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'I think the bigger friend is Doug Ford'
I guess we know who else is in Dougie's pocket book, eh?
And the screen is way more visible.
$1000 Canadian is a bit of an ouch, though.
If I catch their eye and I know they’re actually seeing me, that’s about the only time.
I try to make eye contact, especially where multi-use paths venture into intersections on a cross ride, because people ALWAYS drive right into the cross ride as they "stop" for their turn. But I'm finding more and more that the tint on many vehicles makes it impossible to even see if the driver is looking at you. So, I'm often forced to stop waiting for them to stop, just so I can continue with my right of way. Incredibly frustrating, but you've gotta stay alive.
That's a YOU problem, WestJet. Pay your mechanics what they deserve, and treat them like people.
For sure. I'm only saying that the advantage we all seek really only applies when others are paying attention.
When I'm driving or cycling, I can see cyclists that are hundreds of meters away. Yet, a cyclist less than 10m from a motorist at an intersection is suddenly unseeable? No, someone was distracted or impaired while at the wheel.
Lights at night.
I completely agree, but this still doesn't fix the problem of motorists "not seeing you" when they are looking down at their phone.
I've nearly been hit a few times by turning cars... while wearing high-viz and reflective clothing... riding a bike that's high-viz... riding on tires that have reflective sidewalls... while using a flashing front light, a solid front light... equipped with a flashing rear light... and riding in a slow, predictable way.
Being visible only works on those who are paying attention around you, and these days that means fewer and fewer people.
In the RC car world, I've heard of people having their workshop go into flames from batteries that were simply in storage... not charging or anything.
I keep mine (RC car batteries) in a special, fireproof box when they are not in use, and also charge them in that box (as it's designed to be).
Not an easy way to do with this larger, e-bike batteries, especially when those batteries are built into the frame of the vehicle (some e-bikes and pretty much all e-scooters).
I guess anything is possible, but you are right that most of the time, there is a reason.
Realistically, the EV/e-bike industries will destroy themselves if they can't come up with safer battery tech that won't kill your entire family.
At some point, everyone will have multiple e-vehicles in their home, office, or parked in an underground/above ground parking garage.
If something isn't done fast, these cases of fires will be so common that people will accept them as "normal".
The maximum range is stated as 50 kilometers, although this can only be achieved under optimal conditions.
"Long range" has different meanings to everyone.
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The photo was from a site that no longer seems to be up. The pedal on the right, measuring at 15.7mm is the same size that the pedal on my indoor spin bike uses and I want to use standard 9/16 threaded pedals instead.
Has anyone come across this size??? Do adapters exist to step up standard 9/16 to 15.7mm?
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Polyester bee?
(lemmy.ca)
Context:
This guy landed on my shoulder and just walked around for a few minutes.
Southern Ontario Around 2:30pm in bright sun; 24 Celsius.
(S)he was loaded with pollen and the bands on their abdomen were white.
From a list of possible bees in Ontario, I have narrowed it down to the polyester bee, but if anyone can confirm, I'd appreciate it.
It's been pretty depressing seeing fewer pollinators around year after year, so this guy really made my day!
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Anyone use "Da Brim" on their helmet?
(lemmy.ca)
Now that summer is almost here, I'm looking for better ways to protect myself from the sun. I generally dislike sunscreen, but I do wear it while riding.
The helmet visor "Da Brim" (website) caught my attention. Since I wear a huge-ass sombrero-style hat when I'm off the bike, I'm fine with the way Da Brim looks.
For context, some of my summer rides might have me in 8-10+ hours of sun, which isn't good, even with sunscreen on. If Da Brim can make the experience more tolerable, I'm in!
I'm curious to hear from anyone who has one, and what their experience has been.
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Doing your job at a high standard is a problem? Who makes this garbage up?
If the experience that a paying customer gets is worse than the experience they get from pirating, then that's the fault of the company selling that enshitified experience.
It's wild how modern businesses are trying to kill themselves with every terrible idea they have to make more money.
That's a lot of terrorism without being shot and killed by police. Wow.
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Showroom7561
joined 1 year ago
Downfall? LOL
Brompton has a multi-decade reputation with a legendary reputation, even with non-cyclists.
Who the hell is "Flit"?