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Tips and Tricks for securing bikes? in c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Sheldon Brown is the man. Don't let the awful web design deter you: you can learn a ton of stuff about bikes on his site.

Tips and Tricks for securing bikes? in c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Back wheel is costlier to replace (due to gearing, assuming it's not a fixie/single speed), so I prioritize locking the back wheel if I can only do one.

If you have quick-release axles and don't want to worry about having your wheels stolen, most bike shops have security axles, which have a special key to loosen the axle. I've used them in the past for some extra peace of mind. Just dont lose the key(s)!

EDIT: if you get a LONG, beefy chain lock, you can carry it around your torso like one of those ammo belts. Convenient to not need a backpack or pannier for short trips. Be prepared to spend some $$ on a good lock. It's a great investment.

You know how bad it needs to be to be ignored for over 2 decades! in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Probably real beef!

Security footage shows Regina drivers passing man waving for help before he died in cold in c/canada@lemmy.ca

What sci-fi-esque inventions are the most plausible and could happen soonest? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Do you remember the name of the story?

It seems so strange to me that we are locked in battle with providers mining our lives for whatever, and we have to work our asses off trying to stay anonymous, to the point of being denied service in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 years ago

Interesting.. I'll have to check that out.

Best tips and tricks for commuting by commuters - 1 tip per comment in c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Set your lights to blinky mode to save a bit of battery.

Don't bike with headphones! You can often hear cars before you see them.

Wave at drivers when they're nice to you, and smile! I feel like sometimes bicyclists can look grouchy due to exertion, but I think it's important to show car brains that you're indeed having fun :)

Stop to take pictures when you're passing something nice.

Say hi to fellow bikers as you pass them. Biking is so much more personable than driving! Let's build community on our way to/from work.

Happy & safe biking y'all

'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in apparent suicide amid drug probe in c/news@lemmy.world

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 62 points 2 years ago (16 children)

It's a great movie, definitely worth your time.

Thousands will soon be moving into Calgary's converted office towers. What are they going to do there? in c/canada@lemmy.ca

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 years ago (7 children)

Pretty cool, I hope it works out for them, and other cities can do the same. The more liveable density in our core neighborhoods, the better. Downtown Calgary can be a pretty drab concrete hellscape, so hopefully the residents can add some colour and life to the place.

Utility Bicycle in c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Lol, looks like it would be a slog but I'd still love to try it out.

Flurry of newspaper closures raise concern about future of local news in c/canada@lemmy.ca

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

"news" isn't going anywhere... it's happening all the time. I hope new local papers spring up, maybe with more of a DIY aesthetic. Will the reporting be the same? Is there a market for physical newspapers? My heart says yes, but maybe people just prefer to use their phones...