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Great to see this just now. Nice work!
https://vimeo.com/136974129

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@btj 122527 wrote:

I tweeted @ArlingtonVaPD yesterday and emailed Captain Donahue (the first district commander) this morning. I quickly received replies from both and am very pleased with the responses.

From Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonVaPD/status/634362914825224193

From Captain Donahue via email:

Good stuff… I live in AF close to this circle, and I’ve seen this time and time again on bike, as well as car. Looking forward to seeing the enforcement.

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On my way home, I’ve been taking Ft. Myer Drive from the Key Bridge to RT 50 pretty regularly. I’m usually there around 6 to 6:15 and take the over route. I’ve taken the underpass a few times, but seems much more sketchy than going over. I have been surprised at how light traffic has been in that direction at that time. I take the lane and have had no issues.

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Nice, I had no idea that “The Old Bikeshop” existed on Pershing. I must stop in there very soon.

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Ditto on having zero sympathy for the thief. Glad to see the owner get his ride back.

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Just start pouring here in Georgetown. Hoping it keeps up and the sun stays away, so I don’t have to ride home in the humid rainforest aftermath.

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@rcannon100 22613 wrote:

Isnt your bicycle covered under either your homeowners or your rental insurance policy? Alternatively, if you bike is worth enough that you care about insurance, ask your insurance agent about coverage.

The bike was covered under my homeowners, but the deductible on my homeowners is hefty and subject to policy review if too many claims are made. It simply was not a cost effective option. I also looked into the cost of standalone bike insurance, and it was about $150 a year. Not crazy expensive, but still more expensive than replacing a lock every 3 years.

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I’m using the STI version that Mark mentions. It places the bell really nicely where one can easily reach it.

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@KLizotte 21973 wrote:

Has anyone ever had any luck collecting on the insurance after a thief broke a lock?

Unfortunately my lock was older than 3 years and was not eligible for the insurance. Kryptonite did give me an upgraded lock as u-lock to replace the cut one at least. I now use an evolution 4 for carry and a 10 pound on-guard beast chain for the office. That said, sadly, I’ll be replacing those in 3 years to get the be eligible for the insurance.

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I’m with Pete on the keep it or sell and buy new. I’ve always been an upgrade guy, due to sticker shock of new bikes. In my experience however, I have found that upgrading tends to 1. get more expensive than planned 2. not being a real bike mechanic, I have learned the hard way about some of the nuance of part compatibility and getting the bike to ride like a nice well oiled machine. My last bike was brand new and oh so lovely before getting stolen. I’ve since bought the same frame and built it up with a combo of new, used parts and held together by gum and spit. It has taken me weeks of tweaking to get it riding close to the way I want it to ride. I’ll be going through the upgrade process with this one, but if I had a choice, I’d be going turn-key from the LBS. Whatever you choose, good luck!

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@Tim Kelley 20490 wrote:

The “body” of the Skuut can be turned upside down so it slopes downward. That’s how little McKenzie is able to ride it at just over a year and half old! (Granted, she comes from tall genes and is in the top 5% for height at her age…)

Wish I had known about turning it upside down. It was too big for my kid until he turned close to 2 1/2. I can’t get over how he has taken to it and how fast he can go.

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I’ve been thinking about switching to frogs, but I’ve got several pairs of SPDs. Apparently I am far too cheap to switch! For what it is worth, I notice that when the SPD cleats are new, they can be a little tight. But they seem to wear in and seem to loosen up and are much easier to get out of.

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I’m not too partial to panniers due to bike balance issues, but use them for overflow whenever needed. I used to use a really big chrome metropolis messenger bag, but stopped using it once I started hauling a laptop to work and back. The laptop sat to one side of the bag and wrecked my back after a few months. I have since switched to a Timbuk 2 phoenix and am pretty happy with the bag. Not as waterproof or bombproof as the chrome, but it is roomy, and has a nice laptop section.

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It is a cartridge

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@Dirt 19427 wrote:

I’m honestly not really thrilled that CC has started using nylon in such high stress areas. Keep an eye on it.

Hey Pete, do you know if a metal crown race would be compatible with this headset? This is all new territory for me.

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