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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-23-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

Every time you run a red light, you are risking...

Every time you run a red light, you are risking collision. You're not necessarily guaranteed safety by doing so.

So, you're taking a risk EVERY TIME to SOMETIMES reduce your risk. Which is a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-23-14, 08:08 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

Maybe you should reread what he said. He said it...

Maybe you should reread what he said. He said it works SOMETIMES (his emphasis).

If your strategy works sometimes, and it involves risk of a collision EVERY TIME, I think there's a flaw in the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-23-14, 05:47 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

I didn't think I had to argue the common sense.

I didn't think I had to argue the common sense.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-14, 10:10 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

Running red light is not making you safer. It is...

Running red light is not making you safer. It is making you think you are safer.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-14, 09:50 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

You didn't mention a single law that, if broken,...

You didn't mention a single law that, if broken, can legitimately keep cyclists safe.

By blowing through stops and reds at 20 you're somehow able to stay ahead of cars that can easily do 50. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-14, 03:09 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

Which law is it that you don't follow because it...

Which law is it that you don't follow because it increases your risk of getting injured?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,334
Posted By JameB

That's exactly what I said.

That's exactly what I said.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,334
Posted By JameB

I love how you guys are blaming the...

I love how you guys are blaming the victim/cyclist without any idea of what actually happened.

All we know for certain is the lady's brain dead. Everything else is rumours...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-14, 12:27 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

Ah.. Funny! :rolleyes: If you...

Ah..



Funny! :rolleyes:

If you don't want to follow the law, that's up to you. But when someone else doesn't follow the law and you get injured, don't complain.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

What? I don't get it...

What? I don't get it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-14, 05:19 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 8,504
Posted By JameB

If you don't want to follow the law, that's up to...

If you don't want to follow the law, that's up to you. But if someone else doesn't follow the law and you get injured, don't complain.

Stop signs slow cars down too. If cars can get to their...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-14, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,088
Posted By JameB

Trail, should have said trail.

Trail, should have said trail.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,088
Posted By JameB

Oh these were in the city, in Toronto! You just...

Oh these were in the city, in Toronto! You just have to find those isolated roads.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-14, 09:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,813
Posted By JameB

Personally, I'd rather use both hands to brake as...

Personally, I'd rather use both hands to brake as hard as I can but I see your point.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,813
Posted By JameB

can bus drivers even feel that? I find the right...

can bus drivers even feel that? I find the right most lane is usually bad quality and causes the bus to rattle a lot.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-14, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,348
Posted By JameB

GPS chips are already available for bikes. You...

GPS chips are already available for bikes. You can even use something like (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/stickr-trackr-find-lost-items) to keep track of your bikes. There was another app that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-14, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,348
Posted By JameB

I don't even know what to say... I have a cheap...

I don't even know what to say... I have a cheap bike and I never leave it unattended. Perhaps the guy was really rich or had insurance.. but either way, a GPS chip would have helped him in case his...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,348
Posted By JameB

This. I seriously doubt there are people who...

This.

I seriously doubt there are people who ride EXPENSIVE bikes AND leave them locked somewhere.

If someone really does own an expensive bike, I hope they're smart enough to do the basics in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-14, 12:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,348
Posted By JameB

You can enclose a GPS chip inside some sort of...

You can enclose a GPS chip inside some sort of insulating material that blocks current from frying the circuitry. GPS chips are quite small, so the insulation doesn't have to be that thick.

Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,561
Posted By JameB

Always both brakes at the same time unless on an...

Always both brakes at the same time unless on an extremely steep hill. If going on an extreme down hill, apply rear first then front after 0.5 to 1 seconds; and vice versa...

I never apply front...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-14, 10:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,348
Posted By JameB

Ultimate bike lock = common anti-thief sense + a...

Ultimate bike lock = common anti-thief sense + a good lock + GPS chip that can't be disabled + label mentioning the GPS chip.

That and if a famous company makes this whole system famous, it can...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-14, 11:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,219
Posted By JameB

Man, that guy was incredibly calm... :|

Man, that guy was incredibly calm... :|
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,192
Posted By JameB

I've created a Strava segment that involves a lot...

I've created a Strava segment that involves a lot of back tracing (I got lost). Noone does that so I get another KOM :P
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-14, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,600
Posted By JameB

Strava uses less than 2 MB per ride if you open...

Strava uses less than 2 MB per ride if you open the app on data AND upload ride at the end on data...!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,965
Posted By JameB

This is the stupidest thread I've seen by far,...

This is the stupidest thread I've seen by far, ... today.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-14, 06:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,566
Posted By JameB

Agreed. Today. Downtown Toronto. On a busy...

Agreed.

Today. Downtown Toronto. On a busy road on the University of Toronto campus. Arguably the smartest area in Toronto, and this idiot was skateboarding in the bike lane going the wrong way....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-14, 10:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,566
Posted By JameB

Same thing happened to me today. A family of...

Same thing happened to me today.

A family of 7 (1 adult, 6 children) decided to use the ENTIRE road for themselves! It's not a small road, it's a divided road with 1.5 lanes for each side. Plenty...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Posted By JameB

If I was in city or developed area, I'd keep...

If I was in city or developed area, I'd keep riding. If I was out in the country areas, I'd probably stop if I didn't have a rear light.

That is if it was raining so hard that people couldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-14, 01:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,361
Posted By JameB

Never seen a deer. But I have almost hit a cat...

Never seen a deer. But I have almost hit a cat and a baby rabbit! :O
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-14, 01:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,265
Posted By JameB

Assuming you're actually an average rider, you...

Assuming you're actually an average rider, you will see a difference. You will be able to accelerate faster and sustain higher speeds for a longer period of time because of the lowered mass. I'd say...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-14, 11:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,215
Posted By JameB

Never been stung but been hit by stupid wasps 3...

Never been stung but been hit by stupid wasps 3 times. One time right on the left edge of my glasses... then another time, a bee flew into my chest, didn't sting though.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,008
Posted By JameB

May be not, but at least you aren't surprised by...

May be not, but at least you aren't surprised by a car flying by you.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-14, 10:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,025
Posted By JameB

I recently purchased Schwinn Bicycle Lube from...

I recently purchased Schwinn Bicycle Lube from Canadian Tire (link (http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/0736002P/schwinn-schwinn-bike-lubricant-4-oz-reviews/reviews.htm)). Though it's not a racing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,357
Posted By JameB

Teach us your ways master!

Teach us your ways master!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-14, 01:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,025
Posted By JameB

Sweet, this seems like the best option since...

Sweet, this seems like the best option since there are no hoses for me. Thank you!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-14, 01:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,647
Posted By JameB

No way, I'd say about 30% actually don't come to...

No way, I'd say about 30% actually don't come to a stop. Majority of drivers stop, at least here in Toronto they do.

I come to a stop if I see a car, otherwise I'd slow as much as I can and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-14, 01:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,025
Posted By JameB

So how much is enough or jut right? I've seen...

So how much is enough or jut right? I've seen YouTube videos that suggest that you should try to get as much oil as you can off the chain with a rag. End result: your hands should stay clean when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-14, 09:33 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,008
Posted By JameB

You can hear a car coming from behind. With...

You can hear a car coming from behind. With headphones, you have 0% chance of hearing a car especially if it is a newer car that have very little engine noise.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-14, 09:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,025
Posted By JameB

I left it untouched for a month. I don't ride in...

I left it untouched for a month. I don't ride in mud but one of my favourite route has dusty parts.

A few days ago, I tried to clean it but there was just so much black residue and stuff, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-14, 10:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,025
Posted By JameB

Got into biking about a month ago, and haven't...

Got into biking about a month ago, and haven't been able to clean it properly... :( Bike doesn't fit in the shower either. LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,025
Posted By JameB

Cleaning Bike when Living in an Apartment

Does anyone have experience cleaning a bike (especially the drive train) when their apartments have no public hose? The management has banned cleaning cars but I'm not sure about bikes... has anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-14, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,212
Posted By JameB

402330 @ Lake Ontario

402330

@ Lake Ontario
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-14, 11:02 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,098
Posted By JameB

Heavier riders do descend faster... it's not...

Heavier riders do descend faster... it's not wrong, it's simple physics. If two riders get into aero positions, the heavier guy will have an advantage...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-14, 10:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,723
Posted By JameB

Guys... dogs aren't tools. Yes, the owners are...

Guys... dogs aren't tools. Yes, the owners are responsible for their safety and for ensuring they don't harm another person; but dogs are dogs! Calm down...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,088
Posted By JameB

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,436
Posted By JameB

In Europe, there are A LOT of people who bike...

In Europe, there are A LOT of people who bike everywhere; it is an accepted norm in the society to be on a bike on a road. In US, many people literally hate cyclists because they're riding on "their"...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,436
Posted By JameB

All of those reduced fatality rates can be...

All of those reduced fatality rates can be explained by the fact that the state of ID is one of the least populated state in all of US. Its capital city has like 200K people living in it.... clearly...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-21-14, 08:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,512
Posted By JameB

That formula is to be used to determine your...

That formula is to be used to determine your heart rate zones. For effective fat burning, your heart rate should be ~60% of your max heart rate. Calculate the max using that formula (to get an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-14, 08:10 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,436
Posted By JameB

How is a traffic light shoving you out of the...

How is a traffic light shoving you out of the way? Or how is it car-centric?

You're honest, but a fool nonetheless. You come off as a POS that drivers hate because you act like an entitled little...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,436
Posted By JameB

Because the actions of these riders affect the...

Because the actions of these riders affect the whole cycling community. If some guy decided to run a light and that caused a driver to brake hard, that driver will be pissed at the next cyclist as if...
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