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Forum: Commuting
08-15-10, 10:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,040
Posted By Keithmj

Video

Here is what the setup looks like in the dark. Two lights steady and all steady and all flashing and then without the FoxFire light...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGRLSiae6gA

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Forum: Commuting
08-11-10, 07:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,613
Posted By Keithmj

Where to mount.

I have the AirZound horn and you don't have to mount it in the water bottle cage. I mounted mine on my brake cables in front of the handle bars.
It has also help me a couple of times but most...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-10, 10:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,040
Posted By Keithmj

Thanks..The white that you see in the picture on...

Thanks..The white that you see in the picture on the bar or boom is 3M reflective tape, the boom is all black..I might order some of the SOLAS for my backpack..Cheers.
Forum: Commuting
08-09-10, 10:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,040
Posted By Keithmj

Smile and they wonder what you are up to.

This is a nice idea and is better than the flag, only one needed..Thanks for the link.



I figure that someone will gleam something from this thread and wonder why they never thought of it and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,281
Posted By Keithmj

OK..If you really want to know what will make you...

OK..If you really want to know what will make you feel better then here it is..Go out and buy something else for the bike. Works for me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-10, 09:31 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,281
Posted By Keithmj

Just kick yourself in the butt and move on. Think...

Just kick yourself in the butt and move on. Think of all the fun and exercise you'll get out of it and I use to think that way but not anymore. Just enjoy it or sell it and buy a cheap POS..Happy...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,040
Posted By Keithmj

Will I survive?

That sound like a neat idea but I went with this instead..http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/avakeith/alertshirt_2114_3659953.gif..I seen several other bikers at night wearing these (Diehard...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,040
Posted By Keithmj

FoxFire

A FoxFire Commuter bike light. http://www.ledsafetylights.com/safety_light_details.asp?ProductID=85 I bought a red one and an amber one.

I would rather be a live chicken than a dead turkey. It...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-10, 08:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,040
Posted By Keithmj

No problems

No problems with locking it up. We have two racks to secure our bikes to and usually just two bikes parked there at anytime. I don't ride it to any stores or go inside anyplace and leave it outside,...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,040
Posted By Keithmj

I thought about that but if they get that close...

I thought about that but if they get that close they will take out my handlebars also as the bar and lights are only about 1" longer than the handlebars. And if their car gets scratched and they...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,040
Posted By Keithmj

My Taillight Setup.

I just wanted to show everyone my new Taillight setup. Does anyone use a setup like this? The outside distance across my mirrors is 33" and the outside distance across the taillight setup is 34" this...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-10, 07:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,780
Posted By Keithmj

Riding a busy single lane during the day is scary...

Riding a busy single lane during the day is scary by itself let alone at night and I try to avoid them if I can. I feel you have to do what is best for you and the road and the area that you ride...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,780
Posted By Keithmj

Would you be kind enough to define "Aggressive...

Would you be kind enough to define "Aggressive stance"? Just wondering or do you mean a Defensive stance? Defensive stance means to me that you'll do what you need to do to protect yourself and by...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-10, 09:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,780
Posted By Keithmj

Depends what State you are in. At this time in...

Depends what State you are in. At this time in Florida if I am in a lane that isn't wide enough for a bike and a car side by side then I take the lane all the time. I usually ride where the cars...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-10, 08:03 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 42,523
Posted By Keithmj

I went with these for my Trek commuter.....

I went with these for my Trek commuter.. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp I got both wheels, seat post and the head. These are expensive but are a good quality and worth the money for what...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-10, 10:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,046
Posted By Keithmj

I always give the three feet or more even if I...

I always give the three feet or more even if I have to wait for the bicyclist and follow. But here is a time when I won't give them the required distance and that is when they are in my lane and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,046
Posted By Keithmj

Reading his writings I can see how he is and he...

Reading his writings I can see how he is and he might be a very nice guy who is making a name for his self but these day you have to be careful when someone talks like that. To each his own I guess....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-10, 08:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,046
Posted By Keithmj

What goes around comes around.

As a bus driver in florida I get the impression that the Portland driver has a major problem..I went to the Portland Transit webpage and wrote to them, they need to know about this guy..Here is what...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-10, 08:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,652
Posted By Keithmj

Here is a good PDF article.....

Here is a good PDF article.. http://www.krages.com/ThePhotographersRight.pdf might not be legal everywhere but I'll face that bridge if I ever get there..Cheers
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-10, 11:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,652
Posted By Keithmj

I might be wrong. I usually am, but if you are on...

I might be wrong. I usually am, but if you are on a public road then you can record video and audio and it doesn't matter if you have any consent from anyone. It is public domain. Your not setting in...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-10, 08:55 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,628
Posted By Keithmj

Not chewing you out since that is a nice jesture...

Not chewing you out since that is a nice jesture but that also depends on if it is just a short toot as I do or a looooong laying on the horn blaring toot. A person can be startled by someone using...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,165
Posted By Keithmj

Giant

You might try this one.. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/via.1.2011/7243/43943/ seen this at the bike shop the other day..It isn't a bad bike..Cheers. :D
Forum: Commuting
07-24-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,631
Posted By Keithmj

I was wondering how these are working for you..I...

I was wondering how these are working for you..I like the idea but have heard that they are not bright enough. I also like the idea of no batteries and that it is always on..Are these bright enough...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-10, 08:17 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,628
Posted By Keithmj

Nice site

For those who haven't seen it here is another nice site if you live in Florida to go along with the previous sites mentioned.. http://www.floridabicycle.org/rules/motorist.html I have been giving...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-10, 12:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,173
Posted By Keithmj

As a bus driver..You will have no problems using...

As a bus driver..You will have no problems using the bike rack, the bike will not fall off. Put in on the inside rack because if there is a minor accident the front bike will get the most damage....
Forum: Commuting
07-23-10, 10:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,628
Posted By Keithmj

Blow back with this.

Just get one of these.. http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/avakeith/airhorn.jpg A idiot came around me while I was commuting to work blowing his horn so I blew mine back, it was louder than his....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 42,523
Posted By Keithmj

Thanks..Guess I'll try the solder route....No...

Thanks..Guess I'll try the solder route....No matter what kind of lock you have or how big it is, nothing can stand up to a "fire wrench", that will open anything and very quickly. Most of the bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By Keithmj

On their website they have other security...

On their website they have other security devices..But the bike club is not used like a car club , ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By Keithmj

The Club?

Hi All..I did a quick search about the club but didn't get any hits..I use the club on my car and was wondering if they had one for a bike so I checked it out and here is what I came up with.....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 42,523
Posted By Keithmj

Ball Bearings

Where did you get the ball bearings? I have the allen wrench 5mm size and was wondering what size bearing to use so I don't have to try everything. I like this idea and I am aware that this is an...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-10, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 965
Posted By Keithmj

Sounds like you were doing what I would of. Call...

Sounds like you were doing what I would of. Call Morgan and Morgan or your local lawyer. Did you notice if he was talking on a cell phone or reading "War and Peace"? I see nuts doing this all the...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-10, 09:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,779
Posted By Keithmj

That is cool..What is it and where can I find...

That is cool..What is it and where can I find these at? I think it would be considered a motorized bicycle..Cheers
Forum: Commuting
05-28-10, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 965
Posted By Keithmj

Always call the police no matter how minor, if...

Always call the police no matter how minor, if nothing else just to cover your arse..I was just wondering where you are positioned in the lane when you are riding? Most who get hit or squeezed off...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-10, 08:38 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,779
Posted By Keithmj

Seems to me that the motorcycle riders just don't...

Seems to me that the motorcycle riders just don't want to walk from the parking lot or don't want their cycles to get wet if it rains. You should not have had to say anything to security since if...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-10, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By Keithmj

Don't worry about others unless you are riding in...

Don't worry about others unless you are riding in a group. Your safety is important..I don't think you'll blind anyone if you are by yourself commuting somewhere..Cheers
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-18-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,298
Posted By Keithmj

Atomic Zombie's Bicycle site

Before you start to just throw something together go to http://www.atomiczombie.com/ and take a look at what they have on their site..I like the SkyWalker Tallbike. They have a book called Bicycle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-10, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By Keithmj

Safety #1

That is a start. Just be careful and use your mirror. If you don't have one get one. I check my mirror all the time. Also use a rear blinkie to get the drivers attention or a High Vis vest. When I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-10, 02:37 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,955
Posted By Keithmj

Thanks..But if you look at the first picture...

Thanks..But if you look at the first picture shown in the link and if you look at the street lights and the trees and then the road it looks nothing like the one shown on the Google map. And it looks...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-10, 11:21 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,955
Posted By Keithmj

I went through the newspaper stories and the...

I went through the newspaper stories and the different links but the reporters don't make clear for sure where this has happened. Does anyone know exactly where this accident happened. I followed...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-10, 10:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,882
Posted By Keithmj

Florida

In Florida a double yellow line means no passing. But if a vehicle is stopped, such a the mailman, UPS or a delivery vehicle you are allowed to pass. An impeding vehicle like a tractor or a bicycle...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-10, 06:44 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,955
Posted By Keithmj

Usually when you hear the word "path" a dirt...

Usually when you hear the word "path" a dirt trail across a field or through a woods come to mind. Now if they called it a "Lane" then that would be different. But I don't live in Canada so maybe it...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-15-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 113,723
Posted By Keithmj

Posting pictures again.

When I go to insert an image it askes for a URL. If I put in where the picture is at and finish the picture it shows up as it should. But then if I go into edit I can then upload from my computer....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,955
Posted By Keithmj

If they'll run into the back of a twenty-nine ton...

If they'll run into the back of a twenty-nine ton bus then they'll just a easily run into a one, two hundred pound bicyclist. People driving cars just don't pay attention to what they are doing and...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,270
Posted By Keithmj

I use the Alertshirt vest when I ride at night...

I use the Alertshirt vest when I ride at night only.. I want to been seen..Cheers.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-10, 10:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,346
Posted By Keithmj

Nice Rain Gear.

Nice rain gear, don't forget sunscreen..Nothing to get wet..I did the World Naked Bike Ride in 2005 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. We had 24 riders and about 14 cops waiting to arrest us if we took...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-10-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 113,723
Posted By Keithmj

Attachments

I know how to insert pictures and Attachments but how do you delete an Attachment? I found where to manage the pictures and attachments but can't find where to delete an attachment..Cheers. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-10, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By Keithmj

My Backpack

I use a backpack from Three Feet Please..http://www.3feetplease.com/ It also holds a 50oz Camelbak water bladder and has plenty of room in it.. A backpack made just for cyclists..Cheers...150140
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By Keithmj

"You Lead the Dance"

I was surfing the web and found these videos by Keri Caffrey. The one I want to feature is called "Bicycling in traffic is a dance you lead". http://vimeo.com/9827254 Some of you have probably seen...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-10, 07:43 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,136
Posted By Keithmj

My Commute.

For me it is just 6.9 miles. Not very much but have a lot of traffic and construction to deal with at this time. Takes 36 to 43 minutes not pushing it. :D
Forum: Commuting
05-06-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,346
Posted By Keithmj

I was thinking about using these sandals since I...

I was thinking about using these sandals since I usually wear them anyway..Have you tried using Goretex socks? Does anyone recommend a certain kind? I have been reading about these and they are...
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