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  • in reply to: Cargo Bikes #1011929
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    Great stuff! Let us know how

    Great stuff! Let us know how it goes.

    My own cargo journey has been paused as my little one has just got her first pedal bike and currently looks like she might be able to ride to school without a Tern. Curses. Journey times quite variable dependent on her mood though…   

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    dave atkinson wrote:
    if adam yates wins stage 1 of the tour, that’s the story, and that’s the headline. people looking for news about the tour de france stage 1 result are looking for that. google is looking for that. 

    I take the point, but presumably readers who are actively looking for TdF coverage want to know more than just who won, and so will still click on a headline that just says “TdF Stage 1 Report”.

    in reply to: Advice needed #1014553
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    Another vote for playing with

    Another vote for playing with the angle. My weight yo-yos and, when I’m at the heavier end of the scale, I can get a bit numb. I find tilting the nose down a little makes a bit more space for the soft bits. 

    in reply to: Drivers and their problems #999841
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    I had similar recently

    I had similar recently cycling on a narrow road. The driver behind tried to go round three sides of a small park to get ahead of me while I cycled along the one remaining side. I confess I actually had to slow down to ensure we intersected at just the right moment.     

    in reply to: Masochism with a data gizmo #1013867
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    mark1a wrote:
    I use a GPS head unit on rides, currently a Garmin Edge 1040 Solar (replacing over time previously 1030 Plus, 1030, 820, 520, Wahoo RFLKT).

    Wow. I’m still nursing along a Garmin 800, though I am thinking it’s time for an update. 

    in reply to: Am I in the wrong? #1013423
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    HoarseMann wrote:
    I don’t indicate when moving between secondary and primary, it’s not necessary – that movement is within the envelope of road space a cyclist should be given anyway.

    Agree it’s within the envelope a cyclist should be given, but it doesn’t always work like that. I can think of a particular pinch point where I usually signal to make abundantly clear that I am taking primary: https://goo.gl/maps/jQiiUkdxx96ZMdCX9

    in reply to: Steel, or not #1013497
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    Seconded. I have a Fairlight

    Seconded. I have a Fairlight Faran on 38s and a Mason Definition on 28s. Subjectively the Mason feels much faster, but Strava says there’s about 1km/h in it.  

    Edited to add: I am wondering about splitting the difference and trying a Strael

    in reply to: Thoughtful Driving Ad #1013343
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    Why are they doing it? ESG

    Why are they doing it? ESG risk.

    Maybe a better analogy is it’s like Greggs offering a vegan sausage roll.

    https://www.clientearth.org/latest/press-office/press/clientearth-files-climate-risk-lawsuit-against-shell-s-board-with-support-from-institutional-investors/

    in reply to: Vélo Duo “half price sale” #1013339
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    The only way I can make it

    The only way I can make it make any sort of sense:

    • Each product was originally £15.98
    • They were then discounted by different amounts, to £8.33 and £8.16
    • Now they have both been discounted to £7.99 
    in reply to: Cargo Bikes #1011923
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    Sorry, last one, I promise.

    Sorry, last one, I promise. Back on the topic of cargo bikes, from Rad Wagon vs Tern GSD, 7 key differences:

    • Tern GSD is a folding bike (ok, I’ll let them have that on a technicality) that’s perfect for carrying around on public transport
    • Radwagon is a recumbent
    • Tern GSD does not have a rack or fenders. But also, it has a strong rack and fenders.
    • Tern GSD does not have a throttle. It is designed to be used in conjunction with a gas pedal on your vehicle.
    in reply to: Cargo Bikes #1011921
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    I really don’t understand it

    I really don’t understand it – there’s not even any advertising on the site to monetise this bilge. I am now slightly obsessed with their comedy bike comparisons.

    https://cdn.road.cc/wp-content/uploads/roadcc/ha.PNG

    in reply to: Cargo Bikes #1011915
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    quiff wrote:
    You could say it’s a Tern HSD – a bit cheaper and plausible deniability.  

    Actually, not sure this will fly. In my researches, I found this helpful (=spectacularly unhelpful) article which made me realise how different the GSD and HSD actually are: https://www.stringbike.com/tern-gsd-vs-hsd/. Some of my favourites:  

    • GSD has a lower price tag than HSD. But the GSD is also more expensive (be careful which bit of the article you show)  
    • GSD is aluminium, HSD is carbon.
    • GSD has 26″ wheels, HSD has 28″ (or possibly the reverse, depending on which bit of the article you read)

    • GSD has disc brakes, HSD has V-brakes

    • GSD is Shimano 10 speed; HSD is SRAM 11 speed

    • GSD has a derailleur, shifter, crankset and cassette because it uses a road bike groupset. The HSD does too, but because it uses a mountain bike groupset, it also has a bottom bracket and chainring.  

    • HSD is a lightweight bike (despite the weight penalty of having a bottom bracket and chainring)  and is ideal for racing and long-distance riding. However, the GSD is a bit lighter.

    • HSD are some of the fastest bikes on the market, and have set new speed records
    in reply to: Cargo Bikes #1011913
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    You could say it’s a Tern HSD

    You could say it’s a Tern HSD – a bit cheaper and plausible deniability.  

    in reply to: Cargo Bikes #1011911
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    Excellent! Look forward to

    Excellent! Look forward to hearing your views…

    in reply to: Cargo Bikes #1011905
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    Yeah, I figured it was more

    Yeah, I figured it was more about wanting to be independent. I should crack on then if I might only have 3 years of use left! 

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