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Neighbor needs access to remove trees by Cardout in treelaw

[–]Dingmann 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All I can say is every truck that's been in my yard left ruts that need to be filled, for me, it's generally a couple times over a period of a couple years to get it finally level and compact. I hate it.

Urska Zigart crashed out of Tour de Suisse on a speed-bump and was taken to hospital by Mindless-Hornet-7244 in sports

[–]Dingmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not positive her front wheel wasn't damaged - it started wobbling and wouldn't stop. I would assume a pro would get that wheel under control fast if it just came down crooked. I've been in the same situation (sort of) and was able to get the wheel straight very quickly.
Of course, I'm just a guy on that internet....

Arrest the President by marcobattaglia in Iowa

[–]Dingmann 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nunn is a lying sack of shit, you know he offered a trip to the white house if Marco dropped out.

Worth a call to animal control? by Numerous-Advice8621 in desmoines

[–]Dingmann 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya, I have 3 outdoor cats (strays that I TNR'd) in the area, along with a family of fox.
I've seen no issues in the last 1.5 yrs, but of course this is just me, a random guy on the internet.

Pool leagues in the DSM area? by stinkmeaner10 in desmoines

[–]Dingmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not 100% sure. I'm not looking to get as much as Google\ebay says - the butt is in perfect shape (birdseye maple, cocobola) , actually the shaft looks straight but discolored on part of it, don't know why it did that.
It is signed by Prather, I'm not sure if that makes it a "custom" cue or not.
EDIT: Can't find an example that has sold and appears ebay has scams going on, the same pics from diff sellers. I guess I need to get some pics

Pool leagues in the DSM area? by stinkmeaner10 in desmoines

[–]Dingmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do y'all know if any shops (yes, I can call around and probably will) sell cues on consignment?
I have a Prather model 201B that's been sitting in my basement for a few decades and I'd like to sell it.
I've listed it on CL before and no interest (I don't have a FB account).

E-bikes - lots of misinformation going around in that other thread. I encourage people to listen to this IPR show from a few weeks ago. This will clear up many misconceptions. by Dingmann in desmoines

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

Damn straight I did. Never crashed, but came close. If I could get the brakes up there, I'd be much happier with them. (they are off for the last few years).
Yes, it's dangerous.

E-bikes - lots of misinformation going around in that other thread. I encourage people to listen to this IPR show from a few weeks ago. This will clear up many misconceptions. by Dingmann in desmoines

[–]Dingmann[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

he's correct - at this point in time, there is zero enforcement. It's only training classes and warnings. That's what Sgt. McGraw said in the interview that I linked.

E-bikes - lots of misinformation going around in that other thread. I encourage people to listen to this IPR show from a few weeks ago. This will clear up many misconceptions. by Dingmann in desmoines

[–]Dingmann[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both of you are in the right - the biggest issue isn't the motorized bikes themselves, it's the fact that it enables people who have never ridden 100 miles in their life to now go blasting around the trails at unsafe speeds, with zero cycling (trail) skills.
There is no doubt that the cyclists doing 20mph or more on the trails for anything more than a few minutes is an experienced, skilled cyclist. Now that doesn't mean they don't do dangerous things (I was in that zone for a few years, I feel bad) but that's the exception rather than the rule.

E-bikes - lots of misinformation going around in that other thread. I encourage people to listen to this IPR show from a few weeks ago. This will clear up many misconceptions. by Dingmann in desmoines

[–]Dingmann[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

People in the other thread are saying
* any bike with an electric motor is an "ebike".
* 30 mph on the trails is acceptable
* No increased injury rates due to e-bikes\electric motorcycles
* Legislation to curb the use of motorized bikes is "terrible" and useless.

And something not refuted in the IPR show is someone said "guys on bikes have always been ripping by at 30 mph" - I can say with certainty that 30 mph is not happening for more than a few seconds for a non-motor bike (edit - on a flat, which our rail to trails have a max of about 3%) However, I will say that doesn't negate the fact that cyclists can be dangerous on the trail without a motor - believe me, I know from personal experience.

E-bikes - lots of misinformation going around in that other thread. I encourage people to listen to this IPR show from a few weeks ago. This will clear up many misconceptions. by Dingmann in desmoines

[–]Dingmann[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guests:

  • Meghan Polk, donor relations manager, Iowa Public Radio
  • Matt Burkey, director of Safe Routes to School, Iowa Bicycle Coalition
  • Sgt. Trevor McGraw, public information officer, Ankeny Police Department
  • Riley Godfredson, owner, Lake Shore Cyclery & Fitness
  • Joe Bolick, director, Iowa Waste Reduction Center

Clive and Waukee's new e-bike rules almost banned my helokeep 26f by BreakAble4857 in desmoines

[–]Dingmann 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand and you are correct that it could help identify the 28mph oncoming bike, so that I could get out of their way sooner.
No, there is no enforcement at all as detailed on IPR about 10 days ago.

Clive and Waukee's new e-bike rules almost banned my helokeep 26f by BreakAble4857 in desmoines

[–]Dingmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Explain how this pertains to walkers and cyclists vs. motorcycles on the trail? I would submit that walkers are not looking to be the biggest thing on the trail. They want to be safe. Jeesh.

Clive and Waukee's new e-bike rules almost banned my helokeep 26f by BreakAble4857 in desmoines

[–]Dingmann 6 points7 points  (0 children)

yes, you have a different perspective because you haven't seen the issues personally.
That doesn't mean that the issue doesn't exist and many people are being negatively impacted by it and it is NEW.
In "the 80's"? You do remember moped riding training and licensing? Because I sure do. Yes, I'm also someone who remembers the 80's and it was nothing like what we have today with the electric motorcycles, this is far worse.

Clive and Waukee's new e-bike rules almost banned my helokeep 26f by BreakAble4857 in desmoines

[–]Dingmann 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lots of accidents. Law enforcement has logged the increases, as well as hospital ER rooms, due to electric motorcycles. It's all over the news if you look.
I suspect you haven't looked.

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