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Tusks... the English term is tusks. this from my last trip to the cottage... or not. :)

Well, there is that, like many jurisdictions... stick to the right, unless you're turning left. We have some good bike lanes, but some head scratchers too. Two lanes of car traffic with a bike lane on the right, but it diagonally cuts through the right lane to provide a through lane for...

Nope, in Canada (Toronto). Our province's cycling rules are basically "follow all car rules", so no Idaho stop. Most riders do it though.

I'm a fan of, and practice the Idaho stop at 4-way stops all the time, as long as the view is clear in all directions. At intersections with lights, where I live, it's just safer to stick to them. There's enough car traffic 99% of the time that it's the most practical way to go.

Yep. Black bears being harmless is a weird popular misconception (partly thanks to Winnie the Pooh). ;) That being said, I'd rather encounter a black bear cycling than a moose. A startled moose can kill you, and it's often from moose-on-vehicle collisions. MANY years ago, my sister's...

I've been a fan of Anker stuff for a while, since every set of buds or headphones I've tried has punched above its price class in sound quality. I have their Soundcore Sport X10 buds and while I don't cycle with them, they're secure in other activities (hiking/treadmill), and loud enough. The...

I remember reading some study a LONG time ago that for most people, their favourite music coincides with their early/mid teens. I'd buy that. I mean, as a kid my faves were Buddy Holly, John Cash, and CCR, but in the summer of 1981, my friend's older brother was blaring U2 and The Ramones...

Not if it was made right. :) the difference between "street" LSD and the good stuff was night and day. At least I assume so, because a friend's dad made a few batches at work (unnamed major pharmaceutical company) back in the 80's and it was interstellar compared to the typical blotters found...

Sorry I gotta be that guy, but Pride was on "An Unforgettable Fire". I don't recall it being on the "Wide Awake..." EP.

I'm a fan of the Sawyer Mini. Only used it twice on a ride, but since I already use it for other outdoor activities, why not?

On the specs page Dahon lists the following: Seatpost DAHON Custom 6061 Aluminum,57 mm x 560 mm If the dealer can get the Dahon, he might be able to find out if they're using name brand cells. The "travel to Europe" issue is a whole other thing. Personally I would say "forget about it" Unless...

Sure dedicated tools are better, and on longer rides I'm possibly over-packed, but it's proven itself handy on a couple of rides now (only other peoples bikes so far, knock on wood).

I've got Wolf Tooth 8-bit, which is with me on every ride. The chain tool/link storage is great, but as a dedicated allen key/screwdriver replacement, the design does make some points more awkward than a traditional key. On a touring ride away from civilization, I'd pack proper allen keys as well.

I'm pretty interested in the new CYC Photon for a DIY conversion this summer. Want to see some reviews (especially comparisons to the TSDZ2) before making a final decision. https://www.cycmotor.com/photon

Golden Motors, a long-time kit seller in Canada (IIRC they're in Mississauga), posted an installation/test ride video recently: So tempted to give this a whirl with a donor bike I have sitting in a garage to replace my current grocery-getter with something more flexible (and not 4" fat...

I don't see how the mid frame is an issue, since there's a full frame version available as well. That would be a user preference. :) The removeable battery is the bigger issue. I've been hemming and hawing about possibly getting a Kemen (or maybe an Urrun, and foregoing the mid frame), but the...

I can still hoof a leg over the back (when the rear rack isn't loaded down, I often do), but I'm super stocky (barely 29" inseam at 5'8"), so I have zero regrets about a step thru in city traffic.

Yes, and yes. I'm not anti-throttle, and still own a (Bafang) rear hub with throttle as a mule, but I just prefer the (Shimano) mid-drive with a more natural "bike-like" feel. As a regular commuter, I thought I'd miss the throttle more when I switched, but nope. The only times I've missed the...

It beats sitting around at a casino! :)

Agreed. There's plenty of options that pack down smaller, using all kinds of fuel sources, that would pack down smaller specifically for biking, from folding grills/stoves of varying sizes or even DIY roll up grilles. If you have access to a welder, and an old bike chain, you can even keep it...