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Stop signs? Yield signs? Traffic lights?

No. This is how it should be done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAjP5IL56Yc

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@dkel 210388 wrote:

I read on the internet (which may mean this is false, because…internet) that the law never grants RoW, but rather defines when RoW must be yielded to another road user. The distinction probably doesn’t affect the present thread much, but I wonder how many potentially fraught traffic interactions would go more smoothly if all road users felt more inclined to yield for everyone’s safety, rather than assert their “right” as a territorial reflex.

Either way, the RoW is the basis of most traffic laws and requires the knowledge of how this is applied in order to be a safe user of the roads.

Another practice that I wish motorists would do less of, particularly to cyclists is the notion of traffic “courtesy”, like coming up to a four-way stop with cars when I’m riding, or waiting to make a left turn. Even when the car has clear RoW, the driver often waits or stops to give RoW. What the driver does not realize is that this gesture often makes a situation more precarious by introducing the element of unpredictability as being predictable is safe, and courtesy is not predictable. Furthermore, this conjures up the “I shall grant you access” mentality of some drivers. So no thank you, I don’t want your courtesy, so save it as I much prefer that the driver just learn how traffic law works and how to apply it, properly.

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@Steve O 210384 wrote:

No they don’t. They think they do, but they don’t. Watch the wheels:

[video=youtube_share;pEbxeEbwUzs]https://youtu.be/pEbxeEbwUzs[/video]

I guess I should qualify my previous statement with “when there are others”. If there is no RoW decision involved, who cares?

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@lordofthemark 210368 wrote:

This doesn’t really match my point though. People who regularly ride bikes on street generally have a pretty good idea of safe riding behavior, and of laws relating to bikes.

Similarly, drivers mostly have some idea (even if they violate it anyway) of how to drive safely around other cars, and what the laws are in that regard.

Perhaps this has less to do with “bike” laws, but rather more with the core principle behind majority of today’s traffic laws; who has the Right of Way. Having a clear understanding of RoW is the key to a peaceful co-existence as folks tend to get upset only when their right of way is taken, or the appearance that it is being ignored or not observed. I’d argue that this is where the disparity exists between motorists and cyclists. A majority of cars stop at red light and stop signs, but the same can’t be said for cyclists, despite knowing what the law requires.

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I am not aware of any ordinances in the surrounding jurisdictions that require a cyclist to ride in the PBL. If so, can someone please share that link with me?

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Sadly, it only takes few bad apples to taint the whole batch.

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Does NOAA stand for NO Accurate Assessments?

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I’ll take it off your hands if it is still available.

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Saturday is looking to be a fantastic day for a Team 13 themed ride. This will be a modified route using WABA’s 13 Colonie ride with revised starting/finishing point. The route includes all the state streets that are part of the original 13 Colonies. The total distance is approximately 15mi. The plan is to meet at the Reach park at Kennedy Center and clip-in at 10am.

The weather is expected to be below freezing and windy at start time, and remain largely so for the duration of the ride, please plan accordingly. Helmet, mask, and proper social distancing etiquettes are required. Please do not participate if you exhibit any noticeable, problematic pandemic symptoms. DC traffic/general RoW rules will also be observed.

There is no scheduled stop for this ride, but certainly open to any post ride, responsible gathering if there are interests.

Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35081890

All FS riders welcome, but unlike WABA rides, this ride will depart promptly on-time.

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@huskerdont 205356 wrote:

They would have altered the chain length when they did the configuration–to get rid of all the slack from no longer have a rear derailleur or needing the big ring. The dropout is visible in the pic.

Didn’t have the pic available when I replied, and just realized SteveO had already described the dropouts. (Sorry Steve!) Now one just need to carry a Park SS-15 for on-the-fly gear change, but this thing has bigger issues…

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@huskerdont 205321 wrote:

That’s certainly the case, and it’s a pretty clever solution. Instead of installing a rear freewheel or fixed cog, this person just kept what was there and was able set it at the ratio he or she wanted by swapping the rings around.

Well, ratio can’t be changed without altering the chain length. If it has horizontal dropouts, it might be able to do one change.

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It’s a converted single speed. My guess is that the front chainrings are swapped to maintain better a chainline with a lower ratio. No rear change is possible unless the rear dropout can be adjusted.

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Must be the secret handicap that factors in time of day, temperture, wind speed, wind direction, vertical feet, partcipitation type, gear ratio used, tire pressure, etc. So much metadata that can be collected and analyzed, why not put them to good use?

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I suggest one of these rigid food container that can stand up to the pull of the bungies. Add a silicone or high-friction mat underneath to keep it in place on the rack.

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Sounds about right. Install the headset, the fork, spacers, and make sure to cut the fork at least 30mm longer than what you think you need(get some extra spacers!). Also be sure the cut is perpendicular(use a jig/guide), wrap the cut area with tape, and use the correct saw blade for carbon. It appears that your compression plug has a lip that sets the depth, so one less thing to worry about. Just account for this lip thickness when determining your stem height.

Good luck!

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