No kidding!! A *serious* endorphin shortage there.
Dekochari - and I thought I had a decorated bike!
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 07:20:00 AM
No kidding!! A *serious* endorphin shortage there.
Dekochari - and I thought I had a decorated bike!
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/19/2007 07:20:00 AM
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cyclists power supercomputer.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Cyclists power supercomputer":
...the comments on the gizmodo link are interesting...just as much blatant 'blog attitude' around the halls of higher learning as anywhere else...
...if bicycles are going to be used to generate power for supercomputers, i think they should have to be 'dekochari'...the look is right...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 10:46:00 PM
...the comments on the gizmodo link are interesting...just as much blatant 'blog attitude' around the halls of higher learning as anywhere else...
...if bicycles are going to be used to generate power for supercomputers, i think they should have to be 'dekochari'...the look is right...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 10:46:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California rain.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "California rain":
Oh believe me, I appreciate the relatively mild weather here!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 05:48:00 PM
Oh believe me, I appreciate the relatively mild weather here!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 05:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California rain.
Dana has left a new comment on your post "California rain":
I'm from the Northeast. Maine to be exact. I'd love to experience one of your rain storms about now. I've been off the bike for weeks due to some early snow, and it's piling up. We can't seem to go a week without at least one storm. Some only dump an inch or so. Others several inches. This is more snow I've seen in December in years. Last year we were riding into mid-January with the lack of snow. But not this year. Count your blessings!
Posted by Dana to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 05:19:00 PM
I'm from the Northeast. Maine to be exact. I'd love to experience one of your rain storms about now. I've been off the bike for weeks due to some early snow, and it's piling up. We can't seem to go a week without at least one storm. Some only dump an inch or so. Others several inches. This is more snow I've seen in December in years. Last year we were riding into mid-January with the lack of snow. But not this year. Count your blessings!
Posted by Dana to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 05:19:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California rain.
ahpook has left a new comment on your post "California rain":
I dunno fritz, it was coming down pretty good northbound up Foothill Expressway this morning. Most of the commute was, as you describe, more of a refreshing spritz than a real downpour, but it served to get me pretty thoroughly drenched. Good fun!
Posted by ahpook to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 04:45:00 PM
I dunno fritz, it was coming down pretty good northbound up Foothill Expressway this morning. Most of the commute was, as you describe, more of a refreshing spritz than a real downpour, but it served to get me pretty thoroughly drenched. Good fun!
Posted by ahpook to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 04:45:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California rain.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "California rain":
LOL... well, they're sheets... but they're silk sheets, gently wafting.
Kinda like what most people call a "blizzard!"
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 03:00:00 PM
LOL... well, they're sheets... but they're silk sheets, gently wafting.
Kinda like what most people call a "blizzard!"
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 03:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California rain.
Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "California rain":
:-D
You forgot having to stand ankle- to knee-deep in a kiddie pool full of muddy, oily water and floating bits of debris to simulate flash-flooding.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 01:38:00 PM
:-D
You forgot having to stand ankle- to knee-deep in a kiddie pool full of muddy, oily water and floating bits of debris to simulate flash-flooding.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 01:38:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrans response to questions about bicycle detec....
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Caltrans response to questions about bicycle detec...":
...i wondered if this would ultimately be a mandatory statewide setup or if individual cities & towns could by-pass it on their own...
...hopefully not...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 01:30:00 PM
...i wondered if this would ultimately be a mandatory statewide setup or if individual cities & towns could by-pass it on their own...
...hopefully not...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 01:30:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California rain.
Jerry has left a new comment on your post "California rain":
Great writing once again, Fritz - making me laugh. For us spoiled Bay Area natives, this is torrential!
Posted by Jerry to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 12:52:00 PM
Great writing once again, Fritz - making me laugh. For us spoiled Bay Area natives, this is torrential!
Posted by Jerry to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 12:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrans response to questions about bicycle detec....
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Caltrans response to questions about bicycle detec...":
Bob's the engineer :-)
Quickly, though, Bob made recommended improvements to Caltrans standards for inductive loop detectors. Caltrans ignored/rejected those recommendations in favor of pushing for new technology.
Unfortunately, the video detectors are a lot more expensive than the old loop detectors. Bob can comment more, but I think the concern is that local governments will forgo making any changes at all if their only option is something that costs an order of magnitude (or more) than their existing installations.
Bob, can you clarify?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 10:34:00 AM
Bob's the engineer :-)
Quickly, though, Bob made recommended improvements to Caltrans standards for inductive loop detectors. Caltrans ignored/rejected those recommendations in favor of pushing for new technology.
Unfortunately, the video detectors are a lot more expensive than the old loop detectors. Bob can comment more, but I think the concern is that local governments will forgo making any changes at all if their only option is something that costs an order of magnitude (or more) than their existing installations.
Bob, can you clarify?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 10:34:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana....
Bob Shanteau has left a new comment on your post "Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana...":
Brian suggested using a magnet to trip actuated traffic signals.
Sorry, but a loop detects conducting metal. They work like the metal detectors people use to find coins at the beach. Of course, a loop at a traffic actuated signal needs a larger piece of metal than a coin, but not more massive, such as the bottom of a car.
A piece of conducting metal causes an decrease in the inductance of the loop and therefore an increase in the resonant frequency of the oscillator circuit in the detector. Sorry, but there is no way that a permanent magnet can cause a change in the inductance of a loop in an oscillator circuit. Just ask any electrical engineer or physicist.
So you want to try a magnet anyway but can't tell when you have been detected by a loop at a signal? Buy a metal detector at your local outdoor store and see if it detects your magnet. I would be curious to learn what you find out.
If you really want to increase your chance of being detected at a traffic signal, then wrap several turns (the more turns the better) of insulated magnet wire (try Radio Shack) around your front wheel and splice the ends together, insulating the splice. You can use thin magnet wire (size does not matter) under the rim tape of a clincher rim with electrical tape around the splice. Then stop with your front wheel directly over the slot of a loop, if you can see it. If you cannot see the loop, then stop about 3 feet from the edge of a 12 foot travel lane. Or you can try asking your local friendly traffic engineer to paint a bicycle detector symbol over the loop slot.
If you cannot see the loop slots, do NOT stop in the middle of the lane!!! That is where most loops are LEAST sensitive to vertical pieces of metal such as a bicycle wheel. (There is an exception with figure-8 shape loops, but if you can't see the loop, how do you know what shape it is?)
Posted by Bob Shanteau to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 01:54:00 AM
Brian suggested using a magnet to trip actuated traffic signals.
Sorry, but a loop detects conducting metal. They work like the metal detectors people use to find coins at the beach. Of course, a loop at a traffic actuated signal needs a larger piece of metal than a coin, but not more massive, such as the bottom of a car.
A piece of conducting metal causes an decrease in the inductance of the loop and therefore an increase in the resonant frequency of the oscillator circuit in the detector. Sorry, but there is no way that a permanent magnet can cause a change in the inductance of a loop in an oscillator circuit. Just ask any electrical engineer or physicist.
So you want to try a magnet anyway but can't tell when you have been detected by a loop at a signal? Buy a metal detector at your local outdoor store and see if it detects your magnet. I would be curious to learn what you find out.
If you really want to increase your chance of being detected at a traffic signal, then wrap several turns (the more turns the better) of insulated magnet wire (try Radio Shack) around your front wheel and splice the ends together, insulating the splice. You can use thin magnet wire (size does not matter) under the rim tape of a clincher rim with electrical tape around the splice. Then stop with your front wheel directly over the slot of a loop, if you can see it. If you cannot see the loop, then stop about 3 feet from the edge of a 12 foot travel lane. Or you can try asking your local friendly traffic engineer to paint a bicycle detector symbol over the loop slot.
If you cannot see the loop slots, do NOT stop in the middle of the lane!!! That is where most loops are LEAST sensitive to vertical pieces of metal such as a bicycle wheel. (There is an exception with figure-8 shape loops, but if you can't see the loop, how do you know what shape it is?)
Posted by Bob Shanteau to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 01:54:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrans response to questions about bicycle detec....
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Caltrans response to questions about bicycle detec...":
...fritz, can you better define this in basic terms...concept parameters, locales...just trying to get a better take on it & i figured you are probably well versed...
...thanks...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 01:34:00 AM
...fritz, can you better define this in basic terms...concept parameters, locales...just trying to get a better take on it & i figured you are probably well versed...
...thanks...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 01:34:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on World War 2 propoganda: Have you REALLY tried?.
fishbones has left a new comment on your post "World War 2 propoganda: Have you REALLY tried?":
I think this is a really underutilised meme, especially in the USA.
Patriotism, particularily support for the troops, is one of the few unifying charateristics of the US population, across political, geographic and demographic lines.
A similar, updated and positive campaign could be used to get people taking steps to "save oil for our fight'n boys and girls".
Posted by fishbones to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 12:15:00 AM
I think this is a really underutilised meme, especially in the USA.
Patriotism, particularily support for the troops, is one of the few unifying charateristics of the US population, across political, geographic and demographic lines.
A similar, updated and positive campaign could be used to get people taking steps to "save oil for our fight'n boys and girls".
Posted by fishbones to Cyclelicious at 12/18/2007 12:15:00 AM
Monday, December 17, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle blog link dump.
Nathan has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle blog link dump":
That article on being car-free in LA was really interesting. I lived there most of my life and thought it was one of the worst places for making cars a necessity. I'm glad someone is thinking that way there.
Posted by Nathan to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 08:54:00 PM
That article on being car-free in LA was really interesting. I lived there most of my life and thought it was one of the worst places for making cars a necessity. I'm glad someone is thinking that way there.
Posted by Nathan to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 08:54:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
Warren T has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
Sounds like a candidate for Kitchen Nightmares...
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 04:17:00 PM
Sounds like a candidate for Kitchen Nightmares...
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 04:17:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bay Area bicycle blogs.
Jim G has left a new comment on your post "Bay Area bicycle blogs":
Thanks for the link to my blog SF Cyclotouring. I have aggregated several bike-related blogs at the iBOB Metablog, some of which are in the SF Bay Area, e.g.:
Black Mountain Cycles, a great new shop in Pt. Reyes Station and the Wheelgirl blog from the Wheelgirl Bike Shop in Berkeley.
Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 01:15:00 PM
Thanks for the link to my blog SF Cyclotouring. I have aggregated several bike-related blogs at the iBOB Metablog, some of which are in the SF Bay Area, e.g.:
Black Mountain Cycles, a great new shop in Pt. Reyes Station and the Wheelgirl blog from the Wheelgirl Bike Shop in Berkeley.
Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 01:15:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
Given the Yelp reviews that seem to go back several years, I'm amazed also. It must be a CIA front.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 12:30:00 PM
Given the Yelp reviews that seem to go back several years, I'm amazed also. It must be a CIA front.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 12:30:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
She Devil has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
Ariake has been that bad for a long time; we're amazed it's even still in business.
The one and only time we went there, *cockroaches* ran across our table, and when we told the management we were stunned by their lack of concern (hey, the cockroaches were the *only* fresh food there!)
We call it "Are-we-yucky Sushi" now.
Posted by She Devil to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 12:24:00 PM
Ariake has been that bad for a long time; we're amazed it's even still in business.
The one and only time we went there, *cockroaches* ran across our table, and when we told the management we were stunned by their lack of concern (hey, the cockroaches were the *only* fresh food there!)
We call it "Are-we-yucky Sushi" now.
Posted by She Devil to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 12:24:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bay Area bicycle blogs.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Bay Area bicycle blogs":
Indeed I did. But Sacramento is good too.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 11:55:00 AM
Indeed I did. But Sacramento is good too.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 11:55:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
I found the reviews on Yelp also after posting my own comments. We just happened to be in the neighborhood and saw a random sushi place and thought we'd check it out. Ah Pook is right that there's plenty of good sushi around here.
My son and I both like sushi, but right now even the thought of it is making me feel a little green.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 10:20:00 AM
I found the reviews on Yelp also after posting my own comments. We just happened to be in the neighborhood and saw a random sushi place and thought we'd check it out. Ah Pook is right that there's plenty of good sushi around here.
My son and I both like sushi, but right now even the thought of it is making me feel a little green.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 10:20:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
Jerry has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
Fritz and his family lives - I saw them at church last night.
ahpook, thanks for listing Sushi Tomi on Villa, went there a lot during my Microsoft days - one of my first introductions to Japanese!
Posted by Jerry to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 09:57:00 AM
Fritz and his family lives - I saw them at church last night.
ahpook, thanks for listing Sushi Tomi on Villa, went there a lot during my Microsoft days - one of my first introductions to Japanese!
Posted by Jerry to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 09:57:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
balberth has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
Hey! I've eaten there before. Once. Late one night when it was apparently the only open source of sushi for a couple miles up and down El Camino.
Ariake is many things, but it's not good sushi. It's cheap, though.
Your voice of discontent ( and possible stomach upset ) is joined by a horde of commentators on yelp.com who have rated it about 2/5 mostly on the basis of its serving cheap, bad sushi. You might want to check next time before you dine.
Posted by balberth to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 09:55:00 AM
Hey! I've eaten there before. Once. Late one night when it was apparently the only open source of sushi for a couple miles up and down El Camino.
Ariake is many things, but it's not good sushi. It's cheap, though.
Your voice of discontent ( and possible stomach upset ) is joined by a horde of commentators on yelp.com who have rated it about 2/5 mostly on the basis of its serving cheap, bad sushi. You might want to check next time before you dine.
Posted by balberth to Cyclelicious at 12/17/2007 09:55:00 AM
Sunday, December 16, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
You haven't commented back, i hope you don't have food poisoning..
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/16/2007 08:36:00 PM
You haven't commented back, i hope you don't have food poisoning..
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/16/2007 08:36:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
...sheesh...i don't think i wanna even eat good sushi for a while...stomach turner...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/16/2007 04:55:00 PM
...sheesh...i don't think i wanna even eat good sushi for a while...stomach turner...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/16/2007 04:55:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
ahpook has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
Wow, that's terrible. I'm amazed that you stayed long enough to order. There is enough great sushi around the valley that the bad stuff just seems that much worse!
Next time try Yakko on Villa in Mt View, Sushi Tomi on Dana in Mt View, Sushi Zono at Hamilton/San Tomas, or Sawa at Lawrence/El Camino.,,
Assuming you guys are not permanently scarred, that is.
Posted by ahpook to Cyclelicious at 12/16/2007 10:42:00 AM
Wow, that's terrible. I'm amazed that you stayed long enough to order. There is enough great sushi around the valley that the bad stuff just seems that much worse!
Next time try Yakko on Villa in Mt View, Sushi Tomi on Dana in Mt View, Sushi Zono at Hamilton/San Tomas, or Sawa at Lawrence/El Camino.,,
Assuming you guys are not permanently scarred, that is.
Posted by ahpook to Cyclelicious at 12/16/2007 10:42:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
Atom Dude has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
Be glad you didn't get sick!
Posted by Atom Dude to Cyclelicious at 12/16/2007 12:45:00 AM
Be glad you didn't get sick!
Posted by Atom Dude to Cyclelicious at 12/16/2007 12:45:00 AM
Saturday, December 15, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Ariake Sushi, Sunnyvale, CA":
Wow, sounds awesome. I've had a couple experiences like that. One at the Plum Blossom in Sacramento. The servers were rude too.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/15/2007 09:35:00 PM
Wow, sounds awesome. I've had a couple experiences like that. One at the Plum Blossom in Sacramento. The servers were rude too.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/15/2007 09:35:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Christmas lights.
A Midnight Rider has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Christmas lights":
I need to ride soon. The road are just so bad now. Snow, melt, freeze makes for very jagged tire puncturing riding conditions. More stuff tonight, but it's one of those, snow sleet rain combinations.
Holiday lighting is definitely on the adjenda for tomorrow though. Walgreens.... here I come.
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 12/15/2007 12:59:00 PM
I need to ride soon. The road are just so bad now. Snow, melt, freeze makes for very jagged tire puncturing riding conditions. More stuff tonight, but it's one of those, snow sleet rain combinations.
Holiday lighting is definitely on the adjenda for tomorrow though. Walgreens.... here I come.
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 12/15/2007 12:59:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Shortened Tour of America announced.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Shortened Tour of America announced":
i like those old velox plugs that expand into the handlebar via screwdriver. other than that i use bar-end shifters. and yes. i read the rivendell reader.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/15/2007 11:45:00 AM
i like those old velox plugs that expand into the handlebar via screwdriver. other than that i use bar-end shifters. and yes. i read the rivendell reader.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/15/2007 11:45:00 AM
Friday, December 14, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Christmas lights.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Christmas lights":
CyclistRick's question answered at his blog.
The green stuff is just weird lighting on black asphalt.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 10:37:00 PM
CyclistRick's question answered at his blog.
The green stuff is just weird lighting on black asphalt.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 10:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Christmas lights.
CyclistRick has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Christmas lights":
I recognize that bike. Mine was next to it on CalTrain the other night.
Posted by CyclistRick to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 03:48:00 PM
I recognize that bike. Mine was next to it on CalTrain the other night.
Posted by CyclistRick to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 03:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Christmas lights.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Christmas lights":
...fritz, looks very lovely & festive but please do not buy a santa skinsuit...
...cold in toronto...that geen stuff is called an addiction...you can ride on it year 'round w/out worrying about frostbite, eh !...one a' the reasons i left the great white north oh so many years ago...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 03:04:00 PM
...fritz, looks very lovely & festive but please do not buy a santa skinsuit...
...cold in toronto...that geen stuff is called an addiction...you can ride on it year 'round w/out worrying about frostbite, eh !...one a' the reasons i left the great white north oh so many years ago...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 03:04:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Christmas lights.
Cold in Toronto has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Christmas lights":
What the hell is that green stuff all over the ground
Posted by Cold in Toronto to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 01:51:00 PM
What the hell is that green stuff all over the ground
Posted by Cold in Toronto to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 01:51:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Christmas lights.
Pete has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Christmas lights":
I just did the same thing on Monday. Sweet!
Posted by Pete to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 01:06:00 PM
I just did the same thing on Monday. Sweet!
Posted by Pete to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 01:06:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Christmas lights.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Christmas lights":
You crack me up! I love it.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 12:03:00 PM
You crack me up! I love it.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 12:03:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Shortened Tour of America announced.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Shortened Tour of America announced":
Thanks for the tip about the end caps -- I'll mess with the bar tape and see what happens.
2,200 on fixed -- that would be something.
Sue, love that shot from Boston!!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 12:03:00 PM
Thanks for the tip about the end caps -- I'll mess with the bar tape and see what happens.
2,200 on fixed -- that would be something.
Sue, love that shot from Boston!!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 12:03:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Christmas lights.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Christmas lights":
Or just put the whole tree on:
http://www.resourceroom.net/pcc/treebike2007.jpg
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 11:32:00 AM
Or just put the whole tree on:
http://www.resourceroom.net/pcc/treebike2007.jpg
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 11:32:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Shortened Tour of America announced.
Michael has left a new comment on your post "Shortened Tour of America announced":
SiouxGeonz,
I love the shots where the traffic is all backed up and the cyclists just go flying past it...
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 11:05:00 AM
SiouxGeonz,
I love the shots where the traffic is all backed up and the cyclists just go flying past it...
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 11:05:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Shortened Tour of America announced.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Shortened Tour of America announced":
Check this today-only view of Boston and snow biking ;)
this view
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 10:46:00 AM
Check this today-only view of Boston and snow biking ;)
this view
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 10:46:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Shortened Tour of America announced.
FixedXorBroken has left a new comment on your post "Shortened Tour of America announced":
If he is going on the Tour de America, I hope he shaves his legs first. It wouldn't do if he was the only one with hairy legs.
Regarding the bar end plugs, I agree. There is no surefire way to keep the damn things in there.
Posted by FixedXorBroken to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 07:25:00 AM
If he is going on the Tour de America, I hope he shaves his legs first. It wouldn't do if he was the only one with hairy legs.
Regarding the bar end plugs, I agree. There is no surefire way to keep the damn things in there.
Posted by FixedXorBroken to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 07:25:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Shortened Tour of America announced.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Shortened Tour of America announced":
...is the guy on the bike w/ the green deep-v's & saddle training for the new 'tour of america' ?...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 01:38:00 AM
...is the guy on the bike w/ the green deep-v's & saddle training for the new 'tour of america' ?...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 01:38:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on UK Sustrans wins £50 million in lottery funds.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "UK Sustrans wins £50 million in lottery funds":
...there is probably a better mindset outside of the actual core group of cyclists, to appreciate what these funds might provide...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 12:45:00 AM
...there is probably a better mindset outside of the actual core group of cyclists, to appreciate what these funds might provide...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/14/2007 12:45:00 AM
Thursday, December 13, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Shortened Tour of America announced.
David has left a new comment on your post "Shortened Tour of America announced":
The caps come off when there's not enough bar tape left over and tucked into the bars. If you do the wrapping yourself, leave a bit extra (though you'll probably end up less at the top of the bars) and if mechanics do it, you can take out a cap and wrap the part that goes into your bars with electrical tape.
Instead, I like to take corks from nice bottles of wine I have when traveling or with friends and use those instead.
Posted by David to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 05:03:00 PM
The caps come off when there's not enough bar tape left over and tucked into the bars. If you do the wrapping yourself, leave a bit extra (though you'll probably end up less at the top of the bars) and if mechanics do it, you can take out a cap and wrap the part that goes into your bars with electrical tape.
Instead, I like to take corks from nice bottles of wine I have when traveling or with friends and use those instead.
Posted by David to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 05:03:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Team Discovery auctions off bikes.
Michael has left a new comment on your post "Team Discovery auctions off bikes":
I agree. Once you start getting multiple bids on some of the big name items, I wouldn't be surprised seeing their net sales of these items going above $200,000.
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 02:40:00 PM
I agree. Once you start getting multiple bids on some of the big name items, I wouldn't be surprised seeing their net sales of these items going above $200,000.
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 02:40:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Death by car or gun, which is worse?.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Death by car or gun, which is worse?":
Anon, are you actually limiting yourself to just the city limits of Baltimore? Are are you including the entire Baltimore metro area (which is what most crime stats reporting does). Note also that San Jose is considered one of the safest large cities in North America.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 01:50:00 PM
Anon, are you actually limiting yourself to just the city limits of Baltimore? Are are you including the entire Baltimore metro area (which is what most crime stats reporting does). Note also that San Jose is considered one of the safest large cities in North America.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 01:50:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Team Discovery auctions off bikes.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Team Discovery auctions off bikes":
...hey, i've watched that tour day france , so that would be a big 'no way' !!!...
...micheal, it would be interesting to know what they'll actually get for all that gear...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 01:33:00 PM
...hey, i've watched that tour day france , so that would be a big 'no way' !!!...
...micheal, it would be interesting to know what they'll actually get for all that gear...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 01:33:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Random bicycle news.
getinlost has left a new comment on your post "Random bicycle news":
Freikers has been talked about at Bicycle Longmont. It's being looked at to add to the Safe Routes to School program. We wish to extend the idea to all participants, not just cyclists.
Posted by getinlost to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 01:04:00 PM
Freikers has been talked about at Bicycle Longmont. It's being looked at to add to the Safe Routes to School program. We wish to extend the idea to all participants, not just cyclists.
Posted by getinlost to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 01:04:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Team Discovery auctions off bikes.
Michael has left a new comment on your post "Team Discovery auctions off bikes":
Tailwind would make $176,160 if all these items sell for their starting bid...
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 12:57:00 PM
Tailwind would make $176,160 if all these items sell for their starting bid...
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 12:57:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Death by car or gun, which is worse?.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Death by car or gun, which is worse?":
only 35 homicides all year??? In Baltimore, I think we are close to 300.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 11:49:00 AM
only 35 homicides all year??? In Baltimore, I think we are close to 300.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 11:49:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on UK Sustrans wins £50 million in lottery funds.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "UK Sustrans wins £50 million in lottery funds":
Wow. They should send a little this way.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 10:41:00 AM
Wow. They should send a little this way.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 10:41:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on UK Sustrans wins £50 million in lottery funds.
Mike1727 has left a new comment on your post "UK Sustrans wins £50 million in lottery funds":
It is great news, but a bit of a shame that this sort of infrastructure spending is not funded from central government as a matter of course.
Posted by Mike1727 to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 09:16:00 AM
It is great news, but a bit of a shame that this sort of infrastructure spending is not funded from central government as a matter of course.
Posted by Mike1727 to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 09:16:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on European Cyclelicious meetup.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "European Cyclelicious meetup":
Without an itinerary and so little detail this could result in a 'date' worse than anything you'd get from Facebook or Fiends Reunivited.
Are you trying to travel as a 52nd state or with a light touch blending in to the background.have you e-mailed the ECF members and local online fora to meet up with them. My first US tour was very much one of discovery on arrival with just a single contact address to kick-off from.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 04:24:00 AM
Without an itinerary and so little detail this could result in a 'date' worse than anything you'd get from Facebook or Fiends Reunivited.
Are you trying to travel as a 52nd state or with a light touch blending in to the background.have you e-mailed the ECF members and local online fora to meet up with them. My first US tour was very much one of discovery on arrival with just a single contact address to kick-off from.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/13/2007 04:24:00 AM
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Economist says 'Don't worry, be happy'.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Economist says 'Don't worry, be happy'":
It's all connected. The result is hyperinflation in the U.S. in the short term.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 11:29:00 PM
It's all connected. The result is hyperinflation in the U.S. in the short term.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 11:29:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on European Cyclelicious meetup.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "European Cyclelicious meetup":
Wow, sounds miserable.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 07:20:00 PM
Wow, sounds miserable.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 07:20:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Economist says 'Don't worry, be happy'.
Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Economist says 'Don't worry, be happy'":
Hey, if you combine this post with that post, what happens to the US dollar? Gah, now I'm going spend the rest of the evening trying to invent a hopelessly uninformed radical new economic theory.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 04:18:00 PM
Hey, if you combine this post with that post, what happens to the US dollar? Gah, now I'm going spend the rest of the evening trying to invent a hopelessly uninformed radical new economic theory.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 04:18:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Economist says 'Don't worry, be happy'.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Economist says 'Don't worry, be happy'":
Yep. U.S. peak production was in the early 70s, but then foreign production came online and made up the difference. This seemingly discredited the "Peak Oil Theory" to many many people. We'll always find more!
Maybe we will. Oil companies continue scouring the world for new fields, but the returns our diminishing.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 02:57:00 PM
Yep. U.S. peak production was in the early 70s, but then foreign production came online and made up the difference. This seemingly discredited the "Peak Oil Theory" to many many people. We'll always find more!
Maybe we will. Oil companies continue scouring the world for new fields, but the returns our diminishing.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 02:57:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Economist says 'Don't worry, be happy'.
cafiend has left a new comment on your post "Economist says 'Don't worry, be happy'":
You are dead on the money. Our economic basis has been the petro-dollar for decades. Schoolkids who were paying attention in the 1960s were being taught that oil was running out. That means someone realized it even then. But people only respond to a crisis, and then only long enough to be able to get back to rationalizing their way out of meaningful, long-term change.
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 01:42:00 PM
You are dead on the money. Our economic basis has been the petro-dollar for decades. Schoolkids who were paying attention in the 1960s were being taught that oil was running out. That means someone realized it even then. But people only respond to a crisis, and then only long enough to be able to get back to rationalizing their way out of meaningful, long-term change.
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 01:42:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Score the walkability of your address.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Score the walkability of your address":
Dasha, that "drive score" page is dishonest and lazy, with text that's a near copy of the walkscore site.
Your Blogger profile is blocked; I can only assume that you're a spammer working desperately to draw traffic to that real estate site.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 11:12:00 AM
Dasha, that "drive score" page is dishonest and lazy, with text that's a near copy of the walkscore site.
Your Blogger profile is blocked; I can only assume that you're a spammer working desperately to draw traffic to that real estate site.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 11:12:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stolen bike recovery story.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Stolen bike recovery story":
Whose who's, peddle pedals, their they're, it's its all the same.
And yeah, that cop did good.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 11:01:00 AM
Whose who's, peddle pedals, their they're, it's its all the same.
And yeah, that cop did good.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 11:01:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Score the walkability of your address.
Dasha has left a new comment on your post "Score the walkability of your address":
I believe that walk score is cool, but nowadays more and more people prefer to drive cars. Homes are often located in an area where some establishments are easier to get to by car than on foot. I've recently found a type of service on drivescore which is called Drive Score. It shows a map of what establishments are in your neighborhood and calculates a Drive Score based on the number of places within a convenient driving distance. It doesn't mean that drive score is better than walk score – they are equal and both necessary in the modern world!
Posted by Dasha to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 08:43:00 AM
I believe that walk score is cool, but nowadays more and more people prefer to drive cars. Homes are often located in an area where some establishments are easier to get to by car than on foot. I've recently found a type of service on drivescore which is called Drive Score. It shows a map of what establishments are in your neighborhood and calculates a Drive Score based on the number of places within a convenient driving distance. It doesn't mean that drive score is better than walk score – they are equal and both necessary in the modern world!
Posted by Dasha to Cyclelicious at 12/12/2007 08:43:00 AM
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stolen bike recovery story.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Stolen bike recovery story":
..."who's" should be "whose" but you knew that when you read it...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 10:49:00 PM
..."who's" should be "whose" but you knew that when you read it...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 10:49:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle fenders.
Seth has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle fenders":
To second illinoisfrank - yes - fenders can be hot, too.
http://fastboyfenders.com
Posted by Seth to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 03:02:00 PM
To second illinoisfrank - yes - fenders can be hot, too.
http://fastboyfenders.com
Posted by Seth to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 03:02:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stolen bike recovery story.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Stolen bike recovery story":
...this is like a love story, only better...
...major props to the very astute matthew, who's heads up move was the first step in getting this ball rolling & to officer santos, who's diligence, knowledge of procedure & maybe an understanding of just how important that bike was to brigette, brought this tale to a happy ending...
...hey, fritz, thats my bike !!!...
...sorry, just checkin'...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 01:07:00 PM
...this is like a love story, only better...
...major props to the very astute matthew, who's heads up move was the first step in getting this ball rolling & to officer santos, who's diligence, knowledge of procedure & maybe an understanding of just how important that bike was to brigette, brought this tale to a happy ending...
...hey, fritz, thats my bike !!!...
...sorry, just checkin'...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 01:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stolen bike recovery story.
HannibalLecter has left a new comment on your post "Stolen bike recovery story":
What are the odds on conviction? Receiving stolen goods--pretty good. Bike theft (in this case grand larceny)--very poor.
Posted by HannibalLecter to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 12:16:00 PM
What are the odds on conviction? Receiving stolen goods--pretty good. Bike theft (in this case grand larceny)--very poor.
Posted by HannibalLecter to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 12:16:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stolen bike recovery story.
Michael has left a new comment on your post "Stolen bike recovery story":
We should get a bunch of cycling blogs to start a collection for this cop, maybe an unofficial reward or something.
Talk about an awesome cop.
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 12:10:00 PM
We should get a bunch of cycling blogs to start a collection for this cop, maybe an unofficial reward or something.
Talk about an awesome cop.
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 12:10:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stolen bike recovery story.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Stolen bike recovery story":
Yeah, I think I'd also fall victim to profiling.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 11:59:00 AM
Yeah, I think I'd also fall victim to profiling.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 11:59:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle crimes.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle crimes":
...gee, that bike bank robber must be a real cyclist...he's so seasonal his lastest hit was the bank in 'norcross' georgia...
...just sayin'...
...btw, ex-mayor soglin just does not get it...in actuality his remarks about cyclists riding in winter are neither here nor there...offensive, yes, short sighted, yes, but thats all...
...i haven't once seen him actually address the use of the phrase "should be taken out & shot"...he's talked around it but he's so avoiding it, i wish the local authorities (police or city government) would take him to task...
...at this point, he needs to apologize to not only cyclists but the population in general...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 12:42:00 AM
...gee, that bike bank robber must be a real cyclist...he's so seasonal his lastest hit was the bank in 'norcross' georgia...
...just sayin'...
...btw, ex-mayor soglin just does not get it...in actuality his remarks about cyclists riding in winter are neither here nor there...offensive, yes, short sighted, yes, but thats all...
...i haven't once seen him actually address the use of the phrase "should be taken out & shot"...he's talked around it but he's so avoiding it, i wish the local authorities (police or city government) would take him to task...
...at this point, he needs to apologize to not only cyclists but the population in general...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/11/2007 12:42:00 AM
Monday, December 10, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle fenders.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle fenders":
fenders look good, too. they are also a good place for reflective tape and interesting stickers.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 10:47:00 PM
fenders look good, too. they are also a good place for reflective tape and interesting stickers.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 10:47:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle crimes.
fishbones has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle crimes":
Evil Rebel Bikers
And naturally, the first and only comment added some idiot (from another state) demanding mandatory licensing of cyclists.
That there is an idiot demanding such does not worry me half as much as that the newspaper's editorial staff thought it fit to print.
Posted by fishbones to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 06:23:00 PM
Evil Rebel Bikers
And naturally, the first and only comment added some idiot (from another state) demanding mandatory licensing of cyclists.
That there is an idiot demanding such does not worry me half as much as that the newspaper's editorial staff thought it fit to print.
Posted by fishbones to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 06:23:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle crimes.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle crimes":
Oops, sorry about that bad link -- fixed now. Actually, I couldn't find the story that I originally found, it's longer than the one I link to now.
The bike peddler peddles pedals. :-)
Gwadz -- yep. I've think you've seen this about car head, right?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 05:08:00 PM
Oops, sorry about that bad link -- fixed now. Actually, I couldn't find the story that I originally found, it's longer than the one I link to now.
The bike peddler peddles pedals. :-)
Gwadz -- yep. I've think you've seen this about car head, right?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 05:08:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle crimes.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle crimes":
the guy peddles away. I'll know cycling is catching on when more people can spell pedal.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 04:42:00 PM
the guy peddles away. I'll know cycling is catching on when more people can spell pedal.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 04:42:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle crimes.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle crimes":
So where's the drug-smugglign link?
Yea, take off the doors!!!
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 04:40:00 PM
So where's the drug-smugglign link?
Yea, take off the doors!!!
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 04:40:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle fenders.
gwadzilla has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle fenders":
yes
I am between fenders on my bike
I need to dedicate a bike to commuting
since I moved to the 29 inch wheel bike
I have lost a real commuter machine
Posted by gwadzilla to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 04:07:00 PM
yes
I am between fenders on my bike
I need to dedicate a bike to commuting
since I moved to the 29 inch wheel bike
I have lost a real commuter machine
Posted by gwadzilla to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 04:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle crimes.
gwadzilla has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle crimes":
yes
they should remove all doors from cars!
it is funny
we are conditioned to accept that cars will buzz us as we walk across the street
but if a bicycle comes within four feet of a pedestrian
someone calls the police than writes their congressmen
funny though
so often the bicycle passes more than a handle bar width away
and people bitch
heck
if I got half a hood width from a car it would be much better than the half of an inch when they pass me on my bike
Posted by gwadzilla to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 04:07:00 PM
yes
they should remove all doors from cars!
it is funny
we are conditioned to accept that cars will buzz us as we walk across the street
but if a bicycle comes within four feet of a pedestrian
someone calls the police than writes their congressmen
funny though
so often the bicycle passes more than a handle bar width away
and people bitch
heck
if I got half a hood width from a car it would be much better than the half of an inch when they pass me on my bike
Posted by gwadzilla to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 04:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Food prices up by one third.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Food prices up by one third":
Thanks Jennifer. I usually at least glance at the research but I didn't in this instance -- that'll teach me to be in a hurry!
Seth, the hunger problem is indeed getting worse in the USA. In the Bay Area I've seen announcements that local food banks are critically low on food.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 03:09:00 PM
Thanks Jennifer. I usually at least glance at the research but I didn't in this instance -- that'll teach me to be in a hurry!
Seth, the hunger problem is indeed getting worse in the USA. In the Bay Area I've seen announcements that local food banks are critically low on food.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 03:09:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Food prices up by one third.
Seth has left a new comment on your post "Food prices up by one third":
In 2006 35.5million people (or over 1/10th of the population) were 'food insecure.
http://www.secondharvest.org/learn_about_hunger/fact_sheet/poverty_stats.html
I can't imagine this massive uptick in food costs is helping matters much.
Posted by Seth to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 02:42:00 PM
In 2006 35.5million people (or over 1/10th of the population) were 'food insecure.
http://www.secondharvest.org/learn_about_hunger/fact_sheet/poverty_stats.html
I can't imagine this massive uptick in food costs is helping matters much.
Posted by Seth to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 02:42:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Food prices up by one third.
Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Food prices up by one third":
I just found the journal article (Chaplin, L. N. & John, D. R. "Growing up in a Material World: Age Differences in Materialism in Children and Adolescents." J. Consumer Res., vol. 34, p. 480), and it has absolutely nothing to do with unhappy Hummer drivers. So it grates on me a bit the research is being spun that way in the blogosphere. It looks like the researches were trying to show why materialism spikes among younger adolescents, and why restricting things like TV watching and corporate advertising in schools doesn't really address the root of the problem. The relationship between materialism and happiness in adults with respect to their vehicles is probably a far more complicated one, but the same general idea is probably there.
(Don't mind me, I needed a good excuse to try out Chicago Journals Online.)
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 02:18:00 PM
I just found the journal article (Chaplin, L. N. & John, D. R. "Growing up in a Material World: Age Differences in Materialism in Children and Adolescents." J. Consumer Res., vol. 34, p. 480), and it has absolutely nothing to do with unhappy Hummer drivers. So it grates on me a bit the research is being spun that way in the blogosphere. It looks like the researches were trying to show why materialism spikes among younger adolescents, and why restricting things like TV watching and corporate advertising in schools doesn't really address the root of the problem. The relationship between materialism and happiness in adults with respect to their vehicles is probably a far more complicated one, but the same general idea is probably there.
(Don't mind me, I needed a good excuse to try out Chicago Journals Online.)
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/10/2007 02:18:00 PM
Sunday, December 09, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle blog.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle blog":
Yeah those cyclists with severe handicaps really impress me. When I lived in Champaign County, Illinois, I met a few olympic handcyclists -- these are people with both legs missing or disabled and they race with their handcycles. A couple of them let me try their rig out -- their amazing to ride!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/09/2007 05:29:00 PM
Yeah those cyclists with severe handicaps really impress me. When I lived in Champaign County, Illinois, I met a few olympic handcyclists -- these are people with both legs missing or disabled and they race with their handcycles. A couple of them let me try their rig out -- their amazing to ride!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/09/2007 05:29:00 PM
Friday, December 07, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle blog.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle blog":
... wonderfully altruistic move by that young lady...11 years old & big hearted as can be...
...fritz, seeing that track cyclist made me wanna give a shout out to my friend ken foraker...dude rides his yeti on the dirt & his breezer 'round the streets, down in so-cal...
...ken used to race the downhill @ mammoth...think about it, on the dirt, fast & steep w/ one leg...big ones ? no, BIG ONES & the guy is a straight up good man...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/07/2007 11:06:00 PM
... wonderfully altruistic move by that young lady...11 years old & big hearted as can be...
...fritz, seeing that track cyclist made me wanna give a shout out to my friend ken foraker...dude rides his yeti on the dirt & his breezer 'round the streets, down in so-cal...
...ken used to race the downhill @ mammoth...think about it, on the dirt, fast & steep w/ one leg...big ones ? no, BIG ONES & the guy is a straight up good man...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/07/2007 11:06:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on San Francisco bike plan on hold two more years.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "San Francisco bike plan on hold two more years":
...that's rather harsh...a plan that would serve & benefit thousands of sf cyclists' is put aside indefinitely because one cantankerous curmudgeon, who takes issue w/ anything cycling related, happens to know the procedure for stymieing progress...
...selfish move, anderson...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/07/2007 04:39:00 PM
...that's rather harsh...a plan that would serve & benefit thousands of sf cyclists' is put aside indefinitely because one cantankerous curmudgeon, who takes issue w/ anything cycling related, happens to know the procedure for stymieing progress...
...selfish move, anderson...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/07/2007 04:39:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on 'Cyclists should be shot'.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "'Cyclists should be shot'":
...fritz...if you're still following this, ex-mayor soglin did respond on 12/6/07 & again to a lesser degree on 12/7/07...he took snippets from various posts (including one of mine) & basically used them to defend his stance...
...what bothers me is that despite those of us who addressed soglins' irresponsible choice of words, that did not rate a response from the man whatsoever...
...so, bottom line, no apology, which doesn't surprise me but the lack of response to the most contentious point is disturbing...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/07/2007 01:48:00 PM
...fritz...if you're still following this, ex-mayor soglin did respond on 12/6/07 & again to a lesser degree on 12/7/07...he took snippets from various posts (including one of mine) & basically used them to defend his stance...
...what bothers me is that despite those of us who addressed soglins' irresponsible choice of words, that did not rate a response from the man whatsoever...
...so, bottom line, no apology, which doesn't surprise me but the lack of response to the most contentious point is disturbing...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 12/07/2007 01:48:00 PM
Thursday, December 06, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Cruz surf.
Fishbones has left a new comment on your post "Santa Cruz surf":
The Xtracycle (see wikipedia) has a long-load adapter which seems well suited to a longboard.
Posted by Fishbones to Cyclelicious at 12/06/2007 05:08:00 PM
The Xtracycle (see wikipedia) has a long-load adapter which seems well suited to a longboard.
Posted by Fishbones to Cyclelicious at 12/06/2007 05:08:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Palo Alto high wheeler puzzles police.
Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Palo Alto high wheeler puzzles police":
I dunno, fritz, but i suspect the cops could get 'creative' about finding applicable law. The practice of riding in circles at an intersection is dangerous because it confuses motorists, but I'd have to read the relevant CA law as to the definition of a bicycle, and I'm just too lazy to look it up!
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 12/06/2007 03:48:00 PM
I dunno, fritz, but i suspect the cops could get 'creative' about finding applicable law. The practice of riding in circles at an intersection is dangerous because it confuses motorists, but I'd have to read the relevant CA law as to the definition of a bicycle, and I'm just too lazy to look it up!
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 12/06/2007 03:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Cruz surf.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Santa Cruz surf":
Yeah, sure, that was me. Yeah, that's the ticket.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/06/2007 02:12:00 PM
Yeah, sure, that was me. Yeah, that's the ticket.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/06/2007 02:12:00 PM
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Interbike: East coast demo days?.
steephill has left a new comment on your post "Interbike: East coast demo days?":
"Interbike: East coast demo days"
The idea makes so much sense it should be just a matter of when and where. Nothing like hearing manufacturers offer you $5000+ bikes to try in the first minute of discussions for two full days like at Las Vegas.
"That deluge over the Pacific Northwest also covered Portland, Oregon in rain and wind."
Good. There has been too much cheery cycling news coming out of Portland. I wonder if footage will be included in the next Portland is #1 video.
Posted by steephill to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 05:37:00 PM
"Interbike: East coast demo days"
The idea makes so much sense it should be just a matter of when and where. Nothing like hearing manufacturers offer you $5000+ bikes to try in the first minute of discussions for two full days like at Las Vegas.
"That deluge over the Pacific Northwest also covered Portland, Oregon in rain and wind."
Good. There has been too much cheery cycling news coming out of Portland. I wonder if footage will be included in the next Portland is #1 video.
Posted by steephill to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 05:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges....
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges...":
I've updated the post by adding a photo of the bike car interior. The bike cars are provisioned for the exclusive use of cyclists, and there is always at least one bike car per train.
Jim, Caltrain wants to electrify the line so they don't want to buy additional equipment right now until they know for sure if electrification will ever happen, or if they're stuck with diesel for the next 20 years. I have seen the passenger bullets packed full during commute times.
Thanks for the link, Gazer. I guess the CHP info times out after a short bit. And thanks for the comments, all!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 04:13:00 PM
I've updated the post by adding a photo of the bike car interior. The bike cars are provisioned for the exclusive use of cyclists, and there is always at least one bike car per train.
Jim, Caltrain wants to electrify the line so they don't want to buy additional equipment right now until they know for sure if electrification will ever happen, or if they're stuck with diesel for the next 20 years. I have seen the passenger bullets packed full during commute times.
Thanks for the link, Gazer. I guess the CHP info times out after a short bit. And thanks for the comments, all!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 04:13:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges....
Nathan has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges...":
I'm in the Chicago suburbs going north and south along the Fox River. My bus route services mostly those who can't afford cars or those that get off at the train station going to Chicago.
My bus has a 2 bike rack and about half the time I'm the only bike. Maybe twice I have seen a cyclist waved off because the rack was full. I haven't really seen much ridership increase in the past few months, but as it gets colder I'll ride both ways on the bus, instead of commuting 15 miles home on the bike.
Posted by Nathan to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 03:42:00 PM
I'm in the Chicago suburbs going north and south along the Fox River. My bus route services mostly those who can't afford cars or those that get off at the train station going to Chicago.
My bus has a 2 bike rack and about half the time I'm the only bike. Maybe twice I have seen a cyclist waved off because the rack was full. I haven't really seen much ridership increase in the past few months, but as it gets colder I'll ride both ways on the bus, instead of commuting 15 miles home on the bike.
Posted by Nathan to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 03:42:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges....
gazer has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges...":
Slightly better link to the car crashes that held you up this morning.
(Almost wrote 'accident', but I don't believe in that word when associated with car crashes anymore...)
As for CALTRAIN - I don't usually see passenger train-cars more than 50% full - because each passenger typically takes up two or more seats. That's far from being anywhere near capacity. Time to rip out the other side of the cab car to make room for 32 more bikes!
I love making people grumble by asking them to move their bags so that I can sit near the luggage area and keep an eye on my folder...
(Don't know about bullets - they don't hit San Mateo)
Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 03:30:00 PM
Slightly better link to the car crashes that held you up this morning.
(Almost wrote 'accident', but I don't believe in that word when associated with car crashes anymore...)
As for CALTRAIN - I don't usually see passenger train-cars more than 50% full - because each passenger typically takes up two or more seats. That's far from being anywhere near capacity. Time to rip out the other side of the cab car to make room for 32 more bikes!
I love making people grumble by asking them to move their bags so that I can sit near the luggage area and keep an eye on my folder...
(Don't know about bullets - they don't hit San Mateo)
Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 03:30:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges....
Jim G has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges...":
When I take my bike on Caltrain (1-2 days per week on average) I regularly see bike commuters get bumped, both in the mornings and evenings. Ridership surges, yet Caltrain STILL only has ONE BIKE CAR PER TRAIN -- what gives?!?!?
Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 03:07:00 PM
When I take my bike on Caltrain (1-2 days per week on average) I regularly see bike commuters get bumped, both in the mornings and evenings. Ridership surges, yet Caltrain STILL only has ONE BIKE CAR PER TRAIN -- what gives?!?!?
Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 03:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges....
Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain: Cyclists turned away as ridership surges...":
One in fifteen???!!! During rushhour?!
-jealous in Chicago
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 03:00:00 PM
One in fifteen???!!! During rushhour?!
-jealous in Chicago
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 03:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Aftermarket bicycle chainguards.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Aftermarket bicycle chainguards":
Wald still makes chain guards in several different sizes. They aren't of the "high speed, low drag" persuasion, but they work.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 11:10:00 AM
Wald still makes chain guards in several different sizes. They aren't of the "high speed, low drag" persuasion, but they work.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 11:10:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Why the winter bike commute is fun.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Why the winter bike commute is fun":
HARD CORE CYCLISTS!!! YOU ALL ROCK!
Jim, your storm in Portland made the national news. We had 15+ foot swells from your storm generating large 20 waves crashing against our coast beginning yesterday, and we're supposed to get your rain on Thursday.
Yam: I hear you. My co-workers would skip work to go skiing on fresh power days, after enduring a four hour drive just to get to the better ski areas. Our winter sport is built into the commute :-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 10:26:00 AM
HARD CORE CYCLISTS!!! YOU ALL ROCK!
Jim, your storm in Portland made the national news. We had 15+ foot swells from your storm generating large 20 waves crashing against our coast beginning yesterday, and we're supposed to get your rain on Thursday.
Yam: I hear you. My co-workers would skip work to go skiing on fresh power days, after enduring a four hour drive just to get to the better ski areas. Our winter sport is built into the commute :-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 10:26:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on See Fritz on video.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "See Fritz on video":
And Donna, you looked fine and sounded like you know what you're talking about! (unlike me.... "IT'S SO MUCH FUN! I'M A BIKE DORK! HEE HEE HEE!"
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 10:05:00 AM
And Donna, you looked fine and sounded like you know what you're talking about! (unlike me.... "IT'S SO MUCH FUN! I'M A BIKE DORK! HEE HEE HEE!"
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 10:05:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on See Fritz on video.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "See Fritz on video":
My legs are hairy, but at least they were covered! :-) Thanks for the props, Steve.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 10:03:00 AM
My legs are hairy, but at least they were covered! :-) Thanks for the props, Steve.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 10:03:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Why the winter bike commute is fun.
bother yam has left a new comment on your post "Why the winter bike commute is fun":
Here in Minneapolis, we're having a proper winter -- the first for some time. We've 3-4" of snow and more is supposed to come today. As a Northern people you need to make friends with winter and enjoy it or you'll go insane, and not in a good way. People who ski (downhill and XC), snowmobile and snowshoe look at me as if I'm insane when I ride my bike.
What? There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing...
Don't be afraid to shake Ol' Man Winter's hand -- and then twist it behind his back, drop him, put a knee between his shoulder blades and ride his hoary carcass down the hill. It's fun.
Oh, and I'm with warren t; I love the moniker "hard core."
Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 08:18:00 AM
Here in Minneapolis, we're having a proper winter -- the first for some time. We've 3-4" of snow and more is supposed to come today. As a Northern people you need to make friends with winter and enjoy it or you'll go insane, and not in a good way. People who ski (downhill and XC), snowmobile and snowshoe look at me as if I'm insane when I ride my bike.
What? There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing...
Don't be afraid to shake Ol' Man Winter's hand -- and then twist it behind his back, drop him, put a knee between his shoulder blades and ride his hoary carcass down the hill. It's fun.
Oh, and I'm with warren t; I love the moniker "hard core."
Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 08:18:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on See Fritz on video.
Donna T. has left a new comment on your post "See Fritz on video":
I'm just too afraid to watch it...it's kind of a blur, but steephill is right, there's a reason I'm not in front of a camera...oy...I couldn't figure out where to look (at David or at the camera)...we should have practiced or something...oy...but I'm sure everyone else looked fine. Maybe someday I'll get up the nerve to watch it..after some spiked eggnog, of course. :)
Posted by Donna T. to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 07:39:00 AM
I'm just too afraid to watch it...it's kind of a blur, but steephill is right, there's a reason I'm not in front of a camera...oy...I couldn't figure out where to look (at David or at the camera)...we should have practiced or something...oy...but I'm sure everyone else looked fine. Maybe someday I'll get up the nerve to watch it..after some spiked eggnog, of course. :)
Posted by Donna T. to Cyclelicious at 12/04/2007 07:39:00 AM
Monday, December 03, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Why the winter bike commute is fun.
Jim has left a new comment on your post "Why the winter bike commute is fun":
It's been pouring rain like crazy here in Portland, OR. Started Saturday sometime and just kept going. Got my rain pants out this morning that I bought two months ago and hadn't needed. Yay! Don't like the look or price of booties so the water poured through the vents of my Specialized shoes. Boo! Put my socks in front of the portable heater I'd brought down to the office and they were toasty warm and dry. Yay! Walked out of the office and found my rear tire flat. Boo! A bike bag is on my Christmas list so I can carry tire wrenches, patches and a pump but in the meantime ... I just carry an EMT tool for tightening stuff.
Thank goodness that I could call the wife, have her pick me up so we could pick up child #1 and the bike trailer, then get child #2 and #3.
People were a lot tougher before cell phones.
This is going to be my first winter commuting. So far, it's been a mild winter and it's all been good. Ask me again in January, thou! gh.
Posted by Jim to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 11:18:00 PM
It's been pouring rain like crazy here in Portland, OR. Started Saturday sometime and just kept going. Got my rain pants out this morning that I bought two months ago and hadn't needed. Yay! Don't like the look or price of booties so the water poured through the vents of my Specialized shoes. Boo! Put my socks in front of the portable heater I'd brought down to the office and they were toasty warm and dry. Yay! Walked out of the office and found my rear tire flat. Boo! A bike bag is on my Christmas list so I can carry tire wrenches, patches and a pump but in the meantime ... I just carry an EMT tool for tightening stuff.
Thank goodness that I could call the wife, have her pick me up so we could pick up child #1 and the bike trailer, then get child #2 and #3.
People were a lot tougher before cell phones.
This is going to be my first winter commuting. So far, it's been a mild winter and it's all been good. Ask me again in January, thou! gh.
Posted by Jim to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 11:18:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Why the winter bike commute is fun.
Warren T has left a new comment on your post "Why the winter bike commute is fun":
To be serious about it for a moment, perhaps the biggest benefit I've had has been better health. I can't remember the last time I've had to take a sick day. Perhaps it is the fresh air. Maybe being outside in cold temperatures for an hour a day increases your resistance to sickness. I've got to imagine the sweating, running nose and dislodged "gunkies" that happen during the ride get some of the toxins out of your system...
My ego also likes all the comments about my being "hard core."
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 08:07:00 PM
To be serious about it for a moment, perhaps the biggest benefit I've had has been better health. I can't remember the last time I've had to take a sick day. Perhaps it is the fresh air. Maybe being outside in cold temperatures for an hour a day increases your resistance to sickness. I've got to imagine the sweating, running nose and dislodged "gunkies" that happen during the ride get some of the toxins out of your system...
My ego also likes all the comments about my being "hard core."
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 08:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Aftermarket bicycle chainguards.
Andy B from Jersey has left a new comment on your post "Aftermarket bicycle chainguards":
Just so you know chainguards only work well with bikes that have a fixed chainline. Hub geared bikes are fairly uncommon in the US (but getting more popular thank goodness) and henceforth so are chainguards. This is probably the reason why it is so hard to find after-market chainguards in the US. It doesn't help that most chainguard applications are proprietary to begin with.
Posted by Andy B from Jersey to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 07:56:00 PM
Just so you know chainguards only work well with bikes that have a fixed chainline. Hub geared bikes are fairly uncommon in the US (but getting more popular thank goodness) and henceforth so are chainguards. This is probably the reason why it is so hard to find after-market chainguards in the US. It doesn't help that most chainguard applications are proprietary to begin with.
Posted by Andy B from Jersey to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 07:56:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on See Fritz on video.
steephill has left a new comment on your post "See Fritz on video":
Man, it's no wonder you guys are never in front of the camera. Seriously, despite the hairy legs and gratuitous plugs, it was good to put some faces to the blogs. In fact, I recognize some the faces from the media center at the show. We must have been like two ships in the dark.
Fyi, I've made that Spokesmen interbike interview segment my "Video Clip of the Day" on my home page.
Posted by steephill to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 06:31:00 PM
Man, it's no wonder you guys are never in front of the camera. Seriously, despite the hairy legs and gratuitous plugs, it was good to put some faces to the blogs. In fact, I recognize some the faces from the media center at the show. We must have been like two ships in the dark.
Fyi, I've made that Spokesmen interbike interview segment my "Video Clip of the Day" on my home page.
Posted by steephill to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 06:31:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Aftermarket bicycle chainguards.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Aftermarket bicycle chainguards":
Thanks for the tips, Jeremy. Does anyone have other ideas in addition to Jeremy's suggestions?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 03:24:00 PM
Thanks for the tips, Jeremy. Does anyone have other ideas in addition to Jeremy's suggestions?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 03:24:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Aftermarket bicycle chainguards.
Jeremy has left a new comment on your post "Aftermarket bicycle chainguards":
Also, ebay. Every so often I see old metal chainguards for $7.99 BIN there.
Posted by Jeremy to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 03:12:00 PM
Also, ebay. Every so often I see old metal chainguards for $7.99 BIN there.
Posted by Jeremy to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 03:12:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Aftermarket bicycle chainguards.
Jeremy has left a new comment on your post "Aftermarket bicycle chainguards":
Try at http://www.velo-orange.com/
He's got metal chainguards aplenty.
Posted by Jeremy to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 10:18:00 AM
Try at http://www.velo-orange.com/
He's got metal chainguards aplenty.
Posted by Jeremy to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 10:18:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Breezer Villager.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Breezer Villager":
There you go: Cyclelicious makes you smarter, happier, and more popular. 9 out of 10 dentists surveyed recommend Cyclelicious to their patients!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 08:21:00 AM
There you go: Cyclelicious makes you smarter, happier, and more popular. 9 out of 10 dentists surveyed recommend Cyclelicious to their patients!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 08:21:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Breezer Villager.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Breezer Villager":
Per the LIB, they think I'm on the cutting edge of What's Happenin' Now ... because of links I send 'em that I got here :)
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 08:00:00 AM
Per the LIB, they think I'm on the cutting edge of What's Happenin' Now ... because of links I send 'em that I got here :)
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 12/03/2007 08:00:00 AM
Sunday, December 02, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Queens bicycle ghetto blasters.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Queens bicycle ghetto blasters":
The Rock the Bike folks are regulars at many Bay Area bike events. You see 'em around :-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 05:54:00 PM
The Rock the Bike folks are regulars at many Bay Area bike events. You see 'em around :-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 05:54:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Basil panniers in the US?.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Basil panniers in the US?":
THanks all. I just heard from Martina at Clever Cycles and we're talking (via email) now about the bag, color and shipping. Thanks for the suggestion.
I am kind of tempted to visit Portland.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 05:50:00 PM
THanks all. I just heard from Martina at Clever Cycles and we're talking (via email) now about the bag, color and shipping. Thanks for the suggestion.
I am kind of tempted to visit Portland.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 05:50:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Breezer Villager.
Eunice has left a new comment on your post "Breezer Villager":
i'm the "significant other" that seth talked about...my bike (a breezer uptown 8) is blogged here. i love this bike and i wish there were more bikes like this in the market. or at least more appreciative market for internal hubs.
as for panniers, the basil link is great-- i've been on lookout for stylish panniers. i'm not sure where you are located but there seems to be a US distributor of gazelle, called JollyBikes, and they sell accessories similiar to that of Basil (or maybe it's the same thing.
Posted by Eunice to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 03:06:00 PM
i'm the "significant other" that seth talked about...my bike (a breezer uptown 8) is blogged here. i love this bike and i wish there were more bikes like this in the market. or at least more appreciative market for internal hubs.
as for panniers, the basil link is great-- i've been on lookout for stylish panniers. i'm not sure where you are located but there seems to be a US distributor of gazelle, called JollyBikes, and they sell accessories similiar to that of Basil (or maybe it's the same thing.
Posted by Eunice to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 03:06:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Queens bicycle ghetto blasters.
anabananasplit has left a new comment on your post "Queens bicycle ghetto blasters":
Paul Freedman has a fully pedal-powered version of that (although less hi-tech, no DVDs and stuff), the Soul Cycle.
Posted by anabananasplit to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 11:11:00 AM
Paul Freedman has a fully pedal-powered version of that (although less hi-tech, no DVDs and stuff), the Soul Cycle.
Posted by anabananasplit to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 11:11:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Basil panniers in the US?.
Vicki Jean has left a new comment on your post "Basil panniers in the US?":
I think that they have the entire Basil pannier/bag/basket line, so if you see it in the Basil catalog, I bet Todd has it. clevercycles.com or 503.334.1560
BTW, Fritz, I have one of the Basil bag/panniers and it is really beautiful and beautifully made.
(Or maybe you should make a fieldtrip to PDX!)
Posted by Vicki Jean to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 09:53:00 AM
I think that they have the entire Basil pannier/bag/basket line, so if you see it in the Basil catalog, I bet Todd has it. clevercycles.com or 503.334.1560
BTW, Fritz, I have one of the Basil bag/panniers and it is really beautiful and beautifully made.
(Or maybe you should make a fieldtrip to PDX!)
Posted by Vicki Jean to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 09:53:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Basil panniers in the US?.
Vicki Jean has left a new comment on your post "Basil panniers in the US?":
I think that they have the entire Basil pannier/bag/basket line, so if you see it in the Basil catalog, I bet Todd has it. http://clevercycles.com/ or 503.334.1560
BTW, Fritz, I have one of the Basil bag/panniers and it is really beautiful and beautifully made.
(Or maybe you should make a fieldtrip to PDX!)
Posted by Vicki Jean to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 09:52:00 AM
I think that they have the entire Basil pannier/bag/basket line, so if you see it in the Basil catalog, I bet Todd has it. http://clevercycles.com/ or 503.334.1560
BTW, Fritz, I have one of the Basil bag/panniers and it is really beautiful and beautifully made.
(Or maybe you should make a fieldtrip to PDX!)
Posted by Vicki Jean to Cyclelicious at 12/02/2007 09:52:00 AM
Saturday, December 01, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Basil panniers in the US?.
Arleigh has left a new comment on your post "Basil panniers in the US?":
ah he beat me to it!!
Posted by Arleigh to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 05:28:00 PM
ah he beat me to it!!
Posted by Arleigh to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 05:28:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Basil panniers in the US?.
Arleigh has left a new comment on your post "Basil panniers in the US?":
I recommend contacting Clever Chimp. They have a wonderful selection documented on their flickr site.
Posted by Arleigh to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 05:28:00 PM
I recommend contacting Clever Chimp. They have a wonderful selection documented on their flickr site.
Posted by Arleigh to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 05:28:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Breezer Villager.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Breezer Villager":
Sue, I'd previously linked to your other haikus already! Enclosed chains are good in the Midwest, but here along the California coastline rain is a rarity and we never have to deal with snow and the associated salt and grit. Thanks for that link to the Weather channel video, BTW.
I like the Electra Townie bikes too, Noah.
Wild, a pannier was the first thing Sara asked for :-) She was disappointed in the limited color selection at the bike shop, so I think I might get something from Basil (is there a US distributor? Clever Cycles, perhaps?)
$1,199 is the MSRP. We actually won this bike as a prize in the "Carbon Conscious Consumer" contest that some of you might recall a couple of months back. THanks so much for all of your support!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 02:01:00 PM
Sue, I'd previously linked to your other haikus already! Enclosed chains are good in the Midwest, but here along the California coastline rain is a rarity and we never have to deal with snow and the associated salt and grit. Thanks for that link to the Weather channel video, BTW.
I like the Electra Townie bikes too, Noah.
Wild, a pannier was the first thing Sara asked for :-) She was disappointed in the limited color selection at the bike shop, so I think I might get something from Basil (is there a US distributor? Clever Cycles, perhaps?)
$1,199 is the MSRP. We actually won this bike as a prize in the "Carbon Conscious Consumer" contest that some of you might recall a couple of months back. THanks so much for all of your support!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 02:01:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Taking the lane: How it's done.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Taking the lane: How it's done":
that road in laguna is insane. while i am 100% supportive of bicyclists asserting their rights on the road, but that looked rather unnecessary. why not pick a slightly less busy road?
having grown up in orange county, i realize that most roads are huge and fast, but a lot of roads also have a bike lane or at least a shoulder.
vehiclar cycling is one thing, but planting yourself in the midst of SUVs piloted by cell-phone talking drivers going 50mph to prove a point is another. why should you believe, even for a second, that a car behind you is going to see you or give you a wide berth just because you're in the middle of the right lane? people still give me a foot or less when passing me, even when i plant my butt right down the middle of the lane.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 09:53:00 AM
that road in laguna is insane. while i am 100% supportive of bicyclists asserting their rights on the road, but that looked rather unnecessary. why not pick a slightly less busy road?
having grown up in orange county, i realize that most roads are huge and fast, but a lot of roads also have a bike lane or at least a shoulder.
vehiclar cycling is one thing, but planting yourself in the midst of SUVs piloted by cell-phone talking drivers going 50mph to prove a point is another. why should you believe, even for a second, that a car behind you is going to see you or give you a wide berth just because you're in the middle of the right lane? people still give me a foot or less when passing me, even when i plant my butt right down the middle of the lane.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 09:53:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Taking the lane: How it's done.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Taking the lane: How it's done":
Thanks for posting this link. I would like to address Anonymous, time stamped 11/30/2007 10:03:00 AM remarks:
> presentations ...
Excuse me where do you live? All vehicle operators are responsible to "exercise duty of care" to others on the road. A sound grounding in vehicular cycling help the cyclist know where and how to drive and anticipate, prevent others ignorance or irresponsibility!
> notice how each of these critical areas are labeled "under development".
How about looking at Richard Moeur's "Bicycle Facility Design" for an expanded looked.
http://tinyurl.com/ysgowg
> the group has a clear and obvious bias against separated bike lanes which can be very beneficial as proven around the world.
The presentations is are unfair, they clarifies the weakness of special facilities, i.e. bike lanes, whose benefits are dubious. My Local EMS service counted 19 bike accident in four years, over half (10) we're on a multi-use path (aka bike path). Thanks so much for bicycle friendly facility! A vehicular [educated] cyclist can adapt to any situation or road.
> presentations typically are from the perspective of an adult and ignore the needs of young children and older adults.
Young children need good role models [parents] to learn how ride a bike and I don't see any problems with older adults, except breaking old habits and disarming fears. Chris Quints' "A Kid's Eye View: Bicycle Safety for Parents from a Child's Perspective" featured on LAB Enjoy the Ride: Essential Bicycling Skills (DVD) http://tinyurl.com/29stpo
is quite good for parents of younger riders.
> very disappointing...
If you want a slower paced, less technical view, try "Cyclist's Eye View: Driving Your Bicycle in Traffic" also on Enjoy the Ride: Essential Bicycling Skills (DVD). While this information fails to fulfill your hopes or expectations I find it extremely informative and well done!
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 06:08:00 AM
Thanks for posting this link. I would like to address Anonymous, time stamped 11/30/2007 10:03:00 AM remarks:
> presentations ...
Excuse me where do you live? All vehicle operators are responsible to "exercise duty of care" to others on the road. A sound grounding in vehicular cycling help the cyclist know where and how to drive and anticipate, prevent others ignorance or irresponsibility!
> notice how each of these critical areas are labeled "under development".
How about looking at Richard Moeur's "Bicycle Facility Design" for an expanded looked.
http://tinyurl.com/ysgowg
> the group has a clear and obvious bias against separated bike lanes which can be very beneficial as proven around the world.
The presentations is are unfair, they clarifies the weakness of special facilities, i.e. bike lanes, whose benefits are dubious. My Local EMS service counted 19 bike accident in four years, over half (10) we're on a multi-use path (aka bike path). Thanks so much for bicycle friendly facility! A vehicular [educated] cyclist can adapt to any situation or road.
> presentations typically are from the perspective of an adult and ignore the needs of young children and older adults.
Young children need good role models [parents] to learn how ride a bike and I don't see any problems with older adults, except breaking old habits and disarming fears. Chris Quints' "A Kid's Eye View: Bicycle Safety for Parents from a Child's Perspective" featured on LAB Enjoy the Ride: Essential Bicycling Skills (DVD) http://tinyurl.com/29stpo
is quite good for parents of younger riders.
> very disappointing...
If you want a slower paced, less technical view, try "Cyclist's Eye View: Driving Your Bicycle in Traffic" also on Enjoy the Ride: Essential Bicycling Skills (DVD). While this information fails to fulfill your hopes or expectations I find it extremely informative and well done!
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 12/01/2007 06:08:00 AM
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