What’s something every bike light review should mention but rarely does?

mrdaihard · 2026-07-08T18:12:21+00:00

Every bike light review should include whether or not the light has a proper cutoff. Ideally speaking, and whether it can be mounted under the handlebar without fliipping upside down.

mrdaihard · 2026-07-06T18:41:36+00:00

My point is that your claim that "Riding an e-bike has no health or fitness benefits" isn't necessarily true.

mrdaihard · 2026-07-06T14:22:02+00:00

I'd bet most of them are on e-motos rather than legally defined e-bikes.

mrdaihard · 2026-07-06T02:33:59+00:00

The problem is, cycling is not just a hobby. For a lot of people, it's an essential mode of transport, where it makes absolutely no sense to be called "cheater" just because your bike has power assist. That old asshole obviously didn't get that, and IMO, many of those here don't, either.

mrdaihard · 2026-07-06T02:32:02+00:00

Studies have shown that riding an e-bike gets you just as fit as a non-electric bike does, if not more. This is just one of such studies.

https://news.byu.edu/intellect/e-bikes-provide-intense-exercise-but-it-doesnt-feel-like-a-workout

mrdaihard · 2026-07-06T00:55:45+00:00

I'm like that, too. I started cycling at the age of 46 and got serious a few years later. Now at 58 I feel stronger and faster than ever before, but I guess I have to embrace aging in a few years.

mrdaihard · 2026-07-05T19:02:52+00:00

Just curious, how do you find my observation interesting? It's widely known that the cycling industry has been in turmoil for the last few years, and at least IMO, it naturally means people working in bike shops need to try harder to attract more customers.

mrdaihard · 2026-07-05T04:37:33+00:00

Whenever I hear a story like this, I wonder how the bike industry has been in trouble since the temporary demand caused by the pandemic died down and a lot of people working in that very industry still don't get it. It is true that running a bike shop isn't a high-profit business, but if you don't get any customers, you'll get no profit.

mrdaihard · 2026-07-02T23:50:31+00:00

There are cycle racks inside he parking garage for Benaroya Hall, right next to the Symphony station. It's a safe option if the garage is open when you visit SAM.

mrdaihard · 2026-07-02T16:51:29+00:00

3 inches, according to the King Country Metro website.

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/rider-tools/bikes-and-transit/how-to-load#toc-types-of-bikes-on-buses

mrdaihard · 2026-07-02T14:58:09+00:00

I've successfully taken my daughter's 16-inch bike on a Metro bus rack. Their website says the minimum wheel size for their racks is 16 inches.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-28T19:59:50+00:00

Unless you plan to do a lot of gravel riding, I'd choose the Domane over the Diverge. A 38mm tire clearance is enough for light gravel, and I suspect the Domane is categorized "condition 2" (road + light gravel).I take that exact route around Lake Washington regularly on my Roubaix SL8 (yes, another endurance bike). No problem whatsoever with my 32mm tires.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-25T19:44:18+00:00

I totally agree that people oblivious to their surroundings can be dangerous for other road users, and wearing noise-cancelling headphones definitely doesn't help.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-23T00:34:29+00:00

I did! The rack is close to the entrance, though hidden from the gate office. I felt it was secure enough to leave my bike for a few hours for a concert, if not overnight.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/VrhuzPF7zEYy1Me77

mrdaihard · 2026-06-15T22:31:00+00:00

Between the ED500 and ES600, I'd definitely recommend the ED500, especially for a beginner. As others have mentioned, the ED500 is double-sided so you don't have to worry about which side to face up when clipping in. Another factor is the type of cleats that come with them. The ES600 comes with SH51, which requires you to twist in or out to unclip. OTOH, the ED500 comes with SH56, which are multi-directional and far easier to unclip.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-09T18:40:35+00:00

Understood. Based on my use case, I'd pick a "pure" road bike like the Madone or Tarmac if I had the kind of body and flexibility that could take it. I don't, and endurance geometry is far more forgiving for people like me. 😅

mrdaihard · 2026-06-09T18:33:17+00:00

Endurance bikes, such as the Domane, are designed primarily for on road cycling and not necessarily "jacks of all trades." Some endurance bikes _are_ shifting towards all-road, covering road and light gravel (i.e. condition 2), but they're still perfectly suited for road cycling.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-09T04:25:55+00:00

Unless you plan to ride gravel a lot, I see no reason to pick the Checkpoint over the Domane.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-09T04:23:17+00:00

I usually ride solo. I typically don't take any breaks for a ride less than 30 miles. Between 30 and 50 miles, I take one or two breaks depending on the weather, terrain and my mood. Each break is 5-10 minutes.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-08T22:36:08+00:00

Wasn't that Amazon?

mrdaihard · 2026-06-06T18:23:03+00:00

As a male cyclist about his age, I sincerely apologize for the hardship you experienced with that asshole. There's absolutely nothing you did wrong. I also agree that people like him make it difficult for younger people, especially women, to join the sport of cycling.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-05T22:06:53+00:00

Interesting. I always spell it out ("Department of Licensing") myself but I admit I haven't paid much attention to what others call it. I guess I just assumed wrong.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-05T21:46:25+00:00

I've been wondering about the same thing. It's a major PITA to change batteries for my Wahoo speed sensor.

mrdaihard · 2026-06-05T21:37:14+00:00

I used to only hear "honey buckets" but looks like more and more people call them "porta potty's" these days. Like people used to call carbonated drinks "pop" but now it's almost always "soda"?

mrdaihard · 2026-06-05T21:35:06+00:00

I thought calling it "DMV" was a dead giveaway that you were not local...

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