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Forum: Commuting
06-14-13, 06:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,097
Posted By LyzurJane

Yep. Low pony tail. When I need to look...

Yep. Low pony tail. When I need to look "professional," I can put it in a French braid and hairspray it. The helmet fits over the braid, and there's no helmet head.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,863
Posted By LyzurJane

On the Hubway up here, I've found that the most...

On the Hubway up here, I've found that the most common problem with those Alta bikes is that the lever to adjust the seat is too loose. Then you end up sliiiiiiiding down part way through your ride....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,645
Posted By LyzurJane

I hope that either you have never actually done...

I hope that either you have never actually done this, or that by "obviously unhandicapped" you mean they're not driving a vehicle with handicapped plates or a tag. Not all physical disabilities are...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-13, 07:43 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,694
Posted By LyzurJane

To this I would add that sometimes you might have...

To this I would add that sometimes you might have to ride on a sidewalk for a bit when transitioning between the road and an MUP, or between MUPs over a bridge, or something like that. Here, I can...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-13, 05:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,569
Posted By LyzurJane

The report is out, and the article is closely...

The report is out, and the article is closely based on its results. There's a link to a .pdf of the report on the right hand side of the article.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-13, 05:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,569
Posted By LyzurJane

I doubt the cycle tracks proposed would trap...

I doubt the cycle tracks proposed would trap cyclists in a door zone. The couple that I've ridden around here (Boston) that have already been installed don't do that, even when they're between the...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-13, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By LyzurJane

I have this...

I have this...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-13, 06:28 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 20,214
Posted By LyzurJane

I agree, but in a lot of places, and probably...

I agree, but in a lot of places, and probably even most places, you're not going to be able to get the volume of women bikers riding at night to arrive at whatever critical mass creates the positive...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-13, 06:25 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 20,214
Posted By LyzurJane

I'd be pretty pissed if someone told me I...

I'd be pretty pissed if someone told me I shouldn't ride at night. As though they're in a better position to know what's best for me than I do.

I'd second your experience of having men confront...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-13, 06:03 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 20,214
Posted By LyzurJane

This is definitely a concern of mine. I had a...

This is definitely a concern of mine. I had a scary experience recently of getting harassed by some men in a car when I was biking home around 1am. There happened to be a police car nearby, so I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 20,214
Posted By LyzurJane

I don't think anyone's talking about looking like...

I don't think anyone's talking about looking like a slob. I was specifically talking about hair and makeup. And even more specific than that, I was saying that if a woman tells you she's concerned...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-12-13, 08:05 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 20,214
Posted By LyzurJane

We've seen on this thread some accounts of women...

We've seen on this thread some accounts of women avoiding a bike commute because they don't want to show up to work with mussed hair and makeup. But I'm not sure why this concern isn't taken...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-03-13, 07:30 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,650
Posted By LyzurJane

I see complaints like this on these forums all...

I see complaints like this on these forums all that time, but I've never actually seen anyone like this using the MUPs in Boston. I guess they stick to the roads around here. Or maybe they're...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-03-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,650
Posted By LyzurJane

That's the opposite of what people are supposed...

That's the opposite of what people are supposed to do around here. Most joggers and even casual walkers around here have no problem understanding the etiquette. Slower traffic keeps right, and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-30-13, 06:12 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,524
Posted By LyzurJane

But saying "on your left" isn't the same as "get...

But saying "on your left" isn't the same as "get out of my way." It's "I'm passing you on your left, so please be aware of my position and don't move further to the right."

I have a bell on one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-13, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By LyzurJane

Thanks for the input, all. I'm going with the...

Thanks for the input, all. I'm going with the Kenda K-40 gumwalls. I'm looking for decent yet cost effective tires, and I love the look of the gumwalls. Will let you know if I have a problem with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-13, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By LyzurJane

Raleigh LTD-3 replacement tires

The tires on my trusty commuter bike (Raleigh LTD-3) are getting very worn and I need to replace them soon. Any recommendations?

Would it be totally gauche to put gumwall tires on an LTD-3,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-13, 06:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,132
Posted By LyzurJane

The officer didn't ticket the cyclist, though. ...

The officer didn't ticket the cyclist, though. Isn't that essentially admitting that the cyclist wasn't at fault? If the cyclist hadn't signaled, he would have been ticketed.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-03-13, 06:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,373
Posted By LyzurJane

Salmons also get in the way of other cyclists who...

Salmons also get in the way of other cyclists who are trying to ride with traffic in that same lane position. It's harder to figure out how to safely pass a cyclist that's coming towards you than...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-04-13, 08:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 47,536
Posted By LyzurJane

The bike weighs about 25 lbs, according to my...

The bike weighs about 25 lbs, according to my bathroom scale. Yes, I actually did treat it like a house cat and pick it up to weigh it. Considering my other bike weighs about 40lbs, this thing...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,417
Posted By LyzurJane

You should also look up the cycling laws for your...

You should also look up the cycling laws for your state and municipality. Just google "yourstate bike laws," and check the source to make sure you're looking at something published by a government...
Forum: Northeast
02-26-13, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,284
Posted By LyzurJane

I've had bad experiences with International...

I've had bad experiences with International Bicycle Center in Allston (on Brighton Ave.), mostly because they're loathe to repair anything on my Raleigh. But even for basic work, I've had them give...
Forum: Introductions
02-23-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Hi
Views: 298
Posted By LyzurJane

I paid 175 for it. Totally 80s-tastic color...

I paid 175 for it. Totally 80s-tastic color scheme, with the red/silver/red fade. 300960
Forum: Introductions
02-23-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Hi
Views: 298
Posted By LyzurJane

Hi

Hello all,

I'm a bike commuter in Boston. I've been riding my Raleigh 3 speed for a number of years, and just decided to get a road bike for longer rides. With some good advice from the forums...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-23-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,159
Posted By LyzurJane

This bit was the most interesting to me. ...

This bit was the most interesting to me.

I've thought for a while that in states where new motorists have to log a certain number of driving hours with an experienced driver before getting their...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-21-13, 07:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 47,536
Posted By LyzurJane

Good point! I'll get a feel for that when I'm...

Good point! I'll get a feel for that when I'm riding more in the spring.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-21-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 47,536
Posted By LyzurJane

I'm 5'5". I actually bought the bike yesterday,...

I'm 5'5". I actually bought the bike yesterday, and from what little I tested it (it's freezing here, so I only rode a block or so), it seems to fit. When the weather allows, I'll ride it some...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-13, 08:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 47,536
Posted By LyzurJane

Thanks, guys. I'm not very tall, so I think it...

Thanks, guys. I'm not very tall, so I think it will fit.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 47,536
Posted By LyzurJane

Schwinn Traveler 12-speed--what's it worth?

I'm trying to decide whether to buy this bike. The guy's asking $175 for it. I'm new to road bikes, and just looking for something to ride on short (20-40mi) trips on summer afternoons. Also, I...
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