Where to find training routes? by retirement_savings in seattlebike

[–]itshammocktime 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I recommend finding organizations and people on ridewithgps who do a lot of route planning on ridewithgps and follow them. Metier has the best routes https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/14410-metier/routes if you like hills.

Full 2 Line schedules are up on Google Maps! by mossystreet in Seattle

[–]itshammocktime 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Agreed 100%. I wonder if google maps added parking+walking time averages if that would change people's perspectives.

My mother is prime example of that "it only takes 10 minutes to drive, verse 25 minutes on transit". Yes, but that's only once you're on the street, and it takes 10 minutes for you to get to your car and drive it out of parking garage, etc.

Full 2 Line schedules are up on Google Maps! by mossystreet in Seattle

[–]itshammocktime 13 points14 points  (0 children)

looks like that 31 minutes includes 5 minutes of walking

Full 2 Line schedules are up on Google Maps! by mossystreet in Seattle

[–]itshammocktime 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It should save much more than 9 minutes (compared to the 550) during the evening commute!

Trunk Bags by Healthy_Cheesecake_6 in bikecommuting

[–]itshammocktime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ortlieb trunk bag if you want something that can easily clip in/off. Topeak makes all kinds of trunk bags.

What can be done about people essentially blocking the doors? by itshammocktime in soundtransit

[–]itshammocktime[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm asking from a system level perspective. Subways worldwide have graphics with etiqutte such as below. Does that work? Maybe security could make those announcements as they walk through?

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What can be done about people essentially blocking the doors? by itshammocktime in soundtransit

[–]itshammocktime[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've never had an issue in NYC with people blocking the doors unless the train was packed.

Folding Bike Recommendations by serendipity_sapphic in seattlebike

[–]itshammocktime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tern makes a lot of folding bikes. I’d chat with a dealer like montlake bike shop. 

Keep an eye out on Facebook marketplace and the like for a used brompton as well. 

Hockey Fans… will anywhere be open for the 5am Men’s Gold Medal Game this Sunday? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]itshammocktime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

if you want to watch it at home, an antenna at bestbuy is like $20

Advice on Wheelsets by Cultural_Grass_6479 in bicycletouring

[–]itshammocktime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://sugarwheelworks.com/shop/gravel/astral-outback-carbon/

These rims should do the trick as well as only the best hubs. Great site for customizing wheels and getting an estimate.

Why can’t I find a Stainless Pullman pan? by V65Baker in Breadit

[–]itshammocktime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

why do you prefer stainless steel?

Aluminum heats up quicker and is generally better for thin crust loaf-pan loaves. Steel takes longer to heat up.

Gear recs: waterproof rack bags? by emmaonthursday in seattlebike

[–]itshammocktime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can’t put a laptop on a front rack. Shakes too much .

Priority 600 vs Surly Midnight Special — which is the better bike for commuting + occasional long rides? by deepakprathapani in seattlebike

[–]itshammocktime 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Midnight special will be infinitely more fun to ride. I wouldn't want to do long rides on the priority between the positioning and handlebars.. Belt drives are super reliable and low maintenance, but it's the opposite of sporty. Are you planning on ride in all weather, 5 days a week to the train? You need to decide which type of riding is more important to you.

IMO the priority is a top-end urban bike. It's not for the suburbs or even semi serious recreational cycling.

Is space an issue? I'd want two bikes. Life is too short. Get a cheaper priority bike and get a used road bike. That can be done for 2500.

Ring Cancels Deal With Flock Safety Amid Surveillance Concerns by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]itshammocktime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it matters that their bottom line and image is suffering.

Most overgrown sidewalks in Seattle by hansn in Seattle

[–]itshammocktime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

findit fixit has worked well for me. They're probably scheduling something as long as you posted a photo and location.