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Forum: Commuting
04-23-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,901
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Would work well as a speed screwdriver, too.

Would work well as a speed screwdriver, too.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What "premise" is that? Some people may choose to...

What "premise" is that? Some people may choose to be car-free because they do not need a car or find other modes of transportation more convenient (taxis or public transit) or enjoyable (bicycles,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,780
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

The link provides no substantiation of this...

The link provides no substantiation of this reduction or its extent if any. Nor any evidence despite some posters' assertions that bicycle helmet wear influences insurance rates or payouts in any...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Move, or change jobs, or change working hours.

Move, or change jobs, or change working hours.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,678
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

The cited article Greenville thrives as cycling...

The cited article Greenville thrives as cycling mecca (https://greenvillejournal.com/community/greenville-south-carolina-thrives-as-cycling-mecca/) would lead a reader to assume that the "majority of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-30-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 768
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

The link worked just fine for me on Firefox...

The link worked just fine for me on Firefox browser. Works just fine on my Chrome browse too. Maybe you need to update your computer to a little better browser.

The OP doesn't need to do anything...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,516
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Examples from my garage that also would be...

Examples from my garage that also would be excellent bikes for an adult (man or woman) to learn to ride as well as being useful for casual recreational riding later. No top bar to induce anxiety for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,516
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Drop bars for a new rider? Hmm:innocent:. ...

Drop bars for a new rider? Hmm:innocent:.

Both choices seem to be less than ideal for a new rider, especially an older adult, even if the the "instructor" is very comfortable riding on bikes...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-01-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,471
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

So you say. Any evidence ( besides the hot air...

So you say. Any evidence ( besides the hot air emitted from a handful of self-deluded bicycling gas bags) that bicycle delivery boys and girls as a group are more experienced (whatever that means),...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-29-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 22,384
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Reminds me of this scene in a great movie: ...

Reminds me of this scene in a great movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RriqsUo5TzI
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-25-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,396
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Just like responding with an upraised middle...

Just like responding with an upraised middle finger to a stranger who honked the vehicle horn.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 22,384
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

I don't connect anything to whether other...

I don't connect anything to whether other cyclists are fast or not, nor do I care or connect anything to "being dropped" or whether I pass anyone else while cycling, no matter what they are riding or...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

I'll second the recommendation for Carhartt...

I'll second the recommendation for Carhartt washable work jackets. I have been using the same one for cycling every winter since I bought one at least a dozen years ago for $50 new. One or two...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 9,742
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

True, if the alternative is an inexpensive day...

True, if the alternative is an inexpensive day trip on a bicycle or foot. Bicycle and walking trips that would turn a day trip into one requiring overnight lodging throws the economics into a...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,056
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x1500/a28723_2240d9245f0e38e083845ed98dc12e038a0179d2.jpg
Forum: Commuting
02-13-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 9,742
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What I have been saying is that there is no...

What I have been saying is that there is no reason to incur the unnecessary financial burden from buying, owning and replacing a new car with another new car every five years in order to commute...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 9,742
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

10 miles/day x 5 days a week x 52 weeks in a year...

10 miles/day x 5 days a week x 52 weeks in a year = 2,600 miles a year, assuming OP cycles every single weekday all year long regardless of weather or personal health issues with zero days off for...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 9,742
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

If the OP commutes on his bike 5 days/week for 52...

If the OP commutes on his bike 5 days/week for 52 weeks instead of driving the car he already owns, he will "save" the car expenses of driving 2600 miles. His savings will only be linear for fuel,...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 9,742
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Don't fool yourself, most of these fixed cost...

Don't fool yourself, most of these fixed cost expenses are "saved" only if a bicycle replaces the ownership, use and frequent replacement of a new car used only for commuting purposes.

The IRS...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 22,384
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

IMO, dismounted bicyclists who leave their helmet...

IMO, dismounted bicyclists who leave their helmet on and continue to wear it in public places such as business or dining establishments, or while posing for selfies or group pictures - look super...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-03-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,261
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

None of the posts in this thread have anything to...

None of the posts in this thread have anything to do with bicycling, and some have everything to do with some posters flexing their social warrior chops and dreaming about imposing their personal...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,838
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Don't forget that "Cotton Kills!" Everybody...

Don't forget that "Cotton Kills!" Everybody knows that.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,261
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What "studies?":rolleyes:

What "studies?":rolleyes:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-18-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,261
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Bottom line gist of this thread: Motorized...

Bottom line gist of this thread:
Motorized vehicle operators are stupid/bad people who behave badly and drive worse;
Ranting about motorists and their lack of intelligence is suitable grist for the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,437
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Not as serious as the big sign that hung in the...

Not as serious as the big sign that hung in the Krass Brothers clothing store on South Street in Philadelphia back in the 60's and 70's that read "SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE SHOT."
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,437
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

For those who have access to The Philadelphia...

For those who have access to The Philadelphia Inquirer online there is an interesting article about this subject today.
I know that even where cyclists have dedicated bike lanes, they’re often...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,685
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Only 15 posts before anything about cyclists or...

Only 15 posts before anything about cyclists or cycling was even mentioned, unless rants about evil and stupid motorists are considered bicycle A&S related.:rolleyes:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-30-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,919
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Luckily I do not encounter offenders very often,...

Luckily I do not encounter offenders very often, even though I ride daily around town. On those rare occasions when I am offended by another user of the road I have found that no verbal response or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,763
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Another possibility is that casual riders who are...

Another possibility is that casual riders who are not interested in group rides or setting performance goals (including older riders who DO cycle "much") are made to feel unwelcome by some of the...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 930
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Your method seems the best choice if space is...

Your method seems the best choice if space is limited or the presence of sweaty clothes would cause issues with co-workers or the public who have access to your work space, and I would do the same as...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-24-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Cheaper and easier, by far. Over 15 years ago I...

Cheaper and easier, by far.
Over 15 years ago I paid $5 for this Schwinn Varsity and $10 for this well worn child trailer at a garage sale. Modified the trailer by adding rubber strap/bungee cords...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-23-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,931
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Such researchers might find that many BF regulars...

Such researchers might find that many BF regulars think that they are not only "better people" than drivers but that some think they are "better" than all those unworthy people on bikes that are not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,260
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Looks just like the '72 Raleigh Sports I bought...

Looks just like the '72 Raleigh Sports I bought new for $82 in Philadelphia and commuted there with it every day for years. Mine had the the 3speed coaster hub which I preferred for its reliable all...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-07-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,547
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Advocacy of what? Vigilante justice?

Advocacy of what? Vigilante justice?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,510
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Just the women?:)

Just the women?:)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,510
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

More likely a Sexy Beast like this: ...

More likely a Sexy Beast like this:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/681x383/msdsebe_fe005_1fe3db39e17f87b969019eaface1a66a22d7ef69.jpg
See movie for details; YouTube clips...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,121
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Speed and efficiency über alles does seem to be...

Speed and efficiency über alles does seem to be the vibe of this list's current "fraternity" , doesn't it?:love:

Not to worry, not every bicyclist over 50 needs to be "training"or equipped for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,090
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Heck, I can look at all the screen shots of...

Heck, I can look at all the screen shots of Strava readouts and the like posted by various performance buffs on this list and read all about the bragging and obsession with boosting "performance" and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,090
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

No doubt. It also appears that some older...

No doubt. It also appears that some older bicyclists, who can only very loosely be described as "athletes", are VERY focused on staving off bicycle "performance loss" (whatever that is) or achieving...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,090
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

As well as overdosing on braggadocio. The topic...

As well as overdosing on braggadocio. The topic seems to stimulate the narcissistic tendencies of some as well.
Forum: Commuting
09-19-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,355
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

IMO, the "best" fenders for a commuter bike were...

IMO, the "best" fenders for a commuter bike were mounted to the bicycle at the factory, painted to match the frame and delivered to the customer installed and ready to "fend" from the word go and at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,215
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

In contrast to some Real Serious Cyclists who can...

In contrast to some Real Serious Cyclists who can be very offensive with regard to their pretension about Real Cycling and what it entails?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,996
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Perhaps some others with a similar sense of...

Perhaps some others with a similar sense of curiosity might like to know the race, gender or nationality of the driver in order to help confirm their assumptions.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,902
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Here is a recent NYT article that describes the...

Here is a recent NYT article that describes the author's take on the benefits of exercise that works for me as well, that does not involve special diets, high intensity or unpleasant workout...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,902
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Not lowly cyclists but Real Cyclists™ on the 50+...

Not lowly cyclists but Real Cyclists™ on the 50+ list; all the slowpoke People-on-Bikes and dummies who don't obsess about "proper" cadence, equipment, diet and exercise and racing techniques used in...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,949
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

The Real Cool Kids™ (AKA The Real Commuters™ who...

The Real Cool Kids™ (AKA The Real Commuters™ who lock their bicycles outside daily to whatever is available) don't use anything because they don't obsess over scratches on their bicycle. It is a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-23-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,725
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

State Farm offered their Drive Safe and Save to...

State Farm offered their Drive Safe and Save to me for my 2022 Corolla but it doesn't appear to offer me much over the discounts I already receive for over 20 years of accident free driving and low...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-23-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,725
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

I believe that the posters who report that almost...

I believe that the posters who report that almost every driver they see is texting while driving, are extrapolating from viewing some drivers holding a phone while motionless at traffic light and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,595
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What you should do is pay no attention to the...

What you should do is pay no attention to the posters who tell you what "We" are supposed to do upon reaching 50 or any other arbitrary point in life. This includes all gratuitous advice related to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,747
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What did your video "prove" to the police about...

What did your video "prove" to the police about your lack of at least partial responsibility ("fault") for the collision?

The video you posted indicates if not "proves" to me that you were making...
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