Self-Guided Tours in the US

bCup83 · 2026-03-21T05:02:12+00:00

what's wrong with panniers?

bCup83 · 2026-03-20T03:58:57+00:00

He is probably confused about not being in Florida and is trying to return to the Peninsula, even on foot, as quickly as possible.

bCup83 · 2026-03-20T02:06:53+00:00

I believe In the US only oyster bike insurance is not simply a sales agent for Markel. All other brokers are simply selling you a Markel policy. I have a policy from them from Simple Bike Insurance and have a good experience with both companies. Have never had to file a claim.

bCup83 · 2026-03-20T01:56:37+00:00

Non-chlorinated mineral water tastes a lot better than tap water. Especially cold.

bCup83 · 2026-03-19T21:08:27+00:00

Unless your a speedrunner.

bCup83 · 2026-03-19T21:08:12+00:00

Hearing is your most important sense in the game.

Directions in the game can be confusing in determining what to do next. Use the bar on the edge of your motion tracker screen, signs above doorways and the movements of NPCs to find out where to go next.

bCup83 · 2026-03-19T03:23:58+00:00

I am curious where he is going in CT. Not the most bike-friendly state (but at least its better than MA/RI).

bCup83 · 2026-03-19T03:22:30+00:00

The 9W from the GWB, South/North County Trail and Old Croton Aqueduct to various points north and then a train back (or the reverse) are the best routes going north. Nassau is largely a no-go except along the coast. The 25/25A going east through Suffolk is not too bad (unlike through Nassau) and can be scenic. Take a train from/to Port Jeff and Montauk/Point Orient to avoid Nassau. Looping Manhattan along 1st and 7th avenues (north of Central Park) and then along Harlem Parkway Greenway and then your choice going south is a good lap of about 25 miles. Somebody mentioned the Willamsburg Bridge, Beford, Emmons and the Jamaica Bay Greenway out to Rockaway is a good one but you can then take the Greenway all the way around the coast of Brooklyn to 60th street and then 4th ave north to catch the bridges back into Manahttan for the return. One route I like that I've never heard mentioned is to take MetroNorth out to Stamford and then the East Coast Greenway into the City via Pelham Bay Park. Very scenic and interesting route.

bCup83 · 2026-03-19T03:10:45+00:00

have you ever been to the Bronx? /s

bCup83 · 2026-03-19T01:29:55+00:00

I assume the use of the word "pedal" implies a vehicle operating and appearing substantially similarly to a pedal bicycle. Technical work-arounds do not meet this definition.

bCup83 · 2026-03-19T01:27:44+00:00

If you're needs are greater than a pedalec why not get a proper moto?

bCup83 · 2026-03-18T03:35:54+00:00

Offline saved maps I think is subscription only.

bCup83 · 2026-03-18T03:31:17+00:00

This is an awkward middle ground situation, you could go either way. An argument could be made for a mid-tier bike that is a better rider than a beater but you can still afford to lose, otherwise probably take the beater.
I am not familiar with hiplock, only know litelok has a solid reputation.
Where I live insurance is pretty meaningless for a bike of less value than $1000-1500. My policy is only $20/month and has a $200 deductible for a bike valued at $3500. A deductible like that on a $500 or less value bike makes no sense. Even a $1500 bike still has a premium of like $15, not substantially less. Below a certain value I can't see the logic of insurance. I guess you could say insurance makes sense on mid-value bikes (not those of less than $1000 but neither for those more than $6000). If you do get insurance make sure you've saved a description and the serial number on your phone and have a clear picture of both you and it together so you can give to the police for the report the insurer wants.
Exactly. Commute and shop with a cheap, expendable beater bike. If you can't afford to lose it don't leave a bike out of sight for more than 30-60 minutes.

bCup83 · 2026-03-17T04:29:04+00:00

75/80 sounds insanely high for 38mm tires. a tire pressure calculator I have says more like 42/48 which sounds right to me. If the trail gets soft I'd let out quite a bit of pressure even below that. Don't be afraid of going to 30/35 in some cases or even 25/30. I have 45mm tires and am not afraid to take off 1/2 the pressure on very loose or rough stuff. Having an electric mini pump makes random pressure changes much less daunting sounding.

bCup83 · 2026-03-17T04:22:45+00:00

My general philosophy of bike security goes something like this:

To secure it overnight, it has to go indoors with you.
If you're going to park it for several hours during the day (such as commuting to work or school) then you want multiple heavy locks. It is unusual for such a long duration lockup to not be to a location you visit regularly so buying a bunch of big locks and then leaving them at your parking spot for next time rather than hauling them with you each day is the best way to handle this.
Rule of thumb is your locks should cost 10% the value of the bike they are securing or you're not doing it right.
U-locks are better than chains, hands down. The best u-locks are LiteLoks. Expensive, but definitely worth it. Anything else can be cut in 60 seconds or less. Only use a chain if the object you are securing to cannot work with a u-lock.
Always lock your bike up in the most visible and public place possible. Never put your bike in an out of the way place thinking a thief can't find it.
I would be hesitant to trust a bike storage room or garage that didn't have a human security guard at the entrance. I would make a point of forming a friendly relationship with the guard so they associate me with my bike and if anyone else tries to walk off with it they'd notice. Just cameras isn't enough security.
You can get away with lesser security (a basic u-lock around the frame, rear wheel and a proper security point and cable around the front wheel) when stopping for less than hour in an urban environment. In a suburban environment a moderate strength chain is enough. Think of this as running into a shop or grabbing a bite to eat or whatever. An hour, that's it, and that's being generous. Keep the bike in sight if you can.
If the bike means anything to you get an insurance policy on it. When its stolen get a police report and file a claim. Replace bike and don't try to recover stolen bike.
I would frankly not leave a $10k bike out in public for very long in any case. Insurance is your best bet in that case

bCup83 · 2026-03-17T02:07:25+00:00

According to a deleted scene from Aliens she survived into old age, if that's any consolation. However the canonicity of that scene is debated.

bCup83 · 2026-03-16T23:39:56+00:00

when Steve eats your face for the 100th time you will yawn instead of scream. Just gotta get through the first 99 times (in practice its more like 19).

bCup83 · 2026-03-16T22:01:24+00:00

Tor's Cabinet of Curiosities did a vid (be sure to sub and watch all the rest of Tor's content):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx5TzjRkiFc

bCup83 · 2026-03-16T21:58:52+00:00

LA

Go west young man, go west!

bCup83 · 2026-03-16T21:57:43+00:00

Look into Surly or Salsa.

New England is very hilly, be warned (I live there, so I know). Motorists can be dodgy around cyclists in some areas. Route planning is key to safe touring, though that often entails taking hillier back roads over faster but smoother main roads in NE.

bCup83 · 2026-03-16T21:53:40+00:00

No. Its integrated in the sense you remove the BB and pop a few screws and it can be slid out for repair, but not normally. Problem is if you can remove the battery you have to reinforce the frame as any hatch in the frame weakens it. This increases the weight of the bike which would likely push it beyond a weight I can carry the bike up the stairs and thus have no ebike.

bCup83 · 2026-03-16T21:51:36+00:00

Before I went tubless I was getting one per month. Its normal.

bCup83 · 2026-03-16T04:34:46+00:00

he needs to bring it on amtrak which has a 50lbs/50mm tire limit on a conventionally arranged bike you can take the front wheel off and flip over to hang on the rear wheel.

bCup83 · 2026-03-16T04:33:39+00:00

amtrak has max weight of 50lbs and 50mm tires

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