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

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 6 points 9 months 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 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months 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 10 months ago (3 children)

Probably real beef!

FTL - MilkyWay (Battle) - [Ben Prunty] in c/vgmusic@lemmy.world

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago

Damn what a fun game... it's been forever, I should play it again sometime.

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 10 months 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 10 points 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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.