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And our last question this week:

Q8. What did you see this week? Do you have a #BikeToWorkDay photo? Share a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!

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#BTWD #BTWD2026

Q7. Have you ever made a questionable or ill-advised cycling purchase that actually turned out well? If so, what was it?

Or if not, what were some bad purchases?

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@rand asks:

I’ve been thinking of getting cameras to collect evidence in case of a crash (like with a motor vehicle). But the cameras I’ve seen seem to all have drawbacks. (Battery life, low resolution, too many extras, pricey).

I’d like to find a 4k camera, long battery life (or a swappable battery). Does not need a screen, wifi, etc.

Q6. Do you use a camera for documenting rides? What would you recommend?

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@elliek asks:

Both @StevenKennard and I wonder who people have for bike video makers (vlogs) that they like to watch? We watch some for dreaming of trips we'd like to take on our bikes, others for kit reviews or tips.
For example, @shifter is on here with great content and there may be others. YouTube has ones we watch as well.

Q5. What are your favourite bike vlogs?

Look forward to seeing them!

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@MarkBrigham asks:

I’ll be riding the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour, taking as many breaks as possible and reveling in the Golden Age of Cycle Touring. (https://3speedtour.com/touring). I’ll post updates from the road, with the hashtag #3SpeedTour.

Q4. What retro cycling events do you partake in? Touring, racing, antiquing, tweed rides? Do tell! Bonus points for photos.

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@bobjonkman asks:

I have a birthday coming up in the next year, and I'd like to buy myself a cycling windbreaker or rain jacket. I'd like it to have reflective stripes and a tail flap. But some online cycling retailers are asking hundreds of dollars.

Q3. Can BikeNiters recommend any lower-cost cycling jackets? Selfies of you wearing one are encouraged!

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@ajft asks:

Coming from an island nation one does not simply ride across the border, so anytime I have crossed a border on a bike it is a major thing.

Q2. Have you crossed a border by bike? What is it like?

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And our last question this week:

Q8. What did you see this week? Share a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@yantor3d wonders why e-bike charging isn't simpler:

Q6. Is there an engineering reason an e-bike couldn't have a built-in rectifier so you could charge it straight from a wall socket, instead of hauling around your charging brick?

Let's assume the bike has a male plug so it can plug in using a standard male-to-female extension cord.

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@DurableAce asks:

Q5. If you want someone to be able to track your location in real-time on a ride, what do you use and why?

I'm ideally looking for something that runs on a smart phone but open to other suggestions. Bonus points if it is privacy respecting. I won't use anything from Meta or Google.

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@semitones asks:

Q4. Does this tire exist?
1. Puncture resistant
2. All terrain capable
3. Smooth-rolling

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And our last question this week:

Q8. It's already May! What did you see this week? Share a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@plactagonic asks:

I just "sent order" for custom made full frame bag. *

Q7. Has anyone had any experience with custom made bike bags? Are they what you wanted or you would buy something off the shelf?

* It is more a friend of a friend who does sawing for fun and reclames material from all over the place and it is first time she will do something like this.

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks about rolling resistance:

Q6.
* Any lay-person resources to learn more?
* Is larger diameter generally better?
* Why is the standard #bicycle #wheel 700c / 26" ?
* W/gyroscopic forces, the turning CoE moves forward of the wheel centre, even > r (e.g. the demise of delta motor trike.) Is this greater w/larger diameter?
* Is this a factor in drive wheel vs steering wheel? I.e. if they must be different, which should be larger?

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks about rolling resistance:

Q6.
* Any lay-person resources to learn more?
* Is larger diameter generally better?
* Why is the standard #bicycle #wheel 700c / 26" ?
* W/gyroscopic forces, the turning CoE moves forward of the wheel centre, even > r (e.g. the demise of delta motor trike.) Is this greater w/larger diameter?
* Is this a factor in drive wheel vs steering wheel? I.e. if they must be different, which should be larger?

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks about rolling resistance:

Q6.
* Any lay-person resources to learn more?
* Is larger diameter generally better?
* Why is the standard #bicycle #wheel 700c / 26" ?
* W/gyroscopic forces, the turning CoE moves forward of the wheel centre, even > r (e.g. the demise of delta motor trike.) Is this greater w/larger diameter?
* Is this a factor in drive wheel vs steering wheel? I.e. if they must be different, which should be larger?

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks about rolling resistance:

Q6.
* Any lay-person resources to learn more?
* Is larger diameter generally better?
* Why is the standard #bicycle #wheel 700c / 26" ?
* W/gyroscopic forces, the turning CoE moves forward of the wheel centre, even > r (e.g. the demise of delta motor trike.) Is this greater w/larger diameter?
* Is this a factor in drive wheel vs steering wheel? I.e. if they must be different, which should be larger?

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks about rolling resistance:

Q6.
* Any lay-person resources to learn more?
* Is larger diameter generally better?
* Why is the standard #bicycle #wheel 700c / 26" ?
* W/gyroscopic forces, the turning CoE moves forward of the wheel centre, even > r (e.g. the demise of delta motor trike.) Is this greater w/larger diameter?
* Is this a factor in drive wheel vs steering wheel? I.e. if they must be different, which should be larger?

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter cc @bikenite

@eq asks:

Q5. Is there something for oiling the chain that is

1. PFAS-free
2. Not old black, second hand engine oil?

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@geonz asks, after receiving a confusing call from an unknown number:

Q3. How can we celebrate the lives of leaders in the cycling community when they leave us?

Please see full post here for the backstory: https://mathstodon.xyz/@geonz/116451626805639493

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@elliek asks about padding:

Q2. When do you decide to wear chamois padded shorts/bibs? Are padded shorts/tights as comfortable as bibs? Do you ever wear a chamois under jeans or other clothing? What brands do you prefer?

Full Q with more context here: https://zeroes.ca/@elliek/116454780580506674

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

And our last question this week:

Q8. What did you see this week? Share a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it!

(Also, it is Day 24 of #30DaysOfBiking)

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@grammasaurus asks:

Q7. Is there someone in your community who’s a very quiet bike superstar? I just discovered one in my town a week ago. I’ve provided a photo as a clue.

https://mastodon.social/@grammasaurus/116453235479118487

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@Amgine asked a little while ago:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q2a. #LBS which build up frames are cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one locally?
Q2b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asked a little while ago:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q2a. #LBS which build up frames are cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one locally?
Q2b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asked a little while ago:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q2a. #LBS which build up frames are cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one locally?
Q2b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asked a little while ago:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q2a. #LBS which build up frames are cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one locally?
Q2b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asked a little while ago:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q2a. #LBS which build up frames are cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one locally?
Q2b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q7a. #LBS which build up frames are really cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one local to you?
Q7b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q7a. #LBS which build up frames are really cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one local to you?
Q7b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q7a. #LBS which build up frames are really cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one local to you?
Q7b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q7a. #LBS which build up frames are really cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one local to you?
Q7b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@Amgine asks:

Today I was digging through crates at Bike Kitchen, looking for a decent kickstand. And it raised a couple questions:

Q7a. #LBS which build up frames are really cool, recycle hardware, and teach people to DIY. Do you know of one local to you?
Q7b. I am still looking for the perfect two-leg kickstand. Any recommendations?

Bike Kitchen is on #UBC campus: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

How is the #CyclingInfrastructure in #Hawaii? On #Oahu specifically.... Near Pearl Harbor....

Asking for a friend 😉

#BikeTooter
#Cycling

(Edit... Crap... This was supposed to be a #BikeNite #BikeNiteQ If I edit them in, will those hashtags propagate?? )

@ascentale @bikenite

My wife (and to a lesser extent I) has been working on The Gordie Howe Bridge from Windsor Ontario to Detroit Michigan, for years now, and it's set to open sometime in the next 90 days or so..... It is now the longest cable stayed bridge in North America.

It includes a seperated, shared path where #Pedestrians and #Cyclists will be able to cross, toll free!

These pictures were taken from the Observatory Platform at Malden Park in Windsor.

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes @bikenite #PedalOn
#WindsorON
#YQG
#Ontario
#Canada
#Bicycle
#OntarioBikeTooter

@ascentale @bikenite

My wife (and to a lesser extent I) has been working on The Gordie Howe Bridge from Windsor Ontario to Detroit Michigan, for years now, and it's set to open sometime in the next 90 days or so..... It is now the longest cable stayed bridge in North America.

It includes a seperated, shared path where #Pedestrians and #Cyclists will be able to cross, toll free!

These pictures were taken from the Observatory Platform at Malden Park in Windsor.

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes @bikenite #PedalOn
#WindsorON
#YQG
#Ontario
#Canada
#Bicycle
#OntarioBikeTooter

@ascentale @bikenite

My wife (and to a lesser extent I) has been working on The Gordie Howe Bridge from Windsor Ontario to Detroit Michigan, for years now, and it's set to open sometime in the next 90 days or so..... It is now the longest cable stayed bridge in North America.

It includes a seperated, shared path where #Pedestrians and #Cyclists will be able to cross, toll free!

These pictures were taken from the Observatory Platform at Malden Park in Windsor.

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes @bikenite #PedalOn
#WindsorON
#YQG
#Ontario
#Canada
#Bicycle
#OntarioBikeTooter

@ascentale @bikenite

My wife (and to a lesser extent I) has been working on The Gordie Howe Bridge from Windsor Ontario to Detroit Michigan, for years now, and it's set to open sometime in the next 90 days or so..... It is now the longest cable stayed bridge in North America.

It includes a seperated, shared path where #Pedestrians and #Cyclists will be able to cross, toll free!

These pictures were taken from the Observatory Platform at Malden Park in Windsor.

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes @bikenite #PedalOn
#WindsorON
#YQG
#Ontario
#Canada
#Bicycle
#OntarioBikeTooter

@ascentale @bikenite

My wife (and to a lesser extent I) has been working on The Gordie Howe Bridge from Windsor Ontario to Detroit Michigan, for years now, and it's set to open sometime in the next 90 days or so..... It is now the longest cable stayed bridge in North America.

It includes a seperated, shared path where #Pedestrians and #Cyclists will be able to cross, toll free!

These pictures were taken from the Observatory Platform at Malden Park in Windsor.

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes @bikenite #PedalOn
#WindsorON
#YQG
#Ontario
#Canada
#Bicycle
#OntarioBikeTooter

Hello, welcome to #BikeNite on October 3rd! Thanks for joining our cycle-stuff-chat. Answer whenever at your convenience. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility.

Our intro with help from @footsteps

Q1. Where are you posting from today? Are you involved in or participating in any group challenges? (Like #WeekWithoutDriving or the upcoming #coffeeneuring)

#BikeNiteQ #BikeTooter #Cycling cc @bikenite

@tinyspheresof asks:

I have several #Vaude cycling bags, and the one I'm using frequently when cycling to work is falling apart a bit.

On their website that they offer a repair set w/glue.

Q2. Does anyone here have experience repairing bags like this? Any brands of glue that are particularly great?

Vaude repair kit: https://www.vaude.com/int/en/14550-repair-set-tpu-ii-tarpaulin-material-bike-bags-repair-kit.html

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@GuelphOnTwoWheels asks:

Q8. What are your favourite ideas for organizing a #PrideRide? Giveaways, bike decorations, any fun stickers or patches you've seen, etc. Let's hear it!

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

Speaking of folding bikes, @xtaran passed along this question from @stereo4x4

Q6. Oh no, my 1970s #foldingbike seems to turn into a brake-in-half-bike soon.

Any recommendations? Just clean the area and MIG #weld it? Add some reinforcement?

https://techhub.social/@stereo4x4/114235314770505102

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling cc @bikenite

And tonight's last question is from @tinyspheresof:

Q8. Anyone here that has an ant+ #antplus #GPSwatch - I for instance have a #Garmin #310XT - that run #Linux on their computer? How do you extract your activities from your watch? To your computer?

I prefer not to use the Garmin smartphone app.

(I remember there were some alternate activity-tracking apps out there. I don't remember the names though. What are they, and do they support ant+?)

#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

@adingbatponder needs a good microphone/headset (via @sam)

Q5. Anyone know of a reliable #microphone and how to use it for #telephoning with decent sound on a smartphone while #cycling ?

I can #telephone in the car fine but on #bike I have to abort most calls. Is there a trick I can use to have decent sound without wind and clothes rubbing mic, background noise, etc?

Do I have to wear a #motorcycle #helmet for the #soundquality?

Thanks for any tips!

#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

Welcome to the October 18th #BikeNite - Thanks for joining as we chat about cycle stuff! Answer whenever at your convenience. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility.

We'll start out with our introduction.

Q1. Where are you posting from today?

We'd like to start by acknowledging the life of Paul Varry, who was murdered by a driver in a cycle lane in Paris recently (link via @jfparis)

https://www.liberation.fr/societe/police-justice/mort-du-cycliste-paul-varry-a-paris-le-conducteur-du-suv-presente-a-un-juge-dinstruction-en-vue-dune-mise-en-examen-ce-vendredi-20241018_C5J3KPLT4VGKXN4MI73J5UFVRM/

#BikeNiteQ #JeSuisPaulVarry

@pete wonders about other long or ultra-distance cycle events, post Tour de France:

Q4. Do you pay attention to and/or do you watch such ultra-distance events?

(Transcontinental Race, Tour Divide, etc)

#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ #TourDivide #TCRno10

Next from @meganL:

Q6. How many folks here are cyclists ("people who ride cycles") who identify as disabled? Would #CripCycling work as a hashtag for our interests or should we pick something less "radical"?

#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

@Jennifer_Miller @ascentale @annecavicchi
I only go to the office occasionally--basically 100% WFH. When I do go I bike in everyday clothes. Started that shift a long time ago (lots of posts about it at www.BikeStyleSpokane.com) so now my wardrobe is 100% bikeable and also professional. I don't bike far/fast enough to worry about sweat (e-bike makes that even easier). Bonus: All my clothes are comfortable! #BikeNite #BikeNiteQ #BikeTooter #BikeStyle #BikeLife #BikeEverywhere

@ascentale @BikeEastBay @sanae
Get a siltarp and some paracord. Silicone coated nylon tarp. It's the first thing to go up in the rain. Get under it and sort everything else out. Mine's from MEC in Canada. But it doesn't matter what brand. 8x8 is good size for 2 people. Very compact and light.

#BikeCamping #BikeNite #BikeNiteQ