Mastodon, you are a influence...
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@MsHearthWitch it's fun, the level of discomfort/exhaustion it comes with will correlate with how hilly your route is though.
Biking on flat land is much less work than rolling hills.
@beeoproblem Yeah one of the reasons I'm considering it atm is that where I live is very flat.
Alas I just looked up the costs of a cargo bike (pretty much required for what I want to use a bike for) and it's gonna have to wait.
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@sandorspruit @brennen Rain is not my primary issue.
@MsHearthWitch @sandorspruit @brennen I've heard fat bikes can be good in snow. A mountain bike works okay for me on ice and hard packed snow but requires care to avoid slipping. Deep soft snow is nigh impossible though
I find the most annoying part of biking in the cold is that it's really hard to judge how to dress. Getting overheated when it's -10C out sucks hard.
Edit: nvm I read further and see you have the opposite issue.
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Mastodon, you are a influence...
Since I joined I have ditched most subscription stuff like Spotify, Amazon and Netflix.
Made the swap to Linux.
Started painting.
Now I am considering whether or not I could be a Person Who Bikes Places.
Biking places is far better than biking nowhere like the spandex bros with their carbon frames that cost almost as much as a car.
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@airikr @hermannus Yeah, I wasn't kidding when I said I struggle with The Weather. The last few summers have been blindingly hot WITH 90% and higher humidity for days on end. I can barely function in my house with AC, I cannot imagine biking.
@MsHearthWitch @airikr @hermannus
When I was biking a lot in Houston (a very hot and humid place,) I often waited until the sun went down, or at least was low in the sky. The sun can be a killer.
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@beeoproblem Yeah one of the reasons I'm considering it atm is that where I live is very flat.
Alas I just looked up the costs of a cargo bike (pretty much required for what I want to use a bike for) and it's gonna have to wait.
A trailer might be a good compromise. That way you can have the benefits of a lighter bicycle when you don't need to haul anything.
But it's your bike, and only you know what you really need.
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A trailer might be a good compromise. That way you can have the benefits of a lighter bicycle when you don't need to haul anything.
But it's your bike, and only you know what you really need.
@bruce @beeoproblem yup, someone else suggested that and I'm having a think.
Really I would only want one for when I go out with stuff (groceries and dog, or art supplies and dog). So a regular bike might be cheaper but I'm not sure if it would see any use.
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Biking places is far better than biking nowhere like the spandex bros with their carbon frames that cost almost as much as a car.
@bruce Alas after a brief bit of research, and given my current issues and needs, the type of bike that I think would be best would in fact cost near an old used car.
But at least it wouldn't then cost insurance and gas.
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@bruce @beeoproblem yup, someone else suggested that and I'm having a think.
Really I would only want one for when I go out with stuff (groceries and dog, or art supplies and dog). So a regular bike might be cheaper but I'm not sure if it would see any use.
You could try a used bike. I recommend visiting a local bike shop. Look for one that has good vibes. Avoid the big box stores.
A good bike shop can help guide you to the right bike for you. Some even offer quality used bikes.
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Mastodon, you are a influence...
Since I joined I have ditched most subscription stuff like Spotify, Amazon and Netflix.
Made the swap to Linux.
Started painting.
Now I am considering whether or not I could be a Person Who Bikes Places.
@MsHearthWitch
Ebikes are the Shiznits. imagine combining the joy of riding and the autonomy of going for 4 hours bike rides and coming back only slightly exhausted. I can do 100 km to go into the main city and back and it feels great. You can even "convert" your existing bike. -
You could try a used bike. I recommend visiting a local bike shop. Look for one that has good vibes. Avoid the big box stores.
A good bike shop can help guide you to the right bike for you. Some even offer quality used bikes.
@bruce @beeoproblem that's definitely what I'm gonna do when I'm ready to take the next step!
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@the5thColumnist @kimu Yeah cold and rain I can easily deal with. I grew up in Northern BC, "The cold doesn't bother me anyways..."
But the heat is an active danger for me (I get actual heat stroke with all the fun side effects just from doing too much inside). So all the "just dress for the weather!" folks in my mentions can get bent lmao
There is only so far you can go in undressing for the weather.
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Mastodon, you are a influence...
Since I joined I have ditched most subscription stuff like Spotify, Amazon and Netflix.
Made the swap to Linux.
Started painting.
Now I am considering whether or not I could be a Person Who Bikes Places.
Now become a gay, vegan, furry witch and your transformation shall be complete...
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Now become a gay, vegan, furry witch and your transformation shall be complete...
@Blort am already queer and a furry and a witch
Not vegan and no plans to be given health issues (not open for debate). But we do eat plant based quite often!
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@MsHearthWitch
Ebikes are the Shiznits. imagine combining the joy of riding and the autonomy of going for 4 hours bike rides and coming back only slightly exhausted. I can do 100 km to go into the main city and back and it feels great. You can even "convert" your existing bike.@MsHearthWitch
Here's the beast
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@Blort am already queer and a furry and a witch
Not vegan and no plans to be given health issues (not open for debate). But we do eat plant based quite often!
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@hermannus 42C and higher and a medical condition that responds poorly to heat would disagree.
@MsHearthWitch @hermannus e-bike is nice for both heat and cold fwiw.
Heat feels more obvious, maybe, just don't need to work so hard, so tend to sweat less, but still get the benefit of the breeze.
For cold, not having to think about what happens if you bundle up too much but then have to work hard and get sweaty is nice actually. Just dress warm is far simpler than having to have warm but breathable, or sheddable layers or whatever.
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@MsHearthWitch
Here's the beast@Jaypee niiiice! What I really want is a basket up front at least where my 14yo cocker spaniel can get harnessed in to ride along.
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@Jaypee niiiice! What I really want is a basket up front at least where my 14yo cocker spaniel can get harnessed in to ride along.
@MsHearthWitch
It May not be clear but there is a front rack. You can strap a milk carton or a basket.You can also simply hang a big backpack that will come to rest on it, I do that sometimes when my passenger is sick of seeing my backpack in their face, all the time.
The options are limitless.
This thing has a weight capacity of 400 pounds. And I can pull a trailer with 100 lbs.
YMMV.
I was looking for something versatile. It's a big and plentiful market. Sold and serviced in Canada
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@MsHearthWitch
It May not be clear but there is a front rack. You can strap a milk carton or a basket.You can also simply hang a big backpack that will come to rest on it, I do that sometimes when my passenger is sick of seeing my backpack in their face, all the time.
The options are limitless.
This thing has a weight capacity of 400 pounds. And I can pull a trailer with 100 lbs.
YMMV.I was looking for something versatile. It's a big and plentiful market. Sold and serviced in Canada
@Jaypee Ooo nice! So what kind is that? Envo it looks from the pic, but then I can't sus the model with the front tray thing
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Mastodon, you are a influence...
Since I joined I have ditched most subscription stuff like Spotify, Amazon and Netflix.
Made the swap to Linux.
Started painting.
Now I am considering whether or not I could be a Person Who Bikes Places.
@MsHearthWitch For me, it’s been many, many book recommendations.
Also, many, many open browser tabs…. (Is there a term like tsundoku for browser tabs?)
Hmm: how about “tabigatory”, tab-purgitory
