tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273690247148030086.post6867247017181732251..comments2024-02-15T08:07:12.614-08:00Comments on carfree ann arbor: the path less traveled: cyclingScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386617274147547324noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273690247148030086.post-39764705461102664582007-05-25T23:26:00.000-07:002007-05-25T23:26:00.000-07:00In regards to "fixing" the key:First off, get a co...In regards to "fixing" the key:<BR/>First off, get a copy made. When I lived in Berkley, I'd have recommended Big D Lock and Key, at Coolidge and Sunnyknoll, but this ain't Berkley. Perhaps Vogel's Locks and Safes, at 113 W. Washington.<BR/>would be useful. <BR/><BR/>As far as DIY solutions, I'd recommend burning away all the plastic housing, just hold it over a candle - IN A WELL VENTILATED ROOMjoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14238338024598288067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273690247148030086.post-58251457924155345362007-01-23T20:49:00.000-08:002007-01-23T20:49:00.000-08:00I ride with a rear blinker and a steady beam headl...I ride with a rear blinker and a steady beam headlight.<br /><br />I go with the strobe in the back because I think it is most visible, especially from a distance. I'm hoping it will alert cars that something unexpected is coming up ahead.<br /><br />My headlight doesn't blink because<br />a) I can see that one and the flashing bugs me.<br />b) The headlight is brighter and more focused, so it Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386617274147547324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273690247148030086.post-78768720867468557832007-01-23T14:02:00.000-08:002007-01-23T14:02:00.000-08:00"Sounds kinda distracting to me."
Yeah, I'm think..."Sounds kinda distracting to me."<br /><br />Yeah, I'm thinking that the reaction it might provoke would be WTF??!! Damn cyclists!! Which is not usually what I'm shooting for.<br /><br />I've since learned how to do it, by the way. You have to depress the button for a LONNG time, like about four seconds, and then you can alternate with a single brief press between all kinds of various functionsUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377199806035203647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273690247148030086.post-66906115033483176032007-01-23T08:06:00.000-08:002007-01-23T08:06:00.000-08:00"It occurred to me that I should consult the owner..."It occurred to me that I should consult the owner's manual for my headlamp to learn how to make it strobe. I'm pretty sure I remember that it has that functionality. I wonder what motorists think of that sort of flashing."<br /><br />Sounds kinda distracting to me.<br /><br />I'd expect a 15W bike light to be plenty visible. But it might be fun some time to have a group of people take turns Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com