Notices by Phil (ascentale) (ascentale@sfba.social)

@gnomon via @bobjonkman asks:

Q5. Has anyone out there personally tried that Silca bike chain waxing kit? Is it worth the bother? I've been wax-curious for a while but never really seriously considered it.

(Is waxing a chain, regardless of kit, worth the bother? I am also curious but don't need more maintenance tasks.)

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@gcvsa has a question for about parking your cycle:

Q7. What is the maximum length of time you feel comfortable parking your bicycle in public where you cannot see it? Please answer with type of bicycle and type of community, and any other details you feel are relevant.

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling cc @bikenite

Almost got hit while walking across a crosswalk by a driver attempting to right turn on red. The driver only saw us because I yelled loudly. A friend I was walking with was wearing a high-vis safety vest.

I’m very much on team #BanRightTurnOnRed

Have you taken a cycle on an airplane? @meganL asks:

Q2. What are your pro tips for long haul air flights with a cycle (bike, trike, quad, folding bike)?

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@bobjonkman asks about strong front racks that attach to your frame:

Q2. Are there any after-market frame-mounted front racks? Something I can bolt on? Substantial enough for that 18kg (40lb) sack of potatoes?

I've seen a few bikeshare bikes with an L-shaped front rack that's welded to the frame, but welding is too much for me.

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This is based on a question that @Jennifer_Miller had:

Q7. What cycle-advice would you have for people who might be reading but _aren't_ asking #BikeNite questions? What questions might they have, and what would you like to share?

(Maybe they don't feel safe posting publicly, etc.)

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@Jennifer_Miller @bikenite A7. This is a hard one. I'm trying to think of what people who don't identify as cyclists have told/asked me in the past.

I guess some people want to ride more but don't feel safe. If possible, riding with a friend might help, or finding a welcoming group might help as well.

Sometimes it looks like there is a large barrier to entry. "What gear should I buy? What clothing do I need to get?" but cycling can be as simple as going out for a short 15-minute ride, or riding to the store (instead of driving) to get a loaf of bread. So, you don't need to be dressed all sporty to go out for a ride.

#BikeNite

Welcome to #BikeNite on February 21st. 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? Can you share a photo of your cycle or a photo you took this week during a ride? What's the story behind the photo?

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@arnodegroote via @Daveography asks:

Q2. Been a while since I had time to take my bike out for a proper ride. First chance I have will be this Friday, BUT it'll be about 0C - 1C and I hate the cold. Any cyclists that have some tips other than "layers" (which I have) and "harden up" (which I try). Or anyone with motivating words?

(We've had some Qs lately about riding in the cold but how about _motivation_ for riding in the cold?)

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Welcome to #BikeNite on February 14th. 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? It is Valentine's day. Do you have any stories of love or connection (romantic or not) that involved cycling somehow?

(this is the only Valentine's-related question)

#BikeNiteQ cc @bikenite

Fewer car trips will make public transit faster

Welcome to #BikeNite on January 24th. 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? What's the most recent thing or accessory that you added to your cycle that was more than practical?

#BikeNiteQ

@pete asks:

Q6. Pixelfed has blown up over the past week or so, and so with photos in mind, and without curation or cheating (privacy concerns excluded): Share both the earliest and the most recent photos from your library that you've snapped while out riding.

(Also, can someone explain to me: how do people typically have their Pixelfed and Mastodon accounts interact? Are they supposed to?)

#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

@xtaran asks:

Triggered by https://urbanists.social/@straphanger/113832845074651380

Q5. What are #BikeNite participants' views on bike sharing in general? Especially because most participants seem to be avid riders and most if not all seem to have their own cycle.

Do you use bike sharing services? Even if you have your own cycle? Do you only use bike sharing services if you are in another town? Do you have preferences for specific bike sharing services? If so, why?

#BikeNiteQ

@pete asks about coordinating rides:

Q3. How do you communicate with your riding buddies/groups/orgs? I’m happy in my little Mastodon world, and have no interest in engaging in anything Meta, Musk, or platforms setting up to go that way (i.e BlueSky). I know I miss out on cycling goings on as a result of this and do struggle with that at times: principles over pragmatism?

#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

And a bonus question!

Q9. There might be another small influx of people escaping another eccentric-billionaire-owned platform. Should we be reaching out to bring more people to the Fediverse? If so, what can we do?

#BikeNite #BikeNiteQ

#BikeNite starts at 4pm Pacific. We ask cycle-y questions for community discussion. I post questions w/ Q1, Q2, Q3; if you answer w/ A1, A2, A3, etc, it's easier to match.

Tag #BikeNite if you want your answer to be more discoverable; follow it to see questions & replies in your feed. Boost & reply to replies to keep the discussion going.

(You can follow BikeNiteQ tag so questions are easier to find, but you don't need to include this in your answers)

image: @meganL cc @bikenite

@nix @meganL @bikenite I wonder if there's a better way I can communicate the start time?

@bobjonkman wow! Look at those levers!

@bobjonkman wonders about what's in your kit (as in tool bag)?

Q3. What's in your kit?

(As in tool bag, inspired by https://sfba.social/@goldenmeanie@mastodon.publicinterest.town/113727960267325177 Can you share any photos of it?)

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