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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,607
Posted By Maxximum

What happens legally? I would not be at fault in...

What happens legally? I would not be at fault in this case would I?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,607
Posted By Maxximum

Pedestrians darting out into traffic?

Have you experienced pedestrians darting out in front of you from the sidewalks?
It's bad because you have to swerve into traffic to avoid them. They are placing you in danger by their ignorance and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 25,079
Posted By Maxximum

Having bottles thrown at you while you are cycling.

Anyone ever have bottles, or other objects thrown at you by passengers in cars and trucks while you are cycling legally, and obeying all the traffic laws?

How do you react? Can you report them...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,897
Posted By Maxximum

presta rocks!

presta rocks!
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-02-08, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,493
Posted By Maxximum

Or use a pelican hard case, and retrofit a...

Or use a pelican hard case,

and retrofit a lock onto it. Sturdy and waterproof.

http://www.discountdivers.com/pix/6.pelican.case.black.jpg
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,350
Posted By Maxximum

I have the L2D's. The TK11 wasn't out when I got...

I have the L2D's. The TK11 wasn't out when I got the L2D's.

18650 batteries are much better. That, and they are Li-Ion. You could use CR123's if you wish as well, but NiMH is being replaced. I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,350
Posted By Maxximum

The spill is actually pretty sick and sweet! I...

The spill is actually pretty sick and sweet! I love it more than my L2D.
It also kills in throw. Insane really. I love it. Go for it, without a doubt. If I could go back, I would not have purchased...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-08, 01:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,493
Posted By Maxximum

A good way would be to combine the case with a...

A good way would be to combine the case with a pitlock, or another lock (maybe a cable lock?)
Someway to get a pitlock to lock the case to the bike, or rack, or to pitlock the rack securely to the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-08, 12:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,350
Posted By Maxximum

There is a wonderful light that is ultra bright...

There is a wonderful light that is ultra bright so that cars will see you and acknowledge your existence and won't run over you. It will save your life.

It also has much better runtime, and better...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-08, 12:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,385
Posted By Maxximum

Generally, do not overvolt your controller,...

Generally, do not overvolt your controller, regardless if your fets can handle it

And there are two points to consider, not just one:
1) Controller
2) Bike frame

A typical 26" wheel, running...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-08, 12:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,553
Posted By Maxximum

fenders, and silicone, proceed

fenders, and silicone, proceed
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-08, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By Maxximum

Go with neither. You are putting yourself at risk...

Go with neither. You are putting yourself at risk by having a cheap bike frame, especially with heavy use. I recommend getting a good quality bike from a company such as Trek, Specialized, or GT. I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-26-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 992
Posted By Maxximum

Yeah, the TK11. I would advise for two. Always...

Yeah, the TK11. I would advise for two. Always have two on the bar (minimum).

Bright as hell, possibly blind cagers (though not the point), but increases spread, and you will not go unnoticed....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-08, 06:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,350
Posted By Maxximum

underkill you need tk11's from fenix tk11's

underkill

you need tk11's from fenix
tk11's
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-24-08, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,493
Posted By Maxximum

i know the ortlieb has the screws inside the case...

i know the ortlieb has the screws inside the case that screw into the rack, so that you must break open the case to get at them

the case is locked with a key
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-24-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,493
Posted By Maxximum

Or if you could come up with something like this...

Or if you could come up with something like this with a lockable hinged door that you could pop your battery in, then the hole is where you put your wire lock through. The hole goes all the way...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-24-08, 01:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,493
Posted By Maxximum

There may be 1000 bike thiefs, but only 10 are...

There may be 1000 bike thiefs, but only 10 are after your battery. The other 990 either don't care about your battery, don't know what the heck it is, or would rather steal your bike. With that said,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-08, 12:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By Maxximum

Fenix TK11 /thread

Fenix TK11

/thread
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-08, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 992
Posted By Maxximum

Get the Fenix TK11 /thread

Get the Fenix TK11

/thread
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,958
Posted By Maxximum

Update: I went out, it was wet on the roads, but...

Update: I went out, it was wet on the roads, but not raining. I went a few miles out to the store, and back. On the way, it rained a little bit. My bike was wet. I wiped down most of it with paper...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-08, 05:51 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,958
Posted By Maxximum

So, I guess in much the same way, your road bike...

So, I guess in much the same way, your road bike is your jewel, and not a tool. But the commuter is a tool and not a jewel. Your jewel bike is for fair weather, no?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-08, 05:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,958
Posted By Maxximum

Do you have trouble with rusting, or added debris...

Do you have trouble with rusting, or added debris that gets caked on, or sediments wearing down the bike more quickly. I realize that it is a 'tool' and not a 'jewel', but I would like to maintain...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,958
Posted By Maxximum

Do you ride in rain?

Do you ride your road bike in the rain? What are the complications to your bike because of this?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By Maxximum

Really? I will check it out.

Really? I will check it out.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-08, 10:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,620
Posted By Maxximum

Wing Chun, although nice, does have it's...

Wing Chun, although nice, does have it's weaknesses. It's aim is not the same as others. I would recommend boxing, and grappling, and combine it with a street defense course.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,833
Posted By Maxximum

Why not use a bike?

Why not use a bike?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By Maxximum

Batteries NIMH

Where do you get your batteries? What is a good brand? How many volts? I want to get 60V, 5ah or 10ah.Suggestions?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By Maxximum

Toronto: Darwin makes a miss!

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Some guy decides to cross a highway (limit 90km/h) with his bike and gets hit by a car. He goes through the windshield and survives....
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-05-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,406
Posted By Maxximum

A 700C will draw a less current at the same...

A 700C will draw a less current at the same voltage output to achieve the same speed that would be achieved with the same set-up with a 26" tire, assuming same tire/tread/tube, corrected for diameter.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,025
Posted By Maxximum

Can you tell me more instances of your sig line?...

Can you tell me more instances of your sig line? It is interesting.
Forum: Commuting
07-04-08, 07:13 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,553
Posted By Maxximum

Better yet, for those with so many bikes,...

Better yet, for those with so many bikes, describe what you ride, what terrain and how often, how many rides a day/week? How long a ride each time?
Forum: Commuting
07-03-08, 12:28 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,553
Posted By Maxximum

Some of you have many bikes.

Some of you have many bikes.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-02-08, 11:22 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 23,703
Posted By Maxximum

Bang on. +1 Here. I like the PB SuperFlashes....

Bang on. +1 Here. I like the PB SuperFlashes. They are really sweet. I use two to three of them. Still extremely noticeable, and much cheaper than the Dinotte.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,183
Posted By Maxximum

I don't know. Sounds dangerous. You are saying...

I don't know. Sounds dangerous. You are saying charging and discharging the same battery at the SAME time? I don't like the sound of it. You would best have two packs. One for use, the other for...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,725
Posted By Maxximum

How to distinguish this? Would you wave to me?...

How to distinguish this? Would you wave to me? (Please say yes).:(
Forum: Commuting
07-02-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,553
Posted By Maxximum

How many bikes you own? Which?

You own a commuter bike, how many other ones? Is two bikes a waste? Can't I use the commuter for anything else? Then have one bike only?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,521
Posted By Maxximum

Wæs Þu hæl! Or dog spray for the dangerous...

Wæs Þu hæl!

Or dog spray for the dangerous biters.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,989
Posted By Maxximum

It's okay. Read a good self-help book. Tony...

It's okay. Read a good self-help book. Tony Robbins or the like. Then apply it. What good is good knowledge that is not applied well?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,989
Posted By Maxximum

At what age in 2002? /curious

At what age in 2002? /curious
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-30-08, 01:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,158
Posted By Maxximum

Yeah, definitely, get off the sidewalks before...

Yeah, definitely, get off the sidewalks before you, or someone else gets hurt.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By Maxximum

Road tire width 23 and 25

Hey guys, what tire width, and tires do you run?

I was thinking of going to marathons, but to have a 23C in front, and a 25C at rear. Is the added cushiness at the back worth going to 25, with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,979
Posted By Maxximum

What would laws effect to in such a situation,...

What would laws effect to in such a situation, but with collision?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,025
Posted By Maxximum

Speedometer for Road Bike: GPS

What is good for a speedometer? Is using a GPS good for that? What brand do you recommend?

Edit: (Would probably like a cheaper, not so advanced version, one that could do some locating, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,979
Posted By Maxximum

Empathy here.:)

Empathy here.:)
Forum: Commuting
06-29-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By Maxximum

Pics or it didn't happen. :lol:

Pics or it didn't happen. :lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-29-08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,180
Posted By Maxximum

No, it was meant as path, like a bike path, or...

No, it was meant as path, like a bike path, or forest path.

If it was a bike lane, I will mention bike lane, or bike lane on road, or right side of the road. Either way, I am in North America like...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-08, 11:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,180
Posted By Maxximum

^^^More or less that was my intent. It's the...

^^^More or less that was my intent. It's the internet, saves times and typing using dashes, but ambiguity often plagues those who don't read into the whole picture, and force the pieces together. And...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-08, 11:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,180
Posted By Maxximum

First off, confussed is not a word. ...

First off, confussed is not a word.

Secondly, re-read my post, and realize the importance of punctuation and grammar.

dash plus a phrase (-opposing traffic) does not mean the same as comma plus...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-08, 11:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,180
Posted By Maxximum

Re-read the post again. It was a path and not a...

Re-read the post again. It was a path and not a road. I am his opposing traffic, not that I was opposing traffic, cause it was a path - no cars. Just a bike path, with two lanes opposing bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,147
Posted By Maxximum

Sweet! Way to go Lance!

Sweet! Way to go Lance!
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