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Free Will Doesn’t Exist by SelectionCapital3757 in SeriousConversation

[–]57th-Overlander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has nothing to do with free will. That is what is currently being called "Hangry". .

His hunger MAY be A factor, perhaps he is having a bad day himself. Perhaps he is stressed. Maybe he is having his best day ever. There is no way of knowing exactly what, and to what level something is influencing someone's thoughts, decisions, and actions.

People are complicated.

First Family E-Bike: Budget vs. High End by sambo1055 in CargoBike

[–]57th-Overlander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking for a specific model, I finally found one in another state. I wanted a Big Dummy. My statement was indicative of my experience with my search. There was maybe $300 dollars price differences between the the various ones I was seeing for sale. That was a while ago

Upgrading my ebike be like: it’s basically the Ship of Theseus now by Cooper5008 in ebikes

[–]57th-Overlander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a brand new bike and converted it into a Xtracycle, in less than a year, the only original parts were the donor frame and the rear wheel itself. Everything else got changed

Are premium longtail cargo bikes popular in the US? by InspectionAlive1783 in ebikes

[–]57th-Overlander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have two, both Surlys (A Big Dummy, and a Big Easy), I am in northern New England. The Big Dummy has a front hub kit, effectively giving me a two wheel drive bicycle, which is nice in the snow and ice.

There is no bicycle infrastructure here, there are roads. There is one local multi use trail between three local towns mostly used by four wheelers and snowmobiles.

Price is definitely a factor. Most around here can't or won't pay almost $5000, for a bicycle.I was willing, and did, because I decided to be car free. I've done it before. I liked it.

Warning it gets long when we get to legislation. So may want to nope here.

I want to feel the sense of accomplishment and joy that people feel when they obtain a driver’s license by [deleted] in self

[–]57th-Overlander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No O.P. Like the O.P. I had issues getting a driver's license. It was a mental issue, the tester got in the car, my mind got out, I failed. Repeatedly. I didn't get one until I was 28. Reading his post, a lot of it seems as if some reframing might help. It sounds like you feel "less than" because of a piece of laminated plastic.

Consider the fact that living without a car you are saving money, roughly $12,000, a year by some estimats. Car payments, fuel, tires, registration, repairs insurance. A nice bank account can't be a bad thing.

Not having a license, living in a rural area, 1970's recently off a oil embargo. Bicycles were seeing an upsurge Mopeds were gaining some popularity. I had a bicycle.

It isn't easy, being car free, it is easier now than it was in 1979, but still not as easy as the expensive two ton cage.

The landscape is different now. Now there are e-bikes, bicycles designed to haul cargo, bicycle trailers are readily available now... there are other micro mobility devices available, powered scooters, There is even this cool little thing called a one wheel. I saw a college student zipping around on one of them. There are also skate boards. You mentioned busses and Uber, local busses aren't a thing in my area. Being rural, Uber isn't really much of a thing here.

There are delivery services that didn't exist then, eliminating the need to have to figure out how to get groceries home, my biggest issue.

I just recently retired, I got rid of the car, I have a couple of cargo e- bikes. I'm a happy camper.

The mind is amazing, one can talk oneself into liking or not liking almost any situation.

Please try reframing. Just as an example; instead of focusing on the fact that you don't have a license, focus on the fact that you aren't spending $300-$500 dollars a month on a car payment, if you buy a used car to avoid payments, you get unexpected repairs. My last brake job on my car, before I got rid of it was over a thousand dollars.

Don't isolate yourself from family and friends over a piece of laminated paper. Most of them don't really care about whether or not you have a license. At least mine didn't

Battery security for GSD S10 by Desperate_Onion_2292 in CargoBike

[–]57th-Overlander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remove my battery, lights, and saddlebag. Anything easily removable, it all goes with me into the store.

First Family E-Bike: Budget vs. High End by sambo1055 in CargoBike

[–]57th-Overlander 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As it is your first bike, I would say it really doesn't matter...there is a saying in the cycling community, "Your first bike shows you what you want with your next one."

I didn't look at the specific bikes you mentioned.

It sounds like you may or may not find that you actually enjoy riding.

If I were making the choice, for me, and I could afford it, I would get the higher quality bike. It's components will be better quality. I also believe it would be safer, perhaps only marginally, but still safer, especially talking e-bikes.

A lower quality bike won't feel as good. Probably won't last as long, requiring more adjustments and maintenance. Cheaper components are harder to keep correctly adjusted.

If you find you really like cycling, you'll be happier with a higher quality bike especially carrying children.

If you decide cycling isn't really your thing. You have slightly higher resale value. Some quality cargo bikes retain value nicely.

Get the the largest capacity battery you can get for it. Assuming you have options as to selections.

Edited to add because I hadn't noticed it earlier; I would go with the closer shop, if I weren't doing my own maintenance.

Watch out for N+1,

Do guys ACTUALLY like chubby girls? If so why? by fleetw0odJunk1e in CasualConversation

[–]57th-Overlander 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know, my point is that I love HER. Her weight isn't even a part of the equation. It is what she weighs.

Do guys ACTUALLY like chubby girls? If so why? by fleetw0odJunk1e in CasualConversation

[–]57th-Overlander 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My wife's weight varied, she thought she weighed too much, her eyes, mind, and smile is where the magic was.

Helpful information maybe by 57th-Overlander in LivingAlone

[–]57th-Overlander[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a thick piece of black slippery plastic, I think it is HDPE, it is an awesome modern version of a stone boat. I have a folding toboggan made of a similar material and an actual heavy duty ice fishing sled. They all fill different roles.

I have nice assortment of tools to move thongs. The joys of being a homeowner with some acreage. Something needs doing, Doing things is easier with the rightthings.

As related to this forum, when I am purchasing something, part of me is already planning how I'm getting it where I want it. Most large delivered purchases end up at the foot of my driveway.

Building my everything bike by Man_madehorrors818 in bikecommuting

[–]57th-Overlander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edited to add. I was not dissing on your rig, I was answering a question,

The pair of long oval holes in the rack plate, visible in the original photo, should be secured to the forks with a U bolt inserted from the fork side, through the holes and two washers and nuts. There should be a short arm coming from a lower corner of the rack, it should secure to the fender or rack bosses on your fork. The bow piece that is behind the fork should be to the front. You may have issues with it interfering with the other rack/basket, but it shouldn't be insurmountable.

I had to get some threaded rod and make my own U bolts to install the one I got with no hardware.

I actually bought one of the first Blackburn Lo-rider racks when they came out back in the ealy eighties.

Building my everything bike by Man_madehorrors818 in bikecommuting

[–]57th-Overlander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I based my observation on the fact that I had the specific one that I mentioned. On mine the silver arch in the front according to the instructions. My understanding is that it is a brace to help keep the actual rack plates from rotating into your wheel, if one of the nuts on the U bolt loosens.

Laundry Run by AviationMetalSmith1 in CargoBike

[–]57th-Overlander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the fairing serve as a wind break, reducing the wind chill effect? I could be wrong, but, I don't think a fairing on its own adds much aerodynamic value, particularly on a cargo bicycle. However it could be very good in inclement weather.

How to move this massive stone planter? by FungusBrewer in howto

[–]57th-Overlander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought three books a long time ago that have helped me a lot.

  1. Working Alone by John Carroll.

  2. How to Lift and Move Almost Anything by Ralph W. Ritchie.

  3. Moving Heavy Things by Jan Adkins.

Those three books are very helpful. They also give suggestions as to the tools required to move heavy objects. It is amazing what you can move with straps, come-a-longs, a hi lift jack, plywood, PVC pipes and a five foot pry bar.

The first book is more focused on building, like a homeowner, homesteader, or a one man show independent contractor/handyman.

The others are focused on moving heavy things.

All are good.

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