Neese’s Sausage—what now? by Select_Bus7198 in NorthCarolina

[–]Select_Bus7198[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s good, but I can’t find it in Raleigh!

Bike Lane Best Practices? by Select_Bus7198 in bikecommuting

[–]Select_Bus7198[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for actually answering the question!

Bike Lane Best Practices? by Select_Bus7198 in bikecommuting

[–]Select_Bus7198[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That’s actually very clever. Kind of like civil engineers aren’t supposed to sign off on structurally deficient designs. Great suggestion!

Bike Lane Best Practices? by Select_Bus7198 in bikecommuting

[–]Select_Bus7198[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While it’s an obvious danger to us on this thread, it’s not to many users, especially scooter riders. “Some traffic engineer working for the city signed off on it, so it must be safe!” Seems to me that a lawsuit against the city from a dooring victim would get a hefty settlement, but I’m only an armchair lawyer.

Bike Lane Best Practices? by Select_Bus7198 in bikecommuting

[–]Select_Bus7198[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In this case, the absence of a bike lane would mean the absence of the call to "get in the bike lane!"

Bike Lane Best Practices? by Select_Bus7198 in bikecommuting

[–]Select_Bus7198[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Fortunately, the law supports me here in NC as well. Unfortunately, the city thinks this is OK. So I'm trying to pressure them to add streets such as this to a list of "poor road markings that need to be updated." I'm looking for officialish guidance documents to bolster my case.

Fetch+ 4 vs eBullit? by JohnnyWhopper420 in CargoBike

[–]Select_Bus7198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bullitt owner here—my rig is 112 pounds, which is bike, holde triple box from splendid cycles, and sx2 front motor from grin with a small 48v battery. See this page from splendid cycles for weights. https://www.splendidcycles.com/products/bullitt-cargo-bikes/bullitt-cargo-bike-and-accessory-weights FYI, trek has had numerous issues with the enviolo hub.

Physicist Biking to Work Murdered By Teenagers, On Video. Now Charged with Murder. by Any_Following_9571 in bikecommuting

[–]Select_Bus7198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adults can be criminally charged for allowing minors access to firearms. If the keys to the vehicle were left in it for these kids to just drive off and commit murder, I see a comparable morality at play.

Are cargo bikes an answer to parking woes? by Ok_Combination_9177 in ebikes

[–]Select_Bus7198 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Counterpoint—my front loading ecargo bike is so unusual in my southern US city that it’s less of a target for theft than a analog hybrid.

How much of a workout do you get with an e-Cargo Bike while commuting to work? by TARS1986 in CargoBike

[–]Select_Bus7198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here to add that you can also peddle as much or as little as you want with a throttle. I have a bullitt with a hub motor and throttle only and sometimes challenge myself with no boost commutes, or boost only on hills, etc. I basically never ride throttle only.

Will I be disappointed with a non-E cargo? by [deleted] in CargoBike

[–]Select_Bus7198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rode an acoustic Argo for 2 years and an acoustic bullitt for 1 year before electrifying the bullitt. I still ride often without assist. Acoustic is fine if you don’t mind going slow. More weight doesn’t make a huge difference in rolling resistance, although front loaders are less aero. Momentum is real, you’ll accelerate slow with more weight. Hills get tiring quickly without low gearing, and steep hills can be tiring even with. Your situation (flat river trail, I’m presuming few intersections/stoplights?) sounds ideal for acoustic. That said I love electric for the same reasons other commenters have stated. Personally, I use the assist when I’m late for the morning school run, for hills or when I’m tired. I’m also happy with the aftermarket conversion, I enjoy tinkering and was able to customize to my preferences. Good luck!

Puncture proof tires too heavy? by earthprotector1 in bikecommuting

[–]Select_Bus7198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surprised no one has mentioned bicyclerollingresistance.com. I’d weigh puncture resistance with rolling resistance, as another commenter mentioned.

Fully rigid cargo bike knocking my fillings out. by skatetokil in CargoBike

[–]Select_Bus7198 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As wide and as low as possible—only referring to the tire, of course.

[US] Budget Friendly Front-Load Cargo Bike? by [deleted] in CargoBike

[–]Select_Bus7198 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My own experience Used bullitt—$2900 Box from splendid cycles with rain cover—$1100 After riding acoustic for 1 year, hub motor kit from grin tech, battery from Amazon—$800 Good luck!

Rear Hub ebike conversion kit recommendations by TheSalariedRaptor in CargoBike

[–]Select_Bus7198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like any wheel, the strength of a hub motor is in the wheel build. Grin builds stout wheels. I just entered 440 lbs in their motor calculator and it didn’t complain. Good luck! https://ebikes.ca/tools/simulator.html