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Brett L.
ParticipantHere is what appears to be the initial thread discussing the attempts to name the bridge.
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ParticipantFor the duration, it might be cheaper to buy a low cost used bike instead. If you have time at the end of the stay, resale value should be fairly equivalent.
June 8, 2022 at 5:14 pm in reply to: What to do with video of dangerous driver at signaled crosswalk in Arlington? #1121692Brett L.
Participant@EasyRider 219269 wrote:
What’s the most productive course of action here?
Stop donating to AAA and other members of the car lobby.
January 10, 2022 at 10:32 pm in reply to: Strava and Samsung Smart watches – best way to track rides #1116162Brett L.
Participant@Meh 213100 wrote:
Subscribed – ‘coz needs a new swim watch and has noticed massive altitude errors on others’ posted watch tracks.
My Garmin Forerunner 935 is horrendous for altitude estimates. It has a built-in altimeter, which I believe in this case is just a barometer that corresponds pressure to elevation, and it heavily skews low towards the end of a workout. I think because of proximity to wrist, body heat and sweat cause the watch to think that pressures are higher than they really are. And of course I’m sweating much more end of ride than beginning…
November 9, 2021 at 5:41 pm in reply to: SELLING ALL STOCK 2021 TREK, SPECIALIZED Road AND MTB at 30% Discount Price Offer!!! #1114906Brett L.
ParticipantShop local.
Also false advertising – some of those models do not exist (eg. 2021 venge vias)
Brett L.
ParticipantFirst thing I’d do at this point is open up the laptop chassis and see if it’s not just a ribbon connector that’s pulled out, either from the battery or from the screen. Happens to my wife’s macbook air everything once in awhile. Fairly simple operation, just need a microscrewer driver set and a way to keep track of the 10,000 little screws.
Moving towards a more robust piece of tech would be a good way to go, although I suspect rack and panniers would be cheaper. Regardless of where on the bike, it’ll get jostled, but in the rear would bounce around less since that’s where the majority of your body weight would be situated. Could also look at a backpack.
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ParticipantThe only thing can do is that at any given point when following a runner is to assume they will pull a Crazy Ivan without warning. If they have not provided any acknowledgement of your signals, they have not heard your signals. Give them extra space and caution.
May 20, 2021 at 1:26 pm in reply to: legal basis of "Use Ped Signal" signs in Alexandria? public outreach? #1114325Brett L.
ParticipantIs Alexandria a jurisdiction where cyclists on the sidewalks are considered pedestrians but on the roadway considered vehicles? If so, this sign may apply to the former group. Another speculation, cyclists have a hard time activating automatic signals. Could be just a means to engage the light sequence.
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ParticipantApril 6, 2021 at 9:01 pm in reply to: The strange psychological phenomenon that explains why people hate cyclists #1114085Brett L.
Participant@ImaCynic 210396 wrote:
Stop signs? Yield signs? Traffic lights?
No. This is how it should be done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAjP5IL56Yc
Obligatory google search tells me that that intersection is responsible for 8% of all traffic incidents within Addis Ababa.
April 6, 2021 at 6:12 pm in reply to: The strange psychological phenomenon that explains why people hate cyclists #1114083Brett L.
Participant@Brendan von Buckingham 210392 wrote:
If you ever see 3 cars arrive at a 4-way stop and execute it correctly according to the law, let me know. I’ll erect a silver Virginia history marker to commemorate the event.
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Four way stop instead of the door.
April 5, 2021 at 5:09 pm in reply to: The strange psychological phenomenon that explains why people hate cyclists #1114063Brett L.
Participant@ursus 210370 wrote:
It’s off topic, but how is one supposed to make a left turn from a protected bike line on the right? I usually leave the PBL earlier and get to the left, but this requires me to know the PBL well. Making the left at the last minute requires a tight turn and often is impossible without stopping and waiting for a long time for a break in the traffic. It also angers others in the PBL who want to continue straight.
The Venn diagram between what is safe and what is legal are often two very non-concentric circles. I always choose what is safe versus what is legal…
Depending on the jurisdiction, there may not be any tolerance for leaving the PBL. Depending on the speed and density of traffic on the road, a box turn might be more appropriate.
April 5, 2021 at 2:44 pm in reply to: The strange psychological phenomenon that explains why people hate cyclists #1114056Brett L.
Participant@Steve O 210362 wrote:
ftfy
Us-vs-them language not going to solve anything. I’d expand the language, change “car drivers” to “people”.
… There is the problem that huge numbers of people don’t actually know either the law or proper safe driving behavior.
Brett L.
ParticipantI’m not aware of 10-speed sram etap components. First gen Di2 might’ve been 10 speed compatible. I’d also be concerned about mechanic disc calipers – they generally make the levers to be compatible with hydraulic disc OR mechanic rim calipers. I do not know if the lever pull for mechanical disc and mechanical rim calipers are the same.
October 21, 2020 at 8:00 pm in reply to: Help Fix Trollheim Bridge with the Friends of Mount Vernon Trail #1106710Brett L.
Participant@Judd 202514 wrote:
Thank you for your support! It appears that people are really in to making the bridges safer. Of the FOMVT organizers, one has broken a hip, one has bruised ribs and one has busted both bike and body on a non-Trollheim bridge. I just raised the goal to $2,000 and we’ll keep adding bridges as each goal is achieved. It looks like we’re going to be busy for a while.
Fear of the MVT? 😎
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