Showroom7561

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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Fast charging would be useful in touring and bikepacking;

I agree, but THIS bike is not it! It doesn't even have fork mounts or rack mounts from what I can see. Who is this bike actually for?

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I wish that happened. It's very difficult to convince an EV owner to take a train or bus, even if they are electric.

The more convenient we make driving in cars, and the better drivers "feel" about driving an EV, the more difficult it is to move away from car dependency.

Here's a survey from CAA (Insurance company in Canada, like AAA in the States):

Drivers were more likely to drive more in a battery-powered EV than even a Hybrid.

And this part kills me: "The majority of trips for both BEV and PHEV drivers are relatively short, typically staying within 10 kilometers of home. This pattern reflects the convenience of electric driving for routine commutes and local errands."

UCDavis Institute of Transportation Studies also found that EVs are driven more than gas cars (SOURCE).

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

No mention of range, which could be the deal-breaker.

If you're getting decent range, then 15-minute charging really isn't wanted/needed.

This might be good for people who do food delivery, but the bike itself isn't designed to be used like that...

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago (14 children)

Moving away from fossil fuels is a good thing.

Yes, but not if it promotes destructive behaviours such as increased car dependency.

EVs are like low-calorie sweeteners: they do nothing to stop obesity, and actually encourage more eating (and more obesity).

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 weeks ago

That's rare.

I've checked out dozens of sites where pedestrians or cyclists were killed by drivers. Municipalities pretty much never make those areas safe. Not even with paint lines.

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I've used Biosteel sports drinks, and they were great! They do have powder, too.

And all their products are now Made in Canada.

EDIT: I just looked up LMNT, and damn, do they add a lot of sodium to their drinks. I haven't honestly found anything with that much. I'd have to even look up what the negatives are of having that amount in a dose-bomb.

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago

It does read like AI slop. Seeing how the thumbnails of the articles on the site also appear to be AI generated, I'm basically dismissing it all.

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 weeks ago

Return to office = return to distractions for most people.

If you want people to do productive work, you need to put them in an environment that gives them that opportunity.

If that's an office, fine. But if that's at home (a.k.a "Home office"), or at a cafe, or on the beach, that should be fine, too!

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 weeks ago

I see this pretty much every time I ride. Multiple times. 😮‍💨

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 36 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Merz hailed the deal, which was clinched in a ballroom at Trump’s golf resort in Scotland, saying it avoided “needless escalation in transatlantic trade relations” and averted a potentially damaging trade war.

Nothing about this "deal" prevents Trump from being Trump.

EU caved, and that's a massive show of weakness.

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 weeks ago

Less really is more! LOL

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

Dr. Sbaitso never asked me to commit atrocities.

 

I'd be interesting to know what this is actually classified as, legally.

Riding on the sidewalk with a 500lb+ "mobility scooter" that's basically a narrow car seems like it could raise a lot of questions.

That said, I'd love to see these replace full-size cars for people who still want/need to drive around town for errands.

 

The screenshot was taken from a live stream at 1:30pm on a Wednesday, not during long-weekend rush hour.

The Gardiner, just like the 401 and the DVP, are a traffic nightmare nearly all the time, yet they don't have bike lanes on them.

This isn't some strange coincidence or conspiracy.

Car dependency, rather than people riding bikes, taking public transit, or walking, is the real problem causing traffic and gridlock.

 

What's maddening is that the area surrounding this new store is among the best for dedicated bike paths in the city.

 

Neuron’s rider survey for the year revealed just over 43 per cent of trips replaced someone taking a car. It also found nearly 17 per cent more trip resulted in riders buying some at a local business while the average spend per trip increased to $48, up from $37 last year.

Even though I haven't been a fan of how our shared e-scooter program has been implemented, it's hard to argue with the value it brings!

Side note: This is one of two providers who offer rental e-scooters; the other one, Bird, also offers e-bike rentals in the city.

 

Ignoring that my country doesn't allow Idaho Stops, or that my Provincial Government wants to actively kill cyclists by removing safe cycling infrastructure, I've always wondered if there's a reason why cyclists aren't allowed to simply ride through an intersection like the one in the photo.

I'm talking about the right side, where the bike lane could extend through the intersection without interfering with other vehicles, including those that are turning left.

This would not only keep those stops safer (clears the cyclist out of the intersection), but would just make sense from a transportation efficiency standpoint.

Is there something I'm missing, or do cyclists have to stop only because motorists would take a tantrum if they weren't required to?

 

Just a little PSA in case you guys get the same.

I'd usually hang up when I get political calls or surveys, but I made it very clear that Doug Ford will not get my support specifically because of Bill 212.

And if the NDP or Liberals call, I will thank them for opposing Bill 212.

 

Hey guys,

So... I've been using a small electric pump for my bikes and e-scooters over the last few years.

They are nice, but really aren't designed to be used as often as I do.

I'm a fan of low-tech gear, so I'm looking for a good quality floor pump that will last the next 20+ years. Obviously, it needs to be serviceable and have easily replaceable parts. And it needs to be accurate, for sure. LOL

I'm reading reviews from Wirecutter and various cycling sites, and they are all over the place with recommendations. I think a lot of their choices are driven by affiliate links, so there's that.

Does this unicorn exist?

 

There it is, folks, the Ford Government wants us dead.

I was never a hostile cyclist, but I guess I'll need to become one in order to fight against this war for personal safety.

Here's to hoping that DoFo and his cult get stuck in traffic for an eternity.

 

Absolutely heartbreaking. Seeing where this crash took place, I can only guess that the driver failed to stop and ran right through the cross-ride.

 

You guys make me so proud! Keep the pressure up!

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