Comments for Urban Velo http://urbanvelo.org Bicycles in the urban environment. A magazine about urban cycling. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:45:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Keen Upcycled Airbag Backpacks by The Daily Cycle http://urbanvelo.org/keen-upcycled-airbag-backpacks/comment-page-1/#comment-93111 The Daily Cycle Thu, 24 May 2012 12:45:26 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=30668#comment-93111 I am just happy more companies are reusing and recycling what would normally go into the landfill. Great stuff! I am just happy more companies are reusing and recycling what would normally go into the landfill. Great stuff!

]]> Comment on Paul Tall & Handsome Seatpost by Mr. Frack http://urbanvelo.org/paul-tall-handsome-seatpost/comment-page-1/#comment-93078 Mr. Frack Thu, 24 May 2012 06:50:02 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=26942#comment-93078 Very proper bike sir. Very proper bike sir.

]]> Comment on The Silent Earth Friendly Bicycle Killer by Phil http://urbanvelo.org/the-silent-earth-friendly-bicycle-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-93030 Phil Thu, 24 May 2012 03:38:48 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=30593#comment-93030 Good time to check out those helmet mirrors. I've used one for, oh, about 30 years. It has saved my butt from some really bad stuff. If someone thinks you look dorky, well, is that the kind of person whose opinion you really care about? Good time to check out those helmet mirrors. I’ve used one for, oh, about 30 years. It has saved my butt from some really bad stuff. If someone thinks you look dorky, well, is that the kind of person whose opinion you really care about?

]]> Comment on Bicycle Licensing in San Mateo by kristin http://urbanvelo.org/bicycle-licensing-in-san-mateo/comment-page-1/#comment-93002 kristin Wed, 23 May 2012 22:53:56 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=30656#comment-93002 This is my hometown so this bums me out extra. Glad I moved to Washington! This is my hometown so this bums me out extra. Glad I moved to Washington!

]]> Comment on Keen Upcycled Airbag Backpacks by SARAHELIZABETH http://urbanvelo.org/keen-upcycled-airbag-backpacks/comment-page-1/#comment-92960 SARAHELIZABETH Wed, 23 May 2012 16:41:32 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=30668#comment-92960 THESE ARE GREAT! WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA THESE ARE GREAT! WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA

]]> Comment on Mavic EZ Ride Pedal System by Diana Grayson http://urbanvelo.org/mavic-ez-ride-pedal-system/comment-page-1/#comment-92944 Diana Grayson Wed, 23 May 2012 15:15:33 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=6064#comment-92944 I'm into my second year of using these pedals and shoes both for road and MTB. Aligning the shoe is VERY simple, I normally step right into now. The magent is strong enough that I get some pull on the pedal, maybe not the level of a traditional clipless but enough that I notice. There is also a little 'wiggle' in the shoe/pedal fit so you can adjust your foot position without losing the 'lock'. I LOVE them - the added power and security of a clipless system without having to think about getting my foot free when in accident avoidance mode - there's enough to think about then, it's great to let reflex take care of getting my foot on the ground when needed! I've avoided some crashes that my riding partners haven't just because I could get my foot free while concentrating on avoiding the collision or fall. I've also never gashed the back of my leg - but my riding partners, using traditional clipless systems, still do from time to time! I’m into my second year of using these pedals and shoes both for road and MTB. Aligning the shoe is VERY simple, I normally step right into now. The magent is strong enough that I get some pull on the pedal, maybe not the level of a traditional clipless but enough that I notice. There is also a little ‘wiggle’ in the shoe/pedal fit so you can adjust your foot position without losing the ‘lock’.

I LOVE them – the added power and security of a clipless system without having to think about getting my foot free when in accident avoidance mode – there’s enough to think about then, it’s great to let reflex take care of getting my foot on the ground when needed! I’ve avoided some crashes that my riding partners haven’t just because I could get my foot free while concentrating on avoiding the collision or fall. I’ve also never gashed the back of my leg – but my riding partners, using traditional clipless systems, still do from time to time!

]]> Comment on The Silent Earth Friendly Bicycle Killer by asc.pgh http://urbanvelo.org/the-silent-earth-friendly-bicycle-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-92910 asc.pgh Wed, 23 May 2012 11:26:37 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=30593#comment-92910 The sound of a kazoo. It is the only way to celebrate the approach of the self-pious hybrid operator with the same reverence as they have applied to their weird concept of "economy". Those things don't save the planet, driving less does. That means fewer miles and simpler equipment that is not devastating to mine, smelt, manufacture, and transport. The sound of a kazoo.

It is the only way to celebrate the approach of the self-pious hybrid operator with the same reverence as they have applied to their weird concept of “economy”. Those things don’t save the planet, driving less does. That means fewer miles and simpler equipment that is not devastating to mine, smelt, manufacture, and transport.

]]> Comment on Bicycle-powered Television at Bed and Breakfast by arlerond http://urbanvelo.org/bicycle-powered-television-at-bed-and-breakfast/comment-page-1/#comment-92889 arlerond Wed, 23 May 2012 06:24:12 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=30537#comment-92889 hi it's possible to have the same thing in my home ? i'm really interested by this kind of thing hi it’s possible to have the same thing in my home ?
i’m really interested by this kind of thing

]]> Comment on Ninja Horny by J. Cornett http://urbanvelo.org/ninja-horny/comment-page-1/#comment-92856 J. Cornett Wed, 23 May 2012 02:03:54 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=30523#comment-92856 Why would you post something like this???! Why would you post something like this???!

]]> Comment on How To Not Kill A Cyclist by scott http://urbanvelo.org/how-to-not-kill-a-cyclist/comment-page-1/#comment-92803 scott Tue, 22 May 2012 17:03:23 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=30654#comment-92803 Put away your cell phone, use your turn signals, don't feel the need to pass a cyclist when there is a red light in front of you. Put away your cell phone, use your turn signals, don’t feel the need to pass a cyclist when there is a red light in front of you.

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