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@GuyContinental 57387 wrote:

Wow… anyone with a DC library card wanna learn about 3D printing with me? As an added bonus you’ll get a first addition freehub tool thingy of dubious quality and functionality

As a side note, any bets on how long it takes before someone produces something obscene in that thing?

If you actually do this, can you post when you are? I am very interested in seeing this go down.

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@TwoWheelsDC 57227 wrote:

It’s a crime to own such a thing and have never ridden it….

He shouldn’t be allowed to post in under “Bikes” if he doesn’t think it is meant to be ridden.

[Steve]

A Bakfiets if anyone is looking for one: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/3923224077.html

I have no clue if that is a good or bad price, but I know some folks on here are interested in them….

[Steve]

Third Thursday leading into a Furlough Friday!? I might try to be first AND last.

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@americancyclo 56936 wrote:

From yesterday’s commute. It’s easy because she grew up in Amsterdam.

I just don’t understand how it’s possible. My umbrellas seem to have massive trouble not going inside out while standing. Add in the wind associated with riding and I would just be carrying a lance within two minutes.

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@bobco85 56850 wrote:

As an aside, how could a cycling speed limit even be enforced when bicycles are not required to have speedometers?

I believe the answer is, “it can’t.” If speedometers are not required by law, then I don’t think a speed limit law has any real enforcibility. I could be wrong though.

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@rcannon100 56757 wrote:

Anyone recommend a good Surly shop? I made a deal with the replicant: forgo the drivers license (and associated drivers insurance expense) and I would buy him a bike. He may actually take me up on this. He is riding an old Motobecane road bike. Got these cute old fash gear levers on the head tube. Even he has gotten to the point he cant stand it – and it is too small for him. He wants a road bike with drops (none of this flat bar hybrid crap that dad has). Recommendations?

To echo what others have said, Spokes, Bikenetic, BicycleSpace, and maybe a few others have Surlys. My only recommendation, if he plans to test ride, is to call around quite a bit that week. While these folks all sell Surly, they usually don’t stock them, or only stock a few bikes. I think Spokes stocks more of them, but my guess is Bikenetic would be very accomodating in getting one in for a test ride.

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@TwoWheelsDC 56471 wrote:

-13k+ feet of climbing
-high temp was ~63ish, low temp was ~30ish

Those look more like a year-end summary than a ride summary.

[Steve]

@KLizotte 56537 wrote:

There is now a pirate boat plying the waters of the Potomac. I never have a camera with me when I see it though. You’ll know what I mean if you see it.

Yup. It docks in the SW Waterfront, just north of the fish market. I’ll see what I can do to provide picture evidence, while dodging an unloading tour bus.

[Steve]

Enjoyed getting to ride with Mr. Kelley for a bit this morning. Thanks for rolling at my slower pace. Hope the rest of your ride was a success.

[Steve]

For me, it mostly comes down to safety, and so it just depends on how someone is acting. I think bikes should be able to use sidewalks, as long as they ride at speeds that are smart and safe for all those using the sidewalk. I’m mostly ok with other non-cars using bike lanes, when safety requires it or even if it makes sense, such that they use it at speeds and in a way that doesn’t endanger cyclists. I crossed paths with a scooter on the South Capital Street Bridge bike/ped path the other day. At first I was irritated, because ‘cmon. But then I thought, how else is a scooter rider supposed to get across the Anacostia? So. Cap St. and 11th st. bridges are both not realistic to cross in the lane with a 50cc scooter. Penn is passable, but still not great. As a former scooter owner, I always had a little adventure and probably some bad decision making with trying to get from Arlington to DC. Just like for bikes, it’s not enough to just tell a scooter rider to get somewhere else, because very little of the bridge infrastructure helps support them.

That all being said, it most of downtown, it’s hard to imagine that riding in a bike lane is necessary for a scooter, becasue driving speeds are not that high with traffic and lights. Just my two cents.

[Steve]

I just wanted to say thank so much to all those who came out. I know it got a bit crowded there at the end, but hopefully everyone had a good time and were able to meet some folks. Again thanks, and looking forward to next month!

[Steve]

Dirt’s personality is so magnetic that he can’t carry credit cards.

[Steve]

The Sun is actually just the flash from a camera that Dirt is holding.

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@DismalScientist 55781 wrote:

I’ll be leaving at noon and should be there at 12:10.:rolleyes:

Like the saying goes, you can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning!

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