Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Cycling in wildfire smoke":
You guys are way too kind. I sound asleep and dull. Time for my nap, now!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2007 05:17:00 PM
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on 'Share the Road' TV ads.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "'Share the Road' TV ads":
Excellent! Ads like these should have been common on tv for years...what took so long?
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2007 03:00:00 PM
Excellent! Ads like these should have been common on tv for years...what took so long?
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2007 03:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Major League Baseball Steroid Testing Policy.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Major League Baseball Steroid Testing Policy":
"Advance notice of only a few hours could provide the opportunity for players to ... use a device that allows them to fill their bladders with drug-free urine."
Ewwwwww.
And I like this part: "Baseball has increasingly toughened the penalties for violators." Relief pitcher Juan Salas was suspended for 50 games, he lost a third of his $380,000 salary and his team released a statement that they "will do all we can to help Juan get his career headed back on a positive course." In cycling, the team statement is usually "You're FIRED!"
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2007 01:52:00 PM
"Advance notice of only a few hours could provide the opportunity for players to ... use a device that allows them to fill their bladders with drug-free urine."
Ewwwwww.
And I like this part: "Baseball has increasingly toughened the penalties for violators." Relief pitcher Juan Salas was suspended for 50 games, he lost a third of his $380,000 salary and his team released a statement that they "will do all we can to help Juan get his career headed back on a positive course." In cycling, the team statement is usually "You're FIRED!"
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2007 01:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on San Jose earthquake.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "San Jose earthquake":
My brother was in San Bernardino during Northridge -- he was awake early in the morning when his dog started going nuts. He told me he could see transformers exploding in the distance.
It was fairly strong in Santa Cruz County, but nothing fell -- just some rattling.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2007 11:34:00 AM
My brother was in San Bernardino during Northridge -- he was awake early in the morning when his dog started going nuts. He told me he could see transformers exploding in the distance.
It was fairly strong in Santa Cruz County, but nothing fell -- just some rattling.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2007 11:34:00 AM
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on San Jose earthquake.
heley has left a new comment on your post "San Jose earthquake":
It was a pretty crazy earthquake. It's the strongest one I've felt. I was at Wal-Mart on Keyes in San Jose. A lot of things fell off shelves and glasses cracked everywhere. People were panicking. We never got to purchase what we wanted to get, they told us evacuate.
I was glad that my bf and I weren't in any of the aisles, because that's where most of the things fell. I started to freak out in the beginning, but he told me to stay calm.
Things hanging on the ceiling were swaying intensely.
It was crazy to see everyone around you panicking. Children started crying afterwards, and parents were looking for their children (a reason why you shouldn't let your children wander around a store unattended).
I still haven't felt an after shock though.
Posted by heley to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 10:52:00 PM
It was a pretty crazy earthquake. It's the strongest one I've felt. I was at Wal-Mart on Keyes in San Jose. A lot of things fell off shelves and glasses cracked everywhere. People were panicking. We never got to purchase what we wanted to get, they told us evacuate.
I was glad that my bf and I weren't in any of the aisles, because that's where most of the things fell. I started to freak out in the beginning, but he told me to stay calm.
Things hanging on the ceiling were swaying intensely.
It was crazy to see everyone around you panicking. Children started crying afterwards, and parents were looking for their children (a reason why you shouldn't let your children wander around a store unattended).
I still haven't felt an after shock though.
Posted by heley to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 10:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on San Jose earthquake.
ahpook has left a new comment on your post "San Jose earthquake":
Yep I really felt it here in Campbell. Lots of movement, unsecured stuff on the shelves fell off, and there's a nice new hairline crack down the centerbeam of my living room.
Not the biggest for me-- i was living in L.A. for the Northridge EQ, which bounced me out of bed.
Still biking to work tomorrow though. :)
Posted by ahpook to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 10:34:00 PM
Yep I really felt it here in Campbell. Lots of movement, unsecured stuff on the shelves fell off, and there's a nice new hairline crack down the centerbeam of my living room.
Not the biggest for me-- i was living in L.A. for the Northridge EQ, which bounced me out of bed.
Still biking to work tomorrow though. :)
Posted by ahpook to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 10:34:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycling in wildfire smoke.
UltraRob has left a new comment on your post "Cycling in wildfire smoke":
I have asthma so I probably need to pay attention. When we had those fires a few years ago I did have some trouble breathing.
Saturday I did a 70 mile ride in western Colorado. There was a noticeable haze from the CA fires but my breathing seemed fine. Monday I rode at lunch here in Colorado Springs and I had trouble breathing. Maybe it was something else but we had a pretty good haze.
Posted by UltraRob to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 09:25:00 PM
I have asthma so I probably need to pay attention. When we had those fires a few years ago I did have some trouble breathing.
Saturday I did a 70 mile ride in western Colorado. There was a noticeable haze from the CA fires but my breathing seemed fine. Monday I rode at lunch here in Colorado Springs and I had trouble breathing. Maybe it was something else but we had a pretty good haze.
Posted by UltraRob to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 09:25:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss":
Art saves the day! We all need new squishy bikes that will maximize the benefit of bumpy riding while minimizing the damage.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 10:36:00 AM
Art saves the day! We all need new squishy bikes that will maximize the benefit of bumpy riding while minimizing the damage.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 10:36:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss.
Art has left a new comment on your post "Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss":
Not so fast. The study was done at 90Hz and 0.2g. The frequency is just about right for riding over 4" cobbles at 20mph, but you'll probably need a pretty squishy bike to keep the acceleration that low. Vibrate too hard and you're killing cartilage faster than you're building bone.
Posted by Art to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 07:55:00 AM
Not so fast. The study was done at 90Hz and 0.2g. The frequency is just about right for riding over 4" cobbles at 20mph, but you'll probably need a pretty squishy bike to keep the acceleration that low. Vibrate too hard and you're killing cartilage faster than you're building bone.
Posted by Art to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2007 07:55:00 AM
Monday, October 29, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss.
bother yam has left a new comment on your post "Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss":
I need to ride my wife's mid-90's Specialized Sirrus then. That's as stiff and unyielding as any High School Nun I've ever had...
Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 01:58:00 PM
I need to ride my wife's mid-90's Specialized Sirrus then. That's as stiff and unyielding as any High School Nun I've ever had...
Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 01:58:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss":
Anon, it makes it so much harder to blame something else if I'm actually better informed!
Noah, don't believe that ridiculous propoganda that you should ride more and eat less. You need to BUY NEW GEAR to lose weight! You too, Rob.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 12:35:00 PM
Anon, it makes it so much harder to blame something else if I'm actually better informed!
Noah, don't believe that ridiculous propoganda that you should ride more and eat less. You need to BUY NEW GEAR to lose weight! You too, Rob.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 12:35:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss.
Noah has left a new comment on your post "Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss":
So that's what my problem is! I gimped my wrist a few weeks ago and started riding my steel hybrid again, and this weekend I found that I'd slipped back into the Clydesdale Club (the name lovingly given to those of us who are above 200 pounds) after several months of losing weight while riding my aluminum Trek 1200.
Or, maybe I just need to ride more and eat less.
Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 11:17:00 AM
So that's what my problem is! I gimped my wrist a few weeks ago and started riding my steel hybrid again, and this weekend I found that I'd slipped back into the Clydesdale Club (the name lovingly given to those of us who are above 200 pounds) after several months of losing weight while riding my aluminum Trek 1200.
Or, maybe I just need to ride more and eat less.
Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 11:17:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss":
Kinda need to read to the end of the article. Vibrations cause stem cells to become bone cells instead of fat cells; however, once u r fat --- "One important thing to note is that the vibrations do not remove fat cells. Rubin said that once fat cells form, they tend to stick around. And vibrating won't get rid of them.
"If you have a fat mouse, in order to get rid of the fat, you need to metabolize it, just as we've all learned," Rubin said. "You need to get those mice out running marathons or pumping iron, or whatever it is that mice do to reduce their fat mass."
Scientists are pretty clear that the techniques for reducing fat mass will work in humans, too."
Or riding bike at 80-90% heart rate.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 10:25:00 AM
Kinda need to read to the end of the article. Vibrations cause stem cells to become bone cells instead of fat cells; however, once u r fat --- "One important thing to note is that the vibrations do not remove fat cells. Rubin said that once fat cells form, they tend to stick around. And vibrating won't get rid of them.
"If you have a fat mouse, in order to get rid of the fat, you need to metabolize it, just as we've all learned," Rubin said. "You need to get those mice out running marathons or pumping iron, or whatever it is that mice do to reduce their fat mass."
Scientists are pretty clear that the techniques for reducing fat mass will work in humans, too."
Or riding bike at 80-90% heart rate.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 10:25:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss.
UltraRob has left a new comment on your post "Stiffer bikes for stronger bones and weight loss":
So that's why I've gotten so fat. I got a Roubaix for RAAM last year. I'd been riding a steel road bike. I still ride a hardtail mountain bike though. I think the real problem is I haven't been riding any of my bikes enough.
Posted by UltraRob to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 10:02:00 AM
So that's why I've gotten so fat. I got a Roubaix for RAAM last year. I'd been riding a steel road bike. I still ride a hardtail mountain bike though. I think the real problem is I haven't been riding any of my bikes enough.
Posted by UltraRob to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2007 10:02:00 AM
Sunday, October 28, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Blogging bicycle lawyer.
Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Blogging bicycle lawyer":
Fritz, thanks for the mention. Please ping my email address. I lost your's when this laptop melted down.
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2007 10:26:00 AM
Fritz, thanks for the mention. Please ping my email address. I lost your's when this laptop melted down.
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2007 10:26:00 AM
Saturday, October 27, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on No charges were filed.
Ed W has left a new comment on your post "No charges were filed":
Fritz, you may want to take a look at this:
http://www.tucsonbikelawyer.com/2007/09/no-charges-in-death-of-mesa-cyclist.html
"No charges in death of Mesa cyclist: Police say more proof is needed to cite driver with violation of "3-foot law""
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2007 01:57:00 PM
Fritz, you may want to take a look at this:
http://www.tucsonbikelawyer.com/2007/09/no-charges-in-death-of-mesa-cyclist.html
"No charges in death of Mesa cyclist: Police say more proof is needed to cite driver with violation of "3-foot law""
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2007 01:57:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycling the Next Big Thing.
Warren T has left a new comment on your post "Bicycling the Next Big Thing":
Bicycling was once a major mode of transportation. The rise of the automobile changed that ... but now it is back. I guess you could say that riding is, um, cyclical...
Imagine, a reporter that doesn't dig deep enough for the facts in this day and age. Shocking!
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2007 07:53:00 AM
Bicycling was once a major mode of transportation. The rise of the automobile changed that ... but now it is back. I guess you could say that riding is, um, cyclical...
Imagine, a reporter that doesn't dig deep enough for the facts in this day and age. Shocking!
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2007 07:53:00 AM
Friday, October 26, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycling the Next Big Thing.
cafiend has left a new comment on your post "Bicycling the Next Big Thing":
"bicycling will be a major mode of transportation in the near future."
Gee, d'ya think? How come so few f us got the word in 1973, and then in 1978? All through school I heard that oil was finite. So bicycling has been a major mode of transportation in my past. It will continue in my future as long as I have one.
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2007 08:17:00 PM
"bicycling will be a major mode of transportation in the near future."
Gee, d'ya think? How come so few f us got the word in 1973, and then in 1978? All through school I heard that oil was finite. So bicycling has been a major mode of transportation in my past. It will continue in my future as long as I have one.
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2007 08:17:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Skirt and bicycle.
Richard has left a new comment on your post "Skirt and bicycle":
"I'm glad to see more and more people who see cycling as an activity that can be done in any kind of clothing."
And that goes for guys, too. Neon Lycra has its place, but when people assume they must wear "cycling" clothing, it's another excuse to ride less or not at all. I've got drawers and closets full of great bike clothes I wear every day, and none of it came from a bike shop.
Posted by Richard to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2007 04:13:00 PM
"I'm glad to see more and more people who see cycling as an activity that can be done in any kind of clothing."
And that goes for guys, too. Neon Lycra has its place, but when people assume they must wear "cycling" clothing, it's another excuse to ride less or not at all. I've got drawers and closets full of great bike clothes I wear every day, and none of it came from a bike shop.
Posted by Richard to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2007 04:13:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on No charges were filed.
Noah has left a new comment on your post "No charges were filed":
Of all the cycling deaths in KC that have gotten any press in the short amount of time that I've been riding and interested in this sort of thing, I can say that most of them in KC end up the same way.
I was VERY thankful when the court finally laid the smack down on the guy who slaughtered a man and his grand-daughter who were training for the local MS-150 charity ride.
Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2007 01:42:00 PM
Of all the cycling deaths in KC that have gotten any press in the short amount of time that I've been riding and interested in this sort of thing, I can say that most of them in KC end up the same way.
I was VERY thankful when the court finally laid the smack down on the guy who slaughtered a man and his grand-daughter who were training for the local MS-150 charity ride.
Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2007 01:42:00 PM
Thursday, October 25, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Skirt and bicycle.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Skirt and bicycle":
Siouxsie Sioux, I imagine downstate Illinois might be getting a bit chilly now, but do any students at UIUC bike in skirts?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2007 05:11:00 PM
Siouxsie Sioux, I imagine downstate Illinois might be getting a bit chilly now, but do any students at UIUC bike in skirts?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2007 05:11:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Skirt and bicycle.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Skirt and bicycle":
Welp, I'm glad that cyclelicious doesn't skirt important cycling issues. I prefer not having the swooping skirt stuff myself.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2007 02:38:00 PM
Welp, I'm glad that cyclelicious doesn't skirt important cycling issues. I prefer not having the swooping skirt stuff myself.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2007 02:38:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Mike1727 has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
and herein lies another example of our two countries seperated by a common language.
Although I tip hotel porters, waiting staff and the occasional cab driver if I'm err...lubricated at Christmas I'd never think to tip anyone else. It's not because I'm stingy, we just don't really have a significant tip culture here.
We have three bike shops locally, I tip my mechanic by repeat business ;+)
Posted by Mike1727 to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2007 06:28:00 AM
and herein lies another example of our two countries seperated by a common language.
Although I tip hotel porters, waiting staff and the occasional cab driver if I'm err...lubricated at Christmas I'd never think to tip anyone else. It's not because I'm stingy, we just don't really have a significant tip culture here.
We have three bike shops locally, I tip my mechanic by repeat business ;+)
Posted by Mike1727 to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2007 06:28:00 AM
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Oregon's bike lane law.
Jym has left a new comment on your post "Oregon's bike lane law":
=v= I certainly prefer California's law (and supporting infrastructure, when done properly). It does not solve the underlying problem of inattentive motorists, though. Many of them merge into bike lanes just as unsafely as Oregonian motorists turn across them.
I imagine the California approach is safer overall (though I know of no research on this point), but still not acceptably safe enough.
Posted by Jym to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2007 04:04:00 PM
=v= I certainly prefer California's law (and supporting infrastructure, when done properly). It does not solve the underlying problem of inattentive motorists, though. Many of them merge into bike lanes just as unsafely as Oregonian motorists turn across them.
I imagine the California approach is safer overall (though I know of no research on this point), but still not acceptably safe enough.
Posted by Jym to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2007 04:04:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
one guy: -- "green things"?
Cafiend: Interesting perspective, I never thought about it from that angle.
Where I give tips, they also have my repeat business ;-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2007 11:36:00 AM
one guy: -- "green things"?
Cafiend: Interesting perspective, I never thought about it from that angle.
Where I give tips, they also have my repeat business ;-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2007 11:36:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
cafiend has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
I almost never get a tip. When I do it's a weird moment, because it reduces me from a professional to something like a bag boy. I certainly don't mind the money, being in a notoriously low-paying business, but I still feel slightly devalued rather than rewarded. Unless it's really hefty. But that's never happened. As I said to one person who asked about tipping, "enough would be too much."
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2007 11:13:00 AM
I almost never get a tip. When I do it's a weird moment, because it reduces me from a professional to something like a bag boy. I certainly don't mind the money, being in a notoriously low-paying business, but I still feel slightly devalued rather than rewarded. Unless it's really hefty. But that's never happened. As I said to one person who asked about tipping, "enough would be too much."
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2007 11:13:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on What is cyclocross.
cafiend has left a new comment on your post "What is cyclocross":
I've never found that top-routed cables reduce maintenance. Rather the opposite, in fact, because sections of cable housing leading the cables back down to where they are actually used tend to collect water from the upturned end.
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2007 11:09:00 AM
I've never found that top-routed cables reduce maintenance. Rather the opposite, in fact, because sections of cable housing leading the cables back down to where they are actually used tend to collect water from the upturned end.
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2007 11:09:00 AM
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes for boomers.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bikes for boomers":
In Craigslist, Electra Townies range from $50 to $400. At a pawnshop I don't know -- maybe $50?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2007 01:39:00 PM
In Craigslist, Electra Townies range from $50 to $400. At a pawnshop I don't know -- maybe $50?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2007 01:39:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes for boomers.
gttim has left a new comment on your post "Bikes for boomers":
Comfort bikes are great, but how much can a crack addict get for one after he steals it?
Posted by gttim to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2007 12:29:00 PM
Comfort bikes are great, but how much can a crack addict get for one after he steals it?
Posted by gttim to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2007 12:29:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on StreetView Contest Winner.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "StreetView Contest Winner":
Wrong way -- if you scroll forward in time (?) you'll see the cyclist turning on to a side road.
Rich, you'll need to post that photo when it comes up. It's probably for their business locator service, something similar to this view that shows the front of the business.
Congrats to Good Life and Frank!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2007 10:11:00 AM
Wrong way -- if you scroll forward in time (?) you'll see the cyclist turning on to a side road.
Rich, you'll need to post that photo when it comes up. It's probably for their business locator service, something similar to this view that shows the front of the business.
Congrats to Good Life and Frank!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2007 10:11:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on StreetView Contest Winner.
Rich has left a new comment on your post "StreetView Contest Winner":
I was in my local LBS (Pacific Coast Cycles in Oceanside, CA) last weekend when a Google guy came in asking to take a picture of the store front and some basic info about hours, etc. Depending on how the photo comes out, I may be in the picture through the window...
Posted by Rich to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2007 01:05:00 AM
I was in my local LBS (Pacific Coast Cycles in Oceanside, CA) last weekend when a Google guy came in asking to take a picture of the store front and some basic info about hours, etc. Depending on how the photo comes out, I may be in the picture through the window...
Posted by Rich to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2007 01:05:00 AM
Monday, October 22, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on StreetView Contest Winner.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "StreetView Contest Winner":
So, is this a wrong way bicyclist in Colorado? Tsk, tsk...
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 06:52:00 PM
So, is this a wrong way bicyclist in Colorado? Tsk, tsk...
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 06:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Jeb has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
Where I'm from tipping is considered, by most, as something annoying americans do (and expect). You only tip if it's a HUGE amount.
However, if your LBS mechanic (or some other type) goes out of their way to achieve an outcome for you, then beer, wine, chocolate or similar is appropriate.
What your LBS really, really wants is Repeat Business. If they are good, let everyone know.
Posted by Jeb to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 06:38:00 PM
Where I'm from tipping is considered, by most, as something annoying americans do (and expect). You only tip if it's a HUGE amount.
However, if your LBS mechanic (or some other type) goes out of their way to achieve an outcome for you, then beer, wine, chocolate or similar is appropriate.
What your LBS really, really wants is Repeat Business. If they are good, let everyone know.
Posted by Jeb to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 06:38:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
this one guy (a wrench) has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
HEY you should definitely tip your mechanic...he/she works for very little pay at a job that demands skill and smarts. Your life depends on the quality of his/her work when you are flying down that hill. And no one doesn't like quality beer or green things if you're confused as to the amount.
Posted by this one guy (a wrench) to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 03:07:00 PM
HEY you should definitely tip your mechanic...he/she works for very little pay at a job that demands skill and smarts. Your life depends on the quality of his/her work when you are flying down that hill. And no one doesn't like quality beer or green things if you're confused as to the amount.
Posted by this one guy (a wrench) to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 03:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
I appreciate the feedback from the pro mechanics. Thanks!
I think the shop where mechanics regularly refused my tips must have had the "no tipping" policy.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 01:37:00 PM
I appreciate the feedback from the pro mechanics. Thanks!
I think the shop where mechanics regularly refused my tips must have had the "no tipping" policy.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 01:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Noah has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
I tip with beer. Usually, it's a sample pack from a local brewery. Some stout, some porter, some ale, some lager, a little something for everyone in the shop.
Did I mention that while some people ask why I bother with my LBS because of slow service, I've never had a speed issue with them? Once, it took 2 weeks go get my bike fixed there, but that was due to a funky cassette I wanted that was back-ordered everywhere.
Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 08:49:00 AM
I tip with beer. Usually, it's a sample pack from a local brewery. Some stout, some porter, some ale, some lager, a little something for everyone in the shop.
Did I mention that while some people ask why I bother with my LBS because of slow service, I've never had a speed issue with them? Once, it took 2 weeks go get my bike fixed there, but that was due to a funky cassette I wanted that was back-ordered everywhere.
Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2007 08:49:00 AM
Sunday, October 21, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
...never met a shop that didn't appreciate 'sierra nevada' or 'red tail' for after work...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 09:58:00 PM
...never met a shop that didn't appreciate 'sierra nevada' or 'red tail' for after work...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 09:58:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Ron has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
Howdy--
Wrenching in place where slow turnaround can ruin someone's vacation, we often get tips. Much of our service is on the spot, or within a few hours, which people aren't accustomed to. They feel like they've gotten exceptional treatment, and we like to think they have.
However, we've agreed upon our own commie system of tip distribution. It all goes in a tip jar, and that goes for shared snacks and beverages. We found that otherwise some wrenches would play to the tips, neglecting the dreary work of tuning rental bikes in favor of schmoozing high-end customers. A smarmy enough wrench can get tipped out like a waiter. The tip jar keeps otherwise rational mechanics from embarrassing themselves over handouts.
Tips are appreciated, and we appreciate the thought behind gifts, especially beer that you brought from somewhere other than here (I live in Utah). However, let me echo that civility and sociability go much further than trying to grease my palm (it's already greasy). The last customer on my service list is the one who tries to bribe his way to the front of the line, on the assumption that I'm tacky and desperate enough to engage in that conspirarcy. Like many mechanics I know, I'm unimpressed by affluence.
Bicycle mechanics aren't paid well, even as the work gets more technical, but we don't have our own, extra-low minimum wage like servers do. So tipping is not expected, but gratitude and kindness are always welcome. If your express those things with cash, that's fine too.
Happy Trails,
Ron Georg
Posted by Ron to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 08:46:00 PM
Howdy--
Wrenching in place where slow turnaround can ruin someone's vacation, we often get tips. Much of our service is on the spot, or within a few hours, which people aren't accustomed to. They feel like they've gotten exceptional treatment, and we like to think they have.
However, we've agreed upon our own commie system of tip distribution. It all goes in a tip jar, and that goes for shared snacks and beverages. We found that otherwise some wrenches would play to the tips, neglecting the dreary work of tuning rental bikes in favor of schmoozing high-end customers. A smarmy enough wrench can get tipped out like a waiter. The tip jar keeps otherwise rational mechanics from embarrassing themselves over handouts.
Tips are appreciated, and we appreciate the thought behind gifts, especially beer that you brought from somewhere other than here (I live in Utah). However, let me echo that civility and sociability go much further than trying to grease my palm (it's already greasy). The last customer on my service list is the one who tries to bribe his way to the front of the line, on the assumption that I'm tacky and desperate enough to engage in that conspirarcy. Like many mechanics I know, I'm unimpressed by affluence.
Bicycle mechanics aren't paid well, even as the work gets more technical, but we don't have our own, extra-low minimum wage like servers do. So tipping is not expected, but gratitude and kindness are always welcome. If your express those things with cash, that's fine too.
Happy Trails,
Ron Georg
Posted by Ron to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 08:46:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Guitar Ted has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
Nuther wrench here. I get the odd tip now and again. Money, coffee, doughnuts, that sort of thing. I don't ever expect it, but I appreciate all of those and more.
I met Carlton (Bike Biz)Reid's father, Al, and he went on a rant about how you should never tip anyone for doing their job. However; he felt that if they went out of their way to help you, over and beyond, that sort of thing- then it was merited. Interesting take, I thought.
I would like to say what I do expect, and that is pleasant people "asking nicely" for what they want. I'm more apt to go way beyond for the nicely put request than I am for a rude, demanding type person. It's the dirty secret of retail that the squeaky wheel gets the (contaminated) grease, late, and with no extras.
I in no way am defending outright poor service, but there are two sides to a dance couple and to know who stepped on who's toes is not always clear at first glance.
Posted by Guitar Ted to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 07:12:00 PM
Nuther wrench here. I get the odd tip now and again. Money, coffee, doughnuts, that sort of thing. I don't ever expect it, but I appreciate all of those and more.
I met Carlton (Bike Biz)Reid's father, Al, and he went on a rant about how you should never tip anyone for doing their job. However; he felt that if they went out of their way to help you, over and beyond, that sort of thing- then it was merited. Interesting take, I thought.
I would like to say what I do expect, and that is pleasant people "asking nicely" for what they want. I'm more apt to go way beyond for the nicely put request than I am for a rude, demanding type person. It's the dirty secret of retail that the squeaky wheel gets the (contaminated) grease, late, and with no extras.
I in no way am defending outright poor service, but there are two sides to a dance couple and to know who stepped on who's toes is not always clear at first glance.
Posted by Guitar Ted to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 07:12:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Arleigh has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
As a professional mechanic for the past 8 years I can tell you tipping is very uncommon. I would say out of the 100 bike builds or repairs that are done maybe 2 come back with a tip, or 6 pack. Normally it's the guy you do favors for or just good guy.
I've been at shops that don't allow it. Maybe they felt they paid enough to not warrant it, or it was bad class but it wasn't allowed.
Personally I have mixed feelings. Yes if I'm doing a favor I want a thank you, but money isn't always needed. A coffee sometimes is better.
Posted by Arleigh to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 05:57:00 PM
As a professional mechanic for the past 8 years I can tell you tipping is very uncommon. I would say out of the 100 bike builds or repairs that are done maybe 2 come back with a tip, or 6 pack. Normally it's the guy you do favors for or just good guy.
I've been at shops that don't allow it. Maybe they felt they paid enough to not warrant it, or it was bad class but it wasn't allowed.
Personally I have mixed feelings. Yes if I'm doing a favor I want a thank you, but money isn't always needed. A coffee sometimes is better.
Posted by Arleigh to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 05:57:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
Thanks, all, for the comments. We've all heard the stories of surly mechanics, but I've been lucky enough to know mechanics who go out of their way to be helpful and are pleasant to work with.
I don't tip all the time -- if there's a mechanic who's worked on my bike(s) consistently for a while, I'll slip him (or her) a five or ten dollar bill on occasion.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 05:48:00 PM
Thanks, all, for the comments. We've all heard the stories of surly mechanics, but I've been lucky enough to know mechanics who go out of their way to be helpful and are pleasant to work with.
I don't tip all the time -- if there's a mechanic who's worked on my bike(s) consistently for a while, I'll slip him (or her) a five or ten dollar bill on occasion.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 05:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
wrench has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
It just so happens that I wrench for a living. So if I may add some feed back on this topic... Tipping is never expected but always respected. That is to say, when I work on your bike , I am not expecting you to tip me BUT it does mean alot to a wrench when he or she receives a little "thank you". As far as how much to tip, well that's on you. I've been tiped as little as $1.oo and as much as $50.00. I respected both equally. You have to remember that a wrench is a low paying gig. Other than myself, I only know a handful of wrences that are lucky enough to do what they love and make a house payment doing it.
So, If you tip the guy who washed your car, why not tip your friendly neighborhood wrench.
cl wrench4life
Posted by wrench to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 02:00:00 PM
It just so happens that I wrench for a living. So if I may add some feed back on this topic... Tipping is never expected but always respected. That is to say, when I work on your bike , I am not expecting you to tip me BUT it does mean alot to a wrench when he or she receives a little "thank you". As far as how much to tip, well that's on you. I've been tiped as little as $1.oo and as much as $50.00. I respected both equally. You have to remember that a wrench is a low paying gig. Other than myself, I only know a handful of wrences that are lucky enough to do what they love and make a house payment doing it.
So, If you tip the guy who washed your car, why not tip your friendly neighborhood wrench.
cl wrench4life
Posted by wrench to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 02:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
The thought of tipping a mechanic never really occurred to me. After becoming "serious" about cycling a month or so ago, I've been trying to do all my own repairs and have only been paying my LBS for parts.
One somewhat uncomfortable moment was when I went in asking if they had any handlebar plugs (I had just taped my bars for the first time and - long story short - needed a single plug). This shop is known for being pretty easy-going and doing simple repairs or adjustments for no cost, so I didn't expect to pay for a used plug. When the guy handed it to me, I say "This'll work! Thanks!" and started walking. Afterwards, I realized I may have forced the guy into avoiding an awkward situation ("Hey, wait, you have to pay for that!") by just letting me go. I ease my conscience by buying all my tools and parts there.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 08:34:00 AM
The thought of tipping a mechanic never really occurred to me. After becoming "serious" about cycling a month or so ago, I've been trying to do all my own repairs and have only been paying my LBS for parts.
One somewhat uncomfortable moment was when I went in asking if they had any handlebar plugs (I had just taped my bars for the first time and - long story short - needed a single plug). This shop is known for being pretty easy-going and doing simple repairs or adjustments for no cost, so I didn't expect to pay for a used plug. When the guy handed it to me, I say "This'll work! Thanks!" and started walking. Afterwards, I realized I may have forced the guy into avoiding an awkward situation ("Hey, wait, you have to pay for that!") by just letting me go. I ease my conscience by buying all my tools and parts there.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 08:34:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tipping the wrench?.
sekotsydna has left a new comment on your post "Tipping the wrench?":
Tip the wrench? I had no idea. I've only been riding for a year but the thought never crossed my mind. What is the usual amount? Just a couple of bucks passed in a handshake or 15%?
Posted by sekotsydna to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 05:58:00 AM
Tip the wrench? I had no idea. I've only been riding for a year but the thought never crossed my mind. What is the usual amount? Just a couple of bucks passed in a handshake or 15%?
Posted by sekotsydna to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2007 05:58:00 AM
Saturday, October 20, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Top 100 lifestyle blogs.
Arleigh has left a new comment on your post "Top 100 lifestyle blogs":
How about a top 50?!?!
Congrats my friend
Posted by Arleigh to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 11:48:00 AM
How about a top 50?!?!
Congrats my friend
Posted by Arleigh to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 11:48:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Top 100 lifestyle blogs.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Top 100 lifestyle blogs":
Thanks all! The 'next google' ha ha!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 11:20:00 AM
Thanks all! The 'next google' ha ha!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 11:20:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New StreetView Contest.
goodlifecyclist.com has left a new comment on your post "New StreetView Contest":
Morrison, CO. Here is a cyclist heading west towards Morrison. A cyclists playground here along the front range.
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=39.664071,-105.156519&spn=0.004832,0.009924&t=h&z=
17&om=1&layer=c&cbll=39.66209,-105.156983&cbp=1,538.6750213820653,0.5,0,-9.071157048702991
Posted by goodlifecyclist.com to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 10:35:00 AM
Morrison, CO. Here is a cyclist heading west towards Morrison. A cyclists playground here along the front range.
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=39.664071,-105.156519&spn=0.004832,0.009924&t=h&z=
17&om=1&layer=c&cbll=39.66209,-105.156983&cbp=1,538.6750213820653,0.5,0,-9.071157048702991
Posted by goodlifecyclist.com to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 10:35:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New StreetView Contest.
goodlifecyclist.com has left a new comment on your post "New StreetView Contest":
Morrison, CO. Here is a cyclist heading west towards Morrison. A cyclists playground here along the front range.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=http:%2F%2Ftrail.motionbased.com%2Ftrail%2Fkml%2Fepisode.kml%3FepisodePkValues%3D3825795&ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&layer=c&cbll=39.66209,-105.156983&cbp=1,538.0966831683851,0.5,0,-4.509723646346102&ll=39.677929,-105.159073&spn=0.038645,0.079393&z=14
Posted by goodlifecyclist.com to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 10:24:00 AM
Morrison, CO. Here is a cyclist heading west towards Morrison. A cyclists playground here along the front range.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=http:%2F%2Ftrail.motionbased.com%2Ftrail%2Fkml%2Fepisode.kml%3FepisodePkValues%3D3825795&ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&layer=c&cbll=39.66209,-105.156983&cbp=1,538.0966831683851,0.5,0,-4.509723646346102&ll=39.677929,-105.159073&spn=0.038645,0.079393&z=14
Posted by goodlifecyclist.com to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 10:24:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Top 100 lifestyle blogs.
Warren T has left a new comment on your post "Top 100 lifestyle blogs":
Very cool. Contrats.
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 07:55:00 AM
Very cool. Contrats.
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 07:55:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Top 100 lifestyle blogs.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Top 100 lifestyle blogs":
Holy cow. Well done, you're like.. the next google.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 12:51:00 AM
Holy cow. Well done, you're like.. the next google.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2007 12:51:00 AM
Friday, October 19, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Top 100 lifestyle blogs.
Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Top 100 lifestyle blogs":
Congratulations, Fritz!!!
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 08:45:00 PM
Congratulations, Fritz!!!
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 08:45:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Acoustic Motorbike.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "The Acoustic Motorbike":
Shane, that is some lovely photography in your version! wonderful job putting that together.
Sue, Luka is Irish but lived in the USA for several years. There's still an Irish "feel" to his singing, though.
Carlton, did anybody ever win that contest? I put together a compilation CD a couple of years ago with many of these songs. I recognized:
* Queen (of course)
* Katie Melua
* ?
* ?
* ?
* Ballboy
* Kraftwerk maybe?
* Darryl Purpose.
* Amy Correia (I love "The Bike"! wonderful story telling.)
* No idea.
* Never heard this one.
* Ugly Kid Joe.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 10:09:00 AM
Shane, that is some lovely photography in your version! wonderful job putting that together.
Sue, Luka is Irish but lived in the USA for several years. There's still an Irish "feel" to his singing, though.
Carlton, did anybody ever win that contest? I put together a compilation CD a couple of years ago with many of these songs. I recognized:
* Queen (of course)
* Katie Melua
* ?
* ?
* ?
* Ballboy
* Kraftwerk maybe?
* Darryl Purpose.
* Amy Correia (I love "The Bike"! wonderful story telling.)
* No idea.
* Never heard this one.
* Ugly Kid Joe.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 10:09:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Acoustic Motorbike.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "The Acoustic Motorbike":
DOn't have sound here and now... but I swear I could hear the accent through the print. Sweeet!
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 09:34:00 AM
DOn't have sound here and now... but I swear I could hear the accent through the print. Sweeet!
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 09:34:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Acoustic Motorbike.
Carlton has left a new comment on your post "The Acoustic Motorbike":
I wish I'd known about that when I did my bike music comp last year.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rMsjM2RtxY8
Posted by Carlton to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 02:43:00 AM
I wish I'd known about that when I did my bike music comp last year.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rMsjM2RtxY8
Posted by Carlton to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 02:43:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Carectomy.
lou has left a new comment on your post "Carectomy":
oh yes that's working now ( ^ - ^ ). Its nice to be famous!! Even if it is yet again as a footnote to the illustrious Mr. Hart... :)
Posted by lou to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 01:55:00 AM
oh yes that's working now ( ^ - ^ ). Its nice to be famous!! Even if it is yet again as a footnote to the illustrious Mr. Hart... :)
Posted by lou to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 01:55:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Acoustic Motorbike.
Shanerh has left a new comment on your post "The Acoustic Motorbike":
I love that song too and my wife and I listened to it a lot on our bike tour around the country last year. Your link inspired me to make my own slideshow to the song. You can see it on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wylkmlFtSCY
Posted by Shanerh to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 01:45:00 AM
I love that song too and my wife and I listened to it a lot on our bike tour around the country last year. Your link inspired me to make my own slideshow to the song. You can see it on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wylkmlFtSCY
Posted by Shanerh to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2007 01:45:00 AM
Thursday, October 18, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on World War 2 bicycle safety pamphlet.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "World War 2 bicycle safety pamphlet":
Thanks, Van. Very interesting.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 05:48:00 PM
Thanks, Van. Very interesting.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 05:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Carectomy.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Carectomy":
Lou, are you looking for Carectomy? It must have been a temporary problem -- it works now.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 05:37:00 PM
Lou, are you looking for Carectomy? It must have been a temporary problem -- it works now.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 05:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California Safe Routes becomes law.
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "California Safe Routes becomes law":
Hey, how about $$ for bike cops to escort kids to skool? Naaaaaaaaaaah.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 03:30:00 PM
Hey, how about $$ for bike cops to escort kids to skool? Naaaaaaaaaaah.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 03:30:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California Safe Routes becomes law.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "California Safe Routes becomes law":
Hi Ron, and thanks for the comments.
The SR2S program with the highest participation in the nation is Longmont, Colorado, with 96%(!!!) of students at Columbine Elementary School walking or biking to school on the designated "Safe Routes" days. Longmont's is also the least expensive SR2S program in the state of Colorado. While other locations requested millions for facility improvements, Longmont requested (and received) a few tens of thousands for education and encouragent.
On non "Safe Routes" days, an average of 70% walk/bike now. This is a huge increase from only a handful of students who walked/biked just three years ago when we started the program. Nearly 200 cars lined up around the block and double parked to drop students off -- these days, there are only a handful of cars at that school.
Volunteers now hand out fliers to the holdouts who continue to drive. Parents who formerly drove their kids to school are now rabid supporters of SR2S in their neighborhood. They walk with their children to school, meet their neighbors, make new friends, and connect in ways they didn't imagine possible.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 09:59:00 AM
Hi Ron, and thanks for the comments.
The SR2S program with the highest participation in the nation is Longmont, Colorado, with 96%(!!!) of students at Columbine Elementary School walking or biking to school on the designated "Safe Routes" days. Longmont's is also the least expensive SR2S program in the state of Colorado. While other locations requested millions for facility improvements, Longmont requested (and received) a few tens of thousands for education and encouragent.
On non "Safe Routes" days, an average of 70% walk/bike now. This is a huge increase from only a handful of students who walked/biked just three years ago when we started the program. Nearly 200 cars lined up around the block and double parked to drop students off -- these days, there are only a handful of cars at that school.
Volunteers now hand out fliers to the holdouts who continue to drive. Parents who formerly drove their kids to school are now rabid supporters of SR2S in their neighborhood. They walk with their children to school, meet their neighbors, make new friends, and connect in ways they didn't imagine possible.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 09:59:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on California Safe Routes becomes law.
Ron Georg has left a new comment on your post "California Safe Routes becomes law":
Howdy--
The idea that 90 percent should go to engineering solutions is bass-ackward, and it reflects the desire to segregate bikes, not welcome them. The SR2S program emphasizes the first three Es: education, events, and enforcement, with engineering as a final resort. We have a fine system of public rights-of-way in this country, they've just been tyrranized by automobiles.
Where I live, we have a local push to build a $500,000 bike path, which would force riders off of a perfectly good, low-traffic route so that people who "might ride, if we had a path" can dust off their bikes and hurt their delicate butts. If that half-million dollars were directed toward educating the public about cyclists' right to the road, and enforcing the rules for drivers who won't learn, we'd have a better situation all around, instead of a single bike path.
Still, I'm sure that 10 percent is a big pile of money, and I hope it will go a long way toward educating California's auto-addicted masses.
Happy Trails,
Ron Georg
Moab
Posted by Ron Georg to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 09:32:00 AM
Howdy--
The idea that 90 percent should go to engineering solutions is bass-ackward, and it reflects the desire to segregate bikes, not welcome them. The SR2S program emphasizes the first three Es: education, events, and enforcement, with engineering as a final resort. We have a fine system of public rights-of-way in this country, they've just been tyrranized by automobiles.
Where I live, we have a local push to build a $500,000 bike path, which would force riders off of a perfectly good, low-traffic route so that people who "might ride, if we had a path" can dust off their bikes and hurt their delicate butts. If that half-million dollars were directed toward educating the public about cyclists' right to the road, and enforcing the rules for drivers who won't learn, we'd have a better situation all around, instead of a single bike path.
Still, I'm sure that 10 percent is a big pile of money, and I hope it will go a long way toward educating California's auto-addicted masses.
Happy Trails,
Ron Georg
Moab
Posted by Ron Georg to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2007 09:32:00 AM
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Greetings to all!.
Jerry has left a new comment on your post "Greetings to all!":
Hello World.
I work at Apple, live in Cupertino (lifer), my web site is Inspired Christian.org. I visit Cyclelicious daily.
And... I don't ride a bike!
Not only is Mr. Fritz (hee, hee) my good friend and bro. in the Lord, but he writes really well, has very entertaining/informative reading, and is an outstanding blogger. Anyways, his Google ad performance simply blasts my performance.
Good job, Fritz.
Posted by Jerry to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 10:56:00 PM
Hello World.
I work at Apple, live in Cupertino (lifer), my web site is Inspired Christian.org. I visit Cyclelicious daily.
And... I don't ride a bike!
Not only is Mr. Fritz (hee, hee) my good friend and bro. in the Lord, but he writes really well, has very entertaining/informative reading, and is an outstanding blogger. Anyways, his Google ad performance simply blasts my performance.
Good job, Fritz.
Posted by Jerry to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 10:56:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New StreetView Contest.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "New StreetView Contest":
Timothy, what's the location you're talking about? Is it the bike theft thing from Pittsburgh that Urban Velo mentioned?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 09:00:00 PM
Timothy, what's the location you're talking about? Is it the bike theft thing from Pittsburgh that Urban Velo mentioned?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 09:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New StreetView Contest.
Timothy has left a new comment on your post "New StreetView Contest":
I can't take credit for finding this --it came from the Chicago fixed gear forum--but it deserves to win!
Posted by Timothy to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 06:54:00 PM
I can't take credit for finding this --it came from the Chicago fixed gear forum--but it deserves to win!
Posted by Timothy to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 06:54:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on $3.49 per gallon.
glenj241 has left a new comment on your post "$3.49 per gallon":
The price of gas must stay low if we want the economy to continue to do well. Beware of the party that clams to want to help the poor but keeps coming up with new tax ideas to hurt them. The latest Clinton idea would add $0.50 a gallon to the price of gas. Making it harder for the poor to get to work and buy food and other things that would increase with transportation cost.
Posted by glenj241 to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 04:52:00 PM
The price of gas must stay low if we want the economy to continue to do well. Beware of the party that clams to want to help the poor but keeps coming up with new tax ideas to hurt them. The latest Clinton idea would add $0.50 a gallon to the price of gas. Making it harder for the poor to get to work and buy food and other things that would increase with transportation cost.
Posted by glenj241 to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 04:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on $3.49 per gallon.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "$3.49 per gallon":
I'm hoping for the "We're in this together; let's all pull together" too. Agreed that more expensive energy will make destructive/wasteful practices too expensive to be viable.
Donna, it looks like weather in your area is still somewhat pleasant. It'll be interesting to see what happens after the snow starts falling.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 03:48:00 PM
I'm hoping for the "We're in this together; let's all pull together" too. Agreed that more expensive energy will make destructive/wasteful practices too expensive to be viable.
Donna, it looks like weather in your area is still somewhat pleasant. It'll be interesting to see what happens after the snow starts falling.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 03:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on $3.49 per gallon.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "$3.49 per gallon":
You pay more for things, especially for distant things. This has two positive effects: it makes local production more attractive, and it raises the cost to the buyer of polluting the environment by shipping, i.e. you don't get as much of a free ride on pollution as you might have before. So while it sucks, at least there are positives.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 02:46:00 PM
You pay more for things, especially for distant things. This has two positive effects: it makes local production more attractive, and it raises the cost to the buyer of polluting the environment by shipping, i.e. you don't get as much of a free ride on pollution as you might have before. So while it sucks, at least there are positives.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 02:46:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on $3.49 per gallon.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "$3.49 per gallon":
Pinches are no fun, period :( And when people start thinking they don't have enough... if there's a little leadership people can get together and work through and have team spirit and all the good things... or people get scared and isolated and swipe from each other and get more scared... like the man said, we have nothing to fear but fear itself... so I'm a little worried. Trying to figure out a way to create the illusion of leadership :)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 01:29:00 PM
Pinches are no fun, period :( And when people start thinking they don't have enough... if there's a little leadership people can get together and work through and have team spirit and all the good things... or people get scared and isolated and swipe from each other and get more scared... like the man said, we have nothing to fear but fear itself... so I'm a little worried. Trying to figure out a way to create the illusion of leadership :)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 01:29:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on $3.49 per gallon.
Donna T. has left a new comment on your post "$3.49 per gallon":
I, too, have seen more people cycling to work and even, in some cases, walking, even though fall has arrived. I think we are all feeling the pinch at the pump.
Posted by Donna T. to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 11:47:00 AM
I, too, have seen more people cycling to work and even, in some cases, walking, even though fall has arrived. I think we are all feeling the pinch at the pump.
Posted by Donna T. to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 11:47:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news bicycle blogs.
FixedXorBroken has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news bicycle blogs":
I've gotta say that a crappified bike makes for a lot less thievable bike.
I have mine covered in stickers to make it look more unique / crappy.
The people who usually steal them are just looking for their next crack rock. If there are pro thieves who target high end bikes, and can spot dingified ones, I haven't heard tell of them where I live.
Posted by FixedXorBroken to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 11:44:00 AM
I've gotta say that a crappified bike makes for a lot less thievable bike.
I have mine covered in stickers to make it look more unique / crappy.
The people who usually steal them are just looking for their next crack rock. If there are pro thieves who target high end bikes, and can spot dingified ones, I haven't heard tell of them where I live.
Posted by FixedXorBroken to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2007 11:44:00 AM
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news bicycle blogs.
danielo has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news bicycle blogs":
Thanks for the link love, and for your submissions to BabesonBikes.blog.com!
Posted by danielo to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2007 04:20:00 PM
Thanks for the link love, and for your submissions to BabesonBikes.blog.com!
Posted by danielo to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2007 04:20:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Oregon's bike lane law.
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Oregon's bike lane law":
The problem is the bike lane itself. Lose the bike lane and nobody gets confused.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2007 02:10:00 PM
The problem is the bike lane itself. Lose the bike lane and nobody gets confused.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2007 02:10:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New StreetView Contest.
Dingbat has left a new comment on your post "New StreetView Contest":
The Battle of Chicagos continues with another LFP shot.
Posted by Dingbat to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2007 01:10:00 PM
The Battle of Chicagos continues with another LFP shot.
Posted by Dingbat to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2007 01:10:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycling in the rain.
Wolfy has left a new comment on your post "Cycling in the rain":
Unless it's really raining it takes a while to get too wet. At least around here, it hardly REALLY rains...
-M
Posted by Wolfy to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2007 09:40:00 AM
Unless it's really raining it takes a while to get too wet. At least around here, it hardly REALLY rains...
-M
Posted by Wolfy to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2007 09:40:00 AM
Monday, October 15, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycling in the rain.
atom has left a new comment on your post "Cycling in the rain":
I'm hesitant to bike+caltrain in the rain because I don't like the idea of sitting on the train in wet dripping clothes for an hour. That sounds pretty miserable.
If I was able to bike directly to work, then I'd have no problem riding in the rain. In fact, riding in the rain is pretty fun! We have nice hot showers at work, so it's no big deal to change out of the wet bike clothes and take a hot shower before heading to the cubicle.
I lived in Mt View and commuted to Sunnyvale last year, and biked virtually every day, but I'm not sure about my new SF/Sunnyvale commute.
Posted by atom to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 10:43:00 PM
I'm hesitant to bike+caltrain in the rain because I don't like the idea of sitting on the train in wet dripping clothes for an hour. That sounds pretty miserable.
If I was able to bike directly to work, then I'd have no problem riding in the rain. In fact, riding in the rain is pretty fun! We have nice hot showers at work, so it's no big deal to change out of the wet bike clothes and take a hot shower before heading to the cubicle.
I lived in Mt View and commuted to Sunnyvale last year, and biked virtually every day, but I'm not sure about my new SF/Sunnyvale commute.
Posted by atom to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 10:43:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana....
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana...":
Thanks Brutus; sorry about my suspicious nature!
Someday I intend to try these magnets in a methodical manner.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 04:23:00 PM
Thanks Brutus; sorry about my suspicious nature!
Someday I intend to try these magnets in a methodical manner.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 04:23:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana....
Brutus has left a new comment on your post "Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana...":
Logged in this time. I posted the ecogeek video link. I found it during my own searches after hearing about the magnet idea elsewhere. There are several lights along my usual riding routes that don't trip green for me, and I am sick of rolling up onto the curb to push the crosswalk button. To cafiend, you should definitely keep these things away from electronics.
Posted by Brutus to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 04:20:00 PM
Logged in this time. I posted the ecogeek video link. I found it during my own searches after hearing about the magnet idea elsewhere. There are several lights along my usual riding routes that don't trip green for me, and I am sick of rolling up onto the curb to push the crosswalk button. To cafiend, you should definitely keep these things away from electronics.
Posted by Brutus to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 04:20:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana....
cafiend has left a new comment on your post "Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana...":
I wondered if strong magnetic fields on my bike or shoe would frig up anything important, like my personal electronic gadgets, or make me suddenly veer toward steel posts holding up road signs and traffic signals. Okay, maybe I don't worry about the latter, but somewhat about the former. If I toss my magnetized shoe down next to something I don't want to worry about side effects.
At the few lights I deal with here in the back woods I just wait for a "red light buddy" to drive up or go ahead and run the light (with all due caution).
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 11:07:00 AM
I wondered if strong magnetic fields on my bike or shoe would frig up anything important, like my personal electronic gadgets, or make me suddenly veer toward steel posts holding up road signs and traffic signals. Okay, maybe I don't worry about the latter, but somewhat about the former. If I toss my magnetized shoe down next to something I don't want to worry about side effects.
At the few lights I deal with here in the back woods I just wait for a "red light buddy" to drive up or go ahead and run the light (with all due caution).
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 11:07:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana....
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana...":
I think most cyclists are aware of these magnets. Since the poster is anonymous, I'm a little suspicious about the spammish nature of the link. Please disclose your relationship to the advertiser in the informercial. I truly don't mind if you ARE the advertiser as long as you're honest about it.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 12:05:00 AM
I think most cyclists are aware of these magnets. Since the poster is anonymous, I'm a little suspicious about the spammish nature of the link. Please disclose your relationship to the advertiser in the informercial. I truly don't mind if you ARE the advertiser as long as you're honest about it.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/15/2007 12:05:00 AM
Sunday, October 14, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike rack on a Rolls Royce.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bike rack on a Rolls Royce":
Man, That's a really cool picture. Just imagine the amount of gas that car uses.
Drk
www.bikesthatfold.com - all about foling bikes.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/14/2007 11:00:00 AM
Man, That's a really cool picture. Just imagine the amount of gas that car uses.
Drk
www.bikesthatfold.com - all about foling bikes.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/14/2007 11:00:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Carectomy.
lou has left a new comment on your post "Carectomy":
hey, my friend josh has alerted me that i've been written about on this blog but i can't see it! both firefox and safari say the server cannot be found. any idea why??
louise (www.louiserouse.com/blog)
Posted by lou to Cyclelicious at 10/14/2007 07:08:00 AM
hey, my friend josh has alerted me that i've been written about on this blog but i can't see it! both firefox and safari say the server cannot be found. any idea why??
louise (www.louiserouse.com/blog)
Posted by lou to Cyclelicious at 10/14/2007 07:08:00 AM
Saturday, October 13, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike rack on a Rolls Royce.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Bike rack on a Rolls Royce":
When I was in LA last month I my GF pointed out a Lamborghini with a bike rack that was carrying a Seven ti.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/13/2007 05:53:00 PM
When I was in LA last month I my GF pointed out a Lamborghini with a bike rack that was carrying a Seven ti.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/13/2007 05:53:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on World War 2 bicycle safety pamphlet.
In a Van Down By the River has left a new comment on your post "World War 2 bicycle safety pamphlet":
Hi Richard,
You may be interested in two vintage Times-Call articles from Longmont that I've recently posted:
http://longmontian.blogspot.com/2007/10/vintage-longmont-bicycle-newspaper.html
Posted by In a Van Down By the River to Cyclelicious at 10/13/2007 01:25:00 PM
Hi Richard,
You may be interested in two vintage Times-Call articles from Longmont that I've recently posted:
http://longmontian.blogspot.com/2007/10/vintage-longmont-bicycle-newspaper.html
Posted by In a Van Down By the River to Cyclelicious at 10/13/2007 01:25:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana....
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana...":
Until most traffic lights are designed better, you might try the idea in this video to get lights to turn green. It involves attaching a neodymium magnet low on your bike.
http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/987/
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/13/2007 08:30:00 AM
Until most traffic lights are designed better, you might try the idea in this video to get lights to turn green. It involves attaching a neodymium magnet low on your bike.
http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/987/
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/13/2007 08:30:00 AM
Friday, October 12, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana....
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana...":
Hey, how 'bout this idea? Lose traffic lights?
Red lights "CORK" flow. Motorists speed between the lights, just to catch the red.
Solution: Allow continuous, CONTROLLED flow at the intersections, and REDUCE speed limit within city limits to 25 mph.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 03:03:00 PM
Hey, how 'bout this idea? Lose traffic lights?
Red lights "CORK" flow. Motorists speed between the lights, just to catch the red.
Solution: Allow continuous, CONTROLLED flow at the intersections, and REDUCE speed limit within city limits to 25 mph.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 03:03:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news for mobile devices.
Ira F. Stone has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news for mobile devices":
Sure Fritz, use the photo
Ira from Bicycle-Musings
Posted by Ira F. Stone to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 10:40:00 AM
Sure Fritz, use the photo
Ira from Bicycle-Musings
Posted by Ira F. Stone to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 10:40:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news for mobile devices.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news for mobile devices":
Thanks Mike for the detailed comment. I use CSS and in fact the sidebars can be completely eliminated if you'd like. Is there such a thing as a mobile device media type in CSS? If so, I'll look into that.
Thanks for pointing me to feed8, Allen. I'll take a look. I really should learn this stuff.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 10:24:00 AM
Thanks Mike for the detailed comment. I use CSS and in fact the sidebars can be completely eliminated if you'd like. Is there such a thing as a mobile device media type in CSS? If so, I'll look into that.
Thanks for pointing me to feed8, Allen. I'll take a look. I really should learn this stuff.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 10:24:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news for mobile devices.
Allen Lau has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news for mobile devices":
Hi Fritz,
I would suggest you to check out FeedM8 (www.feedm8.com). FeedM8 converts web pages to and optimizes for any mobile phone - from RAZRs/Blackberries to iPhones. The best of all, it is free.
Allen
Co-founder
FeedM8
Posted by Allen Lau to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 07:01:00 AM
Hi Fritz,
I would suggest you to check out FeedM8 (www.feedm8.com). FeedM8 converts web pages to and optimizes for any mobile phone - from RAZRs/Blackberries to iPhones. The best of all, it is free.
Allen
Co-founder
FeedM8
Posted by Allen Lau to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 07:01:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news for mobile devices.
Mike1727 has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news for mobile devices":
The big challenge with reading web pages on mobile devices comes from the variety of UIs, which range from a tiny low(ish) resolution screen, through larger smartphone screens (some with touchscreen) and onwards into the PDA form factor. Add to this the differences in how browsers render pages and you'll probably find that a 'one size fits all' mobile solution probably isn't the best bet. I've read cycleicious on several different phones now and none of them has really rendered the pages properly, largely because the browsers get confused by the boxes and sidebars. With the exception of PDAs, on mobile devices I now read cycleicious (and most sites) almost exclusively via RSS, either the native apps preinstalled in the phone or increasingly via the mobile version of google reader.
Practically this means that to be truly useful on a mobile you need to have pages formatted in different ways to suit the range of UIs. The most elegant solutions autodetect the browser/phone and serve the appropriate pages- this is a better solution that guessing from the originating domain because many people use laptops over a mobile data connection and you don;t want to serve them the mobile version. If this is too comlpicated at least allow the user to choose the version and remember it using a cookie so the correct version gets presented on subsequent hits.
I'd reccomend a simple solution (single column, no/low res graphics) for basic phones, along with a more bells and whistles version for PDAs. The BBC's site is a good example, though not the only one.
Posted by Mike1727 to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 05:19:00 AM
The big challenge with reading web pages on mobile devices comes from the variety of UIs, which range from a tiny low(ish) resolution screen, through larger smartphone screens (some with touchscreen) and onwards into the PDA form factor. Add to this the differences in how browsers render pages and you'll probably find that a 'one size fits all' mobile solution probably isn't the best bet. I've read cycleicious on several different phones now and none of them has really rendered the pages properly, largely because the browsers get confused by the boxes and sidebars. With the exception of PDAs, on mobile devices I now read cycleicious (and most sites) almost exclusively via RSS, either the native apps preinstalled in the phone or increasingly via the mobile version of google reader.
Practically this means that to be truly useful on a mobile you need to have pages formatted in different ways to suit the range of UIs. The most elegant solutions autodetect the browser/phone and serve the appropriate pages- this is a better solution that guessing from the originating domain because many people use laptops over a mobile data connection and you don;t want to serve them the mobile version. If this is too comlpicated at least allow the user to choose the version and remember it using a cookie so the correct version gets presented on subsequent hits.
I'd reccomend a simple solution (single column, no/low res graphics) for basic phones, along with a more bells and whistles version for PDAs. The BBC's site is a good example, though not the only one.
Posted by Mike1727 to Cyclelicious at 10/12/2007 05:19:00 AM
Thursday, October 11, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Sheldon Brown's Interbike 2007 report.
Tschallb has left a new comment on your post "Sheldon Brown's Interbike 2007 report":
I too ran into Sheldon at the show and made a beeline over to him to thank him for his site. Over the years I probably have visited the site a 100 or more times for information that I couldn't find anywhere else.
Tim
Posted by Tschallb to Cyclelicious at 10/11/2007 07:01:00 PM
I too ran into Sheldon at the show and made a beeline over to him to thank him for his site. Over the years I probably have visited the site a 100 or more times for information that I couldn't find anywhere else.
Tim
Posted by Tschallb to Cyclelicious at 10/11/2007 07:01:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Sheldon Brown's Interbike 2007 report.
Rich Kelly has left a new comment on your post "Sheldon Brown's Interbike 2007 report":
Sheldon was a guest on our Good Morning Interbike show in the Media Center this year. I'm still working to get it up on our on-demand video player, but it was a fun interview and let's us see the man behind the vast knowledge base.
Posted by Rich Kelly to Cyclelicious at 10/11/2007 06:06:00 PM
Sheldon was a guest on our Good Morning Interbike show in the Media Center this year. I'm still working to get it up on our on-demand video player, but it was a fun interview and let's us see the man behind the vast knowledge base.
Posted by Rich Kelly to Cyclelicious at 10/11/2007 06:06:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana....
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Traffic lights and bicycles: The technical explana...":
I asked Bob-the-traffic-engineer. According to him, the wheel material is the important part, so metal wheels should be fine. If your friend has carbon wheels, though, he's out of luck.
For carbon wheels, Bob suggests winding a thin insulated copper wire around the rim (under the tire) a couple of times and splicing/soldering the ends together so it makes a continuous circuit.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/11/2007 11:17:00 AM
I asked Bob-the-traffic-engineer. According to him, the wheel material is the important part, so metal wheels should be fine. If your friend has carbon wheels, though, he's out of luck.
For carbon wheels, Bob suggests winding a thin insulated copper wire around the rim (under the tire) a couple of times and splicing/soldering the ends together so it makes a continuous circuit.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/11/2007 11:17:00 AM
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on World War 2 bicycle safety pamphlet.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "World War 2 bicycle safety pamphlet":
I noticed that also, Ed. We have more than twice the population and a little more than half the cyclist deaths.
Besides improved traffic safety, maybe there were four or five times as many cyclists?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 09:02:00 PM
I noticed that also, Ed. We have more than twice the population and a little more than half the cyclist deaths.
Besides improved traffic safety, maybe there were four or five times as many cyclists?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 09:02:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New StreetView Contest.
Dingbat has left a new comment on your post "New StreetView Contest":
...and Chicago's biker (yes, this kind of biker) bar
Posted by Dingbat to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 06:43:00 PM
...and Chicago's biker (yes, this kind of biker) bar
Posted by Dingbat to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 06:43:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on World War 2 bicycle safety pamphlet.
Ed W has left a new comment on your post "World War 2 bicycle safety pamphlet":
1,100 cyclist deaths with - what? - maybe a total population of 150 million? We have a larger population now and fewer cyclist deaths. Should we infer that cycling is now safer that it was in the 1940s, and if so, what causative factor explains the difference?
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 06:19:00 PM
1,100 cyclist deaths with - what? - maybe a total population of 150 million? We have a larger population now and fewer cyclist deaths. Should we infer that cycling is now safer that it was in the 1940s, and if so, what causative factor explains the difference?
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 06:19:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New StreetView Contest.
Dingbat has left a new comment on your post "New StreetView Contest":
A dark photo of my L-estBS
Posted by Dingbat to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 04:05:00 PM
A dark photo of my L-estBS
Posted by Dingbat to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 04:05:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on New StreetView Contest.
Josh has left a new comment on your post "New StreetView Contest":
Philadelphia went live yesterday as well.
Posted by Josh to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 01:05:00 PM
Philadelphia went live yesterday as well.
Posted by Josh to Cyclelicious at 10/10/2007 01:05:00 PM
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Carectomy.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Carectomy":
Glad to be of service ;-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/09/2007 02:18:00 PM
Glad to be of service ;-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/09/2007 02:18:00 PM
Monday, October 08, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Creepy stalkers with bikes.
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Creepy stalkers with bikes":
Tulsa has a similar bike rental system on the River. The bikes are PINK. The perfect GAY pick-up spot! Larry Craig APPROVED and ENDORSED.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 10/08/2007 12:08:00 PM
Tulsa has a similar bike rental system on the River. The bikes are PINK. The perfect GAY pick-up spot! Larry Craig APPROVED and ENDORSED.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 10/08/2007 12:08:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Creepy stalkers with bikes.
Michael has left a new comment on your post "Creepy stalkers with bikes":
Well there goes my idea to play my A Game with them, and I thought my "Nice rack, I mean the bike one" comment worked...
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 10/08/2007 11:54:00 AM
Well there goes my idea to play my A Game with them, and I thought my "Nice rack, I mean the bike one" comment worked...
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 10/08/2007 11:54:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Creepy stalkers with bikes.
gttim has left a new comment on your post "Creepy stalkers with bikes":
Well, at least there will be some empty tables at the cafes now. Better they hanging around the bike racks than taking up space at sidewalk tables. These guys are going to be hitting on tourist women anyways. What is the difference if they do it at the bike racks as opposed to elsewhere?
Posted by gttim to Cyclelicious at 10/08/2007 11:37:00 AM
Well, at least there will be some empty tables at the cafes now. Better they hanging around the bike racks than taking up space at sidewalk tables. These guys are going to be hitting on tourist women anyways. What is the difference if they do it at the bike racks as opposed to elsewhere?
Posted by gttim to Cyclelicious at 10/08/2007 11:37:00 AM
Thursday, October 04, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bay Area bike commuters.
Anne has left a new comment on your post "Bay Area bike commuters":
I think I'd like to meet Emily too!
Posted by Anne to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 04:10:00 PM
I think I'd like to meet Emily too!
Posted by Anne to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 04:10:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bay Area bike commuters.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bay Area bike commuters":
I sometimes wear 'business casual' slacks like this guy, but rolled up halfway to my knees, partially to keep the chain grease off but mostly to show off my Sock Guy socks I usually wear ;-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 01:14:00 PM
I sometimes wear 'business casual' slacks like this guy, but rolled up halfway to my knees, partially to keep the chain grease off but mostly to show off my Sock Guy socks I usually wear ;-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 01:14:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Move Interbike to ... somewhere else?.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Move Interbike to ... somewhere else?":
I love Chicago; that has my vote.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 12:12:00 PM
I love Chicago; that has my vote.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 12:12:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bay Area bike commuters.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Bay Area bike commuters":
The guy with the masi is styling. I'm jealous. I might have to reconsider my riding apparel.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 11:40:00 AM
The guy with the masi is styling. I'm jealous. I might have to reconsider my riding apparel.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 11:40:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Reelight bicycle light review.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Reelight bicycle light review":
Sure they're not all that bright, but Sue, they *flash*! ;-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 10:56:00 AM
Sure they're not all that bright, but Sue, they *flash*! ;-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 10:56:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Reelight bicycle light review.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Reelight bicycle light review":
great idea but not enough dazzle for me :) :)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 07:21:00 AM
great idea but not enough dazzle for me :) :)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 10/04/2007 07:21:00 AM
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Move Interbike to ... somewhere else?.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Move Interbike to ... somewhere else?":
Philly and Cleveland probably would be halfway decent locations. Weather might be an issue in late September, though, right?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 10:44:00 PM
Philly and Cleveland probably would be halfway decent locations. Weather might be an issue in late September, though, right?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 10:44:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on They say cycling is dangerous....
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "They say cycling is dangerous...":
Americans are 10X more likely to die of skin cancer than a bike accident. So wear sunscreen.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 09:07:00 PM
Americans are 10X more likely to die of skin cancer than a bike accident. So wear sunscreen.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 09:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on They say cycling is dangerous....
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "They say cycling is dangerous...":
This reminds me a little of that sniper in the D.C. area :(
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 04:00:00 PM
This reminds me a little of that sniper in the D.C. area :(
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 04:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Move Interbike to ... somewhere else?.
Michael has left a new comment on your post "Move Interbike to ... somewhere else?":
Philadelphia! 1,000,000 square feet in the convention center!
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 10:40:00 AM
Philadelphia! 1,000,000 square feet in the convention center!
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 10:40:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Move Interbike to ... somewhere else?.
Russ has left a new comment on your post "Move Interbike to ... somewhere else?":
I wish cleveland could have it. We have a 1 million square foot International Exihibit Center. However Cleveland is not even close to the west coast heavy bicycling industry, so there is virtually no chance of that ever happening.
Posted by Russ to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 06:29:00 AM
I wish cleveland could have it. We have a 1 million square foot International Exihibit Center. However Cleveland is not even close to the west coast heavy bicycling industry, so there is virtually no chance of that ever happening.
Posted by Russ to Cyclelicious at 10/03/2007 06:29:00 AM
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The bloggers of Interbike.
Donna T. has left a new comment on your post "The bloggers of Interbike":
You have a great collection of photos there. I can't believe we were all in the same place at the same time and didn't have time for a get-together. Bummer. I guess there is next year....
Posted by Donna T. to Cyclelicious at 10/02/2007 08:49:00 AM
You have a great collection of photos there. I can't believe we were all in the same place at the same time and didn't have time for a get-together. Bummer. I guess there is next year....
Posted by Donna T. to Cyclelicious at 10/02/2007 08:49:00 AM
Monday, October 01, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Save a Cyclist!.
FixedXorBroken has left a new comment on your post "Save a Cyclist!":
forget her. anyone who would consider getting behind the wheel of a car is an inhuman bastard.
Posted by FixedXorBroken to Cyclelicious at 10/01/2007 06:31:00 AM
forget her. anyone who would consider getting behind the wheel of a car is an inhuman bastard.
Posted by FixedXorBroken to Cyclelicious at 10/01/2007 06:31:00 AM
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