#mastobikes

@Kleen@sfba.social asks: I recently did a short tour in the SF Bay Area using bike, train, and ferry and had a really great time. Added bonus was that everything worked really well together. That’s not so common in the North America. Q4. Have you done (or do you want to do) a similar multimodal tour, especially if it’s near where you live, and tell us a little about it. (Tour journal, more photos than text: https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/marinsonoma26/) #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

@jdarais@sfba.social asks: My shifter cable recently frayed and snapped inside the shifter (for the second time), and when I got it fixed, the mechanic said that the design of the shifter is such that this will happen every couple of years under heavy use. I thought maybe I need new shifters, then, but he told me this is basically the case with all drop-bar integrated shifters?? Q3. Anyone else observed this? Is there a type of shifter that isn't prone to destroying the shifter cable over time? #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

Thanks all for the #BikeNite questions tonight. And thanks for answering, reading & discussing. We seem to have reached a great steady state with questions, as there are once again 2 more in the queue. To maintain this, we will need about 7 more questions before next BikeNite :) Send any questions over with the BikeNitePQ hashtag so I can find them. Reply, boost and favorite to keep it going. Thanks for being a part of this community. And you can follow #BikeNite, if you haven't yet. Use the hashtag to help boost awareness! #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

@jerzone@techhub.social asks: My mtb kit only has a CO2 and small multi-tool since I can easily hike a bike back to car for anything serious. Gravel rides are longer, more involved. Below is what I threw together for 4 day bike packing trip (wolf tooth tool is new). Things I've needed or seen folks on here/YT videos have issues with. Q6. What's in your repair/backup kit(s)? (Share photos if you'd like!) @jerzone@techhub.social's kit: https://techhub.social/@jerzone/117326204563063689 #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

@meganL@mas.to asks: Q7. Which cycle-based business would you most like to have in your city that is not already there? (Businesses I've seen or read about: mobile cycle mechanic, cycle logistics/delivery, cycle blended fruit drinks, cycle silkscreen t-shirts booth, cycle espresso shop, cycle stroopwaffel shop, cycle green gardening [no power tools], cycle moving company, pedal pubs, etc} #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

And our traditional last question: your week in a photo. Q8. What did you see this week? Reply with a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it! #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

Speaking of doctors and healthcare, @rasterweb@mastodon.social asks: Q2. Have you successfully bought a bike using FSA/HSA/HRA/etc funds? Was a LMN (Letter of Medical Necessity) from your doctor all you needed? Is there a benefit where you live, where you can use these funds to purchase a cycle? #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

@sinabhfuil@mastodon.ie asks: Q4. What causes cities and countries to install cycling infrastructure? #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

May it never be said that a #Brompton cannot haul cargo. #mastobikes #biketooter #BikeTO

And our last question this week as usual: your week in a photo. Q8. What did you see this week? Reply with a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it! #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

Cate Blanchett notably cycled away from a performance in London recently https://momentummag.com/cate-blanchett-goes-viral-after-cycling-away-from-london-theatre-on-a-brompton/ Q3. Do you know of other celebrities who have been known to cycle? Any other instances recently? #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

Thanks all for the #BikeNite questions tonight. And thanks for answering, reading & discussing. We did it: the queue is pretty much empty. So send over more questions when they materialize in your brain with the BikeNitePQ tag. Reply, boost and favorite to keep it going. Thanks for being a part of this community. And you can follow #BikeNite, if you haven't yet. Use the hashtag to help boost awareness! #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

@streetmeme@cycle.town asks: Q7. How can small businesses build a clientele with diverse transportation modes? Some business owners oppose bike lanes, bus lanes, and street safety improvements; some claim that the loss of parking will be fatal for their business, despite studies showing that business activity generally increases after such projects. Given that urban street design philosophy in many US cities is finally prioritizing safety and multimodal transportation, what can businesses do to prepare for that future? (Relatedly, what good outreach can be done by people who cycle to preemptively address these fear of losing business?) #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

@puercomal@sfba.social asks: I crashed my bike and broke my collarbone, apparently it’s very common for cyclists. Q6. Any stories to share or advice about recovery? #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

And our last question this week as usual: your week in a photo. Q8. What did you see this week? Reply with a photo if you'd like. Cycling related or not is fine. Tell us about it! #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

It was a lovely morning for a ride. I chose the right option today. #Cyling #CylingLife #CyclingPhotos #FediBikes #MastoBikes #BikeNite #BikeTooter #PennyFarthing #OrdinaryBicycle #Oslo #SheLies

@ascentale@sfba.social @bikenite@fedigroups.social A1: Seattle, WA. I started walking to complement cycling. I found that it was even easier to stop and talk with my neighbours while walking than while cycling. ❤️ #BikeNite #MastoBikes

@MarkBrigham@universeodon.com asks: Q2. Dedicated walk & roll (bike, inline skate, wheelchair, scooter) paths age and weather to the extent that they become punishing, if not dangerous, to ride. What steps have people taken to advocate for maintaining existing but dilapidated infrastructure so walk & rollers can enjoy it again, safely? #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social

@ascentale@sfba.social @pete@masto.hypertelia.com @bikenite@fedigroups.social - A5 - I have an Avatar 2000 LWB USS recumbent in amazing condition except that one of the leather pieces that mounts the seat on the frame has broken. Anyone know a good SF Bay Area leatherworker (or make me a *serious* offer to buy)? Been that way for ~ 2 years. 6 other bikes in riding condition plus 1 rideable but doesn't fit me well. #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

@pete@masto.hypertelia.com asks: I clean snapped a brifter off a bike the other day, which is now sat in the shed awaiting replacement parts alongside another that has no chain and a worn cassette as it somewhat embarrassingly has been for perhaps 18 months: Q5. Do you have bikes that are out of action and if so, how long have they been that way? #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social