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@5555624 11131 wrote:

I use a Crank Brothers Speed Lever. I was looking for a pic and found a
video demonstration that shows how it works. It runs about $7-$8.

I used one for years until it finally broke, now I just use Pedro’s levers.

For my snow tires, I use large flathead screwdrivers. The plastic levers don’t have enough beans.

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@acc 11066 wrote:

I am reminded of the time when Dirt put a dozen roses in his backpack and rode home with the blooms in plain sight. He said he got nothing but love from the cars around him.

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This sounds like a wonderfully acceptable tactic.

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@DaveK 11017 wrote:

That’s the same make and model that yelled at us on the Conte’s ride this summer, although it was a 40s-50s woman driving.

It’s a whole family of haters!

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Those percentages are just sad, and I can verify they’re 100% accurate. I’ve been cussed out for politely informing someone that ALL BLACK is not the most visible thing in the middle of the night!

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In the reality of afternoon traffic, you just let them stop for the gridlock and ride past, smiling and waving.

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@WillStewart 10936 wrote:

A smile and a wave takes the wind out of their sails, if not immediately then over the next several minutes. I have, of course, also used other techniques, such as when someone says “GO RIDE ON THE BIKEPATH!!!”, I say, “Go drive on the Beltway!”.

I was riding down Lewinsville when someone yelled “RIDE THE TRAIL, A&&H0L3!”. I replied, “That’s where I’m heading!”

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As promised!

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And yes, I have too many cars for someone who never drives them.

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I blow kisses. I’ve triggered screaming torrents of anger by blowing a kiss to a driver who was angry with me.

Kill em with kindness.

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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

I forgot to dump the camera, but the rig performed beautifully. Could barely tell it was back there, and made it to a top speed of 24mph going through Herndon.

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Burley Solo, it’s actually used but in nearly mint condition. Original owner took great care of it. Hopefully I don’t damage it with the massive aluminum contraption I have wedged in it.

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I built my custom MTB for the sole purpose of snow commuting. When the white falls, I’ve already got it sitting in the garage on Innova Tundrawolf studs ready to go. I leave them on until spring when I swap back to mud tires and find other ways to break stuff on the bike.

The Innovas do great in slushy snow if you air them down a little. The studs buzz on dry pavement at 60 psi, it’s kinda funny.

WEAR GLOVES WHEN YOU MOUNT THEM… AND JEANS…

Many cuts have been had.

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@mrkenny83 10497 wrote:

Sadly, I had to drive in today.

No such thing!

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Things I like best about bike commuting:

Having the time to enjoy the gorgeous sunrises/sunsets
∞ mpg, $0.00 / gallon
Gridlock for them = WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE for me as I pass a guhzillion cars
Rain = bad traffic, happy cyclist
Snow = BAD traffic, happy cyclist
Gorgeous weather = HAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPYYYYYYYY CYCLIST!!!!!
I’m almost 30 and in better shape than when I was 20

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Since my evening commute is now in total darkness, I go by the tried-and-true “cover it with my hand” method, although if the oncoming rider continues to blind me, I “accidentally” let go about 10-15 feet too early.

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Today was the new cold-tolerance limit for me, 34 degrees when I headed out (probably colder by the time I hit the trail). Brrrrrr! Did it in full summer gear, shorts, short jersey, etc.

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