Anyone here a cyclist?

That's why I parked it inside the building
That doesn't stop them in Barrie. They walk in, grab the bike and walk out. Even if front desk staff see's them, they won't intervene other than yelling and calling the cops. If a security see's them, they try to intervene but a guard at barrie city hall got permanent damage from trying to stop an idiot a couple years ago so I won't be surprised if they are also hands off now.
 
That doesn't stop them in Barrie. They walk in, grab the bike and walk out. Even if front desk staff see's them, they won't intervene other than yelling and calling the cops. If a security see's them, they try to intervene but a guard at barrie city hall got permanent damage from trying to stop an idiot a couple years ago so I won't be surprised if they are also hands off now.

Luckily Orangeville isn't quite at that level though I now feel the need to purchase additional locks.
 
I bought a crappy scooter for less than $100 if I want to get somewhere faster than walking. Either bring it with me or won't be too upset if a dirtbag steals it.

I tried to make a single speed "pub bike" that I could lock to a railing and go inside for a pint without worrying about it. As usual.........
 
I tried to make a single speed "pub bike" that I could lock to a railing and go inside for a pint without worrying about it. As usual.........
Part of me has always wanted to chase a thief attempting to steal a fixie. The first corner should result in a great crash. Hopefully they get hurt.
 
The first corner should result in a great crash. Hopefully they get hurt.

No one will ever get the chance. Stood back to admire my handiwork when it was finished. First requirement: had to be black on black with black accents. Unfortunately it’s always MOAR! BETTER! with me. Brodie Bikes double butted Prestige frame, Mavic ceramics on Syncros/Shimano DX BMX hub black DB DT Swiss spokes combo, Avid Ultimate Black Ops brakes and levers, Avid Black Ops stem, Pro Taper bars, Flite Evolution Ti rail carbon fiber saddle, OG Shimano DX BMX pedals (rare and $$$$), Thomson seat post. The brakes alone are $1K. No way it’s ever being left anywhere.

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No one will ever get the chance. Stood back to admire my handiwork when it was finished. First requirement: had to be black on black with black accents. Unfortunately it’s always MOAR! BETTER! with me. Brodie Bikes double butted Prestige frame, Mavic ceramics on Syncros/Shimano DX BMX hub black DB DT Swiss spokes combo, Avid Ultimate Black Ops brakes and levers, Avid Black Ops stem, Pro Taper bars, Flite Evolution Ti rail carbon fiber saddle, OG Shimano DX BMX pedals (rare and $$$$), Thomson seat post. The brakes alone are $1K. No way it’s ever being left anywhere.

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That's worth more than my motorbike. Looks fantastic.
 
I've never felt the desire for radar. If I'm on the road, I have at most the right earbud in. I also normally have a crazy flashing light that makes me very visible from behind even in full sun (similar to a cateye viz 450 but old). That means the vehicles know I'm there (assuming they are watching at all) and I know the vehicles are there (even EV's at speed are easy to hear coming). I don't see what the upside is to radar. Lots of vehicles pass closer than 1m. A flexible spacer rod with a metal tip for durability is much more effective to maintain space than more tech.
 
I've never felt the desire for radar. If I'm on the road, I have at most the right earbud in. I also normally have a crazy flashing light that makes me very visible from behind even in full sun (similar to a cateye viz 450 but old). That means the vehicles know I'm there (assuming they are watching at all) and I know the vehicles are there (even EV's at speed are easy to hear coming). I don't see what the upside is to radar. Lots of vehicles pass closer than 1m. A flexible spacer rod with a metal tip for durability is much more effective to maintain space than more tech.
I don't own one...but rode with a guy who had one. First thing that's cool, if one person has it, everyone has it lol. I was getting the alerts from his radar on my bike computer.

If you go on any country roads where cars come up at any type of speed, it's super easy to decide to hug the side of the road instead of trying to avoid all the potholes that are near the edge
I'd say that it's somewhat superior to shoulder checks as the car could still be in a blind spot.
 
I got out on my bike for the first time since covid and it felt good. Bar end mirrors are on the shopping list as I don't trust drivers and I don't have eyes on the back of my head. EV's are also too quiet.
I ride early in the morning so the car lights usually warn me, also you can hear them coming. The electric cars have a quiet eerie whine but their lights are so bright too. I tried the bar end mirror and kept smashing them on side door entrance to the garage and banging into it, so I took it off. I might try the helmet mirror, but will probably figure out a way to poke my own eye out with it.
 
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