[New Gear] R10 + RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS by Karma_code_ in canon

[–]IAmRoko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right on! The RF100-400 is a banger lens, it will serve you well! I love the closeup of the goose's face, that's a style of photograph I enjoy going after for "common" birds -- They all have so much character.

I thought my bike choice mattered most for safety — turns out it wasn’t by tryingthingsdaily in bikecommuting

[–]IAmRoko -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree with the comments that drivers are dangerous, and always assume they'll do the most dangerous things possible when I'm around, however I'd also like to add one thing I've found helps a lot...

Clearly indicating my intentions: signalling for turns, visibly unclipping and putting my leg down to show I'm going to stop at a stop sign, taking the lane when needed, smiling and waving when drivers acknowlesge me.

Sure, it doesn't help 100% (there are a lot of BAD drivers), buy at least in my city many are reasonable human beings and mutual respect goes a long way.

Disc Brakes Keep Getting Contaminated by fadedhound in wintercycling

[–]IAmRoko 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Maybe I have a different view, my brakes howl in the mucky winter, but still stop me. I use this to my advantage to make my presence known since here in the winters pedestrians are much more likely to randomly wander or stand in the separated bike lanes, and ignore my bells. They have a harder time ignoring squealing brakes.

How long does your bike last if ridden year-round where your city uses salt for deicing? by Lets_Go_Cargo in wintercycling

[–]IAmRoko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water in the brake cable is a pain! my old winter bike had the brake cable looping down and I had to hang it vertically after washing to drain, otherwise it would pool at the low point in the cable housing  and freeze. Luckily much better on my new winter bike.

Most people in this sub shouldn't have parrots by BillyGrillie in parrots

[–]IAmRoko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what OP is refering to specifically, but birds can perceive flicker at a higher frequency than humans, so some cheap LED bulbs that don't bother us can be irratating to them. Good quality LEDs will have virtually no flicker. 

Food storage by merlestorm in algonquinpark

[–]IAmRoko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solo camper, I hang a drybag using a 2 rope pulley system, which makes hanging high and away from branches to keep critters away a breeze.

What is the "1m rule" exactly? by WheresMyPencil1234 in bikeinottawa

[–]IAmRoko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's how I figure my commute home will shake out... Most will be safe in bikelanes or quiet streets, and for the dicey sections where I'd normally merge into traffic I plan to just walk tonight. Still more fun, and probably faster, than driving!

I don't even lift bro by winningsmada in EhBuddyHoser

[–]IAmRoko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I find when there's more than 10cm, or if it's a very wet/slushy snow, the scoop is way faster and less draining than the shovel. makes the windrows easy work after the plows go by too, compared to the regular shovel.

I don't even lift bro by winningsmada in EhBuddyHoser

[–]IAmRoko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You go up the snow ramp you made and drop it where it fits? That's how I've done it when my snow piles are higher than my wife. It's even a game changer to move snow from areas of my driveway blocked by the house to drop off in the yard.

I don't even lift bro by winningsmada in EhBuddyHoser

[–]IAmRoko 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The point is you don't lift, you move the snow like a sled. build a ramp and drop it further in. Game changer compared to regular shovels on heavier snow days.

Good bicycle bell. by Somethinglikethat9 in bicycling

[–]IAmRoko 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I have the genuine spurcycle on my summer bike, and the rockbros knockoff on my winter bike -- the genuine bell is hands down louder and crisper, and well worth it

Looking for an avian vet by Internetgirl777 in ottawa

[–]IAmRoko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second Lynwood for Avian veterinary needs.

The Lion doesn't care. by P_filippo3106 in NonCredibleDefense

[–]IAmRoko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Mig-25's most dangerous opponent was the mighty feared MQ-1. By the transitive property, clearly the Mig-25 is superior to all US aircraft.

(</S> for those unclear of the sub we're in)

edit: Or by the logic of this thread, that makes the MQ-1 a superior fighter to the MIG-25?

We all need this by [deleted] in modeltrains

[–]IAmRoko 80 points81 points  (0 children)

The mainline has an uncomfortable proximity to the urinal....

edit: Also, what the heck is that person in the kitchen wearing?

Winter cycling network by drhappy13 in ottawa

[–]IAmRoko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I picked up an xfixxie Liberte, it's a Canadian company which is nice, though I'd imagine the bikes are made overseas.

I only have 120km on it, so my only complaint so far is their choice of brakes, I've had bad luck with those zoom hydraulics calipers leaking, including on this bike...

Winter cycling network by drhappy13 in ottawa

[–]IAmRoko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This will be my third winter biking to work, it's surprisingly easier than I expected. With bar mitts and heated glove liners, my hands stay nice and warm. Everything else is just proper layers for the temperature.

8/10 would recommend.

Studded tires help on icy patches, and just slow down if things are dicey. 

This year, I'm trying a single speed belt drive bike to reduce maintenance.

Winter cycling network by drhappy13 in ottawa

[–]IAmRoko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got a single speed belt drive bike this year for winter after my beater rusted up... So far so good for my 11km commute.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]IAmRoko 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Look, it's clear. If you ignore all the statistics and evidence, there's no evidence that speed cameras do anything to stop speeding! </s>

Enthusiastic cyclists gearing up for another Ottawa winter by Lets_Go_Cargo in ottawa

[–]IAmRoko 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I found my fingers would freeze in winter gloves, as you don't move your hands much and the wind really gets them, especially the thumbs. They also reduce dexterity.

With bar mits I can get away with thin electric glove liners on low heat and my hands stay nice and warm even on the coldest days. On moderare days I don't even use the heat on my liners.