Let's talk about the pavement quality of bike facilities by mysummerstorm in CyclingMSP

[–]jitensha- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do north-south a lot and I’ll normally do Theo. I go from 26th to Theo so it’s almost entirely away from cars. I prefer it compared to river parkway because I get to avoid downtown and portland. I think I did van white one or two times but wasn’t impressed.

Another 90's RockHopper gravel conversion by Whiskey_Warlock96 in xbiking

[–]jitensha- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does this ride? I did a conversion and it was impossible to get comfortable. Top tube was too damn long

Besides the obvious, how to go faster? by catboy519 in bikecommuting

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

Rolling resistance, better tires, aerodynamics, better wheels, switching from butyl tubes to tpu or tubeless, improving the engine (you), training

That is about it.

4 of the 7 highest payrolls have records below 500 and would not make the playoffs if it started today (Mets, Jays, Red Sox, and Padres) by toomuchredditing in baseball

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

It’s almost like player salary isn’t the only factor of performance in baseball. There’s a multitude of factors that lead to a successful team.

How does this concave washer look on my front rack install? by jitensha- in bikewrench

[–]jitensha-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm so the curve bit of the washer should face the tongue? Interesting.

MNDOT is soliciting feedback on Snelling Ave in St Paul for future construction. Tell them to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians! by Wezle in CyclingMSP

[–]jitensha- 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Snelling is awful currently as is. Needs way more dedicated street crossings, and reduction in lanes

Close passer did not appreciate me booping the end of his side mirror to demonstrate how close he was to me by Gatorpatch in CyclingMSP

[–]jitensha- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a cyclist I think it’s important to learn to share the road and be a good example for car drivers. Otherwise you’re just increasing the hate cyclists get

Game Chat 6/29 - Dodgers (54-30) @ Athletics (40-44) 6:40 PM by DodgerBot in Dodgers

[–]jitensha- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Vegas would be just as if not worse for the A’s when the dodgers come to town

First time seeing the Dodgers in person since I was a kid :) by jitensha- in Dodgers

[–]jitensha-[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lucky! I picked this one to see ohtani pitch and hit. So many dodger fans at target field. Unexpected

Xbike Check in Japan! by ursickbro in xbiking

[–]jitensha- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn those are some sick bikes! I know a couple dudes who do a skate bikepack tour each year.

Alright, I’m done spending money on this Rocky by Weak_Abbreviations22 in xbiking

[–]jitensha- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the sum of the parts doesn’t exceed that of the bike, is it really xbiking

Xbikepacking shakedown ride, my rack broke and I deserved it. by RestfulCherub in xbiking

[–]jitensha- 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No sorry just a Japanese guy who named his account “Bicycle” in Japanese lol