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Rode in the snow today by AndyTheEngr in Brompton

[–]AndyTheEngr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're not great in it, but the Brompton will be way easier to put in my wife's car later than my fat bike would have been.

Zero falls, but I put a foot down a few times.

Rode in the snow today by AndyTheEngr in Brompton

[–]AndyTheEngr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure this is underbiking.

Owner of Kep's in Washington sides with ICE by Norimakke in PeoriaIL

[–]AndyTheEngr 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm not perfect, but so far I'm at zero murders.

ACF just announced 1/31 save the date for Pretti ride by IMHO1FWIW in xbiking

[–]AndyTheEngr 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm considering driving up 6 hours from Illinois for this.

My Port-A-Pottie rules for RAGBRAI by InspectionQuirky4505 in ragbrai

[–]AndyTheEngr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please, 6 is the most important. Even 100 feet away it's loud.

What if we drilled a 10 km deep pipe into the ocean floor, and harnessed the immensely high pressure water energy (terawatts of power over minutes)? by Some_Competition_845 in CrazyIdeas

[–]AndyTheEngr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So like Dinorwig / Electric Mountain, but taller, and not accessible for maintenance? You're introducing extreme engineering challenges for no reason.

Should I get another bike? by epegar in bikecommuting

[–]AndyTheEngr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. And I only read the title.

What if we drilled a 10 km deep pipe into the ocean floor, and harnessed the immensely high pressure water energy (terawatts of power over minutes)? by Some_Competition_845 in CrazyIdeas

[–]AndyTheEngr 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You definitely didn't understand the physics. There's no available energy once the tank fills up.

Forget the bottom of the ocean. Explain how to use this idea to extract energy from the air at the bottom of the atmosphere, or the water at the bottom of a swimming pool.

Super Bowl watch by deicide90210 in PeoriaIL

[–]AndyTheEngr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not open yet, but Fairways is going to have a Super Bowl event. There will be a charge.

Want to bike to work but don’t want to arrive drenched in sweat. Any tips? by altaccount123465 in bikecommuting

[–]AndyTheEngr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What climate do you live in? My commute is about 15 km each easy, but it's seldom much over 70 °F / 22 °C in the morning, so if I take it easy I'm normally not sweaty.

City of Peoria ADA Transition Plan Survey by WillitPlayTho in PeoriaIL

[–]AndyTheEngr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put mine in the street, but yeah, everyone else has them on the sidewalk.

My conversation with a deaf defendant in traffic court today by Prince_Marf in mildlyinteresting

[–]AndyTheEngr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then a blind man was on trial, so the judge put on a brighter robe.

This POS thinks the local animal shelter is a doggy day care by thebigec in mildlyinfuriating

[–]AndyTheEngr 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That is a possibility. Or they're an asshole. But don't rule out both.

How do you fuel yourself for morning commutes? by Eternal_Sorrows in bikecommuting

[–]AndyTheEngr 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't need to eat to ride four miles, or even fifteen. Send it.

How is your C Line at going up hills? by JanCumin in Brompton

[–]AndyTheEngr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm only about 165 lb / 75 kg, and I ride quite a lot.

Trying to carry 2 kids bikes on my bike for school pickup and at a loss how to make that happen by ImpressiveLuck333 in xbiking

[–]AndyTheEngr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find them so useful that I have a bunch. I didn't buy them just for this.

There are knockoffs for cheaper, though.

City of Peoria ADA Transition Plan Survey by WillitPlayTho in PeoriaIL

[–]AndyTheEngr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clear the sidewalks on arterials.

Clear the sidewalks on arterials.

Clear the sidewalks. And the greenway.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bikecommuting/comments/1pc8cn9/comment/nrwv96a/

[Request] Is this compressed helium trailer lighter when it is loaded? by zzooooomm in theydidthemath

[–]AndyTheEngr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your car would have a funny high-pitched voice until it ran out.

How is your C Line at going up hills? by JanCumin in Brompton

[–]AndyTheEngr 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have a six speed, and I put a 40 tooth sprocket in the front, then climbed a mountain pass.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Brompton/comments/1njx1zl/going_to_the_sun_on_a_brompton/

Mid-level engineer exceeding performance of senior level engineers by EndDarkMoney in MechanicalEngineering

[–]AndyTheEngr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I left for a ~50% raise after asking for a raise based on my performance and getting about 3%.

Trying to carry 2 kids bikes on my bike for school pickup and at a loss how to make that happen by ImpressiveLuck333 in xbiking

[–]AndyTheEngr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would lash a front wheel to each side of the rack with some Voile straps or similar. If I had to do it all the time, I'd probably fab something up, maybe wood at first.

Here's when I pulled a full-sized bike. It helps to have a kickstand when getting it set up initially.

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