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Forum: Commuting

11-22-13, 10:32 AM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

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Posted By Giant Doofus

Thanks.

Thanks.

Forum: Commuting

11-21-13, 09:38 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

Huh. The things you learn on the bike forum. I...

Huh. The things you learn on the bike forum. I had no idea a device like this even existed. Thanks! Think I'll give this a try.

Forum: Commuting

11-21-13, 11:30 AM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

I like this setup. How did you go about attaching...

I like this setup. How did you go about attaching them? Can you buy some kind of mount for that arrangement, or did you rig something up?

Forum: Commuting

11-20-13, 04:09 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

That's a really great idea. I've also been...

That's a really great idea. I've also been looking at light placement, though, and wondering whether it might make more sense to mount lights to the fork.

Forum: Commuting

11-19-13, 03:28 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

Wow!

Wow!

Forum: Commuting

11-19-13, 03:27 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

I like your rules! I've been looking at a...

I like your rules! I've been looking at a Mirrycle MTB bar end rearview mirror. Does that seem like a good choice?

Forum: Commuting

11-19-13, 11:56 AM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

This is embarrassing to admit, but my repair kit...

This is embarrassing to admit, but my repair kit consists of a lock and a cell phone. I've never had a breakdown, but the plan for one is that I'll lock the bike to something and call my spouse for a...

Forum: Commuting

11-19-13, 11:29 AM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

Lots of really great advice here. Thanks all. I'm...

Lots of really great advice here. Thanks all. I'm going to start by ordering a brighter headlight, backup taillight, and a reflective jacket. I think I'll also add a helmet light. Once I have those,...

Forum: Commuting

11-18-13, 08:42 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

That's a great idea. Thanks.

That's a great idea. Thanks.

Forum: Commuting

11-18-13, 08:39 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

There are a few, but the ones I am aware of that...

There are a few, but the ones I am aware of that do recreation-paced rides do them during the day. I don't have a road bike and couldn't keep up the faster paced rides even if I did! I'll call a...

Forum: Commuting

11-18-13, 08:17 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

Thanks for the links 1nterceptor. Those are...

Thanks for the links 1nterceptor. Those are pretty cool.

Forum: Commuting

11-18-13, 08:15 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

Good point. I'll look into a brighter light. The...

Good point. I'll look into a brighter light. The street lights along my route are pretty good, except through a pretty dark part of a city park that is forested.

Forum: Commuting

11-18-13, 08:12 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

Good advice. I'll try riding around in the...

Good advice. I'll try riding around in the neighborhood. This is the taillight I have: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CSZY6A/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, a CatEye Rapid 3. I'll...

Forum: Commuting

11-18-13, 06:42 PM

Replies: 84

Afraid of the dark

Views: 5,098

Posted By Giant Doofus

Afraid of the dark

Okay, the title might be a little bit of an overstatement, but I'm having trouble making myself ride after dark and need some help. I can usually work out my schedule so that I'm home before it gets...

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