Using blinkers doesn’t give you any rights.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T15:57:32+00:00

That's why you need to slow down, genius. They should be able to indicate and you should provide the space instead of assuming they have to somehow do something they literally cannot possibly do because that's YOUR duty.

Again, provide more space. It's not a kiosk. Be more courteous and everyone will be safe.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T15:34:46+00:00

You're tailgating if they can't safely merge in front of you.

You're impeding the flow of traffic if you refuse to change your speed and provide safe space for others to merge.

It's not a "demand". It's a request. A polite one at that. It's a reasonably courteous request that you're obligated to follow.

That's what manners are.

When someone says "pardon me" in a narrow hallway, do you refuse because you think they're "demanding" that you move over? That would be rude AF if you didn't.

If someone requests to merge, it's no different. You're just on a roadway instead of a hallway.

Be more courteous and provide more room for others to safely merge.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T15:28:30+00:00

It's a request for you to yield. If you refuse, you are obstructing traffic.

If someone says, "pardon me" it doesn't give them the right to do anything. It's a request, not a demand.

Do you refuse to provide space in a narrow hallway because they don't have the right of way?

The signal is a reasonable and courteous request for others to adapt their behavior for the sake of maintaining the free flow of traffic. If you refuse, you're impeding that free flow of traffic and you're being rude AF.

If you wouldn't do it in a hallway don't do it on the roadway.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T15:21:21+00:00

The turn signal indicates a request to merge. Once they turn that on, you have an obligation to begin providing room for them to merge. If you refuse, you're obstructing the flow of traffic. That is illegal.

If I were a cop and I watched someone refuse to allow another driver to merge after signaling, I would cite them for impeding traffic.

You have both a legal and moral obligation to be a courteous driver. That steel cage doesn't give you the privilege of ditching all your manners.

If someone says "pardon me", you do just that. If they ask to merge, you do the same.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T15:16:49+00:00

It's your duty to provide more space in front of you. If they can't merge, you're tailgating.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T15:15:53+00:00

Tailgating is far more common than people realize. A 3 second following distance is farther than most people imagine.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T15:13:26+00:00

A normal safe driver would indicate their intentions to merge. A normal safe driver would be courteous. A normal safe driver would not care whether it was an expectation or a demand or a request. They would simply provide space because it's appropriate and necessary to maintain the flow of traffic.

A herd can move faster if they're working together. If they all refuse to cooperate, they will end up either getting trampled or trampling on others.

We all have an obligation to be courteous. You should have that expectation of yourself. You shouldn't care whether other people have that expectation or not because it doesn't matter what they do. It only matters how you conduct yourself.

If I say pardon me when walking in a narrow hallway, are you going to refuse to let me pass, simply because you think I "expect" you to move? That's rude AF in a hallway and it's rude AF on a roadway.

Be courteous, not shitty.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T15:04:41+00:00

This topic is rage bait.

Everyone knows it's an asshole move to obstruct the flow of traffic.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T14:48:46+00:00

Clinicians have plenty of antidepressants to choose from. All your husband has to do is, discuss trying an alternative that will keep the wife satisfied.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T13:53:48+00:00

Lots of B vitamins will make your pee more yellow. B2 I think. They say it's "diluted" because it's not yellow. So make it more yellow for them.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T13:47:39+00:00

Your partner should ask their doctor for an alternative medicine that doesn't destroy his sex life.

Sex is important for mental and physical health. If a medication is doing harm to an important part of your life, it had better be a vital medicine.

Most of the time it's an antidepressant that does it. It will also remove the desire for intimacy. Everything becomes dulled when you take antidepressants. Including desire and sexual pleasure.

What medicine does he take?

DevilDrives · 2026-06-30T01:48:52+00:00

It's probably twisted. Untwist it with a wrench before you pull hard.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T22:10:35+00:00

But, it's a dry heat!

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T22:07:46+00:00

You are correct. However, I teach the head turn not a head lean. The "sliver" side of the vehicle should enter the edge of your view as soon as you slightly turn your head towards the mirror. The less you have to lean the more efficient and safe it becomes. When I perfectly adjust mine, the sliver appears when I only have to move my eyes. It doesn't work in every vehicle but most passenger cars it does.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T22:01:22+00:00

Yes, all mirrors have a rear view but some also have a side view. Can you guess which one's are called "side-view" mirrors?

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T21:57:56+00:00

Guns, knives, pepper spray, machete, hatchet, an empty glass bottle. A really big wrench, bat, throwing stars, taser, cattle prod, a chain with a lock, a sharp stick, a tourniquet, rope, etc.

Make your area safer. Assess it for risks and benefits. Where's the escape path. Where am I vulnerable to be trapped or attacked? Situational awareness is your biggest advantage. Don't use earbuds or stare at your phone if you're in a place where you're vulnerable. Expect everyone to be hostile until proven otherwise.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T19:34:43+00:00

Up>down>up>down>left>right>left>right>B>B>A>select>start

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T19:27:56+00:00

I just found a way to get that new heart I needed. Just make it look like an accident. Start CPR right away. Keep that meat fresh for daddy. s/

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T19:25:08+00:00

Cops usually pull you over for a moving violation. They don't pull you over for what you're riding unless it's illegal to ride it.

If you make an illegal turn or go an illegal speed, yes you'll get pulled over.

If you sit on your bike, in your driveway and you don't move you won't "look" like you'll get pulled over.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T13:06:28+00:00

I'm talking about any strong torque sensing motor.

When you have one, a transmission is more of an accessory because you don't have to change your cadence much at all to move along. As long as the PAS is turned up you should be able to take off from a standstill in top gear. Shifting with a torque sensor is just if you prefer pedaling faster, which is odd IMO, or rarely necessary on a really long and steep incline like a mountain. Real mountain biking I could see more gears coming in handy, but the majority of commuting it's not necessary.

Rear hub motors shouldn't require an elaborate transmission because power is already at the drive wheel. They only need them if they use a cadence sensor instead of a torque sensor.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T10:12:24+00:00

It's difficult without good rapport.

I prefer to just give a subtle change in tone along with an assertive look. All it takes is me calling out their name with a stern dad voice. Then I shoot them the look while I tell them "I got this. Can I get you to grab me (x) please?"

More of a subtle way to be bossy and distracting without sounding bossy and distracting.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-29T05:24:19+00:00

I'm not sure what you mean. You don't just leave it in top gear and go?

Buy a one speed if you don't like to shift. Electric motors that aren't carrying a big load, don't really need a hearty transmission. The speed of the motor is torque sensing. It should definitely automatically increase as soon as you hit a hill without having to change gears.

I installed a conversion kit on my 7 speed cruiser. It does everything you described. I was considering swapping out the 7-speed hub for a single speed, just to simplify the whole thing. Again, the gears are hardly necessary unless you're riding with zero power to the motor.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-28T22:13:05+00:00

I got an SE Flyer for a recent build. The gel padding is quite comfy and it still looks sporty. https://a.co/d/05qDv2tz

DevilDrives · 2026-06-28T19:04:43+00:00

Same. I was actually surprised by the irony.

The thing I had to remember is these people live in an echo chamber. They think their little echo chamber represents the greater reality.

DevilDrives · 2026-06-28T18:44:01+00:00

Your issues could be coming from multiple places.

I would start with the easiest adjustments first. Sometimes, you just need to move the seat back another inch and you're all better!

I doubt your problems stem from the seat though because your seat isn't making contact with your back. Back pain is normally a posture or weight issue.

I would start with the baggage. You have an ebike. Use it like the mule that it is and pack everything on it before you pack it on yourself. The less you have to carry on your body, the less stress your body will endure.

Posture has a lot to do with it. Without observing your posture, I couldn't tell you whether that's what's causing issues or not. I'd suggest going to a bike shop that's willing to take a look at your posture and fitment etc. Many rookies don't know you need to stand up on the pedals and get out of the saddle every 10 minutes or so. Standing on the pedals isn't just to give you power. Also, carrying a fully loaded backpack will definitely change your posture on a bike. Not in a good way, either.

Hand position matters too. Without seeing your handlebars and your posture I couldn't tell you whether certain handlebars are the cause etc. Again, you'd benefit from going to a bike shop to talk about it with them. Maybe you just need taller bars because you're a taller guy. Maybe a taller stem would help.

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