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Coder. Geek. Cyclist. Rower. Ex-academic. Dad. Occasional manager. Part-time webmaster. Been on the Interwebs for longer than most realise there has been one.

Gentle opinions, strongly held.

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Oct
11
asked Suggestions for outdoor commercial (security/parking) stands
Oct
11
answered When or how often should I replace my bike helmet?
Oct
11
comment How do on-road mountain bike speeds translate to road bike speeds?
possible duplicate of Speed benchmarking
Oct
9
answered Are reflectors mandatory by the UK highway code?
Oct
8
answered Building from scratch VS buying new
Oct
8
awarded  Commentator
Oct
8
comment Building from scratch VS buying new
+1 "you will get much better 'value for money' if you buy pre-built" true-dat. But, of course, is rarely why people build their own.
Oct
5
answered Off road lights
Oct
3
answered Safely overtaking pedestrians
Oct
3
answered What clothing is best for wet weather/cycling in the rain?
Oct
1
comment What are the parts needed to build your own fixie?
In some locales (the UK for example), brakes are mandatory for all bikes using the roads.
Oct
1
answered What are the parts needed to build your own fixie?
Sep
30
answered What is your favorite/preferred road shoe?
Sep
30
awarded  Organizer
Sep
30
revised What is your favorite/preferred road shoe?
edited tags
Sep
29
answered What pedals should I upgrade to for racing on the road and possibly track?
Sep
28
awarded  Scholar
Sep
28
accepted How to do a track stand?
Sep
28
comment What do you wish someone had told you before your first commute?
Some agree, some don't, but there are questions to discuss that point, e.g. bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/623/…
Sep
28
answered When should cyclists use pedestrian facilities?