I've blown out both before. I just ended up calling an uber and tossed it in her trunk lmao
Official Coli Bike/Cycling thread
I've blown out both before. I just ended up calling an uber and tossed it in her trunk lmao
UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities
NEW YORK (AP) — The sleek four-wheeled carts look familiar enough, but not even UPS knows precisely how to describe what could be the delivery giant's latest way to get packages to your door.apnews.com
UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities
By JULIE WALKER and TED SHAFFREY
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UPS worker Dyghton Anderson peddles an eQuad electric bike in a bicycle lane while delivering packages, in New York, Tuesday, July 14, 2022. Delivery giant UPS is going back to the future in its latest way to get packages to the doors of its millions of customers. The company is considering launching a fleet of pedal- and battery-powered cargo cycles for deliveries in some of the country's most congested cities. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
NEW YORK (AP) — The sleek four-wheeled carts look familiar enough, but not even UPS knows precisely how to describe what could be the delivery giant’s latest way to get packages to your door.
UPS unveiled Tuesday a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. The company is trying to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
The slimmed-down vehicles don the company’s gold-colored logo and accompanying stripe on a dark brown background. But the “eQuad” — as the company calls it — garnered amusement from passersby.
Ian Lagowitz had never seen one and walked over to give it a look.
“It’s funny looking,” he said, “but it’s probably good for the city, right?”
Mohammad Islam called the vehicle “cool stuff,” and wished the program well.
“Big trucks always blocking the traffic,” he said, “so if they do that kind of stuff, it’s 10 times better for everybody.”
The pedal-powered vehicle was dwarfed by one of the company’s more traditional delivery trucks, which rumble through traffic and sometimes draw the ire of motorists trying to get by parked trucks on narrow streets.
Delivery companies have tried all sorts of ways to deliver packages — from traditional vans to drones. The company now has a fleet of more than 1,000 electric vehicles and thousands more that aren’t powered by traditional gas engines.
UPS said a trial run is focused on New York City and in several cities in Europe.
“New York is a complicated city, when we look at the density,” said Nicole Pilet, the industrial engineering director for UPS. “So if we can have success here in the city, then we can see how we implement in other cities throughout the U.S.”
The company had its start in Seattle more than a century ago and the first deliveries were made by foot or bicycle. As the company grew, its motorized fleet did, too.
“This is right in my wheelhouse,” said Dyghton Anderson, a 22-year-old UPS delivery person and an avid cyclist who is helping pilot the program. “I ride to and from work — from all the way from the Bronx all the way to here on 43rd — so it’s pretty comfortable for me.”
Good.
Tired of seeing those giant ass trucks to begin with. They obstruct the view of everyone on the road.
Tanahashi Coates
Superstar
Might have to bite the bullet and get a new bike because this vintage Schwinn constantly has a new issue. Had to true the wheels over the weekend after just getting the spokes tightened a couple weeks ago then the same wheel needed a grip nut because I was struggling to get any speed. Bike shop is saying they'll do a tune up but it won't be until next month. Looks like I'll be shopping at State Bicycle or Bikesdirect 
Spending up for a decent bike can hurt. But as a general rule, I'd say that it's better to pay a little more for a quality product than buy something cheap that will need a lot of upgrades and care.
Tanahashi Coates
Superstar
I went to Trek last month to get a Saris rack and was tempted to do a fitting. Money isn't really a problem and I'll probably buy a trainer for winter so it's probably best for me to splurge because I usually bike 10-20 miles a session
Miles Davis
Prince of Darkness
Buy once, cry once. But always live within your means
Getting fitted is worth it. I’ve noticed that after having mine done, i always feel up to riding a little further and don’t feel as fatigued once i get home. Make sure you research the person doing it though first as I’ve heard some not great stories from people however, as lots just eyeball it and may not be super thorough. Mine actually hooked up a bunch of sensors all over my body and would monitor my riding via computer and make incremental changes as needed. If it’s available in your area, look up 3d bike fitting.
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Miles Davis
Prince of Darkness
Check their policy and see what they say, I know LBS return policies aren't too good. But you never knowSo the bike shop where I got my Trek posted a Fathers Day sale.
20% off in stock bikes and accessories.
This is bullshyt. I could have saved so much money.
Finally got around to buying a pannier and a bike rack. Quick release on the bike rack so that my bike still looks sleek when I'm not doing a grocery run 
Finally got around to buying a pannier and a bike rack. Quick release on the bike rack so that my bike still looks sleek when I'm not doing a grocery run
What's the status on the gearing issues you were having with it?
No new changes outside of the mechanic making it a friction-shifter. The gear that gives me the most issues is 3rd gear, so I typically try to stay in it as little as possible. Easier on the bike path, but it is unavoidable when I'm in stop-and-go traffic and constantly gearing down at stops and then building momentum once the light turns green.
I hit 1,000 miles earlier this month. I might start digging into replacement parts once I touch 1,500 or 2,000 miles.