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12-11-13, 11:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,006
Posted By Jimi77

Every biker should have one of these

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=55
11-10-13, 09:09 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,528
Posted By Jimi77

This reminds me of years ago when I was 18-19 and...

This reminds me of years ago when I was 18-19 and considering getting a crotch rocket, then I saw friend after friend after friend injured on their motorcycles due to cars. One friend even ended up...
11-04-13, 05:22 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 8,419
Posted By Jimi77

I usually wear earphones - open back so I can...

I usually wear earphones - open back so I can hear what's happening around me.
11-03-13, 07:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,788
Posted By Jimi77

I'm not sure what's worse: That they're proud of...

I'm not sure what's worse: That they're proud of their stupidity or that they're too stupid to realize how stupid they are? :twitchy:
10-27-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Jimi77

It's amazing the horsepower they jam into cars...

It's amazing the horsepower they jam into cars nowadays. Camry's and Accords come with 270hp motors. I remember in HS, if you had that type of power, then you bleeping hot rod; now 270hp is your...
10-27-13, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Jimi77

There is no way the auto makers will allow for...

There is no way the auto makers will allow for that type of infrastructure to be built in the US.
10-24-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,962
Posted By Jimi77

That's great. I can live with the fact that he...

That's great. I can live with the fact that he hates cyclist. Of course, I pretty much stay off roads given that besides haterz on the road, you have driving and texting, drinking and texting,...
10-23-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,962
Posted By Jimi77

Oh, okay. So all your friends don't exhibit...

Oh, okay. So all your friends don't exhibit hatred and are never irrational. :rolleyes:
10-22-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,962
Posted By Jimi77

Interesting, so other peoples' friends on here...

Interesting, so other peoples' friends on here have no hatred in their hearts, don't act irrational or emotional and are otherwise saintly??? If that's the standard I need to hold my friends to,...
10-22-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,962
Posted By Jimi77

Honestly, he wouldn't feel the least bit bad. ...

Honestly, he wouldn't feel the least bit bad. He'd be pissed about being in a jail and he'd be pissed about the damage to his vehicle, but he wouldn't feel bad that there is one less cyclist in the...
10-21-13, 11:33 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,962
Posted By Jimi77

Some insight into "their" mentality...

I shared this video with a buddy of mine who is very "anti-bike." He's one of those guys who will pass dangerously close and try to intimidate cyclist. When he's 74 he'll be chasing down cyclist...
10-15-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,383
Posted By Jimi77

Killing isn't just killing. Our legal system...

Killing isn't just killing. Our legal system makes distinctions as do most individuals. Running over a cyclist because your tire blew out is different from running them over because you were drunk...
10-15-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,950
Posted By Jimi77

Okay, I 99.9999% wouldn't have the pain and...

Okay, I 99.9999% wouldn't have the pain and suffering. :thumb:
10-15-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,950
Posted By Jimi77

Wow.... No I cannot say with absolute certainty...

Wow.... No I cannot say with absolute certainty that something else equally at bad or even worse wouldn't have happened had I run the "orange" light. However, to say the certainty is equal to the...
10-14-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,950
Posted By Jimi77

It's not twisted anti-logic, it's accepting the...

It's not twisted anti-logic, it's accepting the reality of the situation. People are going to text & drive, get high and drive, drive even though they have no idea how to drive, people are going to...
10-14-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,950
Posted By Jimi77

But I cannot control the actions of others and I...

But I cannot control the actions of others and I can control my own actions. Had I run that red light, I certainly could have avoided 20 years of neck and back pain and "starman" still would have...
10-14-13, 06:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,894
Posted By Jimi77

My personal favorite, is the guys in full kit...

My personal favorite, is the guys in full kit blowing by me and narrowly missing the oncoming cyclist as they cut me off, while I'm towing my kids. I guess that's really my fault for taking my kids...
10-14-13, 06:15 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,950
Posted By Jimi77

I have to disagree with you. To paraphrase...

I have to disagree with you. To paraphrase Starman, "Green means go, red means stop, yellow means go really fast."

People slam on their brakes to avoid the ticket, but the car behind them and...
10-01-13, 04:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,207
Posted By Jimi77

That has to be the stupidest and most clearly...

That has to be the stupidest and most clearly flawed article I've ever read - as anybody who has ever jogged with their dog can confirm dogs are great long distance runners.
Forum: Commuting
09-14-13, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,657
Posted By Jimi77

The baking soda trick works.

The baking soda trick works.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-13, 03:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By Jimi77

Reminds me of a left by my old condo. People...

Reminds me of a left by my old condo. People used to honk at me all the time as I gave the right of way to the oncoming traffic. I guess it didn't occur to them that if I went into oncoming traffic...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,970
Posted By Jimi77

Agreed. I would have got on the sidewalk myself,...

Agreed. I would have got on the sidewalk myself, but then again, I'm pretty paranoid when it comes to dealing with traffic.
08-12-13, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,371
Posted By Jimi77

I have the +4 version of that rack. Those hooks...

I have the +4 version of that rack. Those hooks need to connected to metal. There is metal you can hook into somewhere under there or at least there has been on any car I've ever dealt with.
08-06-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,347
Posted By Jimi77

Mine doesn't slide around, so I'd try reversing...

Mine doesn't slide around, so I'd try reversing the tread before replacing the tire.
08-03-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,672
Posted By Jimi77

Bionx are fine systems, they're just pricey. For...

Bionx are fine systems, they're just pricey. For example, an Ampedbikes.com ~350watt kit runs ~$1200 vs $1700 and you get about 25% battery capacity with the AmpedBikes kit. I guess you'd have to...
08-03-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,672
Posted By Jimi77

HPC offers some nice systems. Electricrider.com...

HPC offers some nice systems. Electricrider.com also has nice systems. You have total control over how much you do or don't pedal and how much throttle you use. I'd stay away from Bionx for the...
Forum: Recumbent
07-31-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,561
Posted By Jimi77

Just depends on how much throttle you give them. ...

Just depends on how much throttle you give them. For a delta trike, a mid-drive motor seems to make the most sense.
07-31-13, 08:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,277
Posted By Jimi77

Yeah, those "cops" beat him silly....

Yeah, those "cops" beat him silly....
Forum: Recumbent
07-30-13, 05:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,561
Posted By Jimi77

The Bionx are pricey IMHO. You can get a...

The Bionx are pricey IMHO. You can get a 1200-1400 watt crystalyte HUB kit for ~$700. Even the 1900 watt system is only $750.
07-30-13, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,449
Posted By Jimi77

Alivio shifters and derailleurs would run ~$100,...

Alivio shifters and derailleurs would run ~$100, otoh a bike equipped with Alivio components would be in the $600 range.
07-30-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,449
Posted By Jimi77

Depends on what equipment you replace it with. A...

Depends on what equipment you replace it with. A set of Alivio trigger shifters run ~$30, but if you want Deores, then you're spending ~$75 or ~$130 for a set XTR shifters. Personally, I'd...
Forum: Recumbent
07-30-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,561
Posted By Jimi77

I understand that shortcoming of HUBs - you...

I understand that shortcoming of HUBs - you posted that "you cannot use all your gears." It would have been more accurate to say the HUB motor doesn't make use of the gears. As far as efficiency...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-13, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,561
Posted By Jimi77

Why can't you pedal in all your gears with a hub...

Why can't you pedal in all your gears with a hub motor? I think you're confusing overheating the motor with too much throttle and not enough RPMs/speed (on a hill for example), which could/would...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,561
Posted By Jimi77

You can use all your gears with hub motors too. ...

You can use all your gears with hub motors too.

Motors that installed into the drivetrain make use of the bikes gears, and therefore are more efficient, so you better performance from smaller...
07-29-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,487
Posted By Jimi77

I had/have the same problem our Burleys. ...

I had/have the same problem our Burleys. Eventually their little necks get strong enough that the netting doesn't push their heads forward. Personally, I don't see a lot of reason for a helmet...
Forum: Recumbent
07-23-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,561
Posted By Jimi77

Electric is nice for an extra boost on hills too.

Electric is nice for an extra boost on hills too.
07-19-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,862
Posted By Jimi77

Electricrider.com has decent prices on batteries....

Electricrider.com has decent prices on batteries. They don't say on their site, but they can build to order.

Hi power cycles has some really small battery packs, but they're pricey.
07-19-13, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By Jimi77

Put hydrogen peroxide in the shoes and put them...

Put hydrogen peroxide in the shoes and put them out in the sun to dry out. This kills the smelly bacteria in the shoe. Next start using baking soda as a foot powder in the shoe - this raises the PH...
07-18-13, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,293
Posted By Jimi77

Since I live where it has been legalized, I can...

Since I live where it has been legalized, I can tell you for sure people are smoking up and driving - blatantly. :twitchy:
07-17-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By Jimi77

Says Tourer on the top tube, I'm pretty sure...

Says Tourer on the top tube, I'm pretty sure that's the model.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-13, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,140
Posted By Jimi77

Yesterday, my I was in my friends Cadillac...

Yesterday, my I was in my friends Cadillac Escalade ESV (the extra big one). He was making a left at a double turn lane. The small Pontiac in the inside turn lane almost drifted into his gigantic...
07-15-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By Jimi77

That is awesome. Good for him and the girl.

That is awesome. Good for him and the girl.
07-14-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,161
Posted By Jimi77

That's the problem - light punishments. From...

That's the problem - light punishments. From what I've seen texting and driving is as bad if not worse than drunk driving, but we don't have the Fed pushing for stricter state laws, we're not taking...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 47,299
Posted By Jimi77

Nice review. Didn't even know these things...

Nice review. Didn't even know these things existed.
07-14-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,161
Posted By Jimi77

Why bother saying anything? Obviously these...

Why bother saying anything? Obviously these people are incredibly self-absorbed and don't care if others are endangered by their actions. The way I see it, you can only do more damage by adding to...
07-13-13, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,538
Posted By Jimi77

I'm leary of the isozone frame on the 8.5, so I'd...

I'm leary of the isozone frame on the 8.5, so I'd prefer the Specialized.
07-13-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,538
Posted By Jimi77

Remote lock isn't all that great IMHO. It's...

Remote lock isn't all that great IMHO. It's pretty easy to reach down an flick the lockout switch on a fork. The Trek has that Isozone frame and I don't if/how that affects frame reliability. I...
07-13-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,393
Posted By Jimi77

For some reason, I suspect that a_hole is going...

For some reason, I suspect that a_hole is going to pass dangerously whether you're doing 10mph or 30mph. :notamused:
07-13-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,393
Posted By Jimi77

Interesting way to think about it. Maybe I'll...

Interesting way to think about it. Maybe I'll start looking at 2kw motor again. :p
07-12-13, 10:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,705
Posted By Jimi77

Not that it's right, but that's common. You can...

Not that it's right, but that's common. You can get ticket in some jurisdictions for flashing your lights to warn others of a speed trap.
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