tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post341765215172126502..comments2024-03-27T07:25:55.115-04:00Comments on Bike Snob NYC: Heavy Is The Fred That Wears The CrownBikeSnobNYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256142855437740163noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-79134076145263010962019-04-29T15:40:05.047-04:002019-04-29T15:40:05.047-04:00Maybe the cops would have passed them by had they ...Maybe the cops would have passed them by had they been wearing these: https://www.bikesandbullets.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8_Xd7fHy4QIVUKsBCh0tSASZEAEYASAAEgJ3d_D_BwEMr. Homegrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903804104014983893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-85104882866065101232019-04-24T16:24:42.263-04:002019-04-24T16:24:42.263-04:00Anon @ 3:20
What's next? Obviously bib short...Anon @ 3:20<br /><br />What's next? Obviously bib shorts over a white cotton crew neck t-shirtJLRBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-55276556058213533342019-04-24T16:18:01.670-04:002019-04-24T16:18:01.670-04:00Youse guys in NYC, enjoy your week off.
I believe ...Youse guys in NYC, enjoy your week off.<br />I believe time off time is done here in the NC.<br />Is there such a thing a rack envy?<br />I'm happy with my Saris Bones rack as well as one of the Saris hitch racks.<br />When I see one of those 1UP racks I get...nevermind. bad boy of the southnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-81416360931932342712019-04-24T15:20:11.127-04:002019-04-24T15:20:11.127-04:00Strava, GPS? What's next, Zwift? Please get ri...Strava, GPS? What's next, Zwift? Please get rid of this industry shill and let the Snob out of the basement where you have him bound and gagged. Meanwhile, WTF is the Eroica CA story already? Old-farts want to know!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-71073764945137253072019-04-24T13:34:24.702-04:002019-04-24T13:34:24.702-04:00So long as no one (except the driver) gets injured...So long as no one (except the driver) gets injured, I'm looking forward to a bloated SUV falling through the sidewalk in NYC, IMHO it is only a matter of time.HDEBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-83667339485296472802019-04-24T13:30:12.217-04:002019-04-24T13:30:12.217-04:00SF person at 5:43 -
Without getting into a NYC an...SF person at 5:43 -<br /><br />Without getting into a NYC and SF debate, I grant you the weather is on occasion pleasant in SF - but often it is downright cold. The weather in NY really isn't that bad - who doesn't like the variation?<br /><br />More to the point, while Manhattan is expensive, isn't SF simply outrageously expensive?<br /><br />Of course, some of the riding from the Paola Alto area to the beach is pretty damn impressive for an east coaster. If you don't have to deal with cops giving out tickets, It sound great.Would like to know morenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-47435525319073584792019-04-24T13:12:13.502-04:002019-04-24T13:12:13.502-04:00GPS can be wonky. And we blame Strava (which is go...GPS can be wonky. And we blame Strava (which is good fun), but it's often the device doing the measurement. I run an Android and a Garmin watch at the same time and marvel at the differences. Doesn't really matter, but they provide remarkably precise data for something so imprecise. <br /><br />There is a traffic circle where going as fast as my little pins can carry me, I get a PR of 26 seconds, but the KOM was 4 seconds. It's been removed, but I think someone must have thrown their device across the circle in frustration. <br />huskerdontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-65994014648517237762019-04-24T12:05:17.369-04:002019-04-24T12:05:17.369-04:00How to find questionable Strava times:
1. Find a ...How to find questionable Strava times:<br /><br />1. Find a recreational bike path. The more hybrids, the better.<br />2. Find where the parking lot is. <br />3. Look for segments on the roads that lead away from the parking lot. <br /><br />The typical KOM on those roads will feature 35 mph uphill speeds. The KOM holder will be someone who posted two rides three years ago. On one local segment, it was the top five (my local segments don't typically feature a large number of "attempts").<br />Some guy from upstatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-59228096190160962712019-04-24T10:19:15.772-04:002019-04-24T10:19:15.772-04:00Wait - looking closer at those pictures, I do not ...Wait - looking closer at those pictures, I do not see a bell on either of the bikes, nor do I see a bell on the Subaru.<br /><br />Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.JLRBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-24060777124584284802019-04-23T23:09:41.930-04:002019-04-23T23:09:41.930-04:00When it comes to cars; it's better to insure t...When it comes to cars; it's better to insure than ensureUpTheGradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148805223392632877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-29748322624804289572019-04-23T22:53:24.795-04:002019-04-23T22:53:24.795-04:00"don't get a car." Absolutely godda..."don't get a car." Absolutely goddamn right!Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03870186700642107667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-50969790178255180182019-04-23T22:44:03.566-04:002019-04-23T22:44:03.566-04:00Disingenuous,
The segment is mostly downhill.
--...Disingenuous,<br /><br />The segment is mostly downhill.<br /><br />--Tan TenovoBikeSnobNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11256142855437740163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-73611211312615259942019-04-23T21:46:29.851-04:002019-04-23T21:46:29.851-04:00A career could be made out of "flagging"...A career could be made out of "flagging" Strava segments. Some Freds really get agitated when one of their KOMs falls due to an "athlete" forgetting to shut off the app after a ride, and they set all kinds of KOMs in the SUV on the drive home...DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349270148143817715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-25839775518423868592019-04-23T21:03:53.759-04:002019-04-23T21:03:53.759-04:0030.7 mph UPHILL???!!!???
How is this for a theory...30.7 mph UPHILL???!!!???<br /><br />How is this for a theory: Strava gets and retains more members, and gets them to pay more money, if they feel good about themselves and their achievements. Especially if Strava gives them proof to them and others that there actually is an achievement to feel good about. Proof they can't get anywhere else. So they occasionally give each members an "achievement" beyond their actual performance. Strava can use the same data and math the computer slot machine people use to figure out the minimum payout they have to give, and how often, to keep suckers playing.Disingenuousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-70468678482507241402019-04-23T18:15:29.649-04:002019-04-23T18:15:29.649-04:00Hitch racks. I found out one thing about them by ...Hitch racks. I found out one thing about them by accident. If another driver runs into you because "they didn't see you!" or "they came out of nowhere!", They still get to pay for your bike, rack and car (at least where I live). <br /><br />If you have a roof rack. You don't want to pull into the garage and let the nose of the seat get caught on the open garage door and pull the rack and bike off the roof of the car. Because after you get out to survey the damage, it will not fall and land on the back glass and trunk of the car mangling both.(right). And you get to pay even if the insurance pays.<br /><br />But I've never had this happen.... :-)<br /><br />patiently waitingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-22201744983811510512019-04-23T17:58:11.081-04:002019-04-23T17:58:11.081-04:00You can't trust Strava. My time on yesterday&#...You can't trust Strava. My time on yesterday's South County South Bound segment-1.6 mi. 128. ft -1.5% -has me at 5:07 for a rank of 149 year to date. But Strava couldn't see that I had to practically stop as I passed a guy wearing running shorts and a yarmulke, walking with two little kids, each on bikes. To make matters worse, as I rolled by, the guy starts dancing. And I'm laughing. Forget Strava. Doothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-74168722824355930002019-04-23T17:43:34.358-04:002019-04-23T17:43:34.358-04:00have been in San Francisco for about 9 months now ...have been in San Francisco for about 9 months now after over 20 years in NYC. One clear advantage here is that the cops are not out to get cyclists. In NYC I was ticketed on 4 occasions inside of 2 years, around $500 in fines. All except 1 were at a trap that was inside or just outside of CP. These were all for rolling through stop signs or redlights at like 5MPH after looking both ways, 2 of these times were not at intersections but at traffic free cross walks in the park. I never buzz pedestrians at intersections and always give the right of way even if they don't have it (crossing against a light). Also as a long time rider in cities I ride carefully. Yet I still got hit with $500 of fines? In SF, in my short time here, I haven't seen any bike traps and have never had a cop look at me twice for practicing the same behavior. I think the rationale is that they have bigger issues to look after. Oh yes and the weather is better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-55356747175592972982019-04-23T16:15:18.072-04:002019-04-23T16:15:18.072-04:00I loves a bell on my bike, but is there really a l...I loves a bell on my bike, but is there really a law up thar' that you have to have one??? And confiscating the bikes afterward??? That's just wrong.Ellienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-40113544258823090472019-04-23T16:14:12.431-04:002019-04-23T16:14:12.431-04:00In 15 years there will be a "smart helmet/Bik...In 15 years there will be a "smart helmet/Bike" combination where your electronic shifting will not work unless your helmet is on and buckled.<br />Grumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888087510150612547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-85745228446994749282019-04-23T15:42:03.097-04:002019-04-23T15:42:03.097-04:00I have the 4-bike version of that Saris rack, I...I have the 4-bike version of that Saris rack, I'm VERY satisfied with it! Yes, it has a locking pin to hold it onto our minivan. I can even cram a Trail-a-bike and a bmx bike in between the 4 regular bikes so that I can schlep all 18 of my children to places where we ride bikes together. When the rack is loaded with 6 bikes as described, it is a bit heavy to raise and lower. Like, pretty much a 2-person job, except that I do manage it alone when my better half is packing the horde's stuff and doing their hair in a hotel room in Billings Montana or whereever we're staying while I'm getting the car ready. Some of the newest levered-style racks would be easier to raise up and down, but aren't tray-style. I'd be interested if they had one with a hydraulic piston assist on a tray-style rack, I'm sure someone is working on it.<br />Also, when the rack is fully loaded on the back, the front of the car seems to get slightly "light", so the front-wheel-drive tires spin a little on gravel. Also, the traction control kicks in on turns on the freeway sometimes, which shuts of the cruise control unexpectedly.<br /><br />I doubt anyone will read this, wonder if I'll bother checking back to see if any other comments pertain. But yes, there is a nice locking bolt that attaches the rack to my car.Gnarlynickbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291608990254354248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-33244054434363730152019-04-23T14:57:31.831-04:002019-04-23T14:57:31.831-04:00USING CRACKDOWN IN A SENTANCE:
'Always ride w...USING CRACKDOWN IN A SENTANCE:<br /><br />'Always ride with your crackdown" ***<br /><br /><br />***recumbent riders may ignore this advicedancesonpedalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164303442656489828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-58063507230848615202019-04-23T14:52:42.657-04:002019-04-23T14:52:42.657-04:00"Plus it carries every one of my bikes" ..."Plus it carries every one of my bikes" - all at one time?JLRBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-59846801290869440462019-04-23T14:51:49.112-04:002019-04-23T14:51:49.112-04:00Investment tip: Sell your stock in Saris, the SNOB...Investment tip: Sell your stock in Saris, the SNOB effect is about to kick inJLRBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-10350793815885268682019-04-23T13:46:52.826-04:002019-04-23T13:46:52.826-04:00Podium?Podium?Watch and Camera Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16316871716862107868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-90457677306356235402019-04-23T13:00:34.346-04:002019-04-23T13:00:34.346-04:00I leave me hitch rack on 24/7/365 because it's...I leave me hitch rack on 24/7/365 because it's America and I am winning, damnit. (Also, I live in the 'burbs.) Parallel parking in the city hasn't been too bad, but with the rack extended and bikes on it, I have parked and found my tires on top of someone's hood. This was in Jersey City, come to think of it. Luckily I did not get shot for the infraction on this one occasion.huskerdontnoreply@blogger.com