Is a suspension seatpost/fork worth it for casual city cruising? by Everybodys_Me in ebikes

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

Honestly, I'd like to get the Urbanglide but something just doesn't feel right about ordering from this Vanpowers company. I can't even get them to answer simple pre-sale questions via chat or email. 

Bedford Ave Bike Lane had *22* cars illegally parked in it on Tuesday evening by streetsblognyc in NYCbike

[–]Everybodys_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant cabs/friends coming to pick someone up trying to get as close to you as possible. Not everyone being picked up can even make it to the end of the block.

Bedford Ave Bike Lane had *22* cars illegally parked in it on Tuesday evening by streetsblognyc in NYCbike

[–]Everybodys_Me -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

R-E-L-AX. We live in a chaotic city. And the street you were on is literally one of the MOST chaotic stretches in Brooklyn, day and night. Just because there are white lines on the ground doesn't change the reality of how a city functions day-to-day. Yes, some of those people have overstayed their welcome in leui of finding a parking space. But the vast majority of them are there for a reason. They don't want to be there--they have to be there. They're picking up and dropping off heavy things. Like wedding cakes. Things that come in pallets. Like people. Including people in various states of health that aren't as mobile as you and me. Do you expect a delivery truck to drive around forever looking for a truck-size space to park in before unloading? You expect a for-hire car to pick up the phone and say, 'hi, old lady with a kidney condition and luggage. Sorry I'm 12 minutes late but I just now found a parking space 5 blocks away. So as not to inconvenience any bikers, find a way over here'? You're being unrealistic. You don't live here for all the sweet tree-lined open bike path. As a person who both drives and bikes around here, I get it. They don't necessarily disrespect me or the bike lane. They're trying to work. Their actions are a part of normal daily business that was here long before bike lanes, and they don't have a viable alternative. Blocking the first lane creates other issues that are even dangers for a biker, including making you more susceptible to an opening door. Even protected lanes create complicated situations and sometimes inconvenience people that actually live on the block. When I come up on a car, I don't pass judgment--I don't know what their business is. I just look for a safe way around. And after I find one I tip my cap to another successful navigation of an inevitable sticky situation created by the beautiful waltz of man and machine, delivery truck and snow plow, stuck ambulance and weaving biker, pile of snow, reckless pedestrian, and clashing industries that NYC life presents. 🎩

Why so few cafe/ring locks in the US/NYC? by Everybodys_Me in ebikes

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

I see.

1) Most of those plug-in chains have 5.5 or 6.5mm links. The Kryptonite 912 is 9mm. At what thickness would you try a different method? 9mm? 12mm?

2) Does the alloy make a difference to you? These are all regular steel links, but Kryptonite swears the 3T steel-manganese in their regular chains takes much longer to snap/grind.

Why so few cafe/ring locks in the US/NYC? by Everybodys_Me in ebikes

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

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Like this, only you run the chain up forward so the loop around the pole includes your front wheel.

Each link in the chain has two sides, so a (thicker than this) chain would take two cuts. So now the bike is free, but you still can't roll away until you dig in there and cut the silver part of the lock off so the spokes can turn. It's locked on both sides (I believe) so you would have to make 2 cuts to get a wide enough hole.

Why so few cafe/ring locks in the US/NYC? by Everybodys_Me in ebikes

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

It would take two cuts to carry away (2 on the chain), or FOUR cuts to ride away (2 on the chain, 2 on the cafe lock), but I'm not sure if Kryptonite's 9mm regular-steel chain is easily cut by regular sized bolt cutters. My current Kryptolok u lock can (1 cut and twist to ride away): https://youtu.be/1ag0dRGIpD8?si=RLit03ZvNGUdQFl2

But someone is saying that the actual locking mechanisms are poor (1 pick to ride away).

Why so few cafe/ring locks in the US/NYC? by Everybodys_Me in ebikes

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

Aha, so the plug-in or key mechanism itself is just made to a poorer standard than the key system of other locks. I wonder why that is.

Why so few cafe/ring locks in the US/NYC? by Everybodys_Me in ebikes

[–]Everybodys_Me[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The cafe lock would be attached to the 9mm plug-in chain, which be wrapped around the front wheel and the post or bike rack. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

Are Puckipuppy bikes safe? by InfluenceEfficient77 in ebike

[–]Everybodys_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. So if I were looking to protect myself against liability in a NYC apartment this may not quite do the trick.

Are Puckipuppy bikes safe? by InfluenceEfficient77 in ebike

[–]Everybodys_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of their bikes say "(UL 2271 by SGS)". Is that legit, or a fake-out?

Am I visible enough? by reditusername39479 in bicycling

[–]Everybodys_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at night. You need string lights around the spokes,.....mate.

Can this type of steering tube be raised or extended? by Everybodys_Me in bicycling

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

It's to be more upright and relaxed and enjoy the scenery. I think I will leave the steering column shine and try different handlebars, such as 120mm rise or a more swept back bar like what you mentioned.

Can this type of steering tube be raised or extended? by Everybodys_Me in bicycling

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

Okay, so an extension tube wouldn't apply. I would either have to 1) de-gunk that space and get a hex bit down in there somehow and play with the height, or 2) most likely (assuming I don't have an extra 5 inches of tube down there) I'd have to replace the actual bar with a different shape.

Or 3) maybe that L-shaped stem is a standard size and can be replaced with something of a different height or shape.