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Thanks for the advice.

I’ve been pretty happy with the way the Specialized fit so I think I’ll see what I can find online first.

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@MCL1981 10904 wrote:

FYI… I saw on the news this morning that there will be a large, foul smelling, disorganized, and probably illegal march of the so-called “protesters” through downtown and across the Key Bridge into Arlington during the afternoon rush hour today. Apparently they believe making life miserable for those who actually go to work and earn a living will make people believe in whatever their cause is today. I know a lot of people commute that way (bike or car) so plan accordingly. It could fall apart before it begins and amount to nothing, or it could be a nightmare.

It is very interesting how reminiscent your post seems of how drivers talk about bike commuters. In fact, one need only replace the word “protester” with “bike commuter” and it is nearly a perfect fit —> “Foul smelling, disorganized and probably illegal march of so-called “bike commuters” through
downtown and across the Key Bridge into Arlington during the afternoon rush hour today.”

Ligthen up…you sound like a real a–hole.

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No, any light isn’t a good light.
I think we can all agree that a light that is so bright that it is blinding is a bad light.
Everyone knows that having a bright light shined in your eye sucks.
Ever notice that when driving a car people turn off their high beams for each other?

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Just thought I’d chime in –

I agree with Roscoe that that it is rude to block traffic like that.

I’d compare it to those occasional jackasses in the far left lane that won’t let you past even though slower traffic is meant to stay right. Share the road. It cuts both ways, and I don’t think that phrase was meant to mean that cars should just slow everyone else down by taking up the whole lane.

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Thanks for all the advice.

There seems to be several people that think the boots are the way to go, but they’re pricey. The thing is that the boots will pay for themselves the way I see it, because riding the metro at $10 a day…by biking you’ve bought the boots in one month. I’m definitely going to look into the boots…I might just start out with some high quality socks first though and see if that works.

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How about a light that gets attached ot the dogs tail©

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I find that literally flipping a coin is good in these situations. So far the coin has always been right.

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Haha, hope you told her that.

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I find the anti-cyclist attitude on this site baffling…

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Was she riding one of those rental bikes by any chance?

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No, there’s no such thing as a jogging lane. The point is to imagine if there were a lane devoted specifically to joggers and bikers started using it.

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Well think of it this way – how would joggers take it if bikers were in a “jogging” lane? They wouldn’t take it at all.

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@DaveK 5724 wrote:

Bottom line is if someone really wants your bike they’ll probably get it. My friend had her bike stolen last night off a second floor balcony that wasn’t visible to the ground. I don’t even know how they knew it was there.

Inside job…

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It seems to me one of those heavy duty chains that cost $60-$100 is the best bet.
Alot of the reviews on Amazon seem to imply the bike can’t be stolen with those chains, not sure if thats iright.
Also, wont bike thieves go after a better bike even if it means a couple more minutes. My bike isnt top of the line but its not a schwinn either.

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Oh, and I’m wondering because I don’t want my bike stolen, not because I’m trying to figure out how to steal someone else’s bike:)

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