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Let people pass if you're on quiet one lane country roads. don't fight drivers or chase drivers or do any dumb poo poo like that. it's all too much hassle and they'll just think you're an insane twat. Inevitably you'll probably get hit by a car at some point. I've been winged a few times and even if the driver hits and runs the police don't give a crap so just don't worry about it honestly and just ride bikes.
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hemale in pain posted:Let people pass if you're on quiet one lane country roads. don't fight drivers or chase drivers or do any dumb poo poo like that. it's all too much hassle and they'll just think you're an insane twat. Clarification is probably good here. If a quiet country road has one lane in each direction, the motorist should switch lanes completely to make the pass. If it's a truly narrow road, then occupy the lane until they have slowed, then move to the side when it is safe to do so. I tend to ride near the shoulder, but still make myself wide enough so a driver is discouraged from passing. Motorists usually understand than I will give them room when it is appropriate to do so. I also hold my hand out and down, palm facing backward to make sure the driver gets the point, then give them a thumb-up when it's safe to pass.
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Aug 2, 2020 11:55
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Does anyone live in Japan and would be willing to shop and ship a helmet for me? One of these: http://ysroad.co.jp/ueno-wearkan/2020/05/03/23368 https://www.cyclecube.com/?p=39504
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Aug 2, 2020 15:44
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TobinHatesYou posted:Clarification is probably good here.
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Aug 2, 2020 16:07
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honestly the most annoying thing that isn't carelessness/dangerous driving is when people decide to be "nice" and hold up at intersections despite arriving first/having ROW, rather than just going, leading to that "wait who's going to go" standoff that can end in both people trying to go at once. just go, man!
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Aug 2, 2020 16:20
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Feels Villeneuve posted:honestly the most annoying thing that isn't carelessness/dangerous driving is when people decide to be "nice" and hold up at intersections despite arriving first/having ROW, rather than just going, leading to that "wait who's going to go" standoff that can end in both people trying to go at once. just go, man! On my ride this morning someone stopped in the middle of a major roundabout for me to join in front of them, while I was stationary. That helped no-one!
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Aug 2, 2020 16:27
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kimbo305 posted:Does anyone live in Japan and would be willing to shop and ship a helmet for me? Amazon Japan has it - think you can make an account there and can probably work out?
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Aug 2, 2020 16:32
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Feels Villeneuve posted:honestly the most annoying thing that isn't carelessness/dangerous driving is when people decide to be "nice" and hold up at intersections despite arriving first/having ROW, rather than just going, leading to that "wait who's going to go" standoff that can end in both people trying to go at once. just go, man! Augh. Why is it so hard to just follow the rules of the road.
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Aug 2, 2020 16:34
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bicievino posted:Augh. Why is it so hard to just follow the rules of the road. Because half the people don't know the rules and the other half don't care.
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Aug 2, 2020 16:38
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TobinHatesYou posted:Clarification is probably good here. Well I can probably count on one hand the number of cars which safely overtake me every day but I'm usually happy as long as I can't elbow their mirror but i do agree with everything there. I should note I do ride defensively before anyone says I should hog the lane to stop that, but even with a mile of straight road and no oncoming traffic people will still brush past you. People in cars who don't ride bikes just don't get that they're doing anything wrong. jesus WEP posted:Most motorists really appreciate this kind of communication in my experience. You’ll never please the turbomad bike haters ofc, but I often get hazard light flashes or a friendly beep and wave when I actively signal a driver to go past me. The worst is when someone honks their horn as a friendly gesture RIGHT NEXT to you. That poo poo is loud. hemale in pain fucked around with this message at 16:48 on Aug 2, 2020 |
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Aug 2, 2020 16:40
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bicievino posted:Augh. Why is it so hard to just follow the rules of the road. like, I don't want to get into ~vehicular cycling~ because that's a stupid debate, but in most cases it's much better for everyone involved to just be predictable
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Aug 2, 2020 16:54
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Finally picked up my new bike from the shop and went for a ride. Feels good to just ride. Waiting for the blendr attachments to come in for wahoo/light then I’ll be all set. 
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Aug 2, 2020 17:01
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Just got my bike back from its first tune up in 2+ years. Turns out it needed a new chain and cassette  Thanks, friendly regional bike shop + artisanal coffee roaster. (I didn't know about the coffee until I walked in - it was extremely my poo poo)Is there a site/app/secret society that maps out what roads have shoulders or bike lanes? I'll be moving to the greater DC metro area before long and I'm trying to find a place where I can just get on a road with a shoulder and go without fearing for my life.
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Aug 2, 2020 17:07
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The cafe part of my local bike shop/paint studio/cafe has shut down  It was a really cool space, good coffee and cake, always had cycling on the TVs, and loads of room to store a bike inside while you're there. They often had talks or film screenings on in the evening and GCN have done a couple of vids from there, but COVID has killed the cafe side of the business.
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Aug 2, 2020 17:21
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Red Crown posted:Just got my bike back from its first tune up in 2+ years. Turns out it needed a new chain and cassette Google has a cycling mode which is vaguely acceptable, but DC has enough cycling infrastructure that the city and local clubs probably have good maps.
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Aug 2, 2020 17:22
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Feels Villeneuve posted:Google has a cycling mode which is vaguely acceptable, but DC has enough cycling infrastructure that the city and local clubs probably have good maps. Road conditions for riding within the DC metro area varies widely between jurisdictions from "marginally okay" to "you're going to die". Google is generally accurate in the area as far as facilities, but some of their routing is wonky.
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Aug 2, 2020 17:32
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LimburgLimbo posted:Amazon Japan has it - think you can make an account there and can probably work out? Got it -- I had to fumble around with translate before I could add an America shipping address. Here's hoping the S/M sizing (a very narrow 55-58) works for me 
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Aug 2, 2020 18:00
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^^^^^^^ Reasonable chance they will cancel the sale due to shipping issues. kimbo305 posted:Does anyone live in Japan and would be willing to shop and ship a helmet for me? Shipping from Japan is either hyper expensive these days or really slow. EMS Japan-US is not accepting packages (they will take letters). You either get surface mail (1-3mo) or UPS/Fedex wihcih will be $100+.
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Good point about discouraging passing in unsafe spots - thanks. I honestly have been out of the saddle for a couple of years and this summer has been my return, and I'm finding I'm suddenly a huge chickenshit about certain things that never used to bug me. I probably should hold my lane more in hills and blind turns, because I've been staying in the right side of the wheel groove, so about 1' from the shoulder and that just leaves enough room for some people to squeak by. Another thing I've noticed is descents. I used to descend in the proper and correct way: with little to no regard for my personal safety. Now I'm trimming the brakes going into turns and just wasting all that speed and I'd say I descent at like 60% of my old speed. Hopefully this comes back.  hemale in pain posted:Let people pass if you're on quiet one lane country roads. don't fight drivers or chase drivers or do any dumb poo poo like that. it's all too much hassle and they'll just think you're an insane twat.  e: quote former glory fucked around with this message at 19:24 on Aug 2, 2020 |
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Aug 2, 2020 19:22
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Feels Villeneuve posted:Google has a cycling mode which is vaguely acceptable, but DC has enough cycling infrastructure that the city and local clubs probably have good maps. I hadn't even thought about local clubs - that's going to help a lot, thanks!
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Aug 2, 2020 20:00
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Red Crown posted:Just got my bike back from its first tune up in 2+ years. Turns out it needed a new chain and cassette strava global heat map is a good start to see where everyone else is riding
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Aug 2, 2020 20:29
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e.pilot posted:strava global heat map is a good start to see where everyone else is riding This.
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First day with the M540s: They're nice, especially now that I don't have to worry about having the correct side to clip in any more. The only problems so far are me being used to the platform when I put my foot back on, so I missed the pedal a couple times, and it's a bit harder to unclip, but that may be a combo of breaking in the pedals and muscle memory. That being said, how good are the Fly Pedals conversion platforms? I'm debating that and PD-T8000s for when I go back to winter mode.
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Aug 3, 2020 14:48
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iospace posted:it's a bit harder to unclip, but that may be a combo of breaking in the pedals That should be solely determined by the tension settings; check where in the range the pedals are set to.
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iospace posted:That being said, how good are the Fly Pedals conversion platforms? I'm debating that and PD-T8000s for when I go back to winter mode. I have the Fly Pedals V2 and they've done their job the couple of times I've used them. My experience with them is very limited but I'm happy to have them. Downsides are that they weight one side and need to be flipped every time you take your foot off and they add a little height to the pedals, throwing off your fit a bit.
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e.pilot posted:strava global heat map is a good start to see where everyone else is riding Just do a double check sometimes with street view as sometimes you get hosed by roads they shutdown once a year and run a century or something on it.
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Was helping a broke college student friend pick out a bike and they're out of her size but now I kinda want one for myself even though my single speed is fully adequate for the once or twice a month I ride on pavement http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/road_bikes/mirage_sl.htm
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nm posted:Just do a double check sometimes with street view as sometimes you get hosed by roads they shutdown once a year and run a century or something on it. This is really smart. There's also sidewalks and road surface to consider. Both of which have caused me issues because I was lazy.
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kimbo305 posted:That should be solely determined by the tension settings; check where in the range the pedals are set to. Its the black cleats, so I think I'm pulling my foot up a little like I used to, instead of simply twisting out. I noticed that a few times so I'm chalking it up to muscle memory. BeastPussy posted:I have the Fly Pedals V2 and they've done their job the couple of times I've used them. My experience with them is very limited but I'm happy to have them. Downsides are that they weight one side and need to be flipped every time you take your foot off and they add a little height to the pedals, throwing off your fit a bit. Alright, might get those instead of a second set of pedals. Now watch me get that second set anyway for the commuter.
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Alright. Been looking at a lot of bikes. Everything I really liked had a flaw... Grail CF SL 7.0 - $2,500k, out of stock Haanjo 7c Carbon - $2,800, out of stock 2019 Salsa Warbird - $2,600, out of stock (called) Terra C Ultegra - $2,800, out of stock Any thoughts for something similar that might actually be in stock ? Looking for something I can ride fast on lovely roads and trails and 1-2 times a year take on a multi day, light touring trip. The 2019 Warbird was really promising, but no one has those in stock anymore and the 2020 version doesn't have 105s (2x-11)
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My Tickr heart rate chest strap is starting to act up, even after changing the batteries it's reporting the same heart rate for 4 or 5 minutes sometimes and never a rate below 120 bpm. I'm looking at getting a Tickr fit to replace it, but seems like it could be awkward to wear with long sleeve jerseys. I know lots of people here have them and seem to like them, so maybe that's not such an issue? The other complaint I read was about non-regulation tan lines 
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Heliosicle posted:My Tickr heart rate chest strap is starting to act up, even after changing the batteries it's reporting the same heart rate for 4 or 5 minutes sometimes and never a rate below 120 bpm. About once a month during the winter I'll forget to put it on and have to take my jersey and jacket back off to put it on, but besides that, meh. It works fine. The only time it has been totally busted is when it's well below freezing, and I think I just had so little circulation in my arms that it wasn't reading proper.
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Benson Cunningham posted:Alright. Been looking at a lot of bikes. Everything I really liked had a flaw... does it have to be CF? steel is real...real good
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Development posted:does it have to be CF? steel is real...real good Examples?
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Benson Cunningham posted:Alright. Been looking at a lot of bikes. Everything I really liked had a flaw... When you say "light touring" do you mean rack + panniers touring or bikepacking bags? What kind of tire size you looking for?
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bicievino posted:When you say "light touring" do you mean rack + panniers touring or bikepacking bags? 2 panniers max, less than 30 pounds total. Would prefer 700s between 34-40. Edit: vvv Looked at the Ribble, but it looks like it's preorder only. If I'm waiting, I think will wait for the Haanjo 7c. The Kesterl Terx looked like exactly what I wanted, but I can barely tell if its a real bike after calling the only U.S. dealer. Benson Cunningham fucked around with this message at 00:43 on Aug 4, 2020 |
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Benson Cunningham posted:2 panniers max, less than 30 pounds total. I think you should get a Ribble CGR AL. https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-cgr-al-orange-shimano-ultegra/ edit: also sold out lmao sorry
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Benson Cunningham posted:Examples? Depending on size, Knolly Cache GRX builds I think are in stock for around $2800. I came very close to buying the TI version before I chickened out at the price tag, before they had a steel option.
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Benson Cunningham posted:Alright. Been looking at a lot of bikes. Everything I really liked had a flaw... What size are you? Vaast might have their A1 in stock–they're a new brand so it's not like they had retailers already. JensonUSA stocks them online. PathLessPedaled just did a quick first impressions that was positive.
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Benson Cunningham posted:Alright. Been looking at a lot of bikes. Everything I really liked had a flaw... The 2020 Warbird has a GRX 600 model. That’s Shimanos gravel groupset equal to 105. EDIT: Also, take a look at the All City Cosmic Stallion. flickmaker fucked around with this message at 04:50 on Aug 4, 2020 |
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